Document And Entity Information
Document And Entity Information
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Oct. 24, 2012
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Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2012 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 | |
Entity Registrant Name | INVESTORS TITLE CO | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000720858 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 2,062,854 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical)
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost | $ 78,228,525 | $ 78,783,968 |
Equity securities, available-for-sale, cost | 20,179,479 | 17,652,745 |
Premiums and fees receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 1,712,000 | $ 1,218,000 |
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Common stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 2,062,604 | 2,107,681 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 2,062,604 | 2,107,681 |
Common stock, held by Company's subsidiary | 291,676 | 291,676 |
Class A Junior Participating Preferred Stock [Member]
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Preferred stock, shares authorized | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Consolidated Statements Of Income
Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)
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Revenues: | ||||
Net premiums written | $ 29,018,123 | $ 23,986,592 | $ 71,927,113 | $ 63,303,202 |
Investment income - interest and dividends | 962,573 | 887,055 | 2,949,752 | 2,665,245 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 99,790 | (200,087) | 357,819 | (79,172) |
Other | 2,196,922 | 1,443,310 | 5,537,323 | 3,968,828 |
Total Revenues | 32,277,408 | 26,116,870 | 80,772,007 | 69,858,103 |
Operating Expenses: | ||||
Commissions to agents | 16,840,421 | 15,161,823 | 40,683,365 | 39,335,237 |
Provision for claims | 2,432,057 | 349,672 | 4,424,523 | 2,301,259 |
Salaries, employee benefits and payroll taxes | 5,597,634 | 4,778,542 | 16,077,373 | 14,110,213 |
Office occupancy and operations | 954,876 | 919,681 | 2,919,749 | 2,836,068 |
Business development | 488,401 | 363,731 | 1,286,566 | 1,123,517 |
Filing fees, franchise and local taxes | 140,740 | 79,638 | 673,992 | 411,897 |
Premium and retaliatory taxes | 423,626 | 459,711 | 1,312,906 | 1,368,168 |
Professional and contract labor fees | 548,052 | 412,227 | 1,655,279 | 1,132,308 |
Other | 133,686 | 130,380 | 455,499 | 392,959 |
Total Operating Expenses | 27,559,493 | 22,655,405 | 69,489,252 | 63,011,626 |
Income before Income Taxes | 4,717,915 | 3,461,465 | 11,282,755 | 6,846,477 |
Provision for Income Taxes | 1,479,000 | 1,021,000 | 3,239,000 | 1,792,000 |
Net Income | 3,238,915 | 2,440,465 | 8,043,755 | 5,054,477 |
Less: Net Income Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests | 80,730 | 0 | 103,943 | 0 |
Net Income Attributable to the Company | $ 3,158,185 | $ 2,440,465 | $ 7,939,812 | $ 5,054,477 |
Basic Earnings per Common Share | $ 1.52 | $ 1.15 | $ 3.80 | $ 2.34 |
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic | 2,071,605 | 2,124,078 | 2,090,369 | 2,164,240 |
Diluted Earnings per Common Share | $ 1.50 | $ 1.14 | $ 3.74 | $ 2.32 |
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 2,108,526 | 2,143,327 | 2,124,122 | 2,180,455 |
Cash Dividends Paid per Common Share | $ 0.07 | $ 0.07 | $ 0.21 | $ 0.21 |
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity
Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical)
Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dividends, per share | $ 0.07 | $ 0.07 | $ 0.21 | $ 0.21 |
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical)
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Non cash net unrealized gain on investments, deferred tax provision | $ (1,144,006) | $ (198,953) |
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies
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Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies | Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Reference should be made to the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" of Investors Title Company's ("the Company") Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 for a complete description of the Company's significant accounting policies. Principles of Consolidation. The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts and operations of Investors Title Company and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, with the instructions to Form 10-Q and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Earnings attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest are recorded on the Consolidated Statement of Income for majority-owned subsidiaries. The redeemable noncontrolling interest representing the portion of equity not related to the Company's ownership interest is recorded as redeemable equity in a separate section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows in the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. Use of Estimates and Assumptions. The preparation of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions used. Subsequent Events. On November 12, 2002, the Company's Board of Directors adopted a shareholders' rights plan, pursuant to which the Board of Directors authorized and declared a dividend distribution of one stock purchase right for each outstanding share of common stock of the Company to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2002. Subsequently issued shares of common stock also carry stock purchase rights. Unless terminated or redeemed by the Board of Directors, the stock purchase rights become exercisable based upon certain limited conditions related to acquisitions of the Company's common stock, tender offers and certain business combinations involving the Company. On October 31, 2012, the shareholders' rights plan was amended to, among other things, extend the expiration date of the plan from November 11, 2012 to October 31, 2022 and increase the exercise price of the stock purchase rights from $80 per unit to $220 per unit. In connection with the amendments to the shareholders' rights plan, the Board of Directors of the Company also amended the Company's Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares designated under the rights plan as Series A Participating Preferred Stock from 100,000 shares to 200,000 shares. Recently Issued Accounting Standards. In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("the FASB") updated requirements relating to the presentation of comprehensive income. The objectives of this accounting update are to facilitate convergence of GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), to improve the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. The main provisions of the guidance require that all nonowner changes in stockholders' equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. For public entities, this update became effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company complied with this update, and it did not have an impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. In May 2011, the FASB updated requirements for measuring and disclosing fair value information, resulting in common principles and requirements in accordance with GAAP and IFRS. For public entities, this guidance became effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company complied with this update, and it did not have an impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Pending Accounting Standards. In June 2011, the FASB updated requirements relating to the presentation of comprehensive income. In December 2011, the FASB issued a subsequent update to defer those changes in the June 2011 update that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. All other requirements of the June 2011 update are not affected by the December 2011 update. The amendments are being made to allow the FASB time to redeliberate whether to present on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented. |
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)
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Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Principles Of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation. The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts and operations of Investors Title Company and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, with the instructions to Form 10-Q and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Earnings attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest are recorded on the Consolidated Statement of Income for majority-owned subsidiaries. The redeemable noncontrolling interest representing the portion of equity not related to the Company's ownership interest is recorded as redeemable equity in a separate section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows in the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. |
Use Of Estimates And Assumptions | Use of Estimates and Assumptions. The preparation of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions used. |
Subsequent Events | Subsequent Events. On November 12, 2002, the Company's Board of Directors adopted a shareholders' rights plan, pursuant to which the Board of Directors authorized and declared a dividend distribution of one stock purchase right for each outstanding share of common stock of the Company to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2002. Subsequently issued shares of common stock also carry stock purchase rights. Unless terminated or redeemed by the Board of Directors, the stock purchase rights become exercisable based upon certain limited conditions related to acquisitions of the Company's common stock, tender offers and certain business combinations involving the Company. On October 31, 2012, the shareholders' rights plan was amended to, among other things, extend the expiration date of the plan from November 11, 2012 to October 31, 2022 and increase the exercise price of the stock purchase rights from $80 per unit to $220 per unit. In connection with the amendments to the shareholders' rights plan, the Board of Directors of the Company also amended the Company's Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares designated under the rights plan as Series A Participating Preferred Stock from 100,000 shares to 200,000 shares. |
Recently Issued Accounting Standards | Recently Issued Accounting Standards. In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("the FASB") updated requirements relating to the presentation of comprehensive income. The objectives of this accounting update are to facilitate convergence of GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), to improve the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. The main provisions of the guidance require that all nonowner changes in stockholders' equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. For public entities, this update became effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company complied with this update, and it did not have an impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. In May 2011, the FASB updated requirements for measuring and disclosing fair value information, resulting in common principles and requirements in accordance with GAAP and IFRS. For public entities, this guidance became effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company complied with this update, and it did not have an impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. |
Pending Accounting Standards | Pending Accounting Standards. In June 2011, the FASB updated requirements relating to the presentation of comprehensive income. In December 2011, the FASB issued a subsequent update to defer those changes in the June 2011 update that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. All other requirements of the June 2011 update are not affected by the December 2011 update. The amendments are being made to allow the FASB time to redeliberate whether to present on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented. |
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies (Details)
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
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Series A Participating Preferred Stock [Member]
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Number of stock purchase right for each outstanding common stock | 1 | ||||
Exercise price of stock purchase rights per unit | $ 80 | $ 220 | |||
Number of shares designated under the plan | 100,000 | 200,000 |
Reserves For Claims
Reserves For Claims
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Reserves For Claims | Note 2 - Reserves for Claims Transactions in the reserves for claims for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011 are summarized as follows:
The total reserve for all reported and unreported losses the Company incurred through September 30, 2012 is represented by the reserves for claims. The Company's reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses are established using estimated amounts required to settle claims for which notice has been received (reported) and the amount estimated to be required to satisfy incurred claims of policyholders which may be reported in the future. Despite the 8 variability of such estimates, management believes that the reserves are adequate to cover claim losses which might result from pending and future claims under policies issued through September 30, 2012. The Company continually reviews and adjusts its reserve estimates to reflect its loss experience and any new information that becomes available. Adjustments resulting from such reviews may be significant. A summary of the Company's loss reserves, broken down into its components of known title claims and incurred but not reported claims ("IBNR"), follows:
Claims and losses paid are charged to the reserves for claims. Although claims losses are typically paid in cash, occasionally claims are settled by purchasing the interest of the insured or the claimant in the real property. When this event occurs, the acquiring company carries assets at the lower of cost or estimated realizable value, net of any indebtedness on the property. |
Reserves For Claims (Tables)
Reserves For Claims (Tables)
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Summary Of The Company's Loss Reserves |
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Reserves For Claims (Summary Of Transactions In Reserves For Claims) (Details)
Reserves For Claims (Summary Of Transactions In Reserves For Claims) (Details) (USD $)
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Balance, beginning of period | $ 37,996,000 | $ 38,198,700 | $ 38,198,700 | ||
Provision, charged to operations | 2,432,057 | 349,672 | 4,424,523 | 2,301,259 | 3,342,427 |
Payments of claims, net of recoveries | (3,414,523) | (2,951,959) | (3,545,127) | ||
Ending balance | $ 39,006,000 | $ 39,006,000 | $ 37,996,000 |
Reserves For Claims (Summary Of The Company's Loss Reserves) (Details)
Reserves For Claims (Summary Of The Company's Loss Reserves) (Details) (USD $)
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Known title claims | $ 5,925,874 | $ 6,233,501 | |
IBNR | 33,080,126 | 31,762,499 | |
Total loss reserves | $ 39,006,000 | $ 37,996,000 | $ 38,198,700 |
% of Known title claims | 15.20% | 16.40% | |
% of IBNR | 84.80% | 83.60% | |
% of Total loss reserves | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards
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Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards | Note 3 - Earnings Per Common Share and Share Awards Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the combination of dilutive potential common stock, comprised of shares issuable under the Company's share-based compensation plans and the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Dilutive common share equivalents include the dilutive effect of in-the-money share-based awards, which are calculated based on the average share price for each period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, when share-based awards are exercised, (a) the exercise price of a share-based award; (b), the amount of compensation cost, if any, for future service that the Company has not yet recognized; and (c) the amount of estimated tax benefits that would be recorded in additional paid-in capital, if any, are assumed to be used to repurchase shares in the current period. The number of incremental dilutive potential common shares, calculated using the treasury stock method, was 36,921 and 19,249 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, and 2011, respectively, and 33,753 and 16,215 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine month periods ended September 30:
There were 11,500 potential shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011, because these shares were anti-dilutive. These potential shares were anti-dilutive because the underlying share awards were out-of-the-money. There were no potential shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for either the three or nine month periods ended September 30, 2012. The Company has adopted stock award plans under which restricted stock, and options or stock appreciation rights ("SARs") to acquire shares (not to exceed 500,000 shares) of the Company's stock may be granted to key employees or directors of the Company at a price not less than the market value on the date of grant. SARs and options (which have predominantly been incentive stock options) awarded under the plans thus far are exercisable and vest immediately or within one year or at 10% to 20% per year beginning on the date of grant and generally expire in five to ten years. All SARs issued to date have been share settled only. There have not been any SARs exercised in 2012 or 2011. A summary of share-based award transactions for all share-based award plans follows:
During both the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, the Company issued 3,000 share-settled SARs to the directors of the Company. SARs give the holder the right to receive stock equal to the appreciation in the value of shares of stock from the grant date for a specified period of time, and as a result, are accounted for as equity instruments. As such, these were valued using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The fair value of each award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the weighted-average assumptions noted in the table shown below. Expected volatilities are based on both the implied and historical volatility of the Company's stock. The Company uses historical data to project SAR exercises and pre-exercise forfeitures within the valuation model. The expected term of awards represents the period of time that SARs granted are expected to be outstanding. The interest rate for periods during the expected life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The weighted-average fair values for the SARs issued during 2012 and 2011 were $18.84 and $15.55, respectively, and were estimated using the weighted-average assumptions shown in the table below.
There was approximately $56,000 and $160,000 of compensation expense relating to SARs or options vesting on or before September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, included in salaries, employee benefits and payroll taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As of September 30, 2012, there was approximately $43,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Company's stock award plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 5 months. There have been no stock options or SARs granted where the exercise price was less than the market price on the date of grant. |
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards (Tables)
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Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards (Narrative) (Details)
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details)
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)
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Net income attributable to the Company | $ 3,158,185 | $ 2,440,465 | $ 7,939,812 | $ 5,054,477 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic | 2,071,605 | 2,124,078 | 2,090,369 | 2,164,240 |
Incremental shares outstanding assuming the exercise of dilutive stock options and SARs (share settled) | 36,921 | 19,249 | 33,753 | 16,215 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted | 2,108,526 | 2,143,327 | 2,124,122 | 2,180,455 |
Basic earnings per common share | $ 1.52 | $ 1.15 | $ 3.80 | $ 2.34 |
Diluted earnings per common share | $ 1.50 | $ 1.14 | $ 3.74 | $ 2.32 |
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Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards (Weighted-Average Assumptions Of Fair Values For Stock Appreciation Rights) (Details)
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Expected Life in Years | 5 years | 5 years |
Volatility | 44.60% | 43.60% |
Interest Rate | 0.80% | 1.90% |
Yield Rate | 0.60% | 0.80% |
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Segment Information | Note 4 – Segment Information The Company has one reportable segment, title insurance services. The remaining immaterial segments have been combined into a group called "All Other." The title insurance segment primarily issues title insurance policies through approved attorneys from underwriting offices and through independent issuing agents. Title insurance policies insure titles to real estate. The following table shows selected financial information about the Company's operations by segment for the periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
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Operating revenues | $ 31,215,045 | $ 25,429,902 | $ 77,464,436 | $ 67,272,030 | |
Investment income | 962,573 | 887,055 | 2,949,752 | 2,665,245 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 99,790 | (200,087) | 357,819 | (79,172) | |
Total revenues | 32,277,408 | 26,116,870 | 80,772,007 | 69,858,103 | |
Operating expenses | 27,559,493 | 22,655,405 | 69,489,252 | 63,011,626 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 4,717,915 | 3,461,465 | 11,282,755 | 6,846,477 | |
Total assets | 170,010,036 | 155,497,009 | 170,010,036 | 155,497,009 | 157,958,463 |
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Operating revenues | 30,429,446 | 24,501,862 | 74,967,470 | 64,498,303 | |
Investment income | 832,241 | 783,495 | 2,566,875 | 2,348,441 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 85,560 | (179,016) | 182,249 | (54,407) | |
Total revenues | 31,347,247 | 25,106,341 | 77,716,594 | 66,792,337 | |
Operating expenses | 27,086,970 | 21,620,657 | 66,772,534 | 59,758,416 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 4,260,277 | 3,485,684 | 10,944,060 | 7,033,921 | |
Total assets | 132,713,703 | 118,905,284 | 132,713,703 | 118,905,284 | |
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Operating revenues | 1,356,733 | 1,128,526 | 3,635,577 | 3,383,112 | |
Investment income | 150,749 | 123,977 | 444,129 | 378,056 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 14,230 | (21,071) | 175,570 | (24,765) | |
Total revenues | 1,521,712 | 1,231,432 | 4,255,276 | 3,736,403 | |
Operating expenses | 1,026,236 | 1,235,234 | 3,820,487 | 3,862,595 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 495,476 | (3,802) | 434,789 | (126,192) | |
Total assets | 37,296,333 | 36,591,725 | 37,296,333 | 36,591,725 | |
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Operating revenues | (571,134) | (200,486) | (1,138,611) | (609,385) | |
Investment income | (20,417) | (20,417) | (61,252) | (61,252) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total revenues | (591,551) | (220,903) | (1,199,863) | (670,637) | |
Operating expenses | (553,713) | (200,486) | (1,103,769) | (609,385) | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | (37,838) | (20,417) | (96,094) | (61,252) | |
Total assets | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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Retirement Agreements And Other Postretirement Benefits | Note 5 – Retirement Agreements and Other Postretirement Benefits On November 17, 2003, the Company's subsidiary, Investors Title Insurance Company, entered into employment agreements with key executives that provide for the continuation of certain employee benefits and other payments due under the agreements upon retirement totaling $6,163,000 and $5,740,000 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The executive employee benefits include health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance and are unfunded. These amounts are classified as accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table sets forth the net periodic benefits cost for the executive benefits for the periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:
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Service cost - benefits earned during the year | $ 3,155 | $ 1,778 | $ 9,463 | $ 14,627 | |
Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation | 6,966 | 3,077 | 20,900 | 18,455 | |
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost | 2,349 | (415) | 7,047 | 9,779 | |
Amortization of unrecognized losses (gains) | 171 | (1,525) | 511 | (239) | |
Net periodic benefits costs | 12,641 | 2,915 | 37,921 | 42,622 | |
Employee benefits and other payments | $ 6,163,000 | $ 6,163,000 | $ 5,740,000 |
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Fair Value Measurement | Note 6 - Fair Value Measurement Valuation of Financial Assets and Liabilities The FASB has established a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value of financial assets and liabilities, such as securities. This hierarchy categorizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company's own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial instrument's classification within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement—consequently, if there are multiple significant valuation inputs that are categorized in different levels of the hierarchy, the instrument's hierarchy level is the lowest level (with Level 3 being the lowest level) within which any significant input falls. Debt and Equity Securities The Level 1 category includes equity securities that are measured at fair value using quoted active market prices and money market mutual funds valued at transacted amounts. The Level 2 category includes fixed maturity investments such as corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency bonds and municipal bonds. Their fair value is principally based on market values obtained from a third party pricing service. Factors that are used in determining their fair market value include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data. The Company receives one quote per security from the pricing service, although as discussed below, the Company does consult other pricing resources when confirming that the prices it obtains reflect the fair values of the instruments in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. Generally, quotes obtained from the pricing service for instruments classified as Level 2 are not adjusted and are not binding. As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company did not adjust any Level 2 fair values. A number of the Company's investment grade corporate bonds are frequently traded in active markets, and trading prices are consequently available for these securities. However, these securities were classified as Level 2 because the third party pricing service from which the Company has obtained fair values for these instruments uses valuation models which use observable market inputs in addition to traded prices. Substantially all of the input assumptions used in the service's model are observable in the marketplace or can be derived or supported by observable market data. The Level 3 category only includes the Company's investments in student loan auction rate securities ("ARS") because quoted prices were unavailable due to the failure of auctions. Some of the inputs to this model are unobservable in the market and are significant—therefore, the Company utilizes another third party pricing service to assist in the determination of the fair market value of these securities on a quarterly basis. That service uses a proprietary valuation model that considers factors such as: the financial standing of the issuer; reported prices and the extent of public trading in similar financial instruments of the issuer or comparable companies; the ability of the issuer to obtain required financing; changes in the economic conditions affecting the issuer; pricing by other dealers in similar securities; time to maturity; and interest rates. The following table summarizes some key assumptions the service used to determine fair value as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
Significant increases or decreases in any of the inputs in isolation would result in significant changes to the fair value measurement. Generally, increases in default probabilities and liquidity risk premiums lower the fair market value while increases in the principal being returned and interest rates increase fair market values. Based upon these inputs and assumptions, the pricing service provides a range of values to the Company for its ARS. The Company records the fair value based on the midpoint of the range. The Company believes that the midpoint valuation is the most reasonable estimate of fair value. On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews the valuation for significant changes in quarter over quarter values compared with changes to the current market and economic environments. In 2012 and 2011, the difference in the low and high values of the ranges was between approximately three and four percent of the carrying value of the Company's ARS. The Company's ARS portfolio is comprised entirely of investment grade student loan ARS. The par value of these securities was $3,000,000 and $5,000,000 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, with approximately 97% and 79.6% as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. The following table presents, by level, investments carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The table does not include cash on hand and also does not include assets which are measured at historical cost or any basis other than fair value.
*Denotes fair market value obtained from pricing services. There were no transfers into or out of Levels 1 and 2 during the period. To help ensure that fair value determinations are consistent with ASC 820 fair value measurements, prices from our pricing services go through multiple review processes to ensure appropriate pricing. Pricing procedures and inputs used to price each security include, but are not limited to, the following: unadjusted quoted market prices for identical securities such as stock market closing prices; non-binding quoted prices for identical securities in markets that are not active; interest rates; yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals; volatility; prepayment speeds; loss severity; credit risks and default rates. The Company reviews the procedures and inputs used by its pricing services and verifies a sample of the services' quotes by comparing them to values obtained from other pricing resources. In the event the Company disagrees with a price provided by its pricing services, the service reevaluates the price to corroborate the market information and then reviews inputs to the evaluation in light of potentially new market data. The Company believes that these processes and inputs result in appropriate classifications and fair values consistent with ASC 820. Other Financial Instruments The Company uses various financial instruments in the normal course of its business. In the measurement of the fair value of certain financial instruments, other valuation techniques were utilized if quoted market prices were not available. These derived fair value estimates are significantly affected by the assumptions used. Additionally, ASC 820 excludes from its scope certain financial instruments including those related to insurance contracts, pension and other postretirement benefits, and equity method investments. In estimating the fair value of the financial instruments presented, the Company used the following methods and assumptions: Cash and cash equivalents The carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the short-term maturity of these investments. Cost-basis investments The estimated fair value of cost basis investments is calculated from the book value of the underlying entities. Accrued dividends and interest The carrying amount for accrued dividends and interest is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the short-term maturity of these assets. Contingent consideration The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated based on the discounted value of the future cash flows. Contingent consideration consists of additional monies the Company may become obligated to pay based on the future performance of a business the Company acquired, as discussed in Note 10. The carrying amounts and fair values of these financial instruments (please note investments are disclosed in a previous table) as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are presented in the following table:
As of September 30, 2012:
As of December 31, 2011:
The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are all ARS securities, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011:
The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company's liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), consisting solely of contingent consideration, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011:
Certain cost method investments are measured at estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis, such as investments that are impaired during the period and recorded at estimated fair value in the Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. There were no assets valued at fair market value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2012. The following table summarizes the corresponding estimated fair value hierarchy of such investments at December 31, 2011 and the related impairments recognized.
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Schedule Of Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Financial Assets Disclosed |
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Reconciliation Of Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Schedule Of Estimated Fair Value Hierarchy Of Investments And Related Impairments Recognized |
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Auction rate security bond par value | $ 3,000,000 | $ 5,000,000 |
Percentage of auction rate security guaranteed | 97.00% | 79.60% |
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Percentage of carrying value of auction rate securities | 3.00% | 3.00% |
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Percentage of carrying value of auction rate securities | 4.00% | 4.00% |
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Cumulative probability of earning maximum rate until maturity | 0.00% | |
Liquidity risk premium | 4.50% | |
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Cumulative probability of earning maximum rate until maturity | 0.00% | |
Cumulative probability of principle returned prior to maturity | 95.90% | 95.40% |
Cumulative probability of default at some future point | 4.00% | 1.30% |
Liquidity risk premium | 4.50% | |
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Cumulative probability of earning maximum rate until maturity | 0.10% | |
Cumulative probability of principle returned prior to maturity | 96.00% | 98.70% |
Cumulative probability of default at some future point | 4.10% | 4.60% |
Liquidity risk premium | 5.00% |
Fair Value Measurement (Schedule Of Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis) (Details)
Fair Value Measurement (Schedule Of Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Financial Assets Disclosed) (Details)
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Cash, Carrying Value | $ 19,982,759 | $ 18,042,258 | |
Cash, Estimated Fair Value | 19,982,759 | 18,042,258 | |
Cost-basis investment, Carrying Value | 1,894,899 | 1,303,887 | |
Cost-basis investment, Estimated Fair Value | 2,224,253 | 1,688,262 | |
Accrued dividends and interest, Carrying Value | 919,443 | 1,108,156 | |
Accrued dividends and interest, Estimated Fair Value | 919,443 | 1,108,156 | |
Total Financial Assets, Carrying Value | 22,797,101 | 20,454,301 | |
Total Financial Assets, Estimated Fair Value | 23,126,455 | 20,838,676 | |
Contingent consideration, Carrying Value | 691,250 | ||
Contingent consideration, Estimated Fair Value | 691,250 | 691,250 | |
Total Financial Liabilities, Carrying Value | 691,250 | ||
Total Financial Liabilities, Estimated Fair Value | 691,250 | ||
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Cash, Estimated Fair Value | 19,982,759 | 18,042,258 | |
Cost-basis investment, Estimated Fair Value | 0 | 0 | |
Accrued dividends and interest, Estimated Fair Value | 919,443 | 1,108,156 | |
Total Financial Assets, Estimated Fair Value | 20,902,202 | 19,150,414 | |
Contingent consideration, Estimated Fair Value | 0 | ||
Total Financial Liabilities, Estimated Fair Value | 0 | ||
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Cash, Estimated Fair Value | 0 | 0 | |
Cost-basis investment, Estimated Fair Value | 0 | 0 | |
Accrued dividends and interest, Estimated Fair Value | 0 | 0 | |
Total Financial Assets, Estimated Fair Value | 0 | 0 | |
Contingent consideration, Estimated Fair Value | 0 | ||
Total Financial Liabilities, Estimated Fair Value | 0 | ||
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Cost-basis investment, Carrying Value | 2,224,253 | 1,688,262 | |
Accrued dividends and interest, Estimated Fair Value | 0 | 0 | |
Total Financial Assets, Estimated Fair Value | 2,224,253 | ||
Contingent consideration, Estimated Fair Value | 691,250 | ||
Total Financial Liabilities, Estimated Fair Value | $ 691,250 |
Fair Value Measurement (Schedule Of Fair Value Assets Measured At Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation) (Details)
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Beginning balance at January 1 | $ 4,552,400 | $ 5,472,244 |
Redemptions and sales | (2,000,000) | (900,000) |
Realized gain - included in realized gain on investments | 118,336 | 43,199 |
Realized loss - included in realized gain on investments | 0 | (101,861) |
Unrealized gain - included in other comprehensive income | 101,164 | 38,818 |
Ending balance, net | $ 2,771,900 | $ 4,552,400 |
Fair Value Measurement (Reconciliation Of Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)) (Details)
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Beginning balance at January 1 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Addition of contingent liability | 691,250 | 0 |
Ending balance, net | $ 691,250 | $ 0 |
Fair Value Measurement (Schedule Of Estimated Fair Value Hierarchy Of Investments And Related Impairments Recognized) (Details)
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Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | $ 75,281 |
Total cost method investments and other assets, Impairment Losses | (44,404) |
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Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | 0 |
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Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | 0 |
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Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | 75,281 |
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Valuation Method | Fair Value |
Impaired | Yes |
Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | 58,281 |
Total cost method investments and other assets, Impairment Losses | (28,904) |
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Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | 0 |
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Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | 0 |
Cost Method Investment [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
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Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | 58,281 |
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Valuation Method | Fair Value |
Impaired | Yes |
Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | 17,000 |
Total cost method investments and other assets, Impairment Losses | (15,500) |
Other Assets [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
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Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | 0 |
Other Assets [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
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Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | 0 |
Other Assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
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Total cost method investments and other assets, Total at Estimated Fair Value | $ 17,000 |
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Investments In Securities | Note 7 – Investments in Securities The aggregate estimated fair value, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses and cost or amortized cost for securities by major security type are as follows:
The scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities at September 30, 2012 were as follows:
Gross realized gains and losses on securities for the nine months ended September 30 are summarized as follows:
Realized gains and losses are determined on the specific identification method. Also included in net realized gain on investments in the Consolidated Statements of Income are impairments of other investments and gain (loss) on sales of other assets and property acquired in the settlement of claims totaling $205,158 and $(67,430) for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The following table presents the gross unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
As of September 30, 2012, the Company held $3,380,845 in fixed maturity securities with unrealized losses of $16,404. As of December 31, 2011, the Company held $4,702,615 in fixed maturity securities with unrealized losses of $162,485. The decline in fair value of the fixed maturity securities can be attributed primarily to changes in market interest rates and changes in credit spreads over treasury securities. Because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and will likely not be compelled to sell them before it can recover its cost basis, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired. As of September 30, 2012, the Company held $601,776 in equity securities with unrealized losses of $40,879. As of December 31, 2011, the Company held $1,061,202 in equity securities with unrealized losses of $41,823. The unrealized losses related to holdings of equity securities were caused by market changes that the Company considers to be temporary. Since the Company has the intent and ability to hold these equity securities until a recovery of fair value, the Company does not consider these investments other-than-temporarily impaired. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and prospects of the issuer (including credit ratings and analyst reports) and macro-economic changes. A total of 7 and 13 securities had unrealized losses at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Reviews of the values of securities are inherently uncertain and the value of the investment may not fully recover, or may decline in future periods resulting in a realized loss. During the first nine months of 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges in the amount of $76,539 and $242,981, respectively, related to equity securities and fixed maturities. For the 2011 fiscal year, the Company recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges in the amount of $280,987 related to equity securities and fixed maturities, of which, all $101,861 fixed maturities was related to Level 3 auction rate securities. Other-than-temporary impairment charges are included in net realized gain on investments in the Consolidated Statements of Income. |
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Impairments of other investments and loss on sale of property acquired in the settlement of claims | $ 205,158 | $ (67,430) | |
Available for sale securities, fixed maturity | 85,167,066 | 85,407,365 | |
Available for sale securities, equity securities | 28,081,485 | 22,549,975 | |
Number of securities with unrealized losses | 7 | 13 | |
Other-than-temporary impairment charges related to securities and other assets | 76,539 | 242,981 | 280,987 |
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Available for sale securities, fixed maturity | 3,380,845 | 4,702,615 | |
Available for sale securities, unrealized losses | 16,404 | 162,485 | |
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Available for sale securities, unrealized losses | 40,879 | 41,823 | |
Available for sale securities, equity securities | 601,776 | 1,061,202 | |
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Other-than-temporary impairment charges related to securities and other assets | $ 101,861 |
Investments In Securities (Schedule Of Gross Unrealized Gains And Losses And Amortized Cost For Securities) (Details)
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Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost | $ 78,228,525 | $ 78,783,968 |
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Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost | 57,914,850 | 62,042,929 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains | 5,561,688 | 5,583,733 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses | 12,970 | 13,869 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value | 63,463,568 | 67,612,793 |
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Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost | 17,590,282 | 12,188,639 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains | 1,344,750 | 1,202,149 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses | 3,434 | 148,616 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value | 18,931,598 | 13,242,172 |
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Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost | 2,723,393 | 4,552,400 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains | 48,507 | 0 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value | 2,771,900 | 4,552,400 |
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Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost | 78,228,525 | 78,783,968 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains | 6,954,945 | 6,785,882 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses | 16,404 | 162,485 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value | 85,167,066 | 85,407,365 |
Common Stocks And Nonredeemable Preferred Stocks [Member]
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Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost | 20,179,479 | 17,652,745 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains | 7,942,885 | 4,939,053 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses | 40,879 | 41,823 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value | 28,081,485 | 22,549,975 |
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Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost | 20,179,479 | 17,652,745 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains | 7,942,885 | 4,939,053 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses | 40,879 | 41,823 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value | 28,081,485 | 22,549,975 |
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Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost | 11,231,113 | 14,112,262 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value | 11,231,113 | 14,112,262 |
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Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost | 11,231,113 | 14,112,262 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value | $ 11,231,113 | $ 14,112,262 |
Investments In Securities (Schedule Of Fixed Maturity Securities) (Details)
Investments In Securities (Schedule Of Fixed Maturity Securities) (Details) (USD $)
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Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost | $ 7,089,663 |
Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost | 48,492,618 |
Due five years through ten years, Amortized Cost | 17,886,881 |
Due after ten years, Amortized Cost | 4,759,363 |
Total, Amortized Cost | 78,228,525 |
Due in one year or less, Fair Value | 7,195,711 |
Due after one year through five years, Fair Value | 52,604,090 |
Due five years through ten years, Fair Value | 20,044,188 |
Due after ten years, Fair Value | 5,323,077 |
Total, Fair Value | $ 85,167,066 |
Investments In Securities (Schedule Of Gross Realized Gains And Losses On Securities) (Details)
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Total, Gross realized gains | $ 321,175 | $ 343,944 |
Total, Gross realized losses | (168,514) | (355,686) |
Net realized gain | 152,661 | (11,742) |
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Total, Gross realized gains | 2,862 | 20,845 |
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Total, Gross realized gains | 199,977 | 279,899 |
Total, Gross realized losses | (91,975) | (141,609) |
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Total, Gross realized gains | 118,336 | 43,200 |
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Total, Gross realized losses | $ (76,539) | $ (214,077) |
Investments In Securities (Schedule Of Unrealized Losses On Investments) (Details)
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Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | $ 2,969,141 | $ 4,636,507 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses | (53,849) | (189,573) |
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 1,013,480 | 1,127,310 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses | (3,434) | (14,735) |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value | 3,982,621 | 5,763,817 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Unrealized Losses | (57,283) | (204,308) |
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | 2,367,365 | 663,666 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses | (12,970) | (64) |
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 0 | 1,023,180 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses | 0 | (13,805) |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value | 2,367,365 | 1,686,846 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Unrealized Losses | (12,970) | (13,869) |
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | 0 | 3,015,769 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses | 0 | (148,616) |
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 1,013,480 | 0 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses | (3,434) | 0 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value | 1,013,480 | 3,015,769 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Unrealized Losses | (3,434) | (148,616) |
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | 2,367,365 | 3,679,435 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses | (12,970) | (148,680) |
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 1,013,480 | 1,023,180 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses | (3,434) | (13,805) |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value | 3,380,845 | 4,702,615 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Unrealized Losses | (16,404) | (162,485) |
Equity Securities [Member]
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Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | 601,776 | 957,072 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses | (40,879) | (40,893) |
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 0 | 104,130 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses | 0 | (930) |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value | 601,776 | 1,061,202 |
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Unrealized Losses | $ (40,879) | $ (41,823) |
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Commitments And Contingencies | Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings. A class action lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia against several title insurance companies, including Investors Title Insurance Company, entitled Backel v. Fidelity National Title Insurance et al. (6:2008- CV-00181). The plaintiff in this case contends a lack of meaningful oversight by agencies with which title insurance rates are filed and approved. There are further allegations that the title insurance companies have conspired to fix title insurance rates. The plaintiffs seek monetary damages, including treble damages, as well as injunctive relief. Similar suits have been filed in other jurisdictions, several of which have already been dismissed. In West Virginia, the case has been placed on the inactive list pending the resolution of the bankruptcy of LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. The Company believes that this case is without merit, and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations. At this stage in the litigation, the Company does not have the ability to make a reasonable range of estimates in regards to potential loss amounts, if any. The Company and its subsidiaries are also involved in other legal proceedings that are incidental to their business. In the Company's opinion, based on the present status of these proceedings, any potential liability of the Company or its subsidiaries with respect to these legal proceedings, will not, in the aggregate, be material to the Company's consolidated financial condition or operations. Regulation. The Company's title insurance and trust subsidiaries are regulated by various federal, state and local governmental agencies and are subject to various audits and inquiries. It is the opinion of management based on its present expectations that these audits and inquiries will not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition or operations. Escrow and Trust Deposits. As a service to its customers, the Company, through Investors Title Insurance Company ("ITIC"), administers escrow and trust deposits representing earnest money received under real estate contracts, undisbursed amounts received for settlement of mortgage loans and indemnities against specific title risks. These amounts are not considered assets of the Company and, therefore, are excluded from the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, the Company remains contingently liable for the disposition of these deposits. Like-Kind Exchanges Proceeds. In administering tax-deferred property exchanges, the Company's subsidiary, Investors Title Exchange Corporation ("ITEC"), serves as a qualified intermediary for exchanges, holding the net sales proceeds from relinquished property to be used for purchase of replacement property. Another Company subsidiary, Investors Title Accommodation Corporation ("ITAC"), serves as exchange accommodation titleholder and, through limited liability companies ("LLCs") that are wholly owned subsidiaries of ITAC, holds property for exchangers in reverse exchange transactions. Like-kind exchange deposits and reverse exchange property totaled approximately $36,508,000 and $35,359,000 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. These amounts are not considered assets of the Company and, therefore, are excluded from the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets; however, the Company remains contingently liable for the disposition of the transfers of property, disbursements of proceeds and the return on the proceeds at the agreed upon rate. These like-kind exchange funds are primarily invested in money market and other short-term investments: however, as of September 30, 2012 approximately $1,000,000 of par value is invested in an auction rate security. The Company does not believe the current illiquidity of the auction rate security will impact its operations, as it believes it has sufficient capital to provide continuous and immediate liquidity as necessary. |
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Like-kind exchange deposits and reverse exchange property | $ 36,508,000 | $ 35,359,000 |
Like-kind exchange funds invested in auction rate securities | $ 1,000,000 |
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Related Party Transactions (Tables)
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Other investments | $ 5,925,020 | $ 3,631,714 |
Premiums and fees receivable | 10,208,947 | 6,810,000 |
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Other investments | 4,030,000 | 2,328,000 |
Premiums and fees receivable | $ 1,016,000 | $ 681,000 |
Related Party Transactions (Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Statements Of Income) (Details)
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Net premiums written | $ 29,018,123 | $ 23,986,592 | $ 71,927,113 | $ 63,303,202 |
Other income | 2,196,922 | 1,443,310 | 5,537,323 | 3,968,828 |
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Net premiums written | 4,266,000 | 3,165,000 | 11,473,000 | 7,845,000 |
Other income | $ 655,000 | $ 362,000 | $ 1,628,000 | $ 820,000 |
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Agency Acquisition | Note 10 – Agency Acquisition In January 2012, a subsidiary of the Company, ITIC, entered into a membership interest purchase and sale agreement under which it agreed to acquire a majority ownership interest of United Title Agency Co., LLC ("United"). United, a Michigan limited liability company, is an insurance agency doing business in the State of Michigan. On April 2, 2012, ITIC purchased a 70% ownership interest in United, with both ITIC and the seller having the option to require ITIC to purchase the remaining 30% interest not less than 27 months from the closing. The acquisition date fair value of the total consideration to be transferred is $1,041,250. This fair value total is equal to $350,000 ITIC has already paid toward the purchase price, as well as $691,250 in estimated contingent payments. The amount previously paid will be used to offset contingent payment amounts calculated for final consideration, and is eligible for refunding in part or in its entirety if greater than the final settlement amount. The contingent payment arrangement requires that the purchase price for the 70% majority interest be paid over the next two years and determined by multiplying United's actual GAAP net income for the first full 24 calendar months subsequent to closing by an agreed upon factor. In no event will the purchase price for the majority interest exceed $1,041,250. The fair value of the contingent payment was derived using the Company's best estimate (Level 3 inputs) of net income of approximately $859,000 during the 24-month period, discounted at a 15% rate, and limited to the contractual maximum. The resulting $691,250 contingent payment is categorized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as accounts payable and accrued liabilities. As of September 30, 2012, management's calculation of the fair value of the contingent consideration was materially unchanged from its acquisition date amount. In the event that ITIC purchases the remaining 30% interest, the purchase price of the redeemable noncontrolling interest will be calculated by multiplying United's GAAP net income for the full 24 calendar months immediately preceding the written notice of the option exercise by an agreed upon factor. The agreement stipulates a minimum purchase price of $1,000,000 for the entire agency should this option be exercised. ITIC is also required to purchase the remaining 30% interest in the event of death of a principal of the seller. As certain of these provisions place the acquisition of the remaining 30% by ITIC out of ITIC's control, the noncontrolling interest in United is deemed redeemable. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is presented outside of permanent equity, as redeemable equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. On the acquisition date, the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest was $446,250. The fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest was based on the noncontrolling interest's share of the value of net assets. The following table provides a reconciliation of total redeemable equity for the periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:
Fair valuation methods used for the identifiable tangible net assets acquired in that acquisition make use of discounted cash flows using current interest rates. The fair value of identifiable net tangible assets at the acquisition date was $5,600. Identifiable assets acquired include cash and fixed assets. Liabilities assumed consisted of notes payable. The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method required by ASC 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the Company recognized the required identifiable intangible assets of United. There was no goodwill recorded as a result of the acquisition. The fair values of intangible assets, all Level 3 inputs, are principally based on values obtained from a third party valuation service. At acquisition, intangible assets included $645,685 relating to a non-compete contract resulting from the acquisition and $836,215 from referral relationships. The non-compete contract is being amortized over a 10-year period using the straight-line method, starting at a future date when the related employment agreement is terminated. The referral relationships are being amortized over a 12-year period using the straight-line method. Net intangible assets of $1,447,058 are categorized as prepaid expenses and other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012. In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles––Goodwill and Other, the Company completed interim impairment testing and determined that the intangible assets assigned to United were not impaired at September 30, 2012. The Consolidated Statement of Income, revenues and expenses includes the operations of United since April 2, 2012, which is the acquisition date. United was formed as a result of the Company's acquisition, and had no net income prior to the acquisition date. The Company has not provided historical or pro forma financial information related to the United acquisition because none of the purchase price paid, assets acquired or income of United were significant to the Company under Rules 8-04 or 8-05 of the SEC's Regulation S-X. |
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Membership interest purchase agreement date | Jan. 01, 2012 | |||||||
Business acquisition effective date | Apr. 02, 2012 | |||||||
Ownership percentage acquired | 70.00% | |||||||
Business acquisition, remaining ownership interest | 30.00% | |||||||
Business acquisition, remaining purchase period | 27 months | |||||||
Fair value of total consideration to be transferred | $ 1,041,250 | |||||||
Fair value of consideration paid | 350,000 | |||||||
Estimated contingent payments | 691,250 | 691,250 | 691,250 | |||||
Payment period of purchase price | 2 years | |||||||
Business acquisition, purchase price payment calculation period | 24 months | 24 months | ||||||
Purchase price of acquisition | 1,041,250 | 1,000,000 | ||||||
Net income required to estimate fair value of purchase price | 859,000 | |||||||
Fair value input discount rate | 15.00% | |||||||
Fair value of identifiable net assets | 5,600 | |||||||
Fair value of the noncontrolling interest amount | 446,250 | |||||||
Intangible assets acquired | 645,685 | 836,215 | ||||||
Intangible assets amortized period | 10 years | 12 years | ||||||
Net intangible assets | $ 1,447,058 |
Agency Acquisition (Reconciliation Of Total Redeemable Equity) (Details)
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Redeemable noncontrolling interest resulting from subsidiary purchase | 446,250 | 0 |
Net income | 103,943 | 0 |
Ending balance, net | $ 550,193 | $ 0 |