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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002

OR

[   ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____ to _____

Commission file number 2-39458

ERIE FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
PENNSYLVANIA   25-1186315

 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
100 Erie Insurance Place, Erie, Pennsylvania   16530

 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (814) 870-2000

     
Not applicable

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
     

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                 
    Yes   X   No    

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 9,450,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding on October 15, 2002.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
SIGNATURES
CERTIFICATIONS
Exhibit 3(ii)
Exhibit 99.1 CEO Certification
Exhibit 99.2


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INDEX

ERIE FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

   
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Statements of Financial Position — September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001
 
Statements of Operations — Three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001
 
Statements of Comprehensive Income — Three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001
 
Statements of Cash Flows — Nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001
 
Notes to Financial Statements — September 30, 2002
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
OFFICER CERTIFICATIONS

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ERIE FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

                     
        (Dollars in thousands)
        September 30,   December 31,
ASSETS   2002   2001
   
 
        (Unaudited)        
Invested Assets:
               
 
Fixed Maturities at fair value (amortized cost of $881,621 and $718,500, respectively)
  $ 924,777     $ 730,270  
 
Equity Securities at fair value (cost of $88,251 and $86,758, respectively)
    93,292       103,675  
 
Limited Partnerships (cost of $15,944 and $18,691, respectively)
    15,674       18,249  
 
Real Estate
    1,231       1,293  
 
Policy Loans
    9,351       8,879  
 
Real Estate Mortgage Loans
    7,222       7,357  
 
 
   
     
 
   
Total Invested Assets
  $ 1,051,547     $ 869,723  
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    61,797       110,503  
 
Premiums Receivable from Policyholders
    5,567       5,089  
 
Reinsurance Recoverable
    2,279       1,775  
 
Other Receivables
    1,672       374  
 
Accrued Investment Income
    16,640       11,520  
 
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
    102,296       92,015  
 
Reserve Credit for Reinsurance Ceded
    13,899       12,120  
 
Prepaid Federal Income Taxes
    2,993       8,508  
 
Other Assets
    8,242       8,856  
 
 
   
     
 
   
Total Assets
  $ 1,266,932     $ 1,120,483  
 
 
   
     
 

See notes to financial statements.

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ERIE FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

                       
          (Dollars in thousands)
          September 30,   December 31,
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   2002   2001
   
 
          (Unaudited)        
Liabilities:
               
 
Policy Liabilities and Accruals:
               
   
Future Policy Benefits
  $ 94,486     $ 85,673  
   
Policy and Contract Claims
    4,329       1,950  
   
Annuity Deposits
    735,751       636,850  
   
Universal Life Deposits
    132,541       121,560  
   
Supplementary Contracts Not Including Life Contingencies
    623       605  
 
Other Policyholder Funds
    15,537       7,974  
 
Deferred Income Taxes
    36,733       31,807  
 
Reinsurance Premium Due
    267       1,741  
 
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
    9,478       7,412  
 
Note Payable to Erie Indemnity Company
    15,000       15,000  
 
Due to Affiliates
    1,722       2,309  
 
Dividends Payable
    3,969       1,843  
   
 
   
     
 
     
Total Liabilities
  $ 1,050,436     $ 914,724  
   
 
   
     
 
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
 
Common Stock, $.40 Par Value Per Share; Authorized 15,000,000 Shares; 9,450,000 Shares Issued and Outstanding
  $ 3,780     $ 3,780  
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
    630       630  
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
    31,152       18,359  
 
Retained Earnings
    180,934       182,990  
   
 
   
     
 
     
Total Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 216,496     $ 205,759  
   
 
   
     
 
     
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 1,266,932     $ 1,120,483  
   
 
   
     
 

See notes to financial statements.

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ERIE FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

                                     
        (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
        Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
        September 30   September 30
       
 
        2002   2001   2002   2001
Revenues:
                               
 
Policy Revenue:
                               
 
Life Premiums
  $ 11,532     $ 10,573     $ 35,879     $ 32,101  
 
Group and Other Premiums
    779       722       2,279       2,051  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total Policy Revenue
  $ 12,311     $ 11,295     $ 38,158     $ 34,152  
 
Investment Income
    16,517       14,744       48,025       45,318  
 
Equity in Earnings of Limited Partnerships
    151       614       3,733       1,416  
 
Net Realized Losses on Investments
    (5,235 )     (2,034 )     (10,878 )     (2,507 )
 
Other Income
    139       317       560       687  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total Revenues
  $ 23,883     $ 24,936     $ 79,598     $ 79,066  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Benefits and Expenses:
                               
 
Death Benefits
  $ 3,758     $ 4,022     $ 11,186     $ 9,306  
 
Interest on Annuity Deposits
    10,050       9,172       29,007       26,319  
 
Interest on Universal Life Deposits
    1,823       1,695       5,422       5,028  
 
Surrender and Other Benefits
    304       268       871       733  
 
Increase in Future Life Policy Benefits
    2,328       1,245       7,034       4,382  
 
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
    1,233       1,610       5,254       5,448  
 
Commissions
    1,008       707       2,470       1,618  
 
General Expenses
    2,007       1,854       7,511       6,921  
 
Taxes, Licenses and Fees
    622       502       1,849       1,547  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total Benefits and Expenses
  $ 23,133     $ 21,075     $ 70,604     $ 61,302  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income Before Income Taxes
  $ 750     $ 3,861     $ 8,994     $ 17,764  
Provision for Federal Income Tax (Benefit):
                               
 
Current
    292       3,107       5,075       7,640  
 
Deferred
    (32 )     (1,765 )     (1,963 )     (1,493 )
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total Provision for Federal Income Tax
    260       1,342       3,112       6,147  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net Income
  $ 490     $ 2,519     $ 5,882     $ 11,617  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net Income Per Share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.27     $ 0.62     $ 1.23  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Dividends Declared Per Share
  $ 0.21     $ 0.195     $ 0.84     $ 0.78  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 

See notes to financial statements.

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ERIE FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

                                     
        (Amounts in thousands)
        Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
        September 30   September 30
       
 
        2002   2001   2002   2001
 
Net Income
  $ 490     $ 2,519     $ 5,882     $ 11,617  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Unrealized Gains on Securities:
                               
 
Unrealized Holding Gains Arising During Period
    19,677       3,103       8,804       13,911  
 
Plus: Losses Included in Net Income
    5,235       2,034       10,878       2,507  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Net Unrealized Holding Gains Arising During Period
  $ 24,912     $ 5,137     $ 19,682     $ 16,418  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income Tax Expense Related to Unrealized Gains
    8,719       1,802       6,889       5,750  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Net of Tax
  $ 16,193     $ 3,335     $ 12,793     $ 10,668  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Comprehensive Income
  $ 16,683     $ 5,854     $ 18,675     $ 22,285  
 
   
     
     
     
 

See notes to financial statements.

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ERIE FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

                         
            (Dollars in thousands)
            Nine Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
            September 30, 2002   September 30, 2001
           
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 5,882     $ 11,617  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
     
Net amortization of bond and mortgage (discount) premium
    (19 )     175  
     
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
    5,254       5,448  
     
Real estate depreciation
    62       62  
     
Software amortization
    187       187  
     
Deferred federal income tax benefit
    (1,963 )     (1,493 )
     
Realized losses on investments
    10,878       2,507  
     
Equity in earnings of limited partnerships
    (3,733 )     (1,416 )
Increase in premiums receivable
    (478 )     (156 )
Increase in other receivables
    (1,298 )     (54 )
Increase in accrued investment income
    (5,120 )     (3,009 )
Increase in policy acquisition costs deferred
    (15,535 )     (10,062 )
Decrease in other assets
    427       86  
Increase in reinsurance recoverables and reserve credits
    (2,284 )     (1,810 )
Decrease in prepaid federal income taxes
    5,516       2,955  
Increase in future policy benefits and claims
    11,192       6,775  
Increase in other Policyholder funds
    7,564       1,541  
Decrease in reinsurance premium due
    (1,474 )     (268 )
Increase in accounts payable and due to affiliates
    1,478       4,723  
 
   
     
 
       
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 16,536     $ 17,808  
 
   
     
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of investments:
               
   
Fixed maturities
  ($ 368,994 )   ($ 203,681 )
   
Equity securities