ITEM 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
This item is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Agenda Item 4 – Election of Auditors – 4.2 – Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United States) as independent registered public accounting firm for purposes of U.S. securities law reporting” of the definitive proxy statement for the 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year pursuant to Regulation 14A.
ITEM 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a)Financial Statements, Schedules, and Exhibits
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Exhibit Number | | Exhibit Description | | Form | | Original Number | | Date Filed | | Filed Herewith |
| | | | 8-K | | 3.1 | | January 20, 2022 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 3.1 | | November 21, 2016 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | January 20, 2022 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 3.1 | | November 21, 2016 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.3 | | July 18, 2008 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | March 22, 2002 | | |
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| | | | S-3 ASR | | 4.4 | | December 10, 2014 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.38 | | March 29, 2000 | | |
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Exhibit Number | | Exhibit Description | | Form | | Original Number | | Date Filed | | Filed Herewith |
| | | | 10-K | | 10.41 | | March 29, 2000 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 4.17 | | March 16, 2006 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 4.18 | | March 16, 2006 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 4.19 | | March 16, 2006 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | March 13, 2013 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.2 | | March 13, 2013 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.3 | | March 13, 2013 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | May 27, 2014 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | March 16, 2015 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.2 | | November 3, 2015 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.3 | | November 3, 2015 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.4 | | November 3, 2015 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | January 15, 2016 | | |
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4.20 | | Chubb Corp Senior Indenture (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to Chubb Corp's Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on October 27, 1989) (File No. 33-31796) | | S-3 | | 4(a) | | October 27, 1989 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | March 30, 2007 | | |
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4.22 | | Form of 6.80 percent Chubb Corp Debentures due 2031 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to Chubb Corp's Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on October 27, 1989) (File No. 33-31796) | | S-3 | | 4(a) | | October 27, 1989 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | May 11, 2007 | | |
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Exhibit Number | | Exhibit Description | | Form | | Original Number | | Date Filed | | Filed Herewith |
| | | | 8-K | | 4.2 | | May 6, 2008 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 4.32 | | February 28, 2017 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | March 6, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.2 | | March 6, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.3 | | March 6, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | June 17, 2019 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.2 | | June 17, 2019 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.3 | | June 17, 2019 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | September 17, 2020 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.2 | | September 17, 2020 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | | November 18, 2021 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.2 | | November 18, 2021 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 4.3 | | November 18, 2021 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.1 | | February 26, 2016 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.13 | | February 28, 2013 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.64 | | March 27, 2003 | | |
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Exhibit Number | | Exhibit Description | | Form | | Original Number | | Date Filed | | Filed Herewith |
| | | | 10-K | | 10.29 | | February 29, 2008 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.30 | | February 29, 2008 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.21 | | February 24, 2012 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 10.1 | | July 16, 2008 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.24 | | March 16, 2006 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.25 | | March 16, 2006 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.7 | | October 30, 2013 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.36 | | February 27, 2009 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.28 | | February 25, 2010 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.2 | | May 7, 2010 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.39 | | February 27, 2009 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.5 | | October 30, 2013 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.40 | | February 27, 2009 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.6 | | May 15, 2000 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.30 | | March 1, 2007 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.31 | | March 1, 2007 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.46 | | February 27, 2009 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.39 | | February 25, 2010 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.1 | | August 14, 2003 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 10 | | May 21, 2010 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 10.1 | | May 20, 2013 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.2 | | February 13, 1998 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.1 | | November 9, 2009 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 10.4 | | September 13, 2004 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.4 | | May 8, 2008 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.63 | | February 27, 2009 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.3 | | October 30, 2013 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 10.5 | | September 13, 2004 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.3 | | May 8, 2008 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.4 | | October 30, 2013 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.2 | | November 7, 2007 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.2 | | August 7, 2009 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.1 | | August 4, 2011 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.2 | | August 4, 2011 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.71 | | February 27, 2015 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.72 | | February 27, 2015 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 10.1 | | May 22, 2015 | | |
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| | Commitment Increase Agreement to increase the credit capacity under the Credit Agreement originally entered into on November 6, 2012 to $1,500,000,000 under the Senior Unsecured Letter of Credit Facility, dated as of December 11, 2015, among ACE Limited, and certain subsidiaries, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Administrative Agent, the Swingline Bank and an Issuing Bank | | 10-K | | 10.72 | | February 26, 2016 | | |
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| | | | S-8 | | 4.4 | | May 26, 2016 | | |
| | | | 10-Q | | 10.2 | | August 5, 2016 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.3 | | August 5, 2016 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.4 | | August 5, 2016 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.5 | | August 5, 2016 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.6 | | August 5, 2016 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.7 | | August 5, 2016 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.8 | | August 5, 2016 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.9 | | August 5, 2016 | | |
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| | | | S-8 | | 4.4 | | May 25, 2017 | | |
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| | | | 10-Q | | 10.1 | | August 3, 2017 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.88 | | February 23, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.89 | | February 23, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.90 | | February 23, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.92 | | February 23, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.93 | | February 23, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.94 | | February 23, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.95 | | February 23, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.96 | | February 23, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.99 | | February 23, 2018 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 10.9 | | March 9, 2005 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 10.1 | | September 12, 2005 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.20 | | March 2, 2009 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.32 | | February 28, 2013 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.77 | | February 25, 2021 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.78 | | February 25, 2021 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.79 | | February 25, 2021 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.81 | | February 25, 2021 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.82 | | February 25, 2021 | | |
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| | | | 10-K | | 10.83 | | February 25, 2021 | | |
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| | | | 8-K | | 10.1 | | May 24, 2021 | | |
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101 | | The following financial information from Chubb Limited's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 and 2020; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019; and (v) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | | | | | | | | X |
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104 | | The Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted in Inline XBRL (The cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101) | | | | | | | | |
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* Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement |
ITEM 16. Form 10-K Summary
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CHUBB LIMITED
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By: | /s/ Peter C. Enns |
| Peter C. Enns Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
February 24, 2022
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Evan G. Greenberg | | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Director | February 24, 2022 |
Evan G. Greenberg | | | |
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/s/ Peter C. Enns | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | February 24, 2022 |
Peter C. Enns | | (Principal Financial Officer) | |
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/s/ Annmarie T. Hagan | | Chief Accounting Officer | February 24, 2022 |
Annmarie T. Hagan | | (Principal Accounting Officer) | |
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/s/ Michael G. Atieh | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Michael G. Atieh | | | |
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/s/ Sheila P. Burke | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Sheila P. Burke | | | |
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/s/ Mary A. Cirillo | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Mary A. Cirillo | | | |
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/s/ Michael P. Connors | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Michael P. Connors | | | |
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/s/ Robert J. Hugin | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Robert J. Hugin | | | |
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/s/ Robert W. Scully | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Robert W. Scully | | | |
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/s/ Eugene B. Shanks, Jr. | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Eugene B. Shanks, Jr. | | | |
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/s/ Theodore E. Shasta | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Theodore E. Shasta | | | |
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/s/ David H. Sidwell | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
David H. Sidwell | | | |
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/s/ Olivier Steimer | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Olivier Steimer | | | |
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/s/ Luis Téllez | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Luis Téllez | | | |
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/s/ Frances F. Townsend | | Director | February 24, 2022 |
Frances F. Townsend | | | |
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CHUBB LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2021
Chubb Limited
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Financial Statements
The consolidated financial statements of Chubb Limited (Chubb) were prepared by management, which is responsible for their reliability and objectivity. The statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and, as such, include amounts based on informed estimates and judgments of management. Financial information elsewhere in this annual report is consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements.
The Board of Directors (Board), operating through its Audit Committee, which is composed entirely of directors who are not officers or employees of Chubb, provides oversight of the financial reporting process and safeguarding of assets against unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition. The Audit Committee annually recommends the appointment of an independent registered public accounting firm and submits its recommendation to the Board for approval.
The Audit Committee meets with management, the independent registered public accountants and the internal auditor; approves the overall scope of audit work and related fee arrangements; and reviews audit reports and findings. In addition, the independent registered public accountants and the internal auditor meet separately with the Audit Committee, without management representatives present, to discuss the results of their audits; the adequacy of Chubb's internal control; the quality of its financial reporting; and the safeguarding of assets against unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition.
The consolidated financial statements have been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which has been given access to all financial records and related data, including minutes of all meetings of the Board and committees of the Board. Chubb believes that all representations made to our independent registered public accountants during their audits were valid and appropriate.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The management of Chubb is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As of December 31, 2021, management has evaluated the effectiveness of Chubb's internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria for effective-internal control over financial reporting established in “Internal Control - Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that Chubb's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2021.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements of Chubb included in this Annual Report, has issued a report on the effectiveness of Chubb's internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021. The report, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of Chubb's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, is included in this Item under “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and follows this statement.
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/s/ Evan G. Greenberg | | /s/ Peter C. Enns |
Evan G. Greenberg | | Peter C. Enns |
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Chubb Limited
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Chubb Limited and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, of shareholders' equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, including the related notes and financial statement schedules listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)2 (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Valuation of Unpaid Losses and Loss Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
As described in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2021, the Company’s liability for unpaid losses and loss expenses, net of reinsurance, was $56.8 billion. The majority of the Company’s net unpaid losses and loss expenses arise from the Company’s long-tail casualty business (such as general liability and professional liability), U.S. sourced workers’ compensation, asbestos-related, environmental pollution and other exposures with high estimation uncertainty. The process of establishing loss and loss expense reserves requires the use of estimates and judgments based on circumstances underlying the insured loss at the date of accrual. The judgments involved in projecting the ultimate losses include the use and interpretation of various standard actuarial reserving methods that place reliance on the extrapolation of actual historical data, loss development patterns, industry data, and other benchmarks as appropriate. The reserves for the various product lines each require different qualitative and quantitative assumptions and judgments, including changes in business mix or volume, changes in ceded reinsurance structures, changes in claims handling practices, reported and projected loss trends, inflation, the legal environment, and the terms and conditions of the contracts sold to the Company’s insured parties.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the valuation of unpaid losses and loss expenses, net of reinsurance, from the long-tail and other exposures as described above, is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management in determining the reserve liability, which in turn led to a high degree of auditor subjectivity and judgment in performing procedures relating to the valuation; (ii) the significant audit effort and judgment in evaluating the audit evidence relating to the actuarial reserving methods and assumptions related to extrapolation of actual historical data, loss development patterns, industry data, other benchmarks, and the impact of qualitative and quantitative subjective assumptions and judgments; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to the Company’s valuation of unpaid losses and loss expenses, net of reinsurance, including controls over the selection of actuarial reserving methods and development of significant assumptions. These procedures also included, among others, the involvement of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to assist in performing one or a combination of procedures, including (i) independently estimating reserves on a sample basis using actual historical data and loss development patterns, as well as industry data and other benchmarks, to develop an independent estimate and comparing the independent estimate to management’s actuarially determined reserves and (ii) evaluating the appropriateness of management’s actuarial reserving methods and the reasonableness of the aforementioned assumptions, as well as assessing qualitative adjustments to carried reserves and the consistency of management’s approach period-over-period. Performing these procedures involved testing the completeness and accuracy of data provided by management.
Valuation of Level 3 Investments in the Valuation Hierarchy
As described in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2021, the Company had total assets measured at fair value of $109.3 billion, of which $2.8 billion were categorized as level 3 in the valuation hierarchy. The level 3 investments are measured at fair value using inputs that are unobservable and reflect management’s judgments about assumptions that market participants would use in pricing or, for certain of the investments, management obtains and evaluates a single broker quote, which is typically from a market maker. The valuation of certain of the investments is more subjective when markets are less liquid due to the lack of market based inputs (i.e., stale pricing), which may increase the potential that an investment's estimated fair value is not reflective of the price at which an actual transaction would occur.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the valuation of level 3 investments in the valuation hierarchy is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management in determining the fair value of these investments as they are measured using inputs that are unobservable and are priced using inputs other than quoted prices, which in turn led to a high degree of auditor subjectivity and judgment in performing procedures relating to the estimates; (ii) the significant audit effort and judgment in evaluating the audit evidence related to the valuation; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of the controls relating to the valuation of level 3 investments. These procedures also included, among others (i) obtaining pricing from sources other than those used by management for a sample of investments and comparing management’s estimate to the prices independently obtained and (ii) the involvement of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to assist in developing an independent range of prices for a sample of investments and comparing management’s estimate to the independently developed range of prices.
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/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Philadelphia, PA |
February 24, 2022 |
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1985, which includes periods before the Company became subject to SEC reporting requirements.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
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| | | December 31 | | December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) | 2021 | | 2020 |
Assets | | | |
Investments | | | |
| Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value, net of valuation allowance - $14 and $20 (amortized cost – $90,493 and $85,188) | $ | 93,108 | | | $ | 90,699 | |
| Fixed maturities held to maturity, at amortized cost, net of valuation allowance - $35 and $44 (fair value – $10,647 and $12,510) | 10,118 | | | 11,653 | |
| Equity securities, at fair value | 4,782 | | | 4,027 | |
| Short-term investments, at fair value (amortized cost – $3,147 and $4,349) | 3,146 | | | 4,345 | |
| Other investments, at fair value | 11,169 | | | 7,945 | |
| | Total investments | 122,323 | | | 118,669 | |
Cash | 1,659 | | | 1,747 | |
Restricted cash | 152 | | | 89 | |
Securities lending collateral | 1,831 | | | 1,844 | |
Accrued investment income | 821 | | | 867 | |
Insurance and reinsurance balances receivable, net of valuation allowance - $46 and $44 | 11,322 | | | 10,480 | |
Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses, net of valuation allowance - $329 and $314 | 17,366 | | | 15,592 | |
Reinsurance recoverable on policy benefits | 213 | | | 206 | |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 5,513 | | | 5,402 | |
Value of business acquired | 236 | | | 263 | |
Goodwill | 15,213 | | | 15,400 | |
Other intangible assets | 5,455 | | | 5,811 | |
Prepaid reinsurance premiums | 3,028 | | | 2,769 | |
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Investments in partially-owned insurance companies | 3,130 | | | 2,813 | |
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Other assets | 11,792 | | | 8,822 | |
Total assets | $ | 200,054 | | | $ | 190,774 | |
Liabilities | | | |
Unpaid losses and loss expenses | $ | 72,943 | | | $ | 67,811 | |
Unearned premiums | 19,101 | | | 17,652 | |
Future policy benefits | 5,947 | | | 5,713 | |
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable | 7,243 | | | 6,708 | |
Securities lending payable | 1,831 | | | 1,844 | |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities | 15,004 | | | 14,052 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 389 | | | 892 | |
Repurchase agreements | 1,406 | | | 1,405 | |
Short-term debt | 999 | | | — | |
Long-term debt | 15,169 | | | 14,948 | |
Trust preferred securities | 308 | | | 308 | |
Total liabilities | 140,340 | | | 131,333 | |
Commitments and contingencies (refer to Note 10) | | | |
Shareholders’ equity | | | |
Common Shares (CHF 24.15 par value; 474,021,114 and 477,605,264 shares issued; 426,572,612 and 450,732,625 shares outstanding) | 10,985 | | | 11,064 | |
Common Shares in treasury (47,448,502 and 26,872,639 shares) | (7,464) | | | (3,644) | |
Additional paid-in capital | 8,478 | | | 9,815 | |
Retained earnings | 47,365 | | | 39,337 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) | 350 | | | 2,869 | |
Total shareholders’ equity | 59,714 | | | 59,441 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 200,054 | | | $ | 190,774 | |
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
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For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Revenues | | | | | |
Net premiums written | $ | 37,868 | | | $ | 33,820 | | | $ | 32,275 | |
Increase in unearned premiums | (1,513) | | | (703) | | | (985) | |
Net premiums earned | 36,355 | | | 33,117 | | | 31,290 | |
Net investment income | 3,456 | | | 3,375 | | | 3,426 | |
Net realized gains (losses): | | | | | |
Other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses gross | — | | | — | | | (90) | |
Portion of OTTI losses recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) | — | | | — | | | 32 | |
Net OTTI losses recognized in income | — | | | — | | | (58) | |
Net realized gains (losses) excluding OTTI losses | 1,152 | | | (498) | | | (472) | |
Net realized gains (losses) (includes $3, $(281), and $(31) reclassified from AOCI) | 1,152 | | | (498) | | | (530) | |
Total revenues | 40,963 | | | 35,994 | | | 34,186 | |
Expenses | | | | | |
Losses and loss expenses | 21,980 | | | 21,710 | | | 18,730 | |
Policy benefits | 699 | | | 784 | | | 740 | |
Policy acquisition costs | 6,918 | | | 6,547 | | | 6,153 | |
Administrative expenses | 3,136 | | | 2,979 | | | 3,030 | |
Interest expense | 492 | | | 516 | | | 552 | |
Other (income) expense | (2,365) | | | (994) | | | (596) | |
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 287 | | | 290 | | | 305 | |
Chubb integration expenses | — | | | — | | | 23 | |
Total expenses | 31,147 | | | 31,832 | | | 28,937 | |
Income before income tax | 9,816 | | | 4,162 | | | 5,249 | |
Income tax expense (includes benefit of $(6), $(36), and nil on unrealized gains and losses reclassified from AOCI) | 1,277 | | | 629 | | | 795 | |
Net income | $ | 8,539 | | | $ | 3,533 | | | $ | 4,454 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $ | (2,935) | | | $ | 2,311 | | | $ | 3,704 | |
Reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net income | (3) | | | 281 | | | 31 | |
| (2,938) | | | 2,592 | | | 3,735 | |
Change in: | | | | | |
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment | (530) | | | 306 | | | 13 | |
Postretirement benefit liability adjustment | 522 | | | (232) | | | (76) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax | (2,946) | | | 2,666 | | | 3,672 | |
Income tax (expense) benefit related to OCI items | 427 | | | (416) | | | (605) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (2,519) | | | 2,250 | | | 3,067 | |
Comprehensive income | $ | 6,020 | | | $ | 5,783 | | | $ | 7,521 | |
Earnings per share | | | | | |
Basic earnings per share | $ | 19.41 | | | $ | 7.82 | | | $ | 9.77 | |
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 19.27 | | | $ | 7.79 | | | $ | 9.71 | |
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
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For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Common Shares | | | | | |
Balance – beginning of year | $ | 11,064 | | | $ | 11,121 | | | $ | 11,121 | |
Cancellation of treasury shares | (79) | | | (57) | | | — | |
Balance – end of year | 10,985 | | | 11,064 | | | 11,121 | |
Common Shares in treasury | | | | | |
Balance – beginning of year | (3,644) | | | (3,754) | | | (2,618) | |
Common Shares repurchased | (4,861) | | | (516) | | | (1,531) | |
Cancellation of treasury shares | 590 | | | 323 | | | — | |
Net shares issued under employee share-based compensation plans | 451 | | | 303 | | | 395 | |
Balance – end of year | (7,464) | | | (3,644) | | | (3,754) | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | | | |
Balance – beginning of year | 9,815 | | | 11,203 | | | 12,557 | |
Net shares issued under employee share-based compensation plans | (179) | | | (195) | | | (178) | |
Exercise of stock options | (52) | | | (50) | | | (82) | |
Share-based compensation expense | 286 | | | 255 | | | 266 | |
Funding of dividends declared to Retained earnings | (1,392) | | | (1,398) | | | (1,360) | |
Balance – end of year | 8,478 | | | 9,815 | | | 11,203 | |
Retained earnings | | | | | |
Balance – beginning of year | 39,337 | | | 36,142 | | | 31,700 | |
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting standards | — | | | (72) | | | (12) | |
Balance – beginning of year, as adjusted | 39,337 | | | 36,070 | | | 31,688 | |
Net income | 8,539 | | | 3,533 | | | 4,454 | |
Cancellation of treasury shares | (511) | | | (266) | | | — | |
Funding of dividends declared from Additional paid-in capital | 1,392 | | | 1,398 | | | 1,360 | |
Dividends declared on Common Shares | (1,392) | | | (1,398) | | | (1,360) | |
Balance – end of year | 47,365 | | | 39,337 | | | 36,142 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) | | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | | | |
Balance – beginning of year | 4,673 | | | 2,543 | | | (545) | |
Change in year, before reclassification from AOCI, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $527, $(426), and $(647) | (2,408) | | | 1,885 | | | 3,057 | |
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of income tax (expense) of $(6), $(36), and nil | (9) | | | 245 | | | 31 | |
Change in year, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $521, $(462), and $(647) | (2,417) | | | 2,130 | | | 3,088 | |
Balance – end of year | 2,256 | | | 4,673 | | | 2,543 | |
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment | | | | | |
Balance – beginning of year | (1,637) | | | (1,939) | | | (1,976) | |
Change in year, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $21, $(4), and $24 | (509) | | | 302 | | | 37 | |
Balance – end of year | (2,146) | | | (1,637) | | | (1,939) | |
Postretirement benefit liability adjustment | | | | | |
Balance – beginning of year | (167) | | | 15 | | | 73 | |
Change in year, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $(115), $50, and $18 | 407 | | | (182) | | | (58) | |
Balance – end of year | 240 | | | (167) | | | 15 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) | 350 | | | 2,869 | | | 619 | |
Total shareholders’ equity | $ | 59,714 | | | $ | 59,441 | | | $ | 55,331 | |
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
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For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Cash flows from operating activities | | | | | |
Net income | $ | 8,539 | | | $ | 3,533 | | | $ | 4,454 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities | | | | | |
Net realized (gains) losses | (1,152) | | | 498 | | | 530 | |
Amortization of premiums/discounts on fixed maturities | 332 | | | 367 | | | 395 | |
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 287 | | | 290 | | | 305 | |
Deferred income taxes | (74) | | | (333) | | | (97) | |
Unpaid losses and loss expenses | 5,791 | | | 4,664 | | | (257) | |
Unearned premiums | 1,857 | | | 846 | | | 1,051 | |
Future policy benefits | 239 | | | 236 | | | 215 | |
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable | 582 | | | 535 | | | (302) | |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities | 536 | | | (98) | | | (207) | |
Income taxes payable | 48 | | | 46 | | | (7) | |
Insurance and reinsurance balances receivable | (984) | | | (114) | | | (270) | |
Reinsurance recoverable | (1,953) | | | (336) | | | 838 | |
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Deferred policy acquisition costs | (247) | | | (89) | | | (344) | |
Equity in net income of partially-owned entities | (2,433) | | | (1,019) | | | (617) | |
Other | (219) | | | 759 | | | 655 | |
Net cash flows from operating activities | 11,149 | | | 9,785 | | | 6,342 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | | | | | |
Purchases of fixed maturities available for sale | (30,222) | | | (26,298) | | | (25,846) | |
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Purchases of fixed maturities held to maturity | (594) | | | (202) | | | (229) | |
Purchases of equity securities | (1,167) | | | (6,419) | | | (531) | |
Sales of fixed maturities available for sale | 6,596 | | | 11,377 | | | 13,110 | |
Sales of to be announced mortgage-backed securities | — | | | — | | | 6 | |
Sales of equity securities | 1,018 | | | 3,880 | | | 611 | |
Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturities available for sale | 17,361 | | | 12,450 | | | 9,039 | |
Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturities held to maturity | 1,964 | | | 995 | | | 946 | |
Net change in short-term investments | 1,175 | | | (81) | | | (1,117) | |
Net derivative instruments settlements | (219) | | | (113) | | | (703) | |
Private equity contributions | (2,471) | | | (1,924) | | | (1,315) | |
Private equity distributions | 1,421 | | | 907 | | | 1,390 | |
Acquisition of subsidiaries (net of cash acquired of nil, nil, $45) | — | | | — | | | (29) | |
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Payment, including deposit, for Huatai Group interest | (1,184) | | | (1,623) | | | (580) | |
Other | (337) | | | (470) | | | (657) | |
Net cash flows used for investing activities | (6,659) | | | (7,521) | | | (5,905) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | | | | | |
Dividends paid on Common Shares | (1,401) | | | (1,388) | | | (1,354) | |
Common Shares repurchased | (4,861) | | | (523) | | | (1,530) | |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 1,576 | | | 988 | | | 2,828 | |
Proceeds from issuance of repurchase agreements | 1,858 | | | 2,354 | | | 2,817 | |
Repayment of long-term debt | — | | | (1,301) | | | (510) | |
Repayment of repurchase agreements | (1,858) | | | (2,354) | | | (2,817) | |
Proceeds from share-based compensation plans | 300 | | | 145 | | | 204 | |
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Policyholder contract deposits and other | 512 | | | 470 | | | 514 | |
Policyholder contract withdrawals and other | (454) | | | (386) | | | (303) | |
Other | (81) | | | (87) | | | — | |
Net cash flows used for financing activities | (4,409) | | | (2,082) | | | (151) | |
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and restricted cash | (106) | | | 8 | | | 20 | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash | (25) | | | 190 | | | 306 | |
Cash and restricted cash – beginning of year | 1,836 | | | 1,646 | | | 1,340 | |
Cash and restricted cash – end of year | $ | 1,811 | | | $ | 1,836 | | | $ | 1,646 | |
Supplemental cash flow information | | | | | |
Taxes paid | $ | 1,298 | | | $ | 902 | | | $ | 912 | |
Interest paid | $ | 492 | | | $ | 524 | | | $ | 512 | |
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
a) Basis of presentation
Chubb Limited is a holding company incorporated in Zurich, Switzerland. Chubb Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides a broad range of insurance and reinsurance products to insureds worldwide. Our results are reported through the following business segments: North America Commercial P&C Insurance, North America Personal P&C Insurance, North America Agricultural Insurance, Overseas General Insurance, Global Reinsurance, and Life Insurance. Refer to Note 15 for additional information.
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements, which include the accounts of Chubb Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, Chubb, we, us, or our), have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results and financial position for such periods. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions, including internal reinsurance transactions, have been eliminated.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements reflect our best estimates and assumptions; actual amounts could differ materially from these estimates. Chubb's principal estimates include:
•unpaid loss and loss expense reserves, including long-tail asbestos and environmental (A&E) reserves and non-A&E casualty exposures;
•future policy benefits reserves;
•amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired (VOBA);
•reinsurance recoverable, including a valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance;
•the assessment of risk transfer for certain structured insurance and reinsurance contracts;
•the valuation of the investment portfolio and assessment of valuation allowance for expected credit losses;
•the valuation of deferred income taxes;
•the valuation and amortization of purchased intangibles; and
•the assessment of goodwill for impairment.
b) Premiums
Premiums are generally recorded as written upon inception of the policy. For multi-year policies for which premiums written are payable in annual installments, only the current annual premium is included as written at policy inception due to the ability of the insured/reinsured to commute or cancel coverage within the policy term. The remaining annual premiums are recorded as written at each successive anniversary date within the multi-year term.
For property and casualty (P&C) insurance and reinsurance products, premiums written are primarily earned on a pro-rata basis over the policy terms to which they relate. Unearned premiums represent the portion of premiums written applicable to the unexpired portion of the policies in force. For retrospectively-rated policies, written premiums are adjusted to reflect expected ultimate premiums consistent with changes to incurred losses, or other measures of exposure as stated in the policy, and earned over the policy coverage period.
Mandatory reinstatement premiums assessed on reinsurance policies are earned in the period of the loss event that gave rise to the reinstatement premiums. All remaining unearned premiums are recognized over the remaining coverage period.
Premiums from long-duration contracts such as certain traditional term life, whole life, endowment, and long-duration personal accident and health (A&H) policies are generally recognized as revenue when due from policyholders. Traditional life policies include those contracts with fixed and guaranteed premiums and benefits. Benefits and expenses are matched with income to result in the recognition of profit over the life of the contracts.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
Retroactive loss portfolio transfer (LPT) contracts in which the insured loss events occurred prior to contract inception are evaluated to determine whether they meet criteria for reinsurance accounting. If reinsurance accounting is appropriate, written premiums are fully earned and corresponding losses and loss expenses recognized at contract inception. These contracts can cause significant variances in gross premiums written, net premiums written, net premiums earned, and net incurred losses in the years in which they are written. Reinsurance contracts sold not meeting the criteria for reinsurance accounting are recorded using the deposit method as described below in Note 1 k).
Reinsurance premiums assumed are based on information provided by ceding companies supplemented by our own estimates of premium when we have not received ceding company reports. Estimates are reviewed and adjustments are recorded in the period in which they are determined. Premiums are earned over the coverage terms of the related reinsurance contracts and range from one to three years.
c) Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired
Policy acquisition costs consist of commissions (direct and ceded), premium taxes, and certain underwriting costs related directly to the successful acquisition of new or renewal insurance contracts. A VOBA intangible asset is established upon the acquisition of blocks of long-duration contracts in a business combination and represents the present value of estimated net cash flows for the contracts in force at the acquisition date. Acquisition costs and VOBA, collectively policy acquisition costs, are deferred and amortized. Amortization is recorded in Policy acquisition costs in the Consolidated statements of operations. Policy acquisition costs on P&C contracts are generally amortized ratably over the period in which premiums are earned. Policy acquisition costs on traditional long-duration contracts are amortized over the estimated life of the contracts, generally in proportion to premium revenue recognized based upon the same assumptions used in estimating the liability for future policy benefits. For non-traditional long-duration contracts, we amortize policy acquisition costs over the expected life of the contracts in proportion to expected gross profits. The effect of changes in estimates of expected gross profits is reflected in the period the estimates are revised. Policy acquisition costs are reviewed to determine if they are recoverable from future income, including investment income. Unrecoverable policy acquisition costs are expensed in the period identified.
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred except for direct-response campaigns that qualify for cost deferral, principally related to long-duration A&H business produced by the Overseas General Insurance segment, which are deferred and recognized as a component of Policy acquisition costs. For individual direct-response marketing campaigns that we can demonstrate have specifically resulted in incremental sales to customers and such sales have probable future economic benefits, incremental costs directly related to the marketing campaigns are capitalized as Deferred policy acquisition costs. Deferred policy acquisition costs, including deferred marketing costs, are reviewed regularly for recoverability from future income, including investment income, and amortized in proportion to premium revenue recognized, primarily over a ten-year period, the expected economic future benefit period based upon the same assumptions used in estimating the liability for future policy benefits. The expected future benefit period is evaluated periodically based on historical results and adjusted prospectively. The amount of deferred marketing costs reported in Deferred policy acquisition costs in the Consolidated balance sheets was $189 million and $226 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Amortization expense for deferred marketing costs was $85 million, $99 million, and $109 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
d) Reinsurance
Chubb assumes and cedes reinsurance with other insurance companies to provide greater diversification of business and minimize the net loss potential arising from large risks. Ceded reinsurance contracts do not relieve Chubb of its primary obligation to policyholders.
For both ceded and assumed reinsurance, risk transfer requirements must be met in order to account for a contract as reinsurance, principally resulting in the recognition of cash flows under the contract as premiums and losses. To meet risk transfer requirements, a reinsurance contract must include insurance risk, consisting of both underwriting and timing risk, and a reasonable possibility of a significant loss for the assuming entity. To assess risk transfer for certain contracts, Chubb generally develops expected discounted cash flow analyses at contract inception. Deposit accounting is used for contracts that do not meet risk transfer requirements. Deposit accounting requires that consideration received or paid be recorded in the balance sheet as opposed to recording premiums written or losses incurred in the statement of operations. Non-refundable fees on deposit contracts are earned based on the terms of the contract described below in Note 1 k).
Reinsurance recoverable includes balances due from reinsurance companies for paid and unpaid losses and loss expenses and future policy benefits that will be recovered from reinsurers, based on contracts in force. The method for determining the reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses incurred but not reported (IBNR) involves actuarial estimates
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consistent with those used to establish the associated liability for unpaid losses and loss expenses as well as a determination of Chubb's ability to cede unpaid losses and loss expenses under the terms of the reinsurance agreement.
Reinsurance recoverable is presented net of a valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance determined based upon a review of the financial condition of reinsurers and other factors. The valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance is based on an estimate of the reinsurance recoverable balance that will ultimately be unrecoverable due to reinsurer insolvency, a contractual dispute, or any other reason. The valuation of this allowance includes several judgments including certain aspects of the allocation of reinsurance recoverable on IBNR claims by reinsurer and a default analysis to estimate uncollectible reinsurance. The primary components of the default analysis are reinsurance recoverable balances by reinsurer, net of collateral, and default factors used to determine the portion of a reinsurer's balance deemed uncollectible. The definition of collateral for this purpose requires some judgment and is generally limited to assets held in a Chubb-only beneficiary trust, letters of credit, and liabilities held with the same legal entity for which Chubb believes there is a contractual right of offset. The determination of the default factor is principally based on the financial strength rating of the reinsurer. Default factors require considerable judgment and are determined using the current financial strength rating, or rating equivalent, of each reinsurer as well as other key considerations and assumptions. Changes in the valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance recoverables are recorded in Losses and loss expenses in the Consolidated statements of operations. The more significant considerations to calculate the valuation allowance include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
•For reinsurers that maintain a financial strength rating from a major rating agency, and for which recoverable balances are considered representative of the larger population (i.e., default probabilities are consistent with similarly rated reinsurers and payment durations conform to averages), the financial rating is based on a published source and the default factor is based on published default statistics of a major rating agency applicable to the reinsurer's particular rating class. When a recoverable is expected to be paid in a brief period of time by a highly rated reinsurer, such as certain property catastrophe claims, a default factor may not be applied;
•For balances recoverable from reinsurers that are both unrated by a major rating agency and for which management is unable to determine a credible rating equivalent based on a parent, affiliate, or peer company, we determine a rating equivalent based on an analysis of the reinsurer that considers an assessment of the creditworthiness of the particular entity, industry benchmarks, or other factors as considered appropriate. We then apply the applicable default factor for that rating class. For balances recoverable from unrated reinsurers for which the ceded reserve is below a certain threshold, we generally apply a default factor of 34 percent, consistent with published statistics of a major rating agency;
•For balances recoverable from reinsurers that are either insolvent or under regulatory supervision, we establish a default factor and resulting valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance based on reinsurer-specific facts and circumstances. Upon initial notification of an insolvency, we generally recognize an expense for a substantial portion of all balances outstanding, net of collateral, through a combination of write-offs of recoverable balances and increases to the valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance. When regulatory action is taken on a reinsurer, we generally recognize a default factor by estimating an expected recovery on all balances outstanding, net of collateral. When sufficient credible information becomes available, we adjust the valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance by establishing a default factor pursuant to information received; and
•For other recoverables, management determines the valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance based on the specific facts and circumstances.
The methods used to determine the reinsurance recoverable balance and related valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance are regularly reviewed and updated, and any resulting adjustments are reflected in earnings in the period identified.
The methods used to determine the valuation allowance for uncollectible high deductible recoverable amounts and valuation allowance for insurance and reinsurance balances receivable are similar to the processes used to determine the valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance recoverable. For information on high deductible policies, refer to section h) Unpaid losses and loss expenses, below.
Prepaid reinsurance premiums represent the portion of premiums ceded to reinsurers applicable to the unexpired coverage terms of the reinsurance contracts in-force.
The value of reinsurance business assumed is the deferred gain or loss related to loss portfolio transfers assumed and is calculated as the difference between the estimated ultimate value of the liabilities assumed under retroactive reinsurance contracts over consideration received. The gain or loss is amortized and recorded to Losses and loss expenses based on the payment pattern of the losses assumed. The unamortized value is reviewed regularly to determine if it is recoverable based upon
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the terms of the contract, estimated losses and loss expenses, and anticipated investment income. Unrecoverable amounts are expensed in the period identified. The value of reinsurance business assumed at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were immaterial.
e) Investments
Fixed maturities, equity securities, and short-term investments
Fixed maturities are classified as either available for sale or held to maturity.
•Available for sale (AFS) portfolio is reported at fair value, net of a valuation allowance for credit losses, with changes in fair value recorded as a separate component of AOCI in Shareholders' equity.
•Held to maturity (HTM) portfolio includes securities for which we have the ability and intent to hold to maturity or redemption and is reported at amortized cost, net of a valuation allowance for credit losses.
Equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in Net realized gains (losses) on the Consolidated statements of operations.
Realized gains or losses on sales of investments are determined on a first-in, first-out basis.
Short-term investments comprise securities due to mature within one year of the date of purchase and are recorded at fair value which typically approximates cost.
Interest, dividend income, and amortization of fixed maturity market premiums and discounts, related to these securities are recorded in Net investment income, net of investment management and custody fees, in the Consolidated statements of operations.
In addition, net investment income includes the amortization of the fair value adjustment related to the acquired invested assets of The Chubb Corporation (Chubb Corp). At December 31, 2021, the remaining balance of this fair value adjustment was $127 million which is expected to amortize over the next two years; however, the estimate could vary based on current market conditions, bond calls, and the duration of the acquired investment portfolio. In addition, sales of these acquired fixed maturities would also reduce the fair value adjustment balance. For mortgage-backed securities and any other holdings for which there is a prepayment risk, prepayment assumptions are evaluated and revised as necessary. Any adjustments required due to the resultant change in effective yields and maturities are recognized prospectively. Prepayment fees or call premiums that are only payable when a security is called prior to its maturity are earned when received and reflected in Net investment income.
Valuation allowance for fixed income securities
Management evaluates current expected credit losses (CECL) for all HTM securities each quarter. U.S. treasury and agency securities and U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities are assumed to have no risk of non-payment and therefore are excluded from the CECL evaluation. The remaining HTM securities are evaluated for potential credit loss on a collective pool basis. We elected to pool HTM securities by 1) external credit rating and 2) time to maturity (duration). These characteristics are the most representative of similar risk characteristics within our portfolio. Chubb pools HTM securities and calculates an expected credit loss for each pool using Moody’s corporate bond default average, corporate bond recovery rate, and an economic cycle multiplier. The multiplier is based on the leading economic index and will adjust the average default frequency for a forward-looking economic outlook. Management monitors the credit quality of HTM securities through the review of external credit ratings on a quarterly basis.
Management evaluates expected credit losses (ECL) for AFS securities when fair value is below amortized cost. AFS securities are evaluated for potential credit loss on an individual security level but the evaluation may use assumptions consistent with expectations of credit losses for a group of similar securities. If management has the intent to sell or will be required to sell the security before recovery, the entire impairment loss will be recorded through income to Net realized gains and losses. If management does not have the intent to sell or will not be required to sell the security before recovery, an allowance for credit losses is established and is recorded through income to Net realized gains and losses, and the non-credit loss portion is recorded through other comprehensive income.
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Examples of criteria that are collectively evaluated to determine if a credit loss has occurred include the following:
•The extent to which the fair value is less than amortized cost;
•Adverse conditions related to the security, industry, or geographic area;
•Downgrades in the security's credit rating by a rating agency; and
•Failure of the issuer to make scheduled principal or interest payments
AFS securities that meet any one of the criteria included above will be subject to a discounted cash flow analysis by comparing the present value of expected future cash flows with the amortized cost basis. Projected cash flows are driven primarily by assumptions regarding probability of default and the timing and amount of recoveries associated with defaults. Chubb developed the projected cash flows using market data, issuer-specific information, and credit ratings. In combination with contractual cash flows and the use of historical default and recovery data by Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) rating category we generate expected cash flows using the average cumulative issuer-weighted global default rates by letter rating.
If the present value of expected future cash flows is less than the amortized cost, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses will be recognized. If the present value of expected future cash flows is equal to or greater than the amortized cost basis, management will conclude an expected credit loss does not exist.
Management reviews credit losses and the valuation allowance for expected credit losses each quarter. When all or a portion of a fixed maturity security is identified to be uncollectible and written off, the valuation allowance for expected credit losses is reduced. In general, a security is considered uncollectible no later than when all efforts to collect contractual cash flows have been exhausted. Below are considerations for when a security may be deemed uncollectible:
•We have sufficient information to determine that the issuer of the security is insolvent;
•We receive notice that the issuer of the security has filed for bankruptcy, and the collectability is expected to be adversely impacted by the bankruptcy;
•The issuer of a security has violated multiple debt covenants;
•Amounts have been past due for a specified period of time with no response from the issuer;
•A significant deterioration in the value of the collateral has occurred;
•We have received correspondence from the issuer of the security indicating that it doesn’t intend to pay the contractual principal and interest.
We elected to not measure an allowance for accrued investment income as uncollectible balances are written off in a timely manner, typically 30 to 45 days after uncollected balances are due.
Prior to January 1, 2020, fixed income securities were evaluated individually for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) and a realized loss was recognized once certain criteria were met.
Other investments
Other investments principally comprise investment funds, limited partnerships, partially-owned investment companies, life insurance policies, policy loans, and non-qualified separate account assets.
Investment funds and limited partnerships
Investment funds, limited partnerships, and all other investments over which Chubb cannot exercise significant influence are accounted for as follows. Generally, we own less than three percent of the investee’s shares.
•Income and expenses from these funds are reported within Net investment income.
•These funds are carried at net asset value, which approximates fair value with changes in fair value recorded in Net realized gains (losses) on the Consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 4 for a further discussion on net asset value.
•As a result of the timing of the receipt of valuation data from the investment managers, these investments are generally reported on a three-month lag.
•Sales of these investments are reported within Net realized gains (losses).
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Partially-owned investment companies
Partially-owned investment companies are limited partnerships where our ownership interest is in excess of three percent are accounted for under the equity method because Chubb exerts significant influence. These investments apply investment company accounting to determine operating results, and Chubb retains the investment company accounting in applying the equity method.
•This means that investment income, realized gains or losses, and unrealized gains or losses are included in the portion of equity earnings reflected in Other (income) expense.
•As a result of the timing of the receipt of valuation data from the investment managers, these investments are generally reported on a three-month lag.
Other
•Policy loans are carried at outstanding balance and interest income is reflected in Net investment income.
•Life insurance policies are carried at policy cash surrender value and income is reflected in Other (income) expense.
•Non-qualified separate account assets are supported by assets that do not qualify for separate accounting reporting under GAAP. The underlying securities are recorded on a trade date basis and carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on non-qualified separate account assets are reflected in Other (income) expense.
Investments in partially-owned insurance companies
Investments in partially-owned insurance companies primarily represent direct investments in which Chubb has significant influence and as such, meet the requirements for equity accounting. Generally, we own twenty percent or more of the investee’s shares. We report our share of the net income or loss of the partially-owned insurance companies in Other (income) expense.
Derivative instruments
Chubb recognizes all derivatives at fair value in the Consolidated balance sheets in either Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities or Other assets. Changes in fair value are included in Net realized gains (losses) in the Consolidated statements of operations. We did not designate any derivatives as accounting hedges. We participate in derivative instruments in two principal ways:
(i) To sell protection to customers as an insurance or reinsurance contract that meets the definition of a derivative for accounting purposes. This category principally comprised our GLB contracts; and
(ii) To mitigate financial risks and manage certain investment portfolio risks and exposures, including assets and liabilities held in foreign currencies. We use derivative instruments including futures, options, swaps, and foreign currency forward contracts. Refer to Note 10 for additional information.
Securities lending program
Chubb participates in a securities lending program operated by a third-party banking institution whereby certain assets are loaned to qualified borrowers and from which we earn an incremental return which is recorded within Net investment income in the Consolidated statements of operations.
Borrowers provide collateral, in the form of either cash or approved securities, at a minimum of 102 percent of the fair value of the loaned securities. Each security loan is deemed to be an overnight transaction. Cash collateral is invested in a collateral pool which is managed by the banking institution. The collateral pool is subject to written investment guidelines with key objectives which include the safeguard of principal and adequate liquidity to meet anticipated redemptions. The fair value of the loaned securities is monitored on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained or refunded as the fair value of the loaned securities changes. The collateral is held by the third-party banking institution, and the collateral can only be accessed in the event that the institution borrowing the securities is in default under the lending agreement. As a result of these restrictions, we consider our securities lending activities to be non-cash investing and financing activities. An indemnification agreement with the lending agent protects us in the event a borrower becomes insolvent or fails to return any of the securities on loan.
The fair value of the securities on loan is included in fixed maturities and equity securities in the Consolidated balance sheets. The securities lending collateral is reported as a separate line in the Consolidated balance sheets with a related liability reflecting our obligation to return the collateral plus interest.
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Repurchase agreements
Similar to securities lending arrangements, securities sold under repurchase agreements, whereby Chubb sells securities and repurchases them at a future date for a predetermined price, are accounted for as collateralized investments and borrowings and are recorded at the contractual repurchase amounts plus accrued interest. Assets to be repurchased are the same or substantially the same as the assets transferred, and the transferor, through right of substitution, maintains the right and ability to redeem the collateral on short notice. The fair value of the underlying securities is included in fixed maturities and equity securities. In contrast to securities lending programs, the use of cash received is not restricted. We report the obligation to return the cash as Repurchase agreements in the Consolidated balance sheets and record the fees under these repurchase agreements within Interest expense on the Consolidated statements of operations.
Refer to Note 4 for a discussion on the determination of fair value for Chubb's various investment securities.
f) Cash
We have agreements with a third-party bank provider which implemented two international multi-currency notional cash pooling programs. In each program, participating Chubb entities establish deposit accounts in different currencies with the bank provider and each day the credit or debit balances in every account are notionally translated into a single currency (U.S. dollars) and then notionally pooled. The bank extends overdraft credit to any participating Chubb entity as needed, provided that the overall notionally-pooled balance of all accounts in each pool at the end of each day is at least zero. Actual cash balances are not physically converted and are not commingled between legal entities. Any overdraft balances incurred under this program by a Chubb entity would be guaranteed by Chubb Limited (up to $300 million in the aggregate). Our syndicated letter of credit facility allows for same day drawings to fund a net pool overdraft should participating Chubb entities overdraw contributed funds from the pool.
Restricted cash
Restricted cash in the Consolidated balance sheets represents amounts held for the benefit of third parties and is legally or contractually restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Amounts include deposits with U.S. and non-U.S. regulatory authorities, trust funds set up for the benefit of ceding companies, and amounts pledged as collateral to meet financing arrangements.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated balance sheets that total to the amounts shown in the Consolidated statements of cash flows:
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| December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Cash | $ | 1,659 | | | $ | 1,747 | | | $ | 1,537 | |
Restricted cash | 152 | | | 89 | | | 109 | |
Total cash and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated statements of cash flows | $ | 1,811 | | | $ | 1,836 | | | $ | 1,646 | |
g) Goodwill and Other intangible assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisitions over the fair value of net assets acquired and is not amortized. Goodwill is assigned at acquisition to the applicable reporting unit of the acquired entities giving rise to the goodwill. Goodwill impairment tests are performed annually or more frequently if circumstances indicate a possible impairment. For goodwill impairment testing, we use a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not (i.e., more than a 50 percent probability) that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount. If our assessment indicates less than a 50 percent probability that fair value exceeds carrying value, we quantitatively estimate a reporting unit's fair value. Goodwill recorded in connection with investments in partially-owned insurance companies is recorded in Investments in partially-owned insurance companies and is also measured for impairment annually.
Indefinite lived intangible assets are not subject to amortization. Finite lived intangible assets are amortized over their useful lives, generally with an average original useful life of 25 years. Intangible assets are regularly reviewed for indicators of impairment. Impairment is recognized if the carrying amount is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows and is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and fair value.
h) Unpaid losses and loss expenses
A liability is established for the estimated unpaid losses and loss expenses under the terms of, and with respect to, Chubb's policies and agreements. Similar to premiums that are recognized as revenues over the coverage period of the policy, a liability for unpaid losses and loss expenses is recognized as expense when insured events occur over the coverage period of the policy.
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This liability includes a provision for both reported claims (case reserves) and incurred but not reported claims (IBNR reserves). IBNR reserve estimates are generally calculated by first projecting the ultimate cost of all losses that have occurred (expected losses), and then subtracting paid losses, case reserves, and loss expenses. The methods of determining such estimates and establishing the resulting liability are reviewed regularly and any adjustments are reflected in income in the period in which they become known. Future developments may result in losses and loss expenses materially greater or less than recorded amounts.
Except for net unpaid loss and loss expense reserves for certain structured settlements for which the timing and amount of future claim payments are reliably determinable and certain reserves for unsettled claims, Chubb does not discount its P&C loss reserves. The net undiscounted reserves related to structured settlements and certain reserves for unsettled claims are immaterial.
Included in Unpaid losses and loss expenses are liabilities for A&E claims and expenses. These unpaid losses and loss expenses are principally related to claims arising from remediation costs associated with hazardous waste sites and bodily-injury claims related to asbestos products and environmental hazards. The estimation of these liabilities is particularly sensitive to changes in the legal environment including specific settlements that may be used as precedents to settle future claims. However, Chubb does not anticipate future changes in laws and regulations in setting its A&E reserve levels.
Also included in Unpaid losses and loss expenses is the fair value adjustment of $90 million and $110 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to Chubb Corp’s historical unpaid losses and loss expenses. The estimated fair value consists of the present value of the expected net unpaid loss and loss adjustment expense payments adjusted for an estimated risk margin. The estimated cash flows are discounted at a risk free rate. The estimated risk margin varies based on the inherent risks associated with each type of reserve. The fair value is amortized through Amortization of purchased intangibles on the Consolidated statements of operations through the year 2032, based on the estimated payout patterns of unpaid loss and loss expenses at the acquisition date.
Our loss reserves are presented net of contractual deductible recoverable amounts due from policyholders. Under the terms of certain high deductible policies which we offer, such as workers’ compensation and general liability, our customers are responsible to reimburse us for an agreed-upon dollar amount per claim. In nearly all cases we are required under such policies to pay covered claims first, and then seek reimbursement for amounts within the applicable deductible from our customers. We generally seek to mitigate this risk through collateral agreements.
Prior period development arises from changes to loss estimates recognized in the current year that relate to loss reserves first reported in previous calendar years and excludes the effect of losses from the development of earned premiums from previous accident years.
For purposes of analysis and disclosure, management views prior period development to be changes in the nominal value of loss estimates from period to period, net of premium and profit commission adjustments on loss sensitive contracts. Prior period development generally excludes changes in loss estimates that do not arise from the emergence of claims, such as those related to uncollectible reinsurance, interest, unallocated loss adjustment expenses, or foreign currency. Accordingly, specific items excluded from prior period development include the following: gains/losses related to foreign currency remeasurement; losses recognized from the early termination or commutation of reinsurance agreements that principally relate to the time value of money; changes in the value of reinsurance business assumed reflected in losses incurred but principally related to the time value of money; and losses that arise from changes in estimates of earned premiums from prior accident years. Except for foreign currency remeasurement, which is included in Net realized gains (losses), these items are included in current year losses.
i) Future policy benefits
The valuation of long-duration contract reserves requires management to make estimates and assumptions regarding expenses, mortality, persistency, and investment yields. Estimates are primarily based on historical experience and include a margin for adverse deviation. Interest rates used in calculating reserves range from less than 1.0 percent to 9.0 percent at both December 31, 2021 and 2020. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Management monitors actual experience and where circumstances warrant, will revise assumptions and the related reserve estimates. Revisions are recorded in the period they are determined.
Certain of our long-duration contracts are supported by assets that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP. These assets are classified as non-qualified separate account assets and reported in Other investments and the offsetting liabilities are reported in Future policy benefits in the Consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of separate account
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assets that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP are reported in Other income (expense) and the offsetting movements in the liabilities are included in Policy benefits in the Consolidated statements of operations.
j) Assumed reinsurance programs involving minimum benefit guarantees under variable annuity contracts
Chubb reinsures various death and living benefit guarantees associated with variable annuities issued primarily in the United States. We generally receive a monthly premium during the accumulation phase of the covered annuities (in-force) based on a percentage of either the underlying accumulated account values or the underlying accumulated guaranteed values. Depending on an annuitant's age, the accumulation phase can last many years. To limit our exposure under these programs, all reinsurance treaties include annual or aggregate claim limits and many include an aggregate deductible.
The guarantees which are payable on death, referred to as guaranteed minimum death benefits (GMDB), principally cover shortfalls between accumulated account value at the time of an annuitant's death and either i) an annuitant's total deposits; ii) an annuitant's total deposits plus a minimum annual return; or iii) the highest accumulated account value attained at any policy anniversary date. In addition, a death benefit may be based on a formula specified in the variable annuity contract that uses a percentage of the growth of the underlying contract value. Liabilities for GMDBs are based on cumulative assessments or premiums to date multiplied by a benefit ratio that is determined by estimating the present value of benefit payments and related adjustment expenses divided by the present value of cumulative assessment or expected premiums during the contract period.
Under reinsurance programs covering GLBs, we assume the risk of guaranteed minimum income benefits (GMIB) associated with variable annuity contracts. The GMIB risk is triggered if, at the time the contract holder elects to convert the accumulated account value to a periodic payment stream (annuitize), the accumulated account value is not sufficient to provide a guaranteed minimum level of monthly income. Our GLB reinsurance products meet the definition of a derivative for accounting purposes and are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in Realized gains (losses) in the Consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 10 a) for additional information.
k) Deposit assets and liabilities
Deposit assets arise from ceded reinsurance contracts purchased that do not transfer significant underwriting or timing risk. Deposit liabilities include reinsurance deposit liabilities and contract holder deposit funds. The reinsurance deposit liabilities arise from contracts sold for which there is not a significant transfer of risk. Contract holder deposit funds represent a liability for investment contracts sold that do not meet the definition of an insurance contract, and certain of these contracts are sold with a guaranteed rate of return. Under deposit accounting, consideration received or paid is recorded as a deposit asset or liability in the balance sheet as opposed to recording premiums and losses in the statements of operations.
Interest income on deposit assets, representing the consideration received or to be received in excess of cash payments related to the deposit contract, is earned based on an effective yield calculation. The calculation of the effective yield is based on the amount and timing of actual cash flows at the balance sheet date and the estimated amount and timing of future cash flows. The effective yield is recalculated periodically to reflect revised estimates of cash flows. When a change in the actual or estimated cash flows occurs, the resulting change to the carrying amount of the deposit asset is reported as income or expense. Deposit assets of $101 million and $107 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, are reflected in Other assets in the Consolidated balance sheets and the accretion of deposit assets related to interest pursuant to the effective yield calculation is reflected in Net investment income in the Consolidated statements of operations.
Deposit liabilities include reinsurance deposit liabilities of $74 million and $86 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively and contract holder deposit funds of $2.2 billion for both periods. Deposit liabilities are reflected in Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities in the Consolidated balance sheets. At contract inception, the deposit liability equals net cash received. An accretion rate is established based on actuarial estimates whereby the deposit liability is increased to the estimated amount payable over the contract term. The deposit accretion rate is the rate of return required to fund expected future payment obligations. We periodically reassess the estimated ultimate liability and related expected rate of return. Changes to the deposit liability are generally reflected through Interest expense to reflect the cumulative effect of the period the contract has been in force, and by an adjustment to the future accretion rate of the liability over the remaining estimated contract term.
The liability for contract holder deposit funds equals accumulated policy account values, which consist of the deposit payments plus credited interest less withdrawals and amounts assessed through the end of the period.
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l) Property and Equipment
Property and equipment used in operations are capitalized and carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and are reported within Other assets in the Consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2021, property and equipment totaled $2.0 billion, consisting principally of capitalized software costs of $1.4 billion incurred to develop or obtain computer software for internal use and company-owned facilities of $228 million. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. For capitalized software, the estimated useful life is generally three to five years, but can be as long as 15 years and for company-owned facilities the estimated useful life is 40 years. At December 31, 2020, property and equipment totaled $2.0 billion.
m) Foreign currency remeasurement and translation
The functional currency for each of our foreign operations is generally the currency of the local operating environment. Transactions in currencies other than a foreign operation's functional currency are remeasured into the functional currency, and the resulting foreign exchange gains and losses are reflected in Net realized gains (losses) in the Consolidated statements of operations. Functional currency assets and liabilities are translated into the reporting currency, U.S. dollars, using period end exchange rates and the related translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of AOCI in Shareholders' equity. Functional statement of operations amounts expressed in functional currencies are translated using average exchange rates.
n) Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses generally include all operating costs other than policy acquisition costs. The North America Commercial P&C Insurance segment manages and uses an in-house third-party claims administrator, ESIS Inc. (ESIS). ESIS performs claims management and risk control services for domestic and international organizations that self-insure P&C exposures as well as internal P&C exposures. The net operating income of ESIS is included within Administrative expenses in the Consolidated statements of operations and were $25 million, $18 million, and $47 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
o) Income taxes
Income taxes have been recorded related to those operations subject to income tax. Deferred tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences between the amounts recorded in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax law or rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance against deferred tax assets is recorded if it is more likely than not that all, or some portion, of the benefits related to these deferred tax assets will not be realized. The valuation allowance assessment considers tax planning strategies, where appropriate.
We recognize uncertain tax positions that are determined to be more likely than not of being sustained upon examination. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.
p) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average shares outstanding, including participating securities with non-forfeitable rights to dividends such as unvested restricted stock. All potentially dilutive securities, including stock options are excluded from the basic earnings per share calculation. In calculating diluted earnings per share, the weighted-average shares outstanding is increased to include all potentially dilutive securities. Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income by the applicable weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year.
q) Share-based compensation
Chubb measures and records compensation cost for all share-based payment awards at grant-date fair value. Compensation costs are recognized for vesting of share-based payment awards with only service conditions on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award were, in substance, multiple awards. For retirement-eligible participants, compensation costs for certain share-based payment awards are recognized immediately at the date of grant. Refer to Note 12 for additional information.
r) Chubb integration expenses
Direct costs related to the Chubb Corp acquisition were expensed as incurred. Chubb integration expenses were $23 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and include all internal and external costs directly related to the integration activities of the Chubb Corp acquisition. These expenses principally consisted of personnel-related expenses, consulting fees, and rebranding.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
s) New accounting pronouncements
Accounting guidance not yet adopted
Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts
In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance to improve the existing recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements for long-duration contracts issued by an insurance entity. The amendments in this update require more frequent updating of assumptions and a standardized discount rate for the future policy benefit liability, a requirement to use the fair value measurement model for policies with market risk benefits, simplified amortization of deferred acquisition costs, and enhanced disclosures. This standard will be effective in the first quarter of 2023 with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the effect of adopting this guidance on our financial condition and results of operations. We will be better able to quantify the effect of adopting this standard as we progress in our implementation process and draw nearer to the date of adoption.
2. Acquisitions
Cigna’s Life and Accident and Health (A&H) Insurance Business in Asia-Pacific Markets
On October 7, 2021, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the life and non-life insurance companies that house the personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance business of Cigna in seven Asia-Pacific markets, including Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia and its interest in a joint venture in Turkey, for approximately $5.75 billion in cash, subject to certain post-closing purchase adjustments. The transaction is expected to be completed in 2022. The timing of completion is subject to required regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Huatai Group
Chubb maintains a direct investment in Huatai Insurance Group Co., Ltd. (Huatai Group). Huatai Group is the parent company of, and owns 100 percent of, Huatai Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd. (Huatai P&C), approximately 80 percent of Huatai Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Huatai Life), and approximately 82 percent of Huatai Asset Management Co., Ltd. (collectively, Huatai). Huatai Group's insurance operations have more than 600 branches and approximately 19 million customers in China.
As of December 31, 2021, Chubb's aggregate ownership interest in Huatai Group was approximately 47.3 percent. Chubb applies the equity method of accounting to its investment in Huatai Group by recording its share of net income or loss in Other (income) expense in the Consolidated statements of operations.
During 2021, Chubb entered into agreements with several counterparties to purchase incremental ownership interests in Huatai Group totaling approximately 31.8 percent for approximately $2.2 billion. In connection with these agreements, Chubb paid approximately $1.1 billion in deposits. In January 2022, we paid $113 million relating to these agreements. Chubb entered into an agreement to acquire an approximate 7.1 percent ownership interest in Huatai Group for approximately $0.5 billion, which was paid as a deposit in 2020. The purchase of the additional ownership interests is contingent upon important conditions. As Chubb’s ownership interest increases, we will continue to evaluate the appropriateness of consolidation accounting in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 810, Consolidation, and other applicable regulations.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
3. Investments
a) Fixed maturities
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December 31, 2021 | Amortized Cost | | Valuation Allowance | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Fair Value | | | | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | | | | |
Available for sale | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | $ | 2,111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 109 | | | $ | (6) | | | $ | 2,214 | | | | | |
Non-U.S. | 25,156 | | | (8) | | | 953 | | | (272) | | | 25,829 | | | | | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | 37,844 | | | (6) | | | 1,410 | | | (185) | | | 39,063 | | | | | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 20,080 | | | — | | | 532 | | | (123) | | | 20,489 | | | | | |
Municipal | 5,302 | | | — | | | 216 | | | (5) | | | 5,513 | | | | | |
| $ | 90,493 | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | 3,220 | | | $ | (591) | | | $ | 93,108 | | | | | |
| Amortized Cost | | Valuation Allowance | | Net Carrying Value | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Fair Value | | |
Held to maturity | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | $ | 1,213 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,213 | | | $ | 34 | | | $ | (3) | | | $ | 1,244 | | | |
Non-U.S. | 1,201 | | | (5) | | | 1,196 | | | 66 | | | — | | | 1,262 | | | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | 2,032 | | | (28) | | | 2,004 | | | 197 | | | — | | | 2,201 | | | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 1,731 | | | (1) | | | 1,730 | | | 74 | | | (1) | | | 1,803 | | | |
Municipal | 3,976 | | | (1) | | | 3,975 | | | 162 | | | — | | | 4,137 | | | |
| $ | 10,153 | | | $ | (35) | | | $ | 10,118 | | | $ | 533 | | | $ | (4) | | | $ | 10,647 | | | |
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December 31, 2020 | Amortized Cost | | Valuation Allowance | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Fair Value | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | |
Available for sale | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | $ | 2,471 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 199 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,670 | | |
Non-U.S. | 24,594 | | | (6) | | | 1,808 | | | (42) | | | 26,354 | | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | 34,095 | | | (14) | | | 2,322 | | | (72) | | | 36,331 | | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 17,456 | | | — | | | 1,022 | | | (8) | | | 18,470 | | |
Municipal | 6,572 | | | — | | | 304 | | | (2) | | | 6,874 | | |
| $ | 85,188 | | | $ | (20) | | | $ | 5,655 | | | $ | (124) | | | $ | 90,699 | | |
| Amortized Cost | | Valuation Allowance | | Net Carrying Value | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | Fair Value |
Held to maturity | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | $ | 1,392 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,392 | | | $ | 60 | | | $ | — | | $ | 1,452 | |
Non-U.S. | 1,295 | | | (7) | | | 1,288 | | | 118 | | | (1) | | 1,405 | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | 2,185 | | | (35) | | | 2,150 | | | 288 | | | — | | 2,438 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 2,000 | | | (1) | | | 1,999 | | | 148 | | | (1) | | 2,146 | |
Municipal | 4,825 | | | (1) | | | 4,824 | | | 245 | | | — | | 5,069 | |
| $ | 11,697 | | | $ | (44) | | | $ | 11,653 | | | $ | 859 | | | $ | (2) | | $ | 12,510 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
The following table presents the amortized cost of our HTM securities according to S&P rating:
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| | December 31 | |
| | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Amortized cost | | % of Total | Amortized cost | | % of Total | |
AAA | $ | 2,089 | | | 21 | % | $ | 2,511 | | | 22 | % | |
AA | 5,303 | | | 52 | % | 6,193 | | | 53 | % | |
A | 1,964 | | | 19 | % | 2,138 | | | 18 | % | |
BBB | 773 | | | 8 | % | 826 | | | 7 | % | |
BB | 23 | | | — | % | 28 | | | — | % | |
Other | 1 | | | — | % | 1 | | | — | % | |
Total | $ | 10,153 | | | 100 | % | $ | 11,697 | | | 100 | % | |
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The following table presents fixed maturities by contractual maturity:
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| | | December 31 |
| | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Net Carrying Value | | Fair Value | | Net Carrying Value | | Fair Value |
Available for sale | | | | | | | |
Due in 1 year or less | $ | 4,498 | | | $ | 4,498 | | | $ | 4,760 | | | $ | 4,760 | |
Due after 1 year through 5 years | 25,542 | | | 25,542 | | | 26,227 | | | 26,227 | |
Due after 5 years through 10 years | 28,207 | | | 28,207 | | | 27,232 | | | 27,232 | |
Due after 10 years | 14,372 | | | 14,372 | | | 14,010 | | | 14,010 | |
| 72,619 | | | 72,619 | | | 72,229 | | | 72,229 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 20,489 | | | 20,489 | | | 18,470 | | | 18,470 | |
| $ | 93,108 | | | $ | 93,108 | | | $ | 90,699 | | | $ | 90,699 | |
Held to maturity | | | | | | | |
Due in 1 year or less | $ | 888 | | | $ | 894 | | | $ | 1,231 | | | $ | 1,240 | |
Due after 1 year through 5 years | 3,744 | | | 3,846 | | | 3,592 | | | 3,760 | |
Due after 5 years through 10 years | 2,242 | | | 2,349 | | | 3,029 | | | 3,228 | |
Due after 10 years | 1,514 | | | 1,755 | | | 1,802 | | | 2,136 | |
| 8,388 | | | 8,844 | | | 9,654 | | | 10,364 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 1,730 | | | 1,803 | | | 1,999 | | | 2,146 | |
| $ | 10,118 | | | $ | 10,647 | | | $ | 11,653 | | | $ | 12,510 | |
Expected maturities could differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations, with or without call or prepayment penalties.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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b) Gross unrealized loss
Fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2021 and 2020 comprised both investment grade and below investment grade securities for which fair value declined primarily due to widening credit spreads since the date of purchase.
The following tables present, for AFS fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position (including securities on loan) that are not deemed to have expected credit losses, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the security has continuously been in an unrealized loss position:
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| 0 – 12 Months | | Over 12 Months | | Total |
December 31, 2021 | Fair Value | | Gross Unrealized Loss | | Fair Value | | Gross Unrealized Loss | | Fair Value | | Gross Unrealized Loss |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | $ | 363 | | | $ | (3) | | | $ | 70 | | | $ | (3) | | | $ | 433 | | | $ | (6) | |
Non-U.S. | 6,917 | | | (196) | | | 1,093 | | | (62) | | | 8,010 | | | (258) | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | 9,449 | | | (145) | | | 806 | | | (32) | | | 10,255 | | | (177) | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 8,086 | | | (116) | | | 190 | | | (7) | | | 8,276 | | | (123) | |
Municipal | 226 | | | (5) | | | — | | | — | | | 226 | | | (5) | |
Total AFS fixed maturities | $ | 25,041 | | | $ | (465) | | | $ | 2,159 | | | $ | (104) | | | $ | 27,200 | | | $ | (569) | |
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| 0 – 12 Months | | Over 12 Months | | Total |
December 31, 2020 | Fair Value | | Gross Unrealized Loss | | Fair Value | | Gross Unrealized Loss | | Fair Value | | Gross Unrealized Loss |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | |
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Non-U.S. | $ | 1,628 | | | $ | (35) | | | $ | 114 | | | $ | (5) | | | $ | 1,742 | | | $ | (40) | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | 2,212 | | | (33) | | | 593 | | | (14) | | | 2,805 | | | (47) | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 875 | | | (6) | | | 35 | | | (2) | | | 910 | | | (8) | |
Municipal | 40 | | | (1) | | | 16 | | | (1) | | | 56 | | | (2) | |
Total AFS fixed maturities | $ | 4,755 | | | $ | (75) | | | $ | 758 | | | $ | (22) | | | $ | 5,513 | | | $ | (97) | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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c) Net realized gains (losses)
The following table presents the components of net realized gains (losses) and the change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments:
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Fixed maturities: | | | | | |
OTTI on fixed maturities, gross | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (90) | |
OTTI on fixed maturities recognized in OCI (pre-tax) | — | | | — | | | 32 | |
OTTI on fixed maturities, net | — | | | — | | | (58) | |
Gross realized gains excluding OTTI | 142 | | | 244 | | | 203 | |
Gross realized losses excluding OTTI | (123) | | | (366) | | | (176) | |
Net (provision for) recovery of expected credit losses | 14 | | | 11 | | | — | |
Impairment (1) | (30) | | | (170) | | | — | |
Total fixed maturities | 3 | | | (281) | | | (31) | |
Equity securities | 662 | | | 586 | | | 104 | |
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Other investments | 111 | | | (32) | | | (20) | |
Foreign exchange | 348 | | | (483) | | | 7 | |
Investment and embedded derivative instruments | (72) | | | 81 | | | (435) | |
Fair value adjustments on insurance derivative | 316 | | | (202) | | | (4) | |
S&P futures | (202) | | | (108) | | | (138) | |
Other derivative instruments | (8) | | | 1 | | | (8) | |
Other | (6) | | | (60) | | | (5) | |
Net realized gains (losses) (pre-tax) | $ | 1,152 | | | $ | (498) | | | $ | (530) | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (pre-tax): | | | | | |
Fixed maturities available for sale | $ | (2,901) | | | $ | 2,628 | | | $ | 3,769 | |
Fixed maturities held to maturity | (18) | | | (24) | | | (31) | |
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Other | (19) | | | (12) | | | (3) | |
Income tax (expense) benefit | 521 | | | (462) | | | (647) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (after-tax) | $ | (2,417) | | | $ | 2,130 | | | $ | 3,088 | |
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(1)Relates to certain securities we intended to sell and securities written to market entering default.
Realized gains and losses from Equity securities and Other investments from the table above include sales of securities and unrealized gains and losses from fair value changes as follows:
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| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Equity Securities | | Other Investments | | Total | | Equity Securities | | Other Investments | | Total | | Equity Securities | | Other Investments | | Total |
Net gains (losses) recognized during the period | $ | 662 | | | $ | 111 | | | $ | 773 | | | $ | 586 | | | $ | (32) | | | $ | 554 | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | (20) | | | $ | 84 | |
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized from sales of securities | 157 | | | — | | | 157 | | | 455 | | | — | | | 455 | | | 58 | | | (5) | | | 53 | |
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized for securities still held at reporting date | $ | 505 | | | $ | 111 | | | $ | 616 | | | $ | 131 | | | $ | (32) | | | $ | 99 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | (15) | | | $ | 31 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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The following table presents a roll-forward of valuation allowance for expected credit losses on fixed maturities:
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 |
Available for sale | | | |
Valuation allowance for expected credit losses - beginning of period | $ | 20 | | | $ | — | |
Impact of adoption of new accounting guidance | — | | | 25 | |
Provision for expected credit loss | 14 | | | 188 | |
Initial allowance for purchased securities with credit deterioration | — | | | 5 | |
Write-offs charged against the expected credit loss | — | | | (5) | |
Recovery of expected credit loss | (20) | | | (193) | |
Valuation allowance for expected credit losses - end of period | $ | 14 | | | $ | 20 | |
Held to maturity | | | |
Valuation allowance for expected credit losses - beginning of period | $ | 44 | | | $ | — | |
Impact of adoption of new accounting guidance | — | | | 44 | |
Provision for expected credit loss | 1 | | | 9 | |
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Recovery of expected credit loss | (10) | | | (9) | |
Valuation allowance for expected credit losses - end of period | $ | 35 | | | $ | 44 | |
The following table presents a roll-forward of pre-tax credit losses related to fixed maturities for which a portion of OTTI was recognized in OCI:
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| | Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | 2019 |
Balance of credit losses related to securities still held – beginning of year | | | $ | 34 | |
Additions where no OTTI was previously recorded | | | 33 | |
Additions where an OTTI was previously recorded | | | 4 | |
Reductions for securities sold during the period | | | (41) | |
Balance of credit losses related to securities still held – end of year | | | $ | 30 | |
d) Other investments
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| December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 |
Alternative investments: | | | |
Partially-owned investment companies | $ | 9,210 | | | $ | 5,969 | |
Limited partnerships | 631 | | | 547 | |
Investment funds | 267 | | | 254 | |
Alternative investments | 10,108 | | | 6,770 | |
Life insurance policies | 481 | | | 438 | |
Policy loans | 243 | | | 233 | |
Non-qualified separate account assets (1) | 278 | | | 316 | |
Other | 59 | | | 188 | |
Total | $ | 11,169 | | | $ | 7,945 | |
(1)Non-qualified separate account assets are comprised of mutual funds, supported by assets that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Alternative investments
Alternative investments include partially-owned investment companies, investment funds, and limited partnerships measured at fair value using net asset value (NAV) as a practical expedient. The following table presents, by investment category, the expected liquidation period, fair value, and maximum future funding commitments of alternative investments:
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Expected Liquidation Period of Underlying Assets | | Fair Value | | Maximum Future Funding Commitments | | Fair Value | | Maximum Future Funding Commitments |
Financial | 2 to 10 Years | | $ | 1,096 | | | $ | 267 | | | $ | 673 | | | $ | 237 | |
Real assets | 2 to 11 Years | | 1,193 | | | 766 | | | 805 | | | 598 | |
Distressed | 2 to 8 Years | | 753 | | | 641 | | | 358 | | | 970 | |
Private credit | 3 to 8 Years | | 84 | | | 279 | | | 88 | | | 270 | |
Traditional | 2 to 14 Years | | 6,647 | | | 5,200 | | | 4,519 | | | 1,125 | |
Vintage | 1 to 2 Years | | 68 | | | — | | | 73 | | | — | |
Investment funds | Not Applicable | | 267 | | | — | | | 254 | | | — | |
| | | $ | 10,108 | | | $ | 7,153 | | | $ | 6,770 | | | $ | 3,200 | |
Included in all categories in the above table, except for Investment funds, are investments for which Chubb will never have the contractual option to redeem but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets. Further, for all categories except for Investment funds, Chubb does not have the ability to sell or transfer the investments without the consent from the general partner of individual funds.
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Investment Category | | Consists of investments in private equity funds: |
Financial | | targeting financial services companies, such as financial institutions and insurance services worldwide |
Real assets | | targeting investments related to hard physical assets, such as real estate, infrastructure and natural resources |
Distressed | | targeting distressed corporate debt/credit and equity opportunities in the U.S. |
Private credit | | targeting privately originated corporate debt investments, including senior secured loans and subordinated bonds |
Traditional | | employing traditional private equity investment strategies such as buyout and growth equity globally |
Vintage | | funds where the initial fund term has expired |
Included in partially-owned investment companies and limited partnerships are 130 individual limited partnerships covering a broad range of investment strategies including large cap buyouts, specialist buyouts, growth capital, distressed, mezzanine, real estate, and co-investments. The underlying portfolio consists of various public and private debt and equity securities of publicly traded and privately held companies and real estate assets. The underlying investments across various partnerships, geographies, industries, asset types, and investment strategies provide risk diversification within the limited partnership portfolio and the overall investment portfolio.
Investment funds employ various investment strategies such as long/short equity and arbitrage/distressed. Included in this category are investments for which Chubb has the option to redeem at agreed upon value as described in each investment fund’s subscription agreement. Depending on the terms of the various subscription agreements, investment fund investments may be redeemed monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. If Chubb wishes to redeem an investment fund investment, it must first determine if the investment fund is still in a lock-up period (a time when Chubb cannot redeem its investment so that the investment fund manager has time to build the portfolio). If the investment fund is no longer in its lock-up period, Chubb must then notify the investment fund manager of its intention to redeem by the notification date prescribed by the subscription agreement. Subsequent to notification, the investment fund can redeem Chubb’s investment within several months of the notification. Notice periods for redemption of the investment funds are up to 270 days. Chubb can redeem its investment funds without consent from the investment fund managers.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
e) Investments in partially-owned insurance companies
The following table presents Investments in partially-owned insurance companies:
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) | Carrying Value | | Goodwill | | Direct Ownership Percentage | | Carrying Value | | Goodwill | | Direct Ownership Percentage | | Domicile | |
Huatai Group | $ | 2,698 | | | $ | 1,355 | | | 47 | % | | $ | 2,461 | | | $ | 1,313 | | | 47 | % | | China | |
Huatai Life Insurance Company | 253 | | | 71 | | | 20 | % | | 201 | | | 69 | | | 20 | % | | China | |
Freisenbruch-Meyer | 10 | | | 3 | | | 40 | % | | 10 | | | 3 | | | 40 | % | | Bermuda | |
Chubb Arabia Cooperative Insurance Company | 23 | | | — | | | 30 | % | | 23 | | | — | | | 30 | % | | Saudi Arabia | |
Russian Reinsurance Company | 4 | | | — | | | 23 | % | | 4 | | | — | | | 23 | % | | Russia | |
ABR Reinsurance Ltd. | 142 | | | — | | | 17 | % | | 114 | | | — | | | 16 | % | | Bermuda | |
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Total | $ | 3,130 | | | $ | 1,429 | | | | | $ | 2,813 | | | $ | 1,385 | | | | | | |
Chubb’s aggregate direct and indirect ownership in Huatai Life is approximately 57.7 percent, comprising 20 percent direct and 37.7 percent indirect ownership interest.
The table above excludes the 38.7 percent of additional ownership commitment in Huatai Group that is contingent upon important conditions. Refer to Note 2 for additional information.
f) Net investment income
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Fixed maturities (1) | $ | 3,300 | | | $ | 3,321 | | | $ | 3,385 | |
Short-term investments | 35 | | | 48 | | | 84 | |
Other interest income | 11 | | | 19 | | | 25 | |
Equity securities | 150 | | | 81 | | | 26 | |
Other investments | 147 | | | 82 | | | 78 | |
Gross investment income (1) | 3,643 | | | 3,551 | | | 3,598 | |
Investment expenses | (187) | | | (176) | | | (172) | |
Net investment income (1) | $ | 3,456 | | | $ | 3,375 | | | $ | 3,426 | |
(1) Includes amortization expense related to fair value adjustment of acquired invested assets related to the Chubb Corp acquisition | $ | (84) | | | $ | (116) | | | $ | (161) | |
g) Restricted assets
Chubb is required to maintain assets on deposit with various regulatory authorities to support its insurance and reinsurance operations. These requirements are generally promulgated in the statutory regulations of the individual jurisdictions. The assets on deposit are available to settle insurance and reinsurance liabilities. Chubb is also required to restrict assets pledged under repurchase agreements, which represent Chubb's agreement to sell securities and repurchase them at a future date for a predetermined price. We use trust funds in certain large reinsurance transactions where the trust funds are set up for the benefit of the ceding companies and generally take the place of letter of credit (LOC) requirements. We have investments in segregated portfolios primarily to provide collateral or guarantees for LOC and derivative transactions. Included in restricted assets are investments, primarily fixed maturities, totaling $17,092 million and $19,605 million, and cash of $152 million and $89 million, at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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The following table presents the components of restricted assets:
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| | | December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 |
Trust funds | $ | 9,915 | | | $ | 12,305 | |
Deposits with U.S. regulatory authorities | 2,402 | | | 2,438 | |
Deposits with non-U.S. regulatory authorities | 2,873 | | | 2,905 | |
Assets pledged under repurchase agreements | 1,420 | | | 1,462 | |
Other pledged assets | 634 | | | 584 | |
Total | $ | 17,244 | | | $ | 19,694 | |
4. Fair value measurements
a) Fair value hierarchy
Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities is estimated based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The guidance defines fair value as the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy based on the reliability of the inputs. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data.
The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:
•Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;
•Level 2 – Includes, among other items, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as
interest rates and yield curves, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; and
•Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable and reflect management’s judgments about assumptions that market participants
would use in pricing an asset or liability.
We categorize financial instruments within the valuation hierarchy at the balance sheet date based upon the lowest level of inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement.
We use pricing services to obtain fair value measurements for the majority of our investment securities. Based on management’s understanding of the methodologies used, these pricing services only produce an estimate of fair value if there is observable market information that would allow them to make a fair value estimate. Based on our understanding of the market inputs used by the pricing services, all applicable investments have been valued in accordance with GAAP. We do not adjust prices obtained from pricing services. The following is a description of the valuation techniques and inputs used to determine fair values for financial instruments carried at fair value, as well as the general classification of such financial instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Fixed maturities
We use pricing services to estimate fair value measurements for the majority of our fixed maturities. The pricing services use market quotations for fixed maturities that have quoted prices in active markets; such securities are classified within Level 1. For fixed maturities other than U.S. Treasury securities that generally do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing services prepare estimates of fair value measurements using their pricing applications or pricing models, which include available relevant market information, benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing. Additional valuation factors that can be taken into account are nominal spreads, dollar basis, and liquidity adjustments. The pricing services evaluate each asset class based on relevant market and credit information, perceived market movements, and sector news. The market inputs used in the pricing evaluation, listed in the approximate order of priority include: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data, and industry and economic events. The extent of the use of each input is dependent on the asset class and the market conditions. Given the asset class, the priority of the use of inputs may change, or some market inputs may not be relevant. Additionally, fixed maturities valuation is more subjective when markets are less liquid due to the lack of market based inputs (i.e., stale pricing) and may require the use of models to be priced. The lack of market based inputs may increase the potential that an investment's estimated fair value is not reflective of the price at which an actual transaction would occur. The overwhelming majority of fixed
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maturities are classified within Level 2 because the most significant inputs used in the pricing techniques are observable. For a small number of fixed maturities, we obtain a single broker quote (typically from a market maker). Due to the disclaimers on the quotes that indicate that the price is indicative only, we include these fair value estimates in Level 3.
Equity securities
Equity securities with active markets are classified within Level 1 as fair values are based on quoted market prices. For equity securities in markets which are less active, fair values are based on market valuations and are classified within Level 2. Equity securities for which pricing is unobservable are classified within Level 3.
Short-term investments
Short-term investments, which comprise securities due to mature within one year of the date of purchase that are traded in active markets, are classified within Level 1 as fair values are based on quoted market prices. Securities such as commercial paper and discount notes are classified within Level 2 because these securities are typically not actively traded due to their approaching maturity, and as such, their cost approximates fair value. Short-term investments for which pricing is unobservable are classified within Level 3.
Other investments
Fair values for the majority of Other investments including investments in partially-owned investment companies, investment funds, and limited partnerships are based on their respective (NAV) and are excluded from the fair value hierarchy table below. Certain of our long-duration contracts are supported by assets that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP. These assets comprise mutual funds, classified within Level 1 in the valuation hierarchy on the same basis as other equity securities traded in active markets. Other investments also include equity securities, classified within Level 1 and fixed maturities, classified within Level 2, held in rabbi trusts maintained by Chubb for deferred compensation plans and supplemental retirement plans and are classified within the valuation hierarchy on the same basis as other equity securities and fixed maturities.
Securities lending collateral
The underlying assets included in Securities lending collateral in the Consolidated balance sheets are fixed maturities which are classified in the valuation hierarchy on the same basis as other fixed maturities. Excluded from the valuation hierarchy is the corresponding liability related to Chubb’s obligation to return the collateral plus interest as it is reported at contract value and not fair value in the Consolidated balance sheets.
Investment derivative instruments
Actively traded investment derivative instruments, including futures, options, and forward contracts are classified within Level 1 as fair values are based on quoted market prices. The fair value of cross-currency swaps and interest rate swaps is based on market valuations and is classified within Level 2. Investment derivative instruments are recorded in either Other assets or Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities in the Consolidated balance sheets.
Other derivative instruments
We maintain positions in exchange-traded equity futures contracts designed to limit exposure to a severe equity market decline, which would cause an increase in expected claims and, therefore, an increase in future policy benefit reserves for our guaranteed minimum death benefits (GMDB) and an increase in the fair value liability for our guaranteed living benefits (GLB) reinsurance business. Our positions in exchange-traded equity futures contracts are classified within Level 1. The fair value of the majority of the remaining positions in other derivative instruments is based on significant observable inputs including equity security and interest rate indices. Accordingly, these are classified within Level 2. Other derivative instruments based on unobservable inputs are classified within Level 3. Other derivative instruments are recorded in either Other assets or Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities in the Consolidated balance sheets.
Separate account assets
Separate account assets represent segregated funds where investment risks are borne by the customers, except to the extent of certain guarantees made by Chubb. Separate account assets comprise mutual funds classified within Level 1 in the valuation hierarchy on the same basis as other equity securities traded in active markets. Separate account assets also include fixed maturities classified within Level 2 because the most significant inputs used in the pricing techniques are observable. Excluded from the valuation hierarchy are the corresponding liabilities as they are reported at contract value and not fair value in the Consolidated balance sheets. Separate account assets are recorded in Other assets in the Consolidated balance sheets.
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Guaranteed living benefits
The GLB arises from life reinsurance programs covering living benefit guarantees whereby we assume the risk of guaranteed minimum income benefits (GMIB) associated with variable annuity contracts. GLBs are recorded in Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities in the Consolidated balance sheets. For GLB reinsurance, Chubb estimates fair value using an internal valuation model which includes current market information and estimates of policyholder behavior. All of the treaties contain claim limits, which are factored into the valuation model. The fair value depends on a number of factors, including interest rates, equity markets, credit risk, current account value, market volatility, expected annuitization rates and other policyholder behavior, and changes in policyholder mortality. Because of the significant use of unobservable inputs including policyholder behavior, GLB reinsurance is classified within Level 3.
Financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by valuation hierarchy
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December 31, 2021 | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities available for sale | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | $ | 1,680 | | | $ | 534 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,214 | |
Non-U.S. | — | | | 25,196 | | | 633 | | | 25,829 | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | — | | | 37,014 | | | 2,049 | | | 39,063 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | — | | | 20,463 | | | 26 | | | 20,489 | |
Municipal | — | | | 5,513 | | | — | | | 5,513 | |
| 1,680 | | | 88,720 | | | 2,708 | | | 93,108 | |
Equity securities | 4,705 | | | — | | | 77 | | | 4,782 | |
Short-term investments | 1,744 | | | 1,395 | | | 7 | | | 3,146 | |
Other investments (1) | 286 | | | 481 | | | — | | | 767 | |
Securities lending collateral | — | | | 1,831 | | | — | | | 1,831 | |
Investment derivative instruments | 58 | | | — | | | — | | | 58 | |
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Separate account assets | 5,461 | | | 99 | | | — | | | 5,560 | |
Total assets measured at fair value (1) | $ | 13,934 | | | $ | 92,526 | | | $ | 2,792 | | | $ | 109,252 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Investment derivative instruments | $ | 166 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 166 | |
Other derivative instruments | 16 | | | — | | | — | | | 16 | |
GLB (2) | — | | | — | | | 745 | | | 745 | |
Total liabilities measured at fair value | $ | 182 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 745 | | | $ | 927 | |
(1)Excluded from the table above are partially-owned investments, investment funds, and limited partnerships of $10,108 million, policy loans of $243 million and other investments of $51 million at December 31, 2021 measured using NAV as a practical expedient.
(2)Our GLB reinsurance product meets the definition of a derivative instrument for accounting purposes and is accordingly carried at fair value.
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December 31, 2020 | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities available for sale | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | $ | 2,148 | | | $ | 522 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,670 | |
Non-U.S. | — | | | 25,808 | | | 546 | | | 26,354 | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | — | | | 34,758 | | | 1,573 | | | 36,331 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | — | | | 18,410 | | | 60 | | | 18,470 | |
Municipal | — | | | 6,874 | | | — | | | 6,874 | |
| 2,148 | | | 86,372 | | | 2,179 | | | 90,699 | |
Equity securities | 3,954 | | | — | | | 73 | | | 4,027 | |
Short-term investments | 2,866 | | | 1,474 | | | 5 | | | 4,345 | |
Other investments (1) | 434 | | | 438 | | | 10 | | | 882 | |
Securities lending collateral | — | | | 1,844 | | | — | | | 1,844 | |
Investment derivative instruments | 35 | | | — | | | — | | | 35 | |
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Separate account assets | 4,264 | | | 124 | | | — | | | 4,388 | |
Total assets measured at fair value (1) | $ | 13,701 | | | $ | 90,252 | | | $ | 2,267 | | | $ | 106,220 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Investment derivative instruments | $ | 52 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 52 | |
Other derivative instruments | 17 | | | — | | | — | | | 17 | |
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GLB (2) | — | | | — | | | 1,089 | | | 1,089 | |
Total liabilities measured at fair value | $ | 69 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,089 | | | $ | 1,158 | |
(1)Excluded from the table above are partially-owned investments, investment funds, and limited partnerships of $6,770 million, policy loans of $233 million and other investments of $60 million at December 31, 2020 measured using NAV as a practical expedient.
(2)Our GLB reinsurance product meets the definition of a derivative instrument for accounting purposes and is accordingly carried at fair value.
Level 3 financial instruments
The following table presents the significant unobservable inputs used in the Level 3 liability valuations. Excluded from the table below are inputs used to determine the fair value of Level 3 assets which are based on single broker quotes and contain no quantitative unobservable inputs developed by management. The majority of our fixed maturities classified as Level 3 used external pricing when markets are less liquid due to the lack of market inputs (i.e., stale pricing, broker quotes).
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) | Fair Value at December 31 2021 | | Valuation Technique | | Significant Unobservable Inputs | | Ranges | | Weighted Average (1) |
GLB (1) | $ | 745 | | | Actuarial model | | Lapse rate | | 3% - 31% | | 4.5 | % |
| | | | | Annuitization rate | | 0% - 100% | | 3.6 | % |
(1)The weighted average lapse and annuitization rates are determined by weighting each treaty's rates by the GLB contracts fair value.
The most significant policyholder behavior assumptions include lapse rates and the GMIB annuitization rates. Assumptions regarding lapse rates and GMIB annuitization rates differ by treaty, but the underlying methodologies to determine rates applied to each treaty are comparable.
A lapse rate is the percentage of in-force policies surrendered in a given calendar year. All else equal, as lapse rates increase, ultimate claim payments will decrease. In general, the base lapse function assumes low lapse rates during the surrender charge period of the GMIB contract, followed by a "spike" lapse rate in the year immediately following the surrender charge period, and then reverting to an ultimate lapse rate, typically over a 2-year period. This base rate is adjusted downward for policies with more valuable guarantees (policies with guaranteed values far in excess of their account values). Partial withdrawals and the impact of older policyholders with tax-qualified contracts (due to required minimum distributions) are also reflected in our modeling.
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The GMIB annuitization rate is the percentage of policies for which the policyholder will elect to annuitize using the guaranteed benefit provided under the GMIB. All else equal, as GMIB annuitization rates increase, ultimate claim payments will increase, subject to treaty claim limits. All GMIB reinsurance treaties include claim limits to protect Chubb in the event that actual annuitization behavior is significantly higher than expected. In general, Chubb assumes that GMIB annuitization rates will be higher for policies with more valuable guarantees (policies with guaranteed values far in excess of their account values). Chubb also assumes that GMIB annuitization rates increase as policyholders get older. In addition, we also assume that GMIB annuitization rates are higher in the first year immediately following the waiting period (the first year the policies are eligible to annuitize using the GMIB) in comparison to all subsequent years. We do not yet have fully credible annuitization experience for all clients.
The effect of changes in key market factors on assumed lapse and annuitization rates reflect emerging trends using data available from cedants. For treaties with limited experience, rates are established by blending the experience with data received from other ceding companies. The model and related assumptions are regularly re-evaluated by management and enhanced, as appropriate, based upon additional experience obtained related to policyholder behavior and availability of updated information such as market conditions, market participant assumptions, and demographics of in-force annuities. In the fourth quarter of 2021, we completed a review of policyholder behavior related to annuitizations, partial withdrawals, lapses, and mortality for our variable annuity reinsurance business. As a result, we refined our policyholder behavior assumptions (mainly those relating to annuitizations and partial withdrawals), which had an insignificant impact on net income. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we also made routine model refinements to the internal valuation model which had an insignificant impact on net income.
The following tables present a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of financial instruments measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Assets | | | | | Liabilities |
| | Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | | | | Equity securities | | Short-term investments | | Other investments | | | | | GLB (1) |
Year Ended December 31, 2021 | | Non-U.S. | | Corporate and asset-backed securities | | Mortgage-backed securities | | | | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of year | | $ | 546 | | | $ | 1,573 | | | $ | 60 | | | | | $ | 73 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 10 | | | | | | $ | 1,089 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | 24 | | | 91 | | | — | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | (11) | | | (76) | | | (18) | | | | | — | | | — | | | (10) | | | | | | — | |
Change in Net Unrealized Gains/Losses in OCI | | (30) | | | 15 | | | — | | | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | | | | — | |
Net Realized Gains/Losses | | (1) | | | (2) | | | — | | | | | 8 | | | — | | | — | | | | | | (316) | |
Purchases | | 275 | | | 1,154 | | | 18 | | | | | 21 | | | 9 | | | — | | | | | | — | |
Sales | | (48) | | | (99) | | | (1) | | | | | (25) | | | — | | | — | | | | | | — | |
Settlements | | (122) | | | (607) | | | (33) | | | | | — | | | (6) | | | — | | | | | | — | |
Other | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | | (28) | |
Balance, end of year | | $ | 633 | | | $ | 2,049 | | | $ | 26 | | | | | $ | 77 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | — | | | | | | $ | 745 | |
Net Realized Gains/Losses Attributable to Changes in Fair Value at the Balance Sheet Date | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | | $ | (316) | |
Change in Net Unrealized Gains/Losses included in OCI at the Balance Sheet Date
| | $ | (25) | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | | $ | — | |
(1)Our GLB reinsurance product meets the definition of a derivative instrument for accounting purposes and is accordingly carried at fair value.
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| Assets | | | | Liabilities |
| Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | | Equity securities | | Short-term investments | | Other investments | | | | GLB (1) |
Year Ended December 31, 2020 | Non-U.S. | | Corporate and asset-backed securities | | Mortgage-backed securities | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of year | $ | 449 | | | $ | 1,451 | | | $ | 60 | | | $ | 69 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 10 | | | | | $ | 897 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | — | | | 134 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | (16) | | | (73) | | | (1) | | | (3) | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | |
Change in Net Unrealized Gains/Losses in OCI | 19 | | | (8) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | |
Net Realized Gains/Losses | (1) | | | (30) | | | — | | | 1 | | | (1) | | | — | | | | | 202 | |
Purchases | 274 | | | 708 | | | 2 | | | 23 | | | 14 | | | — | | | | | — | |
Sales | (122) | | | (186) | | | — | | | (17) | | | (2) | | | — | | | | | — | |
Settlements | (57) | | | (423) | | | (1) | | | — | | | (12) | | | — | | | | | — | |
Other | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | (10) | |
Balance, end of year | $ | 546 | | | $ | 1,573 | | | $ | 60 | | | $ | 73 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 10 | | | | | $ | 1,089 | |
Net Realized Gains/Losses Attributable to Changes in Fair Value at the Balance Sheet Date | $ | — | | | $ | (5) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | 202 | |
Change in Net Unrealized Gains/Losses included in OCI at the Balance Sheet Date | $ | 16 | | | $ | (6) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | — | |
(1)Our GLB reinsurance product meets the definition of a derivative instrument for accounting purposes and is accordingly carried at fair value.
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| Assets | | | Liabilities |
| Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | | | | Short-term investments | | | | | | GLB (1) |
Year Ended December 31, 2019 | Non-U.S. | | Corporate and asset-backed securities | | Mortgage-backed securities | | Equity securities | | | Other investments |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of year | $ | 345 | | | $ | 1,299 | | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 11 | | | | | $ | 861 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | 11 | | | 23 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | (24) | | | (38) | | | (16) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | |
Change in Net Unrealized Gains/Losses in OCI | 13 | | | (2) | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | |
Net Realized Gains/Losses | (1) | | | (4) | | | — | | | (2) | | | — | | | — | | | | | 4 | |
Purchases | 228 | | | 577 | | | 19 | | | 34 | | | 6 | | | — | | | | | — | |
Sales | (70) | | | (125) | | | (1) | | | (21) | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | |
Settlements | (53) | | | (279) | | | (3) | | | — | | | (1) | | | (1) | | | | | — | |
Other | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | 32 | |
Balance, end of year | $ | 449 | | | $ | 1,451 | | | $ | 60 | | | $ | 69 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 10 | | | | | $ | 897 | |
Net Realized Gains/Losses Attributable to Changes in Fair Value at the Balance Sheet Date | $ | — | | | $ | (2) | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | 4 | |
Change in Net Unrealized Gains/Losses included in OCI at the Balance Sheet Date | $ | 7 | | | $ | (8) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | — | |
(1)Our GLB reinsurance product meets the definition of a derivative instrument for accounting purposes and is accordingly carried at fair value.
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b) Financial instruments disclosed, but not measured, at fair value
Chubb uses various financial instruments in the normal course of its business. Our insurance contracts are excluded from fair value of financial instruments accounting guidance, and therefore, are not included in the amounts discussed below.
The carrying values of cash, other assets, other liabilities, and other financial instruments not included below approximated their fair values.
Investments in partially-owned insurance companies
Fair values for investments in partially-owned insurance companies are based on Chubb’s share of the net assets based on the financial statements provided by those companies and are excluded from the valuation hierarchy tables below.
Short- and long-term debt, repurchase agreements, and trust preferred securities
Where practical, fair values for short-term debt, long-term debt, repurchase agreements, and trust preferred securities are estimated using discounted cash flow calculations based principally on observable inputs including incremental borrowing rates, which reflect Chubb’s credit rating, for similar types of borrowings with maturities consistent with those remaining for the debt being valued.
The following tables present fair value, by valuation hierarchy, and carrying value of the financial instruments not measured at fair value:
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December 31, 2021 | Fair Value | | Net Carrying Value |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities held to maturity | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | $ | 1,192 | | | $ | 52 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,244 | | | $ | 1,213 | |
Non-U.S. | — | | | 1,262 | | | — | | | 1,262 | | | 1,196 | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | — | | | 2,201 | | | — | | | 2,201 | | | 2,004 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | — | | | 1,803 | | | — | | | 1,803 | | | 1,730 | |
Municipal | — | | | 4,137 | | | — | | | 4,137 | | | 3,975 | |
Total assets | $ | 1,192 | | | $ | 9,455 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,647 | | | $ | 10,118 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase agreements | $ | — | | | $ | 1,406 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,406 | | | $ | 1,406 | |
Short-term debt | — | | | 1,019 | | | — | | | 1,019 | | | 999 | |
Long-term debt | — | | | 16,848 | | | — | | | 16,848 | | | 15,169 | |
Trust preferred securities | — | | | 460 | | | — | | | 460 | | | 308 | |
Total liabilities | $ | — | | | $ | 19,733 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,733 | | | $ | 17,882 | |
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December 31, 2020 | Fair Value | | Net Carrying Value |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities held to maturity | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | $ | 1,395 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,452 | | | $ | 1,392 | |
Non-U.S. | — | | | 1,405 | | | — | | | 1,405 | | | 1,288 | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | — | | | 2,438 | | | — | | | 2,438 | | | 2,150 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | — | | | 2,146 | | | — | | | 2,146 | | | 1,999 | |
Municipal | — | | | 5,069 | | | — | | | 5,069 | | | 4,824 | |
Total assets | $ | 1,395 | | | $ | 11,115 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,510 | | | $ | 11,653 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase agreements | $ | — | | | $ | 1,405 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,405 | | | $ | 1,405 | |
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Long-term debt | — | | | 17,487 | | | — | | | 17,487 | | | 14,948 | |
Trust preferred securities | — | | | 473 | | | — | | | 473 | | | 308 | |
Total liabilities | $ | — | | | $ | 19,365 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,365 | | | $ | 16,661 | |
5. Reinsurance
a) Consolidated reinsurance
Chubb purchases reinsurance to manage various exposures including catastrophe risks. Although reinsurance agreements contractually obligate Chubb's reinsurers to reimburse it for the agreed-upon portion of its gross paid losses, they do not discharge Chubb's primary liability. The amounts for net premiums written and net premiums earned in the Consolidated statements of operations are net of reinsurance. The following table presents direct, assumed, and ceded premiums:
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Premiums written | | | | |
Direct | $ | 42,811 | | | $ | 37,749 | | | $ | 36,848 | |
Assumed | 3,969 | | | 3,512 | | | 3,276 | |
Ceded | (8,912) | | | (7,441) | | | (7,849) | |
Net | $ | 37,868 | | | $ | 33,820 | | | $ | 32,275 | |
Premiums earned | | | | | |
Direct | $ | 41,138 | | | $ | 37,037 | | | $ | 35,876 | |
Assumed | 3,650 | | | 3,323 | | | 3,107 | |
Ceded | (8,433) | | | (7,243) | | | (7,693) | |
Net | $ | 36,355 | | | $ | 33,117 | | | $ | 31,290 | |
Ceded losses and loss expenses incurred were $6.1 billion, $5.0 billion, and $4.9 billion for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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b) Reinsurance recoverable on ceded reinsurance
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| | December 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Net Reinsurance Recoverable (1) | | Valuation allowance | | Net Reinsurance Recoverable (1) | | Valuation allowance |
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses | $ | 16,184 | | | $ | 271 | | | $ | 14,647 | | | $ | 257 | |
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses | 1,182 | | | 58 | | | 945 | | | 57 | |
Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses | $ | 17,366 | | | $ | 329 | | | $ | 15,592 | | | $ | 314 | |
Reinsurance recoverable on policy benefits | $ | 213 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 206 | | | $ | 5 | |
(1) Net of valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance.
The increase in reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses in 2021 was primarily due to higher underlying ceded exposures due to premium growth, and unfavorable prior period development in certain lines.
The following table presents a roll-forward of valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance related to Reinsurance recoverable on loss and loss expenses:
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | 2020 |
Valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance - beginning of period | $ | 314 | | $ | 316 | |
Provision for uncollectible reinsurance | 66 | | 21 | |
Write-offs charged against the valuation allowance | (50) | | (25) | |
Foreign exchange revaluation | (1) | | 2 | |
Valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance - end of period | $ | 329 | | $ | 314 | |
The following tables present a listing, at December 31, 2021, of the categories of Chubb's reinsurers:
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December 31, 2021 | Gross Reinsurance Recoverable on Loss and Loss Expenses | | Valuation allowance for Uncollectible Reinsurance | | % of Gross Reinsurance Recoverable |
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) | | |
Categories | |
Largest reinsurers | $ | 8,441 | | | $ | 102 | | | 1.2 | % |
Other reinsurers rated A- or better | 5,435 | | | 63 | | | 1.2 | % |
Other reinsurers rated lower than A- or not rated | 315 | | | 48 | | | 15.3 | % |
Pools | 415 | | | 10 | | | 2.4 | % |
Structured settlements | 516 | | | 13 | | | 2.5 | % |
Captives | 2,325 | | | 28 | | | 1.2 | % |
Other | 248 | | | 65 | | | 26.2 | % |
Total | $ | 17,695 | | | $ | 329 | | | 1.9 | % |
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Largest Reinsurers | | | |
ABR Reinsurance Capital Holdings | HDI Group (Hannover Re) | Munich Re Group | Swiss Re Group |
Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group | Lloyd's of London | Partner Re Group | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Categories of Chubb's reinsurers | | Comprises: |
Largest reinsurers | | • All groups of reinsurers or captives where the gross recoverable exceeds one percent of Chubb's total shareholders' equity. |
Other reinsurers rated A- or better | | • All reinsurers rated A- or better that were not included in the largest reinsurer category. |
Other reinsurers rated lower than A- or not rated | | • All reinsurers rated lower than A- or not rated that were not included in the largest reinsurer category. |
Pools | | • Related to Chubb's voluntary pool participation and Chubb's mandatory pool participation required by law in certain states. |
Structured settlements | | • Annuities purchased from life insurance companies to settle claims. Since we retain ultimate liability in the event that the life company fails to pay, we reflect the amounts as both a liability and a recoverable/receivable for GAAP purposes. |
Captives | | • Companies established and owned by our insurance clients to assume a significant portion of their direct insurance risk from Chubb; structured to allow clients to self-insure a portion of their reinsurance risk. It generally is our policy to obtain collateral equal to expected losses. Where appropriate, exceptions are granted but only with review and approval at a senior officer level. Excludes captives included in the largest reinsurer category. |
Other | | • Amounts recoverable that are in dispute or are from companies that are in supervision, rehabilitation, or liquidation. |
The valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance is principally based on an analysis of the credit quality of the reinsurer and collateral balances. We establish the valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance for the Other category based on a case-by-case analysis of individual situations including the merits of the underlying matter, credit and collateral analysis, and consideration.
6. Goodwill and Other intangible assets
Goodwill
The following table presents a roll-forward of Goodwill by segment:
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) | North America Commercial P&C Insurance | | North America Personal P&C Insurance | | North America Agricultural Insurance | | Overseas General Insurance | | Global Reinsurance | | Life Insurance | | Chubb Consolidated |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | $ | 6,955 | | | $ | 2,234 | | | $ | 134 | | | $ | 4,785 | | | $ | 371 | | | $ | 817 | | | $ | 15,296 | |
Acquisition of Banchile Seguros de Vida | — | | | — | | | — | | | 16 | | | — | | | 28 | | | 44 | |
Foreign exchange revaluation and other | 17 | | | 6 | | | — | | | 35 | | | — | | | 2 | | | 60 | |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | $ | 6,972 | | | $ | 2,240 | | | $ | 134 | | | $ | 4,836 | | | $ | 371 | | | $ | 847 | | | $ | 15,400 | |
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Foreign exchange revaluation and other | — | | | — | | | — | | | (183) | | | — | | | (4) | | | (187) | |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | 6,972 | | | $ | 2,240 | | | $ | 134 | | | $ | 4,653 | | | $ | 371 | | | $ | 843 | | | $ | 15,213 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets that are subject to amortization principally relate to agency distribution relationships and renewal rights and other intangible assets that are not subject to amortization principally relate to trademarks.
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| December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 |
Subject to amortization | $ | 2,508 | | | $ | 2,846 | |
Not subject to amortization | 2,947 | | | 2,965 | |
Total | $ | 5,455 | | | $ | 5,811 | |
Amortization expense related to purchased intangibles was $287 million, $290 million, and $305 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019. The following table presents, as of December 31, 2021, the expected estimated pre-tax amortization expense (benefit) of purchased intangibles, at current foreign currency exchange rates, for the next five years:
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| Associated with the Chubb Corp Acquisition | | | | |
For the Years Ending December 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars) | Agency distribution relationships and renewal rights | | Fair value adjustment on Unpaid losses and loss expense (1) | | Total | | Other intangible assets | | Total Amortization of purchased intangibles |
2022 | $ | 196 | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | 182 | | | $ | 99 | | | $ | 281 | |
2023 | 177 | | | (6) | | | 171 | | | 94 | | | 265 | |
2024 | 160 | | | (6) | | | 154 | | | 88 | | | 242 | |
2025 | 144 | | | (6) | | | 138 | | | 87 | | | 225 | |
2026 | 130 | | | (6) | | | 124 | | | 85 | | | 209 | |
Total | $ | 807 | | | $ | (38) | | | $ | 769 | | | $ | 453 | | | $ | 1,222 | |
(1)In connection with the Chubb Corp acquisition, we recorded an increase to Unpaid losses and loss expenses acquired to adjust the carrying value of Chubb Corp's historical Unpaid losses and loss expenses to fair value as of the acquisition date. This fair value adjustment amortizes through Amortization of purchased intangibles on the Consolidated statements of operations through the year 2032. The balance of the fair value adjustment on Unpaid losses and loss expense was $90 million and $110 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Refer to Note 1(h) for additional information.
VOBA
The following table presents a roll-forward of VOBA:
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Balance, beginning of year | $ | 263 | | | $ | 306 | | | $ | 295 | |
Amortization of VOBA (1) | (22) | | | (27) | | | (24) | |
Foreign exchange revaluation and other | (5) | | | (16) | | | 35 | |
Balance, end of year | $ | 236 | | | $ | 263 | | | $ | 306 | |
(1)Recognized in Policy acquisition costs in the Consolidated statements of operations.
The following table presents, as of December 31, 2021, the expected estimated pre-tax amortization expense related to VOBA for the next five years at current foreign exchange rates:
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For the Years Ending December 31 | VOBA |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
2022 | $ | 20 | |
2023 | 18 | |
2024 | 17 | |
2025 | 16 | |
2026 | 14 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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7. Unpaid losses and loss expenses
Chubb establishes reserves for the estimated unpaid ultimate liability for losses and loss expenses under the terms of its policies and agreements. Reserves include estimates for both claims that have been reported and for IBNR claims, and include estimates of expenses associated with processing and settling these claims. Reserves are recorded in Unpaid losses and loss expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. While we believe that our reserves for unpaid losses and loss expenses at December 31, 2021 are adequate, new information or trends may lead to future developments in incurred loss and loss expenses significantly greater or less than the reserves provided. Any such revisions could result in future changes in estimates of losses or reinsurance recoverable and would be reflected in our results of operations in the period in which the estimates are changed.
The following table presents a reconciliation of beginning and ending Unpaid losses and loss expenses:
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Gross unpaid losses and loss expenses, beginning of year | $ | 67,811 | | | $ | 62,690 | | | $ | 62,960 | |
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses (1) | (14,647) | | | (14,181) | | | (14,689) | |
Net unpaid losses and loss expenses, beginning of year | 53,164 | | | 48,509 | | | 48,271 | |
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Net losses and loss expenses incurred in respect of losses occurring in: | | | | | |
Current year | 22,966 | | | 22,124 | | | 19,575 | |
Prior years (2) | (986) | | | (414) | | | (845) | |
Total | 21,980 | | | 21,710 | | | 18,730 | |
Net losses and loss expenses paid in respect of losses occurring in: | | | | | |
Current year | 7,836 | | | 7,782 | | | 7,894 | |
Prior years | 10,048 | | | 9,652 | | | 10,579 | |
Total | 17,884 | | | 17,434 | | | 18,473 | |
Foreign currency revaluation and other | (501) | | | 379 | | | (19) | |
Net unpaid losses and loss expenses, end of year | 56,759 | | | 53,164 | | | 48,509 | |
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses (1) | 16,184 | | | 14,647 | | | 14,181 | |
Gross unpaid losses and loss expenses, end of year | $ | 72,943 | | | $ | 67,811 | | | $ | 62,690 | |
(1) Net of valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance.
(2) Relates to prior period loss reserve development only and excludes prior period development related to reinstatement premiums, expense adjustments and earned premiums totaling $60 million, $19 million, and $53 million for 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
The increase in gross and net unpaid losses and loss expense in 2021 is due to an increase in underlying exposure due to premium growth, partially offset by favorable prior period development. The increase in gross and net unpaid losses and loss expense in 2020 was driven by catastrophe losses incurred, principally from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The loss development tables under section c) below, present Chubb’s historical incurred and paid claims development by broad product line through December 31, 2021, net of reinsurance, as well as the cumulative number of reported claims, IBNR balances, and other supplementary information.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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The following table presents a reconciliation of the loss development tables to the liability for unpaid losses and loss expenses in the consolidated balance sheet:
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Reconciliation of Reserve Balances to Liability for Unpaid Loss and Loss Expenses |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Presented in the loss development tables: | | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Workers' Compensation | | $ | 9,942 | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Liability | | 18,736 | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Other Casualty | | 2,304 | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Non-Casualty | | 2,963 | |
North America Personal P&C Insurance | | 3,035 | |
Overseas General Insurance — Casualty | | 7,052 | |
Overseas General Insurance — Non-Casualty | | 2,984 | |
Global Reinsurance — Casualty | | 1,191 | |
Global Reinsurance — Non-Casualty | | 372 | |
Excluded from the loss development tables: | | |
Other | | 5,361 | |
Net unpaid loss and allocated loss adjustment expense | | 53,940 | |
Ceded unpaid loss and allocated loss adjustment expense: | | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Workers' Compensation | | 1,379 | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Liability | | 6,263 | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Other Casualty | | 638 | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Non-Casualty | | 1,631 | |
North America Personal P&C Insurance | | 632 | |
Overseas General Insurance — Casualty | | 2,363 | |
Overseas General Insurance — Non-Casualty | | 1,868 | |
Global Reinsurance — Casualty | | 33 | |
Global Reinsurance — Non-Casualty | | 89 | |
Other | | 1,414 | |
Ceded unpaid loss and allocated loss adjustment expense | | 16,310 | |
Unpaid loss and loss expense on other than short-duration contracts (1) | | 1,090 | |
Unpaid unallocated loss adjustment expenses | | 1,603 | |
Unpaid losses and loss expenses | | $ | 72,943 | |
(1) Primarily includes the claims reserve of our International A&H business and Life Insurance segment reserves.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Business excluded from the loss development tables
“Other” shown in the reconciliation table comprises businesses excluded from the loss development tables:
•North America Agricultural Insurance segment business, which is short-tailed with the majority of the liabilities expected to be resolved in the ensuing twelve months;
•Corporate, which includes run-off liabilities such as asbestos, environmental, and molestation and other mass tort exposures and which impact accident years older than those shown in the loss development tables below;
•Life Insurance segment business, which is generally written using long-duration contracts; and
•Certain subsets of our business due to data limitations or unsuitability to the loss development table presentation, including:
◦We underwrite loss portfolio transfers at various times; by convention, all premium and losses associated with these transactions are recorded to the policy period of the transaction, even though the accident dates of the claims covered may be a decade or more in the past. We also underwrite certain high attachment, high limit, multiple-line and excess of aggregate coverages for large commercial clients. Changes in incurred loss and cash flow patterns are volatile and sufficiently different from those of typical insureds. This category includes the loss portfolio transfer of Fireman’s Fund personal lines run-off liabilities and Alternative Risk Solutions business within the North America Commercial P&C Insurance segment;
◦2015 and prior paid history on a subset of previously acquired international businesses, within the Overseas General Insurance segment, due to limitations on the data prior to the acquisition;
◦Reinsurance recoverable bad debt; and
◦Purchase accounting adjustments related to unpaid losses and loss expenses for Chubb Corp.
a) Description of Reserving Methodologies
Our recorded reserves represent management's best estimate of the provision for unpaid claims as of the balance sheet date. The process of establishing loss and loss expense reserves can be complex and is subject to considerable uncertainty as it requires the use of estimates and judgments based on circumstances underlying the insured loss at the date of accrual. The reserves for our various product lines each require different qualitative and quantitative assumptions and judgments to be made. Management's best estimate is developed after collaboration with actuarial, underwriting, claims, legal, and finance departments and culminates with the input of reserve committees. Each business unit reserve committee includes the participation of the relevant parties from actuarial, finance, claims, and unit senior management and has the responsibility for finalizing, recommending and approving the estimate to be used as management's best estimate. Reserves are further reviewed by Chubb's Chief Actuary and senior management. The objective of such a process is to determine a single estimate that we believe represents a better estimate than any other and which is viewed by management to be the best estimate of ultimate loss settlements.
This estimate is based on a combination of exposure and experience-based actuarial methods (described below) and other considerations such as claims reviews, reinsurance recovery assumptions and/or input from other knowledgeable parties such as underwriting. Exposure-based methods are most commonly used on relatively immature origin years (i.e., the year in which the losses were incurred — “accident year” or “report year”), while experience-based methods provide a view based on the projection of loss experience that has emerged as of the valuation date. Greater reliance is placed upon experience-based methods as the pool of emerging loss experience grows and where it is deemed sufficiently credible and reliable as the basis for the estimate. In comparing the held reserve for any given origin year to the actuarial projections, judgment is required as to the credibility, uncertainty and inherent limitations of applying actuarial techniques to historical data to project future loss experience. Examples of factors that impact such judgments include, but are not limited to, the following:
•nature and complexity of underlying coverage provided and net limits of exposure provided;
•segmentation of data to provide sufficient homogeneity and credibility for loss projection methods;
•extent of credible internal historical loss data and reliance upon industry information as required;
•historical variability of actual loss emergence compared with expected loss emergence;
•reported and projected loss trends;
•extent of emerged loss experience relative to the remaining expected period of loss emergence;
•rate monitor information for new and renewal business;
•changes in claims handling practice, including impact of COVID-19 on adjudication environment;
•inflation;
•the legal environment, including impact of COVID-19 on judicial proceedings;
•facts and circumstances of large claims;
•terms and conditions of the contracts sold to our insured parties;
•impact of applicable reinsurance recoveries; and
•nature and extent of underlying assumptions.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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We have actuarial staff within each of our business units who analyze loss reserves (including loss expenses) and regularly project estimates of ultimate losses and the corresponding indications of the required IBNR reserve. Our reserving approach is a comprehensive ground-up process using data at a detailed level that reflects the specific types and coverages of the diverse products written by our various operations. The data presented in this disclosure was prepared on a more aggregated basis and with a focus on changes in incurred loss estimates over time as well as associated cash flows. We note that data prepared on this basis may not demonstrate the full spectrum of characteristics that are evident in the more detailed level studied internally.
We perform an actuarial reserve review for each product line at least once a year. For most product lines, one or more standard actuarial reserving methods may be used to determine estimates of ultimate losses and loss expenses, and from these estimates, a single actuarial central estimate is selected. The actuarial central estimate is an input to the reserve committee process described above. For the few product lines that do not lend themselves to standard actuarial reserving methods, appropriate techniques are applied to produce the actuarial central estimates. For example, run-off asbestos and environmental liability estimates are better suited to the application of account-specific exposure-based analyses to best evaluate their associated aggregate reserve levels.
b) Standard actuarial reserving methods
The judgments involved in projecting the ultimate losses include the use and interpretation of various standard actuarial reserving methods that place reliance on the extrapolation of actual historical data, loss development patterns, industry data, and other benchmarks as appropriate.
Standard actuarial reserving methods include, but are not limited to, expected loss ratio, paid and reported loss development, and Bornhuetter-Ferguson methods. A general description of these methods is provided below. In addition to these standard methods, depending upon the product line characteristics and available data, we may use other recognized actuarial methods and approaches. Implicit in the standard actuarial methods that we generally utilize is the need for two fundamental assumptions: first, the pattern by which losses are expected to emerge over time for each origin year, and second, the expected loss ratio for each origin year.
The expected loss ratio for any particular origin year is selected after consideration of a number of factors, including historical loss ratios adjusted for rate changes, premium and loss trends, industry benchmarks, the results of policy level loss modeling at the time of underwriting, and/or other more subjective considerations for the product line (e.g., terms and conditions) and external environment as noted above. The expected loss ratio for a given origin year is initially established at the start of the origin year as part of the planning process. This analysis is performed in conjunction with underwriters and management. The expected loss ratio method arrives at an ultimate loss estimate by multiplying the expected ultimate loss ratio by the corresponding premium base. This method is most commonly used as the basis for the actuarial central estimate for immature origin periods on product lines where the actual paid or reported loss experience is not yet deemed sufficiently credible to serve as the principal basis for the selection of ultimate losses. The expected loss ratio for a given origin year may be modified over time if the underlying assumptions differ from the original assumptions (e.g., the assessment of prior year loss ratios, loss trend, rate changes, actual claims, or other information).
Our selected paid and reported development patterns provide a benchmark against which the actual emerging loss experience can be monitored. Where possible, development patterns are selected based on historical loss emergence by origin year. For product lines where the historical data is viewed to have low statistical credibility, the selected development patterns also reflect relevant industry benchmarks and/or experience from similar product lines written elsewhere within Chubb. This most commonly occurs for relatively new product lines that have limited historical data or for high severity/low frequency portfolios where our historical experience exhibits considerable volatility and/or lacks credibility. The paid and reported loss development methods convert the selected loss emergence pattern to a set of multiplicative factors which are then applied to actual paid or reported losses to arrive at an estimate of ultimate losses for each period. Due to their multiplicative nature, the paid and reported loss development methods will leverage differences between actual and expected loss emergence. These methods tend to be utilized for more mature origin periods and for those portfolios where the loss emergence has been relatively consistent over time.
The Bornhuetter-Ferguson method is a combination of the expected loss ratio method and the loss development method, where the loss development method is given more weight as the origin year matures. This approach allows a logical transition between the expected loss ratio method which is generally utilized at earlier maturities and the loss development methods which are typically utilized at later maturities. We usually apply this method using reported loss data although paid data may also be used.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Short-tail business
Short-tail business generally describes product lines for which losses are typically known and paid shortly after the loss occurs. This would include, for example, most property, personal accident, and automobile physical damage policies that we write. Due to the short reporting and development pattern for these product lines, the uncertainty associated with our estimate of ultimate losses for any particular accident period diminishes relatively quickly as actual loss experience emerges. We typically assign credibility to methods that incorporate actual loss emergence, such as the paid and reported loss development and Bornhuetter-Ferguson methods, sooner than would be the case for long-tail lines at a similar stage of development for a given origin year. The reserving process for short-tail losses arising from catastrophic events typically involves an assessment by the claims department, in conjunction with underwriters and actuaries, of our exposure and estimated losses immediately following an event and then subsequent revisions of the estimated losses as our insureds provide updated actual loss information.
Long-tail business
Long-tail business describes lines of business for which specific losses may not be known/reported for some period and for which claims can take significant time to settle/close. This includes most casualty lines such as general liability, D&O, and workers' compensation. There are various factors contributing to the uncertainty and volatility of long-tail business, including the indirect impact of COVID-19 that has changed loss reporting and development patterns. In addition, uncertain future inflationary trends, changes in future legal environments, and the potential impact of major claims, such as molestation claims including the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) agreement-in-principle, added to the uncertainty and volatility in the long-tail business. Other factors are:
•The nature and complexity of underlying coverage provided and net limits of exposure provided;
•Our historical loss data and experience is sometimes too immature and lacking in credibility to rely upon for reserving purposes. Where this is the case, in our reserve analysis we may utilize industry loss ratios or industry benchmark development patterns that we believe reflect the nature and coverage of the underwritten business and its future development, where available. For such product lines, actual loss experience may differ from industry loss statistics as well as loss experience for previous underwriting years;
•The difficulty in estimating loss trends, claims inflation (e.g., medical and judicial) and underlying economic conditions;
•The need for professional judgment to estimate loss development patterns beyond that represented by historical data using supplemental internal or industry data, extrapolation, or a blend of both;
•The need to address shifts in business mix or volume over time when applying historical paid and reported loss development patterns from older origin years to more recent origin years. For example, changes over time in the processes and procedures for establishing case reserves can distort reported loss development patterns or changes in ceded reinsurance structures by origin year can alter the development of paid and reported losses;
•Loss reserve analyses typically require loss or other data be grouped by common characteristics in some manner. If data from two combined lines of business exhibit different characteristics, such as loss payment patterns, the credibility of the reserve estimate could be affected. Additionally, since casualty lines of business can have significant intricacies in the terms and conditions afforded to the insured, there is an inherent risk as to the homogeneity of the underlying data used in performing reserve analyses; and
•The applicability of the price change data used to estimate ultimate loss ratios for most recent origin years.
As described above, various factors are considered when determining appropriate data, assumptions, and methods used to establish the loss reserve estimates for long-tail product lines. These factors may also vary by origin year for given product lines. The derivation of loss development patterns from data and the selection of a tail factor to project ultimate losses from actual loss emergence require considerable judgment, particularly with respect to the extent to which historical loss experience is relied upon to support changes in key reserving assumptions.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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c) Loss Development Tables
The tables were designed to present business with similar risk characteristics which exhibit like development patterns and generally similar trends, in order to provide insight into the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows related to our claims liabilities.
Each table follows a similar format and reflects the following:
•The incurred loss triangle includes both reported case reserves and IBNR liabilities.
•Both the incurred and paid loss triangles include allocated loss adjustment expense (i.e., defense and investigative costs particular to individual claims) but exclude unallocated loss adjustment expense (i.e., the costs associated with internal claims staff and third-party administrators).
•The amounts in both triangles for the years ended December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2020 and average historical claim duration as of December 31, 2021, are presented as supplementary information.
•All data presented in the triangles is net of reinsurance recoverables.
•The IBNR reserves shown to the right of each incurred loss development exhibit reflect the net IBNR recorded as of December 31, 2021.
•The tables are presented retrospectively with respect to acquisitions where these are material and doing so is practicable. Most notably, the Chubb Corp acquisition is presented retrospectively. The unaudited consolidated data is presented solely for informational purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the consolidated data that might have been observed had the transactions been completed prior to the date indicated.
Historical dollar amounts are presented in this footnote on a constant-dollar basis, which is achieved by assuming constant foreign exchange rates for all periods in the loss triangles, translating prior period amounts using the same local currency exchange rates as the current year end. The impact of this conversion is to show the change between periods exclusive of the effect of fluctuations in exchange rates, which would otherwise distort the change in incurred loss and cash flow patterns shown. The change in incurred loss shown will differ from other GAAP disclosures of incurred prior period reserve development amounts, which include the effect of fluctuations in exchanges rates.
We provided guidance above on key assumptions that should be considered when reviewing this disclosure and information relating to how loss reserve estimates are developed. We believe the information provided in the “Loss Development Tables” section of the disclosure is of limited use for independent analysis or application of standard actuarial estimations.
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims
Reported claim counts, on a cumulative basis, are provided to the far right of each incurred loss development table. In our North America segments, we generally consider a reported claim to be one claim per coverage per claimant. In our Overseas General Insurance segment, we generally consider a reported claim to be on a per occurrence basis. Global Reinsurance segment’s portfolio comprises a mix of proportional and non-proportional treaties. The proportional treaties are reported on a bulk basis and do not lend themselves to meaningful claim count data. As such, we do not provide claim count information for our Global Reinsurance segment.
We exclude claims closed without payment. Claims are counted on a direct basis without consideration of ceded reinsurance. Use of the presented claim counts in analysis of company experience has significant limitations, including:
•Claims for certain events and/or product lines, such as portions of our A&H business, are not reported on an individual basis, but rather in bulk and thus not available for inclusion in this disclosure.
•Each segment typically has a mixture of primary and excess experience which has shifted over time.
•Captive business, especially in Workers' Compensation and Liability, largely represents fronted business where our net exposure to loss is minimal; however, since the claim count is based on direct claims, there is a mismatch between direct claims and net loss dollars, the extent of which varies by accident year.
Reported claim counts include open claims which have case reserves but exclude claims that have been incurred but not reported. As such the reported claims are not consistent with the incurred losses in the triangle, which include incurred but not reported losses. One can calculate reported losses by subtracting incurred but not reported losses from incurred losses in the triangle. Reported claim counts are also inconsistent with losses in the paid loss triangle, since reported counts would include claims with case reserves but no payments to date.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Workers' Compensation — Long-tail
This product line has a substantial geographic spread and a broad mix across industries. Types of coverage include risk management business predominantly with high deductible policies, loss sensitive business (i.e., retrospectively-rated policies), business fronted for captives, as well as excess and primary guaranteed cost coverages.
The triangle below shows all loss and allocated expense development for the workers' compensation product line. In our prior period development disclosure, we exclude any loss development where there is a directly related premium adjustment. For workers' compensation, changes in the exposure base due to payroll audits will drive changes in ultimate losses. In addition, we record involuntary pool assumptions (premiums and losses) on a lagged basis. Both of these items will influence the development in the triangle, particularly the first prior accident year, and are included in the reconciliation table presented on page F-58.
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Net Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | | | |
| | | Years Ended December 31 | | As of December 31 2021 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | | | Net IBNR Reserves | | Reported Claims (in thousands) |
Accident Year | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | |
2012 | $ | 1,050 | | | $ | 1,011 | | | $ | 1,030 | | | $ | 1,040 | | | $ | 1,011 | | | $ | 989 | | | $ | 986 | | | $ | 977 | | | $ | 953 | | | $ | 952 | | | $ | 224 | | | 44 | |
2013 | | | 1,109 | | | 1,108 | | | 1,122 | | | 1,127 | | | 1,086 | | | 1,073 | | | 1,037 | | | 1,014 | | | 989 | | | 252 | | | 43 | |
2014 | | | | | 1,207 | | | 1,201 | | | 1,217 | | | 1,215 | | | 1,163 | | | 1,100 | | | 1,073 | | | 1,037 | | | 305 | | | 45 | |
2015 | | | | | | | 1,282 | | | 1,259 | | | 1,276 | | | 1,279 | | | 1,217 | | | 1,154 | | | 1,128 | | | 379 | | | 50 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | 1,367 | | | 1,361 | | | 1,383 | | | 1,378 | | | 1,269 | | | 1,206 | | | 439 | | | 52 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | 1,413 | | | 1,380 | | | 1,399 | | | 1,393 | | | 1,376 | | | 679 | | | 50 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,359 | | | 1,361 | | | 1,379 | | | 1,385 | | | 681 | | | 51 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,391 | | | 1,384 | | | 1,401 | | | 718 | | | 47 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,367 | | | 1,387 | | | 903 | | | 31 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,348 | | | 1,033 | | | 30 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 12,209 | | | | | |
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Net Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
| | | | Years Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | |
Accident Year | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 |
2012 | | $ | 111 | | | $ | 271 | | | $ | 365 | | | $ | 436 | | | $ | 486 | | | $ | 532 | | | $ | 574 | | | $ | 592 | | | $ | 612 | | | $ | 626 | |
2013 | | | | 107 | | | 286 | | | 422 | | | 506 | | | 553 | | | 587 | | | 616 | | | 633 | | | 650 | |
2014 | | | | | | 113 | | | 295 | | | 410 | | | 484 | | | 532 | | | 566 | | | 599 | | | 617 | |
2015 | | | | | | | | 116 | | | 301 | | | 418 | | | 501 | | | 564 | | | 606 | | | 628 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | | 122 | | | 326 | | | 452 | | | 529 | | | 584 | | | 621 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | 120 | | | 313 | | | 437 | | | 516 | | | 564 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 130 | | | 329 | | | 451 | | | 528 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 143 | | | 341 | | | 467 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 111 | | | 282 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 120 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,103 | |
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Net Liabilities for Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | 2,836 | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 7,106 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 9,942 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
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North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Workers' Compensation — Long-tail (continued) | | |
Supplementary Information: (Favorable)/ Adverse Prior Period Development | | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | (98) | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | (125) | |
All Accident years | | $ | (223) | |
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Supplementary Information: Average Annual Percentage Payout of Net Incurred Claims by Age, as of December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Age in Years | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | 9 | | | 10 | |
Percentage | 10 | % | | 15 | % | | 10 | % | | 7 | % | | 5 | % | | 4 | % | | 3 | % | | 2 | % | | 2 | % | | 1 | % |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Liability — Long-tail
This line consists of primary and excess liability exposures, medical liability, and professional lines, including directors and officers (D&O) liability, errors and omissions (E&O) liability, employment practices liability (EPL), fidelity bonds, and fiduciary liability.
The primary and excess liability business represents the largest part of these exposures. The former includes both monoline and commercial package liability. The latter includes a substantial proportion of commercial umbrella, excess and high excess business, where loss activity can produce significant volatility in the loss triangles at later ages within an accident year (and sometimes across years) due to the size of the limits afforded and the complex nature of the underlying losses.
This line includes management and professional liability products provided to a wide variety of clients, from national accounts to small firms along with private and not-for-profit organizations, distributed through brokers, agents, wholesalers and MGAs. Many of these coverages, particularly D&O and E&O, are typically written on a claims-made form. While most of the coverages are underwritten on a primary basis, there are significant amounts of excess exposure with large policy limits.
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Net Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | | | |
| | | Years Ended December 31 | | As of December 31 2021 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | | | Net IBNR Reserves | | Reported Claims (in thousands) |
Accident Year | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | |
2012 | $ | 3,552 | | | $ | 3,628 | | | $ | 3,614 | | | $ | 3,565 | | | $ | 3,525 | | | $ | 3,427 | | | $ | 3,331 | | | $ | 3,235 | | | $ | 3,235 | | | $ | 3,308 | | | $ | 302 | | | 25 | |
2013 | | | 3,547 | | | 3,542 | | | 3,543 | | | 3,533 | | | 3,430 | | | 3,216 | | | 3,122 | | | 2,964 | | | 2,956 | | | 252 | | | 25 | |
2014 | | | | | 3,535 | | | 3,586 | | | 3,675 | | | 3,718 | | | 3,656 | | | 3,470 | | | 3,346 | | | 3,198 | | | 381 | | | 24 | |
2015 | | | | | | | 3,560 | | | 3,709 | | | 3,819 | | | 3,977 | | | 3,943 | | | 3,736 | | | 3,709 | | | 714 | | | 27 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | 3,534 | | | 3,595 | | | 3,692 | | | 3,805 | | | 3,799 | | | 3,771 | | | 773 | | | 27 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | 3,322 | | | 3,499 | | | 3,581 | | | 3,631 | | | 3,552 | | | 1,156 | | | 27 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,375 | | | 3,494 | | | 3,697 | | | 3,828 | | | 1,445 | | | 28 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,452 | | | 3,628 | | | 3,867 | | | 1,982 | | | 30 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,106 | | | 3,832 | | | 2,780 | | | 24 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,322 | | | 3,941 | | | 25 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 36,343 | | | | | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Liability — Long-tail (continued) |
Net Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
| | | | Years Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | |
Accident Year | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 |
2012 | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 656 | | | $ | 1,172 | | | $ | 1,680 | | | $ | 2,093 | | | $ | 2,327 | | | $ | 2,502 | | | $ | 2,619 | | | $ | 2,688 | | | $ | 2,783 | |
2013 | | | | 130 | | | 548 | | | 1,192 | | | 1,597 | | | 2,007 | | | 2,232 | | | 2,374 | | | 2,465 | | | 2,525 | |
2014 | | | | | | 164 | | | 679 | | | 1,250 | | | 1,804 | | | 2,202 | | | 2,442 | | | 2,584 | | | 2,673 | |
2015 | | | | | | | | 138 | | | 605 | | | 1,206 | | | 1,856 | | | 2,291 | | | 2,533 | | | 2,749 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | | 171 | | | 663 | | | 1,336 | | | 1,975 | | | 2,334 | | | 2,596 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | 161 | | | 617 | | | 1,162 | | | 1,701 | | | 2,003 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 190 | | | 754 | | | 1,303 | | | 1,777 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 176 | | | 671 | | | 1,248 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 152 | | | 590 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 175 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 19,119 | |
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Net Liabilities for Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | 1,512 | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 17,224 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 18,736 | |
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Supplementary Information: (Favorable)/ Adverse Prior Period Development |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | (86) | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | (121) | |
All Accident years | | $ | (207) | |
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Supplementary Information: Average Annual Percentage Payout of Net Incurred Claims by Age, as of December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Age in Years | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | 9 | | | 10 | |
Percentage | 4 | % | | 14 | % | | 17 | % | | 15 | % | | 11 | % | | 7 | % | | 5 | % | | 3 | % | | 2 | % | | 3 | % |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Other Casualty — Long-tail
This product line consists of the remaining commercial casualty coverages such as automobile liability and aviation. There is also a small portion of commercial multi-peril (CMP) business in accident years 2014 and prior. The paid and reported data are impacted by some catastrophe loss activity primarily on the CMP exposures just noted.
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Net Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | | | |
| | | Years Ended December 31 | | As of December 31 2021 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | | | Net IBNR Reserves | | Reported Claims (in thousands) |
Accident Year | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | |
2012 | $ | 634 | | | $ | 606 | | | $ | 577 | | | $ | 561 | | | $ | 520 | | | $ | 519 | | | $ | 509 | | | $ | 507 | | | $ | 505 | | | $ | 500 | | | $ | 2 | | | 16 | |
2013 | | | 527 | | | 531 | | | 523 | | | 516 | | | 469 | | | 462 | | | 462 | | | 458 | | | 461 | | | 12 | | | 18 | |
2014 | | | | | 595 | | | 583 | | | 581 | | | 597 | | | 555 | | | 539 | | | 539 | | | 531 | | | 14 | | | 17 | |
2015 | | | | | | | 487 | | | 470 | | | 502 | | | 515 | | | 458 | | | 455 | | | 463 | | | 31 | | | 15 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | 504 | | | 502 | | | 527 | | | 524 | | | 481 | | | 480 | | | 51 | | | 16 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | 532 | | | 566 | | | 577 | | | 616 | | | 605 | | | 79 | | | 17 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 536 | | | 564 | | | 575 | | | 580 | | | 110 | | | 17 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 606 | | | 637 | | | 686 | | | 219 | | | 16 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 646 | | | 634 | | | 372 | | | 11 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 675 | | | 515 | | | 9 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,615 | | | | | |
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Net Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
| | | | Years Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | |
Accident Year | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 |
2012 | | $ | 69 | | | $ | 223 | | | $ | 320 | | | $ | 387 | | | $ | 435 | | | $ | 470 | | | $ | 487 | | | $ | 493 | | | $ | 502 | | | $ | 496 | |
2013 | | | | 69 | | | 197 | | | 271 | | | 348 | | | 385 | | | 412 | | | 419 | | | 426 | | | 439 | |
2014 | | | | | | 80 | | | 220 | | | 317 | | | 391 | | | 455 | | | 473 | | | 501 | | | 509 | |
2015 | | | | | | | | 47 | | | 137 | | | 215 | | | 305 | | | 371 | | | 395 | | | 412 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | | 52 | | | 145 | | | 246 | | | 324 | | | 375 | | | 398 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | 66 | | | 175 | | | 313 | | | 381 | | | 446 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 74 | | | 169 | | | 270 | | | 365 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 70 | | | 190 | | | 318 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 53 | | | 151 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 60 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,594 | |
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Net Liabilities for Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | 283 | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 2,021 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 2,304 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Other-Casualty — Long-tail (continued) | | |
Supplementary Information: (Favorable)/ Adverse Prior Period Development |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | (7) | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 28 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 21 | |
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Supplementary Information: Average Annual Percentage Payout of Net Incurred Claims by Age, as of December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Age in Years | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | 9 | | | 10 | |
Percentage | 11 | % | | 21 | % | | 19 | % | | 15 | % | | 11 | % | | 5 | % | | 3 | % | | 1 | % | | 2 | % | | — | % |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance — Non-Casualty — Short-tail
This product line represents first party commercial product lines that are short-tailed in nature, such as property, inland marine, ocean marine, surety and A&H. There is a wide diversity of products, primary and excess coverages, and policy sizes. During this ten-year period, this product line was also impacted by natural catastrophes mainly in the 2012, 2017, and 2018 accident years.
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Net Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | | | |
| | | Years Ended December 31 | | As of December 31 2021 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | | | Net IBNR Reserves | | Reported Claims (in thousands) |
Accident Year | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | |
2012 | $ | 2,033 | | | $ | 1,916 | | | $ | 1,883 | | | $ | 1,864 | | | $ | 1,859 | | | $ | 1,847 | | | $ | 1,844 | | | $ | 1,850 | | | $ | 1,844 | | | $ | 1,848 | | | $ | 5 | | | 426 | |
2013 | | | 1,434 | | | 1,424 | | | 1,337 | | | 1,360 | | | 1,340 | | | 1,340 | | | 1,338 | | | 1,344 | | | 1,343 | | | 5 | | | 455 | |
2014 | | | | | 1,643 | | | 1,661 | | | 1,579 | | | 1,559 | | | 1,549 | | | 1,550 | | | 1,558 | | | 1,552 | | | 3 | | | 483 | |
2015 | | | | | | | 1,736 | | | 1,745 | | | 1,650 | | | 1,638 | | | 1,605 | | | 1,589 | | | 1,592 | | | (6) | | | 545 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | 1,911 | | | 1,890 | | | 1,800 | | | 1,782 | | | 1,818 | | | 1,832 | | | 34 | | | 650 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | 2,704 | | | 2,608 | | | 2,504 | | | 2,521 | | | 2,513 | | | 51 | | | 763 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,053 | | | 2,240 | | | 2,175 | | | 2,167 | | | 41 | | | 903 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,052 | | | 2,037 | | | 1,959 | | | 67 | | | 1,042 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,148 | | | 2,951 | | | 357 | | | 1,118 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,947 | | | 1,249 | | | 726 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 20,704 | | | | | |
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Net Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
| | | | Years Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | |
Accident Year | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 |
2012 | | $ | 715 | | | $ | 1,577 | | | $ | 1,698 | | | $ | 1,767 | | | $ | 1,795 | | | $ | 1,822 | | | $ | 1,816 | | | $ | 1,842 | | | $ | 1,844 | | | $ | 1,839 | |
2013 | | | | 651 | | | 1,138 | | | 1,238 | | | 1,285 | | | 1,311 | | | 1,324 | | | 1,333 | | | 1,335 | | | 1,336 | |
2014 | | | | | | 820 | | | 1,373 | | | 1,484 | | | 1,506 | | | 1,532 | | | 1,546 | | | 1,554 | | | 1,558 | |
2015 | | | | | | | | 727 | | | 1,343 | | | 1,488 | | | 1,556 | | | 1,572 | | | 1,574 | | | 1,587 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | | 846 | | | 1,505 | | | 1,656 | | | 1,733 | | | 1,760 | | | 1,786 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | 979 | | | 2,087 | | | 2,302 | | | 2,392 | | | 2,406 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,027 | | | 1,825 | | | 2,018 | | | 2,074 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,030 | | | 1,677 | | | 1,804 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,396 | | | 2,271 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,087 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 17,748 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Net Liabilities for Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | 7 | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 2,956 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 2,963 | |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | (3) | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | (277) | |
All Accident years | | $ | (280) | |
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Supplementary Information: Average Annual Percentage Payout of Net Incurred Claims by Age, as of December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Age in Years | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | 9 | | | 10 | |
Percentage | 45 | % | | 37 | % | | 8 | % | | 3 | % | | 1 | % | | 1 | % | | — | % | | 1 | % | | — | % | | — | % |
North America Personal P&C Insurance — Short-tail
Chubb provides personal lines coverages for high-net-worth individuals and families in North America including homeowners, automobile, valuable articles (including fine art), umbrella liability, and recreational marine insurance offered through independent regional agents and brokers. A portfolio acquired from Fireman’s Fund is presented on a prospective basis beginning in May of accident year 2015. Reserves associated with prior accident periods were acquired through a loss portfolio transfer, which does not allow for a retrospective presentation. During this ten-year period, this segment was also impacted by natural catastrophes, mainly in 2012, 2017 and 2018 accident years.
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Net Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | | | |
| | Years Ended December 31 | | As of December 31 2021 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | | | Net IBNR Reserves | Reported Claims (in thousands) |
Accident Year | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | |
2012 | $ | 2,186 | | | $ | 2,183 | | | $ | 2,183 | | | $ | 2,191 | | | $ | 2,186 | | | $ | 2,186 | | | $ | 2,189 | | | $ | 2,194 | | | $ | 2,190 | | | $ | 2,188 | | | $ | 5 | | | 188 | |
2013 | | | 1,860 | | | 1,889 | | | 1,897 | | | 1,900 | | | 1,925 | | | 1,937 | | | 1,945 | | | 1,948 | | | 1,949 | | | 23 | | | 132 | |
2014 | | | | | 2,205 | | | 2,206 | | | 2,192 | | | 2,146 | | | 2,160 | | | 2,147 | | | 2,141 | | | 2,141 | | | 11 | | | 144 | |
2015 | | | | | | | 2,495 | | | 2,550 | | | 2,561 | | | 2,544 | | | 2,563 | | | 2,570 | | | 2,566 | | | 12 | | | 148 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | 2,440 | | | 2,536 | | | 2,545 | | | 2,482 | | | 2,471 | | | 2,464 | | | 27 | | | 154 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | 3,035 | | | 3,069 | | | 3,002 | | | 2,998 | | | 2,998 | | | 63 | | | 163 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,010 | | | 3,037 | | | 3,103 | | | 3,118 | | | 197 | | | 169 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,957 | | | 2,993 | | | 2,994 | | | 209 | | | 156 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,931 | | | 2,634 | | | 376 | | | 121 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,037 | | | 1,025 | | | 103 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 26,089 | | | | | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Net Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
| | | | Years Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | |
Accident Year | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 |
2012 | | $ | 1,177 | | | $ | 1,806 | | | $ | 1,957 | | | $ | 2,063 | | | $ | 2,117 | | | $ | 2,150 | | | $ | 2,164 | | | $ | 2,164 | | | $ | 2,165 | | | $ | 2,177 | |
2013 | | | | 1,043 | | | 1,505 | | | 1,688 | | | 1,787 | | | 1,843 | | | 1,885 | | | 1,895 | | | 1,917 | | | 1,916 | |
2014 | | | | | | 1,310 | | | 1,765 | | | 1,926 | | | 2,035 | | | 2,080 | | | 2,106 | | | 2,116 | | | 2,123 | |
2015 | | | | | | | | 1,499 | | | 2,084 | | | 2,271 | | | 2,392 | | | 2,478 | | | 2,508 | | | 2,533 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | | 1,453 | | | 2,052 | | | 2,211 | | | 2,314 | | | 2,370 | | | 2,398 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,698 | | | 2,520 | | | 2,668 | | | 2,799 | | | 2,870 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,926 | | | 2,549 | | | 2,706 | | | 2,865 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,668 | | | 2,437 | | | 2,617 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,334 | | | 1,995 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,587 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 23,081 | |
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Net Liabilities for Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | 27 | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 3,008 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 3,035 | |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | (2) | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | (293) | |
All Accident years | | $ | (295) | |
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Supplementary Information: Average Annual Percentage Payout of Net Incurred Claims by Age, as of December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Age in Years | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | 9 | | | 10 | |
Percentage | 56 | % | | 24 | % | | 6 | % | | 5 | % | | 3 | % | | 1 | % | | 1 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 1 | % |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Overseas General Insurance — Casualty — Long-tail
This product line is comprised of D&O liability, E&O liability, financial institutions (including crime/fidelity coverages), and non-U.S. general liability as well as aviation and political risk. Exposures are located around the world, including Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Approximately 46 percent of Chubb Overseas General business is generated by European accounts, exclusive of Lloyd's market. There is some U.S. exposure in Casualty from multinational accounts and in financial lines for Lloyd's market. The financial lines coverages are typically written on a claims-made form, while general liability coverages are typically on an occurrence basis and comprised of a mix of primary and excess businesses.
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Net Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | | | |
| | | Years Ended December 31 | | As of December 31 2021 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | | | Net IBNR Reserves | | Reported Claims (in thousands) |
Accident Year | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | |
2012 | $ | 1,249 | | | $ | 1,219 | | | $ | 1,282 | | | $ | 1,300 | | | $ | 1,297 | | | $ | 1,287 | | | $ | 1,267 | | | $ | 1,257 | | | $ | 1,227 | | | $ | 1,237 | | | $ | 62 | | | 38 | |
2013 | | | 1,238 | | | 1,234 | | | 1,230 | | | 1,274 | | | 1,228 | | | 1,195 | | | 1,137 | | | 1,104 | | | 1,124 | | | 73 | | | 39 | |
2014 | | | | | 1,237 | | | 1,307 | | | 1,316 | | | 1,331 | | | 1,248 | | | 1,165 | | | 1,125 | | | 1,134 | | | 101 | | | 40 | |
2015 | | | | | | | 1,153 | | | 1,249 | | | 1,278 | | | 1,301 | | | 1,278 | | | 1,219 | | | 1,202 | | | 137 | | | 42 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | 1,189 | | | 1,289 | | | 1,356 | | | 1,385 | | | 1,373 | | | 1,382 | | | 286 | | | 43 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | 1,180 | | | 1,282 | | | 1,330 | | | 1,379 | | | 1,343 | | | 205 | | | 44 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,279 | | | 1,330 | | | 1,392 | | | 1,434 | | | 493 | | | 44 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,354 | | | 1,422 | | | 1,447 | | | 620 | | | 42 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,740 | | | 1,656 | | | 1,101 | | | 34 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,678 | | | 1,373 | | | 29 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 13,637 | | | | | |
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Net Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | |
| | | | Years Ended December 31 | | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | | | |
Accident Year | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | |
2012 | | $ | 72 | | | $ | 244 | | | $ | 427 | | | $ | 577 | | | $ | 690 | | | $ | 828 | | | $ | 898 | | | $ | 940 | | | $ | 1,005 | | | $ | 1,061 | | | |
2013 | | | | 82 | | | 258 | | | 412 | | | 557 | | | 699 | | | 799 | | | 866 | | | 917 | | | 938 | | | |
2014 | | | | | | 107 | | | 283 | | | 457 | | | 588 | | | 701 | | | 784 | | | 847 | | | 890 | | | |
2015 | | | | | | | | 82 | | | 276 | | | 478 | | | 655 | | | 774 | | | 853 | | | 929 | | | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | | 123 | | | 313 | | | 517 | | | 664 | | | 787 | | | 883 | | | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | 94 | | | 310 | | | 516 | | | 676 | | | 842 | | | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 109 | | | 322 | | | 485 | | | 627 | | | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 121 | | | 327 | | | 459 | | | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 105 | | | 283 | | | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 116 | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 7,028 | | | |
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Net Liabilities for Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | 443 | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 6,609 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 7,052 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Supplementary Information: (Favorable)/ Adverse Prior Period Development |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | (76) | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | (22) | |
All Accident years | | $ | (98) | |
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Supplementary Information: Average Annual Percentage Payout of Net Incurred Claims by Age, as of December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Age in Years | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | 9 | | | 10 | |
Percentage | 7 | % | | 14 | % | | 14 | % | | 12 | % | | 10 | % | | 8 | % | | 6 | % | | 4 | % | | 4 | % | | 5 | % |
Overseas General Insurance — Non-Casualty — Short-tail
This product line is comprised of commercial fire, marine (predominantly cargo), surety, personal automobile (in Latin America, Asia Pacific and Japan), personal cell phones, personal residential (including high net worth), energy and construction. In general, these lines have relatively stable payment and reporting patterns although they are impacted by natural catastrophes mainly in the 2017 and 2018 accident years. Europe and Asia each make up about one third of the Chubb Overseas General non-casualty book.
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Net Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | | | |
| | | Years Ended December 31 | | As of December 31 2021 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | | | Net IBNR Reserves | | Reported Claims (in thousands) |
Accident Year | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | |
2012 | $ | 1,634 | | | $ | 1,624 | | | $ | 1,584 | | | $ | 1,531 | | | $ | 1,524 | | | $ | 1,516 | | | $ | 1,501 | | | $ | 1,496 | | | $ | 1,489 | | | $ | 1,488 | | | $ | 4 | | | 555 | |
2013 | | | 1,703 | | | 1,698 | | | 1,635 | | | 1,589 | | | 1,584 | | | 1,557 | | | 1,545 | | | 1,536 | | | 1,527 | | | 12 | | | 573 | |
2014 | | | | | 1,774 | | | 1,839 | | | 1,785 | | | 1,775 | | | 1,740 | | | 1,730 | | | 1,723 | | | 1,717 | | | (3) | | | 548 | |
2015 | | | | | | | 1,867 | | | 1,985 | | | 1,963 | | | 1,933 | | | 1,915 | | | 1,908 | | | 1,890 | | | 3 | | | 570 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | 1,975 | | | 1,973 | | | 1,960 | | | 1,938 | | | 1,942 | | | 1,972 | | | 38 | | | 581 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | 2,122 | | | 2,161 | | | 2,143 | | | 2,125 | | | 2,149 | | | 15 | | | 589 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,083 | | | 2,169 | | | 2,132 | | | 2,109 | | | 29 | | | 623 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,098 | | | 2,117 | | | 2,049 | | | 22 | | | 640 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,448 | | | 2,309 | | | 250 | | | 541 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,521 | | | 699 | | | 531 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 19,731 | | | | | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Net Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
| | | | Years Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | |
Accident Year | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 |
2012 | | $ | 643 | | | $ | 1,176 | | | $ | 1,357 | | | $ | 1,415 | | | $ | 1,437 | | | $ | 1,447 | | | $ | 1,458 | | | $ | 1,461 | | | $ | 1,460 | | | $ | 1,471 | |
2013 | | | | 659 | | | 1,221 | | | 1,410 | | | 1,441 | | | 1,477 | | | 1,495 | | | 1,502 | | | 1,505 | | | 1,503 | |
2014 | | | | | | 718 | | | 1,365 | | | 1,571 | | | 1,633 | | | 1,662 | | | 1,675 | | | 1,689 | | | 1,696 | |
2015 | | | | | | | | 811 | | | 1,481 | | | 1,707 | | | 1,786 | | | 1,807 | | | 1,836 | | | 1,853 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | | 959 | | | 1,597 | | | 1,791 | | | 1,861 | | | 1,886 | | | 1,895 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,000 | | | 1,765 | | | 1,938 | | | 2,012 | | | 2,052 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 954 | | | 1,668 | | | 1,868 | | | 1,936 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 996 | | | 1,657 | | | 1,849 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,031 | | | 1,649 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 962 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 16,866 | |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | 119 | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 2,865 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 2,984 | |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | (6) | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | (210) | |
All Accident years | | $ | (216) | |
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Supplementary Information: Average Annual Percentage Payout of Net Incurred Claims by Age, as of December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Age in Years | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | 9 | | | 10 | |
Percentage | 44 | % | | 34 | % | | 10 | % | | 3 | % | | 2 | % | | 1 | % | | 1 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 1 | % |
Global Reinsurance
Chubb analyzes its Global Reinsurance business on a treaty year basis rather than on an accident year basis. Treaty year data was converted to an accident year basis for the purposes of this disclosure. Mix shifts are an important consideration in these product line groupings. As proportional business and excess of loss business have different earning and loss reporting and payment patterns, this change in mix will affect the cash flow patterns across the accident years. In addition, the shift from excess to proportional business over time will make the cash flow patterns of older and more recent years difficult to compare. In general, the proportional business will pay out more quickly than the excess of loss business, as such, using older years development patterns may overstate the ultimate loss estimates in more recent years.
Global Reinsurance — Casualty — Long-tail
This product line includes proportional and excess coverages in general, automobile liability, professional liability, medical malpractice and workers' compensation, with exposures located around the world. In general, reinsurance exhibits less stable development patterns than primary business. In particular, general casualty reinsurance and excess coverages are long-tailed and can be very volatile.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Global Reinsurance — Casualty — Long-tail (continued) |
Net Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | |
| | Years Ended December 31 | | As of December 31 2021 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | | | Net IBNR Reserves |
Accident Year | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | |
2012 | $ | 386 | | | $ | 382 | | | $ | 391 | | | $ | 393 | | | $ | 378 | | | $ | 372 | | | $ | 371 | | | $ | 373 | | | $ | 378 | | | $ | 376 | | | $ | 5 | |
2013 | | | 320 | | | 326 | | | 329 | | | 329 | | | 331 | | | 323 | | | 316 | | | 310 | | | 309 | | | 10 | |
2014 | | | | | 332 | | | 333 | | | 339 | | | 342 | | | 343 | | | 346 | | | 329 | | | 330 | | | 11 | |
2015 | | | | | | | 284 | | | 288 | | | 299 | | | 300 | | | 308 | | | 304 | | | 308 | | | 14 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | 223 | | | 226 | | | 235 | | | 234 | | | 243 | | | 243 | | | 16 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | 213 | | | 215 | | | 219 | | | 217 | | | 218 | | | 17 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 244 | | | 247 | | | 254 | | | 250 | | | 25 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 238 | | | 246 | | | 241 | | | 56 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 246 | | | 250 | | | 97 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 281 | | | 196 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,806 | | | |
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| | | | Years Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | |
Accident Year | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 |
2012 | | $ | 78 | | | $ | 168 | | | $ | 222 | | | $ | 262 | | | $ | 293 | | | $ | 308 | | | $ | 324 | | | $ | 335 | | | $ | 341 | | | $ | 347 | |
2013 | | | | 65 | | | 143 | | | 186 | | | 222 | | | 241 | | | 260 | | | 269 | | | 271 | | | 278 | |
2014 | | | | | | 91 | | | 184 | | | 217 | | | 248 | | | 264 | | | 276 | | | 286 | | | 295 | |
2015 | | | | | | | | 90 | | | 158 | | | 191 | | | 217 | | | 232 | | | 249 | | | 266 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | | 57 | | | 113 | | | 142 | | | 159 | | | 175 | | | 192 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | 46 | | | 100 | | | 122 | | | 140 | | | 155 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 41 | | | 96 | | | 125 | | | 149 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 40 | | | 90 | | | 116 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 41 | | | 99 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 35 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,932 | |
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Net Liabilities for Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | 317 | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 874 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 1,191 | |
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Supplementary Information: (Favorable)/ Adverse Prior Period Development |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | (27) | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | (2) | |
All Accident years | | $ | (29) | |
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Supplementary Information: Average Annual Percentage Payout of Net Incurred Claims by Age, as of December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Age in Years | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | 9 | | | 10 | |
Percentage | 21 | % | | 24 | % | | 12 | % | | 9 | % | | 6 | % | | 5 | % | | 4 | % | | 2 | % | | 2 | % | | 1 | % |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Global Reinsurance — Non-Casualty — Short-tail
This product line includes property, property catastrophe, marine, credit/surety, A&H and energy. This product line is impacted by natural catastrophes, particularly in the 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 accident years. Of the non-catastrophe book, the mixture of business varies by year with approximately 79 percent of loss on proportional treaties in treaty year 2012 and after. This percentage has increased over time with the proportion being approximately 54 percent for treaty year 2012 growing to an average of 83 percent for treaty years 2013 to 2021, with the remainder being written on an excess of loss basis.
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Net Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses | | | | As of December 31 2021 |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | | | Net IBNR Reserves |
Accident Year | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | |
2012 | $ | 232 | | | $ | 211 | | | $ | 201 | | | $ | 192 | | | $ | 190 | | | $ | 188 | | | $ | 185 | | | $ | 185 | | | $ | 183 | | | $ | 184 | | | $ | 1 | |
2013 | | | 160 | | | 158 | | | 146 | | | 141 | | | 142 | | | 140 | | | 140 | | | 139 | | | 138 | | | — | |
2014 | | | | | 164 | | | 179 | | | 179 | | | 182 | | | 181 | | | 179 | | | 178 | | | 177 | | | 1 | |
2015 | | | | | | | 146 | | | 154 | | | 161 | | | 161 | | | 153 | | | 159 | | | 157 | | | 1 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | 182 | | | 187 | | | 189 | | | 192 | | | 188 | | | 186 | | | 2 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | 396 | | | 423 | | | 453 | | | 450 | | | 454 | | | 13 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 285 | | | 295 | | | 299 | | | 294 | | | 1 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 139 | | | 137 | | | 133 | | | 18 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 211 | | | 255 | | | 34 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 342 | | | 131 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,320 | | | |
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Net Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Unaudited | | |
Accident Year | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 |
2012 | | $ | 45 | | | $ | 130 | | | $ | 156 | | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 172 | | | $ | 177 | | | $ | 180 | | | $ | 180 | | | $ | 179 | | | $ | 179 | |
2013 | | | | 46 | | | 102 | | | 120 | | | 130 | | | 133 | | | 135 | | | 136 | | | 137 | | | 137 | |
2014 | | | | | | 65 | | | 128 | | | 151 | | | 162 | | | 167 | | | 170 | | | 172 | | | 172 | |
2015 | | | | | | | | 56 | | | 103 | | | 132 | | | 142 | | | 146 | | | 151 | | | 152 | |
2016 | | | | | | | | | | 57 | | | 132 | | | 159 | | | 170 | | | 176 | | | 180 | |
2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | 191 | | | 322 | | | 401 | | | 415 | | | 428 | |
2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 94 | | | 255 | | | 273 | | | 276 | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 35 | | | 84 | | | 99 | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 62 | | | 178 | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 158 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,959 | |
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Net Liabilities for Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | 11 | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 361 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 372 | |
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Supplementary Information: (Favorable)/ Adverse Prior Period Development |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | December 31, 2021 |
Accident years prior to 2012 | | $ | (4) | |
Accident years 2012 - 2021 from tables above | | 34 | |
All Accident years | | $ | 30 | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Supplementary Information: Average Annual Percentage Payout of Net Incurred Claims by Age, as of December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Age in Years | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | 9 | | | 10 | |
Percentage | 35 | % | | 40 | % | | 14 | % | | 4 | % | | 3 | % | | 2 | % | | 1 | % | | 1 | % | | — | % | | — | % |
Prior Period Development — Supplementary Information
The following table presents a reconciliation of the loss development triangles above to prior period development:
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| Components of PPD | |
Year Ended December 31, 2021 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (favorable)/unfavorable | 2012 - 2020 accident years (implied PPD per loss triangles) | | Accident years prior to 2012 | | Other (1) | | PPD on loss reserves | | RIPs, Expense adjustments, and earned premiums | | | Total | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-tail | $ | (218) | | | $ | (191) | | | $ | (142) | | | $ | (551) | | | $ | 69 | | | | $ | (482) | | |
Short-tail | (277) | | | (3) | | | (10) | | | (290) | | | 10 | | | | (280) | | |
| (495) | | | (194) | | | (152) | | (2) | (841) | | | 79 | | (3) | | (762) | | |
North America Personal P&C Insurance (Short-tail) | (293) | | | (2) | | | (9) | | | (304) | | | (1) | | | | (305) | | |
Overseas General Insurance | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-tail | (22) | | | (76) | | | (8) | | | (106) | | | — | | | | (106) | | |
Short-tail | (210) | | | (6) | | | (126) | | | (342) | | | 7 | | | | (335) | | |
| (232) | | | (82) | | | (134) | | (4) | (448) | | | 7 | | | | (441) | | |
Global Reinsurance | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-tail | (2) | | | (27) | | | 1 | | | (28) | | | 3 | | | | (25) | | |
Short-tail | 34 | | | (4) | | | (2) | | | 28 | | | — | | | | 28 | | |
| 32 | | | (31) | | | (1) | | | — | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | |
Subtotal | $ | (988) | | | $ | (309) | | | $ | (296) | | | $ | (1,593) | | | $ | 88 | | | | $ | (1,505) | | |
North America Agricultural Insurance (Short-tail) | | | | | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | (28) | | | | $ | 10 | | |
Corporate (Long-tail) | | | | | | | 569 | | | — | | | | 569 | | |
Consolidated PPD | | | | | | | $ | (986) | | | $ | 60 | | | | $ | (926) | | |
(1) Other includes the impact of foreign exchange.
(2) Includes favorable development of $96 million related to our Alternative Risk Solutions business (U.S. and Bermuda) and an adjustment to exclude $48 million in unfavorable development in the workers' compensation line, associated with an increase in exposure for which additional premiums were collected; the remaining difference relates to a number of other items, none of which are individually material.
(3) Includes premium returns associated with our Alternative Risk Solutions business, which is excluded from the triangles.
(4) Includes favorable development of $118 million related to International A&H business; the remaining difference relates to a number of other items, none of which are individually material.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Prior Period Development
Prior period development (PPD) arises from changes to loss estimates recognized in the current year that relate to loss events that occurred in previous calendar years and excludes the effect of losses from the development of earned premium from previous accident years. Long-tail lines include lines such as workers' compensation, general liability, and professional liability; while short-tail lines include lines such as most property lines, energy, personal accident, and agriculture. The following table summarizes (favorable) and adverse PPD by segment:
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Years Ended December 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) | Long-tail | | Short-tail | | Total | | % of beginning net unpaid reserves (1) | | |
2021 | | | | | | | | | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance | $ | (482) | | | $ | (280) | | | $ | (762) | | | 1.4 | % | | |
North America Personal P&C Insurance | — | | | (305) | | | (305) | | | 0.6 | % | | |
North America Agricultural Insurance | — | | | 10 | | | 10 | | | — | % | | |
Overseas General Insurance | (106) | | | (335) | | | (441) | | | 0.8 | % | | |
Global Reinsurance | (25) | | | 28 | | | 3 | | | — | % | | |
Corporate | 569 | | | — | | | 569 | | | 1.1 | % | | |
Total | $ | (44) | | | $ | (882) | | | $ | (926) | | | 1.7 | % | | |
2020 | | | | | | | | | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance | $ | (672) | | | $ | (30) | | | $ | (702) | | | 1.4 | % | | |
North America Personal P&C Insurance | — | | | 63 | | | 63 | | | 0.1 | % | | |
North America Agricultural Insurance | — | | | (10) | | | (10) | | | — | % | | |
Overseas General Insurance | (49) | | | (101) | | | (150) | | | 0.3 | % | | |
Global Reinsurance | (25) | | | (4) | | | (29) | | | 0.1 | % | | |
Corporate | 433 | | | — | | | 433 | | | 0.9 | % | | |
Total | $ | (313) | | | $ | (82) | | | $ | (395) | | | 0.8 | % | | |
2019 | | | | | | | | | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance | $ | (668) | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | (649) | | | 1.3 | % | | |
North America Personal P&C Insurance | — | | | (95) | | | (95) | | | 0.2 | % | | |
North America Agricultural Insurance | — | | | (80) | | | (80) | | | 0.2 | % | | |
Overseas General Insurance | (68) | | | (24) | | | (92) | | | 0.2 | % | | |
Global Reinsurance | (59) | | | 30 | | | (29) | | | 0.1 | % | | |
Corporate | 153 | | | — | | | 153 | | | 0.3 | % | | |
Total | $ | (642) | | | $ | (150) | | | $ | (792) | | | 1.6 | % | | |
(1) Calculated based on the beginning of period consolidated net unpaid losses and loss expenses.
Significant prior period movements by segment, principally driven by reserve reviews completed during each respective period, are discussed in more detail below. The remaining net development for long-tail lines and short-tail business for each segment and Corporate comprises numerous favorable and adverse movements across a number of lines and accident years, none of which is significant individually or in the aggregate.
North America Commercial P&C Insurance
2021
North America Commercial P&C Insurance experienced net favorable PPD of $762 million, which was the net result of several underlying favorable and adverse movements, including a favorable development on COVID-19 reserves of $303 million, principally in management liability portfolios as described below, and was driven by the following principal changes:
•Net favorable development of $482 million in long-tail business, primarily from:
•Net favorable development of $278 million in management liability portfolios, mainly in accident year 2020, of which $256 million was related to COVID-19 estimates, driven by lower than expected claim frequency including securities class actions;
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
•Net favorable development of $260 million in our workers’ compensation business, mainly in accident years 2016 and prior, driven by lower than expected loss experience and related improvements to loss development factors. In addition, there was favorable development in accident year 2020 of $36 million related to our annual assessment of multi-claimant events including industrial accidents;
•Net favorable development of $59 million in financial lines (errors & omissions and cyber), mainly in accident years 2016, 2017 and 2020, from lower than expected emergence, partly offset by higher than expected development in accident year 2019;
•Net favorable development of $43 million on large multi-line prospective deals, mainly in accident years 2017 and prior, from lower than expected reported loss activity. These structured deals typically cover large clients for multiple product lines and with varying loss limitations; this development is net of premium returns of $46 million tied to the loss performance of the particular deals;
•Net favorable development of $40 million in voluntary environmental lines, mainly in accident years 2017 and prior, from lower than expected emergence, partly offset by higher than expected development in accident year 2019;
•Adverse development of $26 million related to an agreement-in-principle as part of the BSA bankruptcy in the 2004 and prior accident years. Refer to the Molestation claims section below for further information;
•Net adverse development of $32 million in commercial excess and umbrella portfolios, with accident years 2016 through 2019 experiencing higher than expected reported loss activity, partly offset by lower than expected emergence in accident years 2015 and prior;
•Net adverse development of $66 million in medical liability businesses, mainly in accident years 2017 and 2018, driven by higher than expected reported loss emergence and associated changes to loss expectations; and
•Net adverse development of $71 million in commercial automobile liability, mainly in accident years 2017 and 2019, driven by adverse reported loss experience.
•Net favorable development of $280 million in short-tail business, primarily from:
•Net favorable development of $164 million in property and marine coverages, mainly in accident years 2019 and 2020, driven by lower than expected loss development;
•Net favorable development of $89 million in surety, mainly in accident years 2018 through 2020, driven by lower than expected loss emergence, including $35 million in accident year 2020, due to lower than expected COVID-19 claim activity;
•Net favorable development of $45 million in accident and health, mainly in accident years 2019 and 2020, where loss emergence was lower than expected; and
•Net adverse development of $42 million in first-party cyber risk, mainly in accident years 2018 through 2020, which experienced higher than expected loss development as well as higher than expected frequency and severity.
2020
North America Commercial P&C Insurance experienced net favorable PPD of $702 million, which was the net result of several underlying favorable and adverse movements, and was driven by the following principal changes:
•Net favorable development of $672 million in long-tail business, primarily from:
•Net favorable development of $363 million in workers’ compensation lines. The majority of the favorable development related to accident years 2016 and prior, driven by lower than expected loss emergence and related updates to loss development factors. In addition, we experienced favorable development of $62 million related to our annual assessment of multi-claimant events, including industrial accidents, in the 2019 accident year. Consistent with prior years, we reviewed these potential exposures after the close of the accident year to allow for late reporting or identification of significant losses. This favorable development in accident year 2019 was partially offset by some higher than expected activity from other claims;
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
•Net favorable development of $231 million in management liability portfolios, favorably impacting accident years 2015 and prior where paid and reported loss activity was lower than expected, partially offset by adverse development in the 2016 through 2019 accident years, mainly due to higher than expected claim severity in our Directors and Officers (D&O) portfolios;
•Net favorable development of $83 million in commercial excess and umbrella portfolios, mainly in accident years 2014 and prior, driven by lower paid and reported loss activity relative to prior expectations as well as an increase in weighting towards experience-based methods, partially offset by adverse development in more recent accident years, due to higher than expected loss activity;
•Net favorable development of $67 million in professional liability (errors & omissions and cyber risk), driven by accident years 2016 and prior, which experienced lower than expected loss emergence;
•Net favorable development of $43 million in voluntary environmental lines, in accident years 2016 and prior, due to lower than expected loss emergence and a related update to loss development factors;
•Net favorable development of $41 million on large multi-line prospective deals in the 2016 and prior accident years, due to lower than expected reported loss activity. These structured deals typically cover large clients for multiple product lines and with varying loss limitations; this development is net of premium returns of $26 million tied to the loss performance of the particular deals;
•Net favorable development of $40 million in foreign casualty businesses, mainly in accident year 2016, due to lower than expected reported loss activity, partially offset by adverse development on a large loss in accident year 2017;
•Net adverse development of $48 million in general liability coverages, driven by higher than expected reported loss activity in accident years 2017 through 2019, partially offset by favorable development in older accident years;
•Net adverse development of $64 million in medical liability businesses, mainly impacting accident years 2016 through 2019, primarily due to higher than expected reported loss emergence and associated changes to loss development factors and loss expectations; and
•Net adverse development of $77 million in commercial automobile liability, mainly in high deductible and excess portfolios, driven by adverse paid and reported loss emergence and related updates to loss development factors, mainly in accident years 2015 through 2019.
•Net favorable development of $30 million in short-tail business, primarily from:
•Net favorable development of $37 million in accident & health, mainly in accident years 2018 and 2019, driven by lower than expected paid loss emergence;
•Net favorable development of $31 million in surety businesses, driven by accident year 2018, where loss emergence was lower than expected; and
•Net adverse development of $21 million in our marine portfolios, mainly impacting the 2019 accident year, driven by higher than expected non-catastrophe loss development.
2019
North America Commercial P&C Insurance experienced net favorable PPD of $649 million, representing 1.3 percent of the beginning consolidated net unpaid losses and loss expense reserves.
North America Personal P&C Insurance
2021
North America Personal P&C Insurance incurred net favorable PPD of $305 million, driven by favorable development of $253 million in homeowners, including valuables, mainly in accident year 2020, which experienced better than expected non-catastrophe loss development and a favorable $43 million in automobile, predominantly from better than expected frequency results in accident year 2020 for physical damage coverages.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
2020
North America Personal P&C Insurance incurred net adverse PPD of $63 million, which was the net result of several underlying favorable and adverse movements, and was driven by the following principal changes:
•Net adverse development of $84 million in the homeowners product line, including valuables, mainly in accident years 2017 through 2019 due to higher than expected non-catastrophe loss emergence and adverse development arising from natural catastrophes in accident years 2017 and 2018; and
•Net favorable development of $22 million in the personal excess line, driven by favorable development mainly in the 2017 accident year, partially offset by adverse development in accident year 2019.
2019
North America Personal P&C Insurance incurred net favorable PPD of $95 million, representing 0.2 percent of the beginning consolidated net unpaid losses and loss expense reserves.
North America Agricultural Insurance
North America Agricultural Insurance experienced net adverse PPD of $10 million in 2021, and favorable PPD of $10 million and $80 million in 2020 and 2019, respectively. Actual claim development mainly relates to our Multiple Peril Crop Insurance business and is based on crop yield results in certain states at the prior year-end period (i.e., 2021 results based on crop yield results at year-end 2020).
Overseas General Insurance
2021
Overseas General Insurance experienced net favorable PPD of $441 million which was the net result of several underlying favorable and adverse movements, including a favorable development on COVID-19 reserves of $127 million, principally in financial lines as described below, and was driven by the following principal changes:
•Net favorable development of $106 million in long-tail business, primarily from:
•Net favorable development of $67 million in casualty lines, including favorable development of $95 million in accident years 2017 and prior, due to lower than expected loss emergence across primary and excess lines in Continental Europe and U.K., partially offset by adverse development of $28 million in accident years 2018 through 2020, primarily due to higher than expected loss development and corresponding changes in loss development patterns on business in Asia Pacific; and
•Net favorable development of $14 million in financial lines, which is the net result of $104 million favorable reduction in COVID-19 estimates in accident year 2020 and adverse development of $90 million primarily in accident years 2011 through 2020 in D&O on specific claims in Australia and U.K., and adverse professional indemnity development, including medical malpractice, in various regions.
•Net favorable development of $335 million in short-tail business, primarily from:
•Net favorable development of $111 million in accident and health lines in accident years 2019 and 2020, across most regions. Included in the favorable development is a $20 million reduction in COVID-19 estimates in accident year 2020;
•Net favorable development of $71 million in consumer lines in accident years 2019 and 2020, driven by reduced claim frequency in personal automobile and high net worth business;
•Net favorable development of $67 million in property lines across most regions in accident years 2019 and 2020 driven by favorable loss emergence; and
•Net favorable development of $62 million in marine lines in accident years 2018 through 2020, driven by favorable loss development, specific claim reductions, and salvage and subrogation recoveries across all regions.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
2020
Overseas General Insurance experienced net favorable PPD of $150 million, which was the net result of several underlying favorable and adverse movements, and was driven by the following principal changes:
•Net favorable development of $49 million in long-tail business, primarily from:
•Net favorable development of $94 million in casualty lines, including favorable development of $143 million in accident years 2016 and prior, due to lower than expected loss emergence across primary and excess lines in Continental Europe, U.K., and Asia Pacific, partially offset by adverse development of $49 million in accident years 2017 through 2019, primarily due to adverse large loss experience in U.K. and Asia Pacific;
•Net favorable development of $22 million in political risk, driven by lower than expected loss emergence in accident years 2018 and 2019; and
•Net adverse development of $80 million in financial lines, with favorable development of $61 million in accident years 2015 and prior, primarily from favorable case-specific settlements within Continental Europe and Asia Pacific financial institutions, which was more than offset by adverse development of $141 million in accident years 2016 through 2019, primarily due to adverse large loss experience in D&O portfolios in the U.K. and Asia Pacific.
•Net favorable development of $101 million in short-tail business, primarily from:
•Net favorable development of $69 million in marine, driven by favorable loss emergence and claim-specific loss settlements across all regions in accident years 2012 through 2019; and
•Net favorable development of $21 million in A&H, driven by favorable development across Continental Europe, U.K. and Latin America primarily in accident years 2018 and 2019.
2019
Overseas General Insurance experienced net favorable PPD of $92 million, representing 0.2 percent of the beginning consolidated net unpaid losses and loss expense reserves.
Global Reinsurance
2021
Global Reinsurance experienced net adverse PPD of $3 million, which was the net result of adverse development of $34 million from property catastrophes losses, primarily Hurricanes Delta, Laura and Sally in 2020, partially offset by other items, none of which is significant individually.
2020
Global Reinsurance experienced net favorable PPD of $29 million, which was the net result of several underlying favorable and adverse movements, none of which is significant individually or in the aggregate.
2019
Global Reinsurance experienced net favorable PPD of $29 million, representing 0.1 percent of the beginning consolidated net unpaid losses and loss expense reserves.
Corporate
2021
Corporate incurred adverse development of $569 million in long-tail lines, driven by the following principal changes:
•Adverse development of $417 million for U.S. child molestation claims, primarily driven by a settlement-in-principle with the BSA regarding molestation claims. Refer to the Molestation claims section below for further information;
•Adverse development of $83 million associated with asbestos and environmental liabilities, generally attributable to certain case specific incurred activity and higher than expected indemnity, expenses and defense costs on a limited number of accounts; and
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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•Adverse development of $43 million on unallocated loss adjustment expenses due to run-off operating expenses and $14 million from an increase in the provision for uncollectible reinsurance.
2020
Corporate incurred adverse development of $433 million in long-tail lines, driven by the following principal changes:
•Adverse development of $254 million for U.S. child molestation claims, predominantly reviver statute-related;
•Adverse development of $106 million associated with asbestos and environmental liabilities, generally attributable to certain case specific incurred activity and higher than expected indemnity, expenses and defense costs on a limited number of accounts; and
•Adverse development of $38 million on unallocated loss adjustment expenses due to run-off operating expenses and $27 million from an increase in the provision for uncollectible reinsurance.
2019
Corporate incurred adverse development of $153 million in long-tail lines, representing 0.3 percent of the beginning consolidated net unpaid losses and loss expense reserves.
Molestation claims
Chubb's exposure to molestation claims principally arises out of liabilities acquired when it purchased CIGNA's P&C business in 1999, and Chubb Corp in 2016. The vast majority of the current liability relates to exposure from recently enacted "reviver" legislation in certain states that allow civil claims relating to molestation to be asserted against policyholders that would otherwise be barred by statutes of limitations. These exposures are predominantly included in our inactive run-off operations included in the Corporate segment with an immaterial amount in the North America Commercial P&C segment.
In December 2021, Chubb reached an agreement-in-principle regarding the bankruptcy of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Under this agreement, which is contingent on a variety of conditions and court approvals, our inactive run-off company, Century Indemnity Company, and certain active Chubb companies will pay their respective share of $800 million and obtain a broad release for all Chubb companies from BSA-related abuse claims. This liability is included in our Unpaid losses and loss expenses as of December 31, 2021, and is gross of reinsurance recoverable and previously carried reserves, collectively, of $425 million.
Asbestos and environmental (A&E)
Chubb's exposure to A&E claims principally arises out of liabilities acquired when it purchased Westchester Specialty in 1998, CIGNA's P&C business in 1999, and Chubb Corp in 2016. The following table presents a roll-forward of consolidated A&E loss reserves including allocated loss expense reserves for A&E exposures, and the valuation allowance for uncollectible paid and unpaid reinsurance recoverables:
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(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | Gross | | Net | | Gross | | Net | | Gross | | Net | |
Balance at December 31, 2018 | | $ | 1,492 | | | $ | 964 | | | $ | 625 | | | $ | 483 | | | $ | 2,117 | | | $ | 1,447 | | |
Incurred activity | | 129 | | | 70 | | | 46 | | | 28 | | | 175 | | | 98 | | (1) |
Paid activity | | (162) | | | (118) | | | (142) | | | (101) | | | (304) | | | (219) | | |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | | 1,459 | | | 916 | | | 529 | | | 410 | | | 1,988 | | | 1,326 | | |
Incurred activity | | 150 | | | 90 | | | 79 | | | 41 | | | 229 | | | 131 | | (1) |
Paid activity | | (258) | | | (133) | | | (91) | | | (72) | | | (349) | | | (205) | | |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | | 1,351 | | | 873 | | | 517 | | | 379 | | | 1,868 | | | 1,252 | | |
Incurred activity | | 96 | | | 64 | | | 52 | | | 40 | | | 148 | | | 104 | | (1) |
Paid activity | | (221) | | | (137) | | | (167) | | | (117) | | | (388) | | | (254) | | |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | | $ | 1,226 | | | $ | 800 | | | $ | 402 | | | $ | 302 | | | $ | 1,628 | | | $ | 1,102 | | |
(1) Excludes unallocated loss expenses and the net activity reflects third-party reinsurance other than the aggregate excess of loss reinsurance provided by National Indemnity Company (NICO) to Westchester Specialty (see Westchester Specialty section below).
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The A&E net loss reserves including allocated loss expense reserves and valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance at December 31, 2021 and 2020 shown in the table above is comprised of:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 |
Brandywine operations | $ | 646 | | | $ | 736 | |
Westchester Specialty | 100 | | | 103 | |
Chubb Corp | 286 | | | 333 | |
Other, mainly Overseas General Insurance | 70 | | | 80 | |
Total | $ | 1,102 | | | $ | 1,252 | |
Brandywine Run-off entities – The Restructuring Plan and uncertainties relating to Chubb's ultimate Brandywine exposure
In 1996, the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner approved a plan to restructure INA Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (the Restructuring) which included the division of Insurance Company of North America (INA) into two separate corporations:
(1) An active insurance company that retained the INA name and continued to write P&C business; and
(2) An inactive run-off company, now called Century Indemnity Company (Century).
As a result of the division, predominantly all A&E and certain other liabilities of INA were ascribed to Century and extinguished, as a matter of Pennsylvania law, as liabilities of INA.
As part of the Restructuring, most A&E liabilities of various U.S. affiliates of INA were reinsured to Century. Century and certain other run-off companies having A&E and other liabilities were contributed to Brandywine Holdings.
The U.S.-based Chubb INA companies assumed two contractual obligations in respect of the Brandywine operations in connection with the Restructuring: a surplus maintenance obligation in the form of the excess of loss (XOL) agreement and a dividend retention fund obligation.
XOL Agreement
In 1996, in connection with the Restructuring, a Chubb INA insurance subsidiary provided reinsurance coverage to Century in the amount of $800 million under an Aggregate Excess of Loss Reinsurance Agreement (XOL Agreement), triggerable if the statutory capital and surplus of Century falls below $25 million or if Century lacks liquid assets with which to pay claims as they become due.
Dividend Retention Fund
INA Financial Corporation established and funded a dividend retention fund (the Dividend Retention Fund) consisting of $50 million plus investment earnings. The full balance of the Dividend Retention Fund was contributed to Century as of December 31, 2002. Under the Restructuring Order, while any obligation to maintain the Dividend Retention Fund is in effect, to the extent dividends are paid by INA Holdings Corporation to its parent, INA Financial Corporation, and to the extent INA Financial Corporation then pays such dividends to INA Corporation, a portion of those dividends must be withheld to replenish the principal of the Dividend Retention Fund to $50 million. In 2021 and 2020, $50 million and $250 million, respectively, were withheld from such dividends and deposited into the Dividend Retention Fund as a result of dividends paid up to the INA Corporation. Pursuant to a 2011 amendment to the Restructuring Order, capital contributions from the Dividend Retention Fund to Century are not required until the XOL Agreement has less than $200 million of capacity remaining on an incurred basis for statutory reporting purposes. The amount of the required capital contribution shall be the lesser of the amount necessary to restore the XOL Agreement remaining capacity to $200 million or the Dividend Retention Fund balance. In 2021 and 2020, capital contributions of $18 million and $302 million were made, respectively, from the Dividend Retention Fund to Century. The Dividend Retention Fund may not be terminated without prior written approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner.
In 2004, Chubb INA contributed $100 million to Century in exchange for a surplus note. After giving effect to the surplus note, contributions from the Dividend Retention Fund, results from operations and other items impacting statutory surplus, the statutory surplus of Century at December 31, 2021 was $25 million and $745 million in statutory-basis losses have been ceded to the XOL Agreement on an inception-to-date basis. The XOL Agreement statutory-basis remaining limit at December 31,
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2021 is $55 million. Century reports the amount ceded under the XOL Agreement in accordance with statutory accounting principles, which differ from GAAP by, among other things, allowing Century to discount its liabilities, including certain asbestos related and environmental pollution liabilities and Century's reinsurance payable to active companies. For GAAP reporting purposes, intercompany reinsurance recoverables related to the XOL are eliminated upon consolidation.
While Chubb believes it has no legal obligation to fund Century losses above the XOL limit of coverage, Chubb's consolidated results would nevertheless continue to include any losses above the limit of coverage for so long as the Brandywine companies remain consolidated subsidiaries of Chubb.
Certain active Chubb companies are primarily liable for asbestos, environmental, and other exposures that they have reinsured to Century. Accordingly, if Century were to become insolvent and placed into rehabilitation or liquidation, some or all of the recoverables due to these active Chubb companies from Century could become uncollectible. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the aggregate reinsurance recoverables owed by Century to certain active Chubb companies were approximately $1.8 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively, on an undiscounted basis. Chubb believes the active company intercompany reinsurance recoverables, which relate to direct liabilities payable over many years, are not impaired. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, Century's carried gross reserves (including reserves assumed from the active Chubb companies) were $2.2 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively. Should Century's loss reserves experience adverse development in the future and should Century be placed into rehabilitation or liquidation, the reinsurance recoverables due from Century to certain active Chubb companies would be payable only after the payment in full of certain expenses and liabilities, including administrative expenses and direct policy liabilities. Thus, the intercompany reinsurance recoverables would be at risk to the extent of the shortage of assets remaining to pay these recoverables.
Westchester Specialty – impact of NICO contracts on Chubb’s run-off entities
As part of the Westchester Specialty acquisition in 1998, NICO provided a 75 percent pro-rata share of $1.0 billion of reinsurance protection on losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred on or before December 31, 1996, in excess of a retention of $721 million. At December 31, 2021, the remaining unused incurred limit under the Westchester NICO agreement was $359 million.
8. Taxation
Under Swiss law through December 31, 2021, a resident company is subject to income tax at the federal, cantonal, and communal levels that is levied on net worldwide income. Income attributable to permanent establishments or real estate located abroad is excluded from the Swiss tax base. Furthermore, participation relief (i.e., tax relief) is granted to Chubb Limited at the federal, cantonal, and communal level for qualifying dividend income. Chubb Limited is subject to an annual cantonal and communal capital tax on the taxable equity of Chubb Limited in Switzerland.
Chubb has two Swiss operating subsidiaries, an insurance company, Chubb Insurance (Switzerland) Limited and a reinsurance company, Chubb Reinsurance (Switzerland) Limited. Both are subject to federal, cantonal, and communal income tax and to annual cantonal and communal capital tax.
Under current Bermuda law, Chubb Limited and its Bermuda subsidiaries are not required to pay any taxes on income or capital gains. If a Bermuda law were enacted that would impose taxes on income or capital gains, Chubb Limited and the Bermuda subsidiaries have received written assurances from the Minister of Finance in Bermuda that would exempt such companies from Bermudian taxation until March 2035.
Income from Chubb's operations at Lloyd's is subject to United Kingdom (U.K.) corporation income taxes. Lloyd's is required to pay U.S. income tax on U.S. connected income written by Lloyd's syndicates. Lloyd's has a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whereby the amount of tax due on this business is calculated by Lloyd's and remitted directly to the IRS. These amounts are then charged to the accounts of Chubb's Corporate Members in proportion to their participation in the relevant syndicates. Chubb's Corporate Members are subject to this arrangement but, as U.K. domiciled companies, will receive U.K. corporation tax credits for any U.S. income tax incurred up to the value of the equivalent U.K. corporation income tax charge on this income.
Chubb Group Holdings and its respective subsidiaries are subject to income taxes imposed by U.S. authorities and file a consolidated U.S. Federal income tax return. Should Chubb Group Holdings pay a dividend to Chubb Limited, withholding taxes
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would apply. Currently, however, no withholding taxes are accrued with respect to such un-remitted earnings as management has no intention of remitting these earnings. Similarly, no taxes have been provided on the un-remitted earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries (Hong Kong and Korea life insurance companies) as management has no intention of remitting these earnings. The cumulative amount that would be subject to withholding tax, if distributed, as well as the determination of the associated tax liability are not practicable to compute; however, such amount would be material.
Certain international operations of Chubb are also subject to income taxes imposed by the jurisdictions in which they operate.
Chubb's domestic operations are in Switzerland, the jurisdiction where we are legally organized, incorporated, and registered. As a result of Swiss federal tax reform which was effective in 2020, the tax rate changed from 7.83 percent to 21.2 percent and further changed in 2021 to 19.7 percent due to Cantonal tax rates.
The following table presents pre-tax income and the related provision for income taxes:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Pre-tax income: | | | | | |
Switzerland | $ | 349 | | | $ | 350 | | | $ | 440 | |
Outside Switzerland | 9,467 | | | 3,812 | | | 4,809 | |
Total pre-tax income | $ | 9,816 | | | $ | 4,162 | | | $ | 5,249 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | | | |
Current tax expense: | | | | | |
Switzerland | $ | 65 | | | $ | 52 | | | $ | 29 | |
Outside Switzerland | 1,294 | | | 876 | | | 879 | |
Total current tax expense | 1,359 | | | 928 | | | 908 | |
Deferred tax expense (benefit): | | | | | |
Switzerland | (15) | | | 2 | | | 11 | |
Outside Switzerland | (67) | | | (301) | | | (124) | |
Total deferred tax expense (benefit) | (82) | | | (299) | | | (113) | |
Provision for income taxes | $ | 1,277 | | | $ | 629 | | | $ | 795 | |
The most significant jurisdictions contributing to the overall taxation of Chubb are calculated using the following rates in 2021: Switzerland 19.7 percent, U.S. 21.0 percent, U.K. 19.0 percent, and Bermuda 0.0 percent.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the difference between the provision for income taxes and the expected tax provision at the Swiss statutory income tax rate:
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Expected tax provision at Swiss statutory tax rate | $ | 1,934 | | | $ | 880 | | | $ | 411 | |
Permanent differences: | | | | | |
Taxes on earnings subject to rate other than Swiss statutory rate | (740) | | | (337) | | | 376 | |
Tax-exempt interest and dividends received deduction, net of proration | (38) | | | (41) | | | (49) | |
Net withholding taxes | 78 | | | 67 | | | 40 | |
Other | 43 | | | 60 | | | 17 | |
Provision for income taxes | $ | 1,277 | | | $ | 629 | | | $ | 795 | |
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The following table presents the components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Deferred tax assets: | | | |
Loss reserve discount | $ | 950 | | | $ | 884 | |
Unearned premiums reserve | 544 | | | 496 | |
Foreign tax credits | 156 | | | 222 | |
Provision for uncollectible balances | 32 | | | 46 | |
Loss carry-forwards | 139 | | | 123 | |
Debt related amounts | 70 | | | 69 | |
Compensation related amounts | 178 | | | 281 | |
Cumulative translation adjustments | 28 | | | 120 | |
Investments | — | | | 75 | |
Lease liability | 111 | | | 121 | |
Depreciation | 190 | | | — | |
| | | |
Total deferred tax assets | 2,398 | | | 2,437 | |
Deferred tax liabilities: | | | |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 679 | | | 522 | |
Other intangible assets, including VOBA | 1,268 | | | 1,425 | |
Un-remitted foreign earnings | 121 | | | 77 | |
Investments | 144 | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on investments | 360 | | | 957 | |
Depreciation | — | | | 123 | |
Lease right-of-use asset | 100 | | | 111 | |
Other, net | 23 | | | 31 | |
Total deferred tax liabilities | 2,695 | | | 3,246 | |
Valuation allowance | 92 | | | 83 | |
Net deferred tax liabilities | $ | (389) | | | $ | (892) | |
The valuation allowance of $92 million and $83 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, reflects management's assessment, based on available information, that it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized due to the inability of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries to generate sufficient taxable income. Adjustments to the valuation allowance are made when there is a change in management's assessment of the amount of deferred tax assets that are realizable.
At December 31, 2021, Chubb has net operating loss carry-forwards of $461 million which, if unused, will expire starting in 2022, and a foreign tax credit carry-forward in the amount of $156 million which, if unused, will expire starting in 2026.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits:
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Balance, beginning of year | $ | 76 | | | $ | 47 | |
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | — | | | 5 | |
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years | 7 | | | 24 | |
| | | |
Reductions for settlements with taxing authorities | (19) | | | — | |
| | | |
Balance, end of year | $ | 64 | | | $ | 76 | |
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the gross unrecognized tax benefits of $64 million and $76 million, respectively, can be reduced by $26 million and $31 million, respectively, associated with foreign tax credits. The net amounts of $38 million and
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$45 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective tax rate. It is reasonably possible that over the next twelve months, that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits may change further resulting from the re-evaluation of unrecognized tax benefits arising from examinations by taxing authorities and the lapses of statutes of limitations.
Chubb recognizes accruals for interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in Income tax expense in the Consolidated statements of operations. Tax-related interest expense and penalties reported in the Consolidated statements of operations were $1 million, $8 million, and $5 million at December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Liabilities for tax-related interest and penalties in our Consolidated balance sheets were $14 million and $16 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
In March 2017, the IRS commenced its field examination of Chubb Group Holdings’ U.S. Federal income tax returns for 2014 and 2015 which is still ongoing. In July 2020, the IRS commenced its field examination of Chubb Group Holdings' U.S. Federal income tax returns for 2016, 2017 and 2018 which is also still ongoing. No material adjustments have been proposed by the IRS for any year under examination. As a multinational company, we also have examinations under way in several foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, Chubb is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2011.
The following table summarizes tax years open for examination by major income tax jurisdiction:
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At December 31, 2021 | | | |
Australia | 2015 | - | 2021 |
Canada | 2012 | - | 2021 |
France | 2019 | - | 2021 |
Germany | 2015 | - | 2021 |
Italy | 2011 | - | 2021 |
Mexico | 2014 | - | 2021 |
Spain | 2012 | - | 2021 |
Switzerland | 2016 | - | 2021 |
United Kingdom | 2015 | - | 2021 |
United States | 2014 | - | 2021 |
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9. Debt
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| December 31 | | December 31 | | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | Early Redemption Option |
Repurchase agreements (weighted average interest rate of 0.2% in 2021 and 0.3% in 2020) | $ | 1,406 | | $ | 1,405 | | None |
Short-term debt | | | | | |
Chubb INA: | | | | | |
$1,000 million 2.875% senior notes due November 2022 | $ | 999 | | $ | — | | Make-whole premium plus 20 bps |
| | | | | |
Total short-term debt | $ | 999 | | $ | — | | |
Long-term debt | | | | | |
Chubb INA: | | | | | |
$1,000 million 2.875% senior notes due November 2022 | $ | — | | $ | 998 | | Make-whole premium plus 20 bps |
$475 million 2.7% senior notes due March 2023 | 474 | | 474 | | Make-whole premium plus 10 bps |
$700 million 3.35% senior notes due May 2024 | 698 | | 698 | | Make-whole premium plus 15 bps |
€700 million 0.3% senior notes due December 2024 | 787 | | 841 | | Make-whole premium plus 15 bps |
$800 million 3.15% senior notes due March 2025 | 798 | | 797 | | Make-whole premium plus 15 bps |
$1,500 million 3.35% senior notes due May 2026 | 1,494 | | 1,493 | | Make-whole premium plus 20 bps |
€575 million 0.875% senior notes due June 2027 | 645 | | 691 | | Make-whole premium plus 20 bps |
€900 million 1.55% senior notes due March 2028 | 1,009 | | 1,079 | | Make-whole premium plus 15 bps |
$100 million 8.875% debentures due August 2029 | 100 | | 100 | | None |
€700 million 0.875% senior notes due December 2029 | 785 | | 840 | | Make-whole premium plus 20 bps |
$1,000 million 1.375% senior notes due September 2030 | 992 | | 991 | | Make-whole premium plus 15 bps |
€575 million 1.4% senior notes due June 2031 | 642 | | 687 | | Make-whole premium plus 25 bps |
$200 million 6.8% debentures due November 2031 | 238 | | 242 | | Make-whole premium plus 25 bps |
$300 million 6.7% senior notes due May 2036 | 298 | | 298 | | Make-whole premium plus 20 bps |
$800 million 6.0% senior notes due May 2037 | 936 | | 945 | | Make-whole premium plus 20 bps |
€900 million 2.5% senior notes due March 2038 | 1,007 | | 1,077 | | Make-whole premium plus 25 bps |
$600 million 6.5% senior notes due May 2038 | 735 | | 743 | | Make-whole premium plus 30 bps |
$475 million 4.15% senior notes due March 2043 | 470 | | 470 | | Make-whole premium plus 15 bps |
$1,500 million 4.35% senior notes due November 2045 | 1,485 | | 1,484 | | Make-whole premium plus 25 bps |
$600 million 2.85% senior notes due December 2051 | 593 | | — | | Make-whole premium plus 15 bps |
$1,000 million 3.05% senior notes due December 2061 | 983 | | — | | Make-whole premium plus 20 bps |
Total long-term debt | $ | 15,169 | | $ | 14,948 | | |
Trust preferred securities | | | | | |
Chubb INA capital securities due April 2030 | $ | 308 | | $ | 308 | | Redemption prices(1) |
(1)Redemption prices are equal to accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date plus the greater of (i) 100 percent of the principal amount thereof, or (ii) sum of present value of scheduled payments of principal and interest on the capital securities from the redemption date to April 1, 2030.
a) Repurchase agreements
Chubb has executed repurchase agreements with certain counterparties under which Chubb agreed to sell securities and repurchase them at a future date for a predetermined price.
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b) Short-term debt
Short-term debt comprises the current maturities of our long-term debt instruments described below. These short-term debt instruments were reclassified from long-term debt and are reflected in the table above.
c) Long-term debt
On November 15, 2021, Chubb INA Holdings Inc. (Chubb INA) issued $600 million of 2.85 percent senior notes due December 2051 and $1,000 million of 3.05 percent senior notes due December 2061. With the exception of the $100 million of 8.875 percent debentures due August 2029, which do not have an early redemption option, the senior notes in the table above are redeemable at any time at Chubb INA's option subject to a “make-whole” premium plus additional basis points as defined in the table above. A "make-whole" premium is the present value of the remaining principal and interest discounted at the applicable U.S. Treasury rate. These debt securities are also redeemable at par plus accrued and unpaid interest in the event of certain changes in tax law.
The senior notes and debentures do not have the benefit of any sinking fund and are guaranteed on a senior basis by Chubb Limited and they rank equally with all of Chubb's other senior obligations. They also contain customary limitations on lien provisions as well as customary events of default provisions which, if breached, could result in the accelerated maturity of such senior debt.
d) Trust preferred securities
In March 2000, ACE Capital Trust II, a Delaware statutory business trust, publicly issued $300 million of 9.7 percent Capital Securities (the Capital Securities) due to mature in April 2030. At the same time, Chubb INA purchased $9.2 million of common securities of ACE Capital Trust II. The sole assets of ACE Capital Trust II consist of $309 million principal amount of 9.7 percent Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures (the Subordinated Debentures) issued by Chubb INA due to mature in April 2030.
Distributions on the Capital Securities are payable semi-annually and may be deferred for up to ten consecutive semi-annual periods (but no later than April 1, 2030). Any deferred payments would accrue interest compounded semi-annually if Chubb INA defers interest on the Subordinated Debentures. Interest on the Subordinated Debentures is payable semi-annually. Chubb INA may defer such interest payments (but no later than April 1, 2030), with such deferred payments accruing interest compounded semi-annually. The Capital Securities and the ACE Capital Trust II Common Securities will be redeemed upon repayment of the Subordinated Debentures.
Chubb Limited has guaranteed, on a subordinated basis, Chubb INA's obligations under the Subordinated Debentures, and distributions and other payments due on the Capital Securities. These guarantees, when taken together with Chubb's obligations under expense agreements entered into with ACE Capital Trust II, provide a full and unconditional guarantee of amounts due on the Capital Securities.
10. Commitments, contingencies, and guarantees
a) Derivative instruments
Foreign currency management
As a global company, Chubb entities transact business in multiple currencies. Our policy is to generally match assets, liabilities, and required capital for each individual jurisdiction in local currency, which would include the use of derivatives discussed below. We do not hedge our net asset non-U.S. dollar capital positions; however, we do consider economic hedging for planned cross border transactions.
Derivative instruments employed
Chubb maintains positions in derivative instruments such as futures, options, swaps, and foreign currency forward contracts for which the primary purposes are to manage duration and foreign currency exposure, yield enhancement, or to obtain an exposure to a particular financial market. Chubb also maintains positions in convertible securities that contain embedded derivatives. Investment derivative instruments are recorded in either Other assets (OA) or Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities (AP); convertible bonds are recorded in Fixed maturities available for sale (FM AFS); and convertible equity securities are recorded in Equity securities (ES) in the Consolidated balance sheets. These are the most numerous and frequent derivative transactions. In addition, Chubb, from time to time, purchases to be announced mortgage-backed securities (TBAs) as part of its investing activities.
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Under reinsurance programs covering GLBs, Chubb assumes the risk of GLBs, principally GMIB, associated with variable annuity contracts. The GMIB risk is triggered if, at the time the contract holder elects to convert the accumulated account value to a periodic payment stream (annuitize), the accumulated account value is not sufficient to provide a guaranteed minimum level of monthly income. The GLB reinsurance product meets the definition of a derivative instrument and is classified within AP. Chubb also generally maintains positions in exchange-traded equity futures contracts on equity market indices to limit equity exposure in the GMDB and GLB book of business. All derivative instruments are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in Net realized gains (losses) in the Consolidated statements of operations. None of the derivative instruments are designated as hedges for accounting purposes. The following table presents the balance sheet locations, fair values of derivative instruments in an asset or (liability) position, and notional values/payment provisions of our derivative instruments:
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| | | December 31, 2021 | | | | December 31, 2020 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet Location | | Fair Value | | Notional Value/ Payment Provision | | | | Fair Value | | Notional Value/ Payment Provision |
| | Derivative Asset | | Derivative (Liability) | | | | Derivative Asset | | Derivative (Liability) | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | | | |
Investment and embedded derivative instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency forward contracts | OA / (AP) | | $ | 25 | | | $ | (139) | | | $ | 6,182 | | | | | $ | 22 | | | $ | (49) | | | $ | 2,807 | |
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Options/Futures contracts on notes, bonds, and equities | OA / (AP) | | 33 | | | (27) | | | 12,944 | | | | | 13 | | | (3) | | | 1,749 | |
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Convertible securities (1) | FM AFS / ES | | 11 | | | — | | | 12 | | | | | 9 | | | — | | | 11 | |
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| | | $ | 69 | | | $ | (166) | | | $ | 19,138 | | | | | $ | 44 | | | $ | (52) | | | $ | 4,567 | |
Other derivative instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts on equities (2) | OA / (AP) | | $ | — | | | $ | (16) | | | $ | 905 | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | (17) | | | $ | 709 | |
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Other | OA / (AP) | | — | | | — | | | 3 | | | | | — | | | — | | | 16 | |
| | | $ | — | | | $ | (16) | | | $ | 908 | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | (17) | | | $ | 725 | |
GLB (3) | (AP) | | $ | — | | | $ | (745) | | | $ | 1,432 | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,089) | | | $ | 1,658 | |
(1)Includes fair value of embedded derivatives.
(2)Related to GMDB and GLB book of business.
(3)Note that the payment provision related to GLB is the net amount at risk. The concept of a notional value does not apply to the GLB reinsurance contracts.
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, net derivative liabilities of $123 million and $30 million, respectively, included in the table above were subject to a master netting agreement. The remaining derivatives included in the table above were not subject to a master netting agreement. The following table presents net realized gains (losses) related to derivative instrument activity in the Consolidated statements of operations:
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Investment and embedded derivative instruments: | | | | | |
Foreign currency forward contracts | $ | (62) | | | $ | 65 | | | $ | (79) | |
Interest rate swaps | — | | | — | | | (270) | |
All other futures contracts, options, and equities | (10) | | | 16 | | | (88) | |
Convertible securities (1) | — | | | — | | | 2 | |
Total investment and embedded derivative instruments | $ | (72) | | | $ | 81 | | | $ | (435) | |
GLB and other derivative instruments: | | | | | |
GLB | $ | 316 | | | $ | (202) | | | $ | (4) | |
Futures contracts on equities (2) | (202) | | | (108) | | | (138) | |
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Other | (8) | | | 1 | | | (8) | |
Total GLB and other derivative instruments | $ | 106 | | | $ | (309) | | | $ | (150) | |
| $ | 34 | | | $ | (228) | | | $ | (585) | |
(1)Includes embedded derivatives.
(2)Related to GMDB and GLB book of business.
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b) Derivative instrument objectives
(i) Foreign currency exposure management
A foreign currency forward contract (forward) is an agreement between participants to exchange specific currencies at a future date. Chubb uses forwards to minimize the effect of fluctuating foreign currencies as discussed above.
(ii) Duration management and market exposure
Futures
Futures contracts give the holder the right and obligation to participate in market movements, determined by the index or underlying security on which the futures contract is based. Settlement is made daily in cash by an amount equal to the change in value of the futures contract times a multiplier that scales the size of the contract. Exchange-traded futures contracts on money market instruments, notes and bonds are used in fixed maturity portfolios to more efficiently manage duration, as substitutes for ownership of the money market instruments, bonds and notes without significantly increasing the risk in the portfolio. Investments in futures contracts may be made only to the extent that there are assets under management not otherwise committed.
Exchange-traded equity futures contracts are used to limit exposure to a severe equity market decline, which would cause an increase in expected claims and therefore, an increase in future policy benefit reserves for GMDB and an increase in the fair value liability for GLB reinsurance business.
Options
An option contract conveys to the holder the right, but not the obligation, to purchase or sell a specified amount or value of an underlying security at a fixed price. Option contracts are used in our investment portfolio as protection against unexpected shifts in interest rates, which would affect the duration of the fixed maturity portfolio. By using options in the portfolio, the overall interest rate sensitivity of the portfolio can be reduced. Option contracts may also be used as an alternative to futures contracts in the synthetic strategy as described above.
The price of an option is influenced by the underlying security, level of interest rates, expected volatility, time to expiration, and supply and demand.
The credit risk associated with the above derivative financial instruments relates to the potential for non-performance by counterparties. Although non-performance is not anticipated, in order to minimize the risk of loss, management monitors the creditworthiness of its counterparties and obtains collateral. The performance of exchange-traded instruments is guaranteed by the exchange on which they trade. For non-exchange-traded instruments, the counterparties are principally banks which must meet certain criteria according to our investment guidelines.
Interest rate swaps
An interest rate swap is a contract between two counterparties in which interest payments are made based on a notional principal amount, which itself is never paid or received. Under the terms of an interest rate swap, one counterparty makes interest payments based on a fixed interest rate and the other counterparty’s payments are based on a floating rate. Interest rate swap contracts are used occasionally in our investment portfolio as protection against unexpected shifts in interest rates, which would affect the fair value of the fixed maturity portfolio. By using interest rate swaps in the portfolio, the overall duration or interest rate sensitivity of the portfolio can be impacted.
Cross-currency swaps
Cross-currency swaps are agreements under which two counterparties exchange interest payments and principal denominated in different currencies at a future date. We use cross-currency swaps to reduce the foreign currency and interest rate risk by converting cash flows back into local currency. We invest in foreign currency denominated investments to improve credit diversification and also to obtain better duration matching to our liabilities that is limited in the local currency market.
Other
Included within Other are derivatives intended to reduce potential losses which may arise from certain exposures in our insurance business. The economic benefit provided by these derivatives is similar to purchased reinsurance. For example, Chubb may enter into crop derivative contracts to protect underwriting results in the event of a significant decline in commodity prices.
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(iii) Convertible security investments
A convertible security is a debt instrument or preferred stock that can be converted into a predetermined amount of the issuer’s equity. The convertible option is an embedded derivative within the host instruments which are classified in the investment portfolio as either available for sale or as an equity security. Chubb purchases convertible securities for their total return and not specifically for the conversion feature.
(iv) TBA
By acquiring TBAs, we make a commitment to purchase a future issuance of mortgage-backed securities. For the period between purchase of the TBAs and issuance of the underlying security, we account for our position as a derivative in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Chubb purchases TBAs, from time to time, both for their total return and for the flexibility they provide related to our mortgage-backed security strategy.
(v) GLB
Under the GLB program, as the assuming entity, Chubb is obligated to provide coverage until the expiration or maturity of the underlying deferred annuity contracts or the expiry of the reinsurance treaty. The GLB is accounted for as a derivative and is recorded at fair value. Fair value represents management’s estimate of an exit price and thus, includes a risk margin. We may recognize a realized loss for other changes in fair value due to adverse changes in the capital markets (e.g., declining interest rates and/or declining U.S. and/or international equity markets) and changes in actual or estimated future policyholder behavior (e.g., increased annuitization or decreased lapse rates) although we expect the business to be profitable.
To mitigate adverse changes in the capital markets, we maintain positions in exchange-traded equity futures contracts, as noted under section "(ii) Futures" above. These futures increase in fair value when the S&P 500 index decreases (and decrease in fair value when the S&P 500 index increases). The net impact of gains or losses related to changes in fair value of the GLB liability and the exchange-traded equity futures are included in Net realized gains (losses).
c) Securities lending and secured borrowings
Chubb participates in a securities lending program operated by a third-party banking institution whereby certain assets are loaned to qualified borrowers and from which we earn an incremental return. The securities lending collateral can only be drawn down by Chubb in the event that the institution borrowing the securities is in default under the lending agreement. An indemnification agreement with the lending agent protects us in the event a borrower becomes insolvent or fails to return any of the securities on loan. The collateral is recorded in Securities lending collateral and the liability is recorded in Securities lending payable in the Consolidated balance sheets. The following table presents the carrying value of collateral held under securities lending agreements by investment category and remaining contractual maturity of the underlying agreements:
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| Remaining contractual maturity |
| December 31, 2021 | | | | | | | December 31, 2020 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Overnight and Continuous |
Collateral held under securities lending agreements: | | | | | | | | |
Cash | $ | 931 | | | | | | | | $ | 551 | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | 128 | | | | | | | | 148 | |
Non-U.S. | 752 | | | | | | | | 1,032 | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | 12 | | | | | | | | 30 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 1 | | | | | | | | 4 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Equity securities | 7 | | | | | | | | 79 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| $ | 1,831 | | | | | | | | $ | 1,844 | |
Gross amount of recognized liability for securities lending payable | $ | 1,831 | | | | | | | | $ | 1,844 | |
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At December 31, 2021 and 2020, our repurchase agreement obligations of $1,406 million and $1,405 million, respectively, were fully collateralized. In contrast to securities lending programs, the use of cash received is not restricted for the repurchase obligations. The fair value of the underlying securities sold remains in Fixed maturities available for sale, and the repurchase agreement obligation is recorded in Repurchase agreements in the Consolidated balance sheets.
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The following table presents the carrying value of collateral pledged under repurchase agreements by investment category and remaining contractual maturity of the underlying agreements:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Remaining contractual maturity |
| | | December 31, 2021 | | | December 31, 2020 |
| | | 30-90 Days | | Greater than 90 Days | | | | | 30-90 Days | | | | | Greater than 90 Days | | Total |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | Total | | | | |
Collateral pledged under repurchase agreements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | | $ | — | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 29 | | | | $ | — | | | | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 4 | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | | | 103 | | | — | | | 103 | | | | — | | | | | | 106 | | | 106 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | — | | | 1,288 | | | 1,288 | | | | 481 | | | | | | 871 | | | 1,352 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | $ | 103 | | | $ | 1,317 | | | $ | 1,420 | | | | $ | 481 | | | | | | $ | 981 | | | $ | 1,462 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for repurchase agreements | | | | | | | $ | 1,406 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,405 | |
Difference (1) | | | | | | | $ | 14 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 57 | |
(1)Per the repurchase agreements, the amount of collateral posted is required to exceed the amount of gross liability.
Potential risks exist in our secured borrowing transactions due to market conditions and counterparty exposure. With collateral that we pledge, there is a risk that the collateral may not be returned at the expiration of the agreement. If the counterparty fails to return the collateral, Chubb will have free use of the borrowed funds until our collateral is returned. In addition, we may encounter the risk that Chubb may not be able to renew outstanding borrowings with a new term or with an existing counterparty due to market conditions including a decrease in demand as well as more restrictive terms from banks due to increased regulatory and capital constraints. Should this condition occur, Chubb may seek alternative borrowing sources or reduce borrowings. Additionally, increased margins and collateral requirements due to market conditions would increase our restricted assets as we are required to provide additional collateral to support the transaction.
d) Concentrations of credit risk
Our investment portfolio is managed following prudent standards of diversification. Specific provisions limit the allowable holdings of a single issue and issuer. We believe that there are no significant concentrations of credit risk associated with our investments. Our three largest corporate exposures by issuer at December 31, 2021, were Wells Fargo & Co., Bank of America Corp, and JP Morgan Chase & Co. Our largest exposure by industry at December 31, 2021 was financial services.
We market our insurance and reinsurance worldwide primarily through insurance and reinsurance brokers. We assume a degree of credit risk associated with brokers with whom we transact business. Approximately 12 percent of our gross premiums written was generated from or placed by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. This entity is a large, well-established company, and there are no indications that it is financially troubled at December 31, 2021. No other broker or one insured accounted for more than 10 percent of our gross premiums written for these years.
e) Fixed maturities
At December 31, 2021, we have commitments to purchase fixed income securities of $771 million over the next several years.
At December 31, 2021, we entered into an off-balance sheet agreement with a third party to guarantee that party's commitment to purchase $500 million of a certain portfolio of securities in the event the third party does not purchase the portfolio. Chubb earns a fee on this agreement. The term of the agreement is 90 days and subject to renewal.
f) Other investments
At December 31, 2021, included in Other investments in the Consolidated balance sheet are investments in limited partnerships and partially-owned investment companies with a carrying value of $9.8 billion. In connection with these investments, we have commitments that may require funding of up to $7.2 billion over the next several years. At December 31, 2020, these investments had a carrying value of $6.5 billion with a commitment that may require funding of up to $3.2 billion.
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g) Letters of credit
We have access to capital markets and to credit facilities with letter of credit capacity of $3.7 billion with a sub-limit of $1.9 billion for revolving credit. Our existing credit facilities have remaining terms expiring through October 2022. At December 31, 2021, our LOC usage was $1.4 billion.
h) Legal proceedings
Our insurance subsidiaries are subject to claims litigation involving disputed interpretations of policy coverages and, in some jurisdictions, direct actions by allegedly-injured persons seeking damages from policyholders. These lawsuits, involving claims on policies issued by our subsidiaries which are typical to the insurance industry in general and in the normal course of business, are considered in our loss and loss expense reserves. In addition to claims litigation, we are subject to lawsuits and regulatory actions in the normal course of business that do not arise from or directly relate to claims on insurance policies. This category of business litigation typically involves, among other things, allegations of underwriting errors or misconduct, employment claims, regulatory activity, or disputes arising from our business ventures. In the opinion of management, our ultimate liability for these matters could be, but we believe is not likely to be, material to our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
i) Lease commitments
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the right-of-use asset was $445 million and $473 million, respectively, recorded within Other assets on the Consolidated balance sheets, and the lease liability was $484 million and $517 million, respectively, which was recorded within Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets. These leases consist principally of real estate operating leases that are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which expire at various dates. As of December 31, 2021, the weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate for the operating leases was 4.9 years and 2.1 percent, respectively. Rent expense was $149 million, $152 million, and $171 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments under the operating leases are expected to be as follows:
| | | | | |
For the years ending December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
Undiscounted cash flows: | |
2022 | $ | 142 | |
2023 | 117 | |
2024 | 88 | |
2025 | 58 | |
2026 | 51 | |
Thereafter | 57 | |
Total undiscounted lease payments | $ | 513 | |
Less: Present value adjustment | 29 | |
Net lease liabilities reported as of December 31, 2021 | $ | 484 | |
As of December 31, 2021, we entered into an operating lease for office space that is expected to commence in 2023 for 21 years. This lease is not yet recorded on our Consolidated balance sheets and is not included in the total obligations referenced above. The total future cash requirement, undiscounted, is approximately $650 million.
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11. Shareholders’ equity
a) Common Shares
All of Chubb’s Common Shares are authorized under Swiss corporate law. Though the par value of Common Shares is stated in Swiss francs, Chubb continues to use U.S. dollars as its reporting currency for preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements. Under Swiss corporate law, we are generally prohibited from issuing Common Shares below their par value. If there were a need to raise common equity at a time when the trading price of Chubb's Common Shares is below par value, we would need in advance to obtain shareholder approval to decrease the par value of the Common Shares.
Dividend approval
At our May 2021 annual general meeting, our shareholders approved an annual dividend for the following year of up to $3.20 per share, expected to be paid in four quarterly installments of $0.80 per share after the annual general meeting by way of distribution from capital contribution reserves, transferred to free reserves for payment. The Board of Directors (Board) will determine the record and payment dates at which the annual dividend may be paid until the date of the 2022 annual general meeting, and is authorized to abstain from distributing a dividend at its discretion. The first three quarterly installments each of $0.80 per share, have been distributed by the Board as expected.
At our May 2020 and 2019 annual general meetings, our shareholders approved annual dividends for the following year of up to $3.12 per share and $3.00 per share, respectively, which were paid in four quarterly installments of $0.78 per share and $0.75 per share, respectively, at dates determined by the Board after the annual general meeting by way of a distribution from capital contribution reserves, transferred to free reserves for payment.
Dividend distributions
Under Swiss corporate law, dividends must be stated in Swiss francs though dividend payments are made by Chubb in U.S. dollars. We issue dividends without subjecting them to withholding tax by way of distributions from capital contribution reserves and payment out of free reserves.
The following table presents dividend distributions per Common Share in Swiss francs (CHF) and U.S. dollars (USD):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended December 31 |
| | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 |
| CHF | | USD | | CHF | | USD | | CHF | | USD |
Total dividend distributions per common share | 2.88 | | | $ | 3.18 | | | 2.89 | | | $ | 3.09 | | | 2.94 | | | $ | 2.98 | |
b) Shares issued, outstanding, authorized, and conditional
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended December 31 |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Common Shares authorized and issued, beginning of year | 477,605,264 | | | 479,783,864 | | | 479,783,864 | |
Cancellation of treasury shares | (3,584,150) | | | (2,178,600) | | | — | |
Common Shares authorized and issued, end of year | 474,021,114 | | | 477,605,264 | | | 479,783,864 | |
Common Shares in treasury, beginning of year (at cost) | (26,872,639) | | | (27,812,297) | | | (20,580,486) | |
Net shares issued under employee share-based compensation plans | 3,484,487 | | | 2,345,208 | | | 3,210,427 | |
Shares repurchased | (27,644,500) | | | (3,584,150) | | | (10,442,238) | |
Cancellation of treasury shares | 3,584,150 | | | 2,178,600 | | | — | |
Common Shares in treasury, end of year (at cost) | (47,448,502) | | | (26,872,639) | | | (27,812,297) | |
Common Shares outstanding, end of year | 426,572,612 | | | 450,732,625 | | | 451,971,567 | |
Increases in Common Shares in treasury are due to open market repurchases of Common Shares and the surrender of Common Shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock and the forfeiture of unvested restricted stock. Decreases in Common Shares in treasury are principally due to grants of restricted stock, exercises of stock options, purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and share cancellations. At our May 2021 annual general meeting, our shareholders approved the cancellation of 3,584,150 shares purchased under our share repurchase program during 2020. The capital reduction by cancellation of shares was subject to publication requirements and a two-month waiting
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period in accordance with Swiss law and became effective August 4, 2021. At our May 2020 annual general meeting, our shareholders approved the cancellation of 2,178,600 shares purchased under our share repurchase program during the period beginning September 23, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019. The capital reduction by cancellation of shares was subject to publication requirements and a two-month waiting period in accordance with Swiss law and became effective August 3, 2020. At the Chubb Limited Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, held on November 3, 2021, shareholders approved the cancellation of 14,465,400 shares repurchased under our share repurchase program during the first six months of 2021. The capital reduction by cancellation of shares was subject to publication requirements and a two-month waiting period in accordance with Swiss law and became effective on January 17, 2022.
Authorized share capital for general purposes under Swiss law
In accordance with Swiss law, the Board has shareholder-approved authority as set forth in the Articles of Association to increase Chubb's share capital from time to time until May 20, 2022, by the issuance for general purposes of up to 200,000,000 fully paid up Common Shares, with a par value equal to the par value of Chubb's Common Shares as set forth in the Articles of Association at the time of any such issuance. Any such increases would be subject to Swiss rules and procedure.
Conditional share capital for bonds and similar debt instruments
Chubb's share capital may be increased through the issuance of a maximum of 33,000,000 fully paid up Common Shares (with a par value of CHF 24.15 as of December 31, 2021) through the exercise of conversion and/or option or warrant rights granted in connection with bonds, notes, or similar instruments, issued or to be issued by Chubb, including convertible debt instruments.
Conditional share capital for employee benefit plans
Chubb's share capital may be increased through the issuance of a maximum of 25,410,929 fully paid up Common Shares (with a par value of CHF 24.15 as of December 31, 2021) in connection with the exercise of option rights granted to any employee of Chubb, director or other person providing services to Chubb.
c) Chubb Limited securities repurchases
From time to time, we repurchase shares as part of our capital management program and to partially offset potential dilution from the exercise of stock options and the granting of restricted stock under share-based compensation plans. The Board has authorized share repurchase programs as follows:
•$1.5 billion of Chubb Common Shares from December 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019
•$1.5 billion of Chubb Common Shares from November 21, 2019 through December 31, 2020
•$1.5 billion of Chubb Common Shares from November 19, 2020 through December 31, 2021
In February 2021, the Board approved an increase to the November 2020 share repurchase program of $1.0 billion to a total of $2.5 billion, effective through December 31, 2021. On July 19, 2021, the Board authorized a one-time incremental share repurchase program of up to $5.0 billion through June 30, 2022, which is the only board authorization currently in effect.
Share repurchases may be in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, block trades, accelerated repurchases and through option or other forward transactions. The following table presents repurchases of Chubb's Common Shares conducted in a series of open market transactions under the Board authorizations:
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| Year Ended December 31 | | January 1, 2022 through |
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | February 23, 2022 |
Number of shares repurchased | 27,644,500 | | | 3,584,150 | | | 10,442,238 | | | 1,966,600 | |
Cost of shares repurchased | $ | 4,861 | | | $ | 516 | | | $ | 1,531 | | | $ | 405 | |
d) General restrictions
The holders of the Common Shares are entitled to receive dividends as approved by the shareholders. Holders of Common Shares are allowed one vote per share provided that, if the controlled shares of any shareholder constitute ten percent or more of the outstanding Common Shares of Chubb, only a fraction of the vote will be allowed so as not to exceed ten percent in aggregate. Entry of acquirers of Common Shares as shareholders with voting rights in the share register may be refused if it would confer voting rights with respect to ten percent or more of the registered share capital recorded in the commercial register.
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12. Share-based compensation
Chubb has share-based compensation plans which currently provide the Board the ability to grant awards of stock options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units to its employees and members of the Board.
In May 2021, our shareholders approved the Chubb Limited 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the Amended 2016 LTIP). Under the Amended 2016 LTIP, Common Shares of Chubb are authorized to be issued pursuant to awards including stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares, performance units, restricted stock, and restricted stock units.
Chubb principally issues restricted stock grants and stock options on a graded vesting schedule, with equal percentages of the award subject to vesting over a number of years (typically three or four). Chubb recognizes compensation cost for vesting of restricted stock and stock option grants with only service conditions on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award were, in-substance, multiple awards. We incorporate an estimate of future forfeitures in determining compensation cost for both grants of restricted stock and stock options.
In addition, Chubb grants performance-based restricted stock to certain executives that vest based on certain performance criteria as compared to a defined group of peer companies. Performance-based stock awards comprise target awards and premium awards that cliff vest at the end of a 3-year performance period based on both our tangible book value (shareholders' equity less goodwill and intangible assets, net of tax) per share growth and P&C combined ratio compared to our peer group. Premium awards are subject to an additional vesting provision based on total shareholder return (TSR) compared to our peer group. Shares representing target awards and premium awards are issued when the awards are approved and are subject to forfeiture if applicable performance criteria are not met at the end of the 3-year performance period. Prior to January 2017, performance-based restricted stock awards had a 4-year vesting period with the potential to vest as to a portion each year, and excluded the P&C combined ratio and TSR additional vesting criteria.
Under the Amended 2016 LTIP, 32,900,000 Common Shares are authorized to be issued (which includes all shares available for delivery since the establishment of the Chubb Limited 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan in 2016). This is in addition to any shares subject to awards outstanding under the ACE Limited 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2004 LTIP) immediately prior to the effective date of the Amended 2016 LTIP that are forfeited, expired or canceled after such effective date without delivery of shares (or which result in forfeiture of shares back to Chubb). At December 31, 2021, a total of 18,040,720 shares remain available for future issuance under the Amended 2016 LTIP, which includes shares forfeited, expired or canceled relating to grants under the 2004 LTIP.
Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 6,500,000 shares are authorized to be issued. At December 31, 2021, a total of 1,086,822 shares remain available for issuance under the ESPP.
Chubb generally issues Common Shares for the exercise of stock options, restricted stock, and purchases under the ESPP from Common Shares in treasury.
The following table presents pre-tax and after-tax share-based compensation expense:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Stock options and shares issued under ESPP: | | | | | |
Pre-tax | $ | 55 | | | $ | 45 | | | $ | 42 | |
After-tax (1) | $ | 36 | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | 39 | |
Restricted stock: | | | | | |
Pre-tax | $ | 210 | | | $ | 210 | | | $ | 224 | |
After-tax (1) | $ | 164 | | | $ | 164 | | | $ | 180 | |
(1)The windfall tax benefit recorded to Income tax expense in the Consolidated statement of operations was $19 million, $10 million, and $12 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
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Unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of Chubb's employee share-based awards of restricted stock, restricted stock units, and stock options was $263 million at December 31, 2021 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.5 years.
Stock options
Both incentive and non-qualified stock options are principally granted at an option price per share equal to the grant date fair value of Chubb's Common Shares. Stock options are generally granted with a 3-year vesting period and a 10-year term. Stock options vest in equal annual installments over the respective vesting period, which is also the requisite service period.
Chubb's 2021 share-based compensation expense includes a portion of the cost related to the 2018 through 2021 stock option grants. Stock option fair value was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses the weighted-average assumptions noted below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended December 31 |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Dividend yield | 1.9 | % | | 2.1 | % | | 2.2 | % |
Expected volatility | 26.0 | % | | 18.0 | % | | 16.0 | % |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.0 | % | | 1.2 | % | | 2.6 | % |
Expected life | 5.8 years | | 5.7 years | | 5.7 years |
The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected life (estimated period of time from grant to exercise date) is estimated using the historical exercise behavior of employees. The expected volatility is calculated as a blend of (a) historical volatility based on daily closing prices over a period equal to the expected life assumption and (b) implied volatility derived from Chubb's publicly traded options.
The following table presents a roll-forward of Chubb's stock options:
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(Intrinsic Value in millions of U.S. dollars) | Number of Options | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | | Weighted-Average Fair Value | | Total Intrinsic Value |
Options outstanding, December 31, 2018 | 11,007,722 | | | $ | 108.25 | | | | | |
Granted | 2,073,940 | | | $ | 133.90 | | | $ | 18.76 | | | |
Exercised | (1,944,604) | | | $ | 84.13 | | | | | $ | 122 | |
Forfeited and expired | (251,801) | | | $ | 136.87 | | | | | |
Options outstanding, December 31, 2019 | 10,885,257 | | | $ | 116.79 | | | | | |
Granted | 1,958,279 | | | $ | 150.10 | | | $ | 19.89 | | | |
Exercised | (1,158,633) | | | $ | 86.90 | | | | | $ | 76 | |
Forfeited and expired | (206,720) | | | $ | 138.77 | | | | | |
Options outstanding, December 31, 2020 | 11,478,183 | | | $ | 125.09 | | | | | |
Granted | 1,805,234 | | | $ | 164.89 | | | $ | 33.05 | | | |
Exercised | (2,284,795) | | | $ | 112.12 | | | | | $ | 140 | |
Forfeited and expired | (236,135) | | | $ | 150.16 | | | | | |
Options outstanding, December 31, 2021 | 10,762,487 | | | $ | 133.94 | | | | | $ | 639 | |
Options exercisable, December 31, 2021 | 7,278,516 | | | $ | 124.03 | | | | | $ | 504 | |
The weighted-average remaining contractual term was 5.9 years for stock options outstanding and 4.7 years for stock options exercisable at December 31, 2021. Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $253 million.
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Restricted stock and restricted stock units
Grants of restricted stock and restricted stock units awarded under the Amended 2016 LTIP typically have a 4-year vesting period, subject to vesting as to one-quarter of the award each anniversary of grant. Restricted stock and restricted stock units are principally granted at market close price on the day of grant. Each restricted stock unit represents our obligation to deliver to the holder one Common Share upon vesting.
Chubb also grants restricted stock awards to non-management directors which vest at the following year's annual general meeting.
Chubb's 2021 share-based compensation expense includes a portion of the cost related to the restricted stock granted in the years 2017 through 2021.
The following table presents a roll-forward of our restricted stock awards. Included in the roll-forward below are 15,586 restricted stock awards, 27,679 restricted stock awards, and 19,019 restricted stock awards that were granted to non-management directors during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively:
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| Service-based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units | | Performance-based Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units |
| Number of Shares | | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | | Number of Shares | | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
Unvested restricted stock, December 31, 2018 | 3,294,849 | | | $ | 134.17 | | | 911,230 | | | $ | 127.27 | |
Granted | 1,492,900 | | | $ | 134.38 | | | 212,059 | | | $ | 133.90 | |
Vested | (1,292,864) | | | $ | 129.18 | | | (196,640) | | | $ | 115.62 | |
Forfeited | (200,875) | | | $ | 135.98 | | | (50,437) | | | $ | 132.36 | |
Unvested restricted stock, December 31, 2019 | 3,294,010 | | | $ | 136.20 | | | 876,212 | | | $ | 131.16 | |
Granted | 1,425,667 | | | $ | 148.56 | | | 186,291 | | | $ | 151.14 | |
Vested | (1,304,308) | | | $ | 134.02 | | | (490,185) | | | $ | 125.66 | |
Forfeited | (152,074) | | | $ | 140.72 | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Unvested restricted stock, December 31, 2020 | 3,263,295 | | | $ | 142.32 | | | 572,318 | | | $ | 142.38 | |
Granted | 1,288,042 | | | $ | 165.32 | | | 294,315 | | | $ | 164.75 | |
Vested | (1,283,185) | | | $ | 140.62 | | | (169,442) | | | $ | 143.07 | |
Forfeited | (216,341) | | | $ | 150.19 | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Unvested restricted stock, December 31, 2021 | 3,051,811 | | | $ | 152.19 | | | 697,191 | | | $ | 151.74 | |
Prior to 2009, legacy ACE granted restricted stock units with a 1-year vesting period to non-management directors. Delivery of Common Shares on account of these restricted stock units to non-management directors is deferred until after the date of the non-management directors' termination from the Board. Legacy Chubb Corp historically allowed directors and certain key employees of Chubb Corp and its subsidiaries to defer a portion of their compensation earned with respect to services performed in the form of deferred stock units. In addition, legacy Chubb Corp provided supplemental retirement benefits for certain employees through its Defined Contribution Excess Benefit Plan in the form of deferred shares of stock. The minimum vesting period under these legacy Chubb Corp deferred plans was 1-year and the maximum was 3-years. Employees and directors had the option to elect to receive their awards at a future specified date or upon their termination of service with Chubb. At December 31, 2021, there were 139,587 deferred restricted stock units.
ESPP
The ESPP gives participating employees the right to purchase Common Shares through payroll deductions during consecutive subscription periods at a purchase price of 85 percent of the fair value of a Common Share on the exercise date (Purchase Price). Annual purchases by participants are limited to the number of whole shares that can be purchased by an amount equal to ten percent of the participant's compensation or $25,000, whichever is less. The ESPP has two six-month subscription periods each year, the first of which runs between January 1 and June 30 and the second of which runs between July 1 and December 31. The amounts collected from participants during a subscription period are used on the exercise date to purchase
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full shares of Common Shares. An exercise date is generally the last trading day of a subscription period. The number of shares purchased is equal to the total amount, at the exercise date, collected from the participants through payroll deductions for that subscription period, divided by the Purchase Price, rounded down to the next full share. Participants may withdraw from an offering before the exercise date and obtain a refund of amounts withheld through payroll deductions. Pursuant to the provisions of the ESPP, during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, employees paid $47 million, $45 million, and $41 million to purchase 315,405 shares, 383,751 shares, and 321,800 shares, respectively.
13. Postretirement benefits
Chubb provides postretirement benefits to eligible employees and their dependents through various defined contribution plans sponsored by Chubb. In addition, for certain employees, Chubb sponsors other postretirement benefit plans, and prior to 2020, Chubb sponsored defined benefit pension plans.
Defined contribution plans (including 401(k))
Under these plans, employees' contributions may be supplemented by Chubb matching contributions based on the level of employee contribution. These contributions are invested at the election of each employee in one or more of several investment portfolios offered by a third-party investment advisor. Expenses for these plans totaled $214 million, $211 million, and $171 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
Defined benefit pension plans
We maintain non-contributory defined benefit pension plans that cover certain employees located in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and various other statutorily required countries. We account for pension benefits using the accrual method. Benefits under these plans are based on employees' years of service and compensation during final years of service. All underlying plans are subject to periodic actuarial valuations by qualified actuarial firms using actuarial models to calculate the expense and liability for each plan. We use December 31 as the measurement date for our defined benefit pension plans.
Under the Chubb Corp plans, prior to 2001, benefits were generally based on an employee’s years of service and average compensation during the last five years of employment. Effective January 1, 2001, the formula for providing pension benefits was changed from the final average pay formula to a cash balance formula. Under the cash balance formula, a notional account is established for each employee, which is credited semi-annually with an amount equal to a percentage of eligible compensation based on age and years of service plus interest based on the account balance. Chubb Corp employees hired prior to 2001 will generally be eligible to receive vested benefits based on the higher of the final average pay or cash balance formulas.
Other postretirement benefit plans
Our assumption of Chubb Corp's other postretirement benefit plans, principally healthcare and life insurance, covers retired employees, their beneficiaries, and covered dependents. Healthcare coverage is contributory. Retiree contributions vary based upon the retiree’s age, type of coverage, and years of service requirements. Life insurance coverage is non-contributory. Chubb funds a portion of the healthcare benefits obligation where such funding can be accomplished on a tax-effective basis. Benefits are paid as covered expenses are incurred. We use December 31 as the measurement date for our postretirement benefit plans.
Amendments to U.S. qualified and excess pension plans and U.S. retiree healthcare plan
In 2016, we harmonized and amended several of our U.S. retirement programs to create a unified retirement savings program. In 2020, we transitioned from a traditional defined benefit pension program that had been in effect for certain employees to a defined contribution program. Additionally, after 2025, we plan to eliminate a subsidized U.S. retiree healthcare and life insurance plan that is currently in place for certain employees. Both amendments required a remeasurement of the plan assets and benefit obligations with updated assumptions, including discount rates and the expected return on assets. The amendment of the retiree healthcare plan resulted in a reduction in the obligation of $383 million, of which $410 million was amortized as a reduction to expense through June 2021 as it relates to benefits already accrued. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, $26 million, $79 million, and $79 million, respectively, were amortized as a reduction to expense.
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Obligations and funded status
The funded status of the pension and other postretirement benefit plans as well as the amounts recognized in the Consolidated balance sheets and Accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2021 and 2020 was as follows:
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| Pension Benefit Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | | | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | |
Benefit obligation, beginning of year | $ | 3,967 | | | $ | 1,199 | | | $ | 3,569 | | | $ | 1,042 | | | $ | 86 | | | $ | 103 | |
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Service cost | — | | | 4 | | | — | | | 4 | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
Interest cost | 70 | | | 19 | | | 99 | | | 22 | | | 1 | | | 2 | |
Actuarial loss (gain) | (161) | | | (47) | | | 441 | | | 135 | | | (10) | | | 1 | |
Benefits paid | (133) | | | (33) | | | (127) | | | (31) | | | (15) | | | (20) | |
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Curtailments | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2) | | | — | | | — | |
Settlements | (11) | | | — | | | (15) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Foreign currency revaluation and other | — | | | (20) | | | — | | | 29 | | | (1) | | | (1) | |
Benefit obligation, end of year | $ | 3,732 | | | $ | 1,122 | | | $ | 3,967 | | | $ | 1,199 | | | $ | 62 | | | $ | 86 | |
Plan assets at fair value, beginning of year | $ | 3,739 | | | $ | 1,284 | | | $ | 3,301 | | | $ | 1,141 | | | $ | 120 | | | $ | 152 | |
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Actual return on plan assets | 543 | | | 83 | | | 563 | | | 126 | | | (1) | | | 6 | |
Employer contributions | 13 | | | 8 | | | 17 | | | 19 | | | 15 | | | 1 | |
Benefits paid | (133) | | | (33) | | | (127) | | | (31) | | | (15) | | | (39) | |
Settlements | (11) | | | — | | | (15) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Foreign currency revaluation and other | — | | | (24) | | | — | | | 29 | | | — | | | — | |
Plan assets at fair value, end of year | $ | 4,151 | | | $ | 1,318 | | | $ | 3,739 | | | $ | 1,284 | | | $ | 119 | | | $ | 120 | |
Funded status at end of year | $ | 419 | | | $ | 196 | | | $ | (228) | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 34 | |
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated balance sheets: | | | | | | | | |
Assets | $ | 492 | | | $ | 214 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 77 | | | $ | 34 | |
Liabilities | (73) | | | (18) | | | (228) | | | — | | | (20) | | | — | |
Total | $ | 419 | | | $ | 196 | | | $ | (228) | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 34 | |
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income, pre-tax, not yet recognized in net periodic cost (benefit): | | | | | | | | |
Net actuarial loss (gain) | $ | (375) | | | $ | 73 | | | $ | 78 | | | $ | 163 | | | $ | (10) | | | $ | (5) | |
Prior service cost (benefit) | — | | | 9 | | | — | | | 9 | | | (5) | | | (31) | |
Total | $ | (375) | | | $ | 82 | | | $ | 78 | | | $ | 172 | | | $ | (15) | | | $ | (36) | |
For the U.S. pension plans, the $161 million actuarial gain and $441 million actuarial loss experienced in 2021 and 2020, respectively, were principally driven by the change in the discount rates.
The accumulated benefit obligation for the pension benefit plans was $4.8 billion and $5.1 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation is the present value of pension benefits earned as of the measurement date based on employee service and compensation prior to that date. It differs from the pension (projected) benefit obligation in the table above in that the accumulated benefit obligation includes no assumptions regarding future compensation levels.
Chubb’s funding policy is to contribute amounts that meet regulatory requirements plus additional amounts determined based on actuarial valuations, market conditions and other factors. All benefit plans satisfy minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
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The following table provides information on pension plans where the benefit obligation is in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
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| 2021 | | 2020 |
| U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | |
Plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets: | | | | | | | |
Projected benefit obligation | $ | 73 | | | $ | 418 | | | $ | 3,967 | | | $ | 629 | |
Fair value of plan assets | — | | | 400 | | | 3,739 | | | 568 | |
Net funded status | $ | (73) | | | $ | (18) | | | $ | (228) | | | $ | (61) | |
Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets: | | | | | | | |
Accumulated benefit obligation | $ | 73 | | | $ | 380 | | | $ | 3,967 | | | $ | 593 | |
Fair value of plan assets | $ | — | | | $ | 367 | | | $ | 3,739 | | | $ | 565 | |
For other postretirement benefit plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets, the accumulated benefit obligation was $20 million and $23 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. These plans have no plan assets.
At December 31, 2021, we estimate that we will contribute $17 million to the pension plans and $1 million to the other postretirement benefits plan in 2022. The estimate is subject to change due to contribution decisions that are affected by various factors including our liquidity, market performance and management discretion.
At December 31, 2021, our estimated expected future benefit payments are as follows:
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| Pension Benefit Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |
For the years ending December 31 | U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | |
2022 | $ | 168 | | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 19 | |
2023 | 173 | | | 30 | | | 15 | |
2024 | 177 | | | 30 | | | 11 | |
2025 | 182 | | | 32 | | | 6 | |
2026 | 185 | | | 33 | | | 1 | |
2027-2031 | 964 | | | 193 | | | 5 | |
The weighted-average assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation were as follows:
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| Pension Benefit Plans | | |
| U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |
| | |
December 31, 2021 | | | | | |
Discount rate | 2.75 | % | | 2.23 | % | | 2.06 | % |
Rate of compensation increase (1) | N/A | | 3.63 | % | | N/A |
Interest crediting rate | 4.10 | % | | | | |
December 31, 2020 | | | | | |
Discount rate | 2.32 | % | | 1.80 | % | | 1.36 | % |
Rate of compensation increase (1) | N/A | | 3.24 | % | | N/A |
Interest crediting rate | 4.10 | % | | | | |
(1) For the U.S. Pension Plans, benefit accruals were frozen as of December 31, 2019.
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The projected benefit cash flows were discounted using the corresponding spot rates derived from a yield curve, which resulted in a single discount rate that would produce the same liability at the respective measurement dates. The same process was applied to service cost cash flows to determine the discount rate associated with the service cost. In general, the discount rates for the non-U.S. plans were developed using a similar methodology by using country-specific yield curves.
The components of net pension and other postretirement benefit costs (benefits) reflected in Net income and other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income were as follows:
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| Pension Benefit Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |
| U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | |
Year Ended December 31 | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | | | |
Costs reflected in Net income, pre-tax: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service cost | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | |
Non-service cost (benefit): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest cost | 70 | | | 99 | | | 118 | | | 19 | | | 22 | | | 27 | | | 1 | | | 2 | | | 4 | |
Expected return on plan assets | (255) | | | (224) | | | (189) | | | (44) | | | (41) | | | (45) | | | (1) | | | (5) | | | (4) | |
Amortization of net actuarial loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Amortization of prior service cost | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (26) | | | (83) | | | (84) | |
Curtailments | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1) | | | (1) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Settlements | 3 | | | 3 | | | 2 | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total non-service cost (benefit) | (182) | | | (122) | | | (69) | | | (21) | | | (18) | | | (15) | | | (26) | | | (86) | | | (84) | |
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) | $ | (182) | | | $ | (122) | | | $ | (20) | | | $ | (17) | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | (4) | | | $ | (25) | | | $ | (85) | | | $ | (84) | |
Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net actuarial loss (gain) | $ | (450) | | | $ | 102 | | | $ | (4) | | | $ | (86) | | | $ | 56 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | (5) | | | $ | (2) | | | $ | (2) | |
Prior service cost (benefit) | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Amortization of net actuarial loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4) | | | (2) | | | (3) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Amortization of prior service cost | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | 26 | | | 83 | | | 84 | |
Curtailments | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1) | | | (3) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Settlements | (3) | | | (3) | | | (2) | | | — | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total decrease (increase) in other comprehensive income, pre-tax | $ | (453) | | | $ | 99 | | | $ | (6) | | | $ | (90) | | | $ | 52 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 81 | | | $ | 82 | |
The line items in which the service cost and non-service cost (benefit) components of net periodic benefit cost (benefit) are included in the Consolidated statements of operations were as follows:
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| | Pension Benefit Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |
Year Ended December 31 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | | |
Service cost: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Losses and loss expenses | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Administrative expenses | | 4 | | | 4 | | | 54 | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | — | |
Total service cost | | 4 | | | 4 | | | 60 | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | — | |
Non-service cost (benefit): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Losses and loss expenses | | (18) | | | (12) | | | (7) | | | (3) | | | (9) | | | (8) | |
Administrative expenses | | (185) | | | (128) | | | (77) | | | (23) | | | (77) | | | (76) | |
Total non-service cost (benefit) | | (203) | | | (140) | | | (84) | | | (26) | | | (86) | | | (84) | |
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) | | $ | (199) | | | $ | (136) | | | $ | (24) | | | $ | (25) | | | $ | (85) | | | $ | (84) | |
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The weighted-average assumptions used to determine the net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs were as follows:
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| Pension Benefit Plans | | |
| U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans | | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |
Year Ended December 31 | | |
2021 | | | | | |
Discount rate in effect for determining service cost | N/A | | 5.58 | % | | 2.53 | % |
Discount rate in effect for determining interest cost | 1.81 | % | | 1.57 | % | | 1.23 | % |
Rate of compensation increase | N/A | | 3.24 | % | | N/A |
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets | 7.00 | % | | 3.37 | % | | 1.00 | % |
Interest crediting rate | 4.10 | % | | N/A | | N/A |
2020 | | | | | |
Discount rate in effect for determining service cost | N/A | | 6.04 | % | | 3.00 | % |
Discount rate in effect for determining interest cost | 2.85 | % | | 2.24 | % | | 2.64 | % |
Rate of compensation increase | N/A | | 3.26 | % | | N/A |
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets | 7.00 | % | | 3.83 | % | | 3.00 | % |
Interest crediting rate | 4.10 | % | | N/A | | N/A |
2019 | | | | | |
Discount rate in effect for determining service cost | 4.23 | % | | 4.48 | % | | 4.04 | % |
Discount rate in effect for determining interest cost | 3.94 | % | | 2.88 | % | | 3.69 | % |
Rate of compensation increase | 4.00 | % | | 3.37 | % | | N/A |
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets | 7.00 | % | | 4.40 | % | | 3.00 | % |
Interest crediting rate | 4.10 | % | | N/A | | N/A |
The weighted-average healthcare cost trend rate assumptions used to measure the expected cost of healthcare benefits were as follows:
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| U.S. Plans | | Non-U.S. Plans |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Healthcare cost trend rate | 5.59 | % | | 5.96 | % | | 6.32 | % | | 5.26 | % | | 5.04 | % | | 5.24 | % |
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) | 4.50 | % | | 4.50 | % | | 4.50 | % | | 4.00 | % | | 4.00 | % | | 4.00 | % |
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate | 2038 | | 2038 | | 2038 | | 2040 | | 2040 | | 2040 |
Plan Assets
The long term objective of the pension plan is to provide sufficient funding to cover expected benefit obligations, while assuming a prudent level of portfolio risk. The assets of the pension plan are invested, either directly or through pooled funds, in a diversified portfolio of predominately equity securities and fixed maturities. We seek to obtain a rate of return that over time equals or exceeds the returns of the broad markets in which the plan assets are invested. The target allocation of U.S. plan assets is 55 percent to 65 percent invested in equity securities (including certain other investments measured using NAV), with the remainder primarily invested in fixed maturities. The target allocation of non-U.S. plans varies by country, but the plan assets are principally invested in fixed maturities. We rebalance our pension assets to the target allocation as market conditions permit. We determined the expected long term rate of return assumption for each asset class based on an analysis of the historical returns and the expectations for future returns. The expected long term rate of return for the portfolio is a weighted aggregation of the expected returns for each asset class.
In order to minimize risk, the Plan maintains a listing of permissible and prohibited investments. In addition, the Plan has certain concentration limits and investment quality requirements imposed on permissible investments options. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis.
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The following tables present the fair values of the pension plan assets, by valuation hierarchy. For additional information on how we classify these assets within the valuation hierarchy, refer to Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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December 31, 2021 | Pension Benefit Plans |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
U.S. Plans: | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | $ | 33 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 33 | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | 380 | | | 92 | | | — | | | 472 | |
Non-U.S. and corporate bonds | — | | | 923 | | | — | | | 923 | |
Municipal | — | | | 4 | | | — | | | 4 | |
Equity securities | 1,871 | | | — | | | 1 | | | 1,872 | |
Investment derivative instruments | 3 | | | — | | | — | | | 3 | |
Total U.S. Plan assets (1) | $ | 2,287 | | | $ | 1,019 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 3,307 | |
Non-U.S. Plans: | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | $ | 5 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | |
Non-U.S. and corporate bonds | — | | | 679 | | | — | | | 679 | |
Equity securities | 153 | | | 291 | | | — | | | 444 | |
Total Non-U.S. Plan assets (1) | $ | 158 | | | $ | 970 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,128 | |
(1)Excluded from the table above are $542 million and $175 million of other investments related to the U.S. Plans and Non-U.S. Plans, respectively, limited partnerships of $175 million and $15 million in U.S. Plans and Non-U.S. Plans, respectively, measured using NAV as a practical expedient, and $127 million in cash and accrued income related to the U.S. Plans.
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December 31, 2020 | Pension Benefit Plans |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
U.S. Plans: | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | $ | 59 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 59 | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | 250 | | | 186 | | | — | | | 436 | |
Non-U.S. and corporate bonds | — | | | 793 | | | — | | | 793 | |
Municipal | — | | | 2 | | | — | | | 2 | |
Equity securities | 1,818 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,818 | |
Total U.S. Plan assets (1) | $ | 2,127 | | | $ | 981 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,108 | |
Non-U.S. Plans: | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | $ | 5 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | |
Non-U.S. and corporate bonds | — | | | 609 | | | — | | | 609 | |
Equity securities | 127 | | | 388 | | | — | | | 515 | |
Total Non-U.S. Plan assets (1) | $ | 132 | | | $ | 997 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,129 | |
(1)Excluded from the table above are $543 million and $147 million of other investments related to the U.S. Plans and Non-U.S. Plans, respectively, limited partnerships of $74 million and $8 million in U.S. Plans and Non-U.S. Plans, respectively, measured using NAV as a practical expedient, and $14 million in cash related to the U.S. Plans.
The other postretirement benefit plan had $119 million and $120 million of other investments measured using NAV as a practical expedient at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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14. Other income and expense
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Equity in net income of partially-owned entities (1) | $ | 2,433 | | | $ | 1,019 | | | $ | 617 | |
Gains (losses) from fair value changes in separate account assets (2) | (8) | | | 58 | | | 44 | |
Federal excise and capital taxes | (19) | | | (22) | | | (23) | |
Other | (41) | | | (61) | | | (42) | |
Total | $ | 2,365 | | | $ | 994 | | | $ | 596 | |
(1) Equity in net income of partially-owned entities includes $233 million, $167 million, and $74 million attributable to our investments in Huatai (Huatai Group, Huatai P&C, and Huatai Life) for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
(2) Related to gains (losses) from fair value changes in separate account assets that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP.
Other income and expense includes equity in net income of partially-owned entities, which includes our share of net income or loss, both underlying operating income and mark-to-market movement, related to partially-owned investment companies (private equity) and partially-owned insurance companies. Also included in Other income and expense are gains (losses) from fair value changes in separate account assets that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP. The offsetting movement in the separate account liabilities is included in Policy benefits in the Consolidated statements of operations. Certain federal excise and capital taxes incurred as a result of capital management initiatives are included in Other income and expense as these are considered capital transactions and are excluded from underwriting results. Bad debt expense for uncollectible premiums is also included in Other income and expense.
15. Segment information
Chubb operates through six business segments: North America Commercial P&C Insurance, North America Personal P&C Insurance, North America Agricultural Insurance, Overseas General Insurance, Global Reinsurance, and Life Insurance. These segments distribute their products through various forms of brokers, agencies, and direct marketing programs. All business segments have established relationships with reinsurance intermediaries.
•The North America Commercial P&C Insurance segment provides both commercial and consumer P&C products and services. This segment includes the business written by Chubb divisions that provide P&C insurance and services to large, middle market and small commercial businesses in the U.S., Canada, and Bermuda. This segment includes our retail divisions: Major Accounts, Commercial Insurance, including Small Commercial Insurance; and our wholesale and specialty divisions: Westchester and Chubb Bermuda. These divisions write a variety of coverages, including property, casualty, workers’ compensation, package policies, risk management, financial lines, marine, construction, environmental, medical risk, cyber risk, surety, and excess casualty; as well as group A&H insurance.
•The North America Personal P&C Insurance segment includes the business written by Chubb Personal Risk Services division, which includes high net worth personal lines business, with operations in the U.S. and Canada. This segment provides affluent and high net worth individuals and families with homeowners, high value automobile and collector cars, valuable articles (including fine arts), personal and excess liability, travel insurance, and recreational marine insurance and services.
•The North America Agricultural Insurance segment includes the business written by Rain and Hail Insurance Service, Inc. in the U.S. and Canada, which provides comprehensive multiple peril crop insurance (MPCI) and crop-hail insurance, and Chubb Agribusiness, which offers farm and ranch property as well as specialty P&C coverages, including commercial agriculture products.
•The Overseas General Insurance segment includes the business written by two Chubb divisions that provides both commercial and consumer P&C insurance and services in the 51 countries and territories outside of North America where the company operates. Chubb International, our retail division, provides commercial P&C, A&H and traditional and specialty personal lines for large corporations, middle markets and small customers through retail brokers, agents and other channels locally around the world. CGM provides commercial P&C excess and surplus lines wholesale business and A&H through wholesale brokers in the London market and through Lloyd’s. These divisions write a variety of coverages, including
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traditional commercial P&C, specialty categories such as financial lines, marine, energy, aviation, political risk and construction, as well as group A&H and traditional and specialty personal lines.
•The Global Reinsurance segment includes the reinsurance business written by Chubb Tempest Re, comprising Chubb Tempest Re Bermuda, Chubb Tempest Re USA, Chubb Tempest Re International, and Chubb Tempest Re Canada. Chubb Tempest Re provides a broad range of traditional and specialty reinsurance coverages to a diverse array of primary P&C companies, including small, mid-sized, and multinational ceding companies.
•The Life Insurance segment includes our international life operations written by Chubb Life and Chubb Tempest Life Re, and the North American supplemental A&H and life business of Combined Insurance.
Corporate primarily includes the results of all run-off A&E exposures, run-off Brandywine business, Westchester specialty operations for 1996 and prior years, and certain other run-off exposures, including molestation claims. In addition, Corporate includes the results of our non-insurance companies including Chubb Limited, Chubb Group Management and Holdings Ltd., and Chubb INA Holdings Inc. Our exposure to A&E and molestation claims principally arises out of liabilities acquired when we purchased Westchester Specialty in 1998, CIGNA’s P&C business in 1999, and Chubb Corp in 2016.
In addition, revenue and expenses managed at the corporate level, including realized gains and losses, interest expense, the non-operating income of our partially-owned entities, Chubb integration expenses and income taxes are reported within Corporate. In addition, the amortization expense of purchased intangibles, amortization of the fair value adjustment on acquired invested assets and assumed long-term debt as part of the Chubb Corp acquisition are considered Corporate costs as these are incurred by the overall company. The Chief Executive Officer does not manage segment results or allocate resources to segments when considering these costs and they are therefore excluded from our definition of segment income (loss).
Management uses underwriting income (loss) as the basis for segment performance. Chubb calculates underwriting income (loss) by subtracting Losses and loss expenses, Policy benefits, Policy acquisition costs, and Administrative expenses from Net premiums earned. Segment income (loss) includes underwriting income (loss), net investment income (loss), and other operating income and expense items such as each segment's share of the operating income (loss) related to partially-owned entities and miscellaneous income and expense items for which the segments are held accountable. Our main measure of segment performance is Segment income (loss), which also includes amortization of purchased intangibles acquired by the segment. We determined that this definition of segment income (loss) is appropriate and aligns with how the business is managed. We continue to evaluate our segments as our business continues to evolve and may further refine our segments and segment income (loss) measures. Certain items are presented in a different manner for segment reporting purposes than in the Consolidated Financial Statements. These items are reconciled to the consolidated presentation in the Segment measure reclass column below and include:
•Losses and loss expenses include realized gains and losses on crop derivatives. These derivatives were purchased to provide economic benefit, in a manner similar to reinsurance protection, in the event that a significant decline in commodity pricing impacts underwriting results. We view gains and losses on these derivatives as part of the results of our underwriting operations, and therefore, realized gains (losses) from these derivatives are reclassified to losses and loss expenses.
•Policy benefits include fair value changes on separate accounts that do not qualify for separate accounting under U.S. GAAP. These gains and losses have been reclassified from Other (income) expense. We view gains and losses from fair value changes in both separate account assets and liabilities as part of the results of our underwriting operations, and therefore these gains and losses are reclassified to policy benefits.
•Net investment income includes investment income reclassified from Other (income) expense related to partially-owned investment companies (private equity partnerships) where our ownership interest is in excess of three percent. We view investment income from these equity-method private equity partnerships as net investment income for segment reporting purposes.
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The following tables present the Statement of Operations by segment:
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 (in millions of U.S. dollars) | North America Commercial P&C Insurance | | North America Personal P&C Insurance | | North America Agricultural Insurance | | Overseas General Insurance | | Global Reinsurance | | Life Insurance | | Corporate | | Segment Measure Reclass | | Chubb Consolidated |
Net premiums written | $ | 16,415 | | | $ | 5,002 | | | $ | 2,388 | | | $ | 10,713 | | | $ | 873 | | | $ | 2,477 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,868 | |
Net premiums earned | 15,461 | | | 4,915 | | | 2,338 | | | 10,441 | | | 798 | | | 2,402 | | | — | | | — | | | 36,355 | |
Losses and loss expenses | 10,015 | | | 2,924 | | | 1,962 | | | 5,143 | | | 632 | | | 740 | | | 572 | | | (8) | | | 21,980 | |
Policy benefits | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 707 | | | — | | | (8) | | | 699 | |
Policy acquisition costs | 2,082 | | | 1,001 | | | 124 | | | 2,799 | | | 200 | | | 712 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,918 | |
Administrative expenses | 1,052 | | | 276 | | | (3) | | | 1,078 | | | 35 | | | 333 | | | 365 | | | — | | | 3,136 | |
Underwriting income (loss) | 2,312 | | | 714 | | | 255 | | | 1,421 | | | (69) | | | (90) | | | (937) | | | 16 | | | 3,622 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 2,078 | | | 249 | | | 28 | | | 597 | | | 331 | | | 407 | | | (55) | | | (179) | | | 3,456 | |
Other (income) expense | 31 | | | (2) | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | (106) | | | (2,118) | | | (171) | | | (2,365) | |
Amortization expense of purchased intangibles | — | | | 10 | | | 26 | | | 48 | | | — | | | 5 | | | 198 | | | — | | | 287 | |
Segment income | $ | 4,359 | | | $ | 955 | | | $ | 256 | | | $ | 1,970 | | | $ | 262 | | | $ | 418 | | | $ | 928 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 9,156 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,160 | | | (8) | | | 1,152 | |
Interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | 492 | | | — | | | 492 | |
Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,277 | | | — | | | 1,277 | |
Net income | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 319 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,539 | |
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 (in millions of U.S. dollars) | North America Commercial P&C Insurance | | North America Personal P&C Insurance | | North America Agricultural Insurance | | Overseas General Insurance | | Global Reinsurance | | Life Insurance | | Corporate | | Segment Measure Reclass | | Chubb Consolidated |
Net premiums written | $ | 14,474 | | | $ | 4,920 | | | $ | 1,846 | | | $ | 9,335 | | | $ | 731 | | | $ | 2,514 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 33,820 | |
Net premiums earned | 13,964 | | | 4,866 | | | 1,822 | | | 9,285 | | | 698 | | | 2,482 | | | — | | | — | | | 33,117 | |
Losses and loss expenses | 10,129 | | | 3,187 | | | 1,544 | | | 5,255 | | | 435 | | | 724 | | | 435 | | | 1 | | | 21,710 | |
Policy benefits | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 726 | | | — | | | 58 | | | 784 | |
Policy acquisition costs | 1,942 | | | 974 | | | 123 | | | 2,568 | | | 174 | | | 766 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,547 | |
Administrative expenses | 1,006 | | | 270 | | | 9 | | | 1,034 | | | 37 | | | 320 | | | 303 | | | — | | | 2,979 | |
Underwriting income (loss) | 887 | | | 435 | | | 146 | | | 428 | | | 52 | | | (54) | | | (738) | | | (59) | | | 1,097 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 2,061 | | | 260 | | | 30 | | | 534 | | | 307 | | | 385 | | | (87) | | | (115) | | | 3,375 | |
Other (income) expense | 23 | | | 5 | | | 1 | | | 13 | | | 2 | | | (74) | | | (791) | | | (173) | | | (994) | |
Amortization expense of purchased intangibles | — | | | 11 | | | 27 | | | 45 | | | — | | | 4 | | | 203 | | | — | | | 290 | |
Segment income (loss) | $ | 2,925 | | | $ | 679 | | | $ | 148 | | | $ | 904 | | | $ | 357 | | | $ | 401 | | | $ | (237) | | | $ | (1) | | | $ | 5,176 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | (499) | | | 1 | | | (498) | |
Interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | 516 | | | — | | | 516 | |
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Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | 629 | | | — | | | 629 | |
Net income (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (1,881) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,533 | |
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 (in millions of U.S. dollars) | North America Commercial P&C Insurance | | North America Personal P&C Insurance | | North America Agricultural Insurance | | Overseas General Insurance | | Global Reinsurance | | Life Insurance | | Corporate | | Segment Measure Reclass | | Chubb Consolidated |
Net premiums written | $ | 13,375 | | | $ | 4,787 | | | $ | 1,810 | | | $ | 9,262 | | | $ | 649 | | | $ | 2,392 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 32,275 | |
Net premiums earned | 12,922 | | | 4,694 | | | 1,795 | | | 8,882 | | | 654 | | | 2,343 | | | — | | | — | | | 31,290 | |
Losses and loss expenses | 8,206 | | | 3,043 | | | 1,616 | | | 4,606 | | | 352 | | | 757 | | | 158 | | | (8) | | | 18,730 | |
Policy benefits | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 696 | | | — | | | 44 | | | 740 | |
Policy acquisition costs | 1,831 | | | 948 | | | 84 | | | 2,501 | | | 169 | | | 620 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,153 | |
Administrative expenses | 1,028 | | | 286 | | | 6 | | | 1,033 | | | 35 | | | 323 | | | 319 | | | — | | | 3,030 | |
Underwriting income (loss) | 1,857 | | | 417 | | | 89 | | | 742 | | | 98 | | | (53) | | | (477) | | | (36) | | | 2,637 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 2,109 | | | 258 | | | 30 | | | 588 | | | 279 | | | 373 | | | (125) | | | (86) | | | 3,426 | |
Other (income) expense | 24 | | | 3 | | | 1 | | | 12 | | | 1 | | | (48) | | | (459) | | | (130) | | | (596) | |
Amortization expense of purchased intangibles | — | | | 12 | | | 28 | | | 45 | | | — | | | 2 | | | 218 | | | — | | | 305 | |
Segment income (loss) | $ | 3,942 | | | $ | 660 | | | $ | 90 | | | $ | 1,273 | | | $ | 376 | | | $ | 366 | | | $ | (361) | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 6,354 | |
Net realized gains (losses) including OTTI | | | | | | | | | | | | | (522) | | | (8) | | | (530) | |
Interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | 552 | | | — | | | 552 | |
Chubb integration expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23 | | | — | | | 23 | |
Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | 795 | | | — | | | 795 | |
Net income (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,253) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,454 | |
Underwriting assets are reviewed in total by management for purposes of decision-making. Other than Unpaid losses and loss expenses, Future policy benefits, Reinsurance recoverables, Goodwill and Other intangible assets, Chubb does not allocate assets to its segments.
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The following table presents net premiums earned for each segment by line of business:
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| For the Year Ended December 31 | | | | |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | | | |
North America Commercial P&C Insurance | | | | | | | | | |
Property & other short-tail lines | $ | 2,942 | | | $ | 2,423 | | | $ | 1,987 | | | | | |
Casualty & all other | 11,905 | | | 10,812 | | | 10,136 | | | | | |
A&H | 614 | | | 729 | | | 799 | | | | | |
Total North America Commercial P&C Insurance | 15,461 | | | 13,964 | | | 12,922 | | | | | |
North America Personal P&C Insurance | | | | | | | | | |
Personal automobile | 781 | | | 822 | | | 829 | | | | | |
Personal homeowners | 3,384 | | | 3,327 | | | 3,183 | | | | | |
Personal other | 750 | | | 717 | | | 682 | | | | | |
Total North America Personal P&C Insurance | 4,915 | | | 4,866 | | | 4,694 | | | | | |
North America Agricultural Insurance | 2,338 | | | 1,822 | | | 1,795 | | | | | |
Overseas General Insurance | | | | | | | | | |
Property & other short-tail lines | 3,105 | | | 2,468 | | | 2,244 | | | | | |
Casualty & all other | 3,114 | | | 2,738 | | | 2,494 | | | | | |
Personal lines | 2,109 | | | 1,981 | | | 1,896 | | | | | |
A&H | 2,113 | | | 2,098 | | | 2,248 | | | | | |
Total Overseas General Insurance | 10,441 | | | 9,285 | | | 8,882 | | | | | |
Global Reinsurance | | | | | | | | | |
Property | 151 | | | 104 | | | 131 | | | | | |
Property catastrophe | 190 | | | 173 | | | 142 | | | | | |
Casualty & all other | 457 | | | 421 | | | 381 | | | | | |
Total Global Reinsurance | 798 | | | 698 | | | 654 | | | | | |
Life Insurance | | | | | | | | | |
Life | 1,320 | | | 1,317 | | | 1,101 | | | | | |
A&H | 1,082 | | | 1,165 | | | 1,242 | | | | | |
Total Life Insurance | 2,402 | | | 2,482 | | | 2,343 | | | | | |
Total net premiums earned | $ | 36,355 | | | $ | 33,117 | | | $ | 31,290 | | | | | |
The following table presents net premiums earned by geographic region. Allocations have been made on the basis of location of risk:
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| North America | | Europe (1) | | Asia Pacific / Japan | | | | Latin America |
2021 | 70 | % | | 12 | % | | 12 | % | | | | 6 | % |
2020 | 70 | % | | 11 | % | | 12 | % | | | | 7 | % |
2019 | 70 | % | | 11 | % | | 12 | % | | | | 7 | % |
(1) Europe includes Middle East and Africa regions.
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16. Earnings per share
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Numerator: | | | | | |
Net income | $ | 8,539 | | | $ | 3,533 | | | $ | 4,454 | |
Denominator: | | | | | |
Denominator for basic earnings per share: | | | | | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding | 439,968,422 | | | 451,602,820 | | | 455,910,463 | |
Denominator for diluted earnings per share: | | | | | |
Share-based compensation plans | 3,228,856 | | | 1,838,692 | | | 3,004,200 | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding and assumed conversions | 443,197,278 | | | 453,441,512 | | | 458,914,663 | |
Basic earnings per share | $ | 19.41 | | | $ | 7.82 | | | $ | 9.77 | |
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 19.27 | | | $ | 7.79 | | | $ | 9.71 | |
Potential anti-dilutive share conversions | 1,532,066 | | | 6,811,966 | | | 2,410,337 | |
Excluded from weighted-average shares outstanding and assumed conversions is the impact of securities that would have been anti-dilutive during the respective years. These securities consisted of stock options in which the underlying exercise prices were greater than the average market prices of our Common Shares. Refer to Note 12 for additional information on stock options.
17. Related party transactions
Starr Indemnity & Liability Company and its affiliates (collectively, Starr)
We have agency, claims services and underwriting services agreements with Starr, the Chairman of which is related to a member of our senior management team. The Board has reviewed and approved our arrangements with Starr. We have agency, claims services and underwriting services agreements with various Starr subsidiaries. Under the agency agreement, we secure the ability to sell our insurance policies through Starr as one of our non-exclusive agents for writing policies, contracts, binders, or agreements of insurance or reinsurance. Under the claims services agreements, Starr adjusts the claims under policies and arranges for third party treaty and facultative agreements covering such policies. Under the underwriting services agreements, Starr underwrites insurance policies on our behalf and we agree to reinsure such policies to Starr under quota share reinsurance agreements.
The agency agreement also contains a profit-sharing arrangement based on loss ratios, triggered if Starr underwrites a minimum of $20 million of annual program business net premiums written on our behalf. No profit share commission has been payable yet under this arrangement. Transactions generated under Starr agreements were as follows:
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Consolidated statement of operations | | | | | |
Gross premiums written | $ | 592 | | | $ | 507 | | | $ | 394 | |
Ceded premiums written | $ | 321 | | | $ | 253 | | | $ | 207 | |
Commissions paid | $ | 114 | | | $ | 97 | | | $ | 77 | |
Commissions received | $ | 73 | | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 46 | |
Losses and loss expenses | $ | 157 | | | $ | 170 | | | $ | 185 | |
Consolidated balance sheets | | | | | |
Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses | $ | 516 | | | $ | 432 | | | |
Ceded reinsurance premium payable | $ | 88 | | | $ | 80 | | | |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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ABR Re
At December 31, 2021, we own 17.1 percent of the common equity of ABR Reinsurance Capital Holdings Ltd. and warrants to acquire 0.5 percent of additional equity. ABR Reinsurance Capital Holdings Ltd., is the parent company of ABR Reinsurance Ltd. (ABR Re), an independent reinsurance company. Through long-term arrangements, Chubb will be the sole source of reinsurance risks ceded to ABR Re, and BlackRock, Inc. will be ABR Re’s exclusive investment management service provider. As an investor, Chubb is expected to benefit from underwriting profit generated by ABR Re’s reinsuring a wide range of Chubb’s primary insurance business and the income and capital appreciation BlackRock, Inc. seeks to deliver through its investment management services. In addition, Chubb has entered into an arrangement with BlackRock, Inc. under which both Chubb and BlackRock, Inc. will be entitled to an equal share of the aggregate amount of certain fees, including underwriting and investment management performance related fees, in connection with their respective reinsurance and investment management arrangements with ABR Re. In connection with this arrangement with BlackRock, Inc., we recorded income of $11 million in 2021, which is recorded in Other (income) expense on the Consolidated statements of operations.
ABR Re is a variable interest entity; however, Chubb is not the primary beneficiary and does not consolidate ABR Re because Chubb does not have the power to control and direct ABR Re’s most significant activities, including investing and underwriting. Our ownership interest is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Chubb cedes premiums to ABR Re and recognizes the associated commissions.
Transactions generated under ABR Re agreements were as follows:
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Consolidated statement of operations | | | | | |
Ceded premiums written | $ | 442 | | | $ | 350 | | | $ | 321 | |
Commissions received | $ | 133 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 92 | |
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Consolidated balance sheets | | | | | |
Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses | $ | 963 | | | $ | 806 | | | |
Ceded reinsurance premium payable | $ | 107 | | | $ | 67 | | | |
18. Statutory financial information
Our subsidiaries file financial statements prepared in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance regulators. Statutory accounting differs from GAAP in the reporting of certain reinsurance contracts, investments, subsidiaries, acquisition expenses, fixed assets, deferred income taxes, and certain other items. Some jurisdictions impose complex regulatory requirements on insurance companies while other jurisdictions impose fewer requirements. In some jurisdictions, we must obtain licenses issued by governmental authorities to conduct local insurance business. These licenses may be subject to reserves and minimum capital and solvency tests. Jurisdictions may impose fines, censure, and/or criminal sanctions for violation of regulatory requirements. The 2021 amounts below are based on estimates.
Chubb's insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are subject to insurance laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which they operate. These regulations include restrictions that limit the amount of dividends or other distributions, such as loans or cash advances, available to shareholders without prior approval of the local insurance regulatory authorities. The amount of dividends available to be paid in 2022 without prior approval totals $6.8 billion.
The statutory capital and surplus of our insurance subsidiaries met regulatory requirements for 2021, 2020, and 2019. The minimum amounts of statutory capital and surplus necessary to satisfy regulatory requirements was $32.7 billion and $29.9 billion for December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. These minimum regulatory capital requirements were significantly lower than the corresponding amounts required by the rating agencies which review Chubb’s insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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The following tables present the combined statutory capital and surplus and statutory net income (loss) of our Property and casualty and Life subsidiaries:
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| December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 |
Statutory capital and surplus | | | |
Property and casualty | $ | 46,397 | | | $ | 46,494 | |
Life | $ | 2,187 | | | $ | 1,632 | |
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Statutory net income (loss) | | | | | |
Property and casualty | $ | 7,711 | | | $ | 4,354 | | | $ | 6,046 | |
Life | $ | 425 | | | $ | (245) | | | $ | (210) | |
Several insurance subsidiaries follow accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the jurisdiction of domicile that differ from the applicable local statutory practice. The application of prescribed or permitted accounting practices does not have a material impact on Chubb's statutory surplus and income. As prescribed by the Restructuring discussed previously in Note 7, certain of our U.S. subsidiaries discount certain A&E liabilities, which increased statutory capital and surplus by approximately $129 million and $140 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Federal Insurance Company (Federal), a direct subsidiary of Chubb INA Holdings Inc., has a permitted practice granted by the Indiana Department of Insurance that relates to its investment in a foreign affiliate. Under Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles No. 97, Investments in Subsidiary, Controlled and Affiliated Entities, in order for a reporting entity to admit its investments in foreign subsidiaries and affiliates, audited financial statements of the subsidiary or affiliate must be obtained to support the carrying value. Such financial statements must be prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, or alternatively, in accordance with the local statutory requirements in the subsidiary’s or affiliate’s country of domicile, with an audited footnote reconciliation of net income and shareholder’s equity as reported to a U.S. GAAP basis. With the explicit permission of the Indiana Department of Insurance, Federal obtains audited financial statements for its admitted foreign affiliate, which had an aggregate carrying value of approximately $72 million and $55 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, prepared in accordance with their respective local statutory requirements and supplemented with a separate unaudited reconciliation of shareholder’s equity as reported to a U.S. GAAP basis.
SCHEDULE I
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS – OTHER THAN INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES
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December 31, 2021 (in millions of U.S. dollars) | Cost or Amortized Cost, Net (1) | | Fair Value | | Amount at Which Shown in the Balance Sheet |
Fixed maturities available for sale | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | $ | 2,111 | | | $ | 2,214 | | | $ | 2,214 | |
Non-U.S. | 25,148 | | | 25,829 | | | 25,829 | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | 37,838 | | | 39,063 | | | 39,063 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 20,080 | | | 20,489 | | | 20,489 | |
Municipal | 5,302 | | | 5,513 | | | 5,513 | |
Total fixed maturities available for sale | 90,479 | | | 93,108 | | | 93,108 | |
Fixed maturities held to maturity | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury / Agency | 1,213 | | | 1,244 | | | 1,213 | |
Non-U.S. | 1,196 | | | 1,262 | | | 1,196 | |
Corporate and asset-backed securities | 2,004 | | | 2,201 | | | 2,004 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | 1,730 | | | 1,803 | | | 1,730 | |
Municipal | 3,975 | | | 4,137 | | | 3,975 | |
Total fixed maturities held to maturity | 10,118 | | | 10,647 | | | 10,118 | |
Equity securities | | | | | |
Industrial, miscellaneous, and all other | 4,782 | | | 4,782 | | | 4,782 | |
Short-term investments | 3,147 | | | 3,146 | | | 3,146 | |
Other investments (2) | 10,924 | | | 10,924 | | | 10,924 | |
Total investments - other than investments in related parties | $ | 119,450 | | | $ | 122,607 | | | $ | 122,078 | |
(1) Net of valuation allowance for expected credit losses.
(2) Excludes $245 million of related party investments.
SCHEDULE II
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
BALANCE SHEETS (Parent Company Only)
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| December 31 | | December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 |
Assets | | | |
Investments in subsidiaries and affiliates on equity basis | $ | 58,850 | | | $ | 56,148 | |
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Total investments | 58,850 | | | 56,148 | |
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Cash | 1 | | | 84 | |
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates, net | 1,218 | | | 3,578 | |
Other assets | 16 | | | 10 | |
Total assets | $ | 60,085 | | | $ | 59,820 | |
Liabilities | | | |
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Affiliated notional cash pooling programs | $ | 8 | | | $ | — | |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities | 363 | | | 379 | |
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Total liabilities | 371 | | | 379 | |
Shareholders' equity | | | |
Common Shares | 10,985 | | | 11,064 | |
Common Shares in treasury | (7,464) | | | (3,644) | |
Additional paid-in capital | 8,478 | | | 9,815 | |
Retained earnings | 47,365 | | | 39,337 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 350 | | | 2,869 | |
Total shareholders' equity | 59,714 | | | 59,441 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 60,085 | | | $ | 59,820 | |
The condensed financial information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto.
SCHEDULE II (continued)
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parent Company Only)
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Revenues | | | | | |
Investment income (1) | $ | 96 | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 227 | |
Equity in net income of subsidiaries and affiliates | 8,514 | | | 3,457 | | | 4,307 | |
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Total Revenues | 8,610 | | | 3,612 | | | 4,534 | |
Expenses | | | | | |
Administrative and other (income) expense | 56 | | | 55 | | | 65 | |
Chubb integration expenses | — | | | — | | | 1 | |
Income tax expense | 15 | | | 24 | | | 14 | |
Total Expenses | 71 | | | 79 | | | 80 | |
Net income | $ | 8,539 | | | $ | 3,533 | | | $ | 4,454 | |
Comprehensive income | $ | 6,020 | | | $ | 5,783 | | | $ | 7,521 | |
(1)Includes net investment income, interest income, and net realized gains (losses).
The condensed financial information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parent Company Only)
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| Year Ended December 31 |
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Net cash flows from operating activities (1) | $ | 4,167 | | | $ | 1,933 | | | $ | 412 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | | | | | |
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Capital contribution | — | | | (1,200) | | | (1,000) | |
Other | — | | | (2) | | | — | |
Net cash flows used for investing activities | — | | | (1,202) | | | (1,000) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | | | | | |
Dividends paid on Common Shares | (1,401) | | | (1,388) | | | (1,354) | |
Common Shares repurchased | (4,861) | | | (523) | | | (327) | |
Repayment of intercompany loans | 2,003 | | | 1,265 | | | 2,301 | |
Net proceeds from (payments to) affiliated notional cash pooling programs (2) | 8 | | | — | | | (35) | |
Net cash flows from (used for) financing activities | (4,251) | | | (646) | | | 585 | |
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and restricted cash | 1 | | | (3) | | | 4 | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash | (83) | | | 82 | | | 1 | |
Cash and restricted cash – beginning of year | 84 | | | 2 | | | 1 | |
Cash and restricted cash – end of year | $ | 1 | | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 2 | |
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(1) Includes cash dividends received from subsidiaries of $3.7 billion, $2.0 billion, and $200 million in 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
(2) Chubb maintains two notional multicurrency cash pools (Pools) with a third-party bank. Refer to Note 1 f) for additional information.
The condensed financial information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto.
SCHEDULE IV
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONCERNING REINSURANCE
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Premiums Earned | | | | | | | |
For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) | | Direct Amount | | Ceded To Other Companies | | Assumed From Other Companies | | Net Amount | | Percentage of Amount Assumed to Net |
2021 | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and Casualty | | $ | 35,767 | | | $ | 7,982 | | | $ | 3,441 | | | $ | 31,226 | | | 11 | % |
Accident and Health | | 4,062 | | | 362 | | | 109 | | | 3,809 | | | 3 | % |
Life | | 1,309 | | | 89 | | | 100 | | | 1,320 | | | 8 | % |
Total | | $ | 41,138 | | | $ | 8,433 | | | $ | 3,650 | | | $ | 36,355 | | | 10 | % |
2020 | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and Casualty | | $ | 31,546 | | | $ | 6,782 | | | $ | 3,044 | | | $ | 27,808 | | | 11 | % |
Accident and Health | | 4,249 | | | 368 | | | 111 | | | 3,992 | | | 3 | % |
Life | | 1,242 | | | 93 | | | 168 | | | 1,317 | | | 13 | % |
Total | | $ | 37,037 | | | $ | 7,243 | | | $ | 3,323 | | | $ | 33,117 | | | 10 | % |
2019 | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and Casualty | | $ | 30,339 | | | $ | 7,236 | | | $ | 2,797 | | | $ | 25,900 | | | 11 | % |
Accident and Health | | 4,546 | | | 376 | | | 119 | | | 4,289 | | | 3 | % |
Life | | 991 | | | 81 | | | 191 | | | 1,101 | | | 17 | % |
Total | | $ | 35,876 | | | $ | 7,693 | | | $ | 3,107 | | | $ | 31,290 | | | 10 | % |
SCHEDULE VI
Chubb Limited and Subsidiaries
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION CONCERNING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY OPERATIONS
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As of and for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 (in millions of U.S. dollars) | | | | | | |
| | Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs | | Net Reserves for Unpaid Losses and Loss Expenses | | Unearned Premiums | | Net Premiums Earned | | Net Investment Income | Net Losses and Loss Expenses Incurred Related to | | Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs | | Net Paid Losses and Loss Expenses | | Net Premiums Written |
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2021 | | $ | 4,260 | | | $ | 56,759 | | | $ | 19,101 | | | $ | 35,035 | | | $ | 3,133 | | | $ | 22,966 | | | $ | (986) | | | $ | 6,440 | | | $ | 17,884 | | | $ | 36,474 | |
2020 | | $ | 4,244 | | | $ | 53,164 | | | $ | 17,652 | | | $ | 31,800 | | | $ | 3,074 | | | $ | 22,124 | | | $ | (414) | | | $ | 6,076 | | | $ | 17,434 | | | $ | 32,471 | |
2019 | | $ | 4,161 | | | $ | 48,509 | | | $ | 16,771 | | | $ | 30,189 | | | $ | 3,141 | | | $ | 19,575 | | | $ | (845) | | | $ | 5,831 | | | $ | 18,473 | | | $ | 31,126 | |