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REPORT ON EXAMINATION OF YEL CO. INSURANCE MIAMI, FLORIDA AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2005 BY THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL...- SCOPE OF EXAMINATION... 1 STATUS OF ADVERSE FINDINGS FROM PRIOR EXAMINATION... 2 HISTORY... 2 GENERAL... 2 CAPITAL STOCK... 3 PROFITABILITY OF COMPANY... 3 DIVIDENDS TO STOCKHOLDERS... 4 MANAGEMENT... 4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROCEDURE... 5 CORPORATE RECORDS... 5 ACQUISITIONS, MERGERS, DISPOSALS, DISSOLUTIONS, AND PURCHASE OR SALES THROUGH REINSURANCE... 5 SURPLUS DEBENTURES... 6 AFFILIATED COMPANIES... 6 CPA AGREEMENT... 6 ACTUARY AGREEMENT... 6 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART... 7 FIDELITY BOND... 7 PENSION, STOCK OWNERSHIP AND INSURANCE PLANS... 8 STATUTORY DEPOSITS... 8 INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND RELATED PRACTICES... 9 TERRITORY... 9 TREATMENT OF POLICYHOLDERS... 9 REINSURANCE... 9 ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS... 9 RISK-BASED CAPITAL... 10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PER EXAMINATION... 10 ASSETS... 11 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS AND OTHER FUNDS... 12 STATEMENT OF INCOME... 13 COMMENTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS... 14 LIABILITIES... 14 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN SURPLUS... 15 CONCLUSION... 17

Tallahassee, Florida February 23, 2007 Kevin M. McCarty Commissioner Office of Insurance Regulation State of Florida Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0326 Dear Sir: Pursuant to your instructions, in compliance with Section 624.316, Florida Statutes, and in accordance with the practices and procedures promulgated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), we have conducted an examination as of December 31, 2005, of the financial condition and corporate affairs of: YEL CO. INSURANCE 3757 NW 36 STREET MIAMI, FL 33142 Hereinafter referred to as the Company. Such report of examination is herewith respectfully submitted.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION This examination covered the period of January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005. This examination commenced, with planning at the Office of Insurance Regulation (Office), on January 9, 2007 to January 19, 2007. The fieldwork commenced on January 21, 2007, and was concluded as of February 23, 2007. The examination included any material transactions and/or events occurring subsequent to the examination date and noted during the course of the examination. This financial examination was a statutory financial examination conducted in accordance with the Financial Condition Examiners Handbook, Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual and annual statement instructions promulgated by the NAIC as adopted by Rules 69O-137.001(4) and 69O-138.001, Florida Administrative Code, with due regard to the statutory requirements of the insurance laws and rules of the State of Florida. In this examination, emphasis was directed to the quality, value and integrity of the statement assets and the determination of liabilities, as those balances affect the financial solvency of the Company. The examination included a review of the corporate records and other selected records deemed pertinent to the Company s operations and practices. In addition, the NAIC IRIS ratio report, the A.M. Best Report, the Company s independent audit reports and certain work papers prepared by the Company s independent certified public accountant (CPA) were reviewed and utilized where applicable within the scope of this examination. 1

We valued and verified the integrity of the balances of the Company s assets and liabilities as reported in its annual statement as of December 31, 2005, as those balances affect the financial solvency of the Company. Transactions subsequent to year-end 2005 were reviewed where relevant and deemed significant to the Company s financial condition. This report of examination is confined to financial statements and comments on matters that involve departures from laws, regulations or rules, or which are deemed to require special explanation or description. Based on the review of the Company s control environment and the materiality level set for this examination, reliance was placed on work performed by the Company s CPAs, after verifying the statutory requirements, for all accounts. Status of Adverse Findings from Prior Examination The Company was last examined by representatives of the Office as of December 31, 2002. There were no previous adverse findings. HISTORY General The Company was incorporated in Florida on October 1, 1992 and commenced business on October 1, 1992 as Yel Co. Insurance. The Company was part of an insurance holding company system as defined by Rule 69O-143.045(3), Florida Administrative Code. 2

In accordance with Section 624.401(1), Florida Statutes, the Company was authorized to transact the following insurance coverage in Florida on December 31, 2005: Commercial Auto Liability Commercial Auto Physical Damage Capital Stock As of December 31, 2005, the Company s capitalization was as follows: Number of authorized common capital shares 500 Number of shares issued and outstanding 500 Total common capital stock $500 Par value per share $1.00 Control of the Company was maintained by Mr. Leslie Eisenberg, the Company s President, Secretary and Treasurer, who owned 100% of the stock issued by the Company. Profitability of Company The following table shows the profitability trend (in dollars) of the Company for the period of examination, as reported in the filed Annual Statement. 2005 2004 2003 Premiums Earned 1,198,076 1,198,076 1,198,076 Net Underwriting Gain/(Loss) 1,064,263 1,188,953 1,232,292 Net Income 1,311,855 1,316,432 1,350,934 Total Assets 11,309,331 11,935,064 10,830,547 Total Liabilities 3,227,094 5,176,328 3,341,652 Surplus As Regards Policyholders 8,082,238 6,758,736 7,488,895 3

Dividends to Stockholders In accordance with Section 628.371, Florida Statutes, the Company declared and paid a dividend totaling $2,000,000 in 2004. This was approved by the Office. Management The annual shareholder meeting for the election of directors was held in accordance with Sections 607.1601 and 628.231, Florida Statutes. Directors serving as of December 31, 2005, were: Directors Name and Location Leslie Eisenberg Miami, Florida Susan Eisenberg Miami, Florida Carolyn Lakhani Miami, Florida Howard Phillips Miami, Florida Alexander Eisenberg Miami, Florida Principal Occupation President, CEO Director of Company Bookkeeper Accountant Director of Company The Board of Directors in accordance with the Company s bylaws appointed the following officer: Name Leslie Eisenberg Title President, Secretary and Treasurer 4

The Company s board appointed an audit committee in accordance with Section 607.0825, Florida Statutes. The audit committee, as required by Section 624.424(8), Florida Statutes, consisted of the following members: Leslie Eisenberg, Chairman Susan Eisenberg Carolyn Lakhani Conflict of Interest Procedure The Company adopted a policy statement requiring annual disclosure of conflicts of interest, in accordance with Section 607.0832, Florida Statutes. Corporate Records The recorded minutes of the shareholder, Board of Directors, and the internal audit committee adequately documented its meetings and approval of Company transactions in accordance with Section 607.1601, Florida Statutes, including the authorization of investments as required by Section 625.304, Florida Statutes. There was documentation in the Board of Directors minutes that the previous examination report was reviewed. Acquisitions, Mergers, Disposals, Dissolutions, and Purchase or Sales through Reinsurance The Company did not engage in reinsurance, and there were no acquisitions, merger, disposals or dissolutions. 5

Surplus Debentures The Company did not have any surplus debentures. AFFILIATED COMPANIES The latest holding company registration statement was filed with the State of Florida on September 30, 2005, as required by Section 628.801, Florida Statutes, and Rule 69O-143.046, Florida Administrative Code. Subsequent event: The Company filed an updated holding company registration statement on June 8, 2006. The following agreements were in effect between the Company and its affiliates: CPA Agreement The Company had a CPA Agreement with Infante & Company for the purpose of auditing and reporting on the balance sheet and statutory financial statements. Actuary Agreement The Company had an actuarial agreement with Vogel Consulting, Inc. for the purpose of analyzing the Company s reserves. 6

A simplified organizational chart as of December 31, 2005, reflecting the holding company system, is shown below. Schedule Y of the Company s 2005 annual statement provided a list of all related companies of the holding company group. YEL CO. INSURANCE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART DECEMBER 31, 2005 Leslie Eisenberg YEL CO. INSURANCE 100% Owned AIRPORT TAXICAB CO., INC 100% Owned 7

FIDELITY BOND The Company did not maintain fidelity bond coverage as of December 31, 2005 as recommended by the NAIC. The Company was unable to purchase fidelity bond coverage as the only employee was also the sole owner. PENSION, STOCK OWNERSHIP AND INSURANCE PLANS The Company had no pension, stock ownership or insurance plans. STATUTORY DEPOSITS The following securities were deposited with the State of Florida as required by Section 624.411, Florida Statutes: MATURITY PAR MARKET STATE DESCRIPTION RATE DATE VALUE VALUE FLORIDA CASH DEPOSIT - - $ 250,000 $ 250,000 TOTAL SPECIAL DEPOSITS $ 250,000 $ 250,000 8

INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND RELATED PRACTICES Territory The Company was authorized to transact insurance in the State of Florida only, in accordance with Section 624.401(2), Florida Statutes. Treatment of Policyholders The Company established procedures for handling written complaints in accordance with Section 626.9541(1) (j), Florida Statutes. REINSURANCE The company had no reinsurance agreements in effect as of December 31, 2005. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS The Company s accounting records were maintained on a computerized system. The Company s balance sheet accounts, with the exception of one account, were verified with the line items of the annual statement submitted to the Office. This account was a depository account held with a bank and the amount was immaterial. The Company maintained its principal operational offices in Miami, Florida. 9

An independent CPA audited the Company s statutory basis financial statements annually for the years 2003, 2004 and 2005, in accordance with Section 624.424(8), Florida Statutes. Supporting work papers were prepared by the CPA as required by Rule 69O-137.002, Florida Administrative Code. Risk-Based Capital The Company reported its risk-based capital at an adequate level. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PER EXAMINATION The following pages contain financial statements showing the Company s financial position as of December 31, 2005, and the results of its operations for the year then ended as determined by this examination. Adjustments made as a result of the examination are noted in the section of this report captioned, Comparative Analysis of Changes in Surplus. 10

YEL CO. INSURANCE Assets DECEMBER 31, 2005 Examination Per Company Adjustments Per Examination Cash and Short-term investments $11,306,922 $11,306,922 Interest and dividend income due & accrued 2,361 2,361 Aggregate write-in for other than invested assets 48 48 Totals $ 11,309,331 $ - $ 11,309,331 11

YEL CO. INSURANCE Liabilities, Surplus and Other Funds DECEMBER 31, 2005 Per Company Examination Per Adjustments Examination Losses $2,813,175 $2,813,175 Loss adjustment expenses 335,250 335,250 Taxes, licenses and fees 78,669 78,669 Total Liabilities $3,227,094 $3,227,094 Common capital stock $500 $500 Gross paid in and contributed surplus 2,847,567 2,847,567 Unassigned funds (surplus) 5,234,170 5,234,170 Surplus as regards policyholders $8,082,237 $8,082,237 Total liabilities, capital and surplus $11,309,331 $11,309,331 12

YEL CO. INSURANCE Statement of Income DECEMBER 31, 2005 Underwriting Income Premiums earned $1,198,076 DEDUCTIONS: Losses incurred 103,014 Loss expenses incurred (37,775) Other underwriting expenses incurred 68,574 Aggregate write-ins for underwriting deductions 0 Total underwriting deductions $133,813 Net underwriting gain or (loss) $1,064,263 Investment Income Net investment income earned $364,941 Net realized capital gains or (losses) 0 Net investment gain or (loss) $364,941 Other Income Net gain or (loss) from agents' or premium balances charged off $0 Total other income $0 Net income before dividends to policyholders and before federal & foreign income taxes $1,429,204 Dividends to policyholders 0 Net Income, after dividends to policyholders, but before federal & foreign income taxes $1,429,204 Federal & foreign income taxes 117,349 Net Income $1,311,855 Capital and Surplus Account Surplus as regards policyholders, December 31 prior year $6,758,734 Gains and (Losses) in Surplus Net Income $1,311,855 Net unrealized capital gains or losses 0 Change in non-admitted assets 11,647 Aggregate write-ins for gains and losses in surplus 0 Examination Adjustment 0 Change in surplus as regards policyholders for the year $1,323,502 S urplus as regards policyholders, December 31 current year $8,082,236 13

COMMENTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Liabilities Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses $3,148,425 An outside actuarial firm appointed by the Board of Directors, rendered an opinion that the amounts carried in the balance sheet as of December 31, 2005, make a reasonable provision for all unpaid loss and loss expense obligations of the Company under the terms of its policies and agreements. The Office actuary reviewed work papers provided by the Company and was in concurrence with this opinion. 14

YEL CO. INSURANCE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN SURPLUS DECEMBER 31, 2005 The following is a reconciliation of surplus as regards policyholders between that reported by the Company and as determined by the examination. Surplus as Regards Policyholders per December 31, 2005, Annual Statement $ 8,082,238 ASSETS: INCREASE PER PER (DECREASE) COMPANY EXAM IN SURPLUS No Adjustments $ - LIABILITIES: No Adjustments $ - Net Change in Surplus: 0 Surplus as Regards Policyholders December 31, 2005, Per Examination $ 8,082,238 15

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Compliance with previous directives The Company has taken the necessary actions to comply with the comments made in the 2002 examination issued by the Office. Current examination comments and corrective action There were no adverse findings noted during the period of the examination. 16

CONCLUSION The customary insurance examination practices and procedures as promulgated by the NAIC have been followed in ascertaining the financial condition of Yel Co. Insurance as of December 31, 2005, consistent with the insurance laws of the State of Florida. Per examination findings, the Company s Surplus as regards policyholders was $8,082,238, which was in compliance with Section 624.408, Florida Statutes. In addition to the undersigned, John Berry, Financial Examiner/Analyst Supervisor, James Collins, Reinsurance/Financial Specialist, and Joe Boor, FCAS, Office Actuary, participated in the examination. Respectfully submitted, Jay C. Ambler Financial Examiner/Analyst II Florida Office of Insurance Regulation 17