HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION & INSURANCE CO
10-Q, 1994-08-15
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               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549


                            FORM 10-Q
/x/  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE 
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1994

                               OR

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

For the transition period from  -------- to --------         

Commission File Number 0-13300

   THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND INSURANCE COMPANY
     (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         CONNECTICUT                             06-0384680
(State or other jurisdiction of               (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)               Identification No.)  
                                               
ONE STATE STREET, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT              06102
(Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip Code)

                         (203)  722-1866
      (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                         Not Applicable
    (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if 
                 changed since the last report.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  x   No    

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock
without par value, as of July 31, 1994: 20,463,985 







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   THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND INSURANCE COMPANY

                              INDEX



PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION                             PAGE

          Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
          Quarters and Six Months Ended June 30, 1994 and
          1993 (unaudited).................................   3

          Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of
          June 30, 1994 (unaudited) and December 31, 1993..   4

          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the 
          Six Months Ended June 30, 1994 and 1993
          (unaudited)......................................   5

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......   6

          Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
          Consolidated Financial Condition and Results
          of Operations....................................   7

PART II   OTHER INFORMATION

          Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of
          Security Holders.................................  11

          Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K........  11

SIGNATURES.................................................  12




















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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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        Item 1. Financial Statements

<TABLE>

THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND INSURANCE COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)

<CAPTION>
                                                        Quarter                               Six Months
                                                     Ended June 30                           Ended June 30

                                                 1994            1993                    1994            1993
                                               --------        --------                --------        --------
<S>                                        <C>  <C>        <C> <C>                <C>  <C>        <C>  <C>

Revenues:
  Insurance premiums                       $     85.4      $     88.0             $     169.6     $     175.7
  Net engineering services                       58.3            58.0                   114.5           114.8
  Net investment income                           6.2             7.8                    12.7            15.3
  Realized investment gains                       2.7             7.6                     6.3            15.3
                                               --------        --------                --------        --------
    Total revenues                              152.6           161.4                   303.1           321.1
                                               --------        --------                --------        --------
Expenses:
  Claims and adjustment                          36.4            54.9                    77.2            91.6
  Policy acquisition                             16.0            15.6                    31.5            32.4
  Underwriting and inspection                    26.9            28.3                    52.0            54.1
  Net engineering services                       54.0            55.9                   106.3           110.7
  Interest                                        0.4             0.5                     0.7             0.9
                                               --------        --------                --------        --------
    Total expenses                              133.7           155.2                   267.7           289.7
                                               --------        --------                --------        --------

Equity in operations of insurance association     1.1            (0.1)                    0.7            (1.3)
                                               --------        --------                --------        --------

Income before taxes and cumulative
    effect of change in accounting principle     20.0             6.1                    36.1            30.1


Income taxes (benefit):
    Current                                       6.0             0.8                     8.9             6.1
    Deferred                                     (0.3)           (0.2)                    1.0             0.7
                                               --------        --------                --------        --------
         Total income taxes                       5.7             0.6                     9.9             6.8

Income before cumulative effect of
    change in accounting principles              14.3             5.5                    26.2            23.3


Cumulative effect of change in accounting
    principle (net of income taxes of $1.9)        -               -                       -             (3.6)*
                                               --------        --------                --------        --------

Net income                                 $     14.3      $      5.5             $      26.2     $      19.7
                                               ========        ========                ========        ========
Net income per share:
    Income before accounting change        $     0.70      $      0.26            $       1.28    $       1.12
    Cumulative effect of accounting change        -                -                       -             (0.17)*
                                               --------        --------                --------        --------
    Net income                             $     0.70      $      0.26            $       1.28    $       0.95
                                               ========        ========                ========        ========

Dividends declared per share               $     0.53      $      0.53            $       1.06    $       1.06

Average shares outstanding                       20.5             20.8                    20.5            20.7
<FN>
* Reflects adoption of FAS 112.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND INSURANCE COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)

<CAPTION>
                                                     June 30        December 31,
                                                      1994            1993
                                                    --------        --------
<S>                                                 <C>             <C>
Assets:
        Cash                                        $   14.0        $    7.3
        Short-term investments, at cost                 35.7            53.8
        Fixed maturities, at fair value
          (cost - $168.8; $146.7)                      167.6           154.9
        Equity securities, at fair value
          (cost - $201.5; $236.8)                      226.6           290.0
                                                     --------        --------
          Total cash and invested assets               443.9           506.0



        Insurance premiums receivable                   70.6            68.5
        Engineering services receivable                 73.0            79.0
        Fixed assets                                    62.1            64.3
        Participation in pools and associations          8.6             8.4
        Prepaid acquisition costs                       28.9            30.0
        Capital lease                                   17.9            18.3
        Reinsurance recoverable                         43.7            44.5
        Other assets                                    67.4            58.9
                                                     --------        --------
          Total assets                              $  816.1        $  877.9
                                                     ========        ========

Liabilities:
        Unearned insurance premiums                 $  163.3        $  169.3
        Claims and adjustment expenses                 195.9           214.4
        Short-term borrowings                           36.2            42.7
        Long-term borrowings                             0.7             0.7
        Capital lease                                   27.8            27.7
        Deferred income taxes                           (5.4)            6.9
        Dividends payable                               10.8            10.9
        Employee stock ownership plan                    2.7             3.7
        Other liabilities                               84.4            76.9
                                                     --------        --------
          Total liabilities                            516.4           553.2
                                                     ========        ========

Shareholders' equity:
        Common Stock (stated value; shares authorized
          50.0; shares issued 21.3; shares
          outstanding 20.5; 20.5)                       10.0            10.0
        Additional paid-in capital                      34.0            33.9
        Unrealized investment gains, net of tax         18.1            44.2
        Retained earnings                              284.8           280.4
        Treasury stock, at cost; (shares .8; .8)       (39.9)          (35.7)
        Benefit plans                                   (7.3)           (8.1)
                                                     --------        --------
          Total shareholders' equity                   299.7           324.7
                                                     --------        --------
          Total liabilities and
            shareholders' equity                    $  816.1        $  877.9
                                                     ========        ========

          Shareholders' equity per share              $14.64          $15.80
</TABLE>

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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<TABLE>
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In  Millions)
<CAPTION>

                                                           Six Months Ended
                                                               June 30,
                                                       ------------------------
                                                         1994            1993
                                                       --------        --------
<S>                                                  <C>             <C>
Operating Activities:
Net income                                           $   26.2        $   19.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
        net cash provided by operating activities:
        Depreciation and amortization                     9.2            11.0
        Deferred income taxes                            (1.0)           (0.7)
        Realized investment gains, net of tax            (4.1)          (10.7)
        Change in:
             Insurance premiums receivable               (2.1)           (5.4)
             Engineering services receivable              6.0             0.3
             Prepaid acquisition costs                    1.1             1.6
             Reinsurance recoverable                      0.8           (21.9)
             Unearned insurance premiums                 (6.0)           (3.3)
             Claims and adjustment expenses             (18.5)           26.9
             Other                                        1.7             1.6
                                                       --------        --------
                Cash provided by operating activities    13.3            19.1
                                                       --------        --------
Investing Activities:
Fixed asset additions                                    (6.6)           (6.9)
Investments:
        Sale of short-term investments, net              18.0            16.7
        Purchase of fixed maturities                    (33.1)          (18.6)
        Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities            2.0             8.1
        Redemption of fixed maturities                    8.5             9.5
        Purchase of equity securities                   (95.0)         (260.3)
        Proceeds from sale of equity securities         133.7           259.7
                                                       --------        --------
                Cash provided by investment activities   27.5            8.2
                                                       --------        --------
Financing Activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders                          (21.8)          (22.0)
Decrease in short-term borrowings, net                   (6.5)           (3.6)
Repayment of employee stock ownership plan debt          (1.0)           (0.9)
Purchase of treasury stock                               (4.8)           (0.3)
                                                       --------        --------
                Cash used in financing activities       (34.1)          (26.8)
                                                       --------        --------
        Net increase in cash                              6.7             0.5

        Cash at beginning of period                       7.3             8.7
                                                       --------        --------
        Cash at end of period                        $   14.0        $    9.2
                                                       ========        ========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                            (Unaudited)

1.    General

      The interim financial statements in this report include adjustments based
      on management's best estimates and judgements, including estimates of
      future loss payments, which are necessary to present a fair statement of
      the results for the interim periods reported.  These adjustments are of a
      normal, recurring nature.  These financial statements are prepared on the
      basis of generally accepted accounting principles and should be read in
      conjunction with the financial statements and related notes in the 1993
      Annual Report.  Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to
      conform with the 1994 presentation.

2.    Supplemental disclosure related to Statements of Cash Flows

      Interest paid in the first six months of 1994 was $0.7 million compared
      to $0.9 million for the same period in 1993.

      Federal income tax paid in the first six months of 1994 was $3.0
      million compared to $2.0 million in the same period in 1993.

3.    Participation in Pools and Associations

      Participation in pools and associations includes the Company's equity in
      Engineering Insurance Group ("EIG").  In the third quarter of 1993, the
      Company changed its method of presenting its participation in EIG from
      the proportional consolidation method to the equity method of
      accounting.  All prior year amounts have been reclassified accordingly.



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               MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
               OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                      AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           JUNE 30, 1994

SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Income after taxes and before accounting changes for the second quarter of
1994 was $14.3 million or $.70 per share compared to prior year second
quarter earnings of $5.5 million or $.26 per share.  Income after taxes and
before accounting changes for the first six months of 1994 and 1993 were
$26.2 million or $1.28 per share and $23.3 million or $1.12 per share,
respectively. The improvements in results for the second quarter and first six
months of 1994 reflect improvements in both insurance and engineering
services operating gains, partly offset by lower realized investment gains and
net investment income.

Total revenues decreased 5.5 percent in the second quarter of 1994 to $152.6
million and decreased 5.6 percent for the first six months of 1994 to $303.1
million compared to prior year amounts. Revenues for the second quarter and
the first six months of 1994 were lower in most categories with the largest
decreases in amount in realized investment gains and insurance premiums.
Total expenses decreased 13.9 percent in the second quarter of 1994 to $133.7
million and decreased 7.6 percent for the first six months of 1994 to $267.7
million.  Expenses for both the second quarter and the first six months of 1994
were lower for most categories compared to the same periods in 1993.

Equity in operations of insurance association reflects the Company's equity in
the Engineering Insurance Group (EIG), an unincorporated insurance
association jointly owned by the Company and General Reinsurance
Corporation. The results of EIG have improved for both the second quarter and
first six months of 1994 over prior periods due to both increased revenue and
improved claims experience.

Insurance Operations

Insurance premiums in the second quarter of 1994 decreased 3.0 percent to
$85.4 million compared to $88.0 million in the second quarter of 1993.
Premiums were lower primarily due to higher reinsurance costs.  Increases in
price and coverage were offset by reduced volume, keeping gross earned
premium even with 1993. The result is consistent with the first quarter of 1994
and reflects the impact of the program the Company implemented in early 1993
to reunderwrite its large account book of business. The Company was prepared
to lose customers and experience lower volume to accomplish improved
profitability.

Insurance premiums for the first six months of 1994 decreased 3.5 

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percent to $169.6 million from $175.7 million for the first six months of 1993. 
The decline results primarily from higher reinsurance costs. Gross earned 
premium in 1994 was even with 1993, with price and coverage increases offset by
reduced volume.

The insurance operating gain for the second quarter of 1994 was $6.1 million
compared to an operating loss of $10.8 million in the second quarter of 1993, a
156.5 percent improvement.  The increase largely results from favorable claims 
experience in the second quarter of 1994 compared to the second quarter of 1993.
Underwriting and inspection expenses of $26.9 million were 4.9 percent lower
than the $28.3 million reported in the second quarter of 1993.  The Company 
reduced its number of employees late in 1993 and early 1994 as part of its 
restructuring.  The expense ratio increased slightly from the second quarter 
of 1993, largely due to the impact of higher reinsurance costs on net premiums.

The insurance operating gain for the first six months of 1994 was $8.9 million
compared to an operating loss of $2.4 million for the first six months of 1993.
The improvement in insurance operating results for the first six months of 1994
compared to 1993 was largely the result of favorable loss experience.  During
the first six months of 1994, underwriting and inspection expenses decreased
3.9 percent from the first six months of 1993.  The expense ratio for the first
six months of 1994 is even with the first six months of 1993, despite the
impact of higher reinsurance ceded costs on premiums.

The loss ratio decreased to 42.7 percent for the second quarter of 1994
compared to 62.4 percent for the second quarter of 1993. The loss ratio for the
first six months of 1994 decreased to 45.6 percent compared to 52.2 percent for
the first six months of 1993. The decrease in the loss ratio in the second
quarter and first six months of 1994 was primarily due to  favorable claims
experience offset in part by the impact of higher reinsurance costs on net
premiums.  The first six months of 1993 included significant adjustments in
claims and adjustment expenses related to adverse development of estimated
1992 year-end reserves. 1994 was not significantly impacted by development of
estimated 1993 year-end loss reserves.

Engineering Services Operations

Net engineering services revenues for the second quarter and first six months
of 1994 remained relatively unchanged when compared to the same period in
1993. Although revenue was unchanged, profit margins improved substantially
during the first and second quarter and the first six months of 1994. The
Company continues to focus on higher margin business and to reduce expenses.
The net engineering services profit margin increased to 7.4 percent from 3.6
percent in the second quarter of 1994 and to 7.2 percent from 3.6 percent
during the first six months of 1994.

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Investment Operations

The Company's investment strategy continues to be to maximize the total
return on the investment portfolio over the long-term -- through investment
income and capital appreciation.  Income from investment operations,
combining net investment income and realized gains, decreased 42.2 percent to
$8.9 million for the second quarter of 1994 compared to $15.4 million for the
second quarter of 1993. Income from investment operations was $19.0 million
for the first six months of 1994 compared to $30.6 million for the first six
months of 1993. Realized investment gains of $2.7 million in the second
quarter of 1994 were 64.5 percent lower than the $7.6 million in the second
quarter of 1993.  Realized investment gains for the first six months of 1994
were $6.3 million compared to $15.3 million for the first six months of 1993.
Net investment income was $6.2 million for the second quarter of 1994
compared to $7.8 million for the same period in the prior year, a decrease of
$1.6 million or 20.5 percent.  Net investment income was $12.7 million for the
first six months of 1994 compared to $15.3 million for the first six months of
1993.

The decrease in net investment income resulted primarily from declines in rates
of return and a decrease in average invested assets. The decline in average
invested assets largely reflects repurchases of the Company's stock during the
later part of 1993 and first six months of 1994 and lower operating cash flows
in the first six months of 1994.

The Company's investment portfolio continues to consist of high grade
investments.  Equity securities, including non-redeemable preferreds, and fixed
maturities, including redeemable preferreds, are carried at fair value and are
classified as available for sale under the accounting provisions of Statement of
Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt
and Equity Securities". The market value of the portfolio at June 30, 1994
decreased to $443.9 million from $506.0 million at December 31, 1993. The
$62.1 million decline was the result of both the decrease in average invested
assets and lower unrealized investment gains.


FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash provided from operating activities for the first six months of 1994 was
$13.3 million compared to $19.1 million for the first six months of 1993. The
decrease in cash provided from operating activities relates primarily to claims
settlement, offset partly by changes in reinsurance recoverable and receivables.

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The Company is currently authorized to issue up to $75 million of commercial
paper. Commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 1994 and December 31, 1993
was $36.2 and $42.7 million, respectively.

Book value per share was $14.64 as of June 30, 1994 compared to $15.80 at
December 31, 1993.  The decrease in book value per share relates primarily to
the decrease in net unrealized gains during the first six months of 1994 and
share repurchases.

Approximately $43.0 million of debt of EIG has matured in 1994. Repayment
of the debt was made through reductions in EIG's investments. The Company
is working with General Reinsurance Company, its 50 percent joint venture
partner in EIG, to determine a recapitalization strategy for EIG.

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                   PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

     (a)  The Registrant's 1994 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
          was held on April 19, 1994.

     (b)  Proxies were solicited by Registrant's management
          pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities
          Exchange Act of 1934; there was no solicitation in
          opposition to management's nominees as listed in the
          proxy statement; and all of such nominees were elected
          for a three-year term.

     (c)  The following matters were voted upon at the Annual
          Meeting with the voting results indicated:

1.   Election of Directors

Nominee                  Votes For           Withheld

Donald M. Carlton        17,824,585          165,039
William B. Ellis         17,810,081          179,543
E. James Ferland         17,836,598          153,026
Wilson Wilde             17,638,713          350,911

2.   Appointment of Coopers & Lybrand as Independent Public
     Accountants

Votes for           Against        Abstain

17,782,851          102,853        103,920

The total number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock
outstanding on February 8, 1994, the record date, was 20,535,064.


Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a)  Exhibits - None.
     (b)  Reports on Form 8-K - Form 8-K filed to report election
          of Gordon W. Kreh as Chief Executive Officer to replace
          the retiring Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Wilde.










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                           SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.  


                              THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER
                              INSPECTION AND INSURANCE COMPANY 


Date:  August 15, 1994   By:  /s/ Robert W. Trainer             
                              Robert W. Trainer
                              Senior Vice President, Treasurer
                              and Chief Financial Officer

Date:  August 15, 1994   By:  /s/ Robert C. Walker         
                              Robert C. Walker
                              Senior Vice President









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