FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS INC
8-K/A, 1998-10-16
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                       SECURITIES  AND  EXCHANGE  COMMISSION
                               WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                                   _____________
                                          
                                     FORM 8-K/A
                                 (AMENDMENT NO. 1)
                                          
                                   CURRENT REPORT
                                          
                 Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
                                Exchange Act of 1934
                                          

                                  AUGUST 18, 1998
                  Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
                                          

                      FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS, INC.
               (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
                                          

           DELAWARE                     1-8993               94-2708455
(State or other jurisdiction of      (Commission         (I.R.S. Employer)
 incorporation or organization)       File number)       Identification No.)


                 80 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03755
                      (Address of principal executive offices)
                                          
                                   (603) 643-1567
                (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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     This Amendment No. 1 amends and supplements the Form 8-K Current Report 
originally filed on August 18, 1998, relating to the Company's acquisition of 
all the outstanding common stock of Folksamerica Holding Company, Inc. 
("Folksamerica") that it did not previously own. Folksamerica is the parent 
company of Folksamerica Reinsurance Company.

ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

     Item 7 is hereby amended by adding the following information:

(a)  Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.

     Unaudited historical condensed consolidated financial statements of 
     Folksamerica and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and June 30, 
     1998 and for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997,
     filed as Exhibit 99(a) hereto.

     Audited historical consolidated financial statements of Folksamerica and
     its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and for each of the three
     years in the period ended December 31, 1997, including the report of
     PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, filed as Exhibit 99(b) hereto.

(b)  Pro Forma Financial Information.

     Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements of the
     Registrant and its subsidiaries consisting of a pro forma balance sheet as
     of June 30, 1998, a pro forma income statement for the six months ended
     June 30, 1998 and a pro forma income statement for the twelve months ended
     December 31, 1997, together with the notes thereto, filed as Exhibit 99(c)
     hereto.

(c)  Exhibits.  The following exhibits are filed herewith:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     Exhibit No.                             Description
     -----------                             -----------
     <S>                 <C>
        10 (a)           Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 1, 1998, by
                         and among Fund American Enterprises Holdings, Inc.,
                         White Mountains Holdings, Inc. and the Sellers (as
                         defined therein).*

        10 (b)           Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated as of August
                         18, 1998, by and among Folksam Omsesidig Sakforsakring,
                         Samvirke Skadeforsikring AS and Fund American
                         Enterprises Holdings, Inc.*

        23 (a)           Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

                                       

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        99 (a)      Unaudited historical condensed consolidated financial
                    statements of Folksamerica and its subsidiaries as of 
                    December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 and for the three
                    and six-month periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997.

        99 (b)      Audited historical consolidated financial statements of 
                    Folksamerica and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 
                    and 1996 and for each of the three years in the period ended
                    December 31, 1997, including the report of 
                    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

        99 (c)      Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements
                    of the Registrant and its subsidiaries consisting of a pro
                    forma balance sheet as of June 30, 1998, a pro forma income
                    statement for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and a pro
                    forma income statement for the twelve months ended December
                    31, 1997, together with the notes thereto.
</TABLE>

*  previously filed

                                       

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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.




                                   FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS, INC.



Dated:  October 16, 1998           By:                /s/               
                                       ---------------   ---------------
                                       Michael S. Paquette
                                       Senior Vice President and
                                       Controller

                                       

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                                 Exhibit Index
                                 -------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     Exhibit No.                             Description
     -----------                             -----------
     <S>                 <C>
        10 (a)           Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 1, 1998, by
                         and among Fund American Enterprises Holdings, Inc.,
                         White Mountains Holdings, Inc. and the Sellers (as
                         defined therein).*

        10 (b)           Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated as of August
                         18, 1998, by and among Folksam Omsesidig Sakforsakring,
                         Samvirke Skadeforsikring AS and Fund American
                         Enterprises Holdings, Inc.*

        23 (a)           Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

        99 (a)           Unaudited historical condensed consolidated financial
                         statements of Folksamerica and its subsidiaries as of
                         December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 and for the three
                         and six-month periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997

        99 (b)           Audited historical financial statements of Folksamerica
                         and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996
                         and for each of the three years in the period ended
                         December 31, 1997, including the report of
                         PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

        99 (c)           Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial
                         statements of the Registrant and its subsidiaries
                         consisting of a pro forma balance sheet as of June 30,
                         1998, a pro forma income statement for the six months
                         ended June 30, 1998 and a pro forma income statement
                         for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, together
                         with the notes thereto.
</TABLE>

*  previously filed

                                       





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                          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



     We consent to the incorporation by reference (from this Form 8-K filed by
Fund American Enterprises Holdings, Inc.) in the Registration Statements, as
amended, pertaining to the Long-Term Incentive Plan (Form S-8, No. 33-5297),
Medium-Term Notes Series A (Form S-3, No. 33-54006), Common Stock Warrants
(Form S-3, No. 33-54749) and the Valley Group Employees' 401(K) Savings Plan
(Form S-8, No. 333-30233) of Fund American Enterprises Holdings, Inc. and to
the Source One Mortgage Services Corporation Employee Stock Ownership and
401(K) Plan (Form S-8, No. 333-13027) of our report dated February 27, 1998,
except for Note 16, as to which the date is August 18, 1998, with respect to
the consolidated financial statements of Folksamerica Holding Company, Inc. and
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and for each of the three years
in the period ended December 31, 1997.


                                                /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


New York, New York
October 16, 1998



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                         FOLKSAMERICA HOLDING COMPANY, INC.

                          UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
                                FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   JUNE 30, 1998


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                        FOLKSAMERICA HOLDING COMPANY, INC.
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                Table of Contents



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Page No.
                                                                 --------
<S>                                                              <C>
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    June 30, 1998 (unaudited) and December 31, 1997                  2

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements (unaudited)
    Three month and six month periods ended 
    June 30, 1998 and 1997                                           3

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)
    Six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997                          4

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements                 5
</TABLE>


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                        FOLKSAMERICA HOLDING COMPANY, INC.

                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                  (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             June 30,        December 31,
                                                               1998              1997
                                                           -----------       ------------
                                                           (unaudited)
<S>                                                        <C>               <C>
ASSETS:
  Bonds, at amortized cost                                  $   93,090        $  115,722
  Bonds, at market value                                       669,638           656,166
  Equity securities, at market value                           108,428            80,747
  Short term investments                                         5,670             5,326
  Cash and cash equivalents                                     63,566            68,099
                                                           -----------       ------------
    Total cash and investments                                 940,392           926,060

  Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses            128,468           126,909
  Reinsurance balances receivable                               67,631            74,198
  Accrued interest and dividends receivable                     12,830            13,185
  Deferred acquisition costs                                    25,115            27,154
  Deferred income taxes                                         19,431            27,888
  Funds held by ceding companies                                13,680            11,172
  Other assets                                                  12,227             7,014
                                                           -----------       ------------
    Total assets                                            $1,219,774        $1,213,580
                                                           -----------       ------------
                                                           -----------       ------------

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

LIABILITIES:
  Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses                $  729,429        $  739,072
  Loan payable                                                  55,553            55,553
  Unearned premiums                                             86,379            96,514
  Funds held under reinsurance treaties                         21,822            21,004
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses                         12,514             9,689
  Deferred credit                                               32,854            36,758
                                                           -----------       ------------

    Total liabilities                                          938,551           958,590
                                                           -----------       ------------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock                                                     100               100
  Preferred stock Series B                                      79,372            79,372
  Paid-in capital                                               80,194            80,194
  Unrealized appreciation on investments, net of taxes          33,653            20,877
  Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes         (1,775)           (1,507)
  Retained earnings                                             89,679            75,954
                                                           -----------       ------------

    Total stockholders' equity                                 281,223           254,990
                                                           -----------       ------------

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                  $1,219,774        $1,213,580
                                                           -----------       ------------
                                                           -----------       ------------
</TABLE>


                 See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated
                              financial statements.

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                        FOLKSAMERICA HOLDING COMPANY, INC.

                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

                                    UNAUDITED
                                  (IN THOUSANDS)
                                     ________


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended
                                                     June 30,                  June 30,
                                                1998         1997         1998         1997
                                              -------      -------      --------    --------
<S>                                           <C>          <C>           <C>         <C>
Revenues:                                    
                                             
Net premiums written                          $55,540      $41,008      $114,082    $ 87,736
Decrease in net unearned premiums               1,724        3,037         9,685       2,080
                                              -------      -------      --------    --------
Net premiums earned                            57,264       44,045       123,767      89,816
                                             
Investment income, net of expenses             12,710       10,490        25,445      20,927
Net realized gains from sale of investments       922        6,305         5,123       6,229
                                              -------      -------      --------    --------

    Total revenues                             70,896       60,840       154,335     116,972

Expenses:

Losses and LAE incurred                        41,624       31,852        88,715      64,188
Acquisition and other underwriting expenses    22,023       15,438        44,713      31,610
Interest expense                                  939        1,302         1,889       2,575
Amortization, net (primarily deferred credit)  (1,782)      (1,512)       (3,704)     (3,024)
                                              -------      -------      --------    --------

     Total expenses                            62,804       47,080       131,613      95,349

Income before Federal and foreign income
  tax expense                                   8,092       13,760        22,722      21,623

Federal and foreign income tax expense          1,664        3,792         5,705       5,522
                                              -------      -------      --------    --------

Net income                                      6,428        9,968        17,017      16,101

Net unrealized gains and foreign exchange       5,625        7,269        12,508       2,546
                                              -------      -------      --------    --------

Comprehensive income                          $12,053      $17,237      $ 29,525    $ 18,647
                                              -------      -------      --------    --------
                                              -------      -------      --------    --------
</TABLE>





                 See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated
                              financial statements.

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                          FOLKSAMERICA HOLDING COMPANY, INC.

                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                   FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
                                      UNAUDITED
                                    (IN THOUSANDS)
                                       ________
     
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                       1998        1997
                                                                     --------    --------
<S>                                                                  <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     Net income                                                      $ 17,017    $ 16,101
     Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash (used in)   
     provided by operating activities:
          Reinsurance balances and funds held                           4,877      13,959
          Reinsurance recoverable                                      (1,559)      2,663
          Investment income due and accrued                               236         409
          Deferred acquisition costs                                    2,039         350
          Deferred income taxes                                         1,659         857
          Unpaid losses & LAE                                          (9,642)    (16,827)
          Unearned premiums                                           (10,135)     (2,572)
          Depreciation and amortization, net                           (3,461)     (2,871)
          Amortization of bond discount/premium, net                      741         558 
          Net realized capital gains on investments                    (5,123)     (6,229)
          Other, net                                                       18        (601)
                                                                     --------    --------
               Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities     (3,333)      5,797
                                                                     --------    --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     Sale of FGIC, net of cash sold                                    10,612
     Sale of CGIC, net of cash sold                                                12,680
     Bonds available for sale
               Purchases                                              (74,620)    (42,002)
               Maturities/calls                                        36,073      15,928
               Sales                                                   20,919         716
     Bonds held to maturity
               Purchases                                                 (700)       (100)
               Maturities/calls                                        23,531      31,472
     Net short term investment purchases                                 (400)       (112)
     Purchases of equities                                            (12,854)    (12,873)
     Sales of equities                                                              1,600
     Purchase of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, 
               net                                                        (19)       (114)
                                                                     --------    --------
               Net cash provided by in investing activities             2,092       7,195
                                                                     --------    --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     Common dividends paid                                               (503)
     Preferred dividends paid                                          (2,789)     (2,580)
                                                                     --------    --------
               Net cash used in financing activities                   (3,292)     (2,580)
                                                                     --------    --------
      (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents                 (4,533)     10,412

     Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year                      68,099      45,508
                                                                     --------    --------
               Cash and cash equivalents, end of period              $ 63,566    $ 55,920

                                                                     --------    --------
                                                                     --------    --------

</TABLE>

                                           
                  See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated 
                                financial statements.
                                          4


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             NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (Unaudited)
                              _________________

1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
                                          
     As of June 30, 1998, Folksamerica Holding Company, Inc. (the "Company") 
     was owned by the following companies ("Stockholders"): White Mountains 
     Holdings,Inc. ("White Mountains") (Hanover, New Hampshire), a wholly 
     owned subsidiary of Fund American Enterprises Holdings, Inc. ("Fund 
     American"), Folksam Mutual General Insurance Co. ("Folksam") 
     (Stockholm, Sweden), Wiener Staedtische Allgemeine Versicherung 
     ("Wiener") (Vienna, Austria), P&V Assurances S.C. ("P&V") 
     (Brussels, Belgium) and Forsikringsaktieselskapet Samvirke 
     ("Samvirke") (Oslo, Norway).                                           

     The Company owns 100% of Folksamerica Reinsurance Company ("FRC") and 
     Fester, Fothergill and Hartung, Ltd. ("FF&H"). FRC underwrites property 
     and liability reinsurance in the U.S., Latin America and Canada and 
     direct insurance business through managing general agents in the United 
     States. All assumed reinsurance is obtained through reinsurance 
     brokers and intermediaries. The Company  principally derives its revenue 
     from underwriting property treaty business, casualty treaty business and 
     property facultative business for both commercial and personal lines. 
     FF&H is an underwriting manager for a property catastrophe  reinsurance 
     facility underwritten by FRC.
     
     On March 4, 1998, FRC sold 100% of the outstanding stock of Folksamerica 
     General Insurance Company ("FGIC") (formerly known as Great Lakes 
     American Reinsurance Company) for $4,060,000 over its book value on that 
     date. The gain is included in net realized capital gains on investments 
     in the June 30, 1998 statement of operations. The sale of FGIC will not 
     have a material impact on the Company's future results of operations.
     
     The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally 
     accepted accounting principles and include all adjustments (consisting 
     of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary by management to 
     fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash 
     flows of the Company. These interim financial statements may not be 
     indicative of financial results for the  full year and should be read in 
     conjunction with the Company's 1997 audited financial statements. 
     Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been 
     reclassified to conform with the current presentation.
     
2.   NEW PRONOUNCEMENTS:

     In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement 
     of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive 
     Income" (SFAS No. 130). This statement requires that all items that 
     are required to be recognized under accounting standards as components 
     of comprehensive income be explicitly reported in a financial 
     statement. SFAS No. 130 is effective for fiscal years beginning after 
     December 15, 1997 and reclassification of earlier periods is required. 
     There is no impact on the Company's net income or financial position as 
     a result of adoption of this statement in 1998.
  
     The components of the Company's comprehensive income are net income, 
     changes in foreign currency translation adjustments and changes in 
     unrealized appreciation of investments.
 
3.   SUBSEQUENT EVENT 

     Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated July 1, 1998, White 
     Mountains and Fund American Enterprises, Inc., a wholly owned 
     subsidiary of Fund American, acquired the remaining 50% of the Company 
     that they did not previously own for approximately $169.1 million. The 
     transaction was completed on August 18, 1998 at which time the Company 
     became a wholly owned subsidiary of Fund American.

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                        FOLKSAMERICA HOLDING COMPANY, INC.

                        CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               DECEMBER 31, 1997







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                        REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
                                  ____________

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of 
Folksamerica Holding Company, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of FOLKSAMERICA
HOLDING COMPANY, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. 
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Folksamerica
Holding Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the
consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.


                                       PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York 
February 27, 1998, except for
Note 16, as to which the date 
is August 18, 1998.

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                          FOLKSAMERICA HOLDING COMPANY, INC.

                             CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                              DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996

                                    (IN THOUSANDS)
                                       ________

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                     1997         1996
                                                                  ----------    --------
<S>                                                               <C>           <C>

ASSETS:
   Bonds, at amortized cost                                       $  115,722    $155,492
   Bonds, at market value                                            656,166     479,150
   Equity securities, at market value                                 80,747      22,044
   Short term investments                                              5,326       9,226
   Cash and cash equivalents                                          68,099      45,508
                                                                  ----------    --------
        Total cash and investments                                   926,060     711,420

   Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses                 126,909     138,850
   Reinsurance balances receivable                                    74,198      63,033
   Accrued interest and dividends receivable                          13,185      10,606
   Deferred acquisition costs                                         27,154      17,000
   Deferred income taxes                                              27,888      30,959
   Funds held by ceding companies                                     11,172      17,690
   Other assets                                                        7,014       5,274
                                                                  ----------    --------
        Total assets                                              $1,213,580    $994,832
                                                                  ----------    --------
                                                                  ----------    --------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

LIABILITIES:
   Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses                     $  739,072    $628,894
   Loan payable                                                       55,553      70,000
   Note payable to Folksam                                                         4,000
   Unearned premiums                                                  96,514      61,451
   Funds held under reinsurance treaties                              21,004      21,257
   Accounts payable and accrued expenses                               9,689       7,459
   Deferred credit                                                    36,758      34,212 
                                                                  ----------    --------
        Total liabilities                                            958,590     827,273
                                                                  ----------    --------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
   Common stock                                                          100          69
   Preferred stock Series B                                           79,372      79,372
   Paid-in capital                                                    80,194      38,531
   Unrealized appreciation on investments, net of taxes               20,877       5,360
   Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes              (1,507)     (1,014)
   Retained earnings                                                  75,954      45,241
                                                                  ----------    --------
        Total stockholders' equity                                   254,990     167,559
                                                                  ----------    --------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                        $1,213,580    $994,832
                                                                  ----------    --------
                                                                  ----------    --------

</TABLE>

                                           
                  See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated 
                                financial statements.
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                          FOLKSAMERICA HOLDING COMPANY, INC.

                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995

                                    (IN THOUSANDS)
                                        ________

<TABLE>

<CAPTION>
                                                                     1997       1996      1995
                                                                  --------   --------   --------
<S>                                                               <C>        <C>        <C>
REVENUES:
     Net premiums written                                         $232,386   $171,901   $159,747
     Decrease (increase) in unearned premiums                        5,443      9,538       (410)
                                                                  --------   --------   --------
          Net premiums earned                                      237,829    181,439    159,337

     Management fees                                                              166         52
     Investment income, net of related expenses of
          $1,565 in 1997, $1,186 in 1996 and $1,301 in 1995         46,673     32,430     23,293
     Net realized capital gains on investments                       7,373      3,432      1,136
                                                                  --------   --------   --------

          Total revenues                                           291,875    217,467    183,818
                                                                  --------   --------   --------


EXPENSES:
     Losses and loss adjustment expenses                           165,946    135,643    116,922
     Acquisition and other underwriting expenses                    81,082     57,922     51,435
     Amortization, net (primarily deferred credit)                  (6,845)    (2,964)       120
     Interest expense                                                5,028      4,924      5,243
                                                                  --------   --------   --------

          Total expenses                                           245,211    195,525    173,720
                                                                  --------   --------   --------


          Income before Federal and foreign income tax expense      46,664     21,942     10,098

Federal and foreign income tax expense                              10,792      4,837      2,269
                                                                  --------   --------   --------

          Net income                                              $ 35,872   $ 17,105   $  7,829
                                                                  --------   --------   --------
                                                                  --------   --------   --------
</TABLE>


                        See accompanying notes to consolidated
                                financial statements.
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                        FOLKSAMERICA HOLDING COMPANY, INC.
                 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
                         December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
                   (in thousands, except for share information)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 Common Stock    Preferred Stock
                                ---------------  ---------------  Additional                    Foreign                   Total
                                           Par              Par    Paid-in    Net unrealized    Currency    Retained  Stockholders'
                                Shares    Value   Shares   Value   Capital   Equities   Bonds  Translation  Earnings     Equity
                               ---------  -----  -------  ------  ---------- --------  ------- -----------  --------  ------------
<S>                            <C>        <C>    <C>      <C>     <C>        <C>       <C>     <C>           <C>       <C>        
Balance at December 31, 1994   4,500,000  $ 45   484,000  $24,200   $14,355  $   (24)  $  (902)  $(1,751)    $26,914     $62,837
                                                
Net income                                                                                                     7,829       7,829
                                                
Change in net unrealized                                                         866     4,600                             5,466
                                                
Change in foreign currency                      
  translation                                                                                        253                     253
                                                
Preferred dividends paid                                                                                        (908)       (908)
                                                
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Balance at December 31, 1995   4,500,000  $ 45   484,000  $24,200   $14,355  $   842   $ 3,698   $(1,498)    $33,835     $75,477
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Net income                                                                                                    17,105      17,105
                                                
Change in net unrealized                                                       2,522    (1,702)                              820
                                                
Change in foreign currency                      
  translation                                                                                        484                     484
                                                
Preferred dividends paid                                                                                      (5,699)     (5,699)

Conversion of "A" Preferred    2,420,000    24  (484,000) (24,200)   24,176

Issuance of "B" Preferred                      6,920,000   79,372                                                          79,372
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Balance at December 31, 1996   6,920,00     69 6,920,000   79,372    38,531    3,364     1,996     (1,014)     45,241     167,559
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Net income                                                                                                     35,872      35,872

Change in net unrealized                                                       7,498     8,019                             15,517

Change in foreign currency
  translation                                                                                        (493)                   (493)

Issuance of Common Stock       3,127,814    31                                41,663                                       41,694

Preferred dividends paid                                                                                       (5,159)     (5,159) 
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Balance at December 31, 1997  10,047,814  $100 6,920,000   $79,372  $80,194  $10,862   $10,015    $(1,507)    $75,954    $254,990 
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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</TABLE>



                        See accompanying notes to consolidated
                                financial statements.

                                         4

<PAGE>

                          FOLKSAMERICA HOLDING COMPANY, INC.

                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
                                    (IN THOUSANDS)
                                       ________

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     1997        1996       1995
                                                                  ---------   ---------   --------
<S>                                                               <C>        <C>        <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     Net income                                                   $  35,872   $  17,105   $  7,829
     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net 
     cash provided by operating activities:
          Reinsurance balances receivable and funds held             10,106      10,653     (4,909)
          Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses          12,267       1,528      5,176
          Accrued interest and dividends receivable                   1,578         235       (207)
          Deferred acquisition costs                                  1,848       1,872         60
          Deferred income taxes                                       2,436       2,152     (1,172)
          Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses                (20,846)    (13,073)    23,583
          Unearned premiums                                          (6,330)     (9,746)       263
          Depreciation and amortization, net                         (6,453)     (2,469)       187
          Amortization of bond (discount) premium, net                1,431         606      1,148
          Net realized capital gains on investments                  (7,373)     (3,432)    (1,136)
          Other, net                                                 (1,224)     (2,570)     2,265
                                                                  ---------   ---------   --------

                Net cash provided by operating activities            23,312       2,861     33,087
                                                                  ---------   ---------   --------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     Purchase of FGIC (net of cash acquired of $20)                (107,042)
     Sale of CGIC (net of cash sold of $128)                         12,685
     Purchase of CGIC (net of cash acquired of $62,504)                         (29,496)
     Sale of FNRC (net of cash sold of $3,622)                                    7,382
     Purchase of Surety Re                                                         (452)
     BONDS AVAILABLE FOR SALE:
          Purchases                                                 (78,976)   (244,278)   (97,128)
          Maturities/calls                                           68,506      38,264     22,795
          Sales                                                      77,751      74,162      1,000
     BONDS HELD TO MATURITY:
          Purchases                                                    (100)     (8,909)   (10,416)
          Maturities                                                 39,225      35,549     57,385
     Purchases of equities                                          (49,310)    (10,562)    (2,725)
     Sales of equities                                                4,651         556      5,530
     Net short term investment sales                                 14,005      60,032        172
     Purchase (sale) of furniture, equipment and 
        leasehold improvements, net                                    (204)        (62)      (121)
     Other                                                                          (37)
                                                                  ---------   ---------   --------
          Net cash used in investing activities                     (18,809)    (77,851)   (23,508)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock                                   79,372
     Proceeds from issuance of common stock                          41,694
     Preferred dividends paid                                        (5,159)     (5,699)      (908)
     Principal payments on loans                                    (18,447)     (1,500)    (1,500)
                                                                  ---------   ---------   --------
          Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities        18,088      72,173     (2,408)

          Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents           22,591      (2,817)     7,171

     Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year                    45,508      48,325     41,154
                                                                  ---------   ---------   --------
             Cash and cash equivalents, end of year               $  68,099   $  45,508   $ 48,325
                                                                  ---------   ---------   --------
                                                                  ---------   ---------   --------
</TABLE>

                        See accompanying notes to consolidated
                                 financial statements
                                          5

<PAGE>


                     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              _________________

1.   ORGANIZATION:

     Folksamerica Holding Company, Inc. ("Holding Company") is owned by the
     following companies ("Stockholders"): White Mountains Holdings, Inc.
     ("White Mountains") (Hanover, New Hampshire), a wholly owned subsidiary of
     Fund American Enterprises Holdings, Inc. ("Fund American"), Folksam Mutual
     General Insurance Co. ("Folksam") (Stockholm, Sweden),  Wiener Staedtische
     Allgemeine Versicherung ("Wiener") (Vienna, Austria), P&V Assurances S.C.
     ("P&V") (Brussels, Belgium) and Forsikringsaktieselskapet Samvirke
     ("Samvirke") (Oslo, Norway) (see Note 13).  Folksam, Wiener, P&V and
     Samvirke are collectively the "Founding Stockholders".  

     The Holding Company owns 100% of Folksamerica Reinsurance Company ("FRC")
     and Fester, Fothergill and Hartung, Ltd. ("FF&H").  FRC owns 100% of the
     outstanding stock of Folksamerica General Insurance Company ("FGIC")
     (formerly known as "Great Lakes American Reinsurance Company") and 100% of
     the outstanding stock of Surety Reinsurance Company ("Surety")
     (collectively, the "Company").   FRC and FGIC underwrite property and
     liability reinsurance in the U.S., Latin America and Canada.  They also
     write direct insurance business through managing general agents in the
     United States.  All assumed reinsurance is obtained through reinsurance
     brokers and intermediaries.  The Company principally derives its revenue
     from underwriting property treaty business, casualty treaty business and
     property facultative business for both commercial and personal lines. FF&H
     is an underwriting manager for a property catastrophe reinsurance facility
     underwritten by FRC.

     On May 14, 1997, FRC sold 100% of Christiania General Insurance
     Corporation of New York  ("CGIC") for $5,200,000 over its book value on
     that date. This gain is included in net realized capital gains on
     investments in the 1997 statement of operations.  The sale of CGIC will
     not have a material impact on the Holding Company's future results of
     operations.

     On July 9, 1996, FRC sold 100% of Folksamerica National Reinsurance
     Company ("FNRC") for $2,100,000 over its book value on that date.  This
     gain is included in net realized capital gains on investments in the 1996
     statement of operations.  The sale of FNRC will not have a material impact
     on the Holding Company's future results of operations.

2.   ACQUISITION OF GREAT LAKES AMERICAN REINSURANCE COMPANY:

     On July 22, 1997, FRC acquired 100% of Great Lakes American Reinsurance
     Company, subsequently renamed Folksamerica General Insurance Company
     ("FGIC") for $105,912,337 from Munich Re (Munich, Germany).  The
     transaction was approved by the Insurance Department of the State of New
     York ("Insurance Department").  For financial reporting purposes, the
     acquisition date was designated as July 1, 1997.  The acquisition was
     accounted for as a purchase in accordance with Accounting Principles Board
     Statement ("APB") No. 16 "Business Combinations".  The results of
     operations of FGIC have been included in the consolidated financial
     statements from July 1, 1997.
   
     The excess of the fair value of the purchased net assets of FGIC as of
     July 1, 1997 over the acquisition price, is included in the consolidated
     balance sheet as a deferred credit, and is being amortized over 6 years.
     Amortization of the deferred credit of $797,000 is included in the 1997
     statement of operations. The deferred credit as of July 1, 1997 was
     calculated as follows (in thousands):

          <TABLE>
          <S>                                       <C>
          Fair value of net assets acquired         $ 116,622
          Cash paid for capital stock                (105,912)
          Acquisition expenses                         (1,150)
                                                    ---------
                 Deferred credit                    $   9,560
                                                    ---------
                                                    ---------
          </TABLE>

     Included in the 1997 statement of operations are net premiums earned of
     approximately $59,165,000 and losses incurred of approximately $43,059,000
     related to FGIC.


                                       Continued
                                           6


<PAGE>


                     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              _________________


3.   ACQUISITION OF CHRISTIANIA GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK:

     On June 19, 1996, the Holding Company and FRC acquired 100% of CGIC for
     $88,000,000 from Oslo Reinsurance Company AS (Oslo, Norway).  The
     transaction was approved by the Insurance Department.  For financial
     reporting purposes, the acquisition date was designated as June 30, 1996.
     The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance with
     Accounting Principles Board Statement ("APB") No. 16 "Business
     Combinations".  The acquisition was primarily financed by the issuance of
     Series B Preferred Stock as further described in Note 13 to the
     Consolidated Financial Statements.  The results of operations of CGIC have
     been included in the consolidated financial statements from July 1, 1996.
   
     The excess of the fair value of the purchased net assets of CGIC as of
     June 30, 1996 over the acquisition price, is included in the consolidated
     balance sheet as a deferred credit, and is being amortized over 6 years. 
     Amortization of the deferred credit of $6,168,000 and $3,084,000 in 1997
     and 1996 statements of operations, respectively.  The deferred credit as
     of June 30, 1996 was calculated as follows (in thousands):

          <TABLE>
          <S>                                       <C>
          Fair value of net assets acquired         $129,490
          Cash paid for capital stock                (88,000)
          Acquisition expenses                        (4,000)
                                                    ---------
                 Deferred credit                    $ 37,490
                                                    ---------
                                                    ---------
          </TABLE>

     Included in the 1996 statement of operations are net premiums earned of
     approximately $38,169,000 and income before income taxes of approximately
     $6,711,000 related to CGIC.

     CGIC owned 52.5% of Surety on June 30, 1996.  As of December 31, 1996, FRC
     acquired the remaining 47.5% of Surety. The financial position and results
     of operations of Surety are immaterial.

4.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

     The Holding Company's consolidated financial statements have been prepared
     on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles which differ in
     certain respects from statutory accounting practices prescribed or
     permitted by the Insurance Department.  The following is a description of
     the significant accounting policies and practices employed by the Holding
     Company:
     
     BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION:
     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Holding
     Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany
     transactions have been eliminated.  Certain reclassifications have been
     made to conform the prior years presentation with 1997.
     
     ESTIMATES:
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
     accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
     assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
     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.  Actual results could differ from those
     estimates.

     INVESTMENTS:
     Bonds that the Company has both the ability and the intent to hold until
     maturity are stated at amortized cost.  Equity securities and bonds that
     may not be held until maturity (i.e. "available for sale") are stated at
     market values. Short-term investments are carried at amortized cost, which
     approximates market value and comprise securities which mature in less
     than one year, but greater than three months from the date of acquisition.
     The differences between the cost and market values of equity securities
     and available for sale bonds are reflected as unrealized
     appreciation/depreciation, net of deferred income taxes, as a separate
     component of stockholders' equity. Realized gains or losses from the sale
     of investments are determined on the basis of average cost.  Investment
     income is recognized when earned.  Market values for investment securities
     are based on quoted market prices.
     
                                         Continued
                                             7


<PAGE>


                     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              _________________


     CASH EQUIVALENTS:
     Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value, and
     consist of certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and United States
     Treasury bills acquired with original maturities of three months or less.
     
     GOODWILL:
     The Holding Company recognized goodwill related to the acquisition of
     FF&H. Goodwill, which is amortized on a straight line basis over 20 years,
     was recorded as the excess of the acquisition price over the sum of the
     fair values of the purchased net assets.  Goodwill of $1,227,000 and
     $1,347,000 as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, is included in
     other assets.

     PREMIUM REVENUE AND RELATED EXPENSES:
     Premiums written, which include the effect of premium adjustments for
     deposits and experience-rated contracts, are recognized as revenues
     ratably over the terms of the related reinsurance treaties or policies in
     force. Unearned premiums are established to cover the unexpired portion of
     premiums written and are computed by pro rata methods on the basis of
     statistical data or reports received from ceding companies.
                                           
     Deferred policy acquisition costs represent commissions and brokerage
     expenses, which are deferred and amortized over the applicable premium
     recognition period, generally one year.  These deferred costs have been
     limited to the amount expected to be recovered from future earned premiums
     and anticipated investment income.  Acquisition costs which have been
     amortized were approximately $66,784,000, $47,598,000 and $44,142,000 in
     1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.  Premiums written and acquisition costs
     and the change in unearned premiums are presented after deductions for
     reinsurance ceded to other insurance companies (see Note 8).

     UNPAID LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES:
     The estimated liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses is
     based on reports received from ceding companies.  A provision, which is
     based on historical experience and modified for current trends, is also
     included for losses and loss adjustment expenses which have been incurred
     but not reported (IBNR).  The methods of determining such estimates and
     establishing the resulting reserves are continually reviewed and modified
     to reflect current conditions.  Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
     also include a provision for certain types of latent injury or toxic tort
     exposures which cannot be estimated with traditional reserving techniques
     since such exposures are subject to evolving legal interpretation and
     environmental liability reform.  Accordingly, the reserves carried for
     these exposures represent management's informed estimate based on
     currently available information.  Such reserves are subject to a higher
     degree of potential variability than the reserves established for the
     majority of the book of business using traditional reserving techniques
     (see Note 6). Any adjustments relating to changes in reserve estimates are
     reflected in results of operations currently.
          
     REINSURANCE:
     In the normal course of business, the Company seeks to reduce the loss
     that may arise from catastrophes or other events that cause unfavorable
     underwriting results by reinsuring certain levels of risk in various areas
     of exposure with other insurance enterprises or reinsurers.  Amounts
     recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the
     claim liability associated with the reinsured policy.
     
     FEDERAL INCOME TAXES:
     The Holding Company and its consolidated subsidiaries file a consolidated
     federal income tax return.  Deferred income taxes have been provided for
     expenses and revenues recognized for financial statement purposes in
     periods different from those for income tax purposes, net of a valuation
     allowance against net deductible temporary differences, if applicable.
     The principal differences are deferred acquisition costs, unearned
     premiums and the discounting of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expense
     reserves for tax purposes.
     
     NEW PRONOUNCEMENTS:
     In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
     Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income"
     (SFAS No. 130).  This statement requires that all items that are required
     to be recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive
     income be explicitly reported in a financial statement.  SFAS No. 130 is
     effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997 and
     reclassification of earlier periods is required.  There will be no impact
     on the Company's net income or financial position upon adoption of this
     statement in 1998. Comprehensive income for 1997 is $50,896,000.


                                     Continued
                                         8


<PAGE>

                     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               _____________________
5.   INVESTMENTS:
     
     The amortized cost and estimated market value of investments in bonds 
     and equity securities at December 31, 1997 and 1996 are as follows 
     (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Amortized    Unrealized   Unrealized    Market
                                                                  Cost*         Gains       Losses      Value
                                                               ----------   ----------   ----------   ---------
     <S>                                                       <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
     1997
     HELD TO MATURITY
     U.S. Government........................................   $ 49,356    $   639      $   199      $ 49,796
     States, municipalities and political subdivisions......      3,717         69                      3,786
     Foreign Governments....................................      7,299         70           40         7,329
     Corporate..............................................     41,735        563          137        42,161 
     Mortgage-backed........................................      5,683         13           39         5,657
     Other..................................................      7,932         19           14         7,937
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
         Subtotal...........................................   $115,722    $ 1,373      $   429      $116,666
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
     AVAILABLE FOR SALE
     U.S. Government........................................   $187,027    $ 3,375      $   105      $190,297
     States, municipalities and political subdivisions......     99,951      3,247          124       103,074
     Foreign Governments....................................     28,140        253          457        27,936
     Corporate..............................................    218,896      7,452           52       226,296
     Mortgage-backed........................................     87,973      1,447          104        89,316
     Other..................................................     18,798        452            3        19,247
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
         Subtotal...........................................   $640,785    $16,226      $   845      $656,166
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------

         Total Bonds........................................   $756,507    $17,599      $ 1,274      $772,832
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
 
         Equity Securities..................................   $ 64,044    $17,922      $ 1,219      $ 80,747
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------


     1996
     HELD TO MATURITY
     U.S. Government.......................................    $ 58,746    $   564      $   684      $ 58,626
     States, municipalities and political subdivisions.....       4,194        104                      4,298
     Foreign Governments...................................       7,613        101           69         7,645
     Corporate.............................................      61,178        416          541        61,053
     Mortgage-backed.......................................       9,729         32           68         9,693
     Other.................................................      14,032         92           94        14,030
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
         Subtotal..........................................    $155,492    $ 1,309      $ 1,456      $155,345
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------

     AVAILABLE FOR SALE
     U.S. Government.......................................    $166,718    $   417      $ 1,400      $165,735
     States, municipalities and political subdivisions.....      49,888        464          365        49,987
     Foreign Governments...................................      30,313        382           11        30,684
     Corporate.............................................     182,144      3,720          733       185,131
     Mortgage-backed.......................................      25,305        231           41        25,495
     Other.................................................      21,696        434           12        22,118
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
         Subtotal..........................................    $476,064    $ 5,648      $ 2,562      $479,150
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------

         Total Bonds.......................................    $631,556    $ 6,957      $ 4,018      $634,495
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------

     Equity securities.....................................    $ 16,945    $ 5,224      $   125      $ 22,044
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
                                                               ----------  ----------   ----------   ---------
</TABLE>
*Equity securities are at cost.

                                         Continued
                                             9 
<PAGE>

                     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               _____________________

     FRC and FGIC have investments in bonds with an amortized cost and market 
     value of approximately $192,593,000 and $195,983,000, respectively as of 
     December 31, 1997, which are issued by several different banks and 
     financial service companies.  These securities are rated either "BBB" or 
     higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Standard and Poor's 
     Corporation.  Cash and cash equivalents includes approximately 
     $30,266,000 held with one institution.

     The amortized cost and estimated market value of investments in bonds as 
     of December 31, 1997, by contractual maturity, are shown below (in 
     thousands).  Expected maturities could differ from contractual 
     maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay certain 
     obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                     Estimated
                                                                       Amortized      Market
     HELD TO MATURITY                                                     Cost        Value  
                                                                       ---------     ---------
     <S>                                                               <C>           <C>
     Due in one year or less...............................            $ 35,968      $ 35,929
     Due after one year through five years.................              40,717        41,217
     Due after five years through ten years................              33,354        33,864  
                                                                       ---------     ---------
          Subtotal.........................................             110,039       111,010 
     Mortgage-backed securities............................               5,683         5,656
                                                                       ---------     ---------
          Subtotal.........................................             115,722       116,666
                                                                       ---------     ---------

     AVAILABLE FOR SALE            
     Due in one year or less...............................              54,753        54,942
     Due after one year through five years.................             201,922       206,698
     Due after five years through ten years................             260,949       269,142       
     Due after ten years...................................              35,188        36,068
                                                                       ---------     ---------
          Subtotal.........................................             552,812       566,850
     Mortgaged-backed securities...........................              87,973        89,316
                                                                       ---------     ---------
          Subtotal.........................................             640,785       656,166 
                                                                       ---------     ---------

     Total bonds...........................................            $756,507      $772,832
                                                                       ---------     ---------
                                                                       ---------     ---------
</TABLE>

     Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on sales of bonds were 
     $10,000 and $465,000 during 1997, $1,076,000 and $611,000 during 1996 
     and none in 1995.  Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on 
     sales of equities were $2,476,000 and $0 during 1997, $15,968 and $1,533 
     during 1996 and $1,263,503 and $127,898 during 1995.  Investments stated 
     at approximately $48,023,000 and $21,672,000 as of December 31, 1997 and 
     1996, respectively, were on deposit with state and foreign regulatory 
     authorities, to comply with insurance laws.

     The components of net investment income are presented in the table below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                            Years ended December 31,
                                                                        1997           1996         1995
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
     <S>                                                              <C>            <C>          <C>

     Bonds.....................................................       $ 44,197       $ 25,959     $ 20,420
     Equity securities.........................................            638            289          193
     Short term investments....................................          1,161          5,836        2,627
     Cash & cash equivalents...................................          2,242          1,532        1,354
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
     
     Total gross investment income.............................         48,238         33,616       24,594

     Investment expenses.......................................          1,565          1,186        1,301
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
     
     Total net investment income...............................       $ 46,673       $ 32,430     $ 23,293
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
</TABLE>

                                                    Continued
                                                        10
<PAGE>

                     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               _____________________

6.   UNPAID LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES:

     Activity in the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment 
     expenses is summarized as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        1997           1996         1995
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
     <S>                                                              <C>            <C>          <C>


     Balance at January 1......................................       $628,894       $358,491     $334,908
     less: reinsurance recoverable.............................        131,861         66,134       66,974
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
       Net balance at January 1................................        497,033        292,357      267,934

     FGIC reserves at July 1, 1997.............................        130,726  
     CGIC reserves at June 30, 1996............................                       210,919

     Incurred losses, related to:
       Current accident year...................................        155,382        128,013      108,418
       Prior accident years....................................         10,564          7,630        8,503
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
     Total incurred losses.....................................        165,946        135,643      116,921

     Paid losses, related to:
       Current accident year...................................         37,283         45,376       22,718
       Prior accident years....................................        140,151         96,510       69,780
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
     Total paid losses.........................................        177,434        141,886       92,498

     Balance at December 31....................................        739,072        628,894      358,491
     less: reinsurance recoverable.............................        122,801        131,861       66,134
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
       Net balance at December 31..............................       $616,271       $497,033     $292,357
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
                                                                      --------       ---------    ---------
</TABLE>

     Incurred losses during 1997, 1996 and 1995 related to prior accident 
     years, are primarily attributable to reserve additions relating to 
     asbestos, environmental liability and breast implant exposures.
 
     Asbestos and Environmental Reserves (in millions):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
               
                                                        Environmental                             Asbestos      
                                                   1997     1996      1995                1997     1996     1995      
                                                  ------   ------    ------              ------   ------   ------
     <S>                                          <C>      <C>       <C>                 <C>      <C>      <C>
     GROSS OF REINSURANCE:
     Beginning reserves...................        $11.6    $  7.9    $7.7               $19.1     $19.0   $15.7
     FGIC as of January 1, 1997...........           .5                                    .1
     CGIC as of January 1, 1996...........                    3.1                                   7.4
     Incurred loss & LAE..................          3.5       3.7     2.2                 4.1       4.0     5.5
     Payments.............................          2.2       3.1     2.0                 4.5      11.3     2.2
     Ending reserves......................        $13.4     $11.6    $7.9               $18.8     $19.1   $19.0
     
     NET OF REINSURANCE:
     Beginning reserves...................        $ 9.4     $ 7.7    $7.4               $14.1     $13.0   $12.1
     FGIC as of January 1, 1997...........           .5                                    .1
     CGIC as of January 1, 1996...........                    1.8                                   3.6
     Incurred loss & LAE..................          2.3       2.4     2.3                 3.3       1.8     3.1
     Payments.............................          1.8       2.5     2.0                 2.9       4.3     2.2
     Ending reserves......................        $10.4     $ 9.4    $7.7               $14.6     $14.1   $13.0
</TABLE>

     FGIC paid and incurred losses are included in the above table for the 
     full year of 1997.  CGIC paid and incurred losses are included in the 
     above table for the full year of 1996.  The Company also holds IBNR for 
     these exposures of $19.2 million net and $25.1 million gross at December 
     31, 1997.  The IBNR held at December 31, 1996 was $18.6 million net and 
     $24.5 million gross.

                                     Continued
                                        11
<PAGE>

                     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               _____________________

7.   TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES:

     The Company provides investment management services for certain insurance
     subsidiaries of Folksam.  Fees earned from these services for 1997, 1996
     and 1995 were $864,000, $476,000 and $275,000, respectively.

     FRC assumed premiums earned through an affiliated entity of approximately
     $1,827,000, $2,202,000 and $3,542,000 and losses and loss adjustment
     expenses of approximately $315,000, $649,000 and $1,623,000 for the years
     ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.  Funds held related
     to this business were approximately $4,000 as of December 31, 1997 and
     $5,035,000 as of December 31, 1996, respectively, and were reflected in
     funds held by ceding reinsurers.

8.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

     REINSURANCE:
     Contingent liabilities exist with respect to reinsurance ceded, which 
     would become an ultimate liability of FRC in the event that the assuming 
     companies were unable to meet their obligations under reinsurance 
     agreements in force.  The Company evaluates the financial condition of 
     its reinsurers and monitors concentrations of credit risk arising from 
     similar activities or economic characteristics of the reinsurers to 
     minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. 
     At December 31, 1997, reinsurance recoverables with a carrying value of 
     $41.7 million were associated with a single reinsurer.  The Company 
     holds collateral from this reinsurer in the form of a letter of credit 
     totaling $21.4 million and funds withheld totaling $20.3 million that 
     can be drawn on for amounts that remain unpaid.

     The amounts deducted from revenues and expenses for reinsurance ceded 
     were as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1997       1996       1995
                                             -------    --------    -------
     <S>                                     <C>        <C>         <C>
     Income and expenses:
       Premiums written...................   $18,663    $15,306     $12,549
       Premiums earned....................    19,316     15,514      12,696
       Acquisition costs..................     2,465      1,771        (43)
       Losses and loss adjustment 
          expenses incurred...............    14,063     16,272       6,899
</TABLE>

     LEASES:
     The Holding Company leases office space under noncancelable leases 
     expiring at various dates through July 2008.  Rental expense, for the 
     years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 was approximately 
     $1,725,000, $1,858,000 and $1,427,000, respectively.  The future annual 
     minimum rental payments required under noncancelable leases for office 
     space are as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

              YEAR                            AMOUNT
              ----                            ------
              <S>                             <C>
              1998                            $ 1,498
              1999                              1,632
              2000                              1,595
              2001                              1,538
              2002                              1,540
              Thereafter                        9,761
                                              -------
                                              $17,564
                                              -------
                                              -------
</TABLE>


9.   EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:

     HOLDING COMPANY
     The Holding Company is the sponsor of a defined-contribution employee 
     savings plan ("savings plan") which covers participating employees. The 
     plan allows participating employees to contribute up to 12% of their 
     annual salary to the plan.  The Holding Company matches and contributes 
     an amount equal to the first 6% of annual salary contributed by the 
     employee. Contributions are expensed when incurred.  The annual amount 
     contributed by the Holding Company to the plan was approximately 
     $375,000, $263,000 and $260,000 for the years 1997, 1996 and 1995, 
     respectively.

                                    Continued
                                       12
<PAGE>

                     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                ____________________
     
     Health care and life insurance benefits for active employees are 
     provided by the Holding Company through insurance companies whose annual 
     premiums charged to the Holding Company are based on historical 
     experience of the underlying policies.  These costs were not material in 
     1997, 1996 and 1995.
     
     The Holding Company maintains a qualified, noncontributory, 
     defined-benefit pension plan ("pension plan") covering all full-time 
     employees who have fulfilled minimum age and service requirements.  The 
     pension plan provides retirement benefits at age 65, with an early 
     retirement option.  The Holding Company makes annual contributions to 
     the pension plan equal to the minimum funding required in accordance 
     with ERISA.  The net periodic pension cost includes the following 
     components (in thousands):
     

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             1997        1996          1995
                                                                             ----        ----          ----
     <S>                                                                     <C>         <C>           <C>
     Service cost (benefits earned during the year).................         $471        $219          $192
     Interest cost on projected benefit obligation..................          475         234           246
     Actual return on assets........................................         (380)       (154)         (144)
     Net amortization and deferred asset gain.......................           22          (2)           24
                                                                             ----        ----          ----
            Net periodic pension cost...............................         $588        $297          $318 
                                                                             ----        ----          ----
                                                                             ----        ----          ----
</TABLE>


     The aggregate funded status and aggregate net pension liability are as
     follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     
                                                                              1997             1996
                                                                            ---------        -------
     <S>                                                                    <C>              <C>
     Actuarial present value of accumulated benefit obligation
         Vested.........................................................     $5,474           $2,676
         Nonvested......................................................        369              121
                                                                            ---------        -------
             Accumulated benefit obligation.............................     $5,843           $2,797
                                                                            ---------        -------
                                                                            ---------        -------
     
     Projected benefit obligation.......................................     $7,455           $3,440
     Plan assets at fair value..........................................      5,356            2,347
                                                                            ---------        -------
            Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets.......     (2,099)          (1,093)
     Unrecognized transition amount.....................................        (69)             (43)
     Unrecognized net loss..............................................      1,462              789
     Unrecognized prior service cost....................................        263             (380)
                                                                            ---------        -------
         Net pension liability..........................................     $ (443)          $ (727)
                                                                            ---------        -------
                                                                            ---------        -------
</TABLE>

     The development of the projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 
     1997 and 1996 was based upon 7.25% and a 7.75% discount rate, 
     respectively, and a 5.5% average rate of increase in employee 
     compensation.  The expected long-term rate of return on assets was 8% as 
     of December 31, 1997 and 1996. Plan assets are invested primarily in 
     bonds, stocks, private placement loans, urban mortgages, short-term 
     securities and cash equivalents.
     
     The Holding Company provides pension benefits for certain employees 
     above amounts allowed under the tax qualified plan, through an unfunded 
     non-qualified non-contributory plan.  No contributions to the plan were 
     made in 1997.  Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet was a pension 
     liability of $200,000 related to this plan as of December 31, 1997.  The 
     Company previously provided benefits through a funded non-qualified plan 
     which has been terminated.  The amount contributed by the Holding 
     Company was approximately $298,000 for the year ending December 31, 1997.

     During 1997 the Board of Directors adopted a Long Term Incentive Plan 
     ("Incentive Plan").  The Incentive Plan provides for the granting of 
     performance shares to executive officers and other key employees of the 
     Company.  Such grants are determined by the Human Resources Committee 
     (the "Committee") of the Company's Board of Directors based upon 
     recommendations by the Company's Chief Executive Officer.  Performance 
     shares are conditional grants of a specified number of theoretical 
     shares of Company stock.  The grants are payable in cash at the end of 
     three year performance periods, subject to the attainment of specified 
     return on equity targets established by the Committee.  Payments, based 
     on the fully diluted book value per share of the Company's common stock, 
     can range between 0% and 200% of performance shares granted based upon 
     the level of performance achieved during a three year performance 
     period.  Compensation expense related to this plan for 1997 was $950,000.

                                     Continued
                                         13

<PAGE>

                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                          ____________________

     CHRISTIANIA GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK

     CGIC is also a sponsor of a defined contribution employee savings plan 
     ("savings plan") which covers participating employees.  CGIC's plan 
     matches 100% of the employee's contribution up to a maximum matching 
     contribution of 6% of the employee's salary.  This plan was merged into 
     the Holding Company plan as of January 1, 1997.

     Through December 31, 1996, CGIC maintained a non-contributory defined 
     benefit pension plan covering substantially all employees.  This plan 
     was merged into the Holding Company plan as of January 1, 1997.  The 
     benefits were based on years of service and the employee's final 
     compensation.  The cost of this plan was not material in 1996.

10.  INCOME TAXES:

     Income taxes in the statements of operations give effect to permanent 
     differences between financial and taxable income.  The income tax 
     expense for 1997, 1996 and 1995 as reflected in the statements of 
     operations are summarized as follows (in thousands):

     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>
                                               1997       1996     1995
                                              -------    ------   -------
     <S>                                      <C>        <C>      <C>
     Current                                  $ 8,356    $2,685   $ 3,442
     Deferred                                   2,436     2,152    (1,173)
                                              -------    ------   -------
       Income tax expense                     $10,792    $4,837   $ 2,269
                                              -------    ------   -------
                                              -------    ------   -------
     </TABLE>

     Deferred income taxes reflect the tax impact of the temporary 
     differences between the value of assets and liabilities for financial 
     statement purposes and such values as measured by the tax laws and 
     regulations.  The principal items making up the net deferred income tax 
     asset are as follows:

     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>
                                           Years ended December 31,
                                               1997       1996
                                              -------    -------
     <S>                                      <C>        <C>
     Deferred tax assets:
       Reserve for losses and loss 
         adjustment expenses                  $37,140    $29,214
       Unearned premium reserve                 6,698      4,076
       Foreign currency translation               851        524
       Pension                                  1,339      1,129
       Other                                    4,338      7,159
                                              -------    -------
         Total deferred tax assets             50,366     42,102
                                              -------    -------

     Deferred tax liabilities:
       Deferred acquisition costs               9,504      5,780
       Net unrealized appreciation on 
         investments                           11,207      2,825
       Other                                    1,767      2,538
                                              -------    -------
         Total deferred tax liabilities        22,478     11,143
                                              -------    -------
         Net deferred tax assets              $27,888    $30,959
                                              -------    -------
                                              -------    -------
     </TABLE>


                                  Continued


                                      14
<PAGE>

                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                          ____________________

     The Holding Company's effective income tax rate for the years ended 
     December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 differs from the statutory rate on 
     ordinary income as follows (in thousands):

     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>
                                            1997                    1996                   1995
                                    --------------------    --------------------    -------------------
                                                 Percent                 Percent                Percent
                                                   of                      of                     of
                                                 Pretax                  Pretax                 Pretax
                                     Amount      Income      Amount      Income      Amount     Income
                                    --------     -------    --------     -------    --------    -------
     <S>                            <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>         <C>
     Income taxes computed on 
       pretax income                 $16,332      35.0       $ 7,475       34.0      $3,434      34.0
     Increase (decrease) in 
       taxes resulting from:
     Non-taxable purchase 
       accounting                     (3,028)     (6.5)       (2,553)     (11.6)        163       1.6
     Prior period deferred tax 
       benefits recognized 
       currently                                                                       (367)     (3.6)
     Accrual of ceded premium 
       written                                                                         (442)     (4.4)
     Effect of deferred tax rate 
       change                           (896)     (1.9)
     Tax-exempt bond interest         (1,138)     (2.4)         (556)      (2.5)       (203)     (2.0)
     Dividend-received deduction        (123)     (0.3)          (55)       (.3)        (39)      (.4)
     Other                              (355)     (0.8)          526        2.4        (277)     (2.7)
                                     -------      ----       -------      -----      ------      ----
     Income tax expense              $10,792      23.1       $ 4,837       22.0      $2,269      22.5
                                     -------      ----       -------      -----      ------      ----
                                     -------      ----       -------      -----      ------      ----
     </TABLE>

     Income taxes recoverable of approximately $1,159,000 and $477,000 as of 
     December 31, 1997 and 1996 are reflected in other assets.  Income tax 
     payments made by the Holding Company totaled approximately $7,025,000, 
     $1,300,000 and $2,855,000 for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 
     and 1995, respectively.

11.  DIVIDENDS:

     The Holding Company is subject to the Insurance Holding Company Act of 
     the State of New York.  The Holding Company's cash flow is dependent 
     upon the ability of its subsidiaries to transfer funds in the form of 
     loans, advances, or cash dividends.  The insurance holding company laws 
     require the filing of annual reports by FRC and FGIC and regulate 
     transactions between the Holding Company and its reinsurance 
     subsidiaries to ensure the maintenance of the reinsurance subsidiaries 
     surplus in relation to liabilities and financial needs.

     Under New York law, FRC and FGIC may pay dividends only from earned 
     surplus determined on a statutory basis.  Generally, the maximum amount 
     of cash dividends that a company may pay out of its statutory earned 
     surplus without prior regulatory approval in any twelve-month period is 
     the lesser of net investment income, as defined, or 10% of statutory 
     surplus to policyholders.  Accordingly, as of December 31, 1997, FRC had 
     the ability to pay dividends to the Holding Company of  approximately 
     $27,583,000, during 1998, without prior regulatory approval, however, in 
     connection with the acquisition of CGIC, the Company consented to the 
     Insurance Department's standard 2 year dividend moratorium period during 
     which FRC and CGIC may not pay dividends without prior Insurance 
     Department approval. The moratorium period ends June 19, 1998.  During 
     1997, 1996 and 1995 FRC paid dividends of $10,000,000, $9,500,000 and 
     $6,750,000, respectively, to the Holding Company.  FRC has received 
     approval from the Insurance Department for a $3,000,000 dividend to be 
     paid in the first quarter of 1998.  CGIC paid dividends of $2,000,000 to 
     the Company in 1996.

12.  STATUTORY FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

     FRC and FGIC file financial statements in accordance with accounting 
     practices prescribed or permitted by the Insurance Department of the 
     State of New York.  Statutory financial statements do not reflect 
     deferred acquisition costs, furniture and equipment, deferred income 
     taxes and certain other items recognized under generally accepted 
     accounting principles.  FRC's statutory net income for the years ended 
     December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 was approximately $34,516,000, 
     $19,372,000 and $11,251,000, respectively, and the


                                  Continued


                                      15
<PAGE>

                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                          ____________________

     statutory surplus as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 was approximately 
     $275,830,000 and $223,178,000, respectively.  FGIC's statutory net loss 
     was approximately $6,306,000 for the year ended  December 31, 1997.  
     FGIC's statutory surplus was approximately $7,316,000 as of December 31, 
     1997.

13.  CAPITAL STOCK:

     There are 20,760,000 authorized shares of common stock with a par value 
     of $.01 per share.  On November 20, 1997, 3,127,814 additional shares of 
     common stock were issued, at $13.33 per share, to the existing 
     shareholders, including the conversion of the Folksam Loan.  A portion 
     of the proceeds from these additional shares was used to repay principal 
     on the $70 million loan payable (see Note 14).  At December 31, 1997, 
     there are 10,047,814 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, 
     owned 15.5% by White Mountains, 35.7% by Folksam, 22.5% by Wiener, 18.7% 
     by P&V and 7.6% by Samvirke.

     On June 19, 1996, the holders of the 484,000 shares of Series A 
     Convertible Preferred Stock exercised their conversion option and 
     received 5 shares of common stock for each share of preferred stock.  
     Additionally, in accordance with the Shareholders' Agreement, executed 
     in connection with the issuance of the Series B Preferred Stock (see 
     below), cumulative preferred dividends of $3,176,000 were paid upon 
     conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock.  At December 31, 1996, there 
     were 6,920,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, owned 
     47.5% by Folksam, 23.2% by Wiener, 20.3% by P&V and 9% by Samvirke.

     There are 20,760,000 authorized shares of Series B Preferred Stock.  On 
     June 19, 1996, 6,920,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock were issued 
     to White Mountains for $11.47 per share.  The Series B Preferred Stock 
     is ten-year voting stock with an annual dividend of 6 1/2% and carries 
     warrants to purchase up to 6,920,000 shares of common stock for $11.47. 
     The Series B Preferred Stock is redeemable in 10 years, and at the 
     option of the Company, it may be redeemed in cash or common stock. The 
     exercise price of the warrants is subject to adjustment under certain 
     circumstances, to reflect changes in the December 31, 1995 combined loss 
     reserves of the Company and CGIC.  On exercise of the warrants, the 
     Series B Preferred Shares would be converted to Series C Preferred 
     Shares (non-voting) with the same characteristics as the Series B 
     Preferred Shares other than voting rights.  The proceeds of the issuance 
     of the Series B Preferred Stock were primarily used to finance the 
     acquisition of CGIC as further described in Note 3 to the Consolidated 
     Financial Statements.  Preferred dividends of $5,159,900 and $2,523,000 
     were paid to White Mountains during 1997 and 1996, respectively.

14.  LOANS PAYABLE:

     At December 31, 1996, the Holding Company had a $70,000,000 note payable 
     to a foreign bank which was guaranteed by the Founding Stockholders or 
     their affiliates, with an annual guarantee fee of .45%.  On November 21, 
     1997, the Holding Company made a principal payment of $14,447,000.  In 
     connection with the repayment, certain Founding Stockholders were 
     released from their proportionate share of the loan guarantee.  The 
     remaining loan balance is $55,553,000 and is guaranteed by Folksam 
     ($51,100,000) and Samvirke ($4,453,000).  On June 14, 1996, the Holding 
     Company refinanced the loan for a term of 10 years.  The remaining loan 
     carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus .55%.  The one-year LIBOR rate 
     was 5.969% as of December 31, 1997.  Interest paid by the Holding 
     Company was $4,473,000, $4,977,000 and $4,614,000 for the years ended 
     December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.  Principal payments 
     will be due as follows:

     <TABLE>
                       <S>           <C>
                       2001          $ 5,000,000
                       2002            5,000,000
                       2003            5,000,000
                       2004            5,000,000
                       2005           35,553,000
                                     -----------
                                     $55,553,000
                                     -----------
                                     -----------
     </TABLE>


     During 1997, the $4 million note payable to Folksam was converted to 
     common stock for $13.33 per share or 300,075 shares (see Note 13).

     The carrying value of loans payable approximates market value.


                                  Continued


                                      16
<PAGE>

                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                          ____________________

15.  MONY REINSURANCE CORPORATION:

     During 1991, the Holding Company acquired 100% of MONY Reinsurance 
     Corporation (renamed Folksamerica National Reinsurance Company ("FNRC") 
     after the acquisition) from The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New 
     York ("MONY").  The Holding Company issued a contingent promissory note, 
     guaranteed by Folksam, to MONY for $30,000,000 of the purchase price. 
     Payment of the contingent promissory note, including interest at 11% on 
     the unamortized balance, is contingent principally upon the adequacy of 
     FNRC's reserve for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses as of 
     December 31, 1990.  In the event unpaid losses and loss adjustment 
     expense reserves develop adversely, the contingent promissory note will 
     be reduced dollar for dollar for the first $20,000,000 of adverse 
     development and by 90% of the next $11,111,111 of adverse development.  
     As of December 31, 1992, the contingent promissory note was fully 
     amortized.

     The purchase agreement requires that independent actuarial valuations be 
     performed as of December 31, 1992, 1995, 1998 and 2000 to determine the 
     value of the contingent promissory note and the amount of related 
     payments. An independent actuarial review was completed in September of 
     1993 and resulted in no adjustment to the recorded value of the 
     contingent promissory note (i.e. "zero").  MONY and the Company mutually 
     agreed to forego the actuarial valuation as of December 31, 1995, based 
     on the results of the 1993 independent actuarial valuation.

16.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

     On March 4, 1998 FRC sold 100% of FGIC for $4,060,000 over its book 
     value on that date.  The sale of FGIC will not have a material impact on 
     the Holding Company's future results of operations.

     Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated July 1, 1998, White 
     Mountains and Fund American Enterprises, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary 
     of Fund American, acquired the remaining 50% of the Company that they 
     did not previously own for approximately $169.1 million.  The 
     transaction was completed on August 18, 1998 at which time the Company 
     became a wholly owned subsidiary of Fund American.


                                  Continued


                                      17


<PAGE>


                    FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS, INC.
                                          
                   UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following unaudited pro forma financial information of Fund American 
Enterprises Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Fund American") is being 
presented in connection with Fund American's purchase, on August 18, 1998, of 
all the outstanding common stock of Folksamerica Holding Company, Inc. and 
its subsidiaries ("Folksamerica") that it did not previously own (the 
"Transaction").

The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statements of 
Fund American for the periods ended June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 
present results for Fund American as if the Transaction and certain 
transactions and adjustments related to the Transaction (the "Related 
Events") had occurred as of January 1, 1998 and January 1, 1997, 
respectively.  The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined 
balance sheet of Fund American as of June 30, 1998 presents Fund American's 
financial position as if the Transaction and the Related Events had occurred 
as of June 30, 1998.  The unaudited pro forma financial information does not 
purport to represent what Fund American's financial position or results of 
operations actually would have been had the Transaction and the Related 
Events in fact occurred as of the dates indicated, or to project Fund 
American's financial position or results of operations for any future date or 
period.  The pro forma adjustments are based on available information and 
certain assumptions that Fund American currently believes are reasonable 
under the circumstances.  The unaudited pro forma financial information 
should be read in conjunction with: (i)  Fund American's Annual Report on 
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997; (ii) Fund American's 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six month periods ended June 
30, 1998; (iii) the separate historical financial statements of Folksamerica 
as of June 30, 1998 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 
1998; and (iv) the separate historical financial statements of Folksamerica 
as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and for each of the three years in the 
period ended December 31, 1997.

As a result of the Transaction, Fund American will restate its historic 
balance sheets to account for the portion of its investment in Folksamerica 
that was reported at fair value in accordance with Statement of Financial 
Accounting Standards No. 115 entitled "Accounting for Certain Investments in 
Debt and Equity Securities" to its original cost in accordance with the 
purchase accounting principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 18 
entitled "The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock".

The pro forma adjustments and pro forma combined amounts are provided for 
informational purposes only.  Fund American's financial statements will 
reflect the actual effects of the Transaction and the Related Events only 
from the date such events occur.  The pro forma adjustments are applied to 
the historical financial statements to, among other things, account for the 
acquisition as a purchase.  Under purchase accounting, the amount by which 
the fair value of the net identifiable assets of Folksamerica exceeds the 
total purchase price will be first used to reduce the carrying value of 
Folksamerica's non-current, non-monetary assets with any residual amount 
being allocated to deferred credit. Such allocations have not yet been 
formally completed and final allocations will differ.  Although the final 
allocations will differ, the unaudited pro forma financial information 
reflects management's best estimate based on currently available information.

The pro forma financial information included herein excludes the recognition 
of a realized investment gain in connection with the pro forma sale of $92.1 
million of the common stock of White River Corporation ("White River").  The 
sale of White River, which occurred on July 10, 1998, was a principal source 
of funds used in the Transaction and was executed at a price not materially 
different from Fund American's June 30, 1998 carrying value, thus, the 
recognition of pro forma realized gains associated with the sale of these 
securities would not have a material impact on Fund American's book value or 
comprehensive income as of and for the pro forma periods presented herein.

The pro forma adjustments contained herein assume that the tax rate 
is 35%, the maximum Federal statutory rate for corporations.

<PAGE>

                    FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS, INC.

              UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
                               AS OF JUNE 30, 1998
                            (in millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                            Pro Forma Adjustments
                                                                                           ----------------------
                                                 Fund          Fund                                       for the
                                               American      American    Folksamerica       for the       Related       Pro Forma
ASSETS                                        Historical     Restated     Historical       Transaction     Events        Combined
                                              ----------     --------    ------------      -----------    --------      ----------
<S>                                           <C>          <C>          <C>              <C>              <C>           <C>
  Equity securities at market                 $    153.0   $    153.0   $    108.4                                      $  261.4
  Fixed maturities at amort cost                    --           --           93.1        $    1.3 [A]    (94.4)[D]          --
  Fixed maturities at market                       173.9        173.9        669.7                         94.4 [D]        938.0
  Other investments                                109.3        109.3          --                         (65.3)[C]         44.0
  Short term investments                            30.5         30.5         67.5          (169.1)[A]    142.1 [C]         71.0
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS                             466.7        466.7        938.7          (167.8)        76.8          1,314.4

  Cash                                               4.3          4.3          1.7                                           6.0
  Capitalized mortgage servicing                   204.4        204.4          --                                          204.4
  Mortgage loans held for sale                     568.2        568.2          --                                          568.2
  Other mortgage orig and servicing assets         193.2        193.2          --                                          193.2
  Reinsurance balances receivable                   --           --           67.6                                          67.6
  Reinsurance recoverables                           8.1          8.1        128.5                                         136.6
  Insurance premiums receivable                     56.7         56.7          --                                           56.7
  Investments in unconsolidated affiliates         384.2        384.2          --                                          384.2
  Investment in Folksamerica                       139.2        105.8                        169.1 [A]                      --
                                                                                            (274.9)[B]

  Goodwill                                           2.8          2.8          1.0            (1.0)[A]                       2.8

  Other assets                                     184.5        184.5         82.3                        (26.8)[C]
                                                                                                          (19.4)[D]        220.6
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------
     TOTAL ASSETS                             $  2,212.3   $  2,178.9   $  1,219.8      $   (274.6)     $  30.6         $3,154.7
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------

LIABILITIES

  Short term debt                             $    601.7   $    601.7   $     -                                         $  601.7
  Long term debt                                   304.8        304.8         55.6                         50.0 [C]        410.4
  Unpaid losses and LAE                             77.6         77.6        729.4                                         807.0
  Unearned insurance premiums                       80.2         80.2         86.4                                         166.6
  Accounts payable and other liabilities           392.5        379.1         34.2             0.5 [A]                     394.4
                                                                                                          (19.4)[D]
  Deferred credit                                    --           --          32.9             6.4 [B]                      39.1
                                                                                              (0.2)[A]
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------
     TOTAL LIABILITIES                           1,456.8      1,443.4        938.5             6.7         30.6          2,419.2
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------
MINORITY INTEREST                                   44.0         44.0          --           --             --               44.0
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

  Common stock                                      30.9         30.9          0.1            (0.1)[B]                      30.9
  Preferred stock                                    --           --          79.4           (79.4)[B]                      --
  Paid in surplus                                  354.4        354.4         80.2           (80.2)[B]                     354.4
  Retained earnings                              1,004.0      1,007.6         89.7           (89.7)[B]                   1,007.6
  Common stock in treasury                        (871.0)      (871.0)         --                                         (871.0)
  Foreign currency translation                       --           --          (1.8)            1.8 [B]                      --
  Net unrealized investment gains and other, 
   after tax                                       193.2        169.6         33.7           (33.7)[B]                     169.6
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------
     TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                    711.5        691.5        281.3          (281.3)        --              691.5
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------
     TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST
      AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                $  2,212.3   $  2,178.9   $  1,219.8        $ (274.6)     $  30.6         $3,154.7
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------
                                              ----------   ----------   ----------      ----------      -------         --------
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                    FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS, INC.
                                          
                NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED
                                 BALANCE SHEET
                            (in millions of dollars)
                                          
                                          
                                          
A.  The following pro forma adjustments reflect the payment of $169.1 million
    for all of the outstanding common stock Folksamerica that Fund American 
    did not previously own and certain other adjustments associated with the 
    determination of the amounts to be recorded as a result of the Transaction:

<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                   <C>
    Folksamerica's shareholders' equity at 6/30/98                        $ 281.3
                                                                          
    Adjustment to mark fixed maturity investments to market                   1.3
                                                                          
    Income tax provision at 35%                                               (.5)
                                                                          
    Elimination of Folksamerica deferred credit existing upon acquisition    32.9
                                                                          
    Elimination of Folksamerica goodwill existing upon acquisition           (1.0)
                                                                           -------
                                                                          
    Adjusted shareholders' equity at 6/30/98                                314.0
                                                                           -------
                                                                          
    Purchase price paid with short-term investment proceeds                (169.1)
                                                                          
    Basis of previous investments in Folksamerica:                        

      Investment in preferred stock at cost                                 (79.9)

      Investment in common stock at equity value                            (25.9)
                                                                           -------

    Total deferred credit resulting from the Transaction                   $ 39.1
                                                                           -------
                                                                           -------
</TABLE>


B.  Adjustments to eliminate Folksamerica shareholders' equity and to reflect 
    the change in deferred credit resulting from the Transaction.


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C.  The following pro forma adjustments reflect certain transactions that 
    occurred subsequent to June 30, 1998 which served to fund the 
    Transaction:

<TABLE>
    <S>                                                              <C>
    Third party sales of 718,818 shares of the common stock of
      White River Corporation which were classified as other
      investments                                                    $ 65.3

    Third party sales of 295,432 shares of the common stock of
      White River Corporation which were classified as other
      assets                                                           26.8

    Issuance of $50 million of indebtedness pursuant to Fund
      American's existing credit facility                              50.0
                                                                     ------

    Funds raised pursuant to the Transaction                         $142.1

    Sales of short-term investments                                    27.0
                                                                     ------

    Total source of cash used to fund the Transaction                $169.1
                                                                     ------
                                                                     ------
</TABLE>


D.  Certain reclassifications to conform to the current presentation.


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                    FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS, INC.

             UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED INCOME STATEMENT
                     FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
                            (in millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                             Pro Forma Adjustments
                                                                                             ----------------------
                                                        Fund         Fund                                    for the
                                                      American     American   Folksamerica      for the      Related     Pro Forma
REVENUES                                             Historical    Restated    Historical     Transaction     Events      Combined
                                                     ----------   ---------   ------------    -----------    --------    ---------
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>          <C>            <C>            <C>         <C>
  Net written premiums                               $    81.0    $    81.0   $   114.1                                  $  195.1
  Change in unearned insurance premiums                   (2.3)        (2.3)        9.7                                       7.4
                                                     -----------   ---------   ---------     ---------       ------     ---------
     Earned insurance premiums                            78.7         78.7       123.8           --             --         202.5

  Earnings from unconsolidated ins affiliates             15.2         15.2        --             (4.4)[A]                   10.8
  Other ins operations revenues                            4.2          4.2                                                   4.2

  Gross mortgage servicing revenue                        41.1          41.1        --                                       41.1
  Amortization and impairment of servicing               (29.4)        (29.4)       --                                      (29.4)
  Gain on financial instruments                            5.5           5.5        --                                        5.5
                                                     -----------   ---------   ---------     ---------       ------     ---------
     Net mortgage servicing revenue                       17.2          17.2        --            --             --          17.2

  Net gain on sales of mortgages                          42.2          42.2        --                                       42.2
  Gain on sale of mortgage servicing                       9.0           9.0        --                                        9.0
  Other mortgage servicing revenues                       13.7          13.7        --                                       13.7

  Net investment income                                   47.1          47.1       25.4           (0.7)[B]                   71.8
                                                     -----------   ---------   ---------     ---------       ------     ---------
TOTAL REVENUES                                       $   227.3     $   227.3   $  149.2      $    (5.1)      $  --      $   371.4
                                                     -----------   ---------   ---------     ---------       ------     ---------
                                                     -----------   ---------   ---------     ---------       ------     ---------


EXPENSES

 Ins losses and loss adj expenses                    $    54.6     $    54.6   $   88.7                                 $   143.3
 Compensation and benefits                                63.0          63.0       --                          7.0 [E]       70.0
 Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses            --            --        44.7                        4.6 [E]       49.3
 Interest expense                                         41.2         41.2         1.9                        1.5 [F]       44.6
 General expenses                                         45.0         45.0       --                         (11.6)[E]       33.4
 Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities          --           --        (3.7)         (0.6)[C]                    (4.3)
                                                     -----------   ---------   ---------     ---------       ------     ---------

TOTAL EXPENSES                                           203.8        203.8       131.6          (0.6)          1.5         336.3
                                                      ----------  ----------  ----------     ----------      -------    ---------
PRETAX OPERATING EARNINGS                                 23.5         23.5        17.6          (4.5)         (1.5)         35.1
                                                      ----------  ----------  ----------     ----------      -------    ---------
Net realized investment gains                              4.2          4.2         5.1          --            --            9.3
                                                      ----------  ----------  ----------     ----------      -------    ---------
PRETAX EARNINGS                                           27.7         27.7        22.7          (4.5)         (1.5)        44.4

Income tax provision                                      12.2         12.2         5.7          (1.0)[D]      (0.5)[G]     16.4
                                                      ----------  ----------  ----------     ----------      -------    ---------
NET INCOME                                                15.5         15.5        17.0          (3.5)         (1.0)        28.0

Other comprehensive income, after tax                     44.4         36.9        12.5                                     49.4
                                                      ----------  ----------  ----------     ----------      -------    ---------
COMPREHENSIVE NET INCOME                              $   59.9    $    52.4   $    29.5     $    (3.5)       $ (1.0)    $    77.4
                                                      ----------  ----------  ----------     ----------      -------    ---------
                                                      ----------  ----------  ----------     ----------      -------    ---------
Basic earnings per share:
        Net income                                    $   2.63    $    2.63                                             $    4.75
        Comprehensive net income                         10.16         8.89                                                 13.13

Diluted earnings per share:
        Net income                                    $   2.33    $    2.33                                             $    4.24
        Comprehensive net income                          9.10         7.96                                                 11.76
</TABLE>



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                  FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS, INC.

          UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED INCOME STATEMENT
                FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
                          (in millions of dollars)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              Pro Forma Adjustments
                                                                              ---------------------

                                                   Fund          Fund                                     for the
                                                  American      American   Folksamerica     for the       Related       Pro Forma
REVENUES                                         Historical    Restated     Historical     Transaction     Events        Combined
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ---------
<S>                                              <C>           <C>        <C>            <C>              <C>           <C>

  Net written premiums                           $    150.8    $  150.8   $      232.4                                  $   383.2
  Change in unearned insurance premiums                (5.5)       (5.5)           5.4                                       (0.1)
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ---------
    Earned insurance premiums                         145.3       145.3          237.8        -               -             383.1
  Earnings from unconsolidated ins affiliates          21.3        21.3         -               (6.1)[A]                     15.2
  Other ins operations revenues                         7.8         7.8                                                       7.8
  Gross mortgage servicing revenue                     95.0        95.0         -                                            95.0
  Amortization and impairment of servicing            (64.2)      (64.2         -                                           (64.2)
  Gain on financial instruments                        11.3        11.3         -                                            11.3
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
    Net mortgage servicing revenue                     42.1        42.1         -             -              -               42.1
  Net gain on sales of mortgages                       21.5        21.5         -                                            21.5
  Loss on sale of mortgage servicing                   (8.0)       (8.0)        -                                            (8.0)
  Other mortgage servicing revenues                    19.1        19.1         -                                            19.1
  Net investment income                                65.1        65.1           46.7          (1.5)[B]                    110.3
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
TOTAL REVENUES                                   $    314.2    $  314.2   $      284.5   $      (7.6)     $  -          $   591.1
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------

EXPENSES
  Ins losses and loss adj expenses               $     97.1    $   97.1   $      165.9                                  $   263.0
  Compensation and benefits                           101.8       101.8           -                          11.4 [E]       113.2
  Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expense       -             -             81.1                        8.9 [E]        90.0
  Interest expense                                     49.7        49.7            5.0                        3.1 [F]        57.8
  General expenses                                     87.6        87.6         -                           (20.3)[E]        67.3
  Amortization of intangible assets 
    and liabilities                                   -            -              (6.8)         (1.2)[C]                     (8.0)
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
TOTAL EXPENSES                                        336.2       336.2          245.2          (1.2)         3.1           583.3
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
PRETAX OPERATING EARNINGS (LOSS)                      (22.0)      (22.0)          39.3          (6.4)         3.1             7.8
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
Net realized investment gains                          96.7        96.7            7.4        -               -             104.1
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
PRETAX EARNINGS                                        74.7        74.7           46.7          (6.4)        (3.1)          111.9
Income tax provision                                   29.4        29.4           10.8          (1.2)[D]     (1.1)[G]        37.9
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
AFTER TAX EARNINGS                                     45.3        45.3           35.9          (5.2)        (2.0)           74.0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, after tax        (6.0)       (6.0)        -                                            (6.0)
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
NET INCOME                                             39.3        39.3           35.9          (5.2)        (2.0)           68.0
Other comprehensive income, after tax                  56.3        40.5           15.0                                       55.5
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
COMPREHENSIVE NET INCOME                         $     95.6    $   79.8   $       50.9   $      (5.2)     $  (2.0)      $   123.5
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
                                                 ----------    --------   ------------   -----------      -------       ----------
Basic earnings per share:
  After tax earnings                             $     6.89    $   6.89                                                 $   11.26
  Net income                                           5.98        5.98                                                     10.35
  Comprehensive net income                            14.55       12.15                                                     18.80

Diluted earnings per share:
  After tax earnings                             $     6.22    $   6.22                                                 $   10.18
  Net income                                           5.40        5.40                                                      9.36
  Comprehensive net income                            13.17       10.98                                                     17.02
</TABLE>


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                    FUND AMERICAN ENTERPRISES HOLDINGS, INC.
                                          
                NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED
                               INCOME STATEMENTS
                            (in millions of dollars)



A.  Pro forma adjustment to eliminate Fund American's equity in earnings of
    Folksamerica and preferred stock dividends received during the periods.

B.  Pro forma adjustment to reflect a reduction in net investment income earned 
    on the portion of short-term investment balances deemed to have partially 
    financed the Transaction ($27.0 million).  The consolidated pro forma 
    income information assumes that the annualized yield on short-term 
    investments used to partially fund the Transaction was 5.50% and 5.60% for 
    the periods ended June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively.

C.  Pro forma adjustment to reflect the amortization of the net change in 
    goodwill and the related incremental deferred credit associated with the 
    Transaction ($6.2 million).  Fund American's amortization period is 
    expected to be five years.

D.  Adjustment to reflect the income tax effects of A and B above.

E.  Certain reclassifications to conform to the current presentation.

F.  Pro forma adjustment to reflect additional interest expense associated with
    the monies borrowed under Fund American's existing debt arrangements 
    ($50.0 million) to partially fund the Transaction.  The consolidated pro 
    forma income information assumes that the annualized applicable interest 
    rate on such indebtedness was 6.04% and 6.10% for the periods ended 
    June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively.

G.  Adjustment to reflect the income tax effect of F above.

H.  No adjustments have been made to the December 31, 1997 pro forma income 
    statement to reflect Folksamerica's acquisition of Great Lakes American 
    Reinsurance Company on July 22, 1997 because such adjustments are not 
    considered meaningful.



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