INTEGON CORP /DE/
10-Q/A, 1997-09-15
FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE
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                                  UNITED STATES

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              Washington, DC 20549


                                   FORM 10-Q/A
                               (AMENDMENT NO. 1)

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

                  For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997

                                       OR

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

       For the transition period from _______________ to _______________

                        Commission file number 001-10997
                        --------------------------------

                               INTEGON CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           Delaware                                      13-3559471
- -------------------------------                       ---------------
(State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                        Identification No.)

           500 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27152
          ------------------------------------------------------------
              (Address of principal executive offices)      (Zip Code)

                                 (910) 770-2000
          ------------------------------------------------------------
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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


Yes   X                    No
     ---

   
         As of July 31,  1997,  there  were  15,962,639  shares  outstanding  of
Integon Corporation's Common Stock.
    

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                      INTEGON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES


                               INDEX TO FORM 10-Q



PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                                                                        Page
                                                                      -------
Item 1.  Financial Statements.
     Balance Sheets - June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996..........       3
     Statements of Operations - Three Months Ended June 30,
         1997 and 1996 and six months ended June 30, 1997 and
         1996 .....................................................       4
     Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended June 30,
         1997 and 1996.............................................       5
     Notes to Financial Statements.................................       6


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
                Condition and Results of Operations................      10


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.       Submission of Matters To a Vote of
                Security Holders...................................      19

Item 6.       Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.....................      20


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements.


                      INTEGON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
                                   (Unaudited)
                  (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                            June 30,     December 31,
                                                                              1997           1996
                                                                          -----------    -----------
ASSETS
<S>                                                                      <C>            <C>
Investments:
Fixed maturities available for sale--at market
     (amortized cost $635,533 and $522,452) ..........................   $   633,239    $   521,311
Other long-term investments ..........................................         1,098          2,743
Short-term investments ...............................................         5,796           --
                                                                          -----------    -----------
                                                                             640,133        524,054
Cash and cash equivalents ............................................        45,766         43,838
Reinsurance receivable ...............................................       175,349        185,077
Premiums due and uncollected (less allowance for
     doubtful accounts of $5,282 and $5,282) .........................       238,395        248,537
Prepaid reinsurance premiums .........................................        49,833         48,909
Accounts receivable, primarily financing receivables
     (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,260
     and $1,112) .....................................................        40,181         32,957
Accrued investment income ............................................         9,345          8,933
Deferred policy acquisition costs ....................................        49,688         55,106
Property and equipment (less accumulated depreciation
     of $14,749 and $10,808) .........................................        77,596         68,271
Goodwill (less accumulated amortization of $15,412
     and $13,885) ....................................................       105,429        106,957
Deferred income taxes ................................................        26,823         22,044
Other assets .........................................................        25,899         12,116
                                                                          -----------    -----------
                                                                         $ 1,484,437    $ 1,356,799
                                                                          ===========    ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Unearned premiums ....................................................   $   358,883    $   364,081
Loss and loss adjustment expenses payable ............................       531,027        478,031
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ...............................       144,561        104,536
Short-term debt ......................................................        26,000         44,000
Notes payable ........................................................       150,714        150,760
                                                                          -----------    -----------
                                                                           1,211,185      1,141,408
                                                                          -----------    -----------

Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities
     of subsidiary trust holding solely Integon Corporation
     Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures
                                                                             100,000           --
                                                                          -----------    -----------

   
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$3.875 Convertible Preferred Stock--$.01 par value
     per share, 1,437,500 shares authorized, issued and
     outstanding .....................................................            14             14
Common Stock--$.01 par value per share, authorized--
     35,000,000 shares; issued--17,354,739 and
     17,303,321 shares ...............................................           173            173
Class A Non-Voting Common Stock--$.01 par value per
     share, authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and
     outstanding--none ...............................................          --             --
Additional paid-in capital ...........................................       148,803        147,891
Net unrealized depreciation of securities ............................        (1,345)          (700)
Retained earnings ....................................................        63,428        105,834
Treasury stock--at cost, 1,567,200 shares ............................       (37,821)       (37,821)
    

                                                                           ----------     ----------
                                                                             173,252        215,391
                                                                           ----------     ----------
                                                                          $1,484,437     $1,356,799
                                                                           ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Item 1.  Financial Statements.  (continued)




                      INTEGON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Unaudited)
                      (In thousands, except per share data)


<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                       Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                                                            June 30,                    June 30,
                                                     ----------------------     ----------------------
                                                        1997         1996          1997         1996
                                                     ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------
<S>                                                 <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
REVENUES
Net premiums written .............................   $ 185,909    $ 197,811     $ 388,463    $ 392,073
                                                     =========    =========     =========    =========

Premiums earned ..................................   $ 198,468    $ 180,240     $ 394,585    $ 345,055
Net investment income ............................      10,270        7,858        19,313       15,611
Net realized investment gains (losses) ...........      (1,592)        (857)       (2,073)       1,220
Other income .....................................       4,660        4,035         9,200        8,210
                                                     ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------
                                                       211,806      191,276       421,025      370,096
                                                     ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Loss and loss adjustment expenses ................     156,173      134,032       355,411      264,590
Policy acquisition and other underwriting
  expenses .......................................      48,658       37,094        99,801       72,065
Other expenses ...................................       5,170        3,322         9,917        7,371
Amortization of goodwill .........................         764          770         1,528        1,539
Interest expense .................................       3,687        3,724         7,454        7,355
                                                     ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------
                                                       214,452      178,942       474,111      352,920
                                                     ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE FEDERAL
INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) AND DISTRIBUTIONS ON
CAPITAL SECURITIES OF SUBSIDIARY TRUST ...........      (2,646)      12,334       (53,086)      17,176

Federal income tax (benefit) .....................        (993)       4,037       (19,035)       5,494
                                                     ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------
Income (loss) before distributions on capital
securities of subsidiary trust ...................      (1,653)       8,297       (34,051)      11,682
Distributions on capital securities of
subsidiary trust, net of federal income tax
benefit of $940, $--, $1,473 and $-- .............      (1,747)        --          (2,737)        --
                                                     ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------
     NET INCOME (LOSS) ...........................      (3,400)       8,297       (36,788)      11,682
Preferred stock dividends ........................       1,392        1,392         2,785        2,785
                                                     ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders   $  (4,792)   $   6,905     $ (39,573)   $   8,897
                                                     =========    =========     =========    =========

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Primary ..........................................   $    (.30)   $     .44     $   (2.51)   $     .56
                                                     =========    =========     =========    =========
Fully diluted ....................................   $    (.30)   $     .42     $   (2.51)   $     .56
                                                     =========    =========     =========    =========
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
  Primary ........................................      15,751       15,815        15,745       15,863
                                                     =========    =========     =========    =========
  Fully diluted ..................................      15,751       19,654        15,745       15,863
                                                     =========    =========     =========    =========

Dividends declared per share .....................   $     .09    $     .09     $     .18    $     .18
                                                     =========    =========     =========    =========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Item 1.  Financial Statements.  (continued)



                                          INTEGON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                                STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                                       (Unaudited)
                                                     (In thousands)

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                                               Six Months Ended
                                                                                                     June 30,
                                                                                          ------------------------------
                                                                                               1997               1996
                                                                                           ---------           ---------
<S>                                                                                       <C>                  <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities                                                      
Net income (loss)......................................................................    $ (36,788)           $ 11,682

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:
     Net realized investment (gains) losses............................................        2,073              (1,220)
     Depreciation and amortization.....................................................        5,702               4,604
     Net amortization of discounts and premiums........................................          292                 491
     Provision for deferred federal income taxes (benefit).............................       (4,437)                 23
     Net decrease in reinsurance assets................................................        8,804              19,668
     Net (increase) decrease in premiums due and uncollected...........................       10,142             (37,223)
     Net (increase) decrease in deferred policy acquisition
        costs..........................................................................        5,418              (8,696)
     Net increase in accounts and notes receivable,
        accrued investment income and other assets.....................................      (13,786)             (3,787)
     Increase (decrease) in unearned premiums..........................................       (5,198)             43,341
     Increase in loss and loss adjustment expenses payable.............................       52,996              12,317
     Net increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and
        other liabilities..............................................................       21,188              (3,575)
                                                                                           ---------           ---------
        Net cash flows provided by operating activities
        from continuing operations.....................................................       46,406              37,625
                                                                                           ---------           ---------

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investment securities sold.............................................................      527,222             284,536
Investment securities matured, called or redeemed......................................       10,824              17,161
Investment securities purchased........................................................     (658,148)           (322,064)
Other, net.............................................................................      (12,615)             (3,853)
                                                                                           ---------           ---------
     Net cash flows used in investing activities.......................................     (132,717)            (24,220)
                                                                                           ---------           ---------

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt.............................................      (18,000)              5,000
Proceeds from Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable
     capital securities of subsidiary trust............................................      100,000                  --
Proceeds from exercise of share options................................................          767                  --
Common stock dividends.................................................................       (2,833)             (2,831)
Preferred stock dividends..............................................................       (2,785)             (2,785)
Decrease in notes payable..............................................................          (46)                (64)
Increase in book cash overdrafts.......................................................       11,135               4,035
                                                                                           ---------           ---------
    Net cash flows provided by financing activities....................................       88,238               3,355
                                                                                           ---------           ---------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents..............................................        1,928              16,760
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period...................................       43,838              21,046
                                                                                           ---------           ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.............................................    $  45,766           $  37,806
                                                                                           =========           =========

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flows Information
Interest paid during the period........................................................    $   7,245          $   7,169
Federal income taxes paid during the period............................................           --              4,730

</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Item 1.  Financial Statements. (continued)


                      INTEGON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997

                                   (Unaudited)

Note 1 - Accounting Policies

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Integon
Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles for interim periods.

In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all
adjustments, including all normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair
presentation of the consolidated financial position at June 30, 1997 and
December 31, 1996 and the consolidated results of operations and cash flows for
the periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996.

The operating results for the six months ended June 30, 1997 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31,
1997.

Note 2 - Financing Activity

On February 10, 1997, Integon Capital I, a wholly-owned subsidiary trust of the
Company, issued $100.0 million of 10 3/4% capital securities due February 15,
2027 (the "Capital Securities"), the proceeds of which were invested in 10 3/4%
junior subordinated debentures of the Company due February 15, 2027.

The sole asset of Integon Capital I consists of $103.1 million of 10 3/4% junior
subordinated debentures of Integon Corporation due February 15, 2027. The
obligations of Integon Capital I under the Capital Securities are fully and
unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.

Holders of the Capital Securities are entitled to receive preferential
cumulative cash distributions accruing from the date of original issuance and
payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year,
commencing August 15, 1997, at the annual rate of 10 3/4% of the liquidation
amount of

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Item 1.  Financial Statements. (continued)

$1,000 per Capital Security. The distribution rate and the distribution payment
dates and other payment dates for the Capital Securities will correspond to the
payments and payment dates on the junior subordinated debentures of Integon
Corporation. Distributions on the Capital Securities are deferrable at the
Company's option for up to five years. The Company, subject to certain
exceptions, may not pay dividends on its capital stock during such deferral
periods.

For financial reporting purposes, Integon Capital I is treated as a subsidiary
of the Company and, accordingly, its accounts are included in the consolidated
financial statements of the Company. The Capital Securities are presented in the
consolidated balance sheet of the Company as a separate line item directly above
stockholders' equity under the caption "Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable
capital securities of subsidiary trust holding solely Integon Corporation junior
subordinated deferrable interest debentures." The Company records distributions
payable on the Capital Securities as "Distributions on capital securities of
subsidiary trust" in its consolidated statement of income.

The Company paid $10.75 million of the proceeds from the transaction into a
reserve account which will be used to pay the first two interest payments on the
Capital Securities. The remaining net proceeds to the Company were used to
contribute $50.0 million to the insurance subsidiaries in the form of
certificates of contribution bearing interest at 10 3/4% per annum, not
compounded; to reduce the Company's short-term debt by $32.0 million and for
general corporate purposes.

Underwriting fees and other costs of $4.0 million relating to the issuance of
the Capital Securities have been capitalized. Such costs are being amortized
using the interest-rate method.

Note 3 - Stock Option and Incentive Plans

The Company applies APB 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for stock
option and incentive plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been
recognized for stock options issued under either the 1992 Stock Option Plan or
the Amended and Restated Omnibus Long-Term Performance Incentive Compensation
Plan. Had compensation cost for stock-based compensation under these two plans
been determined consistent with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 123, the Company's net income and earnings per share on a pro forma
basis for the period ended June 30, would have been as follows:

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Item 1.  Financial Statements. (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
   
                                 Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                                       June 30,                    June 30,
                                --------------------        --------------------
                                 1997          1996          1997          1996
                                ------        ------        ------        ------
<S>                           <C>          <C>          <C>           <C>
Pro forma net income (loss).  $  (3,555)   $   8,214    $  (37,085)   $   11,516
Pro forma primary earnings
   per share ..............   $    (.31)   $     .43    $    (2.53)   $     .55
Pro forma fully diluted
   earnings per share......   $    (.31)   $     .42    $    (2.53)   $     .55
</TABLE>
    

Note 4 - Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 128
"Earnings per Share" which changes the method of calculating earnings per share.
SFAS No. 128 requires the presentation of "basic" earnings per share and
"diluted" earnings per share on the face of the income statement. Basic earnings
per share is computed by dividing the net income available to common
shareholders by the weighted average shares of outstanding common stock. The
calculation of diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share
except that the denominator includes dilutive common stock equivalents such as
stock options and warrants. The statement is effective for financial statements
for periods ending after December 31, 1997, and early adoption is not permitted.
The pro forma basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share calculated
in accordance with SFAS No. 128 for the period ended June 30, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                                      June 30,                     June 30,
                                 ---------------------      --------------------
                                  1997          1996         1997        1996
                                  ----          ----         ----        ----
<S>                           <C>           <C>             <C>         <C>
Pro forma basic earnings per
     share .................   $  (.30)      $   .44        $  (2.51)    $ .57
Pro forma diluted earnings
     per share .............   $  (.30)      $   .42        $  (2.51)    $ .56
</TABLE>



In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income",
which establishes standards for reporting and displaying comprehensive income
and its components (revenues, expenses, gains and losses) in financial
statements. In addition, SFAS No. 130 requires the Company to classify items of
other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial statement and display
the accumulated balance of other

                                     Page 8
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Item 1.  Financial Statements. (continued)

comprehensive income separately in the shareholders' equity section of the
statement of financial condition. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 130 on January
1, 1998 as required.
    
Also in June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information". SFAS No. 131 establishes reporting
standards for public companies concerning annual and interim financial
statements of their operating segments. Operating segments are components of a
company about which separate financial information is available that is
regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to
allocate resources and assess performance. The standard sets criteria for
reporting disclosures about a company's products and services, geographic areas
and major customers. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 131 on January 1, 1998 as
required and believes that the impact on its financial position and results of 
operations is not material.     

Note 5 - Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses Payable
    
Loss and loss adjustment expenses payable represent the estimated liability on
claims reported to the Company plus reserves for claims incurred but not yet
reported and the estimated settlement expenses related to these claims. The
liabilities for claims and related settlement expenses are determined using
"case basis" evaluations and statistical analysis and represent estimates of the
ultimate net cost of all losses incurred through the balance sheet date.
Although considerable variability is inherent in such estimates, management
believes that the liabilities for unpaid claims and related settlement expenses
are adequate; however, there can be no assurance that future adjustments to loss
and loss adjustment expenses payable will not be required. The estimates are
reviewed by management and, as adjustments to these liabilities become
necessary, such adjustments are reflected in current operations. There are no
methodologies that can be used to guarantee the ultimate accuracy of the
estimates developed. The Company had utilized the same reserve methodology for
five years and had consistently experienced favorable loss reserve development.
During the first quarter 1997 review of reserves, the loss experience data
revealed that the business was experiencing yet more adverse development than
indicated in the fourth quarter, and certain other unfavorable factors emerged,
including higher losses experienced during the fourth quarter than initially
estimated, increased physical damage frequency and severity trends, and a slower
than anticipated reduction in claims costs from loss control initiatives
implemented at the Company. Based on this information, the Company further
segmented the data it was using to estimate needed reserves and determined that
the additional reserve increase of $42.0 million was necessary.    

Note 6 - Sale of the Company

On June 23, 1997, the Company signed a definitive agreement with General Motors
Acceptance Corporation ("GMAC") providing for the Company's merger with a
subsidiary of GMAC. Subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, the
definitive agreement calls for each share of the Company's Common Stock to
receive $26.00 in cash, without interest. Each share of the Company's $3.875
Convertible Preferred Stock, which is converted into Common Stock prior to the
effective date of the merger, will thereafter represent the right to receive
$26.00 per share of

                                     Page 9


<PAGE>
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements.  (continued)

Common Stock issued upon conversion (or $68.24 per share of Convertible
Preferred Stock so converted) in cash, without interest. After the merger, each
share of Convertible Preferred Stock will be convertible into the right to
receive $68.24 per share, in cash, without interest, and any shares of
Convertible Preferred Stock not so converted will be redeemed at $52.33 per
share shortly following the effective time of the merger. The payment is to be
made upon closing of the transaction, subject to obtaining all necessary
regulatory and stockholder approvals.

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations.

General

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and related notes on pages 3 through 9 of this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The reader is presumed to have read or have
access to Integon Corporation's 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Results of Continuing Operations

Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 ("1997") Compared with Six Months Ended June 30,
1996 ("1996")
    
         Net premiums written decreased 0.9% from $392.1 million in 1996 to
$388.5 million in 1997. Nonstandard automobile insurance net premiums written
decreased from $355.7 million in 1996 to $339.8 million in 1997 or 4.5%. Price
increases taken during the fourth quarter of 1996 and the first two quarters of
1997, ranging from 3% to 20% in response to losses experienced, have had the
effect of slowing premium growth. Due to changes which occur in the mix of
business, it is not possible to precisely measure the amount of increased
premiums realized from rate increases. The determination of the premium amount
is calculated based on a number of variables, including rate changes, limits of
liability, deductible levels, geographic location, and model of vehicle.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company estimates that the average earned
private passenger premium rate level increased 2.4% in calendar year 1996 and 7%
in the first six months of 1997. Specialty auto products net premiums written
increased 54.0% from $23.5 million in 1996 to $36.2 million in 1997. Premiums
earned on all lines of business increased 14.4% from $345.1 million in 1996 to
$394.6 million in 1997 and reflects primarily the increase in net premiums
written during 1996 compared to 1995.    

         Loss and loss adjustment expenses increased 34.3% from $264.6 million
in 1996 to $355.4 million in 1997. The loss ratio, defined as loss and loss
adjustment expenses as a percentage of premiums earned, increased from 76.7% in
1996 to 90.1% in 1997 due primarily to an increase to loss reserves of $42.0
million during the first quarter of 1997 following a comprehensive review and

                                    Page 10
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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations. (Continued)

analysis by the Company's actuarial staff and independent consulting actuaries.
    
         During the first quarter 1997 review of reserves, the loss experience 
data revealed that the business was experiencing yet more adverse development 
than indicated in the fourth quarter, and certain other unfavorable factors 
emerged, including higher losses experienced during the fourth quarter than 
initially estimated, increased physical damage frequency and severity trends, 
and a slower than anticipated reduction in claims costs from loss control 
initiatives implemented at the Company.  Based on this information, the Company 
further segmented the data it was using to estimate needed reserves and 
determined that the additional reserve increase of $42 million was 
necessary.     
         
         The Company's estimate of loss reserves, including reserves for claims
incurred but not reported, are subject to variability and, accordingly may
develop differently than projected. The process of estimating loss and loss
adjustment expense reserves requires the reliance on past history to predict the
development of known claims and claims incurred but not reported. There are no
methodologies that can be used to guarantee the ultimate accuracy of the
estimate developed. These estimates are reviewed by management and, as
adjustments to these liabilities become necessary such adjustments are reflected
in current operations.    
    
         Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses increased $27.7
million from $72.1 million in 1996 to $99.8 million in 1997. The expense ratio,
defined as policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of
premiums earned, increased from 20.9% in 1996 to 25.3% in 1997. The increase in
the expense ratio was due primarily to a write-off of deferred policy
acquisition costs of $3.7 million due to the increase in the loss ratio for
accident year 1996 and due to an increase in personnel-related and information
systems costs.  Such costs were incurred primarily to enhance the Company's
operations, and included expenses for modifications necessary to accommodate the
Year 2000.     
    
         As a result of the increased loss ratio in the fourth quarter and the
first quarter of 1997 primarily relating to the earlier periods in the 1996
accident year, the Company reviewed the recoverability of its deferred policy
acquisition cost and determined that the sum of the expected loss and loss
adjustment expenses based on the loss and loss adjustment expense reserve
analysis at year end, the deferred policy acquisition cost, and expected policy
maintenance expenses for the net written premium for which the deferred policy
acquisition cost was recorded did not support the level of the acquisition cost
deferred. As a result, the Company wrote off $3.7 million of estimated
unrecoverable deferred policy acquisition cost.     
         
         
         
         Net investment income increased 23.7% from $15.6 million in 1996 to
$19.3 million in 1997 as a result of the $120.5 million increase in average
invested assets and a lower percentage invested in tax-exempt securities. The
pre-tax yield of the portfolio was 6.0% in 1997 and 1996. The percentage of cash
and invested assets invested in tax-exempt securities was 3.9% and 22.4% in 1997
and 1996, respectively. In addition to the variances discussed above, there were
pre-tax net realized investment losses of $2.1 million in 1997 compared to pre-
tax net realized investment gains of $1.2 million in 1996.

         Other income less other expenses decreased from income of $.8 million
in 1996 to an expense of $.7 million in 1997 due to one time expenses incurred
during the period leading to the merger. See Note 6.

         Interest expense increased 1.4% from $7.4 million in 1996 to $7.5
million in 1997 due to increased short-term borrowings.

         Federal income taxes decreased $24.5 million from $5.5 million tax
expense in 1996 to a $19.0 million tax benefit in 1997 due to a loss from
operations before federal income tax. The effective tax rate increased from
32.0% in 1996 to 35.9% in 1997 due primarily to the underwriting loss in 1997.

         Based on available information, the Company has concluded it is more
likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized.
         

                                    Page 11
<PAGE>
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations. (Continued)

         Distributions on capital securities of subsidiary trust resulted in an
after-tax charge of $2.7 million in 1997, representing the Company's minority
interest in the earnings of Integon Capital I, a single-purpose wholly-owned
subsidiary trust. The charge is due to the obligations incurred by Integon
Capital I on the Capital Securities issued February 10, 1997. See Note 2.

         Net income decreased $48.5 million from $11.7 million in 1996 to a loss
of $36.8 million in 1997.

Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 ("1997") Compared with Three Months Ended June
30, 1996 ("1996")

         Net premiums written decreased 6.0% from $197.8 in 1996 to $185.9
million in 1997. Nonstandard automobile insurance net premiums written decreased
from $178.9 million in 1996 to $159.6 million in 1997 or 10.8%. Price increases
taken during the fourth quarter of 1996 and the first two quarters of 1997 have
had the effect of slowing premium growth. Specialty auto products net premiums
written increased 59.9% from $12.5 million in 1996 to $20.0 million in 1997.
Premiums earned on all lines of business increased 10.1% from $180.2 million in
1996 to $198.5 million in 1997 and reflects primarily the increase in net
premiums written during 1996 compared to 1995.

         Loss and loss adjustment expenses increased 16.5% from $134.0 million
in 1996 to $156.2 million in 1997. The loss ratio, defined as loss and loss
adjustment expenses as a percentage of premiums earned, increased from 74.3% in
1996 to 78.7% in 1997. A comprehensive actuarial review conducted in the first
quarter of 1997 showed that loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to
accident year 1996 increased significantly compared to the amounts previously
reported in 1996.

         Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses increased $11.6
million from $37.1 million in 1996 to $48.7 million in 1997. The expense ratio,
defined as policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses as a percentage of
premiums earned, increased from 20.6% in 1996 to 24.5% in 1997. The increase in
the expense ratio was due primarily to an increase in personnel-related and
other information systems costs. Such costs were incurred primarily to enhance
the Company's operations, and also

                                    Page 12
<PAGE>
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations. (Continued)

included expenditures for modifications necessary to accommodate the Year 2000.

         Net investment income increased 30.7% from $7.9 million in 1996 to
$10.3 million in 1997 as a result of the $139.6 million increase in average
invested assets and a lower percentage invested in tax-exempt securities. The
pre-tax yield of the portfolio was 6.1% in 1997 compared to 5.9% in 1996. The
percentage of cash and invested assets invested in tax-exempt securities was
3.9% and 22.4% in 1997 and 1996, respectively. In addition to the variances
discussed above, there were pre-tax net realized investment losses of $1.6
million in 1997 and $.9 million in 1996.

         Other income less other expenses decreased from income of $.7 million
in 1996 to an expense of $.5 million in 1997 due to one time expenses incurred
during the period leading to the merger. See Note 6 .

         Interest expense remained at $3.7 million in 1996 and 1997.

         Federal income taxes decreased $5.0 million from $4.0 million tax
expense in 1996 to an $1.0 million tax benefit in 1997 due to a loss from
operations before federal income tax. The effective tax rate increased from
32.7% in 1996 to 37.5% in 1997 due primarily to the underwriting loss in 1997.

         Based on available information, the Company has concluded it is more
likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized.

         Distributions on capital securities of subsidiary trust resulted in an
after-tax charge of $1.7 million in 1997, representing the Company's minority
interest in the earnings of Integon Capital I, a single-purpose wholly-owned
subsidiary trust. The charge is due to the obligations incurred by Integon
Capital I on the Capital Securities issued February 10, 1997. See Note 2.

         Net income decreased $11.7 million from $8.3 million in 1996 to a loss
of $3.4 million in 1997.

                                    Page 13
<PAGE>
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations.  (continued)

Analysis of Financial Condition
         Information  regarding the Company's  investment  portfolio at June 30,
1997 is as follows:
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<CAPTION>

                                              June 30, 1997
Type/Ratings of Investments (1)            Carrying Amount (2)      Percentage
- -------------------------------            -------------------   ---------------
                                             (in thousands)
<S>                                          <C>                 <C>

                                                                           
Fixed maturities:
    Government and agencies ..............   $158,058                  23.0%
    Aaa ..................................    110,201                  16.1%
    Aa ...................................     81,808                  11.9%
    A (3) ................................    274,533                  40.0%
    Baa ..................................      6,165                    .9%
                                             --------                 ------
        Total investment grade ...........    630,765                  91.9%
    Below investment grade ...............      2,474                    .4%
                                             --------                 ------
        Subtotal .........................    633,239                  92.3%
Other long-term investments ..............      1,098                    .2%
Short-term investments ...................      5,796                    .8%
Cash and cash equivalents ................     45,766                   6.7%
                                             --------                 ------
        Total invested assets ............   $685,899                 100.0%
                                             ========                 ======
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(1)      The ratings set forth above are based on the ratings, if any, assigned
         by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"). If Moody's ratings were
         unavailable, the equivalent ratings supplied by Standard & Poor's
         Corporation ("S&P") or the National Association of Insurance
         Commissioners ("NAIC") were used where available. The percentage of
         rated securities that were not assigned a rating by Moody's at June 30,
         1997 was 6.7%.

(2)      Carrying amount is estimated market value for fixed maturities
         available for sale.

(3)      The "A" category includes $21.2 million of securities which were not
         rated by Moody's or S&P, but were rated "1" by the NAIC.

                                    Page 14
<PAGE>
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations. (continued)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

         Sources of Funds. The Company's major sources of operating funds have
been (i) dividends from its subsidiaries, (ii) reimbursements of costs and
expenses in connection with the management agreement among the Company and its
subsidiaries pursuant to which the Company provides certain services to such
subsidiaries, (iii) tax sharing payments from the operating subsidiaries of the
Company and (iv) borrowings under credit facilities. The Company files a
consolidated federal income tax return including its subsidiaries and receives
payments pursuant to a tax sharing agreement among the Company and its
subsidiaries. Taxes are computed for each subsidiary and paid to the Company as
if such subsidiary were filing a tax return on a stand-alone basis, thereby
providing additional funds to the Company, because the aggregate of such
payments generally exceeds taxes to be paid by the Company on a consolidated
basis. These sources are expected to be available for future needs except for
dividends from the Company's subsidiaries. Dividends will be retained by the
subsidiaries as needed. The Company's insurance subsidiaries are limited as to
the amount of ordinary dividends they may pay (see "Regulation" below). In
addition, in determining the ability of its subsidiaries to pay dividends, the
Company monitors its subsidiaries' operating leverage based on the level of net
premiums written to statutory surplus. Currently, the Company seeks to maintain
its subsidiaries' ratio of net premiums written to statutory surplus at a level
of approximately 3.0x in accordance with industry standards. The ratio was 2.9x
for the twelve months ended June 30, 1997. On February 13, 1997, Integon
Corporation contributed $50.0 million to the domestic insurance subsidiaries in
the form of certificates of contribution. Interest on the certificates accrues
at the rate of 10 3/4% per annum, not compounded, and is due and payable
semiannually to the extent funds exist pursuant to regulatory requirements.

As of June 30, 1997, Integon Corporation, the parent company, had approximately
$1.9 million of cash and cash equivalents that were available for general
corporate purposes, including debt service, dividend payments and working
capital. The Company believes that the sources of funds available to it,
including the $75.0 million

                                    Page 15
<PAGE>
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations. (continued)


committed credit facility described in "Financing Activities" below, are and
will be sufficient to satisfy its short-term needs.

The principal sources of funds for the Company's subsidiaries are net premiums
collected, proceeds from investment income and from investments that have been
sold, matured or repaid and premium financing revenues.

On a consolidated basis, net cash flows provided by operating activities for the
six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 were $46.4 million and $37.6 million,
respectively. Based on the Company's current financial plans, management
believes that its subsidiaries will continue to realize positive cash flows from
their operating activities and that the operating liquidity needs of such
subsidiaries can be funded from such cash flow. Statements concerning cash flows
look forward in time. The following important factors, among others, could cause
actual cash flows to differ materially from those set forth in the above forward
looking statement: claims frequency, claims severity, severe adverse weather
conditions, the cost of automobile repair, economic activity, competitive
pricing, and the regulatory environment in which the Company operates.

         Uses of Funds. The Company's principal uses of funds are the payment of
corporate operating expenses, taxes, debt service and dividends on Common and
Preferred Stock. During the first quarter of 1997, the Company contributed $50.0
million of capital in the form of certificates of contribution to the insurance
subsidiaries to maintain the ratio of net premiums written to statutory surplus
at a level of 3.0x.

The principal uses of funds of the Company's subsidiaries are the payment of
claims on insurance policies, the payment of operating expenses, the payment of
interest on the certificates of contribution, distributions on the Capital
Securities, purchase of investments, tax sharing payments and dividends to the
Company.

The Company and its subsidiaries have no material commitments for capital
expenditures.

                                    Page 16
<PAGE>
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations. (continued)


         Financing Activities: The Company has a committed credit facility of
$75.0 million. The interest rate charged on this credit facility is based on the
bids of the participating lenders and in the case of Eurodollar loans a margin
percentage ranging from .55% to .675% is added. The facility fee ranges from
 .20% to .35% of the total amount of the facility.

On February 10, 1997, Integon Capital I issued $100.0 million of 10 3/4% capital
securities due February 15, 2027, the proceeds of which were invested in 10 3/4%
junior subordinated debentures of the Company, due February 15, 2027. See Note 2
of Notes to Financial Statements.

         Investments. In accordance with the Company's investment policy, the
Company's investments at June 30, 1997 consisted primarily of investment-grade
securities (rated Baa or better by Moody's Investor Services, Inc. or the
equivalent). Consolidated cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 1997 amounted to
$45.8 million, or 6.7% of total cash and invested assets.

Management has determined that the entire fixed maturity portfolio should be
classified as "available for sale". Fixed maturity securities classified as
"available for sale" are carried at estimated market value. The market value and
amortized cost of all fixed maturity securities at June 30, 1997 were $633.2
million and $635.5 million, respectively.

Management believes that the securities in the Company's investment portfolio at
June 30, 1997 are readily marketable.

         Regulation. Insurance laws and regulations impose certain restrictions
on the amount of dividends that may be paid by insurance companies. The maximum
amount of ordinary dividends that a North Carolina domiciled property and
casualty insurance company may pay at any point in time without regulatory
approval is the lesser of (a) 10% of the policyholders' statutory surplus of
such property and casualty insurance company as of the preceding December 31 or
(b) the statutory net income of such property and casualty insurance company for
the preceding calendar year, less the amount of dividends paid during the

                                    Page 17
<PAGE>
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
             Condition and Results of Operations. (continued)


preceding twelve months. The Company's insurance subsidiaries have made no
payments of ordinary dividends during the twelve months ended June 30, 1997.
Dividends will be retained by the subsidiaries as needed.

If the insurance subsidiaries are not able to pay ordinary dividends and their
requests for the payment of extraordinary dividends are not granted, and if
amounts needed are in excess of the available funds under the credit facility,
additional borrowings, the issuance of additional securities or obtaining other
funds could be necessary to pay debt service, Common Stock and Preferred Stock
dividends and other expenses of the Company.

                                    Page 18
<PAGE>
 
                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.  Submission of Matters To a Vote of Security Holders.

The annual meeting of stockholders of the Company was held on May 15, 1997 for
the following purposes: (i) electing three directors to serve for a term of
three years each expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in
2000, and (ii) considering and acting upon a proposal to ratify the appointment
of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for the Company for the
calendar year 1997.

Derek V. Smith, Frederick B. Whittemore, and Ronald N. Zebeck were elected as
directors at the meeting. The votes cast for and withheld for each nominee for
director were as follows: Derek V. Smith 13,518,640 and 93,702; Frederick B.
Whittemore, 13,520,010 and 92,332; and Ronald N. Zebeck 13,518,700 and 93,642.
The number of votes cast for and against, and the number of abstentions for the
auditors were as follows: 13,539,210, 12,475, and 60,657.

                                    Page 19
<PAGE>
 
Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

a.       Exhibits

                                                Filed Herewith (*),
                                               Nonapplicable (NA), or
                                          Incorporated by Reference from
                                          ------------------------------
    
                                                               Integon
Exhibit                                                      Registration
Number                                   Exhibit             No. or Report
- -------                                  --------            -------------

11.1    Computation of Earnings
        per Share                          11.1               1997 Second
                                                              Quarter Form
                                                              10-Q              
b.      Reports on Form 8-K.

        The  following  reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended
        June 30, 1997.

        Filing Date        Item No.     Description
        -----------        --------     -----------

        April 28, 1997        5         Other Events.  Copy of press release
                                        announcing retention of Goldman, Sachs &
                                        Co. to review strategic alternatives and
                                        reported first quarter 1997 results.

        June 10, 1997         5         Other Events.  Copy of press release
                                        announcing the election of a new
                                        President and Chief Executive Officer.

        June 24, 1997         5         Other Events.  Copy of press release
                                        announcing the sale of the Company to
                                        General Motors Acceptance Corporation.

        June 24, 1997         5         Other Events. Copy of Plan of Merger and
                                        Amendment to Rights Agreement.


                                    Page 20
<PAGE>
 
                                    SIGNATURE



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.


                                    INTEGON CORPORATION


    
September 12, 1997                   /s/ Brian T. Sheekey
                                    --------------------
                                        Brian T. Sheekey
                                        (Duly Authorized Officer
                                        and Principal Accounting Officer)



                                    Page 21
<PAGE>
 
                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS


                                               Filed Herewith (*),
                                             Nonapplicable (NA), or
                                          Incorporated by Reference from
                                  ---------------------------------------------
                                               Integon
Exhibit                                        Registration          Sequential
Number                            Exhibit      No. or Report        Page Number
- -------                           -------      -------------        ------------


11.1     Computation of Earnings                        
         per Share                   11.1      1997 Second
                                               Quarter
                                               Form 10-Q

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<PAGE>
 
<ARTICLE>  7
<LEGEND>
This statement contains summary financial information
extracted from Integon Corporation's June 30, 1997
finacial statements and is qualified in its entirety
by references to such financial statements.   
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER>    1,000
<CURRENCY>      U.S. Dollars
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-Mos
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                          0
                                    14
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                                     394,585
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