OMNI INSURANCE GROUP INC
10-Q, 1996-11-14
FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                                    FORM 10-Q
                                        
                                        
                                        
{X}  Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934

For the period ended            September 30, 1996

                                       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:  000-22142



                           OMNI INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
                                        
              Georgia                                     58-1680624
(State or other jurisdiction of                           (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)                            Identification No.)

1000 Parkwood Circle, Atlanta, Georgia                          30339
(Address of principal executive offices)                      (Zip Code)


                                 (770) 952-4500
              (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 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
                   ------------                         ------------

                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
                                        
                                        
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class: Common Stock, par value $.01
Issued and outstanding as of:  September 30, 1996 - 5,700,150 shares


                           OMNI INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
                                    Form 10-Q
                               September 30, 1996
                                        
                                        
                                Table of Contents
                                        


                                                                        Page
PART I.     Financial Information                                       Number

            Item 1.     Consolidated Financial Statements

                        Consolidated Balance Sheets at
                        September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995          3

                        Consolidated Statements of Earnings - 
                        Three and nine months ended 
                        September 30, 1996 and 1995                       4

                        Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
                        Nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995     5

                        Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements        6

            Item 2.     Management's Discussion and Analysis of
                        Financial Condition and Results of Operations     7



PART II.    Other Information

            Item 1.     Legal Proceedings                                 11

            Item 2.     Changes in Securities                             11

            Item 3.     Defaults by the Company on its Senior Securities  11

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

            Item 5.     Other Information                                 11

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

                        Signatures                                        14


                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Consolidated Financial Statements

                           OMNI INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
                           Consolidated Balance Sheets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      September 30,  December 31,
                                                          1996           1995
                                                      ------------   ------------
                                                       (Unaudited)
<S>                                                   <C>            <C>
Assets

Investments:
  Fixed maturities, at fair value                     $ 72,241,257   $ 75,540,655
  Equity securities, at fair value                         190,225        201,763
  Invested cash                                         10,481,280      6,349,402
                                                       -----------    -----------
    Total investments                                   82,912,762     82,091,820

Accrued investment income                                1,347,935      1,392,261
Accounts receivable, principally premiums               42,771,308     32,207,999
Reinsurance recoverables                                 1,131,635      1,019,551
Prepaid reinsurance premiums                             4,393,041        985,013
Deferred policy acquisition costs                        8,623,573      7,672,865
Deferred income taxes                                    1,463,000        795,000
Property and equipment, net                              2,108,880      2,260,351
                                                       -----------    -----------
         Total assets                                 $144,752,134   $128,424,860
                                                       ===========    ===========

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Liabilities:
  Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses          $ 35,731,936   $ 35,822,327
  Unearned premiums                                     45,638,110     34,606,009
  Funds held for reinsurance                                -               4,832
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses                  4,792,224      2,821,321
  Drafts payable                                         5,465,013      4,674,154
  Federal income taxes payable                             633,878        797,878
  Reserve for premium tax assessment                     1,460,000      1,460,000
  Other liabilities                                        396,101        239,551
                                                       -----------    -----------
    Total liabilities                                   94,117,262     80,426,072
                                                       -----------    -----------
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, par value $.01, authorized 
    15,000,000 shares; issued 5,700,150 shares              57,002         57,002
  Additional paid-in capital                            28,937,173     28,937,173
  Net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation 
    of securities                                         (289,495)       674,182
  Retained earnings                                     21,930,192     18,330,431
                                                       -----------    -----------
    Total stockholders' equity                          50,634,872     47,998,788
Commitments and contingencies (note 2)
                                                       -----------    -----------
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity      $144,752,134   $128,424,860
                                                       ===========    ===========

</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.



                           OMNI INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
                       Consolidated Statements of Earnings
                                    Unaudited
<TABLE>                                
<CAPTION>
                                          Three months ended September 30,   Nine months ended September 30,
                                                1996            1995               1996           1995
                                            ------------    ------------      ------------    ------------
<S>                                         <C>             <C>               <C>             <C>
Operating Data:
  Gross premiums written                    $ 32,113,289    $ 24,024,074      $ 82,482,958    $ 71,987,155
                                             ===========     ===========       ===========     ===========
  Net premiums written                      $ 28,833,150    $ 23,288,495      $ 72,475,917    $ 70,221,100
                                             ===========     ===========       ===========     ===========

Revenues:
  Net premiums earned                       $ 23,058,409    $ 22,734,512      $ 64,851,843    $ 65,558,440
  Net investment income                        1,016,762       1,066,991         3,047,838       3,175,600
  Realized capital gains (losses)                 (1,622)          -                25,916          (2,913)
  Other income (loss)                             18,458          (2,447)           22,504           7,506
                                             -----------     -----------       -----------     -----------
    Total revenues                            24,092,007      23,799,056        67,948,101      68,738,633
                                             -----------     -----------       -----------     -----------
Losses and expenses:
  Losses and loss adjustment expenses, net    17,266,964      16,829,714        47,783,498      50,359,826
  Acquisition and operating expenses, net      5,137,689       5,508,876        15,249,843      15,403,393
  Reserve for premium tax assessment               -               -                 -           1,460,000
                                             -----------     -----------       -----------     -----------
    Total losses and expenses                 22,404,653      22,338,590        63,033,341      67,223,219
                                             -----------     -----------       -----------     -----------
      Earnings before income taxes             1,687,354       1,460,466         4,914,760       1,515,414
                                             -----------     -----------       -----------     -----------
Income taxes (benefit):
  Current                                        512,000         331,000         1,486,000          29,000
  Deferred                                       (59,000)         37,000          (171,000)        134,000
                                             -----------     -----------       -----------     -----------
    Total income taxes                           453,000         368,000         1,315,000         163,000
                                             -----------     -----------       -----------     -----------
        Net earnings                        $  1,234,354    $  1,092,466      $  3,599,760    $  1,352,414
                                             ===========     ===========       ===========     ===========


Net earnings per share                      $       0.22    $       0.19      $       0.63    $       0.24
                                             ===========     ===========       ===========     ===========
Weighted average shares outstanding            5,700,150       5,700,150         5,700,150       5,700,150
                                             ===========     ===========       ===========     ===========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


                           OMNI INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
                      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                    Unaudited
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Nine months ended September 30,
                                                                      1996           1995
                                                                   ----------      ----------
<S>                                                               <C>             <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings                                                      $ 3,599,760     $ 1,352,414
 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
   provided from operating activities:
     Amortization and depreciation                                    860,663         678,293
     Increase in accounts receivable, principally premiums        (10,563,309)     (5,152,301)
     (Increase) decrease in reinsurance recoverables                 (112,084)        707,537
     (Increase) decrease in prepaid reinsurance premiums           (3,408,028)      3,302,537
     Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs                   (950,708)     (1,499,204)
     Deferred income tax (benefit) expense                           (171,000)        134,000
     (Decrease) increase in unpaid losses and loss adjustment
       expenses                                                       (90,391)      1,380,663
     Increase in unearned premiums                                 11,032,101       1,360,123
     Decrease in funds held for reinsurance                            (4,832)     (1,742,690)
     Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses              1,202,918         166,711
     Increase in drafts payable                                       790,859         121,301
     Change in federal income taxes                                  (164,000)       (271,000)
     Increase in reserve for premium tax assessment                      -          1,460,000
     Other, net                                                       174,957        (199,433)
                                                                   ----------      ----------
       Net cash provided from operating activities                  2,196,906       1,798,951
                                                                   ----------      ----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
 Purchases of investments                                          (7,122,888)     (8,421,156)
 Maturities, calls, and paydowns of fixed maturities                5,370,912       1,346,344
 Sales of investments                                               3,157,068          88,500
 (Increase) decrease in invested cash                              (4,131,878)      5,334,293
 Purchases of property and equipment                                 (394,633)       (924,382)
 Sales of property and equipment                                      156,529         130,790
                                                                   ----------      ----------
       Net cash used in investing activities                       (2,964,890)     (2,445,611)
                                                                   ----------      ----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
 Cash overdraft                                                       767,984         646,660
                                                                   ----------      ----------
       Net cash provided by financing activities                      767,984         646,660
                                                                   ----------      ----------

       Net decrease in cash                                             -               -
Cash at beginning of period                                             -               -
                                                                   ----------      ----------
Cash at end of period                                             $     -         $     -
                                                                   ==========      ==========

Supplemental cash flow information - cash payments
  during year for:
       Income taxes                                               $ 1,650,000     $   300,000
                                                                   ==========      ==========

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and
  financing activities:
       Retirement of treasury stock                               $     -         $ 7,400,000
                                                                   ==========      ==========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


                           OMNI INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                               September 30, 1996



(1) Basis of Presentation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Omni
Insurance Group, Inc. ("Company"), a holding company, and its wholly owned
insurance subsidiary, Omni Insurance Company ("Omni Insurance").  Omni 
Insurance owns all the issued and outstanding common stock of Omni Indemnity 
Company and Omni General Agency, Inc.  All significant intercompany balances 
and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in 
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  However, all
of the footnotes required by GAAP have not been included and reference should 
be made to the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" included in the 
Company's 1995 Annual Report.  In the opinion of management, all necessary 
adjustments have been reflected for a fair presentation of the results of 
operations, financial position and cash flows in the accompanying unaudited 
consolidated financial statements.  The results for the periods are not 
necessarily indicative of the result for the entire year.

Certain items in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified
to conform to the current presentation.

(2) Contingencies

As previously disclosed, the Florida Department of Revenue ("Department") has
conducted an audit of the premium tax returns filed by Omni Insurance for the
years 1987 through 1991.  The Department made adjustments to these returns that
increase the premium tax liability, including penalties and interest.  No audit
has been conducted for years 1992 and 1993; however, similar issues may exist 
for these two years which could result in an additional assessment.  Due to the
redomestication of Omni Insurance, no similar exposure exists after 1993.

Omni Insurance administratively protested the assessment proposed by the
Department for the years 1987 through 1991.  In May 1995, Omni Insurance 
received notice from the Department that it had denied Omni Insurance's protest
and issued a notice of final assessment.  As a result, Omni Insurance filed 
suit against the Department to further contest the assessment.  Following the 
July 1995 filing of such suit, a Florida trial court rendered a decision in 
another case involving similar issues.  This decision was adverse to the 
taxpayer, after the taxpayer had initially been granted summary judgment in its
favor.  The taxpayer appealed that case and filed a brief on appeal of the 
verdict previously rendered.  During the quarter ended June 30, 1996, the 
Appeals Court rendered a decision that was adverse to the taxpayer, denied its
claim for rehearing and denied its request to be heard by the Florida Supreme 
Court.

Omni Insurance strongly disagreed with the decision of the trial court and 
filed an Amicus Brief supporting the unrelated taxpayer's position.  Based on
the trial court verdict, Omni management considered it prudent and necessary to
establish a reserve to cover any possible loss exposure related to this issue.
Accordingly, a reserve of $1,460,000 was established during 1995.  Omni 
Insurance's suit is still pending.

(3) Redomestication

During the quarter ended September 30, 1996, Omni Indemnity Company received
approval to redomesticate from Georgia to Illinois.  The effective date of 
redomestication was June 10, 1996.


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

Effective January 1, 1996, the Company entered into a catastrophe reinsurance
treaty with a reinsurer rated A+ by A.M. Best (hereinafter, the "new 
reinsurance treaty").  This treaty reinsures 80% of all comprehensive premiums
and provides protection in the event of a large weather-related loss.  The 
commencement of this treaty impacted a number of the accounts and ratios of the
Company during 1996 but resulted in a decrease in net income of only 
approximately $0.01 and $0.03 per share for the three and nine months ended 
September 30, 1996, respectively.


Financial Condition

September 30, 1996, Compared to December 31, 1995

Total investments increased to $82.9 million at September 30, 1996 from $82.1
million at December 31, 1995.  This increase was the result of positive 
operating cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 1996.  Partially 
offsetting this increase was an unrealized loss of approximately $1.5 million 
in the investment portfolio which resulted in an after tax decrease of 
$1.0 million to stockholders' equity.  The unrealized loss was a result of an 
increase in interest rates and the requirements of Statement of Financial 
Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and 
Equity Securities".

The increase in accounts receivable to $42.8 million and unearned premiums to
$45.6 million at September 30, 1996 is the result of the increase in gross
premiums written and changes in payment plans offered to and utilized by 
insureds compared to December 31, 1995.

Prepaid reinsurance premiums and deferred policy acquisition costs were 
impacted by the new reinsurance treaty.  Prepaid reinsurance premiums increased
to $4.4 million at September 30, 1996 from $1.0 million at December 31, 1995 
due primarily to the cession of the unearned premium reserve on the new 
reinsurance treaty.  The increase in deferred policy acquisition costs to 
$8.6 million at September 30, 1996 from $7.7 million at December 31, 1995 was 
primarily attributable to the increase in deferrable acquisition expenses 
resulting from the larger volume of gross premiums written  for the quarter 
ended September 30, 1996, compared to the quarter ended December 31, 1995.  
The increase in deferred policy acquisition costs was partially offset by the 
deferral of the unearned portion of commission on the new reinsurance treaty.

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses decreased to $35.7 million at
September 30, 1996 from $35.8 million at December 31, 1995.  The decrease is
attributable to a reduction in our loss ratio and our ability to speed the 
claims settlement process through the use of staff adjusters.


Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 1996, Compared to Three Months Ended 
September 30, 1995

Gross premiums written increased 33.7% to $32.1 million for the three months
ended September 30, 1996 from $24.0 million for the three months ended 
September 30, 1995.  As previously disclosed, the Company began writing 
business in Texas in the third quarter of 1995.  Since that time, the Company's
Texas premiums have grown steadily.  For the three months ended September 30,
1996, Texas accounted for approximately 16% of the Company's gross premiums 
written.  A sizable portion of the Texas business has been written through an 
agency which has multiple branch offices, but these branch offices are 
controlled by common ownership.

Net premiums written increased 23.8% to $28.8 million for the three months 
ended September 30, 1996 from $23.3  million for the three months ended 
September 30, 1995.  This increase was partially offset by the new reinsurance 
treaty whereby approximately $2.3 million in premiums were ceded to the 
reinsurer.

Net premiums earned increased 1.4% to $23.1 million during the three months 
ended September 30, 1996 from $22.7 million during the three months ended 
September 30, 1995.  Without the new reinsurance treaty, net premiums earned 
would have been $24.7 million.

Net investment income decreased slightly to $1.0 million for the three months
ended September 30, 1996 from $1.1 million for the three months ended September
30, 1995.   This was the result of a decrease in average investable assets and 
a decrease in the average investment yield as higher yielding securities have
matured and been replaced by lower yielding securities.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses were $17.3 million for the three months 
ended September 30, 1996 with a net loss ratio of 74.9%, compared to $16.8 
million for the three months ended September 30, 1995 with a net loss ratio of
74.0%.  Without the new reinsurance treaty, the net loss ratio would have 
decreased to 73.4% for the three months ended September 30, 1996.  This is due 
to the premiums ceded having a lower loss and loss adjustment expense ratio 
than the Company has in the aggregate.  The Company continues to closely 
monitor the adequacy of its rates and loss reserves and takes action when 
necessary.

Acquisition and operating expenses decreased to $5.1 million for the three 
months ended September 30, 1996 from $5.5 million for the three months ended 
September 30, 1995, and the net expense ratio decreased to 22.3% from 24.2% 
for these same periods.  This decrease was primarily due to the new reinsurance
treaty.  Without the new reinsurance treaty, the Company's net expense ratio 
would have been 23.6%.

The effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 1996 was
26.8% compared to 25.2% for the three months ended September 30, 1995.  The
increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in tax exempt interest as a
percentage of total earnings before tax.

As a result of the foregoing factors, net earnings increased to $1.2 million 
for the three months ended September 30, 1996 from $1.1 million for the three 
months ended September 30, 1995, and earnings per share increased to $0.22 per 
share from $0.19 per share for the same periods, respectively.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996, Compared to Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 1995

Gross premiums written increased 14.6% to $82.5 million for the nine months 
ended September 30, 1996 from $72.0 million for the nine months ended 
September 30, 1995.  As previously disclosed, the Company began writing 
business in Texas in the third quarter of 1995.  Since that time, the Company's
Texas premiums have grown steadily, and for the nine months ended September 
30, 1996, Texas accounted for approximately 19% of the Company's gross premiums
written.  A sizable portion of the Texas business has been written through an 
agency which has multiple branch offices, but these branch offices are 
controlled by common ownership.

Net premiums written increased 3.2% to $72.5 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 from $70.2  million for the nine months ended September 30,
1995.  This increase was partially offset by the new reinsurance treaty whereby
$7.6 million in premiums were ceded to the reinsurer.

Net premiums earned decreased 1.1% to $64.9 million during the nine months 
ended September 30, 1996 from $65.6 million during the nine months ended 
September 30, 1995.  Without the new reinsurance treaty, net premiums earned 
would have been $69.3 million.

Net investment income decreased slightly to $3.0 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996 from $3.2  million for the nine months ended September
30, 1995.  This was the result of a decrease in average investable assets and a
decrease in the average investment yield as higher yielding securities have
matured and been replaced by lower yielding securities.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses were $47.8 million for the nine months 
ended September 30, 1996 with a net loss ratio of 73.7%, compared to $50.4 
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 with a net loss ratio of 
76.8%.  Without the new reinsurance treaty, the net loss ratio would have 
decreased to 72.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 1996.  This is due 
to  the premiums ceded having a lower loss and loss adjustment expense ratio 
than the Company has in the aggregate.  These decreases are primarily 
attributable to improvement in the Florida personal injury protection business 
due to previous rate increases and agency management steps taken. Also aiding 
in the reduction of the net loss ratio was our ability to use Omni staff 
appraisers to adjust more of our auto damage claims.  For the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, the Company experienced adverse development of 
approximately $2.0 million on its prior to 1996 accident year loss reserves.  
The majority of this development was on accident years prior to 1995.  The 
Company continues to closely monitor the adequacy of its rates and loss 
reserves and takes action when necessary.

Acquisition and operating expenses decreased slightly to $15.2 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 1996 from $15.4 million for the nine months 
ended September 30, 1995, while the net expense ratio remained constant at 
23.5% for these same periods.  These results were affected by the new 
reinsurance treaty.  Without the new reinsurance treaty, the Company's net 
expense ratio would have been 24.6%.  The Company's operating expenses have 
increased due primarily to increased staffing levels and certain other 
volume-related expenses.

During the nine month period ending September 30, 1995, the Company established
a reserve for the premium tax assessment by the Florida Department of Revenue 
in the amount of $1.5 million. The net impact on earnings was $999,000 or $0.18
per share.  See Note (2) in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements."

The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 was
26.8% compared to 21.0%, before the reserve for the premium tax assessment, for
the nine months ended September 30, 1995.  The increase is primarily 
attributable to a decrease in tax exempt interest as a percentage of total 
earnings before tax.

As a result of the foregoing factors, net earnings increased to $3.6 million 
for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 from $1.4 million for the nine 
months ended September 30, 1995, and earnings per share increased to $0.63 per
share from $0.24 per share for the same periods, respectively.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company's major sources of operating funds are dividends from Omni 
Insurance and payments received pursuant to a tax-sharing agreement between the
Company and its subsidiaries.  Therefore, the Company's liquidity will be 
dependent upon the earnings of Omni Insurance and the subsidiaries' ability to 
pay dividends and make tax-sharing payments to the Company.

The principal sources of funds for the insurance subsidiaries result from the
collection of net premiums written, investment income and proceeds from
investments that have been sold, matured or repaid.

The Company's principal uses of funds are the payment of general corporate
expenses.  The principal uses of funds for the insurance subsidiaries are the
payment of claims, acquisition and operating expenses and the purchase of
investments.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.2 million for the nine months
ending September 30, 1996 compared with net cash provided of $1.8 million for 
the nine months ending September 30, 1995.  Cash flow for the prior year period
was impacted by the receipt of $3.6 million from the cancellation of a 
reinsurance treaty.  Absent the $3.6 million receipt in 1995, the Company's 
cash from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 improved by 
approximately $4.0 million.  This improvement is due to the Company's lower net
loss ratio compared to the prior year and the increase in gross premiums 
written.

Net funds used in investing activities was $3.0 million for the nine months
ending September 30, 1996 compared with $2.4 million for the nine months ending
September 30, 1995.  Company estimates of policy liabilities generally develop
and are resolved over a period of less than three years; therefore, the Company
has a relatively predictable schedule of cash needs.  The Company also manages
its investment activities to maintain adequate liquidity for operating purposes
and to protect its policyholders and stockholders (that is, by attempting to
match its liquidity with cash requirements).  The Company's portfolio is 
heavily weighted toward intermediate fixed maturity securities, substantially 
all of which are investment grade.  The Company has no real estate investments
or mortgage loans.  Historically, the Company has not experienced any 
"mismatches" related to liquidity management and none are anticipated.  There 
are no foreseeable requirements to liquidate any investments prior to their 
scheduled maturities.

Illinois (Omni Insurance's state of domicile) insurance laws and regulations
impose certain restrictions on the amount of dividends that a company domiciled
in the state may pay without prior regulatory approval.  As a result, the 
maximum amount of dividends that Omni Insurance may pay without prior 
regulatory approval is the greater of (i) ten percent of the statutory 
policyholders' surplus as of the preceding December 31, or (ii) the statutory 
net income for the preceding calendar year, including a portion of its capital
gains for such year, provided that dividends may only be paid to the extent of
earned surplus.  Omni Insurance has the ability to pay approximately $3.5 
million of dividends to the Company during 1996.


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.



                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

None

Item 2.  Changes in Securities

None

Item 3.  Defaults by the Company on its Senior Securities

None

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

None

Item 5.  Other Information

None

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            Filed Herewith (*),
                                                           Nonapplicable (NA), or
                                                       Incorporated by Reference from

                                                                       OMGR
Exhibit                                                          Registration No.    Exhibit
Number                                                              or Report        Number
- ------                                                           ----------------    -------
<S>     <S>                                                       <S>                 <S>
2.0     Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement,      
        liquidation or succession                                     NA

3.1     Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended        33-64346           3.1

3.2     Bylaws of the Company, as amended                           33-64346           3.2

4.1     Specimen certificate of the Registrant's Common Stock       33-64346           4.1

10.1    Charter of Omni Insurance Company                           33-64346          10.1

10.2    By-Laws of Omni Insurance Company                           33-64346          10.2

10.3    Amended and Restated Loan Agreement between Omni 
        Insurance Group, Inc. and Dresdner Bank A.G., Grand 
        Cayman Branch, dated September 8, 1988                      33-64346          10.3

10.4    Promissory Note in the original principal amount of 
        $5,500,000 payable by the Company, Dudley L. 
        Moore, Jr. and Hannover Holdings, Inc. to Dresdner 
        Bank A.G., Grand Cayman Branch dated September 8, 1988      33-64346          10.4

10.5    Lease Agreement between Omni Insurance Group, Inc. and
        Boston Parkwood Company dated August 21, 1991, as 
        amended by letter agreement dated January 30, 1992          33-64346          10.5

10.5A   First Amendment to Lease between Omni Insurance Group, 
        Inc. and Boston Parkwood Company dated August 21, 1991,
        and amended by letter agreement dated January 30, 1992    1994 Form 10-K      10.5A

10.5B   Second Amendment to Lease between Omni Insurance Group,
        Inc. and Boston Parkwood Company dated August 21, 1991,
        and amended by letter agreement dated January 30, 1992    1994 Form 10-K      10.5B

10.5C   Sublease between Omni Insurance Company and Suburban
        Lodges of America, Inc.                                           *

10.6    Employment Agreement between Omni Insurance Group, Inc.
        and J. Paul Kennedy dated April 28, 1986 as amended         33-64346          10.6

10.7    Stock Purchase Agreement among the Company, Dudley L. 
        Moore, Jr. and Hannover Holdings, Inc. dated May 19, 1993   33-64346          10.7

10.8    Promissory Note of the Company payable to First Union 
        National Bank of North Carolina in the principal amount
        of $10,500,000 dated June 8, 1993                           33-64346          10.8

10.9    Loan Agreement between Omni Insurance Group, Inc. and 
        First Union National Bank of North Carolina dated 
        June 8, 1993                                                33-64346          10.9

10.10   Pledge Agreement between Dudley L. Moore, Jr. and First 
        Union National Bank of North Carolina dated June 8, 1993    33-64346          10.10

10.11   Pledge Agreement between J. Paul Kennedy and First Union
        National Bank of North Carolina dated June 8, 1993          33-64346          10.11

10.12   Share Transfer Agreement effective March 31, 1993 among
        Dudley L. Moore, Jr., J. Paul Kennedy and the Company       33-64346          10.12

10.13   Omni Insurance Group 401(k) Retirement Plan                 33-64346          10.13

10.14   1993 Incentive Stock Option Plan of the Company             33-64346          10.14

10.15   1993 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan of the Company          33-64346          10.15

10.16   1993 Nonemployee Director Nonqualified Stock Option 
        Plan of the Company                                         33-64346          10.16

10.17   Executive Split-Dollar Insurance Plan of the Company        33-64346          10.17

10.18   Agreement of Reinsurance between General Reinsurance 
        Corporation and Omni Insurance Company                      33-64346          10.18

10.19   Private Passenger Automobile Quota Share Reinsurance 
        Agreement between Omni Insurance Company and 
        Transatlantic Reinsurance Company                           33-64346          10.19

10.20   Cover Note No. CT 1297-95 regarding reinsurance 
        agreements between Omni Insurance Company and Reliance 
        Insurance Company                                         1994 Form 10-K      10.20

10.20A  Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement between Omni Insurance
        Company and Reliance Insurance Company                    1995 Form 10-K      10.20A

10.21   Not used

10.22   Agency Agreement between Omni General Agency, Inc. and    September 30,1995
        Gainsco County Mutual Insurance Company                       Form 10-Q       10.22

10.22A  Amendment 1 to the Agency Agreement between Omni General    June 30, 1996
        Agency, Inc. and Gainsco County Mutual Insurance Company      Form 10-Q       10.22A

10.23   Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement between Gainsco County  September 30,1995
        Mutual Insurance Company and Omni Insurance Company           Form 10-Q       10.23

10.23A  Amendment 2 to the Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement 
        between Gainsco County Mutual Insurance Company and         June 30, 1996
        Omni Insurance Company                                        Form 10-Q       10.23A

10.24   Management and Service Agreement between Omni General     September 30,1995
        Agency, Inc. and Omni Insurance Company                       Form 10-Q       10.24

10.25   Trust Agreement between Gainsco County Mutual Insurance 
        Company, Omni Insurance Company and The Northern Trust    September 30,1995
        Company                                                       Form 10-Q       10.25

10.26   Split-Dollar Insurance Agreement between Omni Insurance 
        Company and D. Jack Sawyer, Jr. as Trustee under            March 31,1996
        The DLMB Family Trust                                         Form 10-Q       10.26

10.27   Cover Note CT1350-96 regarding reinsurance agreement 
        between Omni Insurance Company and Transatlantic            March 31, 1996
        Reinsurance Company                                           Form 10-Q       10.27

10.27A  Automobile Physical Damage Quota Share Reinsurance 
        Agreement between Omni Insurance Company, Omni Indemnity    June 30, 1996
        Company and Transatlantic Reinsurance Company                 Form 10-Q       10.27A

10.28   Executive Incentive Common Stock Plan of Omni Insurance     June 30, 1996
        Group, Inc.                                                   Form 10-Q       10.28

11.0    Statement regarding computation of per share earnings            NA

15.0    Letter regarding unaudited interim financial information         NA

18.0    Letter regarding change in accounting principles                 NA

19.0    Report furnished to security holders                             NA

22.0    Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of 
        security holders                                                 NA

23.0    Consents of accountants, experts and counsel                     NA

24.0    Power of attorney                                                NA

27.1    Financial data schedule (electronic filers only)                 *

99.0    Additional exhibits                                              NA

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(b) Reports on Form 8-K.

     None


                                   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.



                                             OMNI INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
                                                              Registrant




Date:  November 13, 1996                     /s/ J. Paul Kennedy
       -------------------                   ----------------------------------
                                             J. Paul Kennedy, President & Chief
                                             Operating Officer



Date:  November 13, 1996                     /s/ Susan H. Scalf
       -------------------                   ----------------------------------
                                             Susan H. Scalf, Senior Vice
                                             President & Treasurer




                                 SUBLEASE



1.   PARTIES
     This Sublease, dated August 9, 1996, is made between Omni Insurance 
     Company ("Sublessor")  and Suburban Lodges of America, Inc. 
     ("Sublessee").

2.   MASTER LEASE
     Sublessor is the lessee under a written lease dated August 21, 1991, 
     leased to Sublessor the real property located in the County of Cobb, 
     State of Georgia described as approximately 22,975 rentable square feet at
     1000 Parkwood Circle, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 ("Master Premises"). Said 
     lease has been amended by the following amendments: First Amendment, dated
     July 1, 1994 and Second Amendment dated November 4, 1994. Master Lease and
     the First and Second Amendments are attached hereto at Exhibit "A:".

3.   PREMISES
     Sublessor hereby subleases to Sublessee on the terms and conditions set 
     forth in this Sublease the following portion of the Master Premises 
     ("Premises"): 7749 Rentable Square Feet on the 8th floor of 1000 Parkwood 
     Circle, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, as outlined in "red" and attached hereto 
     as Exhibit "B".

4.   WARRANTY BY SUBLESSOR 
     Sublessor warrants and represents to Sublessee that the Master Lease has 
     not been amended or modified except as expressly set forth herein, that 
     Sublessor is not now, and as of the commencement of the Term hereof will 
     not be, in default or breach of any of the provisions of the Master Lease,
     and that Sublessor has no knowledge of any claim by Lessor that Sublessor
     is in default or breach of any of the provisions of the Master Lease.

5.   TERM 
     The term of this Sublease shall commence on October 1, 1996 or forty-five
     (45) days following delivery to Sublessee of a fully executed Sublease
     including Lessor's Consent ("Commencement Date"), and end on August 31,
     2000 ("Termination Date"). Sublessor and Sublessee shall execute a
     memorandum setting forth the actual date of commencement of the Term.  
     Possession of the Premises ("Possession") shall be delivered to Sublessee
     upon receipt of Lessor's written consent.  Notwithstanding the foregoing,
     if Sublessor has not delivered Possession to Sublessee by September 7, 
     1996, then at any time thereafter and before delivery of Possession, 
     Sublessee may, but does not have the obligation to, give written notice to
     Sublessor of Sublessee's intention to cancel this Sublease.  Said notice 
     shall set forth an effective date for such cancellation which shall be at
     least five (5) days after delivery of said notice to Sublessor.  If 
     Sublessor delivers Possession to Sublessee on or before such effective 
     date, this Sublease shall remain in full force and effect.  If Sublessor
     fails to deliver Possession to Sublessee on or before such effective date,
     this Sublease shall be cancelled, in which case all minimum rent 
     previously paid by Sublessee to Sublessor on account of this Sublease 
     shall be returned to Sublessee, this Sublease shall thereafter be of no
     further force or effect, and Sublessor shall have no further liability to
     Sublessee on account of such delay or cancellation. If Sublessor permits 
     Sublessee to take Possession prior to the commencement of the Term, such
     early Possession shall not advance Termination Date and shall be subject 
     to the provisions of this Sublease, except that the obligation to pay rent
     shall begin on the Commencement Date.

6.   RENT
     6.1  Minimum Rent

          Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor as minimum rent, without deduction,
          set off, notice, or demand, at Omni Insurance Company, Suite 1000,
          1000 Parkwood Circle, Atlanta, GA 30339 or at such other place as 
          Sublessor shall designate from time to time by notice to Sublessee.
          Such rent shall be due and payable in advance on the first day of 
          each month of the Term. 
          
          The following monthly minimum rent schedule shall apply:
          10/1/96 - 8/31/97            $8,852.75
          9/1/97 - 3/31/98             $11,300.63
          4/1/98 - 8/31/98             $11,623.50
          9/1/98 - 8/31/99             $11,946.38
          9/1/99 - 8/3/00              $12,269.25

          Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor upon execution of this Sublease the
          sum of eight thousand eight hundred fifty-two and 75/100 dollars 
          ($8,852.75) as rent for the first month.  If the Term begins or ends
          on a day other than the first or last day of a month, the rent for 
          the partial month shall be prorated on a per diem basis. 

     6.2  Operating Costs   In accordance with the Master Lease, Sublessee 
          shall reimburse Sublessor for all increases in the expenses of 
          operating the building and/or project above the actual pro-rata costs
          for operating the building for calendar year 1996. Such additional
          rent shall be payable as and when Operating Costs are payable by 
          Sublessor to Lessor. If the Master Lease provides for the payment by 
          Sublessor for Operating Costs on the basis of an estimate thereof, 
          then as and when adjustments between estimated and actual Operating 
          Costs are made under the Master Lease, the obligations of Sublessor
          and Sublessee hereunder shall be adjusted in a like manner; and if 
          any such adjustment shall occur after the expiration or earlier 
          termination of the Term, then the obligations of Sublessor and 
          Sublessee under this Subsection 6.2 shall survive such expiration or 
          termination.  Sublessor shall, upon request by Sublessee, furnish 
          Sublessee with copies of all statements submitted by Lessor of actual
          or estimated Operating Costs during the Term.

7.   ITEM NOT USED

8.   USE OF PREMISES
     The Premises shall be used and occupied only for general administrative
     and office purposes and for no other use or purpose.

9.   ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
     Sublessee shall not assign this Sublease or further sublet all or any part
     of the Premises without the prior written consent of Sublessor, such 
     consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed (and the consent
     of Lessor, if such is required under the terms of the Master Lease).
     Notwithstanding the aforementioned, Sublessee may sublease all or a 
     portion of the premises without Sublessor's prior written consent to any
     of Sublessee's affiliates, subsidiaries or companies in which Sublessee 
     has a controlling interest, however, in the event of any sublease to an 
     affiliate, subsidiary or companies in which Sublessee has a controlling
     interest, Sublessee will remain fully liable for the full and complete
     performance of Sublessee's obligations hereunder.

10.  OTHER PROVISIONS OF SUBLEASE 
     All applicable terms and conditions of the Master Lease are incorporated 
     into and made a part of this Sublease as if Sublessor were the lessor 
     thereunder, Sublessee the lessee thereunder, and the Premises the Master 
     Premises. Sublessee assumes and agrees to perform the lessee's obligations
     under the Master Lease during the Term to the extent that such obligations
     are applicable to the Premises, except that the obligation to pay rent to 
     Lessor under the Master Lease shall be considered performed by Sublessee 
     to the extent and in the amount rent is paid to Sublessor in accordance 
     with Section 6 of this Sublease.  Sublessee and Sublessor shall not commit
     or suffer any act or omission that will violate any of the provisions of 
     the Master Lease.  Sublessor shall exercise due diligence in attempting to
     cause Lessor to perform its obligations under the Master Lease for the 
     benefit of Sublessee.  If the Master Lease terminates, this Sublease shall
     terminate and the parties shall be relieved of any further liability or 
     obligation under this Sublease, provided however, that if the Master Lease
     terminates as a result of a default or breach by Sublessor or Sublessee 
     under this Sublease and/or the Master Lease, then the defaulting party
     shall be liable to the nondefaulting party for all damage suffered as a 
     result of such termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master 
     Lease gives Sublessor any right to terminate the Master Lease in the event
     of the partial or total damage, destruction, or condemnation of the Master
     Premises or the building or project of which the Master Premises are a 
     part, the exercise of such right by Sublessor shall not constitute a 
     default or breach hereunder. If Sublessor exercises its option to renew 
     the premises, Sublessee shall have the automatic right/option to extend 
     the term of the sublease for two (2) thirty (30) day periods with written
     notice to Sublessor no later than May 31, 2000.  The minimum rent shall be
     in an amount equal to the rent payable by the Sublessor in accordance with
     the Sublessor's negotiated renewal terms.

11.  BROKER  
     Sublessor and Sublessee warrant and represent that they have dealt with no
     real estate broker in connection with this Sublease other than COLLIERS 
     CAUBLE & CO. ("Broker") and Alan Joel Properties, Inc. ("Co-Broker"), and
     that no other broker is entitled to any commission on account of this 
     Sublease. Pursuant to Georgia Real Estate Commission Regulation 520-1-.08,
     in this transaction, COLLIERS CAUBLE & CO. and Company as broker 
     represents the Sublessor, and Alan Joel Properties, Inc. as co-broker
     represents Sublessee.  Both Broker and Co-broker shall receive their
     compensation from the Sublessor in accordance with Sublease Listing
     Agreement dated January 11, 1996, by and between Colliers Cauble & Co.
     (Broker) and Omni Insurance Company (Sublessor).

12.  ATTORNEYS' FEES 
     If Sublessor, Sublessee, or Broker shall commence an action against the 
     other arising out of or in connection with this Sublease, the prevailing 
     party shall be entitled to recover its costs of suit and reasonable 
     attorney's fees.

13.  TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
     Improvements to the Sublease premises are subject to the prior written 
     approval of the Lessor. Sublessee shall improve the premises per the plans
     attached as Exhibit "B" of this sublease, or as subsequently modified and
     approved by Lessor. In consideration for such improvements being 
     completed, Sublessor shall contribute sixty-one thousand dollars 
     ($61,000.00) to the Sublessee immediately upon presentation of bona-fide
     invoice for such improvements.

14.  SUBLESSEE'S DEFAULT
     Sublessor shall provide sublessee ten (10) days prior written notice to
     cure any monetary default. Sublessor shall provide sublessee thiry (30)
     days written notice to cure any non-monetary default, plus any additional
     time as is reasonably necessary in the event such non-monetary default
     is incapable of being cured in thiry (30) days.

15.  CONSENT BY LESSOR 
     This sublease shall be of no force or effect unless consented to by Lessor
     within sixty (60) days after execution hereof, if such consent is required
     under the terms of the Master Lease; which consent shall approve certain
     conditions made by Sublessee.


Date:  8-8-96                                Date:  August 9, 1996
     -------------------------------------        ----------------------------
Sublessee: Suburban Lodges of America, Inc.  Sublessee: Omni Insurance Company
          ---------------------------------            -----------------------
By: David Krischer                           By: Lowell E. Sims
   ----------------------------------------     ------------------------------
Title: President                             Title: Sr. Vice President
      -------------------------------------        ---------------------------
By: Terry Feldman                             By:
   ----------------------------------------      -----------------------------
Title: Vice President - CFO                   Title:
      -------------------------------------         --------------------------





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