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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006
or
     
o   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: 1-13004
CITIZENS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Colorado   84-0755371
 
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
     
400 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas   78752
 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
(512) 837-7100
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
þ Yes       o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o       Accelerated filer þ       Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
o Yes       þ No
As of November 1, 2006, the Registrant had 40,264,448 shares of Class A common stock, no par value, outstanding and 1,001,714 shares of Class B common stock, no par value, outstanding.
 
 

 


 

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CITIZENS, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
                 
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            Number
Part I.   Financial Information        
 
               
 
  Item 1.   Financial Statements        
 
               
 
      Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, September 30, 2006 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2005     2  
 
               
 
      Consolidated Statements of Operations, Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)     4  
 
               
 
      Consolidated Statements of Operations, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)     5  
 
               
 
      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)     6  
 
               
 
      Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements     8  
 
               
 
  Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     18  
 
               
 
  Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk     36  
 
               
 
  Item 4.   Controls and Procedures     37  
 
               
Part II.   Other Information        
 
               
 
  Item 1.   Legal Proceedings     39  
 
               
 
  Item 1. A   Risk Factors     40  
 
               
 
  Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds     40  
 
               
 
  Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities     40  
 
               
 
  Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders     40  
 
               
 
  Item 5.   Other Information     40  
 
               
 
  Item 6.   Exhibits     41  
 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302
 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302
 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906
 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906

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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITIZENS, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
                 
    (Unaudited)        
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2006     2005  
Assets
               
 
               
Investments:
               
 
               
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value $6,282,000 in 2006 and $9,143,212 in 2005)
  $ 5,496,645       7,639,505  
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost $484,863,578 in 2006 and $457,386,343 in 2005)
    476,390,904       449,931,167  
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost $344,521 in 2006 and $429,176 in 2005)
    450,636       609,760  
Mortgage loans on real estate (net of allowance of $50,000 in 2006 and 2005)
    514,140       833,464  
Policy loans
    24,160,448       23,918,241  
Other long-term investments
    1,840,174       1,878,886  
 
           
Total investments
    508,852,947       484,811,023  
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents
    24,434,044       18,311,105  
Accrued investment income
    6,134,993       6,477,499  
Reinsurance recoverable
    15,653,893       19,118,009  
Federal income tax recoverable
    402,718        
Deferred policy acquisition costs
    81,592,694       70,410,334  
Other intangible assets
    1,695,125       2,095,125  
Cost of customer relationships acquired
    37,178,033       39,259,276  
Excess of cost over net assets acquired
    12,401,990       12,401,990  
Property and equipment
    7,627,942       7,736,623  
Other assets
    5,453,658       1,267,827  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 701,428,037       661,888,811  
 
           
     
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.   (Continued)

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CITIZENS, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, CONTINUED
                 
    (Unaudited)        
    September 30,     December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   2006     2005  
Liabilities:
               
Future policy benefit reserves:
               
Life insurance
  $ 463,856,363       436,716,912  
Annuities
    20,615,121       19,440,486  
Accident and health
    10,818,742       11,579,870  
Dividend accumulations
    5,033,630       5,066,828  
Premium deposits
    11,469,891       9,942,096  
Policy claims payable
    8,079,643       11,226,907  
Other policyholders’ funds
    5,664,531       5,473,358  
 
           
Total policy liabilities
    525,537,921       499,446,457  
Commissions payable
    2,318,029       2,666,764  
Federal income tax payable
          447,829  
Deferred Federal income tax
    1,862,198       1,620,839  
Payable for securities in the process of settlement
    6,936,097        
Warrants outstanding
    1,513,542       1,587,151  
Other liabilities
    9,881,242       7,611,138  
 
           
Total liabilities
    548,049,029       513,380,178  
 
           
Cumulative convertible preferred stock Series A-1 - $500 stated value per share, 25,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding in 2006 and 2005; Series A-2 - $935 stated value per share, 5,000 shares authorized, 4,014 issued and outstanding in 2006
    12,548,135       11,545,543  
 
           
 
               
Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Common stock:
               
Class A, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 43,400,186 shares issued in 2006 and 43,300,934 shares issued in 2005, including shares in treasury of 3,135,738 in 2006 and 2,930,596 in 2005
    214,827,268       214,307,665  
Class B, no par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized, 1,001,714 shares issued and outstanding in 2006 and 936,181 shares issued and outstanding in 2005
    3,184,350       3,184,350  
Retained deficit
    (60,648,210 )     (64,717,088 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
               
Unrealized losses on securities, net of tax
    (5,521,929 )     (4,801,231 )
 
           
 
    151,841,477       147,973,696  
Treasury stock, at cost
    (11,010,606 )     (11,010,606 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    140,830,872       136,963,090  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 701,428,037       661,888,811  
 
           
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CITIZENS, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited)
                 
    2006     2005  
Revenues:
               
Premiums
  $ 31,525,397       29,422,007  
Net investment income
    7,039,926       6,155,959  
Realized gains (losses)
    (139,756 )     61,642  
Increase in fair value of options and warrants
    (291,348 )     (129,187 )
Other income
    350,840       336,075  
 
           
Total revenues
    38,485,059       35,846,496  
 
           
 
               
Benefits and expenses:
               
Insurance benefits paid or provided:
               
Claims and surrenders
    13,336,093       12,119,097  
Increase in future policy benefit reserves
    7,444,137       6,684,117  
Policyholders’ dividends
    1,493,184       1,317,811  
 
           
Total insurance benefits paid or provided
    22,273,414       20,121,025  
 
               
Commissions
    8,189,946       8,269,384  
Other underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses
    6,090,168       5,903,568  
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs
    (6,112,745 )     (6,180,211 )
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
    3,239,901       2,772,603  
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired and other intangible assets
    841,644       2,714,252  
 
           
 
               
Total benefits and expenses
    34,522,328       33,600,621  
 
           
 
               
Income before Federal income tax
    3,962,731       2,245,875  
 
               
Federal income tax expense
    1,374,506       759,000  
 
           
 
               
Net income
  $ 2,588,225       1,486,875  
 
           
 
               
Net income applicable to common stockholders
  $ 2,079,724       999,762  
 
           
 
               
Per Share Amounts:
               
Basic income per share of common stock
  $ 0.05       0.02  
 
           
Diluted income per share of common stock
  $ 0.05       0.02  
 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic
    41,236,144       41,104,264  
 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted
    44,237,801       41,104,264  
 
           
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CITIZENS, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited)
                 
    2006     2005  
Revenues:
               
Premiums
  $ 92,440,027       84,851,258  
Net investment income
    20,034,063       17,635,157  
Realized gains
    1,173,542       677,317  
Decrease (increase) in fair value of options and warrants
    73,609       (186,399 )
Other income
    1,067,971       717,875  
 
           
Total revenues
    114,789,212       103,695,208  
 
           
 
               
Benefits and expenses:
               
Insurance benefits paid or provided:
               
Claims and surrenders
    41,313,779       37,282,328  
Increase in future policy benefit reserves
    21,953,156       18,155,375  
Policyholders’ dividends
    3,821,723       3,394,911  
 
           
Total insurance benefits paid or provided
    67,088,658       58,832,614  
 
               
Commissions
    25,820,569       23,759,477  
Other underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses
    21,393,947       19,349,462  
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs
    (19,126,248 )     (17,176,193 )
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
    8,913,888       7,396,979  
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired and other intangibles
    2,481,243       5,210,183  
 
           
 
               
Total benefits and expenses
    106,572,057       97,372,522  
 
           
 
               
Income before Federal income tax
    8,217,155       6,322,686  
 
               
Federal income tax expense
    2,626,083       2,114,000  
 
           
 
               
Net income
  $ 5,591,072       4,208,686  
 
           
 
               
Net income applicable to common stockholders
  $ 4,068,878       2,730,469  
 
           
 
               
Per Share Amounts:
               
Basic income per share of common stock
  $ 0.10       0.07  
 
           
Diluted income per share of common stock
  $ 0.09       0.07  
 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic
    41,201,962       41,080,370  
 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted
    43,203,066       41,080,370  
 
           
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CITIZENS, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited)
                 
    2006     2005  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 5,591,072       4,208,686  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Realized gains on sale of investments and other assets
    (1,173,542 )     (677,317 )
Net deferred policy acquisition costs
    (10,212,360 )     (9,779,214 )
Increase (decrease) on fair value of options and warrants
    (73,609 )     186,399  
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired and other intangibles
    2,481,243       5,210,183  
Amortization of net premiums on fixed maturities
    1,047,939       1,122,725  
Depreciation
    957,393       758,767  
Deferred Federal income tax expense
    612,631       1,777,042  
Change in:
               
Accrued investment income
    342,506       1,024,461  
Reinsurance recoverable
    3,464,116       (5,689,625 )
Future policy benefit reserves
    25,715,156       18,159,445  
Other policy liabilities
    (1,461,495 )     7,449,466  
Federal income tax
    (850,547 )     (2,113,032 )
Commissions payable and other liabilities
    3,341,503       (2,512,748 )
Change in other receivables
    (4,185,831 )     1,115,554  
Other, net
    (1,358,650 )     (783,282 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    24,237,525       19,457,510  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Sale of fixed maturities, available-for-sale
    16,378,125       14,762,475  
Sale of equity securities, available-for-sale
    176,756        
Maturity of fixed maturities, available-for-sale
    24,506,210       85,187,799  
Purchase of fixed maturities, available-for-sale
    (59,159,113 )     (99,794,782 )
Principal payments on mortgage loans
    92,738       38,561  
Sale of other long-term investments and property and equipment
    90,176       989,898  
Decrease (increase) in policy loans
    (242,207 )     231,700  
Principal payments on notes receivable
    474,884        
Purchase of other long-term investments and property and equipment
    (849,825 )     (242,917 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (18,532,256 )     1,172,734  
 
           
     
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.   (Continued)

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CITIZENS, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited)
                 
    2006     2005  
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Annuity and universal life deposits
    1,837,802       2,135,975  
Annuity and universal life withdrawals
    (1,420,132 )     (1,108,543 )
Payoff of notes payable
          (30,000,000 )
Payment of convertible preferred stock issuance cost
          (87,533 )
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock
          2,500,936  
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    417,670       (26,559,165 )
 
           
 
               
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    6,122,939       (5,928,921 )
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    18,311,105       31,720,787  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 24,434,044       25,791,866  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental Disclosure of Operating Activities:
               
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
  $ 2,864,001       2,449,990  
 
           
Cash paid during the period for interest
  $       695,408  
 
           
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Dividends on the Company’s Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock, issued in 2004, and Series A-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, issued in 2005, were paid by the Company through the issuance of Class A common stock to the preferred shareholders in the amounts of $519,603 and $393,809 for the first nine months of 2006 and 2005, respectively. Accretion of deferred issuance costs and discounts on the Convertible Preferred Stock during the first nine months of 2006 and 2005 was $1,002,592 and $1,084,408, respectively.
In conjunction with the issuance of the preferred stock, options and warrants for the purchase of the Company’s common stock were granted to the investors. The change in fair value of the liability for options and warrants is a component of net income. Included in net income is a decrease in fair value of options and warrants of $73,609 and an increase of $186,399 for the first nine months of 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The Company foreclosed on a mortgage loan in the second quarter of 2006 in the amount of $226,586, and the real estate was recorded as an other long-term investment.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CITIZENS, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2006
(Unaudited)
(1)   Financial Statements
 
    The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of Citizens, Inc. (Citizens), incorporated in the state of Colorado on November 8, 1977, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, CICA LIFE Insurance Company of America (CICA) (fka Citizens Insurance Company of America), Computing Technology, Inc., Funeral Homes of America, Inc., Insurance Investors, Inc., Citizens National Life Insurance Company (CNLIC), KYWIDE Insurance Management, Inc., Security Alliance Insurance Company, Security Plan Life Insurance Company (Security Plan or SPLIC), Security Plan Fire Insurance Company (SPFIC), and Mid-American Associates Agency, Inc. (MAAAI). Citizens and its consolidated subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Company,” “we,” or “our.”
 
    On March 15, 2006, MAAAI was dissolved. In addition, Citizens USA Life Insurance Company was merged into CICA effective March 31, 2006.
 
    The consolidated statement of financial position for September 30, 2006, the consolidated statements of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-month periods then ended have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and reclassifications to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows at September 30, 2006, and for comparative periods presented have been made.
 
    Certain 2005 amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. Specifically, $2,135,975 of annuity and universal life considerations, net of $1,108,543 of annuity and universal life payments, have been netted against an equal amount included in insurance benefits paid or provided. Also, $283,517 of expense included in the increase in future policy benefit reserves has been reclassified to premium revenue. In addition, effective with the three-month period ended March 31, 2006, the Company began accruing premium revenue based on the gross amount due from policyholders, rather than just a portion of that amount. As a result, premium revenue for the first quarter of 2006 was increased $954,951. When considered together with other corrections recorded in the first quarter of 2006, which were individually immaterial, the net effect is also not material.
 
    During the second quarter of 2006, assumptions were revised for SPLIC 2006 policy issues. Specifically, commissions capitalized as deferred acquisition costs were increased, effective January 1, by $466,817 to reflect the higher commission SPLIC is paying for new business.
 
    The Company wrote off $400,000 of other intangible assets in the first quarter of 2006, as the subsidiaries to which the intangibles relate no longer exist. This impairment occurred during 2005.

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    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently issued guidance, Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements, (SAB 108), on the process of quantifying and reporting financial statement misstatements. Through its SAB No. 99, Materiality, and SAB 108 analysis, the Company has determined it will record an adjustment to the January 1, 2006, beginning balance sheet during the fourth quarter of 2006. The Company anticipates that assets will be decreased by approximately $1.6 million (primarily non-invested assets and policy loans) and liabilities (primarily other liabilities) will be increased by approximately $1.9 million, and beginning retained deficit will be increased approximately $3.5 million. These amounts are exclusive of approximately $700,000 of other pre-tax prior year misstatements, which have already been corrected in the 2006 financial statements. The primary components of this $700,000 are disclosed above. The Company is currently evaluating whether such corrections can be moved and added into the January 1, 2006 beginning balance sheet adjustment that will be made as part of its adoption of SAB 108.
 
    Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with United States of America (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) have been omitted. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, filed with the SEC. The results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2006, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
 
(2)   Sale of CNLIC
 
    A formal contract was signed with a third party in the first quarter of 2006 to sell our primary accident and health insurance subsidiary, CNLIC, but was subject to regulatory approval before closing. CNLIC represents approximately 60% of our accident and health business. The remaining 40% of the accident and health business will continue to be ceded under an existing coinsurance agreement with the acquirer of CNLIC. During the third quarter of 2006, the buyer was advised that such regulatory approval would not be granted at that time due to operating losses experienced by the buyer; however, reconsideration would be given once profitability was restored. The Company has agreed to extend the purchase agreement so that the buyer can rectify its deficiency. Closing is now expected in 2007.
 
(3)   Revolving Line of Credit
 
    The Company has entered into a $75 million line of credit with Regions Bank that terminates in November 2006. The line of credit provides for a maximum of $5,000,000 for general corporate purposes not related to the acquisition of insurance companies. Although the line of credit was increased from an original level of $30 million, additional borrowing above the $30 million amount will require the prior written approval of the holders of the Company’s preferred stock. No amount was outstanding on this line at September 30, 2006.

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(4)   Segment Information
 
    The Company has four reportable segments: International Life Business, Home Service Business, Domestic Life Business and Domestic Health Business. The accounting policies of the segments are in accordance with U.S. GAAP and are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. The Company evaluates profit and loss performance based on U.S. GAAP net income before federal income taxes for its four reportable segments.
 
    International Life Business, consisting of ordinary whole-life policies, is sold primarily throughout Central and South America and Taiwan. The Company has no assets, offices or employees outside of the U.S. and requires that all transactions be in U.S. Dollars paid in the U.S.
 
    The Company’s Home Service business segment focuses on writing final expense ordinary life insurance utilizing the home service marketing distribution method, whereby approximately 350 employee-agents work on a route system to collect premiums and service policyholders. The Company also uses the home service method to write small casualty policies on Louisiana residents.
 
    The Domestic Life Business, consisting of traditional ordinary life, credit life and final expense policies, is marketed in the Midwest and southern U.S. A majority of revenue in this segment is also comprised of blocks of business acquired in acquisitions. At June 30, 2006, the Company assumed a 50% share of a block of domestic policies with a face value of $22 million from an unaffiliated insurer.
 
    Prior to 2004, the Company actively operated the fourth segment, Domestic Health. The Company transferred a majority of this business to a third party in 2004 under a coinsurance agreement effective January 1, 2004. The Company continues to have an insignificant amount of revenue in this segment.
 
    Geographic Areas - The following summary represents quarterly financial data of the Company’s continuing operations based on their location:
                 
    Three Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Revenues:
               
U.S.
  $ 14,805,564       15,287,873  
Non-U.S
    23,679,495       20,558,623  
 
           
Total revenues
  $ 38,485,059       35,846,496  
 
           
The following summary presents the Company’s profit (loss) measurement from continuing operations for each reportable segment, along with certain components of that profit (loss) measurement, for the periods indicated.

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    Three Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Profit (Loss) Measurement
               
Income (loss) before Federal income tax:
               
International Life
  $ 1,865,627       1,743,227  
Home Service Business
    1,317,309       113,089  
Domestic Life
    764,415       431,839  
Domestic Health
    15,380       (42,280 )
 
           
Total consolidated income before Federal income tax
  $ 3,962,731       2,245,875  
 
           
 
               
Selected Components of Profit Measurement
               
Revenue:
               
International Life
  $ 23,679,494       20,558,623  
Home Service Business
    12,722,185       12,207,922  
Domestic Life
    1,898,642       2,880,644  
Domestic Health
    184,738       199,307  
 
           
Total consolidated revenue
  $ 38,485,059       35,846,496  
 
           
 
               
Premiums:
               
International Life
  $ 20,236,363       18,202,616  
Home Service Business
    9,501,202       9,135,330  
Domestic Life
    1,603,094       1,884,754  
Domestic Health
    184,738       199,307  
 
           
Total consolidated premiums
  $ 31,525,397       29,422,007  
 
           
 
               
Net investment income:
               
International Life
  $ 3,504,888       2,622,293  
Home Service Business
    3,218,835       3,078,736  
Domestic Life
    316,203       454,930  
Domestic Health
           
 
           
Total consolidated net investment income
  $ 7,039,926       6,155,959  
 
           
 
               
Amortization expense:
               
International Life
  $ 2,677,094       2,220,268  
Home Service Business
    1,096,198       2,507,056  
Domestic Life
    308,253       759,531  
Domestic Health
           
 
           
Total consolidated amortization expense
  $ 4,081,545       5,486,855  
 
           
 
               
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments and other assets:
               
International Life
  $ (124,779 )     56,311  
Home Service Business
    1,374       (4,153 )
Domestic Life
    (16,351 )     9,484  
Domestic Health
          -- ‘  
 
           
Total consolidated realized gains (losses) on sale of investments and other assets
  $ (139,756 )     61,642  
 
           

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Major categories of premiums are summarized as follows:
                 
    Three Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Ordinary Life
  $ 30,102,996       28,147,494  
Group Life
    148,814       166,062  
Accident and Health
    348,258       353,623  
Casualty
    925,329       754,828  
 
           
Total premiums
  $ 31,525,397       29,422,007  
 
           
Geographic Areas - The following summary represents year-to-date financial data of the Company’s continuing operations based on their location:
                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Revenues:
               
U.S.
  $ 46,506,071       45,897,879  
Non-U.S
    68,283,141       57,797,329  
 
           
Total Revenues
  $ 114,789,212       103,695,208  
 
           
The following summary presents the Company’s profit (loss) measurement from continuing operations for each reportable segment, along with certain components of that profit (loss) measurement, for the periods indicated.
                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Profit (Loss) Measurement
               
Income (loss) before Federal income tax:
               
International Life
  $ 6,799,313       4,585,191  
Home Service Business
    2,207,865       2,149,490  
Domestic Life
    (798,924 )     (511,563 )
Domestic Health
    8,901       99,568  
 
           
Total consolidated income before Federal income tax
  $ 8,217,155       6,322,686  
 
           
 
               
Selected Components of Profit Measurement
               
Revenues:
               
International Life
  $ 68,283,141       57,797,329  
Home Service Business
    38,625,407       37,803,528  
Domestic Life
    7,323,261       7,443,850  
Domestic Health
    557,403       650,501  
 
           
Total consolidated revenues
  $ 114,789,212       103,695,208  
 
           
 
               
Premiums:
               
International Life
  $ 57,498,628       49,850,072  
Home Service Business
    28,532,140       28,830,449  
Domestic Life
    5,851,856       5,520,236  
Domestic Health
    557,403       650,501  
 
           
Total consolidated premiums
  $ 92,440,027       84,851,258  
 
           

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    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Net investment income:
               
International Life
  $ 9,829,882       7,473,702  
Home Service Business
    9,108,463       8,852,271  
Domestic Life
    1,095,718       1,309,184  
Domestic Health
           
 
           
Total consolidated net investment income
  $ 20,034,063       17,635,157  
 
           
 
               
Amortization expense:
               
International Life
  $ 7,993,090       6,142,067  
Home Service Business
    2,118,738       4,234,103  
Domestic Life
    1,283,303       2,230,992  
Domestic Health
           
 
           
Total consolidated amortization expense
  $ 11,395,131       12,607,162  
 
           
 
               
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments and other assets:
               
International Life
  $ (70,535 )     473,555  
Home Service Business
    982,663       120,808  
Domestic Life
    261,414       82,954  
Domestic Health
          -- ‘  
 
           
Total consolidated realized gains on sale of investments and other assets
  $ 1,173,542       677,317  
 
           
Major categories of premiums are summarized as follows:
                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Ordinary Life
  $ 88,237,050       80,332,431  
Group Life
    432,546       484,242  
Accident and Health
    1,080,516       1,135,562  
Casualty
    2,689,915       2,899,023  
 
           
Total premiums
  $ 92,440,027       84,851,258  
 
           
Assets – The following summary represents the Company’s assets for each reportable segment as of the dates indicated:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2006     2005  
Assets:
               
International Life
  $ 262,263,214       233,529,849  
Home Service Business
    304,660,693       300,946,232  
Domestic Life
    123,174,684       115,320,962  
Domestic Health
    11,329,446       12,091,768  
 
           
Total
  $ 701,428,037       661,888,811  
 
           

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(5)   Total Comprehensive Income and (Loss)
                 
    Three Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Net income
  $ 2,588,225       1,486,875  
 
               
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax:
               
Unrealized net gains (losses) on investments in fixed maturities available for sale and equity securities
    9,822,332       (5,352,757 )
 
           
 
               
Total comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 12,410,557       (3,865,882 )
 
           
                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Net income
  $ 5,591,072       4,208,686  
 
Other comprehensive loss net of tax:
               
Unrealized net losses on investments in fixed maturities available for sale and equity securities
    (720,698 )     (1,243,194 )
 
           
 
               
Total comprehensive income
  $ 4,870,374       2,965,492  
 
           
(6)   Earnings Per Share
 
    Basic and diluted earnings per share have been computed using the weighted average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding during each period. The basic weighted average shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, were 41,236,144 and 41,201,962, respectively. The diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three and nine months outstanding ended September 30, 2006 were 44,237,801 and 43,203,066, respectively. The weighted average shares outstanding for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005, were 41,104,264 and 41,080,370, respectively. The per share amounts have been adjusted retroactively for all periods presented to reflect the change in capital structure resulting from a 7% stock dividend paid in 2005. The 2005 stock dividend resulted in the issuance of 2,840,821 Class A common shares (including 205,142 shares in treasury) and 65,533 Class B common shares.

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    The following table sets forth the computation of basic and dilutive earnings per share:
                 
    Three Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Basic and diluted income per share:
               
Numerator:
               
Net income
  $ 2,588,225       1,486,875  
Less: Preferred stock dividend
    (174,405 )     (130,506 )
Accretion of deferred issuance costs and discounts on preferred stock
    (334,096 )     (356,607 )
 
           
Net income to common stockholders
  $ 2,079,724       999,762  
 
           
Basic income per share
  $ 0.05       0.02  
 
           
Diluted income per share
  $ 0.05       0.02  
 
           
Denominator:
               
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic
    41,236,144       41,104,264  
 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted
    44,237,801       41,104,264  
 
           
                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Basic and diluted income per share:
               
Numerator:
               
Net income
  $ 5,591,072       4,208,686  
Less: Preferred stock dividend
    (519,603 )     (393,809 )
Accretion of deferred issuance costs and discounts on preferred stock
    (1,002,591 )     (1,084,408 )
 
           
Net income to common stockholders
  $ 4,068,878       2,730,469  
 
           
 
               
Basic income per share
  $ 0.10       0.07  
 
           
Diluted income per share
  $ 0.09       0.07  
 
           
Denominator:
               
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic
    41,201,962       41,080,370  
 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted
    43,203,066       41,080,370  
 
           
    The effects of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are dilutive because the holders of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock have redemption rights. The warrants are antidilutive because the exercise price is in excess of the average Class A common stock market price for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.
 
(5)   New Accounting Pronouncements
 
    In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, and FASB Statement No. 3 (SFAS 154). The statement requires retrospective application to prior period financial statements for a voluntary change in accounting principle unless it is deemed impracticable. It also requires that a change in the method of depreciation, amortization, or depletion for long-lived, non-financial assets be accounted for as a

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    change in accounting estimate rather than a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. SFAS 154 did not have any material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
    In September 2005, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement of Position (SOP) 05-1, Accounting by Insurance Enterprises for Deferred Acquisition Costs in Connection with Modifications or Exchanges of Insurance Contracts (SOP 05-1). SOP 05-1 provides guidance on accounting by insurance enterprises for deferred acquisition costs on internal replacements of insurance and investment contracts other than those specifically described in Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 97, Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises for Certain Long-Duration Contracts and For Realized Gains and Losses from the Sale of Investments. SOP 05-1 defines an internal replacement as a modification in product benefits, features, rights, or coverages that occurs by the exchange of a contract for a new contract, or by amendment, endorsement, or rider to a contract, or by the election of a feature or coverage within a contract. Under SOP 05-1, modifications that result in a substantially unchanged contract will be accounted for as a continuation of the replaced contract. A replacement contract that is substantially changed will be accounted for as an extinguishment of the replaced contract resulting in a release of unamortized deferred acquisition costs and unearned inducements associated with the replaced contract. The guidance in SOP 05-1 will be applied prospectively and is effective for internal replacements occurring in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SOP 05-1 and does not expect that the pronouncement will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
    In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. This Interpretation defines the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of FIN 48 will have on its financial position and results of operations.
 
    In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement does not require any new fair value measurements, but the application of this Statement could change current practices in determining fair value. The Company plans to adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 157 on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.
 
    In September 2006, the SEC issued SAB No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements. SAB No. 108 addresses quantifying the financial statement effects of misstatements, specifically, how the effects of prior year uncorrected errors must be

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    considered in quantifying misstatements in the current year financial statements. SAB No. 108 does not change the SEC staff’s previous positions in SAB No. 99, Materiality, regarding qualitative consideration in assessing the materiality of misstatements. SAB No. 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. SAB No. 108 offers special transition provisions only for circumstances where its application would have altered previous materiality conclusions. In those circumstances, the SEC staff will not object if a registrant does not restate its prior period financial statements. Instead, such a registrant may reflect the cumulative effect of applying SAB No. 108 as an adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006, with disclosure of the nature and amount of each individual error being corrected in the cumulative adjustment, including when and how each error being corrected arose. The Company anticipates adopting SAB No. 108 in the fourth quarter of 2006, recording a cumulative opening January 1, 2006 adjustment to increase its retained deficit by approximately $3.5 million, decrease assets by approximately $1.6 million and increase liabilities by approximately $1.9 million.
 
(6)   Legal Proceedings
 
    Cause Number 03-0505; Citizens Insurance Company of America, Citizens, Inc., Harold E. Riley and Mark A. Oliver, Petitioners v. Fernando Hakim Daccach, Respondent, in the Supreme Court of Texas.
 
    This lawsuit has been certified as a class action by the Texas District Court, Austin, Texas, and affirmed by the Court of Appeals for the Third District of Texas, relating to the original action filed in 1999. The Company appealed the grant of class status to the Texas Supreme Court, with oral arguments occurring on October 21, 2004. The Company has not yet received a decision from the Texas Supreme Court.
 
    The suit names as a class all non-U.S. residents who purchased insurance policies or made premium payments since August 1996 and assigned policy dividends to two non-U.S. trusts for the purchase of the Company’s class A common stock. It alleges that the life insurance policies the Company made available to these non-U.S. residents, when combined with a policy feature which allows policy dividends to be assigned to the trusts for the purpose of accumulating ownership of the Company’s Class A common stock, along with allowing the policyholders to make additional contributions to the trusts, were actually offers and sales of securities that occurred in Texas by unregistered dealers in violation of Texas securities laws. The remedy sought is rescission and return of the insurance premium payments.
 
    The Company asserts that, among other things, U.S. law, including Texas law, does not apply to the operations of the trusts, and therefore, no securities registration provisions apply, nor do laws relating to broker-dealer registration apply. Further, it is the Company’s position that the Plaintiff’s securities claims, based on Texas securities laws, are not valid, that no broker registration is required by the Company or its marketing consultants, and the class as defined is not appropriate for class certification because it does not meet the legal requirements for class treatment under Texas law. To date, no hearing on the merits of the case have been scheduled.

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    The Company intends to vigorously defend against the class certification, as well as against the other securities related claims in this case. However, it is unable to determine the potential financial magnitude of the claims in the event of a final class certification and the plaintiff’s prevailing on the substantive action, although the Company would expect a significant adverse financial impact from an adverse class action judgment.
 
    The Company is also a party to various legal proceedings incidental to its business. The Company has been named as a defendant in various legal actions, including one class action lawsuit filed in Louisiana federal district court, seeking payments for claims denied by the Company and other declaratory relief relevant to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Company asserts, among other things, that the SPFIC policies’ flood exclusion language should apply. The Company intends to vigorously defend the applicable flood exclusion language and defend against the class certification. In the opinion of management, the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from any contingent liabilities that might arise from this litigation is not considered material in relation to the financial position or results of operations of the Company. Reserves for claims payable are based on the expected claim amount to be paid after a case-by-case review of the facts and circumstances relating to each claim. A contingency exists with regard to these reserves until the claims are adjudicated and paid.
ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this report are not statements of historical fact and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (the “Act”), including, without limitation, the italicized statements and the statements specifically identified as forward-looking statements within this document. Many of these statements contain risk factors as well. In addition, certain statements in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by or with the approval of the Company which are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. Examples of forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to: (i) projections of revenues, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, the payment or non-payment of dividends, capital structure, and other financial items, (ii) statements of our plans and objectives or our management or Board of Directors including those relating to products or services, (iii) statements of future economic performance and (iv) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “targeted,” “may,” “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the strength of foreign and U.S. economies in general and the strength of the local economies where our policyholders reside; (ii) the effects of and changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies

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and laws; (iii) inflation, interest rates, stock market and monetary fluctuations and volatility; (iv) the timely development of and acceptance of new insurance products and services and perceived overall value of these products and services by existing and potential customers; (v) changes in consumer spending, borrowing and saving habits; (vi) a concentration of our insurance business from persons residing in Latin and South America and the Pacific Rim; (vii) uncertainties in assimilating acquisitions; (viii) the persistency of existing and future insurance policies sold by the Company and its subsidiaries; (ix) the dependence of the Company on its Chairman of the Board; (x) the ability to control expenses; (xi) the effect of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning insurance) with which the Company and its subsidiaries must comply, (xii) the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board, (xiii) changes in the Company’s organization and compensation plans; (xiv) the costs and effects of litigation and of unexpected or adverse outcomes in such litigation; and (xv) the success of the Company at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.
Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which any such statement is made to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
We make available, free of charge, through our Internet website (http://www.citizensinc.com), our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Section 16 reports filed by officers and directors, news releases, and, if applicable, amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such reports with, or furnish such reports to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are not including any of the information contained on our website as part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this report.
Overview
We conduct operations as an insurance holding company emphasizing ordinary life insurance products in niche markets where we believe we can achieve competitive advantages. Our core operations include:
    the issuance of ordinary life insurance in U.S. Dollar-denominated amounts to foreign nationals with significant net worth; and
 
    offering final expense ordinary life insurance through the home service distribution channel in Louisiana.
We also offer ordinary life insurance, credit life insurance and final expense policies to middle to low income individuals in the Midwest and southern U.S. We operate through three active segments and a fourth insignificant segment (Domestic Health) as set forth below. We also realize earnings from our investment portfolio. Life insurance companies earn profits on the investment float, which reflects the investment income earned on the premiums paid to the insurer between the time of receipt and the time benefits are paid out under policies. Changes in interest rates, changes in economic conditions and volatility in the capital markets can all impact the amount of earnings that we will realize from our investment portfolio.

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International Life. For the past 30 years, CICA and its predecessors have participated in the foreign marketplace through the issuance of U.S. Dollar-denominated ordinary whole life insurance to foreign nationals. Traditionally, this market has focused on the top 3-5% of the population of a country in terms of income and net worth. In recent years, however, there has been a shift to encompass a broader spectrum of the population, as middle classes develop in Latin and South America. We make our insurance products available using independent marketing organizations and independent marketing consultants. We have approximately 2,900 independent producing marketing consultants in this segment, and we presently receive applications from more than 35 countries outside of the U.S. Historically, the majority of our international business has come from Latin America. However, in 2004 the Pacific Rim began to represent a meaningful and growing source of new business, and in 2005 was the leading source of new premium income. New business from the Pacific Rim decreased during the third quarter of 2006, compared to the same period in 2005 due to increased competition in that market; however, growth in the Latin American markets has more than offset the slowdown in the Pacific Rim. Management expects production from the Pacific Rim to begin to grow again during 2007.
In the first nine months of 2006, the International Life segment generated revenue of approximately $68.3 million, which accounted for 59.5% of total revenue, compared to revenue of $57.8 million, or 55.7% of total revenue for the same period in 2005. Our strategy in operating our International Life segment is to increase new business written through our existing marketers as well as expand the number of countries from which we receive policy applications. New annualized issued and paid premiums from the international market increased by more than 7.6% during the first nine months of 2006, compared to the same period in 2005.
Since the majority of the Company’s revenues are generated from policies issued in Central and South America, Citizens has historically experienced a skewing of premium revenues to the third and fourth quarters of each year. This seasonality is due to the seasonal differences between the U.S. and the Latin American countries. January and February are typical vacation months in Latin America; therefore, new applications tend to be low during that period. Management believes that the emergence of the Taiwanese market should, over time, minimize these effects, since the vacation periods in the Pacific Rim more closely parallel those in the U.S.
Home Service Life. Through a subsidiary, Security Plan, we provide final expense ordinary life insurance to middle to lower income individuals in Louisiana. Our policies in this segment are sold and serviced through the home service marketing distribution system utilizing employee-agents who work on a route system to collect premiums and service policyholders.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, revenue from this segment was $38.6 million, which accounted for 33.6% of our total revenue. For the same period in 2005, revenue from this segment was $37.8 million or 36.5% of our total revenue. Our business strategy in this segment is to continue to serve existing customers in the state of Louisiana as well as expand the business through new marketing management, which we put in place in early 2005.
In August and September 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck the Louisiana coast, causing significant damage and disruption to the New Orleans area. Management estimates that one third of Security Plan’s premium income was derived from insureds who were located in the affected area. Security Plan was not significantly impacted by death claims related to the storms; however, because of uncertainty regarding the collectibility of future premiums from the area,

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we amortized approximately $2.3 million of cost of customer relationships acquired in the Security Plan acquisition during the third quarter of 2005 because of the decrease in collected premiums during the quarter. Ultimately, Security Plan closed 2005 with a 4.5% decline in premium income compared to 2004. During 2006, the Company’s marketing representatives have been successful in reinstating or replacing a significant amount of the lost business, resulting in direct premium through the first nine months of 2006 slightly exceeding those of the same period in 2005.
Security Plan’s casualty subsidiary, SPFIC, had catastrophe reinsurance agreements in place that out of approximately $15.2 million in estimated hurricane-related claims and expenses, the financial impact on SPFIC was approximately $2 million ($1,250,000 in claims and $750,000 in second event reinsurance premiums) during the third and fourth quarters of 2005, and an additional $2.6 million of claims and reinsurance premiums in the first nine months of 2006, as claims previously considered closed were reopened through mediation and new claims were received from property owners who were displaced by the hurricanes. The reinsurance agreements specify a maximum coverage per event. SPFIC has reached the maximum retention for Hurricane Katrina under its catastrophe reinsurance agreements. Hurricane Rita was the second catastrophe, and most claims related thereto are covered under reinsurance agreements. SPFIC had secured a new catastrophe reinsurance contract for any additional catastrophes that might have occurred by year end 2005. For storms that may occur in 2006 (none through November 1), SPFIC has increased its catastrophe reinsurance to cover up to $10 million in claims per event and increased its deductible to $500,000 per event from $250,000.
Effective October 1, 2006, substantial rate increases for SPFIC casualty policies will go into effect. Management expects to lose a portion of the casualty business as a result; however, it believes such increases, the first implemented in five years, are necessary to protect the Company from the casualty claim risk. Management continues to review the operations of SPFIC to determine steps necessary to preserve profitability. Among various alternatives under consideration is a shift in product mix away from dwelling (homeowner’s) coverage to a fire-only policy. Management believes such a shift could adversely affect premium income, but would avoid the type of catastrophic losses experienced recently. In June 2006, Security Plan made a $3 million capital contribution to SPFIC, and expects to make an additional $1 million contribution in November 2006 to allow SPFIC to remain above the minimum amount of capital required by Louisiana law.
Domestic Life. Through our Domestic Life segment, we provide ordinary whole life, credit life insurance, and final expense policies to middle to low income individuals in certain markets in the Midwest and southern U.S. The majority of our revenues in this segment are the result of acquisitions of domestic life insurance companies since 1987. We conduct our Domestic Life business through our two operating life insurance subsidiaries.
During the first nine months of 2006, revenue from this segment was $7.3 million, which represented 6.4% of total revenue. For the same period in 2005, revenue from this segment was $7.4 million, which was 7.2% of our total revenue. Our business strategy in this segment is to seek to expand the agency force through second career independent agents while also reviewing additional opportunities to add to the agency force through acquisitions of domestic life insurance companies. However, the domestic marketing program has experienced higher than anticipated lapsation on the acquired books of business. At June 30, 2006, the Company assumed, through a coinsurance agreement with an unaffiliated insurer, a block of domestic business. This agreement generated approximately $75,000 of premium revenue in the third quarter of 2006.

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We also realize earnings from our investment portfolio. Life insurance companies earn profits on the investment float, which reflects the investment income earned on the premiums paid to the insurer between the time of receipt and the time benefits are paid out under policies. Changes in interest rates, changes in economic conditions and volatility in the capital markets can all impact the amount of earnings that we will realize from our investment portfolio.
Marketplace Conditions and Trends
Described below are some of the significant recent events and trends affecting the life insurance industry and the possible effects they may have on our operations in the future.
    As an increasing percentage of the world population reaches retirement age, we believe we will benefit from increased demand for living products rather than death products, as aging baby boomers will require cash accumulation to provide expenses to meet their lifetime needs. Our ordinary life products are designed for our policyowners to accumulate cash values to provide for living expenses in the insured’s later years while continuously providing a death benefit.
 
    The volatility in the equity markets over the past few years has posed a number of problems for some companies in the life insurance industry. Even though the capital markets have recovered, not all companies have participated evenly in the recovery. We historically have had minimal equity exposure, including less than 1% of total invested assets as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, and we plan to continue to have minimal assets in equity investments in the future.
 
    Corporate bond defaults and credit downgrades, which have resulted in other-than- temporary impairment in the value of many securities, have had a material impact on life insurers in the past few years. We have not incurred significant losses from bond defaults for many years. The majority of our investment portfolio is held in debt instruments carrying the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, or U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises. As interest rates rise, we may elect to diversify beyond such instruments; however, we do not expect to make significant changes to the risk profile of the portfolio.
 
    Some life insurance companies have recently suffered significant reductions in capital due to losses, and will have to improve their capital adequacy ratios to support their business or divest a portion of their business. We have not experienced any capital reductions in our life subsidiaries and do not anticipate this trend will affect us. We did reduce capital on a regulatory basis by approximately $20 million when we acquired Security Plan; however, we maintain more than adequate levels of capital, and with the earnings of Security Plan on a regulatory basis, expect to replenish regulatory capital from our life insurance subsidiaries’ profitability.
 
    Some property/casualty insurance companies, including SPFIC, have recently suffered significant reductions in capital due to weather-related losses, specifically Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. These reductions are expected to continue as a result of Louisiana’s current regulatory and judicial environment. In accordance with Louisiana Legislative

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      Acts 739 and 802, all property and casualty insurers were required to extend the prescriptive period an additional one year for filing claims and lawsuits related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of this legislatively mandated extension. We have compensated for SPFIC’s current and potential losses through an additional capital contribution from Security Plan and through increased catastrophic reinsurance coverage, as well as an increase in rates. SPFIC’s operations are not part of the Company’s core business, and represent only 2.9% of overall premium income.
 
    Because of the trends described above coupled with increasing costs of regulatory compliance such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we believe there is a trend towards consolidation of domestic life insurance companies. We believe this should be a benefit to our acquisition strategy because there should be more complementary acquisition candidates available for us to consider acquiring.
 
    Many of the events and trends affecting the life insurance industry have had an impact on the life reinsurance industry. These events led to a decline in the availability of reinsurance. While we currently cede a limited amount of our primary insurance business to reinsurers, we may find it difficult to obtain reinsurance in the future, forcing us to seek reinsurers who are more expensive to us. If we cannot obtain affordable reinsurance coverage, either our net exposures will increase or we would have to reduce our underwriting commitments.
Recent Transactions
A formal contract was signed with a third party in the first quarter of 2006 to sell our primary accident and health insurance subsidiary, CNLIC, but was subject to regulatory approval before closing. CNLIC represents approximately 60% of our accident and health business. The remaining 40% of the accident and health business will continue to be ceded under existing coinsurance agreements with the acquirer of CNLIC. During the third quarter, the buyer was advised that such regulatory approval would not be granted at that time due to operating losses experienced by the buyer; however, reconsideration would be given once profitability was restored. The Company has agreed to extend the purchase agreement so that the buyer can rectify its deficiency. Closing is now expected in 2007.
Management continues to seek acquisitions that can add value to our Company, although at this time, we have no agreements or understandings with respect to any acquisition. Because of the growth in our asset base and level of capital, management expects to seek opportunities for larger acquisition transactions (those in the $50 million to $100 million purchase price range).
In June 2006, the Company assumed a block of life business from an unaffiliated insurer through a coinsurance agreement. The Company received $2.7 million, representing the statutory reserve transfer. Of this, $1.8 million was recorded as future policy benefit reserves and $900,000 was recorded as unearned gain on reinsurance. The Company also paid a ceding commission of $970,000. The $900,000 difference between assets received and reserves assumed was accounted for as a deferred gain, which will be recognized over the life of the business. The ceding commission was recorded to deferred acquisition costs and will be amortized over the life of the business. The reinsurance agreement generated approximately $75,000 of premiums in the third quarter of 2006.

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Quarter Ended September 30, 2006 Compared to the Quarter Ended September 30, 2005
Overview
Total revenues for the third quarter of 2006 were $38.5 million, compared to $35.8 million in the like period of 2005, an increase of 7.4%. The continued growth in international life business accounted for the majority of the increase.
Total revenue from our International Life segment amounted to $23.7 million during the third quarter of 2006, compared to $20.6 million for the same period of 2005, an increase of 15.2%, reflecting continued growth in new business. For the third quarter of 2006, Home Service revenues amounted to $12.7 million, compared to $12.2 million in the third quarter of 2005. While the increase in Home Service revenue is minimal, management is optimistic about the level of business written. Since the hurricanes of August and September 2005, Security Plan experienced a loss of approximately 5% of its life business; therefore, the current year result indicates an increase of 7.0% over the post-hurricane block. In our Domestic Life segment, total U.S. life revenue for the third quarter of 2006 amounted to $1.9 million, compared to $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2005.
Net income increased 107.0% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005, from $1.5 million to $2.6 million, primarily related to a significant reduction in amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired.
Consolidated Results
The following table sets forth our net income for periods indicated:
                 
            Net Income
Quarter           Per Class A and B
Ended   Net Income   Common Share
September 30   (In thousands)   Basic and Diluted
2006
  $ 2,588     $ 0.05  
2005
    1,487       0.02  
Premium Income. Premium income for the third quarter of 2006 increased to $31.5 million from $29.4 million in the third quarter of 2005, or 7.1%. The 2006 increase was due primarily to increased new business issued in the International Life segment. Additionally, premium losses in Security Plan as the result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were minimal and have been made up through increased new business during the first nine months of 2006 as described above.
Net Investment Income. Net investment income increased 14.4% during the third quarter of 2006 to $7.0 million, compared to $6.2 million during the third quarter of 2005. Available returns were higher during the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. We continue to invest in bonds of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises, such as Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC). Management is currently reviewing its investment guidelines, given the recent

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increases in interest rates. It is possible that the Company will diversify its future investments in bonds, although management does not foresee significant changes in the risk profile.
Claims and Surrenders. As noted in the table below, claims and surrenders increased 9.9% from $12.1 million in the third quarter of 2005 to $13.3 million in the third quarter 2006. Except for the continued adverse development of losses related to Hurricane Katrina, claims and surrenders grew commensurately with premiums in the third quarter of 2006.
                 
    Three Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
    (In thousands)  
Death claims
  $ 4,553       4,290  
Surrender benefits
    4,382       4,101  
Endowments
    2,585       2,366  
Casualty claims
    1,418       1,046  
Other policy benefits
    277       226  
Accident and health benefits
    121       90  
 
           
 
               
Total claims and surrenders
  $ 13,336       12,119  
 
           
Reserves. The change in future policy benefit reserves increased from $6.7 million in the third quarter of 2005 to $7.4 million in the third quarter of 2006, predominantly due to the significant volume of new business written over the past two years and a change in product mix in 2005 and 2006, which resulted in larger first year reserves.
Policyholder Dividends. Policyholder dividends increased 13.3% during the third quarter of 2006 to $1.5 million from $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2005, due to the continued issuance of large volumes of participating ordinary whole life products. Virtually all of our policies on foreign nationals are participating. The dividends are factored into our premium pricing to minimize the impact on profitability.
Commissions. Commissions decreased 1.0% for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 to $8.2 million from $8.3 million in the third quarter of 2005. International Life segment commissions decreased from $5.2 million to $4.7 million, due to the slowdown in first year policies in the Pacific Rim.
Underwriting, Acquisition and Insurance Expense. Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses increased 3.4% to $6.1 million in the third quarter of 2006, compared to $5.9 million in the same period in 2005. The increase was primarily attributable to a larger contribution to the Company’s profit sharing plan, as a result of the inclusion of Security Plan field and home office personnel, as well as the increased cost of employee benefits, which grew at more than 8.0% last year. As consolidation of Security Plan’s operations and systems continues through late 2006 and early 2007, management believes additional expense reductions can be achieved.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs. Capitalized deferred policy acquisition costs decreased from $6.2 million in the third quarter of 2005 to $6.1 million during the same period of 2006, a 1.1% decrease. The decrease of deferred policy acquisition cost fell commensurately with commissions. Amortization of these costs was $3.2 million and $2.8 million, respectively, in the third quarters of 2006 and 2005.

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Amortization of Cost of Customer Relationships Acquired and Other Intangibles. Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired decreased from $2.7 million in the third quarter of 2005 to $842,000 in the same period of 2006. Amortization was lower for Security Plan, at $576,000 for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2005, due to higher amortization in the third quarter of 2005 because of uncertainty related to the hurricanes of August and September of 2005. Additionally, CICA amortized $272,000 in the third quarter of 2006 versus $530,000 in the same period of 2005, as persistency improved on acquired blocks of business.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
Overview
Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 were $114.8 million, a 10.7% increase over the same period in 2005 when revenues were $103.7 million. Total revenues from our International Life segment amounted to $68.3 million during the first nine months of
2006, compared to $57.8 million for the same period of 2005, an increase of 18.1%, reflecting continued growth in new business.
For the first nine months of 2006, Home Service revenues amounted to $38.6 million, compared to $37.8 million in 2005, an increase of 2.2%. While the increase in Home Service revenue is minimal, management is optimistic about the level of business written. Since the hurricanes of August and September 2005, Security Plan experienced a loss of approximately 5% of its then existing life business; therefore, the current year result indicates an increase of 6.7% over the post-hurricane block. In our Domestic Life segment, total U.S. life revenues for the first nine months of 2006 amounted to $7.3 million compared to $7.4 million in the same period of 2005.
Consolidated Results
The following table sets forth our net income for periods indicated:
                         
            Net Income   Net Income
Nine Months           Per Class A and B   Per Class A and B
Ended   Net Income   Common Share   Common Share
September 30   (In thousands)   Basic   Diluted
2006
  $ 5,591     $ 0.10     $ 0.09  
2005
    4,209       0.07       0.07  
As further discussed below, a decrease in amortization of cost of customer relationships was the primary contributor to the increase in earnings.
Premium Income. Premium income for the first nine months of 2006 increased to $92.4 million from $84.9 million in the same period of 2005, or 8.9%. The 2006 increase was due primarily to increased new business issued in the International Life segment. Additionally, premium losses in Security Plan as the result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were minimal and have been made up through increased new business during 2006.

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Net Investment Income. Net investment income increased 13.6% during the first nine months of 2006 to $20.0 million, compared to $17.6 million during the same period of 2005. Available returns were higher during 2006 compared to 2005, as well as the growth in invested assets. Additionally, invested assets were lower in 2005 due to management’s decision in April 2005 to retire the $30 million debt incurred in the acquisition of Security Plan. We continue to invest in bonds of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises, such as FNMA and FHLMC. Management is currently reviewing its investment guidelines, given the recent increases in interest rates. It is possible that the Company will diversify its future investments in bonds, although management does not foresee significant changes in the risk profile.
Claims and Surrenders. As noted in the table below, claims and surrenders increased 10.0% from $37.3 million in the first nine months of 2005 to $41.0 million in 2006. The 2006 increase primarily relates to casualty claims from Hurricane Katrina that continued in 2006, as well as an increase in endowments.
                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2006     2005  
    (In thousands)  
Death claims
  $ 16,016       16,432  
Surrender benefits
    12,681       11,485  
Endowments
    7,532       6,413  
Casualty claims
    3,990       2,033  
Other policy benefits
    687       583  
Accident and health benefits
    408       336  
 
           
 
               
Total claims and surrenders
  $ 41,314       37,282  
 
           
Endowment benefits increased 17.4% from $6.4 million in the first nine months of 2005 to $7.5 million in the same period of 2006. We have a series of international policies that carry an immediate endowment benefit of an amount elected by the policyowner. This endowment is paid annually. Like policy dividends, endowments are factored into the premium and, as such, the increase should have no adverse impact on profitability.
Casualty claims and other policy benefits amounted to $4.7 million in the first nine months of 2006, compared to $2.6 million in 2005. These other benefits are comprised of supplemental contract benefits, interest on policy funds and assorted other miscellaneous policy benefits. In 2006, Home Service casualty claims totaled $4.0 million, compared to $2.0 million in 2005. The large increase was due to Hurricane Katrina. Specifically, an unexpected surge in hurricane-related claims cost occurred in 2006 as a result of delayed reporting of claims by displaced homeowners and regulatory-mandated mediation, which impacted numerous claims that were previously closed.
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Reserves. The change in future policy benefit reserves increased from $18.2 million in the first nine months of 2005 to $22.0 million, a 20.9% increase over the same period of 2006, predominantly due to the significant volume of new business written over the past two years and a change in product mix in 2005 and 2006, which resulted in larger first year reserves.
Policyholder Dividends. Policyholder dividends increased 12.6% during the first nine months of 2006 to $3.8 million from $3.4 million in the same period of 2005, due to the continued issuance of large volumes of participating ordinary whole life products. Virtually all of our policies on foreign nationals are participating. The dividends are factored into our premium pricing to minimize the impact on profitability.
Commissions. Commissions increased 8.7% during the first nine months of 2006 to $25.8 million from $23.8 million in 2005, which is commensurate to the growth of new premiums of 8.9% through nine months of 2006.
Underwriting, Acquisition and Insurance Expense. Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses increased 10.9% to $21.4 million in the first nine months of 2006 compared to $19.3 million during the same period in 2005. The increase was largely due to an increased contribution to the Company’s profit sharing plan, as well as increased costs associated with employee benefits. As consolidation of Security Plan’s operations and systems continues through late 2006 and early 2007, management believes additional expense reductions can be achieved.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs. Capitalized deferred policy acquisition costs increased 11.4% from $17.2 million in the first nine months of 2005 to $19.1 million during the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily related to the increase in new life production discussed above, as well as a change in actuarial assumptions on 2006 issues due to higher commissions being paid in 2006 in the Home Service market. Amortization of these costs was $8.9 million and $7.4 million, respectively, in the first nine months of 2006 and 2005.
Amortization of Cost of Customer Relationships Acquired and Other Intangibles. Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired and other intangibles decreased from $5.2 million in the first nine months of 2005 to $2.5 million during the same period in 2006, due to no amortization for SPLIC in the first quarter of 2006. In the third quarter of 2005, SPLIC amortized $2.3 million because of uncertainty from the August and September 2005 hurricanes. The model used to amortize this intangible indicated that no amortization was required for the fourth quarter of 2005 or the first quarter of 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity refers to a company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flows to meet the needs of its operations. Liquidity is managed on insurance operations to ensure stable and reliable sources of cash flows to meet obligations and is provided by a variety of sources.
Liquidity requirements of Citizens are met primarily by funds provided from operations. Premium deposits and revenues, investment income and investment maturities are the primary sources of funds while investment purchases, policy benefits, and operating expenses are the primary uses of funds. We historically have not had to liquidate invested assets to provide cash flow. During the fourth quarter of 2005 and the first six months of 2006, however, SPFIC sold

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approximately $3.1 million of bonds in order to meet the cash outflow related to claims from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Such sales were not needed in the third quarter of 2006. Additionally, in early 2005, management chose to pay off the $30 million in debt incurred in the Security Plan transaction. Our investments consist primarily of marketable debt securities that could be readily converted to cash for liquidity needs.
A primary liquidity concern is the risk of an extraordinary level of early policyholder withdrawals. We include provisions within our insurance policies, such as surrender charges, that help limit and discourage early withdrawals. Since these contractual withdrawals, as well as the level of surrenders experienced, have been largely consistent with our assumptions in asset liability management, our associated cash outflows have to date not had an adverse impact on our overall liquidity. Individual life insurance policies are less susceptible to withdrawal than annuity reserves and deposit liabilities because policyholders may incur surrender charges and undergo a new underwriting process in order to obtain a new insurance policy. Cash flow projections and cash flow tests under various market interest rate scenarios are also performed annually to assist in evaluating liquidity needs and adequacy. We currently anticipate that available liquidity sources and future cash flows will be adequate to meet our needs for funds.
In the past, cash flows from our insurance operations have been sufficient to meet current needs. Cash flows from operating activities were $24.2 million and $19.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. We have traditionally also had significant cash flows from both scheduled and unscheduled investment security maturities, redemptions, and prepayments. Net cash outflows from investment activity totaled $18.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and net cash inflows totaled $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The outflows from investing activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, primarily related to the investment of excess cash and cash equivalents generated from operations. In 2005, the inflow resulted from significant call activity in our fixed income portfolio.
Stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2006 was $140.8 million compared to $137.0 million at December 31, 2005. The 2006 increase was due to earnings during the period, offset by an increase in unrealized losses during the period.
Invested assets increased 5.0% to $508.9 million at September 30, 2006 from $484.8 million at December 31, 2005. Fixed maturities are categorized into two classifications: fixed maturities held-to-maturity, which are reported at amortized cost, and fixed maturities available-for-sale, which are reported at fair value.
Fixed maturities available-for-sale and fixed maturities held-to-maturity were 93.6% and 1.1%, respectively, of invested assets at September 30, 2006. Fixed maturities held to maturity, amounting to $5.5 million at September 30, 2006, consist of U.S. Treasury securities. Management has the intent and ability to hold the securities in unrealized loss positions to maturity or full recovery in value.
Policy loans comprised 4.7% of invested assets at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005. These loans, which are secured by the underlying policy values, have yields ranging from 5% to 12% and maturities that are related to the maturity or termination of the applicable policies. Management believes that we maintain adequate liquidity despite the uncertain maturities of these loans.

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Our cash balances at our two primary depositories were significantly in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation coverage at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005. Management monitors the solvency of all financial institutions in which we have funds to minimize the exposure for loss. Management does not believe we are at significant risk for such a loss. During 2006, we intend to continue to utilize high grade commercial paper as a cash management tool to minimize excess cash balances and enhance returns.
In the wake of bankruptcy filings by large corporations in recent years, concern was raised regarding the use of certain off-balance sheet special purpose entities such as partnerships to hedge or conceal losses related to investment activity. We do not utilize special purpose entities as investment vehicles, nor are there any such entities in which we have an investment that engage in speculative activities of any description, and we do not use such investments to hedge our investment positions.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has established minimum capital requirements in the form of Risk-Based Capital (RBC). RBC factors the type of business written by an insurance company, the quality of its assets, and various other factors into account to develop a minimum level of capital called “authorized control level RBC” and compares this level to an adjusted statutory capital that includes capital and surplus as reported under statutory accounting principles, plus certain investment reserves. Should the ratio of adjusted statutory capital to control level risk-based capital fall below 200%, a series of actions by the affected company would begin. At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, all of our insurance subsidiaries were above required minimum levels, except for SPFIC, which was below minimum levels prior to capital contributions from its parent. In November of 2006, Security Plan expects to make a $1 million contribution to SPFIC to allow SPFIC to remain above the minimum amount of capital required by Louisiana law.
In March 2004, we signed a revolving line of credit agreement with Regions Bank for a $30 million credit facility for use in acquisitions. On October 1, 2004, we entered into a Second Amendment to the Loan Agreement that converted into a term loan a $30 million advance against the line of credit made in connection with the acquisition of Security Plan. The loan was repaid in April 2005. In November 2005, we executed documents to renew the line of credit through October 2006, and to increase the borrowing capacity to $75 million. No amounts were outstanding at September 30, 2006. Provisions of the outstanding preferred stock issue limit the amount we can borrow without the Company’s preferred stockholders’ consent to $30 million. Management expects to renew the $75 million line in November 2006.

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We have committed to the following contractual obligations as of September 30, 2006 with the payments due by the period indicated below:
                                         
Contractual           Less than     1 to 3     3 to 5     More than  
Obligation   Total     1 year     years     years     5 years  
            (In Thousands)  
 
Operating leases
  $ 766       291       333       142        
Other
    86       42       44              
 
                             
Total operating leases and other
    852       333       377       142        
 
                             
 
                                       
Future policy benefit reserves:
                                       
 
                                       
Life insurance
    463,856       171       961       9,022       453,784  
Annuities
    20,615       8,205       5,668       3,670       2,990  
Accident and health
    10,819       10,819                    
 
                             
Total future policy benefit reserves
    495,290       19,195       6,629       12,692       456,774  
 
                             
 
                                       
Policy claims payable:
                                       
 
                                       
Life insurance
    5,583       5,583                    
Accident and health
    1,260       1,260                    
Casualty
    1,237       1,237                    
 
                             
Total policy claims payable
    8,080       8,080                    
 
                             
 
                                       
Series A-1 and A-2 preferred stock
    16,251                   16,251        
 
                             
 
                                       
Total contractual obligations
  $ 520,473       27,608       7,006       29,085       456,774  
 
                             
The payments related to the future policy benefits and policy claims payable reflected in the table above have been projected utilizing assumptions based upon our historical experience and anticipated future experience.
Parent Company Liquidity and Capital Resources
We are a holding company and have had minimal operations of our own. Our assets consist of the capital stock of our subsidiaries. Accordingly, our cash flows depend upon the availability of statutorily permissible payments, primarily payments under management agreements from our two primary life insurance subsidiaries, CICA and Security Plan. The ability to make payments is limited by applicable laws and regulations of Colorado, the state in which CICA is domiciled, and Louisiana, the state in which Security Plan is domiciled, which subject insurance operations to significant regulatory restrictions. These laws and regulations require, among other things, that these insurance subsidiaries maintain minimum solvency requirements and limit the amount of dividends these subsidiaries can pay to the holding company. We historically have not relied upon dividends from subsidiaries for our cash flow needs and we do not intend to do so in the future.

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We are not currently planning to make any significant capital expenditures. We may make acquisitions in 2007 or subsequent years, and we could incur debt as we did in the Security Plan acquisition.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our critical accounting policies are as follows:
Policy Liabilities
Future policy benefit reserves have been computed by the net level premium method with assumptions as to investment yields, dividends on participating business, mortality and withdrawals based upon our industry experience. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of policy liabilities and the increase in future policy benefit reserves. Management’s judgments and estimates for future policy benefit reserves provide for possible unfavorable deviation.
We continue to use the original assumptions (including a provision for the risk of adverse deviation) in subsequent periods to determine the changes in the liability for future policy benefits (the “lock-in concept”) unless a premium deficiency exists. Management monitors these assumptions and has determined that a premium deficiency does not exist. Management believes that our policy liabilities and increase in future policy benefit reserves as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 are based upon assumptions, including a provision for the risk of adverse deviation, that do not warrant revision.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Cost of Customer Relationships
Acquisition costs, consisting of commissions and policy issuance, underwriting and agency expenses that relate to and vary with the production of new business, are deferred. These deferred policy acquisition costs are amortized primarily over the estimated premium paying period of the related policies in proportion to the ratio of the annual premium recognized to the total premium revenue anticipated, using the same assumptions as were used in computing liabilities for future policy benefits.
We utilize the factor method to determine the amount of costs to be capitalized and the ending asset balance. The factor method is based on the ratio of premium revenue recognized for the policies in force at the end of each reporting period compared to the premium revenue recognized for policies in force at the beginning of the reporting period. The factor method ensures that policies that lapsed or surrendered during the reporting period are no longer included in the deferred policy acquisition costs calculation. The factor method limits the amount of deferred costs to its estimated realizable value, provided actual experience is comparable to that contemplated in the factors.
Inherent in the capitalization and amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs are certain management judgments about what acquisition costs are deferred, the ending asset balance and the annual amortization. Over 85% of our capitalized deferred acquisition costs are attributed to first year excess commissions. The remaining 15% are attributed to costs that vary with and are directly related to the acquisition of new and renewal insurance business. Those costs generally include costs related to the production, underwriting and issuance of new business. Use of the

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factor method, as discussed above, limits the amount of unamortized deferred policy acquisition costs to its estimated realizable value provided actual experience is comparable to that contemplated in the factors and results in amortization amounts such that policies that lapse or surrender during the period are no longer included in the ending deferred policy acquisition cost balance.
A recoverability test that considers among other things, actual experience and projected future experience, is performed at least annually by third party actuarial consultants. These annual recoverability tests initially calculate the available premium (gross premium less benefit net premium less percent of premium expense) for the next 30 years. The available premium per policy and the deferred policy acquisition costs per policy are then calculated. The deferred policy acquisition costs are then evaluated over two methods utilizing reasonable assumptions and two other methods using pessimistic assumptions. The two methods using reasonable assumptions illustrate an early-deferred policy acquisition recoverability period. The two methods utilizing pessimistic assumptions still support early recoverability of our aggregate deferred policy acquisition costs. Based upon the analysis performed to only capitalize expenses that vary with and are directly related to the acquisition of new and renewal insurance business, utilization of the factor method and annual recoverability testing, management believes that our deferred policy acquisition costs and related amortization as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 limits the amount of deferred costs to its estimated realizable value.
The value of customer relationships acquired in the Company’s various acquisitions, which is included in cost of customer relationships acquired in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, was determined based on the present value of future profits discounted at a risk-adjusted rate of return. The cost of customer relationships acquired is being amortized over the anticipated premium paying period for premium paying policies and over the anticipated in-force amount for paid up policies. Management periodically reevaluates and adjusts amortization expense based upon reassessments of the timing of future profits.
Excess of Cost Over Net Assets Acquired and Other Intangible Assets
The excess of cost over net assets acquired (goodwill) and other intangible assets determined to have an indefinite useful life is accounted for under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Accordingly, goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but rather are subjected to annual impairment analyses, while intangibles with definitive lives are amortized over the life of the asset. The Company performed assessments of whether there was an indication that goodwill and intangible assets were impaired on December 31, 2005 and concluded there was no goodwill or intangible impairment as of that date. The Company will perform an assessment of whether there is an indication that goodwill and intangible assets are impaired on December 31, 2006.
The Company periodically monitors long-lived assets and certain intangible assets, such as excess of cost over net assets acquired, cost of customer relationships acquired and other intangible assets, for impairment. An impairment loss is recorded in the period in which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the fair value of expected future cash flows. Any amounts deemed to be impaired are charged, in the period in which such impairment was determined, as an expense against earnings. No such loss was recorded in 2005.

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Valuation of Investments in Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities
At September 30, 2006, investments in fixed maturity and equity securities were 94.7% and 0.9%, respectively, of total investments. Approximately 98.9% of our fixed maturities were classified as available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2006, with the remaining 1.1% classified as held-to-maturity securities based upon our intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity. All equity securities at September 30, 2006 are classified as available-for-sale securities. We had no fixed maturity or equity securities that are classified as trading securities at September 30, 2006.
Additionally, at September 30, 2006, 67.4% of our fixed maturity securities were invested in securities backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government or in U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises. We evaluate the carrying value of our fixed maturity and equity securities at least quarterly. A decline in the fair value of any fixed maturity or equity security below cost that is deemed other than temporary is charged to earnings resulting in the establishment of a new cost basis for the security. The new cost basis is not changed for subsequent recoveries in the fair value of the fixed maturity or equity security. With the exception of Security Plan, virtually all investments of our subsidiaries are in bonds that carry the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government or U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises. Security Plan has significant investments in corporate and municipal bonds.
Gross unrealized losses on fixed maturities available-for-sale amounted to $9.0 million as of September 30, 2006. These securities are primarily investments in callable instruments issued by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises and U.S. Government agencies. It is remote that unrealized losses on these securities will result in realized losses, since we have the intent and believe we have the ability to hold these securities to the maturity date. Based upon our review of individual holdings and emphasis on investing in fixed maturity securities primarily composed of obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored corporations, U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of the U.S. Government and agencies and our analysis whether declines in fair value below cost are temporary or other-than-temporary, management believes that our investments in fixed maturity and equity securities at September 30, 2006 are not impaired, and no other-than-temporary losses need to be recorded. The losses are primarily due to the coupon interest rate being less than the prevailing market interest rates at September 30, 2006.
All of our securities are being monitored by us to determine if the unrealized loss as of September 30, 2006 indicates there is a loss that is other-than-temporary. As of September 30, 2006, we have determined that there are no other-than-temporary impairments on these securities that have not already been recorded.
Premium Revenue and Related Expenses
Beginning in the first quarter of 2006, the Company began accruing premium revenue based on the gross amount due, rather than just a portion of that amount, in accordance with SFAS 60. The impact was not material to the financial statements.
Premiums on life policies are recognized as earned when due. Accident and health policies are recognized as revenue over the contract period on a pro rata basis. Benefits and expenses are associated with earned premiums so as to result in recognition of profits over the estimated life of the contracts. This matching is accomplished by means of provisions for future benefits and the capitalization and amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs.

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Annuity policies, primarily flexible premium fixed annuity products, are accounted for in a manner consistent with accounting for interest bearing financial instruments. Premium receipts are not reported as revenues, but rather as deposit liabilities to annuity contracts. The annuity products issued do not include fees or other such charges.
In 2005 and prior, the Company reported annuity deposits as revenue when received, with an equal offsetting amount deducted as policy benefit expense. Beginning with the first quarter of 2006, annuities are accounted for in a manner consistent with the accounting for interest-bearing instruments.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2005, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement of Position (SOP) 05-1, Accounting by Insurance Enterprises for Deferred Acquisition Costs in Connection with Modifications or Exchanges of Insurance Contracts (SOP 05-1). SOP 05-1 provides guidance on accounting by insurance enterprises for deferred acquisition costs on internal replacements of insurance and investment contracts other than those specifically described in Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 97, Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises for Certain Long-Duration Contracts and For Realized Gains and Losses from the Sale of Investments. SOP 05-1 defines an internal replacement as a modification in product benefits, features, rights, or coverages that occurs by the exchange of a contract for a new contract, or by amendment, endorsement, or rider to a contract, or by the election of a feature or coverage within a contract. Under SOP 05-1, modifications that result in a substantially unchanged contract will be accounted for as a continuation of the replaced contract. A replacement contract that is substantially changed will be accounted for as an extinguishment of the replaced contract resulting in a release of unamortized deferred acquisition costs and unearned inducements associated with the replaced contract. The guidance in SOP 05-1 will be applied prospectively and is effective for internal replacements occurring in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SOP 05-1 and does not expect that the pronouncement will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. This Interpretation defines the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of FIN 48 will have on its financial position and results of operations.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement does not require any new fair value measurements, but the application of this Statement could change current practices in

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determining fair value. The Company plans to adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 157 on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.
In September 2006, the SEC issued SAB No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements. SAB No. 108 addresses quantifying the financial statement effects of misstatements, specifically, how the effects of prior year uncorrected errors must be considered in quantifying misstatements in the current year financial statements. SAB No. 108 does not change the SEC staff’s previous positions in SAB No. 99, Materiality, regarding qualitative consideration in assessing the materiality of misstatements. SAB No. 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. SAB No. 108 offers special transition provisions only for circumstances where its application would have altered previous materiality conclusions. In those circumstances, the SEC staff will not object if a registrant does not restate its prior period financial statements. Instead, such a registrant may reflect the cumulative effect of applying SAB No. 108 as an adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006, with disclosure of the nature and amount of each individual error being corrected in the cumulative adjustment, including when and how each error being corrected arose. The Company anticipates adopting SAB No. 108 in the fourth quarter of 2006, recording a cumulative opening January 1, 2006 adjustment to increase its retained deficit by approximately $3.5 million, decrease assets by approximately $1.6 million and increase liabilities by approximately $1.9 million.
ITEM 3.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
General
The nature of our business exposes us to investment market risk. Market risk is the risk of loss that may occur when changes in interest rates and public equity prices adversely affect the value of our invested assets. Interest rate risk is our primary market risk exposure. Substantial and sustained increases and decreases in market interest rates can affect the market value of our investments. The market value of our fixed maturity, mortgage loan portfolio and policy loans generally increases when interest rates decrease, and decreases when interest rates increase.
Market Risk Related to Interest Rates
Our exposure to interest rate changes results from our significant holdings of fixed maturity investments, policy loans and mortgage loans on real estate, all of which comprised more than 99.5% of our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2006. These investments are mainly exposed to changes in U.S. Treasury rates. Our fixed maturities investments include U.S. Government bonds, securities issued by government agencies, and corporate bonds. Approximately 67.4% of the fixed maturities we owned at September 30, 2006 are instruments of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises, or are backed by U.S. Government agencies.
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test scenarios that assume either upward or downward 100 basis point shifts in the prevailing interest rates. Should prevailing interest rates move upward, the Company has the ability to hold its current fixed maturities until such time as they mature. The following tables set forth the potential amount of unrealized gains (losses) that could be caused by 100 basis point upward and downward shifts on our available-for-sale fixed maturities investments as of the dates indicated:
September 30, 2006
(In thousands)
                                         
Decreases in Interest Rates     Increases in Interest Rates  
300 Basis   200 Basis     100 Basis     100 Basis     200 Basis     300 Basis  
Points   Points     Points     Points     Points     Points  
$45,185
  $ 29,375     $ 18,217     $ (35,307 )   $ (54,886 )   $ (86,762 )
 
                             
December 31, 2005
(In thousands)
                                         
Decreases in Interest Rates     Increases in Interest Rates  
300 Basis   200 Basis     100 Basis     100 Basis     200 Basis     300 Basis  
Points   Points     Points     Points     Points     Points  
$65,930
  $ 42,730     $ 23,279     $ (42,198 )   $ (73,921 )   $ (102,269 )
 
                             
While the test scenario is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect our expectations regarding future interest rates or the performance of fixed-income markets, it is a near-term change that illustrates the potential impact of such events. Due to the composition of our book of insurance business, we believe it is unlikely that we would encounter large surrender activity due an interest rate increase that would force us to dispose of our fixed maturities at a loss.
There are no fixed maturities or other investments that we classify as trading instruments. At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, we had no investments in derivative instruments.
Market Risk Related to Equity Prices
Changes in the level or volatility of equity prices affect the value of equity securities we hold as investments. However, our equity investments portfolio was less than 1% of our total investments at September 30, 2006. Thus, we believe that significant decreases in the equity markets would have an immaterial impact on our total investment portfolio.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure, among other things, that material information relating to our Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to the officers who certify our financial reports and to the other members of senior management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure in reports we file with the SEC.

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Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer are responsible for establishing and maintaining our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)). These disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within specified time periods. Based upon our evaluation at the end of the period, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, because of the material weakness discussed below, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2006. We are implementing new disclosure controls and procedures to remediate this deficiency.
A “material weakness” in internal control over financial reporting is defined by Auditing Standard No. 2 of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board as a significant deficiency, or combination of significant deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
During the course of preparing the financial statements for this Report, we discovered cumulative misstatements of approximately $3.0 million that were attributed to periods prior to December 31, 2004. These misstatements, which we believe are not material, are discussed further in note 1 to the financial statements in this Report. We intend to make adjustments to our accounts at the end of this year, in accordance with recent guidance from the SEC as set forth in SAB 99 and SAB 108, concerning the process of quantifying and reporting financial statement misstatements. Based on the accounting treatment allowed under SAB 108 after applying a dual method to evaluate the materiality of misstatements, the net adjustment will be recorded by increasing our retained deficit as of January 1, 2006 by this amount and making corresponding adjustments to multiple balance sheet accounts. We do not expect such accounts to include fixed maturity or equity securities or policy liabilities.
We have determined that not identifying and quantifying these misstatements on a timely basis is indicative of a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. This weakness relates to the non-timely review of underlying supporting accounting records from periods before implementation of improved disclosure and financial reporting control procedures to remedy an internal control weakness, as we discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. As discussed in the Form 10-K, although we improved our management oversight and review protocols and provided for additional accounting personnel and cross-training of accounting personnel, we did not implement sufficient procedures for the timely review of supporting work papers and documentation for prior accounting periods, where the effects of prior misstatements could materially affect the financial statements for subsequent reporting periods. This process would have included not only a review of these materials, but also adequate analyses to assure that the accounting treatment conformed with U.S. GAAP.
In order to remediate this internal control weakness, we have developed additional controls and we intend to implement and test these additional controls to assure that proper reviews of prior-period accounting records are performed to assure that subsequent financial statements conform to U.S. GAAP.
Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
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financial reporting occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. We continue to monitor and evaluate our internal controls. Our management is focused on improving and refining those controls already in place, as well as evaluating procedures that have changed, although we cannot rule out the need to make further changes to our internal controls over financial reporting in the future.
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
      Cause Number 03-0505; Citizens Insurance Company of America, Citizens, Inc., Harold E. Riley and Mark A. Oliver, Petitioners v. Fernando Hakim Daccach, Respondent, in the Supreme Court of Texas.
 
      This lawsuit has been certified as a class action by the Texas District Court, Austin, Texas, and affirmed by the Court of Appeals for the Third District of Texas, relating to the original action filed in 1999. We appealed the grant of class status to the Texas Supreme Court, with oral arguments occurring on October 21, 2004. We have not yet received a decision from the Texas Supreme Court.
 
      The suit names as a class all non-U.S. residents who purchased insurance policies or made premium payments since August 1996 and assigned policy dividends to two non-U.S. trusts for the purchase of our class A common stock. It alleges that our life insurance policies made available to these non-U.S. residents, when combined with a policy feature that allows policy dividends to be assigned to the trusts for the purpose of accumulating ownership of the our Class A common stock, along with allowing the policyholders to make additional contributions to the trusts, were actually offers and sales of securities that occurred in Texas by unregistered dealers in violation of Texas securities laws. The remedy sought is rescission and return of the insurance premium payments.
 
      We assert that, among other things, U.S. law, including Texas law, does not apply to the operations of the trusts, and therefore, no securities registration provisions apply, nor do laws relating to broker-dealer registration apply. Further, it is our position that the plaintiff’s securities claims, based on Texas securities laws, are not valid, that no broker registration is required by us or our marketing consultants, and the class as defined is not appropriate for class certification because it does not meet the legal requirements for class treatment under Texas law. To date, no hearing on the merits of the case has been scheduled.
 
      We intend to vigorously defend against the class certification, as well as against the other securities related claims in this case. However, we are unable to determine the potential financial magnitude of the claims in the event of a final class certification and the plaintiff’s prevailing on the substantive action, although we would expect a significant adverse financial impact from an adverse class action judgment.

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      We are also a party to various legal proceedings incidental to our business. We have been named as a defendant in various legal actions, including one class action lawsuit filed in Louisiana federal district court, seeking payments for claims denied by us and other declaratory relief relevant to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. We assert, among other things, that the SPFIC policies’ flood exclusion language should apply. We intend to vigorously defend the applicable flood exclusion language and defend against the class certification. In the opinion of management, the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from any contingent liabilities that might arise from this litigation is not considered material in relation to our financial position or results of operations. Reserves for claims payable are based on the expected claim amount to be paid after a case-by-case review of the facts and circumstances relating to each claim. A contingency exists with regard to these reserves until the claims are adjudicated and paid.
Item 1. A Risk Factors
      No change.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
      None.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
      None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
      None
Item 5. Other Information
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Item 6. Exhibits
     
3.1
  Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation (a)
 
   
3.2
  Bylaws (b)
 
   
4.1
  Amendment to State Series A-1 and A-2 Senior Convertible Preferred Stock (j)
 
   
10.1
  Self-Administered Automatic Reinsurance Agreement — Citizens Insurance Company of America and Riunione Adriatica di Sicurta, S.p.A. (c)
 
   
10.2
  Bulk Accidental Death Benefit Reinsurance Agreement between Connecticut General Life Insurance Company and Citizens Insurance Company of America, as amended (d)
 
   
10.3
  Coinsurance Reinsurance Agreement, Assumption Reinsurance Agreement, Administrative Services Agreement dated March 9, 2004, between Citizens Insurance Company of America and Texas International Life Insurance Company, Reinsurance Trust Agreement dated March 9, 2004, by and among Citizens Insurance Company of America, Texas International Life Insurance Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (e)
 
   
10.4
  Coinsurance Reinsurance Agreement, Assumption Reinsurance Agreement, Administrative Services Agreement dated March 9, 2004, between Combined Underwriters Life Insurance Company and Texas International Life Insurance Company, Reinsurance Trust Agreement dated March 9, 2004, by and among Combined Underwriters Life Insurance Company, Texas International Life Insurance Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (f)
 
   
10.5
  Loan Agreement, Security Agreement and Note dated March 22,2004 between Citizens, Inc. and Regions Bank (h)
 
   
10.5(a)
  Second Amendment to Loan Agreement between Citizens, Inc. and Regions Bank dated October 1, 2004 (j)
 
   
10.5(b)
  Security Agreement between Citizens Insurance Company of America and Regions Bank dated October 1, 2004 (j)
 
   
10.5(c)
  Subordinated Debenture dated October 1, 2004, issued by Citizens Insurance Company of America to Citizens, Inc. (o)
 
   
10.6(a)
  Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 12, 2004 among Citizens, Inc., Mainfield Enterprises, Inc., Steelhead Investments Ltd., Portside Growth and Opportunity Fund, and Smithfield Fiduciary LLC (h)
 
   
10.6(b)
  Registration Rights Agreement dated July 12, 2004 among Citizens, Inc., Mainfield Enterprises, Inc., Steelhead Investments Ltd., Portside Growth and Opportunity Fund, and Smithfield Fiduciary LLC (h)
 
   
10.6(c)
  Unit Warrant dated July 12, 2004, to Mainfield Enterprises, Inc. (h)
 
   
10.6(d)
  Unit Warrant dated July 12, 2004, to Steelhead Investments Ltd. (h)
 
   
10.6(e)
  Unit Warrant dated July 12, 2004, to Portside Growth and Opportunity Fund (h)
 
   
10.6(f)
  Unit Warrant dated July 12, 2004, to Smithfield Fiduciary LLC (h)
 
   
10.6(g)
  Warrant to Purchase Class A Common Stock to Mainfield Enterprises, Inc. (h)
 
   
10.6(h)
  Warrant to Purchase Class A Common Stock to Steelhead Investments Ltd. (h)
 
   
10.6(i)
  Warrant to Purchase Class A Common Stock to Portside Growth and Opportunity Fund (h)
 
   
10.6(j)
  Warrant to Purchase Class A Common Stock to Smithfield Fiduciary LLC (h)
 
   
10.6(k)
  Subordination Agreement among Regions Bank, the Purchasers and Citizens, Inc. dated July 12, 2004 (h)
 
   
10.6(l)
  Non-Exclusive Finder’s Agreement dated September 29, 2003, between Citizens, Inc. and the Shemano Group, Inc. (h)
 
   
10.7
  Self-Administered Automatic Reinsurance Agreement between Citizens Insurance Company of America and Converium Reinsurance (Germany) Ltd. (l)
 
   
10.8
  Self-Administered Automatic Reinsurance Agreement between Citizens Insurance Company of America and Scottish Re Worldwide (England) (m)
 
   
10.9
  First Amended and Restated Loan Agreement — Regions Bank, dated December 5, 2005 (n)
 
   
11.0
  Statement re: Computation of per share earnings (i)
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*
 
*   Filed herewith.
 
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(a)   Filed with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
 
(b)   Filed with the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration No. 33-59039, filed with the Commission on May 2, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(c)   Filed as Exhibit 10.8 with the Registration Statement on Form S-4, SEC File No. 333-16163, filed on or about November 4, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(d)   Filed as Exhibit 10.9 with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(e)   Filed on March 22, 2004 as Exhibit 10.8 with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(f)   Filed on March 22, 2004 as Exhibit 10.9 with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(g)   See Note 6 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part 1 of this Form 10-Q.
 
(h)   Filed with the Registrant’s Periodic Report on Form 8-K on July 15, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(i)   Filed on March 26, 2004 as Exhibit 10.10 with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(j)   Filed on October 1, 2004 as Exhibit 10.11 with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(k)   Filed on October 1, 2004 as Exhibit 10.11 with the Registrant’s current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(l)   Filed on March 31, 2005, as Exhibit 10.10(m) with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(m)   Filed on March 31, 2005 as Exhibit 10.10(n) with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(n)   Filed on March 16, 2006 with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, as Exhibit 10.10(o), and incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  CITIZENS, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Harold E. Riley    
    Harold E. Riley   
    Chief Executive Officer and Chairman   
 
     
  By:   /s/ Larry E. Carson    
    Larry E. Carson   
    Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   
 
Date: November 13, 2006

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Exhibit Index
     
 
  Description
 
   
3.1
  Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation (a)
 
   
3.2
  Bylaws (b)
 
   
4.1
  Amendment to State Series A-1 and A-2 Senior Convertible Preferred Stock (j)
 
   
10.1
  Self-Administered Automatic Reinsurance Agreement — Citizens Insurance Company of America and Riunione Adriatica di Sicurta, S.p.A. (c)
 
   
10.2
  Bulk Accidental Death Benefit Reinsurance Agreement between Connecticut General Life Insurance Company and Citizens Insurance Company of America, as amended (d)
 
   
10.3
  Coinsurance Reinsurance Agreement, Assumption Reinsurance Agreement, Administrative Services Agreement dated March 9, 2004, between Citizens Insurance Company of America and Texas International Life Insurance Company, Reinsurance Trust Agreement dated March 9, 2004, by and among Citizens Insurance Company of America, Texas International Life Insurance Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (e)
 
   
10.4
  Coinsurance Reinsurance Agreement, Assumption Reinsurance Agreement, Administrative Services Agreement dated March 9, 2004, between Combined Underwriters Life Insurance Company and Texas International Life Insurance Company, Reinsurance Trust Agreement dated March 9, 2004, by and among Combined Underwriters Life Insurance Company, Texas International Life Insurance Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (f)
 
   
10.5
  Loan Agreement, Security Agreement and Note dated March 22,2004 between Citizens, Inc. and Regions Bank (h)
 
   
10.5(a)
  Second Amendment to Loan Agreement between Citizens, Inc. and Regions Bank dated October 1, 2004 (j)
 
   
10.5(b)
  Security Agreement between Citizens Insurance Company of America and Regions Bank dated October 1, 2004 (j)
 
   
10.5(c)
  Subordinated Debenture dated October 1, 2004, issued by Citizens Insurance Company of America to Citizens, Inc. (o)
 
   
10.6(a)
  Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 12, 2004 among Citizens, Inc., Mainfield Enterprises, Inc., Steelhead Investments Ltd., Portside Growth and Opportunity Fund, and Smithfield Fiduciary LLC (h)
 
   
10.6(b)
  Registration Rights Agreement dated July 12, 2004 among Citizens, Inc., Mainfield Enterprises, Inc., Steelhead Investments Ltd., Portside Growth and Opportunity Fund, and Smithfield Fiduciary LLC (h)
 
   
10.6(c)
  Unit Warrant dated July 12, 2004, to Mainfield Enterprises, Inc. (h)
 
   
10.6(d)
  Unit Warrant dated July 12, 2004, to Steelhead Investments Ltd. (h)
 
   
10.6(e)
  Unit Warrant dated July 12, 2004, to Portside Growth and Opportunity Fund (h)
 
   
10.6(f)
  Unit Warrant dated July 12, 2004, to Smithfield Fiduciary LLC (h)
 
   
10.6(g)
  Warrant to Purchase Class A Common Stock to Mainfield Enterprises, Inc. (h)
 
   
10.6(h)
  Warrant to Purchase Class A Common Stock to Steelhead Investments Ltd. (h)
 
   
10.6(i)
  Warrant to Purchase Class A Common Stock to Portside Growth and Opportunity Fund (h)
 
   
10.6(j)
  Warrant to Purchase Class A Common Stock to Smithfield Fiduciary LLC (h)
 
   
10.6(k)
  Subordination Agreement among Regions Bank, the Purchasers and Citizens, Inc. dated July 12, 2004 (h)
 
   
10.6(l)
  Non-Exclusive Finder’s Agreement dated September 29, 2003, between Citizens, Inc. and the Shemano Group, Inc. (h)
 
   
10.7
  Self-Administered Automatic Reinsurance Agreement between Citizens Insurance Company of America and Converium Reinsurance (Germany) Ltd. (l)
 
   
10.8
  Self-Administered Automatic Reinsurance Agreement between Citizens Insurance Company of America and Scottish Re Worldwide (England) (m)
 
   
10.9
  First Amended and Restated Loan Agreement — Regions Bank, dated December 5, 2005 (n)
 
   
11.0
  Statement re: Computation of per share earnings (i)
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*
 
*   Filed herewith.
 
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(a)   Filed with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
 
(b)   Filed with the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration No. 33-59039, filed with the Commission on May 2, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(c)   Filed as Exhibit 10.8 with the Registration Statement on Form S-4, SEC File No. 333-16163, filed on or about November 4, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(d)   Filed as Exhibit 10.9 with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(e)   Filed on March 22, 2004 as Exhibit 10.8 with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(f)   Filed on March 22, 2004 as Exhibit 10.9 with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(g)   See Note 6 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part 1 of this Form 10-Q.
 
(h)   Filed with the Registrant’s Periodic Report on Form 8-K on July 15, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(i)   Filed on March 26, 2004 as Exhibit 10.10 with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(j)   Filed on October 1, 2004 as Exhibit 10.11 with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(k)   Filed on October 1, 2004 as Exhibit 10.11 with the Registrant’s current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(l)   Filed on March 31, 2005, as Exhibit 10.10(m) with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(m)   Filed on March 31, 2005 as Exhibit 10.10(n) with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(n)   Filed on March 16, 2006 with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, as Exhibit 10.10(o), and incorporated herein by reference.

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