10-Q 1 a2116811z10-q.txt 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ~~/X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003~~

OR ~~/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 333-49581, 033-63657~~

ING Insurance Company of America -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida 06-1286272 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS employer identification no.) incorporation or organization) Corporate Center One, 2202 North Westshore Boulevard, #350, Tampa, Florida 33607 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (813) 281-3773 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former name, former address and formal 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. Yes __X__ No ______ APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 25,500 shares of Common Stock as of August 12, 2003, all of which were directly owned by ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company. NOTE: WHEREAS ING INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10Q, THIS FORM IS BEING FILED WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT PURSUANT TO GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(2). ING INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (A wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company) Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2003 INDEX

2 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ING INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (A wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (Millions)

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 3 ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) ING INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (A wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company) CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Millions, except share data)

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 4 ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) ING INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (A wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY (Unaudited) (Millions)

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 5 ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) ING INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (A wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Millions)

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 6 ING INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF ING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY) NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION ING Insurance Company of America ("IICA", or the "Company"), is a provider of financial products and services in the United States. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company ("ILIAC"). ILIAC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lion Connecticut Holdings, Inc. ("Lion Connecticut"). Lion Connecticut's ultimate parent is ING Groep N.V. ("ING"), a financial services company based in The Netherlands. The condensed financial statements and notes as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 ("interim periods") have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and are unaudited. The condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. These condensed financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes as presented in the Company's 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for the full year. Certain reclassifications have been made to 2002 financial information to conform to the 2003 presentation. The Company conducts its business through one operating segment, U.S. Financial Services ("USFS"), and revenue reported by the Company is predominantly derived from external customers. 2. RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ACCOUNTING FOR GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS During 2002, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("FAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("FAS No.142"). The adoption of this standard resulted in an impairment loss of $101.8 million which was recorded by the Company in the fourth quarter of 2002. This impairment loss represented the entire carrying amount of goodwill, net of accumulated amortization. This impairment charge was shown as a change in accounting principle on the December 31, 2002 Income Statement. Effective January 1, 2002, the Company applied the non-amortization provision of the new standard, therefore, the Company's net income is comparable for all periods presented. 3. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In July 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement of Position (SOP) 03-1, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING BY INSURANCE ENTERPRISES FOR CERTAIN NONTRADITIONAL LONG-DURATION CONTRACTS AND FOR SEPARATE ACCOUNTS, which the Company intends to adopt on January 1, 2004. The impact on the financial statements is not known at this time. 7 ING INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF ING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY) NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued) 4. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS AND VALUE OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs ("DAC") is an asset, which represents certain costs of acquiring certain insurance business, which are deferred and amortized. These costs, all of which vary with and are primarily related to the production of new and renewal business, consist principally of commissions, certain underwriting and contract issuance expenses, and certain agency expenses. Value of business acquired ("VOBA") is an asset, which represents the present value of estimated net cash flows embedded in the Company's contracts, which existed at the time the Company was acquired by ING. DAC and VOBA are evaluated for recoverability at each balance sheet date and these assets would be reduced to the extent that gross profits are inadequate to recover the asset. The amortization methodology varies by product type based upon two accounting standards: FAS No. 60, "Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises" ("FAS No. 60") and FAS No. 97, "Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises for Certain Long-Duration Contracts and Realized Gains and Losses from the Sale of Investments" ("FAS No. 97"). Under FAS No. 60, acquisition costs for traditional life insurance products, which primarily include whole life and term life insurance contracts, are amortized over the premium payment period in proportion to the premium revenue recognition. Under FAS No. 97, acquisition costs for universal life and investment-type products, which include universal life policies and fixed and variable deferred annuities, are amortized over the life of the blocks of policies (usually 25 years) in relation to the emergence of estimated gross profits from surrender charges, investment margins, mortality and expense margins, asset-based fee income, and actual realized gains (losses) on investments. Amortization is adjusted retrospectively when estimates of current or future gross profits to be realized from a group of products are revised. VOBA activity for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was as follows:

5. INCOME TAXES The Company's effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and June 30, 2002 were 22.9% and 30.8%, respectively. The Company's effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 were 21.6% and 33.3%, respectively. The decreases in effective tax rates resulted primarily from an increase in the deduction allowed for dividends received. 8 ING INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF ING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY) NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued) 6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES LITIGATION The Company is a party to threatened or pending lawsuits arising from the normal conduct of business. Due to the climate in insurance and business litigation, suits against the Company sometimes include claims for substantial compensatory, consequential or punitive damages and other types of relief. Moreover, certain claims are asserted as class actions, purporting to represent a group of similarly situated individuals. While it is not possible to forecast the outcome of such lawsuits, in light of existing insurance, reinsurance and established reserves, it is the opinion of management that the disposition of such lawsuits will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company's operations or financial position. 9 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION OVERVIEW The following narrative analysis of the results of operations and financial condition presents a review of the ING Insurance Company of America ("IICA", or the "Company") as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002. This review should be read in conjunction with the condensed financial statements and other data presented herein, as well as the "Management's Narrative Analysis of the Results of Operations and Financial Condition" section contained in the Company's 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K. NATURE OF BUSINESS The Company offers qualified and nonqualified annuity contracts that include a variety of funding and payout options for individuals and employer sponsored retirement plans qualified under Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b), as well as nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Annuity contracts may be deferred or immediate (payout annuities). These products also include programs offered to qualified plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans that package administrative and record-keeping services along with a variety of investment options, including affiliated and nonaffiliated mutual funds and variable and fixed investment options. RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ACCOUNTING FOR GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS During 2002, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("FAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("FAS No.142"). The adoption of this standard resulted in an impairment loss of $101.8 million which was recorded by the Company in the fourth quarter of 2002. This impairment loss represented the entire carrying amount of goodwill, net of accumulated amortization. This impairment charge was shown as a change in accounting principle on the December 31, 2002 Income Statement. Effective January 1, 2002, the Company applied the non-amortization provision of the new standard, therefore, the Company's net income is comparable for all periods presented. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In July 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement of Position (SOP) 03-1, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING BY INSURANCE ENTERPRISES FOR CERTAIN NONTRADITIONAL LONG-DURATION CONTRACTS AND FOR SEPARATE ACCOUNTS, which the Company intends to adopt on January 1, 2004. The impact on the financial statements is not known at this time. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES GENERAL The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires the use of estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying condensed financial statements and related footnotes. These 10 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (continued) CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an on-going basis based on historical developments, market conditions, industry trends and other information that is reasonable under the circumstances. There can be no assurance that actual results will conform to estimates and assumptions, and that reported results of operations will not be materially adversely affected by the need to make future accounting adjustments to reflect changes in these estimates and assumptions from time to time. The Company has identified the following estimates as critical in that they involve a higher degree of judgment and are subject to a significant degree of variability. In developing these estimates management makes subjective and complex judgments that are inherently uncertain and subject to material change as facts and circumstances develop. Although variability is inherent in these estimates, management believes the amounts provided are appropriate based upon the facts available upon compilation of the condensed financial statements. INVESTMENT IMPAIRMENT TESTING The Company reviews the general account investments for impairments by considering the length of the time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; future economic conditions and market forecasts; and the Company's intent and ability to retain the investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery in fair value. Based on the facts and circumstances of each case, management uses judgment in deciding whether any calculated impairments are temporary or other than temporary. For those impairments judged to be other than temporary, the Company reduces the carrying value of those investments to the current fair value and records impairment losses for the difference. AMORTIZATION OF DEFERRED ACQUISITION COSTS AND VALUE OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED Deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC") and value of business acquired ("VOBA") are amortized with interest over the life of the contracts (usually 25 years) in relation to the present value of estimated gross profits from projected interest margins, asset-based fees, policy administration and surrender charges less policy maintenance fees. Changes in assumptions can have a significant impact on the calculation of DAC/VOBA and its related amortization patterns. Due to the relative size of the DAC/VOBA balance and the sensitivity of the calculation to minor changes in the underlying assumptions and the related volatility that could result in the reported DAC/VOBA balance, the Company performs a quarterly analysis of DAC/ VOBA. At each balance sheet date, actual historical gross profits are reflected and expected future gross profits and related assumptions are evaluated for continued reasonableness. Any adjustment in estimated profit requires that the amortization rate be revised retroactively to the date of policy or contract issuance ("unlocking"), which could be significant. The cumulative difference related to prior periods is recognized as a component of the current period's amortization, along with amortization associated with the actual gross profits of the period. In general, increases in estimated returns result in increased expected future profitability and may lower the rate of 11 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (continued) CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) amortization, while increases in lapse/surrender and mortality assumptions or decreases in returns reduce the expected future profitability of the underlying business and may increase the rate of amortization. One of the most significant assumptions involved in the estimation of future gross profits for variable universal life and deferred annuity products is the assumed return associated with future separate account performance. To reflect the near-term and long-term volatility in the equity markets this assumption involves a combination of near-term expectations and a long-term assumption about market performance. The overall return generated by the separate account is dependent on several factors, including the relative mix of the underlying sub-accounts among bond funds and equity funds as well as equity sector weightings. FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION/RISK FACTORS In connection with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company cautions readers regarding certain forward-looking statements contained in this report and in any other statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company, whether or not in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Forward-looking statements are statements not based on historical information and which relate to future operations, strategies, financial results, or other developments. Statements using verbs such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe" or words of similar import generally involve forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, forward-looking statements include statements which represent the Company's beliefs concerning future levels of sales and redemptions of the Company's products, investment spreads and yields, or the earnings and profitability of the Company's activities. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control and many of which are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Whether or not actual results differ materially from forward-looking statements may depend on numerous foreseeable and unforeseeable developments. Some may be national in scope, such as general economic conditions, changes in tax law and changes in interest rates (for additional information, see the Legal Initiatives section below). Some may be related to the insurance industry generally, such as pricing competition, regulatory developments and industry consolidation. Others may relate to the Company specifically, such as credit, volatility and other risks associated with the Company's investment portfolio. Investors are also directed to consider other risks and uncertainties discussed in documents filed by the Company with the SEC. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking information. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Fee income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 decreased by $1.2 million and $2.2 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2002. The decrease in fee income was 12 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (continued) RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) primarily due to the decrease in average variable assets under management by the Company. Substantially all of the fee income on variable assets is calculated based on average assets under management, which decreased primarily due to the continued decline in the equity markets. Net investment income decreased $0.8 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2002. The decrease in net investment income is primarily due to lower investments yields and a decrease in average assets under management with fixed options. Net realized capital gains for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 increased by $4.0 million and $4.4 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2002. Net realized gains were primarily affected by a decrease in the 10-year treasury rate between the comparative periods. A significant variable affecting realized gains and losses is the 10-year treasury yield. This rate decreased from 4.8% to 3.5% between June 30, 2002 and 2003. In a declining rate environment, the market value of fixed maturities held in the Company's portfolio increases assuming no credit deterioration. The increase in net realized gains reflects the impact of this variable on the overall sale of fixed maturities. Interest credited and other benefits to contractholders for the six months ended June 30, 2003 in contrast to the comparative period in 2002, remained flat. A decrease of $0.9 million between the three months ended June 30, 2003 and three months ended June 30, 2002, was primarily due to a decrease in credited rates to contractholders and a decline in average assets under management with fixed options. Underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2003 decreased by $0.5 million compared to the same period in 2002, the lower expenses are primarily due to a decrease in general expenses and commissions. A decrease of $0.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2002, was due to a decrease in general expenses and commissions partially offset by a decrease in policy acquisition costs. The reduction in general expenses was a result of lower allocation of expenses by ILIAC to the Company due to lower new and renewal business and increased efficiencies. Commissions decreased during the periods as a result of decreases in new and renewal business (fee income) generated during the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the same periods in 2002. Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, decreased by $1.4 million and $2.2 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2002. Decreased amortization during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003, was primarily due to improved stock market and fund performance. Amortization of long-duration products is recorded in proportion to actual and estimated future gross profits. Estimated gross profits are computed based on underlying assumptions related to the underlying contracts, including but not limited to interest margins, mortality, lapse, premium persistency, expenses, and asset growth. The decrease in the amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of insurance acquired reflects the impact of these variables on the overall book of business. 13 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (continued) RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Net income increased by $3.6 million and $3.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, as compared to the three and months ended June 30, 2002. Improved earnings are primarily the result of increased net realized gains and a decrease in total benefits, losses and expenses partially offset by a decrease in fee income and net investment income. The Company's annuity deposits and assets under management are as follows:

(1) Excludes net unrealized capital gains of $9.3 million and $4.2 million at June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. (2) Includes $408.5 million and $484.5 million at June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, of assets invested through the Company's products in unaffiliated mutual funds. FINANCIAL CONDITION INVESTMENTS FIXED MATURITIES At June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the Company's carrying value of available for sale fixed maturities including securities pledged to creditors (hereinafter referred to as "total fixed maturities") represented 100% of the total general account invested assets for both periods. For the same periods, $100.9 million, or 72% of total fixed maturities, and $118.2 million, or 91% of total fixed maturities, respectively, supported experience-rated products. Total fixed maturities reflected net unrealized capital gains of $9.3 million and $8.0 million at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively. It is management's objective that the portfolio of fixed maturities be of high quality and be well diversified by market sector. The fixed maturities in the Company's portfolio are generally rated by external rating agencies and, if not externally rated, are rated by the Company on a basis believed to be similar to that used by the rating agencies. The average quality rating of the Company's fixed maturities portfolio was AA- at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002. Fixed maturities rated BBB and below may have speculative characteristics and changes in economic conditions or other circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the issuer to make principal and interest payments than is the case with higher rated fixed maturities. 14 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (continued) INVESTMENTS (continued) The percentage of total fixed maturities by quality rating category is as follows:

The percentage of total fixed maturities by market sector is as follows:

(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated The Company analyzes the general account investments to determine whether there has been an other than temporary decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis in accordance with FAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." Management considers the length of the time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; future economic conditions and market forecasts; and the Company's intent and ability to retain the investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery in fair value. If it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a debt security will not be collected, an other than temporary impairment is considered to have occurred. When a decline in fair value is determined to be other than temporary, the individual security is written down to fair value and the loss accounted for as a realized loss. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Liquidity is the ability of the Company to generate sufficient cash flows to meet the cash requirements of operating, investing, and financing activities. The Company's principal sources of liquidity are product charges, investment income and maturing investments. Primary uses of these funds are payments of commissions and operating expenses, interest credits, investment purchases, as well as withdrawals and surrenders. 15 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (continued) LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (continued) The Company's liquidity position is managed by maintaining adequate levels of liquid assets, such as cash or cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company has entered into agreements with ILIAC under which ILIAC has agreed to cause the Company to have sufficient capital to meet certain capital and surplus levels. Management believes that its sources of liquidity are adequate to meet the Company's short-term cash obligations. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners' ("NAIC") risk-based capital requirements require insurance companies to calculate and report information under a risk-based capital formula. These requirements are intended to allow insurance regulators to monitor the capitalization of insurance companies based upon the type and mixture of risks inherent in a Company's operations. The formula includes components for asset risk, liability risk, interest rate exposure, and other factors. The Company has complied with the NAIC's risk-based capital reporting requirements. Amounts reported indicate that the Company has total adjusted capital above all required capital levels. LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 which was enacted in the second quarter may impact the Company. The Act's provisions, which reduce the tax rates on long-term capital gains and corporate dividends, impact the relative competitiveness of the Company's products especially variable annuities. Other legislative proposals under consideration include repealing the estate tax, changing the taxation of products, changing life insurance company taxation and making changes to nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements. Some of these proposals, if enacted, could have a material effect on life insurance, annuity and other retirement savings product sales. The impact on the Company's tax position and products cannot be predicted. ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES a) The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that material information relating to the Company required to be disclosed in the Company's periodic SEC filings is made known to them in a timely manner. b) There has not been any change in the internal controls over financial reporting of the Company that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect these internal controls. 16 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is a party to threatened or pending lawsuits arising from the normal conduct of business. Due to the climate in insurance and business litigation, suits against the Company sometimes include claims for substantial compensatory, consequential or punitive damages and other types of relief. Moreover, certain claims are asserted as class actions, purporting to represent a group of similarly situated individuals. While it is not possible to forecast the outcome of such lawsuits, in light of existing insurance, reinsurance and established reserves, it is the opinion of management that the disposition of such lawsuits will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company's operations or financial position. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K a) Exhibits None. b) Reports on Form 8-K. None. 17 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. ING INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (Registrant) August 12, 2003 By /s/ Cheryl L. Price ------------------- ----------------------- (Date) Cheryl L. Price Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer By /s/ David A. Wheat ----------------------- David A. Wheat Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

18 CERTIFICATION I, David A. Wheat, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of ING Insurance Company of America; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: (a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (c) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Date: August 12, 2003 By /s/ David A. Wheat -------------------------------------------------- David A. Wheat Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

19 CERTIFICATION I, Keith Gubbay, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of ING Insurance Company of America; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: (a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (c) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. ~~Date August 12, 2003 By /s/ Keith Gubbay -------------------------------------------------- Keith Gubbay President (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Executive Officer)~~

20 CERTIFICATION Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, the undersigned officer of ING Insurance Company of America (the "Company") hereby certifies that, to the officer's knowledge, the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. August 12, 2003 By /s/ David A. Wheat ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- (Date) David A. Wheat Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document. 21 CERTIFICATION Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, the undersigned officer of ING Insurance Company of America (the "Company") hereby certifies that, to the officer's knowledge, the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. August 12, 2003 By /s/ Keith Gubbay ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- (Date) Keith Gubbay President

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document. 22

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