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Derivative Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments
4. Derivative Instruments

We use a variety of derivative instruments to manage risks, primarily equity, interest rate, credit, foreign currency and market volatility. See Note 6 – Fair Value for information about the fair value hierarchy for derivatives.

The following table presents the notional amount and fair value of derivative instruments:
SuccessorPredecessor
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value
(In millions)AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Derivatives designated as hedges
Foreign currency hedges
Swaps6,617 $678 $109 6,371 $281 $56 
Forwards5,009 427 6,395 189 
Interest rate swaps4,468 — 676 2,783 — 173 
Forwards on net investments235 — 231 — 
Interest rate swaps6,770 28 500 — 
Total derivatives designated as hedges1,140 796 470 236 
Derivatives not designated as hedges
Equity options60,234 1,076 105 57,890 3,629 115 
Futures21 20 33 67 — 
Total return swaps137 — 14 231 10 — 
Foreign currency swaps2,928 149 90 2,592 57 19 
Interest rate swaps461 69 483 78 
Credit default swaps10 — 10 — 
Foreign currency forwards11,623 478 215 7,382 76 98 
Embedded derivatives
Funds withheld including related party(5,087)— 1,360 45 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities— 5,451 — 14,907 
Total derivatives not designated as hedges(3,295)5,878 5,277 15,188 
Total derivatives$(2,155)$6,674 $5,747 $15,424 

Derivatives Designated as Hedges

Cash Flow Hedges We used foreign currency swaps to convert foreign currency denominated cash flows of investments or liabilities to US dollars to reduce cash flow fluctuations due to changes in currency exchange rates. Effective January 1, 2022, our cash flow hedges were redesignated to fair value hedges as they no longer qualified for cash flow hedge accounting. The following is a summary of the gains (losses) related to cash flow hedges:
Predecessor
(In millions)Three months ended June 30, 2021Six months ended June 30, 2021
Foreign currency swaps – Other comprehensive income$88 $57 
Foreign currency swaps – Investment related gains (losses)27 27 

There were no amounts deemed ineffective during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

Fair Value Hedges – We use foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency swaps, foreign currency interest rate swaps and interest rate swaps that are designated and accounted for as fair value hedges to hedge certain exposures to foreign currency risk and interest rate risk. The foreign currency forward price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment is made at a specified future date.
The following represents the carrying amount and the cumulative fair value hedging adjustments included in the hedged assets or liabilities:
SuccessorPredecessor
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In millions)
Carrying amount of the hedged assets or liabilities1
Cumulative amount of fair value hedging gains (losses)
Carrying amount of the hedged assets or liabilities1
Cumulative amount of fair value hedging gains (losses)
AFS securities
Foreign currency forwards$3,966 $(354)$4,224 $(136)
Foreign currency swaps4,524 (441)— — 
Mortgage loans – Foreign currency forwards— — 1,686 (44)
Interest sensitive contract liabilities
Foreign currency swaps1,067 93 — — 
Foreign currency interest rate swaps4,348 495 2,773 121 
Interest rate swaps6,770 93 500 — 
1 The carrying amount disclosed for AFS securities is amortized cost.

The following is a summary of the gains (losses) related to the derivatives and related hedged items in fair value hedge relationships:
Amount Excluded
(In millions)DerivativesHedged ItemsNetRecognized in income through amortization approachRecognized in income through changes in fair value
Three months ended June 30, 2022 (Successor)
Investment related gains (losses)
Foreign currency forwards$201 $(232)$(31)$16 $— 
Foreign currency swaps242 (252)(10)— — 
Foreign currency interest rate swaps(335)298 (37)— — 
Interest rate swaps(5)18 13 — — 
Interest sensitive contract benefits
Foreign currency interest rate swaps15 (14)— — 
Three months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)
Investment related gains (losses)
Foreign currency forwards$(13)$29 $16 $— $— 
Foreign currency interest rate swaps(9)(4)— — 
Interest sensitive contract benefits
Foreign currency interest rate swaps(4)— — 
Amount Excluded
(In millions)DerivativesHedged ItemsNetRecognized in income through amortization approachRecognized in income through changes in fair value
Six months ended June 30, 2022 (Successor)
Investment related gains (losses)
Foreign currency forwards$328 $(358)$(30)$30 $
Foreign currency swaps333 (347)(14)— — 
Foreign currency interest rate swaps(494)495 — — 
Interest rate swaps(77)93 16 — — 
Interest sensitive contract benefits
Foreign currency interest rate swaps25 (23)— — 
Six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)
Investment related gains (losses)
Foreign currency forwards$205 $(188)$17 $— $— 
Foreign currency interest rate swaps(31)32 — — 
Interest sensitive contract benefits
Foreign currency interest rate swaps(5)— — 
The following is a summary of the gains (losses) excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness that were recognized in OCI:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Six months ended June 30, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Foreign currency forwards$16 $$(57)$
Foreign currency swaps65 — — 

Net Investment Hedges – We use foreign currency forwards to hedge the foreign currency exchange rate risk of our investments in subsidiaries that have a reporting currency other than the US dollar. We assess hedge effectiveness based on the changes in forward rates. During the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, these derivatives had gains of $23 million and $0 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, these derivatives had gains of $25 million and losses of $2 million, respectively. These derivatives are included in foreign currency translation and other adjustments on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the cumulative foreign currency translations recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) related to these net investment hedges were gains of $25 million and $1 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, there were no amounts deemed ineffective.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges

Equity options – We use equity indexed options to economically hedge fixed indexed annuity products that guarantee the return of principal to the policyholder and credit interest based on a percentage of the gain in a specified market index, primarily the S&P 500. To hedge against adverse changes in equity indices, we enter into contracts to buy equity indexed options. The contracts are net settled in cash based on differentials in the indices at the time of exercise and the strike price.

Futures – Futures contracts are purchased to hedge the growth in interest credited to the customer as a direct result of increases in the related indices. We enter into exchange-traded futures with regulated futures commission clearing brokers who are members of a trading exchange. Under exchange-traded futures contracts, we agree to purchase a specified number of contracts with other parties and to post variation margin on a daily basis in an amount equal to the difference in the daily fair values of those contracts.

Total return swaps – We purchase total rate of return swaps to gain exposure and benefit from a reference asset or index without ownership. Total rate of return swaps are contracts in which one party makes payments based on a set rate, either fixed or variable, while the other party makes payments based on the return of the underlying asset or index, which includes both the income it generates and any capital gains.

Interest rate swaps – We use interest rate swaps to reduce market risks from interest rate changes and to alter interest rate exposure arising from duration mismatches between assets and liabilities. With an interest rate swap, we agree with another party to exchange the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts tied to an agreed-upon notional principal amount at specified intervals.

Credit default swaps – Credit default swaps provide a measure of protection against the default of an issuer or allow us to gain credit exposure to an issuer or traded index. We use credit default swaps coupled with a bond to synthetically create the characteristics of a reference bond. These transactions have a lower cost and are generally more liquid relative to the cash market. We receive a periodic premium for these transactions as compensation for accepting credit risk.

Hedging credit risk involves buying protection for existing credit risk. The exposure resulting from the agreements, which is usually the notional amount, is equal to the maximum proceeds that must be paid by a counterparty for a defaulted security. If a credit event occurs on a reference entity, then a counterparty who sold protection is required to pay the buyer the trade notional amount less any recovery value of the security.

Embedded derivatives – We have embedded derivatives which are required to be separated from their host contracts and reported as derivatives. Host contracts include reinsurance agreements structured on a modified coinsurance (modco) or funds withheld basis and indexed annuity products.
The following is a summary of the gains (losses) related to derivatives not designated as hedges:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Six months ended June 30, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Equity options$(1,571)$1,044 $(2,279)$1,546 
Futures(86)44 (119)55 
Swaps(74)(11)36 
Foreign currency forwards362 (19)517 (50)
Embedded derivatives on funds withheld(2,682)1,391 (5,202)258 
Amounts recognized in investment related gains (losses)(4,051)2,465 (7,094)1,845 
Embedded derivatives in indexed annuity products1
1,487 (1,183)2,444 (848)
Total net gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedges$(2,564)$1,282 $(4,650)$997 
1 Included in interest sensitive contract benefits on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

Credit Risk—We may be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of counterparty nonperformance on derivative financial instruments. Generally, the current credit exposure of our derivative contracts is the fair value at the reporting date less any collateral received from the counterparty.

We manage credit risk related to over-the-counter derivatives by entering into transactions with creditworthy counterparties. Where possible, we maintain collateral arrangements and use master netting agreements that provide for a single net payment from one counterparty to another at each due date and upon termination. We have also established counterparty exposure limits, where possible, in order to evaluate if there is sufficient collateral to support the net exposure.

Collateral arrangements typically require the posting of collateral in connection with its derivative instruments. Collateral agreements often contain posting thresholds, some of which may vary depending on the posting party’s financial strength ratings. Additionally, a decrease in our financial strength rating to a specified level can result in settlement of the derivative position.

The estimated fair value of our net derivative and other financial assets and liabilities after the application of master netting agreements and collateral were as follows:
Gross amounts not offset on the condensed consolidated balance sheets
(In millions)
Gross amount recognized1
Financial instruments2
Collateral (received)/pledgedNet amount
Off-balance sheet securities collateral3
Net amount after securities collateral
June 30, 2022 (Successor)
Derivative assets$2,932 $(1,204)$(1,904)$(176)$— $(176)
Derivative liabilities(1,223)1,204 304 285 — 285 
December 31, 2021 (Predecessor)
Derivative assets$4,387 $(430)$(3,934)$23 $— $23 
Derivative liabilities(472)430 32 (10)— (10)
1 The gross amounts of recognized derivative assets and derivative liabilities are reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, amounts not subject to master netting or similar agreements were immaterial.
2 Represents amounts offsetting derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to an enforceable master netting agreement or similar agreement that are not netted against the gross derivative assets or gross derivative liabilities for presentation on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
3 For non-cash collateral received, we do not recognize the collateral on our balance sheet unless the obligor (transferor) has defaulted under the terms of the secured contract and is no longer entitled to redeem the pledged asset. Amounts do not include any excess of collateral pledged or received.