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Realized Investment Gains (Losses), All Investments

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Represents the total realized gain (loss) included in earnings during the period as a result of investments other than derivative financial instruments, net of the amount recognized in earnings for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of investments in debt and equity securities.

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Amount of realized gain (loss) on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (trading).

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Amount of unrealized and realized gain (loss) on investment in equity security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (FV-NI).

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Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

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Amount of gain (loss) included in earnings for investments classified as other.

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Amount of realized gain (loss) on investment in marketable security, including other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI).

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