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On June 30, 2021, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of January 18, 2021, by and among Sutton Holdings Investments, Ltd. (“Buyer”), Sutton Holdings Merger Sub, L.P., Hopmeadow Holdings, LP (“HHLP”) and Hopmeadow Holdings GP LLC, the owners of HHLP sold all of the issued and outstanding equity interests in HHLP, a parent of Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company and Talcott Resolution Life and Annuity Insurance Company (“Talcott Resolution”), to Buyer, an affiliate of Sixth Street, a global investment firm. Talcott Resolution will continue to administer your Contract and remains responsible for paying all contractual guarantees and General Account liabilities under your Contract subject to its financial strength and claims paying ability. The terms, features and benefits of your Contract will NOT change as a result of the sale. Talcott Resolution Distribution Company remains the principal underwriter for the Contracts.

*If we do not receive written instructions from you as to which of the above available options you wish to exercise upon the expiration of a Guarantee Period and the only Guarantee Period which would otherwise be available to you extends past your Annuity Commencement Date, your Contract Value will not be invested into a new Subsequent Guarantee Period. Instead, at the end of your current Guarantee Period, your Contract Value will be held in a holding account. Contract Value in the holding account will earn interest at the rate of 3% per year. Contract Value will remain in the holding account until you elect to surrender your Contract or select an Annuity Option or your Contract is automatically annuitized when the Annuity Commencement Date is reached. When you surrender your Contract, or select an Annuity Option, or are defaulted to an Annuity Option upon reaching your Annuity Commencement Date, no surrender charge or MVA will be assessed.

While you may transfer to a different then available Guarantee Period with a duration of five (5) years or more, you cannot transfer into a Guarantee Period with a duration that will take you past your Annuity Commencement Date. We reserve the right to direct reinvestment of contract sums into the longest then available guarantee period duration provided that such renewal guarantee period duration does not expire beyond your Annual Commencement Date. That means that if you elected to begin Annuity Payouts on your Annuitant's 90th birthday and your Annuitant is 87 years old, you would not be able to transfer into a new Guarantee Period unless you extended your Annuity Commencement Date (or Option End Date for beneficiary continued contracts). In this type of scenario, we may specify that the available Guarantee Period is of a three (3) year duration. Certain guarantee periods may not be currently available to certain classes of contract holders.

We assess a Surrender Charge when you request a full or partial Surrender, unless your Surrender occurs at the end of a Guarantee Period. The percentage we assess for the Surrender Charge varies according to the length of time between the beginning of the Guarantee Period in effect at the time of your Surrender and the date of your request for Surrender. When you request a Surrender, we deduct the dollar amount you request from your Contract Value. Then we subtract any interest we have credited to your Contract in the 12 months prior to the request for Surrender that has not already been withdrawn from the amount requested for Surrender. This difference is then the amount subject to a Surrender Charge. We then determine the appropriate percentage of Surrender Charge, if any, to be deducted by calculating the length of time the money has been part of your present Guarantee Period. We deduct the percentage of the amount Surrendered from the amount you requested, and, provided there is no MVA, pay you that amount.

Surrenders made under the Nursing Home Waiver Rider. We will waive any Surrender Charge applicable to a partial or full Surrender if you, the joint owner or the Annuitant, is confined for at least 180 calendar days to a: (a) hospital recognized as a general hospital by the proper authority of the state in which it is located; or (b) hospital recognized as a general hospital by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals; or (c) facility certified by Medicare as a hospital or long-term care facility; or (d) nursing home licensed by the state in which it is located and offers the services of a registered nurse 24 hours a day. If you, the joint owner or the Annuitant is confined when you purchase the Contract, this waiver is not available. For the waiver to apply, you must: (a) have owned the Contract continuously since it was issued, (b) provide written proof of confinement satisfactory to us,and (c) request the Surrender within 91 calendar days of the last day of confinement. Your confinement must be at the recommendation of a physician for medically necessary reasons. This waiver may not be available in all states. Please contact your investment professional or us to determine if it is available for you.

The MVA reflects both the amount of time left in your Guarantee Period, and, the difference between the Guarantee Rate credited to your current Guarantee Period and the interest rate we are crediting to a Guarantee Period with a duration equal to the amount of time left in your Guarantee Period. If your Guarantee Period's interest rate is lower than the interest rate we are currently crediting the remaining Guarantee Period, then the application of the MVA will reduce the amount you receive. Conversely, if your Guarantee Period's interest rate is higher than the interest rate we are crediting for the remaining Guarantee Period, then the application of the MVA will increase the amount you receive.

For example, assume you purchase a Contract with an Initial Guarantee Period of ten (10) years crediting interest at an Initial Guarantee Rate of 8% on an annual basis. You request a partial Surrender at the end of the seventh Contract Year. At the time you request a Surrender, our interest rate is 6% on an annual basis for Subsequent Guarantee Periods with a three-year duration, the amount of time left in your Initial Guarantee Period. Then the amount payable upon partial Surrender will increase after the application of the MVA. On the other hand, if we are crediting an interest rate higher than your 8% Initial Guarantee Rate, then the application of the MVA will decrease the amount payable to you upon partial Surrender.

The Beneficiary of a non-qualified Contract or IRA may also elect the "Single Life Expectancy Only" option. This option allows the Beneficiary to take the Death Benefit in a series of payments spread over a period equal to the Beneficiary's remaining life expectancy. Distributions are calculated based on IRS life expectancy tables. This option is subject to different limitations and conditions depending on whether the Contract is non-qualified or an IRA. For details on specific limitations pertaining to IRAs and other Tax-Qualified contracts please see "Federal Tax Considerations" Section I “Information Regarding Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans.”

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Contract Owner

There is a surviving joint Contract Owner

The Annuitant is living or deceased

Joint Contract Owner receives the Death Benefit.

Contract Owner

There is no surviving joint Contract Owner

The Annuitant is living or deceased

Designated Beneficiary receives the Death Benefit.

Contract Owner

There is no surviving joint Contract Owner or surviving Beneficiary

The Annuitant is living or deceased

Contract Owner's estate receives the Death Benefit.

Annuitant

The Annuitant is also the Contract Owner

There is no named Contingent Annuitant

Designated Beneficiary receives the Death Benefit.

Annuitant

The Contract Owner is a trust or other non-natural person

There is no named Contingent Annuitant

The Contract Owner receives the Death Benefit.

Annuitant

The Contract Owner is living

There is no named Contingent Annuitant

The Contract Owner is presumed to be the Contingent Annuitant and the Contract continues. The Contract Owner may waive this presumption and receive the Death Benefit.

Joint and Last Survivor Life Annuity with Payments for a Period Certain — We will make Annuity Payouts as long as either the Annuitant or Joint Annuitant are living, but Annuity Payouts are at least guaranteed for a period of time you select between five (5) years and 100 years minus the age of the Annuitant. If, at the death of the last Annuitant, Annuity Payouts have been made for less than the minimum elected number of years, then the Beneficiary may elect to (a) continue Annuity Payouts for the remainder of the minimum elected number of years or (b) receive the commuted value in one sum. When one Annuitant dies, we continue to make Annuity Payouts to the other Annuitant until that second Annuitant dies. When choosing this option, you must decide what will happen to the Annuity Payouts after the first Annuitant dies and the Period Certain has ended. You must select Annuity Payouts that:

The Tables in the Contract provide for guaranteed dollar amounts of monthly payments for each $1,000 applied under the Annuity Payout Options. Under the Life Annuity, Life Annuity with Cash Refund and Life Annuity with Payments for a Period Certain, the amount of each Annuity Payout will depend upon the age and gender of the Annuitant at the time the first Annuity Payout is due. Under the Joint and Last Survivor Life Annuity and Joint and Last Survivor Life Annuity with Payments for a Period Certain, the amount of the first Annuity Payout will depend upon the gender of both Annuitants and their ages at the time the Annuity Payout is due.

A non-qualified Contract may be assigned. We must be properly notified in writing of an assignment. Any Annuity Payouts or surrenders requested or scheduled before we record an assignment will be made according to the instructions we have on record. We are not responsible for determining the validity of an assignment. Assigning a non-qualified Contract may require the payment of income taxes and certain penalty taxes. A qualified Contract may not be transferred or otherwise assigned (whether directly or used as collateral for a loan), unless allowed by applicable law and approved by us in writing. We can withhold our consent for any reason. We are not obligated to process any request for approval within any particular time frame. Please consult a qualified tax adviser before assigning your Contract.

In establishing Guaranteed Interest Rates, we intend to take into account the yields available on the instruments in which we intend to invest the proceeds from the Contracts. Our investment strategy with respect to the proceeds attributable to the Contracts will generally be to invest in investment-grade (or comparable investment quality) debt instruments having durations tending to match the applicable Guarantee Periods. The foregoing notwithstanding, we may also invest in other securities; including but not limited to, U.S. Treasury obligations, U.S. Government agency and instrumentality obligations, mortgage-backed securities and high-yield (junk) bonds. We are not obligated to invest the proceeds attributable to the Contract according to any particular strategy, except as may be required by applicable law. The investment strategy applied to separate account investments from these contracts may not necessarily be consistent with investment strategies applied with respect to investments from other modified guaranty annuity contract investments held within this separate account.

The consolidated financial statements and the related financial statement schedules of Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), and for the period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Predecessor Company), included in this Registration Statement, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their reports appearing herein. Such financial statements and financial statement schedules are included in reliance upon the reports of such firm given their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

We rely heavily on interconnected computer systems and digital data to conduct our annuity products business. Because our business is highly dependent upon the effective operation of our computer systems and those of our business partners, our business is vulnerable to disruptions from utility outages, and susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from information systems failure (e.g., hardware and software malfunctions), and cyber-attacks. These risks include, among other things, the theft, misuse, corruption and destruction of data maintained online or digitally, interference with or denial of service, attacks on websites and other operational disruption and unauthorized release of confidential customer information. Such systems failures and cyber-attacks affecting us, any third-party administrator, intermediary and other affiliated or third-party service provider may adversely affect us and your Contract Value. For instance, systems failures and cyber-attacks may interfere with our processing of contract transactions, including the processing of orders from our website, impact our ability to calculate Contract Value, cause the release and possible destruction of confidential customer or business information, impede order processing, subject us and/or our service providers and intermediaries to regulatory fines and financial losses and/or cause reputational damage. There may also be an increased risk of cyber-attacks during periods of geopolitical or military conflict (such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the resulting response by the United States and other countries). There can be no assurance that we or our service providers will avoid losses affecting your Contract due to cyber-attacks or information security breaches in the future.

We are also exposed to risks related to natural and man-made disasters, including public health crises (such as COVID-19), terrorist acts, and other severe events that could adversely affect our ability to conduct our business operations. While we have adopted a business continuity plan and taken precautions, we cannot assure you that such events will not result in short- or long-term interruptions to our business operations, particularly if such events affect our computer systems or result in a significant number of our employees becoming unavailable. Interruptions to our business operations may interfere with our ability to effectively administer the Contract, including our ability to process orders and calculate Contract Value. Our third-party service providers and other third-parties related to our business (such as financial intermediaries or, in the case of our variable products, underlying funds) are subject to similar risks, risks of political instability, and disruptions to their business operations may cause interruptions to our own business operations. Even if our employees and the employees of our service providers are able to work remotely, those remote work arrangements could result in our business operations being less efficient than under normal circumstances and could lead to delays in our processing of Contract-related transactions, including orders from Contract owners.

The following summary of tax rules does not provide or constitute any tax advice. It provides only a general discussion of certain of the expected federal income tax consequences with respect to amounts contributed to, invested in or received from a Contract, based on our understanding of the existing provisions of the Code, Treasury Regulations thereunder, and public interpretations thereof by the IRS (e.g., Revenue Rulings, Revenue Procedures or Notices) or by published court decisions. This summary discusses only certain federal income tax consequences to United States Persons, and does not discuss state, local or foreign tax consequences. The term United States Persons means citizens or residents of the United States, domestic corporations, domestic partnerships, trusts or estates that are subject to United States federal income tax, regardless of the source of their income. See "Non-Resident Aliens and Foreign Entities" below regarding annuity purchases by, or payments to, non-U.S. persons.

We have prepared this summary after consultation with tax counsel, but no opinion of tax counsel has been obtained. We do not make any guarantee or representation regarding any tax status (e.g., federal, state, local or foreign) of any Contract or any transaction involving a Contract. In addition, there is always a possibility that the tax treatment of an annuity contract could change by legislation or other means (such as regulations, rulings or judicial decisions). Moreover, it is always possible that any such change in tax treatment could be made retroactive (that is, made effective prior to the date of the change). Accordingly, you should consult a qualified tax adviser for complete information and advice before purchasing a Contract.

In addition, although this discussion addresses certain tax consequences if you use the Contract in various arrangements, including Charitable Remainder Trusts, tax-qualified retirement arrangements, deferred compensation plans, split-dollar insurance arrangements or other employee benefit arrangements, this discussion is not exhaustive. The tax consequences of any such arrangement may vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances of each individual arrangement and whether the arrangement satisfies certain tax qualification or classification requirements. In addition, the tax rules affecting such an arrangement may have changed recently, e.g., by legislation or regulations that affect compensatory or employee benefit arrangements. Therefore, if you are contemplating the use of a Contract in any arrangement the value of which to you depends in part on its tax consequences, you should consult a qualified tax adviser regarding the tax treatment of the proposed arrangement and of any Contract used in it.

The federal, as well as state and local, tax laws and regulations require us to report certain transactions with respect to your Contract (such as an exchange of or a distribution from the Contract) to the IRS and state and local tax authorities, and generally to provide you with a copy of what was reported. This copy is not intended to supplant your own records. It is your responsibility to ensure that what you report to the IRS and other relevant taxing authorities on your income tax returns is accurate based on your books and records. You should review whatever is reported to the taxing authorities by us against your own records, and in consultation with your own tax advisor, and should notify us if you find any discrepancies in case corrections have to be made.

Pursuant to Code Section 72(u), an annuity contract held by a taxpayer other than a natural person generally is not treated as an annuity contract under the Code. Instead, such a non-natural owner is generally required to currently include in gross income for each taxable year the excess of (a) the sum of the net surrender value of the contract as of the end of the taxable year plus all distributions under the contract received during the taxable year or any prior taxable year, over (b) the sum of the amount of net premiums under the contract for the taxable year and prior taxable years and amounts includible in gross income for prior taxable years with respect to such contract under Section 72(u). However, Section 72(u) does not apply to:

iii. Any amount received or deemed received prior to the Annuity Commencement Date (e.g., upon a withdrawal or partial surrender) is deemed to come first from any such "income on the contract" and then from "investment in the contract," and for these purposes such "income on the contract" shall be computed by reference to any aggregation rule in subparagraph 2.c. below. As a result, any such amount received or deemed received (1) shall be includable in gross income to the extent that such amount does not exceed any such "income on the contract," and (2) shall not be includable in gross income to the extent that such amount does exceed any such "income on the contract." If at the time that any amount is received or deemed received there is no "income on the contract" (e.g., because the gross value of the Contract does not exceed the "investment in the contract" and no aggregation rule applies), then such amount received or deemed received will not be includable in gross income, and will simply reduce the "investment in the contract."

the values under the Contracts and the investment in the contracts will be added together to determine the taxation under subparagraph 2.a., above, of amounts received or deemed received prior to the Annuity Commencement Date. Withdrawals will be treated first as withdrawals of income until all of the income from all such Contracts is withdrawn. In addition, the Treasury Department has specific authority under the aggregation rules in Code Section 72(e)(12) to issue regulations to prevent the avoidance of the income-out-first rules for non-periodic distributions through the serial purchase of annuity contracts or otherwise. As of the date of this prospectus, there are no regulations interpreting these aggregation provisions.

If the Contract was obtained by a tax-free exchange of a life insurance or annuity Contract purchased prior to August 14, 1982, then any amount received or deemed received prior to the Annuity Commencement Date shall be deemed to come (1) first from the amount of the "investment in the contract" prior to August 14, 1982 ("pre-8/14/82 investment") carried over from the prior Contract, (2) then from the portion of the "income on the contract" (carried over to, as well as accumulating in, the successor Contract) that is attributable to such pre-8/14/82 investment, (3) then from the remaining "income on the contract" and (4) last from the remaining "investment in the contract." As a result, to the extent, that such amount received or deemed received does not exceed such pre-8/14/82 investment; such amount is not includable in gross income. In addition, to the extent that such amount received or deemed received does not exceed the sum of (a) such pre-8/14/82 investment and (b) the "income on the contract" attributable thereto, such amount is not subject to the 10% penalty tax. In all other respects, amounts received or deemed received from such post-exchange Contracts are generally subject to the rules described in this subparagraph e.

The owner of an annuity contract can direct its insurer to transfer a portion of the contract's cash value directly to another annuity contract (issued by the same insurer or by a different insurer), and such a direct transfer can qualify for tax-free exchange treatment under Code Section 1035 (a "partial exchange"). The IRS in Revenue Procedure 2011-38, indicated that a partial exchange made on or after October 24, 2011 will be treated as a tax-free exchange under Code Section 1035 if there is no distribution from or surrender of, either contract involved in the exchange within 180 days of such exchange. Amounts received as annuity payments for a period of at least 10 years on one or more lives will not be treated as distributions for this purpose. If a transfer does not meet the 180-day test, the IRS will apply general tax rules to determine the substance and treatment of the transfer.

2. Periodic Distributions (payable over a period greater than one year). The portion of a periodic distribution that is includable in gross income is generally subject to federal income tax withholding as if the recipient were married claiming three exemptions, unless the recipient elects otherwise. A recipient may elect out of such withholding, or elect to have income tax withheld at a different rate, by providing a completed election form. If the necessary "election out" forms are not submitted to us in a timely manner, we will withhold tax as if the recipient were married claiming three exemptions, and remit the tax to the IRS.

withholding on taxable annuity distributions at a 30% rate, unless a lower treaty rate applies and any required information and IRS tax forms (such as IRS Form W-8BEN) are submitted to us. If withholding tax applies, we are generally required to withhold tax at a 30% rate, or a lower treaty rate if applicable, and remit it to the IRS. Foreign entities (such as foreign corporations, foreign partnerships, or foreign trusts) must provide the appropriate IRS tax forms (such as IRS Form W-8BEN-E or other appropriate Form W-8). If required by law, we may withhold 30% from any taxable payment in accordance with applicable requirements such as The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and applicable regulations. An updated Form W-8 is generally required to be submitted every three years. Purchasers may also be subject to state premium tax, other state and/or municipal taxes, and taxes that may be imposed by the purchaser's country of citizenship or residence.

Any amount payable upon an owner's death, whether before or after the Annuity Commencement Date, is generally includable in the owner's estate for federal estate tax purposes. Similarly, prior to the owner's death, the payment of any amount from the Contract, or the transfer of any interest in the Contract, to a beneficiary or other person for less than adequate consideration may have federal gift tax consequences. In addition, any transfer to, or designation of, a non-spouse beneficiary who either is (1) 37½ or more years younger than an owner or (2) a grandchild (or more remote further descendent) of an owner may have federal generation-skipping-transfer ("GST") tax consequences under Code Section 2601. Regulations under Code Section 2662 may require us to deduct any such GST tax from your Contract, or from any applicable payment, and pay it directly to the IRS.

However, any federal estate, gift or GST tax payment with respect to a Contract could produce an offsetting income tax deduction for a beneficiary or transferee under Code Section 691(c) (partially offsetting such federal estate or GST tax) or a basis increase for a beneficiary or transferee under Code Section 691(c) or Section 1015(d). In addition, as indicated above in "Distributions Prior to the Annuity Commencement Date," the transfer of a Contract for less than adequate consideration during the Contract Owner's lifetime generally is treated as producing an amount received by such Contract Owner that is subject to both income tax and the 10% penalty tax. To the extent that such an amount deemed received causes an amount to be includable currently in such Contract Owner's gross income, this same income amount could produce a corresponding increase in such Contract Owner's tax basis for such Contract that is carried over to the transferee's tax basis for such Contract under Code Section 72(e)(4)(C)(iii) and Section 1015.

In some instances certain transactions must be disclosed to the IRS or penalties could apply. See, for example, IRS Notice 2009-59. The Code also requires certain "material advisers" to maintain a list of persons participating in such "reportable transactions," which list must be furnished to the IRS upon request. It is possible that such disclosures could be required by us, the owner(s) or other persons involved in transactions involving annuity contracts. It is the responsibility of each party, in consultation with their tax and legal advisers, to determine whether the particular facts and circumstances warrant such disclosures.

The Contracts are available to a variety of tax-qualified retirement plans and arrangements (a "Qualified Plan" or "Plan"). Tax restrictions and consequences for Contracts, accounts under each type of Qualified Plan differ from each other and from those for Non-Qualified Contracts. In addition, individual Qualified Plans may have terms and conditions that impose additional rules. Therefore, no attempt is made herein to provide more than general information about the use of the Contract with the various types of Qualified Plans. Participants under such Qualified Plans, as well as Contract owners, annuitants and beneficiaries, are cautioned that the rights of any person to any benefits under such Qualified Plans may be subject to terms and conditions of the Plans themselves or limited by applicable law, regardless of the terms and conditions of the Contract issued in connection therewith. Qualified Plans generally provide for the tax deferral of income regardless of whether the Qualified Plan invests in an annuity or other investment. You should consider if the Contract is a suitable investment if you are investing through a Qualified Plan.

The following is only a general discussion about types of Qualified Plans for which the Contracts may be available. We are not the plan administrator for any Qualified Plan. The plan administrator or custodian, whichever is applicable, (but not us) is responsible for all Plan administrative duties including, but not limited to, notification of distribution options, disbursement of Plan benefits, handling any processing and administration of Qualified Plan loans, compliance regulatory requirements and federal and state tax reporting of income/distributions from the Plan to Plan participants and, if applicable, beneficiaries of Plan participants and IRA contributions from Plan participants. Our administrative duties are limited to administration of the

The tax rules applicable to Qualified Contracts and Qualified Plans, including restrictions on contributions and distributions, taxation of distributions and tax penalties, vary according to the type of Qualified Plan, as well as the terms and conditions of the Plan itself. Various tax penalties may apply to contributions in excess of specified limits, plan distributions (including loans) that do not comply with specified limits, or other restrictions and certain other transactions relating to such Plans. Accordingly, this summary provides only general information about the tax rules associated with use of a Qualified Contract in such a Qualified Plan. In addition, some Qualified Plans are subject to distribution and other requirements that are not incorporated into our administrative procedures. Owners, participants and beneficiaries are responsible for determining that contributions, distributions and other transactions comply with applicable tax (and non-tax) law. Because of the complexity of these rules, owners, participants and beneficiaries are advised to consult with a qualified tax adviser as to specific tax consequences.

In addition to "traditional" IRAs governed by Code Sections 408(a) and (b) ("Traditional IRAs"), there are Roth IRAs governed by Code Section 408A, SEP IRAs governed by Code Section 408(k), and SIMPLE IRAs governed by Code Section 408(p). Also, Qualified Plans under Code Section 401, 403(b) or 457(b) may elect to provide for a separate account or annuity contract that accepts after-tax employee contributions and is treated as a "Deemed IRA" under Code Section 408(q), which is generally subject to the same rules and limitations as Traditional IRAs. Contributions to each of these types of IRAs are subject to differing limitations. The following is a very general description of each type of IRA for which a Contract is available.

Traditional IRAs are subject to limits on the amounts that may be contributed each year, the persons who may be eligible to make contributions, and the time when minimum distributions must begin. Depending upon the circumstances of the individual, contributions to a Traditional IRA may be made on a deductible or non-deductible basis. Failure to make required minimum distributions ("RMDs") when the owner reaches age 72 or dies, as described below, may result in imposition of a 50% additional tax on any excess of the RMD amount over the amount actually distributed. In addition, any amount received before the owner reaches age 59½ or dies is subject to a 10% additional tax on premature distributions, unless a special exception applies, as described below. Under Code Section 408(e), an IRA may not be used for borrowing (or as security for any loan) or in certain prohibited transactions, and such a transaction could lead to the complete tax disqualification of an IRA.

You (or your surviving spouse if you die) may rollover funds tax-free from certain existing Qualified Plans (such as proceeds from existing insurance contracts, annuity contracts or securities) into your Traditional IRA under certain circumstances, as indicated below. However, mandatory tax withholding of 20% may apply to any eligible rollover distribution from certain types of Qualified Plans if the distribution is not transferred directly to your Traditional IRA or another Qualified Plan. In addition, under Code Section 402(c)(11), a non-spouse "designated beneficiary" of a deceased Plan participant may make a tax-free "direct rollover" (in the form of a direct transfer between Plan fiduciaries, as described below in "Rollover Distributions") from certain Qualified Plans to a Traditional IRA for such beneficiary, but such Traditional IRA must be designated and treated as an "inherited IRA" that remains subject to applicable RMD rules (as if such IRA had been inherited from the deceased Plan participant).

Code Section 408(k) provides for a Traditional IRA in the form of an employer-sponsored defined contribution plan known as a Simplified Employee Pension ("SEP") or a SEP IRA. A SEP IRA can have employer contributions, employee and salary reduction contributions, as well as higher overall contribution limits than a Traditional IRA, but a SEP is also subject to special tax-qualification requirements (e.g., on participation, nondiscrimination and withdrawals) and sanctions. Otherwise, a SEP IRA is generally subject to the same tax rules as for a Traditional IRA, which are described above. Please note that the IRA rider for the Contract has provisions that are designed to maintain the Contract's tax qualification as an IRA, and therefore could limit certain benefits under the Contract (including endorsement, rider or option benefits) to maintain the Contract's tax qualification.

Plan, employers may make plan contributions into a SIMPLE IRA established by each eligible participant. Like a Traditional IRA, a SIMPLE IRA is subject to the 50% additional tax for failure to make a full RMD, and to the 10% additional tax on premature distributions, as described below. In addition, the 10% additional tax is increased to 25% for amounts received during the 2-year period beginning on the date you first participated in a qualified salary reduction arrangement pursuant to a SIMPLE Plan maintained by your employer under Code Section 408(p)(2). Contributions to a SIMPLE IRA may be either salary deferral contributions or employer contributions, and these are subject to different tax limits from those for a Traditional IRA. Please note that the SIMPLE IRA rider for the Contract has provisions that are designed to maintain the Contract's tax qualification as an SIMPLE IRA, and therefore could limit certain benefits under the Contract (including endorsement, rider or option benefits) to maintain the Contract's tax qualification.

A SIMPLE Plan may designate a single financial institution (a Designated Financial Institution) as the initial trustee, custodian or issuer (in the case of an annuity contract) of the SIMPLE IRA set up for each eligible participant. However, any such Plan also must allow each eligible participant to have the balance in his SIMPLE IRA held by the Designated Financial Institution transferred without cost or penalty to a SIMPLE IRA maintained by a different financial institution. Absent a Designated Financial Institution, each eligible participant must select the financial institution to hold his SIMPLE IRA, and notify his employer of this selection.

Code Section 408A permits eligible individuals to establish a Roth IRA. Contributions to a Roth IRA are not deductible, but withdrawals of amounts contributed and the earnings thereon that meet certain requirements are not subject to federal income tax. In general, Roth IRAs are subject to limitations on the amounts that may be contributed by the persons who may be eligible to contribute, certain Traditional IRA restrictions, and certain RMD rules on the death of the Contract owner. Unlike a Traditional IRA, Roth IRAs are not subject to RMD rules during the Contract owner's lifetime. Generally, however, upon the owner's death the amount remaining in a Roth IRA must be distributed in accordance with the rules similar to those of a traditional IRA. Prior to January 1, 2018, the owner of a Traditional IRA or other qualified plan assets could recharacterize a Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA under certain circumstances. Effective January 1, 2018, a Traditional IRA or other qualified plan cannot be recharacterized as a Roth IRA. Tax-free rollovers from a Roth IRA can be made only to another Roth IRA under limited circumstances, as indicated below. After 2007, distributions from eligible Qualified Plans can be "rolled over" directly (subject to tax) into a Roth IRA under certain circumstances. Anyone considering the purchase of a Qualified Contract as a Roth IRA or a "conversion" Roth IRA should consult with a qualified tax adviser. Please note that the Roth IRA rider for the Contract has provisions that are designed to maintain the Contract's tax qualification as a Roth IRA, and therefore could limit certain benefits under the Contract (including endorsement, rider or option benefits) to maintain the Contract's tax qualification.

Provisions of the Code permit eligible employers to establish a tax-qualified pension or profit sharing plan (described in Section 401(a), and Section 401(k) if applicable, and exempt from taxation under Section 501(a)). Such a Plan is subject to limitations on the amounts that may be contributed, the persons who may be eligible to participate, the amounts of "incidental" death benefits, and the time when RMDs must commence. In addition, a Plan's provision of incidental benefits may result in currently taxable income to the participant for some or all of such benefits. Amounts may be rolled over tax-free from a Qualified Plan to another Qualified Plan under certain circumstances, as described below. Anyone considering the use of a Qualified Contract in connection with such a Qualified Plan should seek competent tax and other legal advice.

In particular, please note that these tax rules provide for limits on death benefits provided by a Qualified Plan (to keep such death benefits "incidental" to qualified retirement benefits), and a Qualified Plan (or a Qualified Contract) often contains provisions that effectively limit such death benefits to preserve the tax qualification of the Qualified Plan (or Qualified Contract). In addition, various tax-qualification rules for Qualified Plans specifically limit increases in benefits once RMDs begin, and Qualified Contracts are subject to such limits. As a result, the amounts of certain benefits that can be provided by any option under a Qualified Contract may be limited by the provisions of the Qualified Contract or governing Qualified Plan that are designed to preserve its tax qualification.

Certain governmental employers, or tax-exempt employers other than a governmental entity, can establish a Deferred Compensation Plan under Code Section 457. For these purposes, a "governmental employer" is a State, a political subdivision of a State, or an agency or an instrumentality of a State or political subdivision of a State. A Deferred Compensation Plan that meets the requirements of Code Section 457(b) is called an "Eligible Deferred Compensation Plan" or "Section 457(b) Plan." Code Section 457(b) limits the amount of contributions that can be made to an Eligible Deferred Compensation Plan on behalf of a participant. Generally, the limitation on contributions is the lesser of (1) 100% of a

participant's includible compensation or (2) the applicable dollar amount, equal to $19,500 for 2021. The Plan may provide for additional "catch-up" contributions during the three taxable years ending before the year in which certain participants attain normal retirement age. In addition, with an eligible Deferred Compensation Plan for a governmental employer, the contribution limitation may be increased under Code Section 457(e)(18) to allow certain "catch-up" contributions for individuals who have attained age 50, but only one "catch-up" may be used in a particular year. In addition, under Code Section 457(d) a Section 457(b) Plan may not make amounts available for distribution to participants or beneficiaries before (1) the calendar year in which the participant attains age 70½, (2) the participant has a severance from employment (including death), or (3) the participant is faced with an unforeseeable emergency (as determined in accordance with regulations).

Under Code Section 457(g) all of the assets and income of an Eligible Deferred Compensation Plan for a governmental employer must be held in trust for the exclusive benefit of participants and their beneficiaries. For this purpose, annuity contracts and custodial accounts described in Code Section 401(f) are treated as trusts. This trust requirement does not apply to amounts under an Eligible Deferred Compensation Plan of a tax-exempt (non-governmental) employer. In addition, this trust requirement does not apply to amounts held under a Deferred Compensation Plan of a governmental employer that is not a Section 457(b) Plan. Where the trust requirement does not apply, amounts held under a Section 457 Plan must remain subject to the claims of the employer's general creditors under Code Section 457(b)(6).

For non-periodic amounts from certain Qualified Contracts or Plans, Code Section 72(e)(8) provides special rules that generally treat a portion of each amount received as a tax-free recovery of the "investment in the contract," based on the ratio of the "investment in the contract" over the Account Value at the time of distribution. However, in determining such a ratio, certain aggregation rules may apply and may vary, depending on the type of Qualified Contract or Plan. For instance, all Traditional IRAs owned by the same individual are generally aggregated for these purposes, but such an aggregation does not include any IRA inherited by such individual or any Roth IRA owned by such individual.

(a) If an individual dies before reaching the Required Beginning Date, the individual’s entire interest generally must be distributed within 5 years after the individual’s death. However, this RMD rule will be deemed satisfied if distributions begin before the close of the calendar year following the individual’s death to a designated beneficiary and distribution is over the life of such designated beneficiary (or over a period not extending beyond the life expectancy of such beneficiary). If the individual’s surviving spouse is the sole designated beneficiary, distributions may be delayed until the deceased individual would have attained age 70-1/2.

Distributions from a Qualified Contract or Qualified Plan generally are subject to federal income tax withholding requirements. These federal income tax withholding requirements, including any "elections out" and the rate at which withholding applies, generally are the same as for periodic and non-periodic distributions from a Non-Qualified Contract, as described above, except where the distribution is an "eligible rollover distribution" (described below in "Rollover Distributions"). In the latter case, tax withholding is mandatory at a rate of 20% of the taxable portion of the "eligible rollover distribution," to the extent it is not directly rolled over to an IRA or other Eligible Retirement Plan (described below in "Rollover Distributions"). Payees cannot elect out of this mandatory 20% withholding in the case of such an "eligible rollover distribution."

The current tax rules and limits for tax-free rollovers and transfers between Qualified Plans vary according to (1) the type of transferor Plan and transferee Plan, (2) whether the amount involved is transferred directly between Plan fiduciaries (a "direct transfer" or a "direct rollover") or is distributed first to a participant or beneficiary who then transfers that amount back into another eligible Plan within 60 days (a "60-day rollover"), and (3) whether the distribution is made to a participant, spouse or other beneficiary. Accordingly, we advise you to consult with a qualified tax adviser before receiving any amount from a Qualified Contract or Plan or attempting some form of rollover or transfer with a Qualified Contract or Plan.

By contrast, an amount distributed from one type of Plan into a different type of Plan generally is treated as a "distribution" out of the first Plan for federal income tax purposes, and therefore to avoid being subject to federal income tax, such a distribution must qualify either as a "direct rollover" (made directly to another Plan fiduciary) or as a "60-day rollover." The tax restrictions and other rules for a "direct rollover" and a "60-day rollover" are similar in many ways, but if any "eligible rollover distribution" made from certain types of Qualified Plan is not transferred directly to another Plan fiduciary by a "direct rollover," then it is subject to mandatory 20% withholding, even if it is later contributed to that same Plan or other Qualified Plan in a "60-day rollover" by the recipient. If any amount less than 100% of such a distribution (e.g., the net amount after the 20% withholding) is transferred to another Plan in a "60-day rollover," the missing amount that is not rolled over remains subject to normal income tax plus any applicable additional tax (e.g., 10% additional tax on early distributions).

Under Code Sections 402(f)(2)(A) and 3405(c)(3) an "eligible rollover distribution" (which is both eligible for rollover treatment and subject to 20% mandatory withholding absent a "direct rollover") is generally any distribution to an employee of any portion (or all) of the balance to the employee's credit in any of the following types of "Eligible Retirement Plan": (1) a Qualified Plan under Code Section 401(a) ("Qualified 401(a) Plan"), (2) a qualified annuity plan under Code Section 403(a) ("Qualified Annuity Plan"), (3) a governmental Section 457(b) Plan. However, an "eligible rollover distribution" does not include any distribution that is either:

Before making an "eligible rollover distribution," a Plan administrator generally is required under Code Section 402(f) to provide the recipient with advance written notice of the "direct rollover" and "60-day rollover" rules and the distribution's exposure to the 20% mandatory withholding if it is not made by "direct rollover." Generally, under Code Sections 402(c) and 457(e)(16), a "direct rollover" or a "60-day rollover" of an "eligible rollover distribution" can be made to a Traditional IRA or to another Eligible Retirement Plan that agrees to accept such a rollover. However, the maximum amount of an "eligible rollover distribution" that can qualify for a tax-free "60-day rollover" is limited to the amount that otherwise would be includable in gross income. By contrast, a "direct rollover" of an "eligible rollover distribution" can include after-tax contributions as well, if the direct rollover is made either to a Traditional IRA or to another form of Eligible Retirement Plan that agrees to account separately for such a rollover, including accounting for such after-tax amounts separately from the otherwise taxable portion of this rollover. Separate accounting also is required for all amounts (taxable or not) that are rolled into a governmental Section 457(b) Plan from either a Qualified Section 401(a) Plan, Qualified Annuity Plan, TSA or IRA. These amounts, when later distributed from the governmental Section 457(b) Plan, are subject to any premature distribution additional tax applicable to distributions from such a "predecessor" Qualified Plan.

Rollover rules for distributions from IRAs under Code Sections 408(d)(3) and 408A(d)(3) also vary according to the type of transferor IRA and type of transferee IRA or other Plan. For instance, generally no tax-free "direct rollover" or "60-day rollover" can be made between a "NonRoth IRA" (Traditional, SEP or SIMPLE IRA) and a Roth IRA, and a transfer from NonRoth IRA to a Roth IRA, or a "conversion" of a NonRoth IRA to a Roth IRA, is subject to special rules. In addition, generally no tax-free "direct rollover" or "60-day rollover" can be made between an "inherited IRA" (NonRoth or Roth) for a beneficiary and an IRA set up by that same individual as the original owner. Generally, any amount other than an RMD distributed from a Traditional or SEP IRA is eligible for a "direct rollover" or a "60-day rollover" to another Traditional IRA for the same individual. Similarly, any amount other than an RMD distributed from a Roth IRA is generally eligible for a "direct rollover" or a "60-day rollover" to another Roth IRA for the same individual. However, in either case such a tax-free 60-day rollover is limited to one per year (365-day period); whereas no 1-year limit applies to any such "direct rollover." Similar rules apply to a "direct rollover" or a "60-day rollover" of a distribution from a SIMPLE IRA to another SIMPLE IRA or a Traditional IRA, except that any distribution of employer contributions from a SIMPLE IRA during the initial 2-year period in which the individual participates in the employer's SIMPLE Plan is generally disqualified (and subject to the 25% additional tax on premature distributions) if it is not rolled into another SIMPLE IRA for that individual. Amounts other than RMDs distributed from a Traditional or SEP IRA (or SIMPLE IRA after the initial 2-year period) also are eligible for a "direct rollover" or a "60-day rollover" to an Eligible Retirement Plan (e.g., a TSA) that accepts such a rollover, but any such rollover is limited to the amount of the distribution that otherwise would be includable in gross income (i.e., after-tax contributions are not eligible).

Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions regarding future economic, competitive, legislative and other developments and their potential effect upon Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from expectations, depending on the evolution of various factors, including the risks and uncertainties identified below, as well as factors described in such forward-looking statements or in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, in Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and those identified from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

On June 30, 2021, the Company's indirect owner, Hopmeadow Holdings GP LLC, completed the sale of the Company (the "Sixth Street Acquisition") through the merger of an affiliate of Sixth Street, a global investment firm, with and into HHLP pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger ("the Agreement"). Through the Agreement, Sixth Street obtained 100% control of TLI and its life and annuity operating subsidiaries for a total purchase price of approximately $2.25 billion, comprised of a $500 pre-closing dividend and cash of $1.734 billion. The merger was accounted for by using business combination accounting together with an election to apply pushdown accounting. Under this method, the purchase price paid by the investment firm was assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date based on their fair value.

On December 30, 2021, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America ("Allianz"). Pursuant to such agreement, the Company assumed 100% of a block of fixed indexed annuities ("FIA") and 5% of another block of FIAs on a coinsurance basis. Certain of the FIAs included living withdrawal benefits. The Company acquired general account assets to support the assumed reserves and paid $693 to Allianz upon closing, primarily relating to a ceding commission of $866, offset by cash settlements. Under the reinsurance agreement, the Company will participate in an aggregated hedging pool administered by Allianz, whereby the Company will pay Allianz a fee in order to participate in the pool and will receive an index credit payout based on the level of participation in the pool. This reinsurance transaction was accounted for in accordance with reinsurance accounting. Under this method, a deferred gain on reinsurance was recorded in other liabilities upon the effective date for approximately $25 and will be recognized in income over the expected life of the underlying policies. Allianz will continue to service and administer the policies as insurer of the business.

On December 30, 2021, the Company entered into an affiliated reinsurance agreement with its parent TR Re. Pursuant to such reinsurance agreement, the Company generally ceded 50% of reserves related to variable annuity and payout annuity blocks, with 100% of certain variable annuity guarantees and certain structured settlement contracts ceded at a lesser quota share percentage. All but the Company’s terminal funding block was ceded on a modified coinsurance basis, with the pension risk transfer block ceded on a coinsurance with funds withheld basis. The reinsured business ceded was the Company's direct written business and was not previously assumed. This affiliate reinsurance transaction was accounted for in accordance with reinsurance accounting. Under this method, a deferred gain on reinsurance was recorded in other liabilities for approximately $805 and will be recognized in income over the expected life of the underlying policies. The Company will continue to service and administer the policies as insurer of the reinsured block of business and will remain responsible for fulfilling its obligations to policyholders. The Company paid TR Re $100 in ceding commission and an additional $84 to settle tax balances associated with the transaction as part of the arrangement.

In conjunction with the sale from The Hartford Financial Services Group ("The Hartford") in 2018, the Company entered into a five year transition services agreement with The Hartford to provide general ledger, cash management, investment accounting and information technology infrastructure services. In March 2019, the Company converted its existing transition services agreement for investment accounting services into an administrative service agreement, which expires in May 2023. The transition services agreement with The Hartford for the remaining services ended in 2020, as those services had fully transitioned to the Company.

The individual annuity business includes both variable and fixed annuities with many contracts in an asset accumulation phase before the contract reaches the payout or annuitization phase. Most of the Company's variable annuity contracts sold to individuals provide a guaranteed minimum death benefit ("GMDB") during the accumulation period that is generally equal to the greater of (a) the contract value at death or (b) premium payments less any prior withdrawals and may include adjustments that increase the benefit, such as for maximum anniversary value ("MAV"). In addition, some of the variable annuity contracts provide a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit ("GMWB") whereby if the account value is reduced to a specified level through a combination of market declines and withdrawals, the contractholder is entitled to a guaranteed remaining balance ("GRB"), which is generally equal to premiums less withdrawals. Many policyholders with a GMDB also have a GMWB. These benefits are not additive. Policyholders that have a product with both guarantees can receive, at most, the greater of the GMDB or GMWB.


Principal Products and Services
Variable Annuity			Represents variable insurance contracts entered into between the Company and an individual policyholder. Products provide a current or future income stream based on the value of the individual's contract at annuitization, and can include a variety of guaranteed minimum death and withdrawal benefits.
Fixed and Payout Annuity			Fixed annuities represent fixed insurance contracts entered into between the Company and an individual policyholder. These products guarantee a minimum rate of interest and fixed amount of periodic payments. Payout annuities are primarily in the form of structured settlements and terminal funding agreements. Structured settlements are contracts that provide periodic payments to claimants in settlement of a claim, a portion of which is related to the Company's settlement of property and casualty insurance claims from The Hartford. Terminal funding agreements are single premium group annuities, most typically purchased by companies to fund pension plan liabilities. These also include single premium immediate payouts, deferred and matured contracts.
Fixed Indexed Annuity Reinsurance			Represents annuity contracts issued by another insurance company under which the Company assumes through reinsurance a quota share of the liabilities. These annuity contracts have a cash value that appreciates based on a minimum guaranteed credited rate, or the performance of market indices, such as the S&P 500. Fixed indexed annuities generally protect the contract owner against loss of principal and may include guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits or enhanced annuitization benefits.
Private Placement Life Insurance			Represents variable life insurance policies that have a cash value which appreciates based on investment performance of funds held and includes individual high net worth and Corporate Owned Life Insurance ("COLI").

The reserve for future policy benefits is calculated based on actuarially recognized methods using mortality tables, which are modified to reflect the Company’s actual experience, when appropriate. Liabilities for future policy benefits, less the present value of future estimated net premiums and with interest thereon at certain assumed rates, are calculated at amounts that are expected to be sufficient to meet the Company’s policy obligations at their maturities or in the event of the death or survival of an insured. Other insurance liabilities include those for unearned premiums and benefits in excess of account value. Reserves for assumed reinsurance are computed in a manner that is comparable to direct insurance reserves.

The Company cedes insurance to affiliated and unaffiliated insurers to enable the Company to manage capital and risk exposure. Such arrangements do not relieve the Company of its primary liability to policyholders. Failure of reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to the Company. The Company regularly monitors the financial condition and ratings of its reinsurers and structures agreements to provide collateral funds where necessary. Reinsurance accounting is followed for ceded transactions that provide indemnification against loss or liability relating to insurance risk (i.e. risk transfer). If the ceded transactions do not provide risk transfer, the Company accounts for these transactions as financing transactions.

The Company's investment portfolios supporting its direct insurance business are managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“HIMCO”) for its general investments, as well as Pacific Investment Management Company ("PIMCO") related to the assets supporting the Allianz assumed reserves. Both companies manage the Company's portfolios to maximize economic value, and generate the returns necessary to support the Company’s various product and reinsurance obligations, within internally established objectives, guidelines and risk tolerances. The portfolio objectives and guidelines are developed based upon the asset/liability profile, including duration, convexity and other characteristics within specified risk tolerances. The risk tolerances considered include, but are not limited to, asset sector, credit issuer allocation limits and maximum portfolio limits for below investment grade holdings. The Company attempts to minimize adverse impacts to the portfolio and the Company’s results of operations from changes in economic conditions through asset diversification, asset allocation limits, asset/liability duration matching and through the use of derivatives. For further discussion on HIMCO's and PIMCO's investment portfolio management approaches, see Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") – Enterprise Risk Management.

State Insurance Department Regulation. State insurance laws are intended to supervise and regulate insurers with the goal of protecting policyholders and ensuring the solvency of the insurers. As such, the insurance laws and regulations grant broad authority to state insurance departments (the “Departments”) to oversee and regulate the business of insurance. The Departments monitor the financial stability of an insurer by requiring insurers to maintain certain solvency standards and minimum capital and surplus requirements; invested asset requirements; state deposits of securities; guaranty fund premiums and assessments to cover certain obligations of insolvent insurance companies; restrictions on the size of risks which may be insured under a single policy; and adequate reserves and other necessary provisions for unearned premiums, benefits, losses and loss adjustment expenses and other liabilities, both reported and unreported. In addition, the Departments perform periodic market and financial examinations of insurers and require insurers to file annual and other reports on the financial condition of the companies. Policyholder protection is also regulated by the Departments through licensing of insurers, agents and brokers and others; approval of premium rates and policy forms; claims administration requirements; and maintenance of minimum rates for accumulation of surrender values.

Many states also have laws regulating insurance holding company systems. These laws require insurance companies, which are formed and chartered in the state (referred to as “domestic insurers”), to register with the state department of insurance (referred to as their “domestic state or regulator”) and file information concerning the operations of companies within the holding company system that may materially affect the operations, management or financial condition of the insurers within the system. Insurance holding company regulations principally relate to (i) state insurance approval of the acquisition of domestic insurers, (ii) prior review or approval of certain transactions between the domestic insurer and its affiliates, and (iii) regulation of dividends made by the domestic insurer. All transactions within a holding company system affecting domestic insurers must be determined to be fair and equitable.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”), the organization that works to promote standardization of best practices and assists state insurance regulatory authorities and insurers, conducted the “Solvency Modernization Initiative” (the “Solvency Initiative”). The effort focused on reviewing the U.S. financial regulatory system and financial regulation affecting insurance companies including: (1) capital requirements; (2) corporate governance and risk management; (3) group supervision; (4) statutory accounting and financial reporting; and (5) reinsurance. As a result of the Solvency Initiative, among other items, the NAIC adopted the Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Model Act, which was enacted by the Company’s lead domestic state of Connecticut. The model law requires insurers to make an annual confidential filing regarding their corporate governance policies. In addition, the NAIC adopted the Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Model Act (“ORSA”), which also has been adopted by Connecticut. ORSA requires insurers to maintain a risk management framework and conduct an internal risk and solvency assessment of the insurer’s material risks in normal and stressed environments. Many state insurance holding company laws, including those of Connecticut, have also been amended to require insurers to file an annual confidential enterprise risk report with their lead domestic regulator, disclosing material risks within the entire holding company system that could pose an enterprise risk to the insurer.

Federal Regulation. Prior to the Company ceasing new sales in 2012, the Company sold variable life insurance, variable annuity, and some fixed guaranteed products that are “securities” registered with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Some of the products have separate accounts that are registered as investment companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and/or are regulated by state law. Separate account investment products are also subject to state insurance regulation. Moreover, each registered separate account is divided into sub-accounts, each of which invests in an underlying mutual fund that is also registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act.

Privacy Regulation. Moreover, federal law and the laws of many states require financial institutions to protect the security and confidentiality of customer information and to notify customers about their policies and practices relating to collection and disclosure of customer information and their policies relating to protecting the security and confidentiality of that information. Federal law and the laws of many states also regulate disclosures and disposal of customer information. Congress, state legislatures, and regulatory authorities have begun to adopt additional regulation relating to privacy and other aspects of customer information; more proposed regulation is expected in the coming years.

The Company has a trademark portfolio that we consider important in the marketing of our products and services, including, among others, the trademarks of the Talcott name. The duration of trademark registrations may be renewed indefinitely subject to country-specific use and registration requirements. We regard our trademarks as extremely valuable assets in marketing our products and services and vigorously seek to protect them against infringement. In addition, we own a number of patents and patent applications, some of which may be important to our business operations. Patents are of varying duration depending on filing date, and will typically expire at the end of their natural term.

The outbreak has impacted and is likely to further impact our workforce and operations and the operations of third-party vendors and business partners. The spread of COVID-19 has caused us to modify our business practices (including transitioning substantially all employees to a remote work environment, restricting travel and cancelling physical participation in meetings, events and conferences), and we may take further actions as may be required by government authorities or as we determine are in the best interests of our employees, policy and contract holders and business partners. There is no certainty how long such policies will remain in effect or that such measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by the virus or will otherwise be satisfactory to government authorities.

For the year ended December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), the COVID-19 pandemic did have varying impacts on components of revenue, however, there was no material impact on the Company's results of operations attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The impacts from COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021 may not be representative of future conditions. The extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact our business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which remain highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, including the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity and strain mutations, the actions to contain the virus and the development and availability of

The Company’s investment portfolio and insurance liabilities are sensitive to changes in economic, political and global capital market conditions, such as the effect of a weak economy and changes in credit spreads, equity prices, inflation, and interest rates. Weak economic conditions, such as high unemployment, low labor force participation, lower family income, a weak real estate market, lower business investment and lower consumer spending, may impact the Company's profitability and may affect policyholder behavior in a manner that results in increased full and partial surrender rates. In addition, the Company’s investment portfolio includes limited partnerships and other alternative investments for which changes in value are reported in earnings. These investments may be adversely impacted by political turmoil and economic volatility, including real estate market deterioration, which could impact our net investment returns and result in an adverse impact on operating results.

Credit Spread Risk - Credit spread exposure is reflected in the market prices of fixed income instruments where lower rated securities generally trade at a higher credit spread. If issuer credit spreads increase or widen, the market value of our investment portfolio may decline. If the credit spread widening is significant and occurs over an extended period of time, the Company may recognize credit losses, resulting in decreased earnings. If credit spreads tighten, the Company’s net investment income associated with new purchases of fixed maturities may be reduced. In addition, the value of credit derivatives under which the Company assumes exposure or purchases protection are impacted by changes in credit spreads, with losses occurring when credit spreads widen for assumed exposure or when credit spreads tighten if credit protection has been purchased.

Our statutory surplus is also affected by widening credit spreads as a result of the accounting for the assets and liabilities on our fixed market value adjusted ("MVA") annuities and in certain of our terminal funding contracts. Statutory separate account assets supporting the fixed MVA annuities are recorded at fair value. In determining the statutory reserve for the fixed MVA annuity payments we owe contract holders, we are required to use current crediting rates. In many capital market scenarios, current crediting rates are highly correlated with market rates implicit in the fair value of statutory separate account assets. As a result, the change in the statutory reserve from period to period will likely substantially offset the change in the fair value of the statutory separate account assets. However, in periods of volatile credit markets, actual credit spreads on investment assets may increase sharply for certain sub-sectors of the overall credit market, resulting in statutory separate account asset market value losses. As actual credit spreads are not fully reflected in current crediting rates, the calculation of statutory reserves may not substantially offset the change in fair value of the statutory separate account assets, resulting in reductions in statutory surplus. This may result in the need to devote additional capital to support the fixed MVA product.

Equity Markets Risk - A decline in equity markets may result in lower earnings from our operations where fee income is earned based upon the fair value of the assets under management. A decline in equity markets may also decrease the value of equity securities and limited partnerships and other alternative investments held in the Company’s general account portfolio, thereby negatively impacting our financial condition or reported earnings. In addition, certain of our annuity products have GMDBs or GMWBs. Expected claims related to these guarantees increase when equity markets decline, requiring us to hold more statutory capital. Our hedging assets seek to reduce the statutory surplus impact and net economic sensitivity of our potential guaranteed benefit obligations due to market fluctuations. Because of the accounting asymmetries between our hedging targets and statutory and GAAP accounting principles for our guaranteed benefits, rising equity markets and/or rising interest rates may result in statutory or GAAP losses.

Interest Rate Risk - Global economic conditions may result in the persistence of a low interest rate environment which would continue to pressure our net investment income and could result in lower margins on certain products. Due to the long-term nature of the Company's liabilities, such as structured settlements and guaranteed benefits on variable annuities, low interest rates over an extended period of time would result in lower reinvestment yields, increased hedging costs, reduced spreads on our annuity products and greater capital volatility. On the other hand, a rise in interest rates, in the absence of other countervailing changes, would reduce the market value of our investment portfolio and, if long-term interest rates were to rise dramatically, certain of our products might be exposed to disintermediation risk. Disintermediation risk refers to the risk that our policyholders may surrender their contracts in a rising interest rate environment, requiring us to liquidate assets in an unrealized loss position.

As a result of concerns about the accuracy of the calculation of LIBOR, regulators, law enforcement agencies, or the ICE Benchmark Association (the current administrator of LIBOR) may take actions resulting in changes to the way LIBOR is determined, the discontinuance of the reliance on LIBOR as a benchmark rate and the establishment of alternative reference rates. On July 27, 2017, the United Kingdom ("U.K.") Financial Conduct Authority announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit LIBOR rates after 2021, which is expected to result in these widely used reference rates no longer being available. The U.S. Federal Reserve, based upon the recommendations of the New York Federal Reserve’s Alternative Reference Rate Committee, has begun publishing a Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") which is intended to replace U.S. dollar LIBOR. Potential changes to LIBOR, as well as uncertainty related to such potential changes and the establishment of any alternative reference rates, may adversely affect the market for LIBOR-based securities and could adversely impact outstanding contracts with interest rates tied to LIBOR if those contracts either do not provide for a replacement rate such as SOFR or convert to another less favorable reference rate. Outstanding contracts and securities that could be affected include certain derivative contracts used to hedge our insurance liabilities, floating rate securities we hold, and any other assets or liabilities whose value is tied to LIBOR.

Claims arising from increased mortality due to natural and man-made catastrophes associated with public health crises (such as COVID-19), terrorist attacks and other such events could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and liquidity, either directly or as a result of their effect on our reinsurers or other counterparties. Additionally, fundamental changes in the life expectancies of our annuitants due to significant medical breakthroughs could result in increased liability reserves for our payout annuities especially with respect to our terminal funding, single premium immediate annuities and structured settlements books of business.

Some of our business, including FIAs and especially variable annuities, offer guaranteed benefits, including GMDBs and GMWBs. These GMDBs and GMWBs expose the Company to interest rate risk and significant equity risk. A decline in equity markets would not only result in lower fee income, but would also increase our exposure to liability for benefit claims. We use reinsurance and benefit designs, such as caps, to mitigate the exposure associated with GMDBs. We also use reinsurance in combination with product management actions, such as rider fee increases, investment restrictions and buyout offers, as well as derivative instruments to attempt to minimize the claim exposure and to reduce the volatility of net income associated with the GMWB liability. We remain liable for the guaranteed benefits in the event that reinsurers or derivative counterparties are unable or unwilling to pay, which could result in a need for additional capital to support in-force business.

From time to time, we may adjust our risk management program based on contracts in force, market conditions, or other factors. While we believe that these actions improve the efficiency of our risk management related to these benefits, changes to the risk management program may result in greater statutory and GAAP earnings volatility and, based upon the types of hedging instruments used, can result in potentially material charges to net income (loss) in periods of rising equity market pricing levels, higher interest rates and declines in volatility. We are also subject to the risk that these management actions prove ineffective or that unanticipated policyholder behavior, combined with adverse market events, produces

In general, policyholder behavior risk can be thought of as how efficiently policyholders utilize the options embedded within their contracts, especially during adverse market conditions when benefit guarantees are more likely to be more valuable. These options may include but are not limited to lapses, the timing and/or amount of partial withdrawals, utilization of features available through withdrawal benefit riders, and utilization of investment options. Unanticipated policyholder behavior, combined with adverse market events, may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

Most of these factors are outside of the Company's control. The Company's financial strength and credit ratings are significantly influenced by our statutory surplus amounts and RBC ratios. In addition, rating agencies may implement changes to their internal models that have the effect of increasing the amount of statutory capital we must hold in order to maintain our current ratings. Also, in extreme scenarios of equity market declines and other capital market volatility, the amount of additional statutory reserves that we are required to hold for our variable annuity guarantees increases at a greater than linear rate. This reduces the statutory surplus used in calculating our RBC ratios. When equity markets increase, surplus levels and RBC ratios would generally be expected to increase. However, as a result of a number of factors and market conditions, including the level of hedging costs and other risk transfer activities, statutory reserve requirements for death and withdrawal benefit guarantees and increases in RBC requirements, surplus and RBC ratios may not increase when equity markets increase.

Although the Company has recently begun operating as a run-off aggregator through reinsurance, the Company continues to be rated as a run-off operation. If our statutory capital resources are insufficient to maintain a particular rating and if we did not raise additional capital, either at our discretion or because we were unable to do so, our financial strength and credit ratings might be downgraded by one or more rating agencies. Downgrades below certain thresholds could trigger counterparty rights to require us to assign certain of our products to other carriers or to terminate reinsurance treaties. Downgrades in the Company's RBC ratio or downgrades in our financial strength or credit ratings below certain contractual thresholds could also result in additional collateral requirements on certain of our derivative instruments and counterparty

We have credit risk with counterparties on investments, derivatives, and premiums receivable. Among others, our counterparties include issuers of fixed maturity and equity securities we hold, borrowers of mortgage loans we hold, customers, trading counterparties, counterparties under swaps and other derivative contracts, reinsurers, clearing agents, exchanges, clearing houses and other financial intermediaries and guarantors. These counterparties may default on their obligations to us due to bankruptcy, insolvency, lack of liquidity, adverse economic conditions, operational failure, fraud, government intervention or other reasons. In addition, for exchange-traded derivatives, such as futures, options and "cleared" over-the-counter derivatives, the Company is generally exposed to the credit risk of the relevant central counterparty clearing house. Defaults by these counterparties on their obligations to us could have a material adverse effect on the value of our investments, business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. Additionally, if the underlying assets supporting the structured securities we invest in default on their payment obligations, our securities will incur losses.

As an insurer, we frequently use reinsurance to reduce the effect of losses from businesses that can cause unfavorable results of operations. Under these reinsurance arrangements, other insurers assume a portion of our losses and related expenses; however, we remain liable as the direct insurer on all risks reinsured. Consequently, ceded reinsurance arrangements do not eliminate our obligation to pay claims, and we are subject to our reinsurers' credit risk with respect to our ability to recover amounts due from them. The inability or unwillingness of any reinsurer to meet its financial obligations to us, including the impact of any insolvency or rehabilitation proceedings involving a reinsurer that could affect the Company's access to collateral held in trust, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. This risk may be magnified by a concentration of reinsurance-related credit risk resulting from the sale of the Company’s Individual Life and Retirement Products businesses and the Commonwealth Annuity Reinsurance Agreement. Further details of such concentration can be found in Part II, Item 7, MD&A - Enterprise Risk Management - Reinsurance Risk.

We use models to help make decisions related to, among other things, capital management, reserving, investments, hedging, reinsurance and pricing of strategic acquisitions. Both proprietary and third-party models we use incorporate numerous assumptions and forecasts about the future level and variability of interest rates, capital requirements, currency exchange rates, policyholder behavior, mortality/longevity, equity markets and inflation, among others. The models are subject to the inherent limitations of any statistical analysis as the historical internal and industry data and assumptions used in the models may not be indicative of what will happen in the future. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from our modeled results. The profitability and financial condition of the Company substantially depends on the extent to which

Estimated fair values of the Company’s investments are based on available market information and judgments about financial instruments, including estimates of the timing and amounts of expected future cash flows and the credit standing of the issuer or counterparty. During periods of market disruption, it may be difficult to value certain of our securities if trading becomes less frequent and/or market data becomes less observable. There may be certain asset classes that were in active markets with significant observable data that become illiquid due to the financial environment. In addition, there may be certain securities whose fair value is based on one or more unobservable inputs, even during normal market conditions. As a result, the determination of the fair values of these securities may include inputs and assumptions that require more estimation and management judgment and the use of complex valuation methodologies. These fair values may differ materially from the value at which the investments may be ultimately sold. Further, rapidly changing or unprecedented credit and equity market conditions could materially impact the valuation of securities and the period-to-period changes in value could vary significantly. Decreases in value could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

Similarly, management’s decision on whether to record a credit loss is subject to significant judgments and assumptions regarding changes in general economic conditions, the issuer's financial condition or future recovery prospects, estimated future cash flows, the effects of changes in interest rates or credit spreads, the expected recovery period and the accuracy of third party information used in internal assessments. As a result, management’s evaluations and assessments are highly judgmental and its projections of future cash flows over the life of certain securities may ultimately prove incorrect as facts and circumstances change.

The Company has established VOBA based on the actuarially estimated present value of future cash flows from the acquired insurance and investment contracts as of the Talcott Acquisition Date. We amortize VOBA based on the ratio of actual gross profits in the period to the present value of current and future estimated gross profits (“EGPs”). The Company evaluates the EGPs compared to the VOBA asset to determine if an impairment exists. The Company also establishes reserves for GMDB and the life contingent portion of GMWB using components of EGPs. The projection of EGPs, or components of EGPs, requires the use of certain assumptions that may not prove accurate, including those related to the separate account fund returns, full or partial surrender rates, mortality, withdrawal benefit utilization, withdrawal rates, annuitization, policy maintenance expenses, and hedging costs.

Goodwill is an intangible asset that amounts to the excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets, including other intangibles. We perform testing on goodwill for impairment at least annually, based on the fair value of the business compared to its carrying value. The fair value of the business could decrease if, among other events or circumstances, business conditions, profitability or other drivers of performance are different than our expectations. We may need to perform impairment tests more frequently if events occur or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. If it is determined that the goodwill has been impaired, the Company must write down the asset by the amount of the impairment, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our income tax expense may include deferred income taxes arising from temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and carry-forwards for foreign tax credits, capital losses, and net operating losses. Deferred tax assets are assessed quarterly by management to determine if it is more likely than not that the deferred income tax assets will be realized. Factors in management's determination include the performance of the business, including the ability to generate, from a variety of sources and tax planning strategies, sufficient future taxable income and capital gains before net operating loss and capital loss carry-forwards expire. If based on available information, it is more likely than not that we will be unable to recognize a full tax benefit on deferred tax assets, then a valuation allowance will be established with a corresponding charge to net income (loss). Charges to increase our valuation allowance could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Systems failures or outages could compromise our ability to perform these business functions in a timely manner, which could harm our ability to conduct business and hurt our relationships with our business partners and customers. In the event of a disaster such as a natural catastrophe, a public health crisis (such as COVID-19), an industrial accident, a cyber-attack, a blackout, a terrorist attack (including conventional, nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological) or war, systems upon which we rely may be inaccessible to our employees, customers or business partners for an extended period of time. In addition, such events may cause a significant number of our employees, or employees of our service providers, to be unable or unwilling to report to work, which may disrupt our product administration and core business functions. Even if our employees and business partners are able to report to work, they may be unable to perform their duties for an extended period of time if our data or systems used to conduct our business are disabled or destroyed.

Our systems have been, and will likely continue to be, subject to viruses or other malicious code, unauthorized access, cyber-attacks or other computer related penetrations. The frequency and sophistication of such threats continue to increase as well. While, to date, the Company is not aware of having experienced a material breach of our cyber security systems, administrative and technical controls as well as other preventive actions may be insufficient to prevent physical and electronic break-ins, denial of service, cyber-attacks or other security breaches to our systems or those of third parties with whom we do business. Such an event could compromise our confidential information as well as that of our clients and third parties, impede or interrupt our business operations and result in other negative consequences, including remediation costs, loss of revenue, additional regulatory scrutiny and litigation and reputational damage. In addition, we routinely transmit to third parties personal, confidential and proprietary information, which may be related to employees and customers, by email and other electronic means, along with receiving and storing such information on our systems. Although we attempt to protect privileged and confidential information, we may be unable to secure the information in all events, especially with clients, vendors, service providers, counterparties and other third parties who may not have appropriate controls to protect confidential information.

We outsource certain business and administrative functions and rely on third-party vendors to perform certain functions or provide certain services on our behalf and have a significant number of information technology and business processes outsourced with a single vendor. If we are unable to reach agreement in the negotiation of contracts or renewals with certain third-party providers, or if such third-party providers experience disruptions or do not perform as anticipated, we may be unable to meet our obligations to customers and claimants, and incur higher costs which may have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. For other risks associated with our outsourcing of certain functions, see the immediately preceding risk factor.

We may pursue one or more transactions or take other actions, which may include pursuing strategic acquisitions or divestitures or other strategic transactions. Because these transactions involve a number of challenges, uncertainties and risks, we may not be able to consummate any such transaction or, if concluded, achieve some or all of the benefits that we expected to derive from it. Pursuit of these initiatives may also, among other things, result in a loss of employees or clients, negatively affect policyholder behavior or result in potentially adverse capital, ratings or tax consequences. In addition, the completion of an acquisition may require use of our capital and may involve difficulty integrating acquired businesses into our existing operations. Moreover, completion of an acquisition, divestiture or other strategic initiative may require regulatory approvals or other third-party approvals, and such approvals may not be able to be obtained or may involve significant additional cost, time, regulatory capital commitments and other regulatory conditions and obligations. There can be no assurances that we will manage acquisitions and dispositions or other strategic initiatives successfully, that strategic opportunities will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all, or that we will be able to consummate desired transactions. As a result of any of the foregoing, our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity could be negatively impacted.

The Company and its insurance subsidiaries are regulated by the insurance departments of the states in which we are domiciled, licensed or authorized to conduct business. As a result, we are subject to extensive laws and regulations that are complex, subject to change and often conflicting in their approach or intended outcomes. Compliance with these laws and regulations can increase costs. State regulations generally seek to protect the interests of policyholders rather than an insurer or the insurer’s shareholders and other investors. U.S. state laws grant insurance regulatory authorities broad administrative powers with respect to, among other things, licensing and authorizing lines of business, approving policy forms and premium rates, setting statutory capital and reserve requirements and limiting the types and amounts of certain investments. State insurance departments also set constraints on domestic insurer transactions with affiliates and dividends and, in many cases, must approve affiliate transactions and extraordinary dividends as well as strategic transactions such as acquisitions and divestitures.

In addition, future regulatory initiatives could be adopted at the federal or state level that could impact the profitability of our businesses. For example, the NAIC and state insurance regulators are continually reexamining existing laws and regulations, specifically focusing on modifications to statutory accounting principles, interpretations of existing laws and the development of new laws and regulations. The NAIC continues to enhance the U.S. system of insurance solvency regulation, with a particular focus on group supervision, risk-based capital, accounting and financial reporting, enterprise risk management and reinsurance. Any proposed or future legislation or NAIC initiatives, if adopted, may be more restrictive on our ability to conduct business than current regulatory requirements or may result in higher costs or increased statutory capital and reserve requirements. In addition, the Federal Reserve Board and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors ("IAIS") each have initiatives underway to develop insurance group capital standards. While the Company would not currently be subject to either of these capital standard regimes, it is possible that in the future standards similar to what is being contemplated by the Federal Reserve Board or the IAIS could apply to the Company, with unclear implications. The NAIC is in the process of developing a U.S. group capital calculation that will employ a methodology based on aggregated risk-based capital with unclear implications.

In recent years, there has been a proliferation of state and federal legislative proposals to protect consumer privacy and augment cybersecurity protections. In January 2020, the groundbreaking California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) went into effect, and while the Company can leverage the law's Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act exemption in part, the Company also implemented a CCPA compliance program. Additionally, in November 2020, California residents voted to approve another privacy law, the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"). The Company will be updating its compliance program throughout 2021 to reflect the expansions in consumer privacy rights that the CPRA provides.

Cybersecurity legislation continues to be a growing area of priority. For example, the New York’s Department of Financial Services enacted their Cybersecurity Regulation in February 2017. The regulation places cybersecurity requirements upon all covered financial institutions, and each institution is required to sign a certificate of compliance annually. In addition, approximately a dozen other states have adopted similar cybersecurity requirements that apply to the Company. New regulations regarding cybersecurity disclosures is also on the rise. As of 2018, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have their own data breach notification laws and, in February 2018, the SEC issued an interpretative Commission Statement and Guidance on Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosures to provide companies guidance on meeting their cybersecurity disclosure requirements.

The Company is involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business related to products previously sold and is also involved in legal actions outside of the ordinary course, some of which assert claims for substantial amounts. Significant changes in the legal environment could cause our ultimate liabilities to change from our current expectations. Such changes could be judicial in nature, like trends in the size of jury awards and developments in the law relating to contractual rights and obligations of insurers. Legislative developments, like changes in federal or state laws relating to the rights and obligations or insurers, could have a similar effect. It is impossible to forecast such changes reliably, much less to predict how they might affect our loss reserves. Thus, significant judicial or legislative developments could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

The Company is, from time to time, also involved in other kinds of legal actions, some of which assert claims for substantial amounts. Such actions have alleged, for example, bad faith in the handling of insurance claims and improper sales practices in connection with the sale of insurance and investment products. Some of these actions also seek punitive damages. Management expects that the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to such lawsuits, after consideration of provisions made for estimated losses, will not be material to the consolidated financial condition of the Company. Nonetheless, given the large or indeterminate amounts sought in certain of these actions, and the inherent unpredictability of litigation, it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain matters could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods.

[1] Total revenues for the period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 were driven by higher fee income as a result of increased equity markets, higher net investment income as a result of higher returns on partnership and other alternative investments and lower losses from the macro hedge program. Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were primarily driven by higher fee income as a result of increased equity markets and higher net investment income as a result of higher returns limited partnerships and other alternative investments, partially offset by losses from the macro hedge program related to the increase in equity markets. Total revenues were flat in 2020 compared to 2019 primarily due to lower net realized capital losses, partially offset by lower fee income. The overall decline in total revenues is primarily driven by lower fee income and lower net investment income due to the continued decline of the book of business and realized capital losses associated with the macro hedge program.

[2] Net income for the period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 was driven by the impacts to total revenues, offset by VOBA amortization and transaction costs associated with the Allianz and TR Re reinsurance transactions. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was driven by the impact to total revenues and favorable VOBA amortization as a result of an increase in estimated future gross profits, partially offset by increased insurance operating costs and other expenses from the Phantom Unit payouts related to the Sixth Street Acquisition. Net income (loss) for the periods from 2017 to 2020 was driven by the impacts to total revenues, as well as impacts from deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC") and VOBA unlocks and Tax Reform in 2017.

[4] The total decline in stockholder's equity from 2020 to 2021 was primarily related to the application of pushdown accounting related to the Sixth Street Acquisition. The increase in Total stockholder's equity in 2020 and 2019 was primarily related to increased accumulated other comprehensive income due to favorable market conditions, partially offset by dividends paid of $319 and $700 in 2020 and 2019, respectively. The overall decline of Total stockholder's equity from 2017 to 2018 was primarily due to the application of pushdown accounting related to the sale of the Company from The Hartford to a group of private equity investors in May 2018, and the continued decline of the book of business.

The impact of the outbreak and continuing spread of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") and the related disruption to the worldwide economy continues to affect companies across all industries. For the period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company) and the year ended December 31 2020 (Predecessor Company), the COVID-19 pandemic did have varying impacts on components of revenue, however, there was no material impact on the Company's results of operations attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The duration and impact of the COVID-19 public health crisis on financial markets, overall economy and our operations remain uncertain, as is the efficacy of government and central bank interventions. As such, the Company continues to monitor and address potential impacts as discussed throughout this document but remains unable to quantify its impact on the financial results, liquidity and capital resources of the company and its operations in future periods.


	Successor Company		Predecessor Company
	For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021		For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021		For the Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)					2020		2019
Fee income and other	$	410	$	438	$	741	$	821
Earned premiums	31		24		35		42



Net investment income	498		534		816		924
Net realized capital losses	(20)		(242)		(74)		(275)
Amortization of deferred gains	—		26		53		59
Total revenues	919		780		1,571		1,571
Benefits, loss and loss adjustment expenses	285		375		626		760
Amortization of value of business acquired ("VOBA")	90		(43)		50		(25)
Insurance operating costs and other expenses	208		228		364		423
Other intangible asset amortization	3		3		6		5
Dividends to policyholders	2		1		60		5
Total benefits, losses and expenses	588		564		1,106		1,168
Income before income taxes	331		216		465		403
Income tax expense	51		30		66		44


Net income	$	280	$	186	$	399	$	359

Benefits, losses and loss adjustment expenses were due to lower death benefits and change in life reserves primarily due to lower death claims on the COLI business, release of a mortality contingency reserve and the continued decline of the variable annuity block of business, partially offset by an unlock charge. The unlock charge was primarily related to variable annuity assumptions updates, partially offset by updates to projected risk-based capital requirements, which affected the products' underlying additional reserves established through the purchase accounting fair value allocation process. Amortization of VOBA increased primarily due to an unlock charge.


Composition of Invested Assets
	Successor Company				Predecessor Company
	December 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Amount		Percent		Amount		Percent
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale ("AFS"), at fair value	$	20,971	77.1	%	$	14,875	73.2	%
Equity securities, at fair value	203		0.7	%	65		0.3	%
Mortgage loans (net of allowance for credit losses ("ACL") of $12 - Successor Company and $17 - Predecessor Company)	2,131		7.8	%	2,092		10.3	%
Policy loans, at outstanding balance	1,484		5.5	%	1,452		7.2	%
Limited partnerships and other alternative investments	1,147		4.2	%	999		4.9	%
Other investments [1]	26		0.1	%	24		0.1	%
Short-term investments	1,254		4.6	%	802		4	%
Total investments	$	27,216	100	%	$	20,309	100	%

Total investments increased since December 31, 2020 (Predecessor Company) due to the assets acquired from the Allianz coinsurance agreement. The assumed assets of approximately $8.4 billion were invested primarily in fixed maturities. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in non-coinsurance assets. The primary driver of the partial offset was fixed maturities. Non-coinsurance fixed maturities decreased primarily due to decreased holdings of securitized products and corporate securities, and a decrease in valuations due to higher interest rates, partially offset by tighter credit spreads. In addition, there was a shift from fixed maturities to short-term investments to provide additional liquidity for reinsurance transactions.


Net Investment Income
	Successor Company				Predecessor Company
	For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021				For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021				For the Years Ended December 31,
									2020				2019
(Before-tax)	Amount		Yield [1]		Amount		Yield [1]		Amount		Yield [1]		Amount		Yield [1]
Fixed maturities [2]	$	174	2.5	%	$	243	3.6	%	$	518	3.7	%	$	586	4.1	%
Equity securities	10		14.8	%	2		5.3	%	7		16.1	%	6		4.7	%
Mortgage loans	32		2.9	%	45		4.2	%	92		4.2	%	92		4.4	%
Policy loans	36		4.9	%	40		5.4	%	82		5.7	%	84		5.8	%
Limited partnerships and other alternative investments	259		50.9	%	216		45.7	%	130		14.3	%	161		19.2	%
Other [3]	1				1				13				19
Investment expense	(14)				(13)				(26)				(24)
Total net investment income	$	498	5.3	%	$	534	5.9	%	$	816	4.4	%	$	924	4.9	%


Total net investment income excluding limited partnerships and other alternative investments	$	239	2.7	%	$	318	3.7	%	$	686	3.9	%	$	763	4.3	%


Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses)
	Successor Company		Predecessor Company
	For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021		For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021		For the Years Ended December 31,
(Before-tax)					2020		2019
Gross gains on sales	$	14	$	55	$	166	$	67
Gross losses on sales	(20)		(8)		(32)		(18)
Equity securities [1]	17		—		1		2
Net credit losses on fixed maturities, AFS [2]	—		—		(1)
Change in ACL on mortgage loans [3]	—		6		(8)
Intent-to-sell impairments [4]	—		—		(6)		—
Net other-than-temporary impairments ("OTTI") losses recognized in earnings							(4)
Results of variable annuity hedge program:
GMWB derivatives, net					82		53
Macro hedge program	(67)		(243)		(414)		(418)

Total results of variable annuity hedge program	(67)		(243)		(332)		(365)
Transactional foreign currency revaluation	—		—		3		(4)
Non-qualifying foreign currency derivatives	5		(2)		(7)		(4)
Modified coinsurance reinsurance derivative contracts	15		22		(50)		(55)
Other, net [5]	16		(72)		192		106
Net realized capital losses	$	(20)	$	(242)	$	(74)	$	(275)

[1] The net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities included in net realized capital gains (losses) related to equity securities still held as of December 31, 2021, were $(3) for the period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company). The net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities included in net realized capital gains (losses) related to equity securities still held as of June 30, 2021, were $1 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company). The net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities included in net realized capital gains (losses) related to equity securities still held as of December 31, 2020, were $4 for the year ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor Company). The net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities included in net realized capital gains (losses) related to equity securities still held as of December 31, 2019 were $(2) for year ended December 31, 2019 (Predecessor Company).

•For the year ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor Company), losses on the variable annuity macro hedge program were primarily due to losses of $564 driven by improvements in the equity markets and $69 driven by time decay of options, partially offset by $117 due to the transfer of derivatives from GMWB derivatives, net and $99 due to a decline in interest rates. These losses were partially offset by gains on the combined GMWB derivatives, net, which include the GMWB product derivatives and GMWB reinsurance contracts, primarily due to gains of $172 driven by improvements in the equity markets, $28 driven by equity volatility, $19 driven by a decline in interest rates and $11 due to assumption updates, partially offset by $117 due to the transfer of derivatives to the macro hedge program and $24 due to the correlation effect of market variables.

•For the year ended December 31, 2019 (Predecessor Company), losses on the variable annuity hedge program included losses related to the macro hedge program primarily due to losses of $345 driven by improvements in the equity markets, $45 driven by equity market volatility, and $92 driven by time decay of options, partially offset by $70 due to a decline in interest rates . These losses were partially offset by gains on the combined GMWB derivatives, net, which include the GMWB product, reinsurance, and hedging derivatives, primarily due to gains of $24 driven by assumption updates, $21 driven by time decay of options, and $13 driven by equity market volatility

For variable annuity contracts, the Company estimates gross profits over 20 years as EGPs emerging subsequent to that time frame are immaterial. Future gross profits are projected over the estimated lives of the underlying contracts, based on future account value projections for variable annuity products. The projection of future account values requires the use of certain assumptions including: separate account returns; separate account fund mix; fees assessed against the contract holder’s account balance; full and partial surrender rates; interest credited; mortality; and annuitization rates. Changes in these assumptions and changes to other assumptions such as expenses and hedging costs cause EGPs to fluctuate, which impacts earnings.

In the third quarter of 2021, the Company completed a comprehensive policyholder behavior assumption study which includes assumptions related to VOBA, death and other insurance benefit reserves, and additional liability values established in the purchase fair value allocation process. This study resulted in a non-market related after-tax benefit of $2 to VOBA . Additionally, throughout the year, the Company evaluates various aspects of policyholder behavior and will revise its policyholder assumptions if credible emerging data indicates that changes are warranted. Upon completion of an annual assumption study or evaluation of credible new information, the Company will revise its assumptions to reflect its current

All assumption changes that affect the estimate of future EGPs, including the update of current account values and policyholder behavior assumptions, are considered an Unlock in the period of revision. An Unlock adjusts VOBA and death and other insurance benefit reserve balances on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with an offsetting benefit or charge on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period of the revision. An Unlock that results in an after-tax benefit generally occurs as a result of actual experience or future expectations of product profitability being favorable compared to previous estimates. An Unlock that results in an after-tax charge generally occurs as a result of actual experience or future expectations of product profitability being unfavorable compared to previous estimates.

Goodwill and other intangible assets include the excess of the fair value of the net tangible assets recorded in connection with acquisitions that have been pushed down to the Company, as well as indefinite lived assets that are not amortized. These non-amortizing intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events occur or circumstances change that would indicate that a triggering event for a potential impairment has occurred. Intangible assets that do not have indefinite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Each year, an annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment test is performed in the third quarter.

Fair values for VA GMWBs and FIA benefits classified as embedded derivatives and included in other policyholder funds and benefits payable, are calculated using the income approach (for variable annuities) and the option budget approach (for FIAs) based upon internally developed models, because active, observable markets do not exist for those items. The fair value of these embedded derivatives and the related reinsurance are calculated as an aggregation of the following components: Best Estimate Benefits; Credit Standing Adjustment; Margins; and (for VA only) Fees. The resulting aggregation is reconciled or calibrated, if necessary, to market information that is, or may be, available to the Company, but may not be observable by other market participants, including reinsurance discussions and transactions. The Company believes the aggregation of these components, as calibrated to the market information, results in an amount that the Company would be required to transfer to or receive from market participants in an active liquid market, if one existed, for those market participants to assume the risks associated with the GMWB and FIA benefits and the related reinsurance. The fair value is likely to materially diverge from the ultimate settlement of the liability as the Company believes settlement will be based on our best estimate assumptions rather than those best estimate assumptions plus risk margins. In the absence of

The Company generally determines fair values using valuation techniques that use prices, rates, and other relevant information evident from market transactions involving identical or similar instruments. Valuation techniques also include, where appropriate, estimates of future cash flows that are converted into a single discounted amount using current market expectations. The Company uses a "waterfall" approach comprised of the following pricing sources which are listed in priority order: quoted prices, prices from third-party pricing services, internal matrix pricing, and independent broker quotes. The fair value of freestanding derivative instruments is determined primarily using a discounted cash flow model or option model technique and incorporates counterparty credit risk. In some cases, quoted market prices for exchange-traded transactions and transactions cleared through central clearing houses ("OTC-cleared") may be used and in other cases independent broker quotes may be used. For further discussion, see the Fixed Maturities, Equity Securities, Short-term Investments and Freestanding Derivatives section in Note 2 - Fair Value Measurements of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. For further discussion on the GMWB customized derivative valuation methodology, see the GMWB Embedded, Customized and Reinsurance Derivatives section in Note 2 - Fair Value Measurements of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Each quarter, a group of investment and accounting professionals evaluates investments to determine if a credit loss is present for fixed maturities, AFS or an ACL is required for mortgage loans. These evaluations are quantitative and qualitative processes, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. For further discussion of the accounting policies, see Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. For a discussion of impairments recorded, see the Credit Losses on Fixed Maturities, AFS and Intent-to-Sell Impairments and ACL on Mortgage Loans sections within the Investment Portfolio Risks section of the MD&A.

Deferred tax assets represent the tax benefit of future deductible temporary differences and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such benefits are realized if there is no change in tax law. Under U.S. GAAP, we test the value of deferred tax assets for impairment on a quarterly basis at the entity level within each tax jurisdiction, consistent with our filed tax returns. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The determination of the valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets requires management to make certain judgments and assumptions. In evaluating the ability to recover deferred tax assets, we have considered all available evidence as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) including past operating results, forecasted earnings, future taxable income, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. In the event we determine it is more likely than not that we will not be able to realize all or part of our deferred tax assets in the future, an increase to the valuation allowance would be charged to earnings in the period such determination is made. Likewise, if it is later determined that it is more likely than not that those deferred tax assets would be realized, the previously provided valuation allowance would be reversed. Our judgments and assumptions are subject to change given the inherent uncertainty in predicting future performance and specific industry and investment market conditions.

As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and December 31, 2020 (Predecessor Company), the Company had no valuation allowance. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considered future taxable temporary difference reversals, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryovers, taxable income in open carry back years and other tax planning strategies. From time to time, tax planning strategies could include holding a portion of debt securities with market value losses until recovery, making investments which have specific tax characteristics, and business considerations such as asset-liability matching. Management views such tax planning strategies as prudent and feasible and would implement them, if necessary, to realize the deferred tax assets.

The Company has a quarterly monitoring process involving legal and accounting professionals. Legal personnel first identify outstanding corporate litigation and regulatory matters posing a reasonable possibility of loss. These matters are then jointly reviewed by accounting and legal personnel to evaluate the facts and changes since the last review in order to determine if a provision for loss should be recorded or adjusted, the amount that should be recorded, and the appropriate disclosure. The outcomes of certain contingencies currently being evaluated by the Company, which relate to corporate litigation and regulatory matters, are inherently difficult to predict, and the reserves that have been established for the estimated settlement amounts are subject to significant changes. Management expects that the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to such lawsuits, after consideration of provisions made for estimated losses, will not be material to the consolidated financial condition of the Company. In view of the uncertainties regarding the outcome of these matters, as well as the tax-deductibility of payments, it is possible that the ultimate cost to the Company of these matters could exceed the reserve by an amount that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations and liquidity in a particular quarterly or annual period.

Financial risks include direct and indirect risks to the Company's financial objectives coming from events that impact market conditions or prices. Some events may cause correlated movement in multiple risk factors. The primary sources of financial risks are the Company's general account and separate account assets and the liabilities and the guarantees which the company has written over various liability products, particularly its fixed and variable annuities. Consistent with its risk appetite, the Company establishes financial risk limits to control potential loss on a U.S. statutory and economic basis. Exposures are actively monitored and mitigated where appropriate. The Company uses various risk management strategies, including reinsurance and over-the-counter and exchange traded derivatives with counterparties meeting the appropriate regulatory and due diligence requirements. Derivatives are utilized to achieve one of four Company-approved objectives: hedging risk arising from interest rate, equity market, commodity market, credit spread and issuer default, price or currency exchange rate risk or volatility; managing liquidity; controlling transaction costs; or entering into synthetic replication transactions. Derivative activities are monitored and evaluated by the Company’s compliance and risk management teams and reviewed by senior management.

The Company uses various derivative counterparties in executing its derivative transactions. The use of counterparties creates credit risk that the counterparty may not perform in accordance with the terms of the derivative transaction. A reduction in the financial strength ratings as set by nationally recognized statistical agencies or a decline in the RBC ratio of the Company’s insurance operating companies may have adverse implications for its use of derivatives including those used to hedge benefit guarantees of variable annuities. Derivative counterparties for over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives and clearing brokers for OTC-cleared derivatives have the right to cancel and settle outstanding derivative trades or require additional collateral to be posted if the Company's financial strength falls below certain thresholds. In addition, if the Company does not meet these thresholds, counterparties and clearing brokers may becoming unwilling to engage in or clear additional derivatives or may require collateralization before entering into any new trades. This would restrict the supply of derivative instruments commonly used to hedge variable annuity guarantees, particularly long-dated equity derivatives and interest rate swaps.

The Company has developed credit exposure thresholds which are based upon counterparty ratings. Credit exposures are measured using the market value of the derivatives, resulting in amounts owed to the Company by its counterparties or potential payment obligations from the Company to its counterparties. The notional amounts of derivative contracts represent the basis upon which pay or receive amounts are calculated and are not reflective of credit risk. For purposes of daily derivative collateral maintenance, credit exposures are generally quantified based on the prior business day’s market value and collateral is pledged to and held by, or on behalf of, the Company to the extent the current value of the derivatives exceed the contractual thresholds. In accordance with industry standard and the contractual agreements, collateral is typically settled on same business day. The Company has exposure to credit risk for amounts below the exposure thresholds which are uncollateralized, as well as for market fluctuations that may occur between contractual settlement periods of collateral movements.

Most of the Company's derivative counterparty relationships have a zero uncollateralized threshold. Currently, the Company only transacts OTC derivatives with two counterparties and in one legal entity where the collateralized thresholds to the Company is greater than zero. The maximum combined threshold in those relationships is $10. Based on the contractual terms of the collateral agreements, these thresholds may be immediately reduced due to a downgrade in the counterparty's credit rating. For further discussion, see the Derivative Commitments section of Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company may also use credit default swaps to manage credit exposure or to assume credit risk to enhance yield. The Company uses credit derivatives to purchase credit protection with respect to a single entity, referenced index, or asset pool. The Company purchases credit protection through credit default swaps to economically hedge and manage credit risk of certain fixed maturity investments across multiple sectors of the investment portfolio. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), the notional amount related to credit derivatives that purchase credit protection was $0 and $40, respectively, while the fair value was $0 for both years. These amounts do not include positions that are in offsetting relationships.

The Company may also enter into credit default swaps that assume credit risk as part of replication transactions. Replication transactions are used as an economical means to synthetically replicate the characteristics and performance of assets that are permissible investments under the Company’s investment policies. These swaps reference investment grade single corporate issuers and baskets, which include customized diversified portfolios of corporate issuers. These baskets are established within sector concentration limits and may be divided into tranches which possess different credit ratings. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), the notional amount related to credit derivatives that assume credit risk was $100 and $0, respectively, while the fair value was $2 and $0, respectively. These amounts do not include positions that are in offsetting relationships.

Change in Interest Rates

Favorable Effects

Unfavorable Effects

Additional investment income

Decrease in the fair value of the fixed maturity investment portfolio

Lower cost of the variable annuity hedge program

Potential increase in policyholder surrenders, requiring the Company to liquidate assets in an unrealized loss position to fund liability surrender value

Lower margin erosion associated with minimum guaranteed crediting rates on certain products

Potential impact on the Company's tax planning strategies

Higher interest expense

Increase in the fair value of the fixed maturity investment portfolio

Lower net investment income due to reinvesting at lower investment yields

Lower interest expense

Lower interest income on variable rate investments

Acceleration in paydowns and prepayments or calls of certain mortgage-backed and municipal bonds

Increased cost of variable annuity hedge program

Potential margin erosion associated with minimum guaranteed crediting rates on certain products

The Company primarily manages its exposure to interest rate risk by constructing investment portfolios that maintain asset allocation limits and asset/liability duration matching targets which may include the use of derivatives. The Company analyzes interest rate risk using various models including parametric models and cash flows simulation under various market scenarios of the liabilities and their supporting investment portfolios. Key metrics that the Company uses to quantify its exposure to interest rate risk inherent in its invested assets and interest rate sensitive liabilities include duration, convexity and key rate duration.

The Company may also utilize a variety of derivative instruments to mitigate interest rate risk associated with its investment portfolio or to hedge liabilities. Interest rate caps, floors, swaps, swaptions and futures may be used to manage portfolio duration. Interest rate swaps are primarily used to convert interest receipts or payments to a fixed or variable rate. The use of such swaps enables the Company to customize contract terms and conditions to desired objectives and manage the duration profile within established tolerances. Interest rate swaps are also used to hedge the variability in the cash flow of a forecasted purchase or sale of fixed rate securities due to changes in interest rates.

In addition, certain products such as COLI contracts and the general account portion of variable annuity products credit interest to policyholders subject to market conditions and minimum interest rate guarantees. As of both December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), the Company had $1.7 billion, of general account COLI account value, with minimum interest guarantees on unloaned account value ranging from 4.0% to 4.5%. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), the general account portion of the variable annuity contracts was $2.6 billion and $2.7 billion, respectively, with minimum guarantees ranging from 1.5% to 4.0%.

The Company's issued non-investment type contracts include structured settlement contracts, terminal funding agreements, and on-benefit payout annuities (i.e., the annuitant is currently receiving benefits). The cash outflows associated with these policy liabilities are not interest rate sensitive but do vary based on actual to expected mortality experience. Similar to investment-type products, the aggregate cash flow payment streams are relatively predictable. Products in this category may rely upon actuarial pricing assumptions (including mortality and morbidity) and have an element of cash flow uncertainty. Additionally, due to the long duration of these liabilities, these products are subject to reinvestment risk. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), the Company had $12.9 billion and $10.7 billion, respectively, of liabilities for combined structured settlements and terminal funding agreements and $1.6 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively, of liabilities for on-benefit payout annuities.

The carrying value of fixed maturities, commercial mortgage loans and short-term investments related to the businesses included in the table above was $20.7 billion and $13.1 billion, as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), respectively. The assets supporting the fixed liabilities are monitored and managed within set duration guidelines, and are evaluated on a daily basis, as well as annually using scenario simulation techniques in compliance with regulatory requirements. For further discussion on the reinsurance agreements with Commonwealth and the impact to invested assets, please see Part II, Item 7, MD&A - Investment Results, Composition of Invested Assets.

The selection of the 100 basis point parallel shift in the yield curve was made only as an illustration of the potential hypothetical impact of such an event and should not be construed as a prediction of future market events. Actual results could differ materially from those illustrated above due to the nature of the estimates and assumptions used in the above analysis. The Company’s sensitivity analysis calculation assumes that the composition of invested assets and liabilities remain materially consistent throughout the year and that the current relationship between short-term and long-term interest rates will remain constant over time. As a result, these calculations may not fully capture the impact of portfolio re-allocations, significant product sales or non-parallel changes in interest rates.

The Company expects to incur GMDB payments in the future only if the policyholder has an "in the money" GMDB at their death. For policies with a GMWB rider, the company expects to incur GMWB payments in the future only if the account value is reduced over time to a specified level through a combination of market performance and periodic withdrawals, at which point the contractholder will receive an annuity with total payments equal to the GRB which is generally equal to premiums less withdrawals. For the Company’s “lifetime” GMWB products, this annuity can have total payments exceeding the GRB. As the account value fluctuates with equity market returns on a daily basis and the “lifetime” GMWB payments may exceed the GRB, the ultimate amount to be paid by the Company, if any, is uncertain and could be significantly more or less than the Company’s current carried liability. For additional information on the Company’s GMWB liability, see Note 2 - Fair Value Measurements of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information on the Company's GMDB liability, see Note 8 - Reserves for Future Policy Benefits and Separate Account Liabilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company’s macro hedging program is designed to hedge risk pertaining to variable annuity exposures, including GMWB and GMDB liabilities, protect expected fee revenue to be received on variable annuity contracts, and reduce statutory reserve and capital volatility. The macro hedge program uses interest rate swaps and futures, and equity swaps, options, and futures on certain indices including the S&P 500 index, EAFE index, NASDAQ index and Russell index. Additionally, in 2020 and a portion of 2021, the Company held customized capital market derivative contracts to provide protection from certain capital market risks for the remaining term of specified blocks of GMWB riders written on a direct basis. These customized derivative contracts are based on policyholder behavior assumptions specified at the inception of the derivative contracts. The Company retains the risk for differences between assumed and actual policyholder behavior and between the performance of the actively managed funds underlying the separate accounts and their respective indices.

Management assesses the risks under various deterministic and stochastic scenarios in designing and executing the macro hedge program. The increased U.S. GAAP earnings volatility may result from factors including, but not limited to: policyholder behavior, capital markets, divergence between the performance of the underlying funds and the hedging indices, changes in hedging positions and the relative emphasis placed on various risk management objectives. Additionally, the hedge program will result in U.S. GAAP earnings volatility as changes in the value of the macro hedge derivatives may not be closely aligned to changes in U.S. GAAP liabilities.

The following table presents our estimates of the potential instantaneous impacts from sudden market stresses related to equity market prices, interest rates and implied market volatilities. The following sensitivities represent: (1) the net estimated difference between the change in the fair value of GMWB liabilities and the underlying hedge instruments and (2) the estimated change in fair value of the hedge instruments for the macro program, before the impacts of amortization of VOBA and taxes. As noted in the preceding discussion, certain hedge assets are used to hedge liabilities that are not carried at fair value and will not have a liability offset in the U.S. GAAP sensitivity analysis. All sensitivities are measured as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and are related to the fair value of liabilities and hedge instruments in place at that date for the Company’s variable annuity hedge programs. The impacts presented in the table that follows are estimated individually and measured without consideration of any correlation among market risk factors.

The Company has implemented information protection and privacy programs with established governance routines that promote an adaptive approach for assessing and managing risks. The Company has invested to build a ‘defense-in-depth’ strategy that uses multiple security measures to protect the integrity of the Company's information assets. This ‘defense-in-depth’ strategy aligns to the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") Cyber Security Framework and provides preventative, detective and responsive measures that collectively protects the Company. Various cyber assurance methods, including security metrics, third party security assessments, external penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and cyber war game exercises are used to test the effectiveness of the overall cybersecurity control environment.

From a governance perspective, senior members of our Enterprise Risk Management, Information Protection and Internal Audit functions provide detailed reports on cybersecurity matters to the Company's Board, including the Audit Committee, which has principal responsibility for oversight of cybersecurity risk, and/or the FIRMCo, which oversees controls for the Company's major risk exposures. The topics to be covered by these updates include the Company's activities, policies and procedures to prevent, detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents, as well as lessons learned from cybersecurity incidents and internal and external testing of our protection measures. The Audit Committee will meet at each regular Board meeting and will be briefed on cyber risks at least annually.

As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), the Company had reinsurance recoverables from Commonwealth, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual"), Prudential Financial, Inc. ("Prudential") and TR Re of approximately $8.7 billion, $6.8 billion, $13.1 billion and $6.1 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2020 (Predecessor Company), the Company had reinsurance recoverables from Commonwealth, MassMutual and Prudential of $7.6 billion, $7.0 billion and $11.8 billion, respectively. The Company's obligations to its direct policyholders that have been reinsured to Commonwealth, MassMutual and Prudential are primarily secured by invested assets held in trust. The Company's obligations to its direct policyholders reinsured to TR Re are secured by invested assets through segregated portfolios held by the Company.

•In times of significant market volatility, the ability to estimate statutory surplus and RBC ratios is inherently difficult as these factors are heavily influenced by both the liability dynamics and the nature of the Company's hedge program and its effectiveness. Additionally, reserve requirements for variable annuity death and living benefit guarantees and RBC requirements could increase with rising equity markets or rising interest rates, resulting in lower RBC ratios. The Company has reinsured 100% of its risk associated with GMWB and approximately 91% of its risk associated with the aggregate GMDB exposure. These reinsurance agreements reduce the Company’s exposure to changes in the statutory reserves and the related capital and RBC ratios associated with changes in the capital markets.

The following table presents the Company’s fixed maturities, AFS, by credit quality. The credit ratings referenced throughout this section are based on availability, and are generally the midpoint of the available ratings among Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch. If no rating is available from a rating agency, then an internally developed rating is used. Accrued interest receivable related to fixed maturities, AFS is recorded in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is not included in the amortized cost or fair value of the fixed maturities. For further information, see Note 3 - Investments of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Fixed Maturities, AFS by Type
	Successor Company												Predecessor Company
	December 31, 2021												December 31, 2020
	Cost or Amortized Cost		ACL		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Percent of Total Fair Value		Cost or Amortized Cost		ACL		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Percent of Total Fair Value
Asset backed securities ("ABS")
Consumer loans	$	166	$	—	$	—	$	(1)	$	165	1.3	%	$	371	$	—	$	6	$	—	$	377	2.5	%
Other	94		—		—		(1)		93		0.7	%	65		—		2		—		67		0.5	%


Collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs")	945		—		—		(1)		944		7.3	%	1,425		—		7		(4)		1,428		9.6	%




Commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS")
Agency backed [2]	151		—		1		(1)		151		1.2	%	171		—		8		(1)		178		1.2	%
Bonds	2,107		—		3		(12)		2,098		6.9	%	898		—		66		(9)		952		6.4	%
Interest only (“IOs”)	87		—		—		(1)		86		0.7	%	83		—		3		(1)		85		0.6	%
Corporate
Basic industry	417		—		2		(4)		415		2.0	%	309		—		56		—		366		2.5	%
Capital goods	727		—		2		(5)		724		4.1	%	635		—		110		—		747		5.0	%
Consumer cyclical	762		—		2		(2)		762		2.3	%	278		—		48		—		328		2.2	%
Consumer non-cyclical	1,135		—		5		(8)		1,132		6.7	%	911		—		191		—		1,105		7.4	%
Energy	1,316		—		3		(10)		1,309		6.2	%	746		(1)		96		(5)		842		5.7	%
Financial services	4,221		—		12		(14)		4,219		13.6	%	1,445		—		253		(1)		1,701		11.4	%
Technology/communications	1,956		—		15		(11)		1,960		10.0	%	1,129		—		266		(1)		1,401		9.4	%
Transportation	271		—		2		(2)		271		2.1	%	279		—		43		(3)		319		2.1	%
Utilities	1,718		—		4		(15)		1,707		10.2	%	1,325		—		213		(2)		1,540		10.3	%
Other	857		—		3		(2)		858		1.3	%	183		—		20		—		203		1.4	%
Foreign government/government agencies	365		—		1		(4)		362		1.6	%	236		—		32		—		266		1.8	%
Municipal bonds
Taxable	1,452		—		10		(6)		1,456		6.0	%	761		—		115		(1)		875		5.9	%

Residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS")
Agency	71		—		—		(1)		70		0.5	%	246		—		16		(1)		261		1.8	%
Non-agency	686		—		—		(6)		680		3.7	%	330		—		10		—		340		2.3	%
Alt-A	3		—		—		—		3		—	%	14		—		—		—		14		0.1	%
Sub-prime	58		—		—		—		58		0.4	%	155		—		—		(1)		$	154	1.0	%
U.S. Treasuries	1,421		—		28		(1)		1,448		11.2	%	1,142		—		192		(8)		1,326		8.9	%





Total fixed maturities, AFS	$	20,986	$	—	$	93	$	(108)	$	20,971	100	%	$	13,137	$	(1)	$	1,753	$	(38)	$	14,875	100	%

While the European economy is expected to stabilize now that COVID-19 vaccines are widely available and distributed, structural challenges including elevated sovereign debt levels and demographic headwinds are expected to suppress economic growth in the region. European Union and United Kingdom ("U.K.") officials successfully negotiated an agreement to prevent the U.K. from exiting the Eurozone without a trade deal on December 31, 2020. While this outcome avoided the threat of a “hard Brexit”, political risk will likely remain elevated in Europe during 2022 due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 crisis and the potential risk presented by an uneven economic recovery. The Company manages the credit risk associated with its European securities within the investment portfolio on an on-going basis using several processes which are supported by macroeconomic analysis and issuer credit analysis. Additionally, the Company had immaterial exposure to Russia and no Ukraine exposure at December 31, 2021. For additional details regarding the Company’s management of credit risk, see the Credit Risk section of this MD&A.

As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), the Company’s European investment exposure had an amortized cost and fair value of $929 and $920, respectively, or 5% of total invested assets. As of December 31, 2020 (Predecessor Company), amortized cost and fair value totaled $753 and $872, respectively, or 4% of total invested assets. The investment exposure largely relates to corporate entities which are domiciled in or generate a significant portion of their revenue within the U.K., Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), the weighted average credit quality of European investments was BBB+ and A-, respectively. Entities domiciled in the U.K. comprise the Company's largest exposure; as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), the U.K. exposure totals less than 2% of total invested assets and largely relates to industrial and financial services securities and has an average credit rating of BBB+. The majority of the European investments are U.S. dollar-denominated, and those securities that are British pound or euro-denominated are hedged to U.S. dollars.

While governments have responded with unprecedented stimulus efforts and vaccine and booster rollouts are underway, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact economic activity. Due to the emergence of new COVID-19 variants, the effects of stimulus efforts and the impact of vaccine distribution efforts remain uncertain. Given the uncertainty of the future path of the virus and its impact on the global economy, it is not possible to estimate the impact on Talcott's investment portfolio. However, a prolonged COVID-19 pandemic scenario may result in losses and negative ratings migration of Talcott's investment portfolio, specifically certain Corporate sectors and Non-Agency CMBS. The sectors in our fixed maturities, AFS Corporate portfolio most impacted by COVID-19 are: consumer cyclical, energy and transportation, which collectively represent 11% of the Company's Fixed Maturities, AFS. These securities are high quality with 94% NAIC 2 rated or above. The Company's Non-Agency CMBS portfolio represents 7% of the Company's Fixed Maturities, AFS and are generally composed of senior tranches which benefit from credit enhancement to protect against collateral deterioration or loss. The portfolio is high quality with 96% NAIC 2 rated or above. All portfolios are monitored according to enterprise risk management practices and policies discussed previously.


Exposure to CMBS and RMBS as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company)
	AAA				AA				A				BBB				BB and Below				Total
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
CMBS
Agency	$	145	$	145	$	6	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	151	$	151
Bonds	1,308		1,307		177		175		230		228		120		117		272		271		2,107		2,098
IOs	49		48		25		25		4		4		9		9		—		—		87		86
Total CMBS	1,502		1,500		208		206		234		232		129		126		272		271		2,345		2,335
RMBS
Agency	71		70		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		71		70
Non-agency	267		267		81		80		134		132		185		182		19		19		686		680
Alt-A	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		3		3		3		3
Sub-prime	1		1		6		6		12		12		13		13		26		26		58		58
Total RMBS	339		338		87		86		146		144		198		195		48		48		818		811
Total CMBS & RMBS	$	1,841	$	1,838	$	295	$	292	$	380	$	376	$	327	$	321	$	320	$	319	$	3,163	$	3,146


Exposure to CMBS and RMBS as of December 31, 2020 (Predecessor Company)
	AAA				AA				A				BBB				BB and Below				Total
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
CMBS
Agency	$	171	$	178	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	171	$	178
Bonds	208		227		213		231		203		208		226		241		48		45		898		952
IOs	60		62		19		19		1		1		3		3		—		—		83		85
Total CMBS	439		467		232		250		204		209		229		244		48		45		1,152		1,215
RMBS
Agency	246		261		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		246		261
Non-Agency	61		63		111		117		99		100		59		60		—		—		330		340
Alt-A	—		—		1		1		—		—		1		1		12		12		14		14
Sub-Prime	—		—		8		8		30		30		59		59		58		57		155		154
Total RMBS	307		324		120		126		129		130		119		120		70		69		745		769
Total CMBS & RMBS	$	746	$	791	$	352	$	376	$	333	$	339	$	348	$	364	$	118	$	114	$	1,897	$	1,984

The Company purchased $177 of commercial whole loans with a weighted average loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratio of 60% and a weighted average yield of 2.9% for the period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, (Successor Company). The Company purchased $165 of commercial whole loans with a weighted average LTV ratio of 55% and a weighted average yield of 2.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company). The Company continues to invest in commercial mortgage loans in high growth markets across the country focusing primarily on institutional-quality industrial, multi-family, and retail properties with strong LTV ratios. There were no mortgage loans held for sale as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) or December 31, 2020 (Predecessor Company).

The following table presents the Company’s investments in limited partnerships and other alternative investments which include hedge funds, real estate funds, and private equity funds. Real estate funds consist of investments primarily in real estate joint ventures and, to a lesser extent, equity funds. Private equity funds primarily consist of investments in funds whose assets typically consist of a diversified pool of investments in small to mid-sized non-public businesses with high growth potential and strong owner sponsorship, as well as limited exposure to public markets. Income or losses on investments in limited partnerships and other alternative investments are recognized on a lag as results from private equity investments and other funds are generally reported on a three-month delay.

The total gross unrealized losses were $108 as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), and have increased $70, from December 31, 2020 (Predecessor Company), due to higher interest rates, partially offset by tighter credit spreads. The increase was also partially offset by the application of pushdown accounting in connection with the June 30, 2021 sale of the Company that the Company's indirect owner, Hopmeadow Holdings GP LLC completed through an Agreement and Plan of Merger, with Sixth Street. Refer to Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies for more information regarding the sale of the Company. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), $108 of the gross unrealized losses were associated with fixed maturities, AFS depressed less than 20% of amortized cost. Gross unrealized losses associated with fixed maturities, AFS depressed greater than 20% were less than $1.

Certain of the Company’s derivative agreements contain provisions that are tied to the financial strength ratings, as set by nationally recognized statistical agencies or RBC tests, of the individual legal entity that entered into the derivative agreement. If the legal entity’s financial strength were to fall below certain thresholds, the counterparties to the derivative agreements could demand immediate and ongoing full collateralization and in certain instances enable the counterparties to terminate the agreements and demand immediate settlement of all outstanding derivative positions traded under each impacted bilateral agreement. The settlement amount is determined by netting the derivative positions transacted under each agreement. If the termination rights were to be exercised by the counterparties, it could impact the legal entity’s ability to conduct hedging activities by increasing the associated costs and decreasing the willingness of counterparties to transact with the legal entity. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) is $252. Of this $252, the legal entities have posted collateral of $271 in the normal course of business.These collateral amounts could change as derivative market values change, as a result of changes in our hedging activities or to the extent changes in contractual terms are negotiated. The nature of the collateral that we would post, if required, would be primarily in the form of U.S. Treasury bills, U.S. Treasury notes and government agency securities.

The Company is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston ("FHLBB"). Membership allows the Company access to collateralized advances, which may be used to support various spread-based business and enhance liquidity management. FHLBB membership requires the company to own member stock and advances require the purchase of activity stock. The amount of advances that can be taken are dependent on the asset types pledged to secure the advances. The CTDOI will permit the Company to pledge approximately $731 in qualifying assets to secure FHLBB advances for 2022. The pledge limit is recalculated annually based on statutory admitted assets and surplus of TL and TLA. The Company would need to seek the prior approval of the CTDOI in order to exceed these limits. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), TL and TLA had no advances outstanding under the FHLBB facility.

[3] Relates to annuities that are recorded in the general account under U.S. GAAP as the contractholders are subject to the Company's credit risk, although these annuities are held in a statutory separate account. In the statutory separate account, the Company is required to maintain invested assets with a fair value greater than or equal to the MVA surrender value of the Fixed MVA contract. In the event assets decline in value at a greater rate than the MVA surrender value of the Fixed MVA contract, the Company is required to contribute additional capital to the statutory separate account. The Company will fund these required contributions with operating cash flows or short-term investments. In the event that operating cash flows or short-term investments are not sufficient to fund required contributions that are not covered by reinsurance, the Company may have to sell other invested assets at a loss, potentially resulting in a decrease in statutory surplus. As the fair value of invested assets in the statutory separate account are at least equal to the MVA surrender value of the Fixed MVA contract, surrender of Fixed MVA annuities will have an insignificant impact on the liquidity requirements of the Company.

universal life contracts sold by the former Individual Life business. Sales of fixed maturity investments could result in the recognition of significant realized losses and insufficient proceeds to fully fund the surrender amount. In this circumstance, the Company may need to take other actions, including enforcing certain contract provisions which could restrict surrenders and/or slow or defer payouts. The Company has ceded reinsurance in connection with the sales of its Retirement Plans and Individual Life businesses to MassMutual and Prudential, respectively. The Company has also ceded a significant portion of its variable annuity and payout annuity liabilities to its parent, TR Re. The reinsurance transactions do not extinguish the Company's primary liability on the insurance policies issued under these businesses.

[1] Estimated life and annuity obligations include death claims, other charges associated with policyholder reserves, policy surrenders and policyholder dividends, offset by expected future deposits on in-force contracts. Estimated life and annuity obligations are based on mortality, morbidity and lapse assumptions comparable with the Company’s historical experience, modified for recent observed trends. The Company has also assumed market growth and interest crediting consistent with other assumptions. In contrast to this table, the majority of the Company’s obligations are recorded on the balance sheet at the current account values and do not incorporate an expectation of future market growth, interest crediting, or future deposits. Therefore, the estimated obligations presented in this table significantly exceed the liabilities recorded in reserve for future policy benefits, other policyholder funds and benefits payable, and separate account liabilities. Due to the significance of the assumptions used, the amounts presented could materially differ from actual results.

As a condition to the Sixth Street Acquisition, the CTDOI requires any dividends from the Company, for a two-year period following the acquisition, be approved by the state insurance commissioner. Subsequent to this approval condition, dividends to the Company from its insurance subsidiaries and dividends from the Company to its parent are restricted by insurance regulation. The payment of dividends by Connecticut-domiciled insurers is limited under the insurance holding company laws of Connecticut. These laws require notice to and approval by the state insurance commissioner for the declaration or payment of any dividend, which, together with other dividends or distributions made within the preceding twelve months, exceeds the greater of (i) 10% of the insurer’s policyholder surplus as of December 31 of the preceding year or (ii) net income (or net gain from operations, if such company is a life insurance company) for the twelve-month period ending on the thirty-first day of December last preceding, in each case determined under statutory insurance accounting principles. In addition, if any dividend of a domiciled insurer exceeds the insurer’s earned surplus or certain other thresholds as calculated under applicable state insurance law, the dividend requires the prior approval of the domestic regulator. In addition to statutory limitations on paying dividends, the Company also takes other items into consideration when determining dividends from subsidiaries. These considerations include, but are not limited to, expected earnings and capitalization of the subsidiary, regulatory capital requirements and liquidity requirements of the individual operating company.

Ratings can have an impact on the Company's reinsurance and derivative contracts. There can be no assurance that the Company’s ratings will continue for any given period of time or that they will not be changed. In the event the Company’s ratings are downgraded, reinsurance contracts may be adversely impacted and the Company may be required to post additional collateral on certain derivative contracts. Additionally, there are limited COLI and Bank Owned Life Insurance ("BOLI") contracts which have ratings triggers that could allow the insured to require the Company to attempt to reinsure those contracts with a higher rated insurer.

The Company's U.S. insurance companies' states of domicile impose RBC requirements. The requirements provide a means of measuring the minimum amount of statutory capital appropriate for an insurance company to support its overall business operations, based on its size and risk profile. Regulatory compliance is determined by a ratio of a company's total adjusted capital ("TAC") to its authorized control level RBC ("ACL RBC"). Companies below specific trigger points or ratios are classified within certain levels, each of which requires specified corrective action. The minimum level of TAC before corrective action commences ("Company Action Level") is two times the ACL RBC. The adequacy of a company's capital is determined by the ratio of a company's TAC to its Company Action Level, known as the "RBC ratio". The Company and all of its operating insurance subsidiaries had RBC ratios in excess of the minimum levels required by the applicable insurance regulations. The RBC ratios for the Company and its principal life insurance operating subsidiaries were all in excess of 300% of their Company Action Levels as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company). The reporting of RBC ratios is not intended for the purpose of ranking any insurance company, or for use in connection with any marketing, advertising or promotional activities.


Name	Age	Year First Became a Director	Principal Occupation and Employment for the Past Five Years
Matthew J. Poznar [2]	62	2021	Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer of the Company since June 2018; previously Senior Vice President and Director of the Company from May 2015 to May 2018; previously President of HIMCO Variable Insurance Trust from 2014 to 2018; and Chief Executive Officer of HIMCO Distribution Services Company from 2014 to 2018
Lisa M. Proch [2] [3]	51	2021	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of the Company since June 2018; previously Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of the Company from October 2016 to May 2018
Peter F. Sannizzaro [2]	54	2018	President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since November 2018; President and Chief Operating Officer from June 2018 to November 2018; Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company from September 2012 to May 2018; and Senior Vice President of the Company from June 2011 to May 2018
Samir Srivastava [2] [3]	55	2021	Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Company since August 2018, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of the Company from June 2018 to August 2018; previously Vice President of The Hartford from August 2001 to May 2018
Robert W. Stein [1] [2] [3]	71	2018	Corporate Director since October 2011
Ronald K. Tanemura [1] [2]	58	2021	Corporate Director since March 2011

Mr. Sannizzaro is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He assumed this role in November 2018, where he is highly engaged in the day-to-day management of the business and the establishment of its overall strategy. He has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, including serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company from June 2018 to November 2018. Prior to 2018, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Company where he had responsibility for Finance, Actuarial and Risk, as well as Chief Financial Officer of Hartford Investment Management Company. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Public Accountant. He is a director of the Company and also serves as a director of Foodshare, Inc., Chair of its Finance Committee and a member of its Executive Committee and Retirement Committee.

Mr. Stein is a retired Global Managing Partner of Actuarial Services of Ernst & Young where he spent over 40 years in various leadership roles advising many of the world’s leading insurance companies on financial and operating matters. Mr. Stein currently serves as a director and Chair of the Audit Committee of each of Assurant, Inc., Hopmeadow Holdings GP, LLC and the Company and serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors of Global Synergy Holdings. He served as a director of Worldwide Reinsurance, Ltd. from December 2018 to November 2019 and Resolution Life Holdings (USA) from March 2014 to December 2019. Mr. Stein is a Trustee Emeritus of the Actuarial Foundation. He is a member of both the AICPA and the American Academy of Actuaries, as well as a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Mr. Stein is a Certified Public Accountant.

In March 2011, Mr. Tanemura was elected a director of Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. and currently serves as a director of post-reorganization Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. in New York. Also, from 2012 to 2019, he served as a non-executive director of ICE Clear Credit in Chicago and, from 2009 to 2019, he served as a non-executive director of ICE Clear Europe in London, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. Mr. Tanemura’s extensive experience in the financial markets, his deep understanding of risk and his prior board experience including service at highly regulated financial companies, makes Mr. Tanemura an excellent corporate governance and strategic addition to the Board.


Name	Age	Position with the Company and Business Experience for the Past Five Years
Christopher Abreu	55	Vice President and Chief Risk Officer since January 2020; Vice President and Actuary of the Company from April 2013 to December 2019
Ellen T. Below	56	Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of the Company since June 2018; Vice President of Project Management Office of the Company from April 2013 to May 2018
Matthew C. Bjorkman	40	Vice President and Chief Auditor of the Company since June 2018; Director of Risk & Regulatory Consulting LLC from October 2015 to May 2018
John B. Brady	51	Vice President and Chief Actuary of the Company since June 2018; Vice President and Actuary of the Company from April 2007 to May 2018
Christopher B. Cramer	49	Vice President, Corporate Secretary, Head of Tax and Deputy General Counsel of the Company since November 2019; Vice President, Head of Tax and Deputy General Counsel of the Company from June 2018 to October 2018; Head of Tax Law and Deputy General Counsel of The Hartford prior to May 2018
Diane Krajewski	59	Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company since June 2018, Head of Operations of the Company since August 2018; Vice President, Head of Operations and Chief Information Officer of the Company from July 2014 to May 2018
Peter Manley	43	Head of Corporate Development and Strategy of the Company since May 2020; Managing Director in JPMorgan Chase's Insurance Investment Banking Group from May 2013 to May 2020
Matthew J. Poznar	62	Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer of the Company since June 2018; previously Senior Vice President and Director of the Company from May 2015 to May 2018; previously President of HIMCO Variable Insurance Trust from 2014 to 2018; and Chief Executive Officer of HIMCO Distribution Services Company from 2014 to 2018
Lisa M. Proch	51	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of the Company since June 2018; previously Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of the Company from October 2016 to May 2018
Peter F. Sannizzaro	55	President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since November 2018; previously, President, Chief Operating Officer of the Company from June 2018 to October 2018; previously Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company from September 2012 to May 2018; and Senior Vice President of the Company from June 2011 to May 2018
Robert R. Siracusa	56	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since June 2018; previously Vice President of The Hartford from June 2009 to May 2018
Samir Srivastava	55	Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Company since August 2018, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of the Company from June 2018 to August 2018; previously Vice President of The Hartford from August 2001 to May 2018

The Company has no employees, as we are managed by Talcott Resolution Life, Inc. ("TLI"), the Company's indirect parent, pursuant to an Intercompany Services and Cost Allocation Agreement effective as of June 1, 2018 (the "Management Agreement") between the Company, TLI and other Company affiliates. Pursuant to the Management Agreement, the parties provide a variety of operating services to each other to conduct their day to day business, including employee management services. Expenses incurred by TLI in providing these services are reimbursed by the Company based on TLI’s actual cost incurred plus a nominal mark-up as appropriate per the July 1, 2021 revised cost plus expense reimbursement agreement.

If the General Counsel's Office determines that a transaction may require disclosure under SEC rules, the General Counsel's Office will notify the Board of Directors. The Board will approve or ratify the transaction only if certain criteria is met. Among other criteria, the Board considers whether such transactions were on terms that are no less favorable, in the aggregate, to the Company and its affiliates than those that could reasonably be obtained in a comparable arms’-length transaction with a person other than the related party. Such review also considers established conflict of interest guidelines with respect to the Company and its affiliates.

As described under Part III, Item 11. Executive Compensation, the Company has entered into the Management Agreement between the Company, TLI, and other Company affiliates. Pursuant to the Management Agreement, the parties provide a variety of operating services to each other to conduct their day to day business, including employee management services. Expenses incurred by TLI in providing these services are reimbursed by the Company based on TLI's actual cost incurred through June 30, 2021 and on an actual cost incurred plus a nominal mark-up as appropriate per the July 1, 2021 revised cost plus expense reimbursement agreement.

On November 23, 2021, the Company and its insurance subsidiaries proposed entering into an Investment Management Agreement with Sixth Street Insurance Solutions, L.P. (“SSIS”) in order to diversify the Company’s investment management capabilities and to leverage the specialty knowledge of SSIS with respect to certain asset classes. Pursuant to the proposed agreement, fees and expenses payable by the Company and the legal terms of the Investment Management Agreement, are consistent with such financial elements and terms for similar investment management agreements covering similar asset classes among unaffiliated parties including, SSIS and unaffiliated third parties.


Description			Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm			F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations — For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company), and the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Predecessor Company)			F-6
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) — For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company), and the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Predecessor Company)			F-7
Consolidated Balance Sheets — As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company)			F-8
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity — For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company), and the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Predecessor Company)			F-9
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company), the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company), and the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Predecessor Company)			F-10
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements			F-11
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm			S-1
Schedule I — Summary of Investments—Other Than Investments in Affiliates			S-2
Schedule IV — Reinsurance			S-3
Schedule V — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts			S-4

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in stockholder’s equity, and cash flows, for the period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Predecessor Company) and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Predecessor Company)in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

The valuation of the reserves for such future policy benefits, valuation of embedded derivatives included within other policyholder funds and benefits payable, and the amortization of VOBA are measured based on actuarial methodologies and underlying economic and future policyholder behavior assumptions. Significant judgment is involved in the selection of the assumptions used to determine the valuation of the reserves for such future policy benefits, in the methods and assumptions used in the valuation of embedded derivatives, and the estimated gross profits used in the valuation of the amortization of VOBA. The principal assumptions include mortality, lapse, withdrawal, persistency, expenses, and discount rates.

Investments in fixed maturities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value in the consolidated financial statements. Freestanding derivatives, which are reported in other investments or other liabilities, as appropriate, after considering the impact of master netting agreements, are also reported at fair value in the consolidated financial statements. Where fair values cannot be determined based on observable inputs, management uses unobservable inputs, such as credit spreads, equity volatility and interest rates beyond the observable curve, requiring judgment by management to determine the estimated fair value.


	Successor Company		Predecessor Company
	For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021		For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021		For the Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)					2020		2019
Revenues
Fee income and other	$	410	$	438	$	741	$	821
Earned premiums	31		24		35		42
Net investment income	498		534		816		924





Net realized capital losses	(20)		(242)		(74)		(275)
Amortization of deferred gains	—		26		53		59
Total revenues	919		780		1,571		1,571
Benefits, losses and expenses
Benefits, loss and loss adjustment expenses	285		375		626		760
Amortization of value of business acquired ("VOBA")	90		(43)		50		(25)
Insurance operating costs and other expenses	208		228		364		423

Other intangible asset amortization	3		3		6		5
Dividends to policyholders	2		1		60		5
Total benefits, losses and expenses	588		564		1,106		1,168
Income before income taxes	331		216		465		403
Income tax expense	51		30		66		44


Net income	$	280	$	186	$	399	$	359


	Successor Company		Predecessor Company
(In millions, except for share data)	As of December 31, 2021		As of December 31, 2020
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (net of ACL of $0 - Successor Company and $1 - Predecessor Company) (amortized cost of $20,986 - Successor Company and $13,137 - Predecessor Company)	$	20,971	$	14,875
Equity securities, at fair value	203		65
Mortgage loans (net of ACL of $12 - Successor Company and $17 - Predecessor Company)	2,131		2,092
Policy loans, at outstanding balance	1,484		1,452
Limited partnerships and other alternative investments	1,147		999
Other investments	26		24
Short-term investments	1,254		802
Total investments	27,216		20,309
Cash	49		40
Premiums receivable and agents’ balances, net	4		10
Reinsurance recoverables (net of ACL of $37 - Successor Company and $7 - Predecessor Company)	35,848		27,455
VOBA	479		586
Deferred income taxes, net	603		478
Goodwill and other intangible assets	161		40
Other assets	412		345
Separate account assets	111,592		109,625
Total assets	$	176,364	$	158,888
Liabilities
Reserve for future policy benefits	$	21,698	$	18,625
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable	32,622		25,307
Funds withheld liability	6,379		—
Other liabilities	1,920		2,146
Separate account liabilities	111,592		109,625
Total liabilities	174,211		155,703
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholder’s Equity
Common stock—1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, par value $5,690	6		6
Additional paid-in capital	1,877		1,761
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(10)		1,281
Retained earnings	280		137
Total stockholder’s equity	2,153		3,185
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity	$	176,364	$	158,888


	Successor Company		Predecessor Company
	For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021		For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021		For the Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)					2020		2019
Operating Activities
Net income	$	280	$	186	$	399	$	359
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Net realized capital losses	20		242		74		275
Amortization of deferred reinsurance gain	—		(26)		(53)		(59)
Amortization of VOBA	90		(43)		50		(25)

Depreciation and amortization	102		38		69		51
Other operating activities, net	106		38		259		205
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase in reinsurance recoverables	(63)		(134)		(331)		(272)
Decrease in deferred income taxes	138		29		54		51
Increase (decrease) for future policy benefits and unearned premiums	(40)		63		160		141


Net changes in other assets and other liabilities	(132)		51		185		(169)
Net payments for reinsurance transactions	(877)		—		—		—
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	(376)		444		866		557
Investing Activities
Proceeds from the sale/maturity/prepayment of:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	2,976		1,622		2,824		3,498

Equity securities, at fair value	47		3		7		213
Mortgage loans	294		158		373		257
Partnerships	102		71		77		134
Payments for the purchase of:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	(1,974)		(1,197)		(2,866)		(2,589)

Equity securities, at fair value	(121)		(45)		(26)		(5)
Mortgage loans	(207)		(177)		(242)		(413)
Partnerships	(100)		(74)		(134)		(156)
Net proceeds from (payments for) repurchase agreements program	(11)		8		(16)		19
Net proceeds from (payments for) derivatives	(161)		(539)		143		(272)
Net increase (decrease) in policy loans	9		(32)		15		(26)

Net proceeds from (payments for) short-term investments	(314)		200		(234)		288
Other investing activities, net	—		—		(10)		8
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	540		(2)		(89)		956
Financing Activities
Deposits and other additions to investment and universal life-type contracts	872		1,001		1,971		2,168
Withdrawals and other deductions from investment and universal life-type contracts	(4,766)		(4,862)		(9,627)		(11,074)
Net transfers from separate accounts related to investment and universal life-type contracts	3,598		3,659		7,117		8,202
Net increase (decrease) in securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase	131		270		(7)		(204)
Dividend paid on shares outstanding	—		(265)		(319)		(700)
Return of capital to parent	—		(235)		—		—

Net cash used for financing activities	(165)		(432)		(865)		(1,608)
Foreign exchange rate effect on cash	—		—		—		2
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(1)		10		(88)		(93)
Cash — beginning of period	50		40		128		221
Cash — end of period	$	49	$	50	$	40	$	128
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Income taxes received (paid)	$	(13)	$	2	$	—	$	25


Assets and (Liabilities) Carried at Fair Value by Hierarchy Level as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company)
	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets Accounted for at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fixed maturities, AFS
Asset backed securities ("ABS")	$	258	$	—	$	258	$	—
Collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs")	944		—		785		159
Commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS")	2,335		—		2,059		276
Corporate	13,357		39		12,653		665
Foreign government/government agencies	362		—		362		—
Municipal	1,456		—		1,455		1
Residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS")	811		—		737		74
U.S. Treasuries	1,448		127		1,321		—
Total fixed maturities	20,971		166		19,630		1,175

Equity securities, at fair value	203		11		171		21
Derivative assets
Credit derivatives	2		—		2		—

Foreign exchange derivatives	7		—		7		—
Interest rate derivatives	18		—		15		3

Macro hedge program	16		—		(11)		27
Total derivative assets [1]	43		—		13		30
Short-term investments	1,254		744		435		75
Reinsurance recoverable for GMWB	(8)		—		—		(8)

Separate account assets [2]	110,021		69,089		40,449		79
Total assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis	$	132,484	$	70,010	$	60,698	$	1,372
Liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable
FIA embedded derivative	$	(655)	$	—	$	—	$	(655)
GMWB embedded derivative	80		—		—		80

Total other policyholder funds and benefits payable	(575)		—		—		(575)
Derivative liabilities


Foreign exchange derivatives	2		—		2		—
Interest rate derivatives	(25)		—		(22)		(3)

Macro hedge program	(229)		—		(14)		(215)
Total derivative liabilities [3]	(252)		—		(34)		(218)

Modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts	15		—		15		—
Total liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis	$	(812)	$	—	$	(19)	$	(793)


Valuation Inputs Used in Levels 2 and 3 Measurements for Securities and Freestanding Derivatives
	Level 2 Primary Observable Inputs	Level 3 Primary Unobservable Inputs
Fixed Maturity Investments
Structured securities (includes ABS, CLOs, CMBS and RMBS)
	• Benchmark yields and spreads • Monthly payment information • Collateral performance, which varies by vintage year and includes delinquency rates, loss severity rates and refinancing assumptions • Credit default swap indices Other inputs for ABS, CLOs, and RMBS: • Estimate of future principal prepayments, derived from the characteristics of the underlying structure • Prepayment speeds previously experienced at the interest rate levels projected for the collateral	• Independent broker quotes • Credit spreads beyond observable curve • Interest rates beyond observable curve Other inputs for less liquid securities or those that trade less actively, including subprime RMBS: • Estimated cash flows • Credit spreads, which include illiquidity premium • Constant prepayment rates • Constant default rates • Loss severity
Corporates
	• Benchmark yields and spreads • Reported trades, bids, offers of the same or similar securities • Issuer spreads and credit default swap curves Other inputs for investment grade privately placed securities that utilize internal matrix pricing: • Credit spreads for public securities of similar quality, maturity, and sector, adjusted for non-public nature	• Independent broker quotes • Credit spreads beyond observable curve • Interest rates beyond observable curve Other inputs for below investment grade privately placed securities and private bank loans: • Credit spreads for public securities of similar quality, maturity, and sector, adjusted for non-public nature
U.S Treasuries, Municipals, and Foreign government/government agencies
	• Benchmark yields and spreads • Issuer credit default swap curves • Political events in emerging market economies • Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board reported trades and material event notices • Issuer financial statements	• Credit spreads beyond observable curve • Interest rates beyond observable curve
Equity Securities
	• Quoted prices in markets that are not active	• For privately traded equity securities, internal discounted cash flow models utilizing earnings multiples or other cash flow assumptions that are not observable
Short-term Investments
	• Benchmark yields and spreads • Reported trades, bids, offers • Issuer spreads and credit default swap curves • Material event notices and new issue money market rates	• Independent broker quotes
Derivatives
Credit derivatives
	• Swap yield curve • Credit default swap curves	Not applicable


Foreign exchange derivatives
	• Swap yield curve • Currency spot and forward rates • Cross currency basis curves	Not applicable
Interest rate derivatives
	• Swap yield curve	• Independent broker quotes • Interest rate volatility • Swap curve beyond 30 years

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company), for which the Company used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):


Fair Value Rollforwards for Financial Instruments Classified as Level 3
			Total Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses)
	Fair Value as of December 31, 2020		Included in Net Income [1] [2] [6]		Included in OCI [3]		Purchases		Settlements		Sales		Transfers into Level 3 [4]		Transfers out of Level 3 [4]		Fair Value as of June 30, 2021
Assets
Fixed maturities, AFS
ABS	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	10	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(2)	$	8
CLOs	259		—		—		50		(36)		—		—		(25)		248
CMBS	54		—		2		90		—		—		2		(5)		143
Corporate	328		—		(6)		132		(23)		(9)		53		(15)		460


RMBS	154		—		1		5		(34)		(15)		—		(3)		108
Total fixed maturities, AFS	795		—		(3)		287		(93)		(24)		55		(50)		967

Equity securities, at fair value	32		—		—		1		—		—		—		—		33
Freestanding derivatives



Interest rate	2		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		2


Total freestanding derivatives [5]	2		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		2
Reinsurance recoverable for GMWB	7		(19)		—		—		6		—		—		—		(6)
Separate accounts	20		—		—		2		—		(4)		2		(5)		15
Short-term investments	22		—		—		2		(10)		—		—		—		14
Total assets	$	878	$	(19)	$	(3)	$	292	$	(97)	$	(28)	$	57	$	(55)	$	1,025
Liabilities
Freestanding derivatives

Macro hedge program	$	(441)	$	385	$	—	$	12	$	(193)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(237)
Total freestanding derivatives [5]	(441)		385		—		12		(193)		—		—		—		(237)
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable
Guaranteed withdrawal benefits	21		82		—		—		(26)		—		—		—		77
Total other policyholder funds and benefits payable	21		82		—		—		(26)		—		—		—		77
Total liabilities	$	(420)	$	467	$	—	$	12	$	(219)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(160)

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and 2020 (Predecessor Company), and for the period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) and the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Predecessor Company), and have issued our report thereon dated April 1, 2022 (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an emphasis of matter paragraph concerning the Company’s election to pushdown purchase accounting in 2021). Our audits also included the financial statement schedules I, IV, and V. These financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statement schedules based on our audits. In our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

To apply for a Group Annuity Contract, the trustee or other applicant need only complete an application for the Group Annuity Contract and make its initial purchase payment. A Group Annuity Contract will then be issued to the applicant and subsequent Purchase Payments may be made, subject to the same $2,000 minimum applicable to qualified purchasers of Certificates. While no Certificates are issued, each purchase payment, and the Account established thereby, are confirmed to the Contract Owner. The initial and subsequent purchase payments operate to establish Accounts under the Group Annuity Contract in the same manner as non-qualified purchases. Each Account will have its own initial and subsequent Guarantee Periods and Guaranteed Rates. Surrenders under the Group Annuity Contract may be made, at the election of the Contract Owner, from one or more of the Accounts established under the Contract. Account surrenders are subject to the same limitations, adjustments and charges as surrenders made under a certificate (see "Surrenders"). Net Surrender Values may be surrendered or applied to purchase annuities for the Contract Owners' Qualified Plan Participants.

Provision is made that the Corporation, to the fullest extent permissible by applicable law as then in effect, shall indemnify any individual who is a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative or investigative, and whether formal or informal (each, a "Proceeding") because such individual is or was (i) a Director, or (ii) an officer or employee of the Corporation (for purposes of the by laws, each an "Officer"), against obligations to pay judgments, settlements, penalties, fines or reasonable expenses (including counsel fees) incurred in a Proceeding if such Director or Officer: (l)(A) conducted him or herself in good faith; (B) reasonably believed (i) in the case of conduct in such person's official capacity, which shall include service at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer or fiduciary of a Covered Entity (as defined below), that his or her conduct was in the best interests of the Corporation; and (ii) in all other cases, that his or her conduct was at least not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; and (C) in the case of any criminal proceeding, such person had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful; or (2) engaged in conduct for which broader indemnification has been made permissible or obligatory under a provision of the Corporation's Certificate, in each case, as determined in accordance with the procedures set forth in the by laws. For purposes of the by laws, a "Covered Entity" shall mean another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise (including, without limitation, any employee benefit plan) in respect of which such person is serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer or fiduciary.

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.


(1c)	Amendment No. 3, Principal Underwriter Agreement.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1c of Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement File No. 333-133695 filed on March 1, 2010.
(3a)	Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company (the "Company"), effective April 2, 1982, as amended by Amendment No. 1, effective August 3, 1984, as amended by Amendment No. 2 effective December 31, 1996, as amended by Amendment No. 3, effective July 25, 2000, as amended by Amendment No. 4, effective June 1, 2018.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 to File No. 001-32293 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended June 30, 2018 filed on August 14, 2018.
(3b)	Amended and Restated By-Laws of Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company, effective June 1, 2018.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.02 to File No. 001-32293 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended June 30, 2018 filed on August 14, 2018.
(4)	Form of Contract(s).	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-37290 filed on August 4, 2000.
(5)	Opinion regarding legality, refer to Exhibit (23a).	Filed herewith as Exhibit 99.23(a).
(10a)	Annuity Reinsurance Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company and Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company dated as of June 1 2018.*	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to File No. 001-32293 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended June 30, 2018 filed on August 14, 2018.
(10b)	Annuity Reinsurance Agreement between Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company and Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company dated as of June 1 2018.*	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 to File No. 001-32293 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended June 30, 2018 filed on August 14, 2018.
(10c)	Transition Services Agreement by and between Hartford Fire Insurance Company and Hartford Life, Inc. dated as of May 31, 2018.*	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03 to File No. 001-32293 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended June 30, 2018 filed on August 14, 2018.
(10d)	Reinsurance Agreement between TR Re, Ltd. and Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company dated October 1, 2021.	Filed herewith as Exhibit 99.10(d)
(21)	Subsidiaries of Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company.	Filed herewith as Exhibit 99.21
(23a)	Consent of Counsel - Christopher Grinnell, Associate General Counsel.	Filed herewith as Exhibit 99.23(a)
(23b)	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Deloitte & Touche LLP.	Filed herewith as Exhibit 99.23(b)
(24)	Powers of Attorney.	Filed herewith as Exhibit 99.24
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document *
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *
(107)	Filing Fee Table	Filed herewith as Exhibit 107

(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement;

(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(b) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in that Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.




CRC SELECT
GROUP MODIFIED GUARANTEED ANNUITY CONTRACT
TALCOTT RESOLUTION LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
P O BOX 14293
LEXINGTON, KY 40512-4293

1-800-862-6668 (Owners)
1-800-862-7155 (Investment Professionals)
www.talcottresolution.com


Year one	$	10,000	Purchase Payment or rollover value
	$	500	total year's interest payments
	$	10,500	end of year Contract Value
Year two	$	10,500	beginning Contract Value
	$	525	total year's interest payments
	$	11,025	end of year Contract Value


Year three	$	11,025	beginning Contract Value
	$	551	total year's interest payments
	$	11,576	end of year Contract Value
Year four	$	11,576	beginning Contract Value
	$	579	total year's interest payments
	$	12,155	end of year Contract Value
Year five	$	12,155	beginning Contract Value
	$	608	total year's interest payments
	$	12,763	end of year Contract Value


Number of Years from the beginning of a Subsequent Guarantee Period						Surrender Charge
1 or less						1% multiplied by the number of years in the Guarantee Period
2						The percentage used for Year 1 or less minus 1%
3						The percentage used for Year 2 minus 1%
4						The percentage used for Year 3 minus 1%


Date of First Payment						Age Setback
Prior to 2005						1 year
2005 - 2014						2 years
2015 - 2019						3 years
2020 - 2029						4 years
2030 - 2039						5 years
2040 or later						6 years


NOT INSURED BY FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY			MAY LOSE VALUE			NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE


Description			Page
Definitions			3
Highlights and Risk Factors			3
The Contract			5
Annuity Payouts			12
Miscellaneous Provisions			14
Experts			15
How Contracts are Sold			15
Legal Opinion			16
Cybersecurity and Disruptions to Business Operations			16
Status Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934			16
Federal Tax Considerations			16
Information About Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company and Financial Statements			28
Appendix A — Market Value Adjustment			APP A - 1
Appendix B — Modified Guaranteed Annuity for Qualified Plans			APP B - 1


Number of Years from the beginning of the Initial Guarantee Period						Surrender Charge
1						6%
2						6%
3						5%
4						4%
5						3%
6						2%
7						2%
Thereafter						2%


Number of Years from the beginning of any Subsequent Guarantee Period						Surrender Charge
1						4%
2						3%
3						2%
4						2%
5						2%
6						2%
7						2%
Thereafter						2%


	Successor Company		Predecessor Company
	As of December 31,		As of December 31,
($ In millions)	2021		2020		2019		2018		2017
Balance Sheet Data
Total assets [3]	$	176,364	$	158,888	$	154,713	$	150,146	$	168,732
Total stockholder's equity [4]	$	2,153	$	3,185	$	2,552	$	2,005	$	6,680


Description			Page
Consolidated Results of Operations			47
Investment Results			49
Critical Accounting Estimates			53
Enterprise Risk Management			57
Capital Resources and Liquidity			78
Impact of New Accounting Standards			84


Significant EGP-based Balances
	Successor Company		Predecessor Company
	As of December 31, 2021		As of December 31, 2020
VOBA [1]	$	479	$	586
Death and other insurance benefit reserves, net of reinsurance [2]	$	645	$	206
Deferred cost of reinsurance	$	23	$	—


Benefit (Charge) to Income, Net of Tax, as a Result of Unlock [1]
	Successor Company		Predecessor Company
	For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021		For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021		For the Years Ended December 31,
					2020		2019
VOBA	(73)		14		(64)		—
Death and other insurance benefit reserves	2		(6)		(25)		—
Change in reserves	—		—		18		(46)
Deferred cost of reinsurance	—
Total (before tax)	(71)		8		(71)		(46)
Income tax effect	(15)		2		(15)		(10)
Total (after tax)	$	(56)	$	6	$	(56)	$	(36)


Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company FIRMCo Members
CEO and President (Chair)
General Counsel
Chief Information Officer
Chief Investment Officer
2 External Directors appointed by the Board


Change in Net Economic Value as of December 31,
	Successor Company				Predecessor Company
Interest Rate Sensitivity of Fixed Liabilities and Invested Assets Supporting Them	As of December 31, 2021				As of December 31, 2020
Basis point shift	-100		+100		-100		+100
Increase (decrease) in economic value, before tax	$	(712)	$	487	$	(271)	$	175


Change in Fair Value as of December 31,
	Successor Company				Predecessor Company
Interest Rate Sensitivity of Invested Assets Not Supporting Fixed Liabilities	As of December 31, 2021				As of December 31, 2020
Basis point shift	-100		+100		-100		+100
Increase (decrease) in fair value, before tax	$	311	$	(293)	$	326	$	(248)


Total Variable Annuity Guarantees as of December 31, 2021
Successor Company
($ in billions)	Account Value		Gross Net Amount at Risk		Retained Net Amount at Risk		% of Contracts In the Money [2]		% In the Money [2][3]
Variable Annuity [1]
GMDB [4]	$	34.3	$	2.2	$	0.2	15	%	21	%
GMWB	14.5		0.1		—		3	%	23	%


Variable Annuity Guarantees [1]	U.S. GAAP Treatment [1]	Primary Market Risk Exposures [1]
GMDB and life-contingent component of the GMWB	Accumulation of the portion of fees required to cover expected claims, less accumulation of actual claims paid	Equity Market Levels / Interest Rates
GMWB (excluding life-contingent portions)	Fair value	Equity Market Levels / Implied Volatility / Interest Rates


Sensitivity Analysis (before tax and VOBA) as of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company) [1]
	Variable Annuity Macro Hedge Program
Equity market return	-20		%	-10		%	10 %
Potential net fair value impact	$	289		$	88		$	(53)
Interest rates	-50bps			-25bps			+25bps
Potential net fair value impact	$	48		$	24		$	(23)
Implied volatilities	10 %			2 %			-10		%
Potential net fair value impact	$	264		$	51		$	(221)


• Business Resiliency • Claims • Corporate Governance • Cyber and Information Protection • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) • Financial Operations • Fraud			• Human Resources •Legal and Compliance • Model Risk • Operations • Product Risk (In-force and New Business) • Technology • Third-Party (Vendor)


Reinsurance Recoverables, net
	Successor Company		Predecessor Company
	As of December 31, 2021		As of December 31, 2020
Reserve for future policy benefits and other policyholder funds and benefits payable
Gross reinsurance recoverables	$	35,885	$	27,462
Less: ACL	37		7
Reinsurance recoverables, net	$	35,848	$	27,455


Fixed Maturities, AFS by Credit Quality
	Successor Company						Predecessor Company
	December 31, 2021						December 31, 2020
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Percent of Total Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Percent of Total Fair Value
United States Government/Government Agencies	$	1,860	$	1,887	9.0	%	$	1,559	$	1,765	11.9	%
AAA	2,085		2,082		9.9	%	1,262		1,358		9.1	%
AA	2,197		2,195		10.5	%	1,717		1,881		12.7	%
A	6,753		6,746		32.2	%	4,110		4,777		32.1	%
BBB	7,493		7,465		35.6	%	3,991		4,595		30.9	%
BB & below	598		596		2.8	%	498		499		3.3	%
Total fixed maturities, AFS	$	20,986	$	20,971	100	%	$	13,137	$	14,875	100	%


Investments in Limited Partnerships and Other Alternative Investments
	Successor Company				Predecessor Company
	December 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Amount		Percent		Amount		Percent
Hedge funds	$	110	9.6	%	$	104	10.4	%
Real estate funds	23		2.0	%	48		4.8	%
Private equity and other funds	1,014		88.4	%	847		84.8	%
Total	$	1,147	100	%	$	999	100	%


As of December 31, 2021 (Successor Company)
Fixed maturities, AFS, at fair value	$	20,971
Short-term investments	1,254
Cash	49
Less: derivative collateral	381
Total	$	21,893


Contractholder Obligations	As of December 31, 2021
Total Contractholder obligations	$	165,912
Less: Separate account assets [1]	111,592
General account contractholder obligations	$	54,320
Composition of General Account Contractholder Obligations
Contracts without a surrender provision and/or fixed payout dates [2]	$	26,208
Fixed MVA annuities [3]	2,952
Other [4]	25,160
General account contractholder obligations	$	54,320


	Payments Due by Period
	Total		Less Than 1 Year		1-3 years		3-5 years		More Than 5 Years
Life and annuity obligations [1]	$	249,841	$	18,510	$	27,410	$	24,063	$	179,858

Purchase obligations	708		708		—		—		—
Other liabilities reflected on the balance sheet	774		774		—		—		—
Total	$	251,323	$	19,992	$	27,410	$	24,063	$	179,858


Insurance Financial Strength Ratings:	A.M. Best	Standard & Poor’s	Moody’s
Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company	B++	BBB	Baa3
Talcott Resolution Life and Annuity Insurance Company	B++	BBB	Baa3


U.S. statutory capital as of December 31, 2021 [1]	$	2,153
U.S. GAAP adjustments:
VOBA	479
Non-admitted deferred tax assets	143
Deferred taxes	324

Goodwill and other intangible assets	161
Non-admitted assets other than deferred tax assets	36
Asset valuation reserve and interest maintenance reserve	964
Benefit reserves	(2,881)
Investment basis differential due to pushdown accounting/unrealized gain on investments	1,639
Deferred gain on reinsurance	(892)
Other, net	27
U.S. GAAP stockholder's equity as of December 31, 2021	$	2,153


Director			Directorships
Robert W. Stein			Assurant, Inc. (October 2011 to Present); Aviva PLC (January 2013 to May 2017)
Ronald K. Tanemura			Sixth Street Specialty Lending (March 2011 to Present) Ice Clear Credit LLC (August 2009 to April 2019)


Director Compensation
Name	Fees Earned or Paid in Cash		Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation [1], [2]		Total
R. Carbone	$	187,500	$	5,227,771	$	5,415,271
R. Stein	$	116,667	$	1,045,437	$	1,162,104
R. Tanemura	$	41,667	$	—	$	41,667


Director Management Incentive Plan Awards ("MIP") [3]
Name	MIP Grant Date	Total MIP Percentage		Percent Vested		Percent Not Vested
R. Stein	07/28/2021	0.0329	%	—	%	100	%
R. Tanemura	07/28/2021	0.0329	%	—	%	100	%


For the Period of July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor Company)
(In millions)	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Retained Earnings		Total Stockholder's Equity
Balance, beginning of period	$	6	$	1,877	$	—	$	—	$	1,883
Net income	—		—		—		280		280
Total other comprehensive loss	—		—		(10)		—		(10)


Balance, end of period	$	6	$	1,877	$	(10)	$	280	$	2,153


For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor Company)
(In millions)	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Retained Earnings		Total Stockholder's Equity
Balance, beginning of period	$	6	$	1,761	$	1,281	$	137	$	3,185
Net income	—		—		—		186		186
Total other comprehensive loss	—		—		(274)		—		(274)
Capital contribution to parent	—		(235)		—		—		(235)
Dividends paid	—		—		—		(265)		(265)
Balance, end of period	$	6	$	1,526	$	1,007	$	58	$	2,597


For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor Company)
(In millions)	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Retained Earnings		Total Stockholder's Equity
Balance, beginning of period	$	6	$	1,761	$	717	$	68	$	2,552
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax	—		—		—		(11)		(11)
Adjusted balance, beginning of period	6		1,761		717		57		2,541
Net income	—		—		—		399		399
Total other comprehensive income	—		—		564		—		564
Dividends paid	—		—		—		(319)		(319)
Balance, end of period	$	6	$	1,761	$	1,281	$	137	$	3,185


For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 (Predecessor Company)
(In millions)	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Retained Earnings		Total Stockholder's Equity
Balance, beginning of period	$	6	$	1,761	$	(171)	$	409	$	2,005
Net income	—		—		—		359		359
Total other comprehensive income	—		—		888		—		888

Dividends paid	—		—		—		(700)		(700)
Balance, end of period	$	6	$	1,761	$	717	$	68	$	2,552