REINSURANCE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Balance and Financial Rating Related to Reinsurers

We evaluate the financial condition of these reinsurers on a regular basis. These reinsurers are well-known and well-established, as evidenced by the strong financial ratings at December 31, 2016 presented below:



Reinsurer	Total Recoverable		A.M. Best Rating at December 31, 2016
	(in millions)
Munich American Reassurance Company	$	248	A+ (superior)
Protective Life Insurance Company	182		A+ (superior)
Employers Reassurance Corporation	130		A- (excellent)
General Re Life Corporation	129		A++ (superior)
All others	133		A+ to A- (superior to excellent)
	$	822