REINSURANCE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

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, 2017 presented below:



Reinsurer	Total Recoverable		A.M. Best Rating at December 31, 2017
	(in millions)
Munich American Reassurance Company	$	259	A+ (superior)
Protective Life Insurance Company	181		A+ (superior)
Westport Insurance Corporation, a Swiss Re Corporation subsidiary	134		A+ (superior)
General Re Life Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary	133		A++ (superior)
All others	117		A+ to A- (superior to excellent)
	$	824