Allowance for Expected Credit Losses

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Allowance for Expected Credit Losses [Abstract]

Allowance for Expected Credit Losses

21 - Allowance for Expected Credit Losses

Pursuant to new accounting guidance we adopted on January 1, 2023, we make estimates with respect to the potential impairment of financial instruments and recognize expected credit losses as an allowance rather than impairments as credit losses are incurred. We refer to Note 2 - Impact of New Accounting Standards for more information regarding the new accounting guidance. We have established allowances for expected credit losses with respect to held-to-maturity debt securities and reinsurance recoverable.

Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities

For held-to-maturity debt securities, we make estimates concerning expected credit losses at an aggregated level rather that monitoring individual debt securities for credit losses. We establish an allowance for expected credit losses based on an ongoing review of securities held, historical loss data, changes in issuer credit standing and other relevant factors. We utilize a probability-of-default methodology, which reflects current and forecasted economic conditions, to estimate the allowance for expected credit losses and recognize changes to the allowance in our results of operations.

The following table presents the balances for fixed maturities classified as held-to-maturity, net of the allowance for expected credit losses, at December 31, 2023, the cumulative effect of our adoption of the updated accounting guidance for credit losses on January 1, 2023 and changes in the allowance for expected credit losses for 2023.

	At and For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
	Held-to-Maturity, Net of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses		Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
	(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	688,439	$	—
Cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance for credit losses				1,268
Current period change for expected credit losses				58
Balance at end of period	$	679,497	$	1,326

Reinsurance Receivable

For reinsurance receivable, we establish an allowance for expected credit losses based upon our ongoing review of amounts outstanding, historical loss data, changes in reinsurer credit standing and other relevant factors. We utilize a probability-of-default methodology, which reflects current and forecasted economic conditions, to estimate the allowance for expected credit losses and recognize changes to the allowance in our results of operations.

The following table presents the balances for reinsurance receivable, net of the allowance for expected credit losses, at December 31, 2023, the cumulative effect of our adoption of the updated accounting guidance for credit losses on January 1, 2023 and the changes in the allowance for expected credit losses for 2023.

	At and For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
	Reinsurance Receivable, Net of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses		Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
	(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	456,522	$	—
Cumulative effect of adoption of updated accounting guidance for credit losses				1,132
Current period change for expected credit losses				262
Balance at end of period	$	441,431	$	1,394