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Represents the percentage of the total fair value of fixed maturity investments by credit rating classification as of the balance sheet date.

No definition available.

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The percentage of fixed maturity securities compared to total investments of the entity.

No definition available.

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This item represents the concentration of holdings (greater than 10% of the entity's total shareholders' equity) in issuers other than GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC mortgage backed securities as of the balance sheet date, if any.

No definition available.

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Represents mortgage backed securities issued by government sponsored enterprises expressed as a percentage of AAA rated securities as of the balance sheet date.

No definition available.

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Represents the number of investment holdings in issuers other than government sponsored enterprises as of the balance sheet date.

No definition available.

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Amortized cost of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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