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Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Values of assets and liabilities [Text Block] Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; that is, an exit price. The exit price assumes the asset or liability is not exchanged subject to a forced liquidation or distressed sale.
Valuation Hierarchy
The Company categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the Company’s valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2  
Prices or valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 3 
Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities of Ameriprise Financial measured at fair value on a recurring basis: 
 
December 31, 2019
  
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
(in millions)
Assets
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

  
Cash equivalents
$
267

 
$
2,924

 
$

 
$
3,191

  
Available-for-Sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities

 
11,437

 
750

 
12,187

  
Residential mortgage backed securities

 
10,012

 
17

 
10,029

  
Commercial mortgage backed securities

 
5,563

 

 
5,563

  
Asset backed securities

 
1,987

 
19

 
2,006

  
State and municipal obligations

 
1,367

 

 
1,367

  
U.S. government and agency obligations
1,680

 

 

 
1,680

  
Foreign government bonds and obligations

 
271

 

 
271

  
Other securities

 
26

 

 
26

 
Total Available-for-Sale securities
1,680

 
30,663

 
786

 
33,129

  
Equity securities
1

 

 

 
1

 
Investments at NAV
 
 
 
 
 
 
6

(1) 
Trading and other securities
12

 
26

 

 
38

  
Separate account assets at NAV
 
 
 
 
 
 
87,488

(1) 
Investments and cash equivalents segregated for regulatory purposes
14

 

 

 
14

 
Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate derivative contracts

 
1,455

 

 
1,455

  
Equity derivative contracts
162

 
2,722

 

 
2,884

  
Credit derivative contracts

 
4

 

 
4

 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts
1

 
17

 

 
18

  
Total other assets
163

 
4,198

 

 
4,361

  
Total assets at fair value
$
2,137

 
$
37,811

 
$
786

 
$
128,228

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indexed annuity embedded derivatives
$

 
$
3

 
$
43

 
$
46

  
IUL embedded derivatives

 

 
881

 
881

  
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives

 

 
763

 
763

(2) 
Total policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims

 
3

 
1,687

 
1,690

(3) 
Customer deposits

 
14

 

 
14

  
Other liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate derivative contracts

 
418

 

 
418

  
Equity derivative contracts
36

 
3,062

 

 
3,098

  
Foreign exchange derivative contracts
1

 
8

 

 
9

 
Other
6

 
4

 
44

 
54

  
Total other liabilities
43

 
3,492

 
44

 
3,579

  
Total liabilities at fair value
$
43

 
$
3,509

 
$
1,731

 
$
5,283

  


 
December 31, 2018
  
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
(in millions)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents
$
155

 
$
2,350

 
$

 
$
2,505

  
Available-for-Sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities

 
13,153

 
913

 
14,066

  
Residential mortgage backed securities

 
6,193

 
136

 
6,329

  
Commercial mortgage backed securities

 
4,857

 
20

 
4,877

  
Asset backed securities

 
1,392

 
6

 
1,398

  
State and municipal obligations

 
2,345

 

 
2,345

  
U.S. government and agency obligations
1,745

 

 

 
1,745

  
Foreign government bonds and obligations

 
298

 

 
298

  
Total Available-for-Sale securities
1,745

 
28,238

 
1,075

 
31,058

  
Equity securities

 
1

 

 
1

 
Investments at NAV
 
 
 
 
 
 
6

(1) 
Trading and other securities
36

 
38

 

 
74

  
Separate account assets at NAV
 
 
 
 
 
 
77,925

(1) 
Investments and cash equivalents segregated for regulatory purposes
301

 

 

 
301

 
Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate derivative contracts

 
796

 

 
796

  
Equity derivative contracts
191

 
1,527

 

 
1,718

  
Foreign exchange derivative contracts
5

 
55

 

 
60

  
Total other assets
196

 
2,378

 

 
2,574

  
Total assets at fair value
$
2,433

 
$
33,005

 
$
1,075

 
$
114,444

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indexed annuity embedded derivatives
$

 
$
3

 
$
14

 
$
17

  
IUL embedded derivatives

 

 
628

 
628

  
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives

 

 
328

 
328

(4) 
Total policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims

 
3

 
970

 
973

(5) 
Customer deposits

 
6

 

 
6

  
Other liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate derivative contracts

 
424

 

 
424

  
Equity derivative contracts
78

 
2,076

 

 
2,154

 
Credit derivative contracts

 
18

 

 
18

 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts
4

 
31

 

 
35

  
Other
13

 
6

 
30

 
49

  
Total other liabilities
95

 
2,555

 
30

 
2,680

 
Total liabilities at fair value
$
95

 
$
2,564

 
$
1,000

 
$
3,659

 
 
(1) Amounts are comprised of certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
(2) The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives included $981 million of individual contracts in a liability position and $218 million of individual contracts in an asset position as of December 31, 2019.
(3) The Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk resulted in a $(502) million cumulative increase (decrease) to the embedded derivatives as of December 31, 2019.
(4) The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives included $646 million of individual contracts in a liability position and $318 million of individual contracts in an asset position as of December 31, 2018.
(5) The Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk resulted in a $(726) million cumulative increase (decrease) to the embedded derivatives as of December 31, 2018.
The following tables provide a summary of changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities of Ameriprise Financial measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Corporate Debt Securities
 
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
 
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities
 
Asset Backed Securities
 
Total
(in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2019
$
913

 
$
136

 
$
20

 
$
6

 
$
1,075

 
Total gains (losses) included in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
(1
)
 

 

 

 
(1
)
(1) 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
31

 

 

 
(1
)
 
30

 
Purchases
55

 
477

 

 
18

 
550

 
Settlements
(248
)
 
(12
)
 

 

 
(260
)
 
Transfers into Level 3

 

 

 
14

 
14

 
Transfers out of Level 3

 
(584
)
 
(20
)
 
(18
)
 
(622
)
 
Balance, December 31, 2019
$
750

 
$
17

 
$

 
$
19

 
$
786

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at December 31, 2019
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(1
)
(1) 

 
Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
 
Other Liabilities
 
Indexed Annuity Embedded Derivatives
 
IUL
Embedded
Derivatives
 
GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives
 
Total
(in millions)
 
 
 
Balance, January 1, 2019
$
14

 
$
628

 
$
328

 
$
970

 
$
30

 
Total (gains) losses included in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
8

(2) 
209

(2) 
80

(3) 
297

 
(3
)
(4) 
Issues
21

 
113

 
361

 
495

 
18

 
Settlements

 
(69
)
 
(6
)
 
(75
)
 
(1
)
 
Balance, December 31, 2019
$
43

 
$
881

 
$
763

 
$
1,687

 
$
44

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at December 31, 2019
$

 
$
209

(2) 
$
82

(3) 
$
291

 
$

 

 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Other Derivatives Contracts
 
Corporate Debt Securities
 
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
 
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities
 
Asset Backed Securities
 
Total
(in millions)
 
 
Balance, January 1, 2018
$
1,139

 
$
155

 
$

 
$
7

 
$
1,301

 
$

 
Total gains (losses) included in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
(1
)
 

 

 

 
(1
)
(1) 
(3
)
(3) 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(26
)
 
1

 

 
1

 
(24
)
 

 
Purchases
15

 
70

 
72

 
32

 
189

 
3

 
Settlements
(214
)
 
(29
)
 

 
(1
)
 
(244
)
 

 
Transfers into Level 3

 

 

 
2

 
2

 

 
Transfers out of Level 3

 
(61
)
 
(52
)
 
(35
)
 
(148
)
 

 
Balance, December 31, 2018
$
913

 
$
136

 
$
20

 
$
6

 
$
1,075

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at December 31, 2018
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(1
)
(1) 
$

 

 
Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
 
Other Liabilities
 
Indexed Annuity Embedded Derivatives
 
IUL
Embedded
Derivatives
 
GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives
 
Total
 
(in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2018
$

 
$
601

 
$
(49
)
 
$
552

 
$
28

 
Total (gains) losses included in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
(3
)
(2) 
(9
)
(2) 
49

(3) 
37

 
2

(4) 
Issues
17

 
90

 
350

 
457

 

 
Settlements

 
(54
)
 
(22
)
 
(76
)
 

 
Balance, December 31, 2018
$
14

 
$
628

 
$
328

 
$
970

 
$
30

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at December 31, 2018
$

 
$
(9
)
(2) 
$
47

(3) 
$
38

 
$

 

 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Corporate Debt Securities
 
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
 
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities
 
Asset Backed Securities
 
Common Stocks
 
Total
(in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2017
$
1,311

 
$
268

 
$

 
$
68

 
$
1

 
$
1,648

 
Total gains (losses) included in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income

 

 

 

 
1

 
1

(1) 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(8
)
 
1

 

 
(4
)
 

 
(11
)
 
Purchases
138

 
132

 
65

 
64

 

 
399

 
Sales

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
Settlements
(302
)
 
(43
)
 

 
(29
)
 

 
(374
)
 
Transfers into Level 3

 
20

 

 
27

 
8

 
55

 
Transfers out of Level 3

 
(223
)
 
(65
)
 
(119
)
 
(9
)
 
(416
)
 
Balance, December 31, 2017
$
1,139

 
$
155

 
$

 
$
7

 
$

 
$
1,301

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at December 31, 2017
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$
(1
)
(1) 

 
Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
 
Other Liabilities
 
IUL
Embedded
Derivatives
 
GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives
 
Total
(in millions)
 
 
 
Balance, January 1, 2017
$
464

 
$
614

 
$
1,078

 
$
13

 
Total (gains) losses included in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
87

(2) 
(977
)
(3) 
(890
)
 
2

(4) 
Issues
92

 
326

 
418

 
13

 
Settlements
(42
)
 
(12
)
 
(54
)
 

 
Balance, December 31, 2017
$
601

 
$
(49
)
 
$
552

 
$
28

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at December 31, 2017
$
87

(2) 
$
(946
)
(3) 
$
(859
)
 
$

 
(1) Included in net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) Included in interest credited to fixed accounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(4) Included in general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The increase (decrease) to pretax income of the Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk on the fair value of its embedded derivatives was $(190) million, $281 million and $(71) million, net of DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Securities transferred from Level 3 primarily represent securities with fair values that are now obtained from a third-party pricing service with observable inputs. Securities transferred to Level 3 represent securities with fair values that are now based on a single non-binding broker quote.
The following tables provide a summary of the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements developed by the Company or reasonably available to the Company of Level 3 assets and liabilities:
 
December 31, 2019
Fair Value
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Range 
Weighted
 Average
(in millions)
Corporate debt securities (private placements)
$
749
 
Discounted cash flow

Yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries
0.8
%
2.8%
1.2
%
Asset backed securities
$
5
 
Discounted cash flow
Annual short-term default rate
3.3%
 
 
 
 
Annual long-term default rate
3.0%
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
12.0%
 
 
 
 
Constant prepayment rate
5.0
%
10.0%
10.0
%
 
 
 
Loss recovery
36.4
%
63.6%
63.6
%
IUL embedded derivatives
$
881
 
Discounted cash flow
Nonperformance risk (1)
65 bps
 
Indexed annuity embedded derivatives
$
43
 
Discounted cash flow
Surrender rate
0.0
%
50.0%
 
 
 
 
Nonperformance risk (1)
65 bps
 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
$
763
 
Discounted cash flow
Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals (2)
0.0%
36.0%
 
 
 
 
 
Surrender rate
0.1%
73.5%
 
 
 
 
 
Market volatility (3)
3.7%
15.9%
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperformance risk (1)
65 bps
 
Contingent consideration liabilities
$
44
 
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
9.0%
 
 
December 31, 2018
Fair Value
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Range 
Weighted
 Average
(in millions)
Corporate debt securities (private placements)
$
912
 
Discounted cash flow
Yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries
1.0
%
3.6%
1.5
%
Asset backed securities
$
6
 
Discounted cash flow
Annual short-term default rate
2.3%
 
 
 
 
Annual long-term default rate
2.5
%
3.0%
2.9
%
 
 
 
Discount rate
11.5%
 
 
 
 
Constant prepayment rate
5.0
%
10.0%
10.0
%
 
 
 
Loss recovery
36.4
%
63.6%
63.6
%
IUL embedded derivatives
$
628
 
Discounted cash flow
Nonperformance risk (1)
119 bps
 
Indexed annuity embedded derivatives
$
14
 
Discounted cash flow
Surrender rate
0.0%
50.0%
 
 
 
 
Nonperformance risk (1)
119 bps
 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
$
328
 
Discounted cash flow
Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals (2)
0.0%
36.0%
 
 
 
 
Surrender rate
0.1%
73.4%
 
 
 
 
 
Market volatility (3)
4.0%
16.1%
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperformance risk (1)
119 bps
 
Contingent consideration liabilities
$
30
 
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
9.0%
 

(1) The nonperformance risk is the spread added to the observable interest rates used in the valuation of the embedded derivatives.
(2) The utilization of guaranteed withdrawals represents the percentage of contractholders that will begin withdrawing in any given year.
(3) Market volatility is implied volatility of fund of funds and managed volatility funds.
Level 3 measurements not included in the table above are obtained from non-binding broker quotes where unobservable inputs utilized in the fair value calculation are not reasonably available to the Company.
Uncertainty of Fair Value Measurements
Significant increases (decreases) in the yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 corporate debt securities in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Significant increases (decreases) in the annual default rate and discount rate used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 asset backed securities in isolation, generally, would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement and significant increases (decreases) in loss recovery in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Significant increases (decreases) in the constant prepayment rate in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Significant increases (decreases) in nonperformance risk used in the fair value measurement of the IUL embedded derivatives in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Significant increases (decreases) in nonperformance risk and surrender rate used in the fair value measurement of the indexed annuity embedded derivatives in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) liability value.
Significant increases (decreases) in utilization and volatility used in the fair value measurement of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives in isolation would have resulted in a significantly higher (lower) liability value.
Significant increases (decreases) in nonperformance risk and surrender rate used in the fair value measurement of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) liability value. Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals and surrender rates vary with the type of rider, the duration of the policy, the age of the contractholder, the distribution channel and whether the value of the guaranteed benefit exceeds the contract accumulation value.
Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rate used in the fair value measurement of the contingent consideration liability in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Determination of Fair Value
The Company uses valuation techniques consistent with the market and income approaches to measure the fair value of its assets and liabilities. The Company’s market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The Company’s income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future projected cash flows to a single discounted present value amount. When applying either approach, the Company maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs.
The following is a description of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and the general classification of these instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy.
Assets
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include time deposits and other highly liquid investments with original or remaining maturities at the time of purchase of 90 days or less. Actively traded money market funds are measured at their NAV and classified as Level 1. The Company’s remaining cash equivalents are classified as Level 2 and measured at amortized cost, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short time between the purchase of the instrument and its expected realization.
Investments (Available-for-Sale Securities, Equity Securities and Trading Securities)
When available, the fair value of securities is based on quoted prices in active markets. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are obtained from third-party pricing services, non-binding broker quotes, or other model-based valuation techniques.
Level 1 securities primarily include U.S. Treasuries.
Level 2 securities primarily include corporate bonds, residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities, asset backed securities, state and municipal obligations and foreign government securities. The fair value of these Level 2 securities is based on a market approach with prices obtained from third-party pricing services. Observable inputs used to value these securities can include, but are not limited to, reported trades, benchmark yields, issuer spreads and non-binding broker quotes.
Level 3 securities primarily include certain corporate bonds, non-agency residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities and asset backed securities. The fair value of corporate bonds, non-agency residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities and certain asset backed securities classified as Level 3 is typically based on a single non-binding broker quote. The underlying inputs used for some of the non-binding broker quotes are not readily available to the Company. The Company’s privately placed corporate bonds are typically based on a single non-binding broker quote. The fair value of certain asset backed securities is determined using a discounted cash flow model. Inputs used to determine the expected cash flows include assumptions about discount rates and default, prepayment and recovery rates of the underlying assets. Given the significance of the unobservable inputs to this fair value measurement, the fair value of the investment in certain asset backed securities is classified as Level 3.
In consideration of the above, management is responsible for the fair values recorded on the financial statements. Prices received from third-party pricing services are subjected to exception reporting that identifies investments with significant daily price movements as well as no movements. The Company reviews the exception reporting and resolves the exceptions through reaffirmation of the price or recording an appropriate fair value estimate. The Company also performs subsequent transaction testing. The Company performs annual due diligence of third-party pricing services. The Company’s due diligence procedures include assessing the vendor’s valuation qualifications, control environment, analysis of asset-class specific valuation methodologies, and understanding of sources of market
observable assumptions and unobservable assumptions, if any, employed in the valuation methodology. The Company also considers the results of its exception reporting controls and any resulting price challenges that arise.
Separate Account Assets
The fair value of assets held by separate accounts is determined by the NAV of the funds in which those separate accounts are invested. The NAV is used as a practical expedient for fair value and represents the exit price for the separate account. Separate account assets are excluded from classification in the fair value hierarchy.
Investments and Cash Equivalents Segregated for Regulatory Purposes
Investments and cash equivalents segregated for regulatory purposes includes U.S. Treasuries that are classified as Level 1.
Other Assets
Derivatives that are measured using quoted prices in active markets, such as derivatives that are exchange-traded are classified as Level 1 measurements. The variation margin on futures contracts is also classified as Level 1. The fair value of derivatives that are traded in less active over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets is generally measured using pricing models with market observable inputs such as interest rates and equity index levels. These measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and include swaps, foreign currency forwards and the majority of options. The counterparties’ nonperformance risk associated with uncollateralized derivative assets was immaterial as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. See Note 16 and Note 17 for further information on the credit risk of derivative instruments and related collateral.
Liabilities
Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims
There is no active market for the transfer of the Company’s embedded derivatives attributable to the provisions of certain variable annuity riders, index annuity and IUL products.
The Company values the embedded derivatives attributable to the provisions of certain variable annuity riders using internal valuation models. These models calculate fair value as the present value of future expected benefit payments less the present value of future expected rider fees attributable to the embedded derivative feature. The projected cash flows used by these models include observable capital market assumptions and incorporate significant unobservable inputs related to implied volatility as well as contractholder behavior assumptions that include margins for risk, all of which the Company believes an exit market participant would expect. The fair value also reflects a current estimate of the Company’s nonperformance risk specific to these embedded derivatives. Given the significant unobservable inputs to this valuation, these measurements are classified as Level 3. The embedded derivatives attributable to these provisions are recorded in policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims.
The Company uses various Black-Scholes calculations to determine the fair value of the embedded derivatives associated with the provisions of its fixed index annuity and IUL products. The Company uses a discounted cash flow model to determine the fair value of the embedded derivatives associated with the provisions of its equity index annuity product. The projected cash flows generated by this model are based on significant observable inputs related to interest rates, volatilities and equity index levels and, therefore, are classified as Level 2. The fair value of fixed index annuity and IUL embedded derivatives includes significant observable interest rates, volatilities and equity index levels and the significant unobservable estimate of the Company’s nonperformance risk. Given the significance of the nonperformance risk assumption to the fair value, the fixed index annuity and IUL embedded derivatives are classified as Level 3. The embedded derivatives attributable to these provisions are recorded in policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims.
Customer Deposits
The Company uses various Black-Scholes calculations to determine the fair value of the embedded derivative liability associated with the provisions of its stock market certificates (“SMC”). The inputs to these calculations are primarily market observable and include interest rates, volatilities and equity index levels. As a result, these measurements are classified as Level 2.
Other Liabilities
Derivatives that are measured using quoted prices in active markets, such as derivatives that are exchange-traded are classified as Level 1 measurements. The variation margin on futures contracts is also classified as Level 1. The fair value of derivatives that are traded in less active OTC markets is generally measured using pricing models with market observable inputs such as interest rates and equity index levels. These measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and include swaps, foreign currency forwards and the majority of options. The Company’s nonperformance risk associated with uncollateralized derivative liabilities was immaterial as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. See Note 16 and Note 17 for further information on the credit risk of derivative instruments and related collateral.
Securities sold but not yet purchased represent obligations of the Company to deliver specified securities that it does not yet own, creating a liability to purchase the security in the market at prevailing prices. When available, the fair value of securities is based on quoted prices in active markets. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are obtained from nationally-recognized pricing services, or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of cash flows. Level 1 securities sold but not yet purchased primarily include U.S Treasuries traded in active markets. Level 2 securities sold but not yet purchased primarily include corporate bonds.
Contingent consideration liabilities consist of earn-outs and/or deferred payments related to the Company’s acquisitions. Contingent consideration liabilities are recorded at fair value using a discounted cash flow model under multiple scenarios and an unobservable input (discount rate). Given the use of a significant unobservable input, the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
The Company assesses its investment in affordable housing partnerships for other-than-temporary impairment. The investments that are determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired are written down to their fair value. The Company uses a discounted cash flow model to measure the fair value of these investments. Inputs to the discounted cash flow model are estimates of future net operating losses and tax credits available to the Company and discount rates based on market condition and the financial strength of the syndicator (general partner). The balance of affordable housing partnerships measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis was $158 million and $112 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
Asset and Liabilities Not Reported at Fair Value
The following tables provide the carrying value and the estimated fair value of financial instruments that are not reported at fair value:
 
December 31, 2019
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
(in millions)
Financial Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans, net
$
2,778

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,833

 
$
2,833

 
Policy loans
868

 

 

 
810

 
810

 
Receivables
3,168

 
102

 
934

 
2,229

 
3,265

 
Restricted and segregated cash
2,372

 
2,372

 

 

 
2,372

 
Other investments and assets
671

 

 
626

 
46

 
672

 
Financial Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims
$
9,110

 
$

 
$

 
$
10,061

 
$
10,061

 
Investment certificate reserves
7,508

 

 

 
7,497

 
7,497

 
Banking and brokerage deposits
6,929

 
6,929

 

 

 
6,929

 
Separate account liabilities — investment contracts
5,403

 

 
5,403

 

 
5,403

 
Debt and other liabilities
3,374

 
104

 
3,372

 
21

 
3,497

 
 
December 31, 2018
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
(in millions)
Financial Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans, net
$
2,696

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,661

 
$
2,661

 
Policy loans
861

 

 

 
810

 
810

 
Receivables
1,677

 
179

 
965

 
489

 
1,633

 
Restricted and segregated cash
2,609

 
2,609

 

 

 
2,609

 
Other investments and assets
572

 

 
491

 
60

 
551

 
Financial Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims
$
9,609

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,672

 
$
9,672

 
Investment certificate reserves
7,886

 

 

 
7,845

 
7,845

 
Brokerage deposits
3,660

 
3,660

 

 

 
3,660

 
Separate account liabilities — investment contracts
4,843

 

 
4,843

 

 
4,843

(1) 
Debt and other liabilities
3,296

 
188

 
3,059

 
57

 
3,304

 

(1) The fair value of separate account liabilities - investment contracts as of December 31, 2018 was previously incorrectly omitted from the fair value hierarchy based on use of NAV per share as a practical expedient.
Receivables include the deposit receivable, brokerage margin loans, securities borrowed and loans to financial advisors. Restricted and segregated cash includes cash segregated under federal and other regulations held in special reserve bank accounts for the exclusive benefit of the Company’s brokerage customers. Other investments and assets primarily include syndicated loans, credit card
receivables, certificate of deposits with original or remaining maturities at the time of purchase of more than 90 days, the Company’s membership in the FHLB and investments related to the Community Reinvestment Act. See Note 7 for additional information on mortgage loans, policy loans, syndicated loans, credit card receivables and the deposit receivable.
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefit and claims include fixed annuities in deferral status, non-life contingent fixed annuities in payout status, indexed annuity host contracts and the fixed portion of a small number of variable annuity contracts classified as investment contracts. See Note 11 for additional information on these liabilities. Investment certificate reserves represent customer deposits for fixed rate certificates and stock market certificates. Banking and brokerage deposits are amounts payable to customers related to free credit balances, funds deposited by customers and funds accruing to customers as a result of trades or contracts. Separate account liabilities are primarily investment contracts in pooled pension funds offered by Threadneedle. Debt and other liabilities include the Company’s long-term debt, short-term borrowings, securities loaned and future funding commitments to affordable housing partnerships and other real estate partnerships. See Note 14 for further information on the Company’s long-term debt and short-term borrowings.