Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Fair Value Measurement

The Company categorizes its financial instruments into a three-level hierarchy based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, pursuant to ASU 2011-04, "Fair Value Measurements (ASC Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP" ("ASU 2011-04"). The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the category level is based on the lowest priority level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.

When available, the estimated fair value of financial instruments is based on quoted prices in active markets that are readily and regularly obtainable. When quoted prices in active markets are not available, the determination of estimated fair value is based on market standard valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow methodologies, matrix pricing or other similar techniques.

The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2018:



	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
U.S. Treasuries	$	494		$	58		$	—		$	552
U.S. Government agencies and authorities	—			—			—			—
State, municipalities and political subdivisions	—			859			—			859
U.S. corporate public securities	—			8,777			15			8,792
U.S. corporate private securities	—			2,744			651			3,395
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments⁽¹⁾	—			2,696			—			2,696
Foreign corporate private securities ⁽¹⁾	—			3,175			101			3,276
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—			2,622			73			2,695
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	—			1,567			—			1,567
Other asset-backed securities	—			720			126			846
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged	494			23,218			966			24,678
Equity securities	10			—			48			58
Derivatives:
Interest rate contracts	—			133			—			133
Foreign exchange contracts	—			1			—			1
Equity contracts	—			6			—			6
Credit contracts	—			8			—			8
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements	1,010			—			—			1,010
Assets held in separate accounts	68,387			5,091			11			73,489
Total assets	$	69,901		$	28,457		$	1,025		$	99,383
Percentage of Level to Total	70		%	29		%	1		%	100		%
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
FIA	$	—		$	—		$	18		$	18
Stabilizer and MCGs	—			—			77			77
Other derivatives:
Interest rate contracts	—			16			—			16
Foreign exchange contracts	—			77			—			77
Equity contracts	—			5			—			5
Credit contracts	—			4			—			4
Embedded derivative on reinsurance	—			(51		)	—			(51		)
Total liabilities	$	—		$	51		$	95		$	146

⁽¹⁾Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.

The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2017:



	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
U.S. Treasuries	$	597		$	59		$	—		$	656
U.S. Government agencies and authorities	—			3			—			3
State, municipalities and political subdivisions	—			878			—			878
U.S. corporate public securities	—			9,210			26			9,236
U.S. corporate private securities	—			2,855			642			3,497
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments⁽¹⁾	—			2,777			—			2,777
Foreign corporate private securities ⁽¹⁾	—			3,123			92			3,215
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—			2,608			21			2,629
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	—			1,463			7			1,470
Other asset-backed securities	—			638			43			681
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged	597			23,614			831			25,042
Equity securities, available-for-sale	10			—			50			60
Derivatives:
Interest rate contracts	—			117			—			117
Foreign exchange contracts	—			—			—			—
Equity contracts	—			9			—			9
Credit contracts	—			10			—			10
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements	1,078			—			—			1,078
Assets held in separate accounts	67,966			5,059			11			73,036
Total assets	$	69,651		$	28,809		$	892		$	99,352
Percentage of Level to total	70		%	29		%	1		%	100		%
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
FIA	$	—		$	—		$	20		$	20
Stabilizer and MCGs	—			—			97			97
Other derivatives:
Interest rate contracts	—			20			—			20
Foreign exchange contracts	—			52			—			52
Equity contracts	—			7			—			7
Credit contracts	—			6			—			6
Embedded derivative on reinsurance	—			(21		)	—			(21		)
Total liabilities	$	—		$	64		$	117		$	181

⁽¹⁾Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.

Valuation of Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at estimated fair value on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The exit price and the transaction (or entry) price will be the same at initial recognition in many circumstances. However, in certain cases, the transaction price may not represent fair value. The fair value of a liability is based on the amount that would be paid to transfer a liability to a third-party with an equal credit standing. Fair value is required to be a market-based measurement that is determined based on a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, from a market participant's perspective. The Company considers three broad valuation approaches when a quoted price is unavailable: (i) the market approach, (ii) the income approach and (iii) the cost approach. The Company determines the most appropriate valuation technique to use, given the instrument being measured and the availability of sufficient inputs. The Company prioritizes the inputs to fair valuation approaches and allows for the use of unobservable inputs to the extent that observable inputs are not available.

The Company utilizes a number of valuation methodologies to determine the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities in conformity with the concepts of exit price and the fair value hierarchy as prescribed in ASC Topic 820. Valuations are obtained from third-party commercial pricing services, brokers and industry-standard, vendor-provided software that models the value based on market observable inputs. The valuations obtained from third-party commercial pricing services are non-binding. The Company reviews the assumptions and inputs used by third-party commercial pricing services for each reporting period in order to determine an appropriate fair value hierarchy level. The documentation and analysis obtained from third-party commercial pricing services are reviewed by the Company, including in-depth validation procedures confirming the observability of inputs. The valuations are reviewed and validated monthly through the internal valuation committee price variance review, comparisons to internal pricing models, back testing to recent trades or monitoring of trading volumes.

Fixed maturities: The fair values for actively traded marketable bonds are determined based upon the quoted market prices and are classified as Level 1 assets. Assets in this category primarily include certain U.S. Treasury securities.

For fixed maturities classified as Level 2 assets, fair values are determined using a matrix-based market approach, based on prices obtained from third-party commercial pricing services and the Company’s matrix and analytics-based pricing models, which in each case incorporate a variety of market observable information as valuation inputs. The market observable inputs used for these fair value measurements, by fixed maturity asset class, are as follows:

U.S. Treasuries: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being stripped interest and principal U.S. Treasury yield curves that represent a U.S. Treasury zero-coupon curve.

U.S. government agencies and authorities, State, municipalities and political subdivisions: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being U.S. Treasury yield curves, trades of comparable securities, credit spreads off benchmark yields and issuer ratings.

U.S. corporate public securities, Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being benchmark yields, trades of comparable securities, issuer ratings, bids and credit spreads off benchmark yields.

U.S. corporate private securities and Foreign corporate private securities: Fair values are determined using a matrix and analytics-based pricing model. The model incorporates the current level of risk-free interest rates, current corporate credit spreads, credit quality of the issuer and cash flow characteristics of the security. The model also considers a liquidity spread, the value of any collateral, the capital structure of the issuer, the presence of guarantees, and prices and quotes for comparably rated publicly traded securities.

RMBS, CMBS and ABS: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being credit spreads off benchmark yields, prepayment speed assumptions, current and forecasted loss severity, debt service coverage ratios, collateral type, payment priority within tranche and the vintage of the loans underlying the security.

Generally, the Company does not obtain more than one vendor price from pricing services per instrument. The Company uses a hierarchy process in which prices are obtained from a primary vendor and, if that vendor is unable to provide the price, the next vendor in the hierarchy is contacted until a price is obtained or it is determined that a price cannot be obtained from a commercial pricing service. When a price cannot be obtained from a commercial pricing service, independent broker quotes are solicited. Securities priced using independent broker quotes are classified as Level 3.

Broker quotes and prices obtained from pricing services are reviewed and validated through an internal valuation committee price variance review, comparisons to internal pricing models, back testing to recent trades or monitoring of trading volumes. After review, for those instruments where the price is determined to be appropriate, the unadjusted price provided is used for financial statement valuation. If it is determined that the price is questionable, another price may be requested from a different vendor. The internal valuation committee then reviews all prices for the instrument again, along with information from the review, to determine which price best represents exit price for the instrument.

Fair values of privately placed bonds are determined primarily using a matrix-based pricing model and are generally classified as Level 2 assets. The model considers the current level of risk-free interest rates, current corporate spreads, the credit quality of the issuer and cash flow characteristics of the security. Also considered are factors such as the net worth of the borrower, the value of collateral, the capital structure of the borrower, the presence of guarantees and the Company's evaluation of the borrower's ability to compete in its relevant market. Using this data, the model generates estimated market values which the Company considers reflective of the fair value of each privately placed bond.

Equity securities: Fair values of publicly traded equity securities are based upon quoted market price and are classified as Level 1 assets. Other equity securities, typically private equities or equity securities not traded on an exchange, are valued by other sources such as analytics or brokers and are classified as Level 2 or Level 3 assets.

Derivatives: Derivatives are carried at fair value, which is determined using the Company's derivative accounting system in conjunction with observable key financial data from third party sources, such as yield curves, exchange rates, S&P 500 Index prices, London Interbank Offered Rates ("LIBOR") and Overnight Index Swap ("OIS") rates. The Company uses OIS for valuations of collateralized interest rate derivatives, which are obtained from third-party sources. For those derivatives that are unable to be valued by the accounting system, the Company typically utilizes values established by third-party brokers. Counterparty credit risk is considered and incorporated in the Company's valuation process through counterparty credit rating requirements and monitoring of overall exposure. It is the Company's policy to transact only with investment grade counterparties with a credit rating of A- or better. The Company's nonperformance risk is also considered and incorporated in the Company's valuation process. Valuations for the Company's futures and interest rate forward contracts are based on unadjusted quoted prices from an active exchange and, therefore, are classified as Level 1. The Company also has certain credit default swaps and options that are priced by third party vendors or by using models that primarily use market observable inputs, but contain inputs that are not observable to market participants, which have been classified as Level 3. The remaining derivative instruments are valued based on market observable inputs and are classified as Level 2.

Cash and cash equivalents, Short-term investments and Short-term investments under securities loan agreement: The carrying amounts for cash reflect the assets' fair values. The fair values for cash equivalents and most short-term investments are determined based on quoted market prices. These assets are classified as Level 1. Other short-term investments are valued and classified in the fair value hierarchy consistent with the policies described herein, depending on investment type.

Assets held in separate accounts: Assets held in separate accounts are reported at the quoted fair values of the underlying investments in the separate accounts. The underlying investments include mutual funds, short-term investments and cash, the valuations of which are based upon a quoted market price and are included in Level 1. Fixed maturity valuations are obtained from third-party commercial pricing services and brokers and are classified in the fair value hierarchy consistent with the policy described above for fixed maturities.

Guaranteed benefit derivatives: The index-crediting feature in the Company's FIA contract is an embedded derivative that is required to be accounted for separately from the host contract. The fair value of the obligation is calculated based on actuarial and capital market assumptions related to the projected cash flows, including benefits and related contract charges, over the anticipated life of the related contracts. The cash flow estimates are produced by market implied assumptions. These derivatives are classified as Level 3 liabilities in the fair value hierarchy.

The Company records reserves for Stabilizer and MCG contracts containing guaranteed credited rates. The guarantee is treated as an embedded derivative or a stand-alone derivative (depending on the underlying product) and is required to be reported at fair value. The estimated fair value is determined based on the present value of projected future claims, minus the present value of future guaranteed premiums. At inception of the contract, the Company projects a guaranteed premium to be equal to the present value of the projected future claims. The income associated with the contracts is projected using relevant actuarial and capital market assumptions, including benefits and related contract charges, over the anticipated life of the related contracts. The cash flow estimates are produced by using stochastic techniques under a variety of risk neutral scenarios and other market implied assumptions. These derivatives are classified as Level 3 liabilities.

The discount rate used to determine the fair value of the embedded derivatives and stand-alone derivative includes an adjustment for nonperformance risk. The nonperformance risk adjustment incorporates a blend of observable, similarly rated peer holding company credit default swap spreads, adjusted to reflect the credit quality of the Company, the issuer of the guarantee, as well as an adjustment to reflect the priority of policyholder claims.

The Company's valuation actuaries are responsible for the policies and procedures for valuing the embedded derivatives, reflecting the capital markets and actuarial valuation inputs and nonperformance risk in the estimate of the fair value of the embedded derivatives. The actuarial and capital market assumptions for each liability are approved by each product's Chief Risk Officer ("CRO"), including an independent annual review by the CRO. Models used to value the embedded derivatives must comply with the Company's governance policies.

Quarterly, an attribution analysis is performed to quantify changes in fair value measurements and a sensitivity analysis is used to analyze the changes. The changes in fair value measurements are also compared to corresponding movements in the hedge target to assess the validity of the attributions. The results of the attribution analysis are reviewed by the valuation actuaries, responsible CFOs, Controllers, CROs and/or others as nominated by management.

Embedded derivatives on reinsurance: The carrying value of embedded derivatives is estimated based upon the change in the fair value of the assets supporting the funds withheld payable under reinsurance agreements. The fair value of the embedded derivatives is based on market observable inputs and is classified as Level 2.

Transfers in and out of Level 1 and 2

There were no securities transferred between Level 1 and Level 2 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period.

Level 3 Financial Instruments

The fair values of certain assets and liabilities are determined using prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement (i.e., Level 3 as defined by ASC Topic 820), including but not limited to liquidity spreads for investments within markets deemed not currently active. These valuations, whether derived internally or obtained from a third-party, use critical assumptions that are not widely available to estimate market participant expectations in valuing the asset or liability. In addition, the Company has determined, for certain financial instruments, an active market is such a significant input to determine fair value that the presence of an inactive market may lead to classification in Level 3. In light of the methodologies employed to obtain the fair values of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3, additional information is presented below.

The following table summarizes the change in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities and transfers in and out of Level 3 for the period indicated:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
	Fair Value as of January 1			Total Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in:						Purchases		Issuances			Sales			Settlements			Transfers into Level 3⁽³⁾		Transfers out of Level 3⁽³⁾			Fair Value as of March 31			Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings⁽⁴⁾
				Net Income			OCI
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
U.S. Corporate public securities	$	26		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	(11	)	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	15		$	—
U.S. Corporate private securities	642			—			(15		)	12		—			—			(2		)	14		—			651			—
Foreign corporate private securities⁽¹⁾	92			(9		)	18			—		—			—			—			—		—			101			(9		)
Residential mortgage-backed securities	21			(1		)	—			58		—			—			—			—		(5		)	73			(2		)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	7			—			—			—		—			—			—			—		(7		)	—			—
Other asset-backed securities	43			—			—			100		—			—			(1		)	—		(16		)	126			—
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged	831			(10		)	3			170		—			(11		)	(3		)	14		(28		)	966			(11		)
Equity securities	50			(2		)	—			—		—			—			—			—		—			48			(2		)
Derivatives:
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
Stabilizer and MCGs⁽²⁾	(97		)	21			—			—		(1		)	—			—			—		—			(77		)	—
FIA⁽²⁾	(20		)	(1		)	—			—		1			—			2			—		—			(18		)	—
Assets held in separate accounts⁽⁵⁾	11			—			—			—		—			—			—			—		—			11			—
⁽¹⁾Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
⁽²⁾All gains and losses on Level 3 liabilities are classified as realized gains (losses) for the purpose of this disclosure because it is impracticable to track realized and unrealized gains (losses) separately on a contract-by-contract basis. These amounts are included in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
⁽³⁾ The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period.
⁽⁴⁾ For financial instruments still held as of March 31, amounts are included in Net investment income and Total net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
⁽⁵⁾ The investment income and realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) for separate account assets are offset by an equal amount for separate account liabilities, which results in a net zero impact on Net income (loss) for the Company.

The following tables summarize the change in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities and transfers in and out of Level 3 for the periods indicated:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
	Fair Value as of January 1			Total Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in:						Purchases		Issuances			Sales		Settlements			Transfers into Level 3⁽³⁾		Transfers out of Level 3⁽³⁾			Fair Value as of March 31			Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings⁽⁴⁾
				Net Income			OCI
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
U.S. Corporate public securities	$	7		$	—		$	—		$	5	$	—		$	—	$	(1	)	$	19	$	—		$	30		$	—
U.S. Corporate private securities	525			—			—			37		—			—		(1		)	4		—			565			—
Foreign corporate private securities⁽¹⁾	154			—			(1		)	18		—			—		(10		)	—		—			161			—
Residential mortgage-backed securities	21			(1		)	(1		)	10		—			—		—			1		—			30			(1		)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	10			—			—			—		—			—		(1		)	—		(3		)	6			—
Other asset-backed securities	27			—			1			10		—			—		—			—		(15		)	23			—
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged	744			(1		)	(1		)	80		—			—		(13		)	24		(18		)	815			(1		)
Equity securities, available-for-sale	48			—			—			2		—			—		—			—		—			50			—
Derivatives:
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
Stabilizer and MCGs⁽²⁾	(151		)	21			—			—		(1		)	—		—			—		—			(131		)	—
FIA⁽²⁾	(23		)	(1		)	—			—		—			—		1			—		—			(23		)	—
Assets held in separate accounts⁽⁵⁾	6			—			—			5		—			—		—			2		—			13			—
⁽¹⁾Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
⁽²⁾All gains and losses on Level 3 liabilities are classified as realized gains (losses) for the purpose of this disclosure because it is impracticable to track realized and unrealized gains (losses) separately on a contract-by-contract basis. These amounts are included in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
⁽³⁾ The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period.
⁽⁴⁾ For financial instruments still held as of March 31, amounts are included in Net investment income and Total net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
⁽⁵⁾ The investment income and realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) for separate account assets are offset by an equal amount for separate account liabilities, which results in a net zero impact on Net income (loss) for the Company.

For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the transfers in and out of Level 3 for fixed maturities and separate accounts were due to the variation in inputs relied upon for valuation each quarter. Securities that are primarily valued using independent broker quotes when prices are not available from one of the commercial pricing services are reflected as transfers into Level 3. When securities are valued using more widely available information, the securities are transferred out of Level 3 and into Level 1 or 2, as appropriate.

Significant Unobservable Inputs

The Company's Level 3 fair value measurements of its fixed maturities, equity securities and equity and credit derivative contracts are primarily based on broker quotes for which the quantitative detail of the unobservable inputs is neither provided nor reasonably corroborated, thus negating the ability to perform a sensitivity analysis. The Company performs a review of broker quotes by performing a monthly price variance comparison and back tests broker quotes to recent trade prices.

Quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the Company's Level 3 fair value measurements of its guaranteed benefit derivatives is presented in the following sections and table.

Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of FIAs include nonperformance risk and policyholder behavior assumptions, such as lapses and partial withdrawals. Such inputs are monitored quarterly.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Stabilizer embedded derivatives and MCG derivative are interest rate implied volatility, nonperformance risk, lapses and policyholder deposits. Such inputs are monitored quarterly.

Following is a description of selected inputs:

Interest Rate Volatility: A term-structure model is used to approximate implied volatility for the swap rates for the Stabilizer and MCG fair value measurements. Where no implied volatility is readily available in the market, an alternative approach is applied based on historical volatility.

Nonperformance Risk: For the estimate of the fair value of embedded derivatives associated with the Company's product guarantees, the Company uses a blend of observable, similarly rated peer company credit default swap spreads, adjusted to reflect the credit quality of the Company and the priority of policyholder claims.

Actuarial Assumptions: Management regularly reviews actuarial assumptions, which are based on the Company's experience and periodically reviewed against industry standards. Industry standards and Company experience may be limited on certain products.

The following table presents the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements as of March 31, 2018:



	Range⁽¹⁾
Unobservable Input	FIA		Stabilizer / MCG
Interest rate implied volatility	—		0.1% to 6.5%
Nonperformance risk	0.07% to 1.1%		0.07% to 1.1%
Actuarial Assumptions:
Partial Withdrawals	0% to 7%		—
Lapses	0% to 42%	⁽²⁾	0% to 50%	⁽³⁾
Policyholder Deposits⁽⁴⁾	—		0% to 50%	⁽³⁾

⁽¹⁾ Represents the range of reasonable assumptions that management has used in its fair value calculations.

⁽²⁾ Lapse rates tend to be lower during the contractual surrender charge period and higher after the surrender charge period ends; the highest lapse rates occur in the year immediately after the end of the surrender charge period.

⁽³⁾ Stabilizer contracts with recordkeeping agreements have different range of lapse and policyholder deposit assumptions from Stabilizer (Investment only) and MCG contracts as shown below:



	Percentage of Plans		Overall Range of Lapse Rates	Range of Lapse Rates for 85% of Plans	Overall Range of Policyholder Deposits	Range of Policyholder Deposits for 85% of Plans
Stabilizer (Investment Only) and MCG Contracts	92	%	0-25%	0-15%	0-30%	0-15%
Stabilizer with Recordkeeping Agreements	8	%	0-50%	0-30%	0-50%	0-25%
Aggregate of all plans	100	%	0-50%	0-30%	0-50%	0-25%

⁽⁴⁾ Measured as a percentage of assets under management or assets under administration.

The following table presents the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements as of December 31, 2017:



	Range⁽¹⁾
Unobservable Input	FIA		Stabilizer / MCG
Interest rate implied volatility	—		0.1% to 6.3%
Nonperformance risk	0.02% to 1.1%		0.02% to 1.1%
Actuarial Assumptions:
Partial Withdrawals	0.5% to 7%		—
Lapses	0% to 42%	⁽²⁾	0% to 50%	⁽³⁾
Policyholder Deposits⁽⁴⁾	—		0% to 50%	⁽³⁾

⁽¹⁾ Represents the range of reasonable assumptions that management has used in its fair value calculations.

⁽³⁾ Stabilizer contracts with recordkeeping agreements have different range of lapse and policyholder deposit assumptions from Stabilizer (Investment only) and MCG contracts as shown below:



	Percentage of Plans		Overall Range of Lapse Rates	Range of Lapse Rates for 85% of Plans	Overall Range of Policyholder Deposits	Range of Policyholder Deposits for 85% of Plans
Stabilizer (Investment Only) and MCG Contracts	92	%	0-25%	0-15%	0-30%	0-15%
Stabilizer with Recordkeeping Agreements	8	%	0-50%	0-30%	0-50%	0-25%
Aggregate of all plans	100	%	0-50%	0-30%	0-50%	0-25%

⁽⁴⁾ Measured as a percentage of assets under management or assets under administration.

Generally, the following will cause an increase (decrease) in the FIA embedded derivative fair value liability:


•	A decrease (increase) in nonperformance risk


•	A decrease (increase) in lapses

Generally, the following will cause an increase (decrease) in the derivative and embedded derivative fair value liabilities related to Stabilizer and MCG contracts:


•	An increase (decrease) in interest rate implied volatility


•	A decrease (increase) in nonperformance risk


•	A decrease (increase) in lapses


•	A decrease (increase) in policyholder deposits

The Company notes the following interrelationships:


•	Generally, an increase (decrease) in interest rate volatility will increase (decrease) lapses of Stabilizer and MCG contracts due to dynamic participant behavior.

Other Financial Instruments

The following disclosures are made in accordance with the requirements of ASC Topic 825 which requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

ASC Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments, including insurance contracts and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of the dates indicated:



	March 31, 2018						December 31, 2017
	Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value
Assets:
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged	$	24,678		$	24,678		$	25,042		$	25,042
Equity securities	58			58			60			60
Mortgage loans on real estate	4,891			4,885			4,910			4,924
Policy loans	212			212			214			214
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements	1,010			1,010			1,078			1,078
Derivatives	148			148			136			136
Notes receivable from affiliate	175			215			175			222
Short-term loan to affiliate	—			—			80			80
Other Investments	22			22			—			—
Assets held in separate accounts	73,489			73,489			73,036			73,036
Liabilities:
Investment contract liabilities:
Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities⁽¹⁾	25,599			28,720			25,314			29,431
Funding agreements with fixed maturities	225			230			—			—
Supplementary contracts, immediate annuities and other	357			403			365			418
Deposit liabilities	77			122			135			198
Derivatives:
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
FIA	18			18			20			20
Stabilizer and MCGs	77			77			97			97
Other derivatives	102			102			85			85
Long-term debt	4			4			5			5
Embedded derivatives on reinsurance	(51		)	(51		)	(21		)	(21		)

⁽¹⁾ Certain amounts included in Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities are also reflected within the Guaranteed benefit derivatives section of the table above.

The following table presents the classification of financial instruments which are not carried at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:



Financial Instrument	Classification
Mortgage loans on real estate	Level 3
Policy loans	Level 2
Notes receivable from affiliates	Level 2
Short-term loan to affiliate	Level 2
Other investments	Level 2
Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities	Level 3
Funding agreements with fixed maturities	Level 2
Supplementary contracts, immediate annuities and other	Level 3
Deposit liabilities	Level 3
Long-term debt	Level 2

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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