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Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis For a discussion of the Company's valuation methodologies for assets and liabilities measured at fair value and the fair value hierarchy, see Note 5 to the Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Assets and Liabilities by Hierarchy Level – The tables below present the balances of assets and liabilities reported at fair value on a recurring basis, as of the dates indicated.
 As of September 30, 2020
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Netting(1)Total
 (in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies$$9,106,048 $13,216 $$9,119,264 
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions276,205 276,205 
Foreign government bonds182,881 182,881 
U.S. corporate public securities2,954,347 8,018 2,962,365 
U.S. corporate private securities1,546,023 68,535 1,614,558 
Foreign corporate public securities346,837 185 347,022 
Foreign corporate private securities1,238,125 60,653 1,298,778 
Asset-backed securities(2)789,844 19,607 809,451 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities706,637 302 706,939 
Residential mortgage-backed securities81,453 81,453 
Subtotal17,228,400 170,516 17,398,916 
Fixed maturities, trading826,228 4,666 830,894 
Equity securities4,794 38,881 6,180 49,855 
Short-term investments539,918 852,067 1,391,985 
Cash equivalents1,489,884 3,034,241 4,524,125 
Other invested assets(3)11,858 16,956,055 (16,963,144)4,769 
Other assets40,765 40,765 
Reinsurance recoverables57,746 488,335 546,081 
Receivables from parent and affiliates56,906 56,906 
Subtotal excluding separate account assets2,046,454 39,050,524 710,462 (16,963,144)24,844,296 
Separate account assets(4)30,093,780 30,093,780 
Total assets$2,046,454 $69,144,304 $710,462 $(16,963,144)$54,938,076 
Future policy benefits(5)$$$21,325,619 $$21,325,619 
Policyholders' account balances303,060 303,060 
Payables to parent and affiliates7,170,819 (6,828,288)342,531 
Other liabilities40,639 17,888 (7,090)51,437 
Total liabilities$40,639 $7,188,707 $21,628,679 $(6,835,378)$22,022,647 
 As of December 31, 2019
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Netting(1)Total
 (in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies$$7,109,277 $10,547 $$7,119,824 
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions259,682 259,682 
Foreign government bonds222,884 222,884 
U.S. corporate public securities1,732,632 8,044 1,740,676 
U.S. corporate private securities1,155,464 51,875 1,207,339 
Foreign corporate public securities337,800 187 337,987 
Foreign corporate private securities1,169,324 44,161 1,213,485 
Asset-backed securities(2)425,613 18,825 444,438 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities578,289 578,289 
Residential mortgage-backed securities77,761 77,761 
Subtotal13,068,726 133,639 13,202,365 
Fixed maturities, trading378,734 4,464 383,198 
Equity securities5,314 46,942 5,247 57,503 
Short-term investments260,354 260,354 
Cash equivalents150,631 1,654,974 1,805,605 
Other invested assets(3)639 7,323,412 (7,324,049)
Other assets8,059 8,059 
Reinsurance recoverables47,006 302,814 349,820 
Receivables from parent and affiliates2,573 2,573 
Subtotal excluding separate account assets156,584 22,782,721 454,223 (7,324,049)16,069,479 
Separate account assets(4)32,665,431 32,665,431 
Total assets$156,584 $55,448,152 $454,223 $(7,324,049)$48,734,910 
Future policy benefits(5)$$$11,822,998 $$11,822,998 
Policyholders' account balances196,892 196,892 
Payables to parent and affiliates3,198,440 (3,052,493)145,947 
Other liabilities8,509 260 (639)8,130 
Total liabilities$8,509 $3,198,700 $12,019,890 $(3,053,132)$12,173,967 
 

(1)“Netting” amounts represent cash collateral of $10,128 million and $4,271 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(2)Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by syndicated bank loans, sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types.
(3)Other invested assets excluded from the fair value hierarchy include certain hedge funds, private equity funds and other funds for which fair value is measured at net asset value ("NAV") per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the fair values of such investments were $10.5 million.
(4)Separate account assets represent segregated funds that are invested for certain customers. Investment risks associated with market value changes are borne by the customers, except to the extent of minimum guarantees made by the Company with respect to certain accounts. Separate account liabilities are not included in the above table as they are reported at contract value and not fair value in the Company’s Unaudited Interim Statements of Financial Position.
(5)As of September 30, 2020, the net embedded derivative liability position of $21,326 million includes $289 million of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $21,615 million of embedded derivatives in a liability position. As of December 31, 2019, the net embedded derivative liability position of $11,823 million includes $583 million of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $12,406 million of embedded derivatives in a liability position.
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information The tables below present quantitative information on significant internally-priced Level 3 assets and liabilities.
 As of September 30, 2020
 Fair
Value    
Valuation
Techniques    
Unobservable    
Inputs
Minimum    Maximum    Weighted    
Average
Impact of
Increase in
Input on Fair    
Value(1)
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Corporate securities(2)$54,937 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate1.30 %25 %6.24 %Decrease
Reinsurance recoverables$488,335 Fair values are determined using the same unobservable inputs as future policy benefits. 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(4)$21,325,619 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%20 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.09 %1.59 %Decrease
Utilization rate(8)39 %96 %Increase
Withdrawal rateSee table footnote (9) below.
Mortality rate(10)%15 %Decrease
   Equity volatility curve18 %26 % Increase
Policyholders' account balances(5)$303,060 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%42 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.09 %1.59 %Decrease
Equity volatility curve%38 %Increase
 
 As of December 31, 2019
 Fair
Value    
Valuation
Techniques    
Unobservable    
Inputs
Minimum    Maximum    Weighted    
Average
Impact of
Increase in
Input on Fair    
Value(1)
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Corporate securities(2)$17,149 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate4.79 %20 %8.66 %Decrease
Market ComparablesEBITDA multiples(3)6.7 X6.7 X6.7 XIncrease
Reinsurance recoverables$302,814 Fair values are determined using the same unobservable inputs as future policy benefits. 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(4)$11,822,998 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%18 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.10 %1.23 %Decrease
Utilization rate(8)43 %97 %Increase
Withdrawal rateSee table footnote (9) below.
Mortality rate(10)%15 %Decrease
   Equity volatility curve13 %23 %Increase
Policyholders' account balances(5)$196,892 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%42 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.10 %1.23 %Decrease
Equity volatility curve%25 %Increase

(1)Conversely, the impact of a decrease in input would have the opposite impact on fair value as that presented in the table.
(2)Includes assets classified as fixed maturities, available-for-sale and fixed maturities trading.
(3)Represents multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), and are amounts used when the Company has determined that market participants would use such multiples when valuing the investments.
(4)Future policy benefits primarily represent general account liabilities for the living benefit features of the Company’s variable annuity contracts which are accounted for as embedded derivatives. Since the valuation methodology for these liabilities uses a range of inputs that vary at the contract level over the cash flow projection period, presenting a range, rather than a weighted average, is a more meaningful representation of the unobservable inputs used in the valuation.
(5)Policyholders’ account balances primarily represent general account liabilities for the index-linked interest credited on certain of the Company’s annuity products that are accounted for as embedded derivatives. Since the valuation methodology for these liabilities uses a range of inputs that vary at the contract level over the cash flow projection period, presenting a range, rather than a weighted average, is a more meaningful representation of the unobservable inputs used in the valuation.
(6)Lapse rates for contracts with living benefit guarantees are adjusted at the contract level based on the in-the-moneyness of the living benefit and reflect other factors, such as the applicability of any surrender charges. Lapse rates are reduced when contracts are more in-the-money. Lapse rates for contracts with index-linked crediting guarantees may be adjusted at the contract level based on the applicability of any surrender charges, product type, and market related factors such as interest rates. Lapse rates are also generally assumed to be lower for the period where surrender charges apply. For any given contract, lapse rates vary throughout the period over which cash flows are projected for the purposes of valuing these embedded derivatives.
(7)The spread over the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") swap curve represents the premium added to the proxy for the risk-free rate (LIBOR) to reflect the Company's estimates of rates that a market participant would use to value the living benefits in both the accumulation and payout phases and index-linked interest crediting guarantees. This spread includes an estimate of NPR, which is the risk that the obligation will not be fulfilled by the Company. NPR is primarily estimated by utilizing the credit spreads associated with issuing funding agreements, adjusted for any illiquidity risk premium. In order to reflect the financial strength ratings of the Company, credit spreads associated with funding agreements, as opposed to credit spread associated with debt, are utilized in developing this estimate because funding agreements, living benefit guarantees, and index-linked interest crediting guarantees are insurance liabilities and are therefore senior to debt.
(8)The utilization rate assumption estimates the percentage of contracts that will utilize the benefit during the contract duration and begin lifetime withdrawals at various time intervals from contract inception. The remaining contractholders are assumed to either begin lifetime withdrawals immediately or never utilize the benefit. Utilization assumptions may vary by product type, tax status and age. The impact of changes in these assumptions is highly dependent on the product type, the age of the contractholder at the time of the sale, and the timing of the first lifetime income withdrawal. Range reflects the utilization rate for the vast majority of business with living benefits.
(9)The withdrawal rate assumption estimates the magnitude of annual contractholder withdrawals relative to the maximum allowable amount under the contract. These assumptions vary based on the age of the contractholder, the tax status of the contract and the duration since the contractholder began lifetime withdrawals. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the minimum withdrawal rate assumption is 76% and 78% respectively. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the maximum withdrawal rate assumption may be greater than 100%. The fair value of the liability will generally increase the closer the withdrawal rate is to 100% and decrease as the withdrawal rate moves further away from 100%.
(10)The range reflects the mortality rates for the vast majority of business with living benefits, with policyholders ranging from 45 to 90 years old. While the majority of living benefits have a minimum age requirement, certain other contracts do not have an age restriction. This results in contractholders with mortality rates approaching 0% for certain benefits. Mortality rates may vary by product, age, and duration. A mortality improvement assumption is also incorporated into the overall mortality table.
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation The following tables describe changes in fair values of Level 3 assets and liabilities as of the dates indicated, as well as the portion of gains or losses included in income attributable to unrealized gains or losses related to those assets and liabilities still held at the end of their respective periods. When a determination is made to classify assets and liabilities within Level 3, the determination is based on significance of the unobservable inputs in the overall fair value measurement. All transfers are based on changes in the observability of the valuation inputs, including the availability of pricing service information that the Company can validate. Transfers into Level 3 are generally the result of unobservable inputs utilized within valuation methodologies and the use of indicative broker quotes for assets that were previously valued using observable inputs. Transfers out of Level 3 are generally due to the use of observable inputs in valuation methodologies as well as the availability of pricing service information for certain assets that the Company can validate.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOther(2)Transfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value, end of periodUnrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Government$12,216 $$1,000 $$$$$$$13,216 $
Corporate Securities(4)123,389 1,827 13,775 7,775 (8,624)(7,775)7,819 (795)137,391 1,689 
Structured Securities(5)18,128 169 1,899 (599)312 19,909 157 
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading4,301 365 4,666 371 
Equity securities5,242 938 6,180 939 
Other assets27,136 2,844 10,789 (4)40,765 2,840 
Reinsurance recoverables539,123 (55,075)4,287 488,335 (51,944)
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(23,998,671)2,964,808 (291,756)(21,325,619)2,776,482 
Policyholders' account balances(6)(226,072)(34,565)(42,423)(303,060)(22,855)


Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Asset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netAsset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)(7)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$254 $$1,683 $59 $414 $$1,432 
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading371 (6)371 
Equity securities938 939 
Other assets2,844 2,840 
Reinsurance recoverables(55,075)(51,944)
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits2,964,808 2,776,482 
Policyholders' account balances(34,565)(22,855)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOther(2)Transfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value, end of periodUnrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Government$10,547 $$2,669 $$$$$$$13,216 $
Corporate Securities(4)104,267 (4,337)28,948 (1,190)(14,434)(7,775)32,951 (1,039)137,391 (6,353)
Structured Securities(5)18,825 38 8,044 (1,674)312 (5,636)19,909 26 
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading4,464 202 4,666 218 
Equity securities5,247 933 6,180 934 
Other assets8,059 3,789 28,923 (6)40,765 3,784 
Reinsurance recoverables302,814 172,671 12,850 488,335 178,844 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(11,822,998)(8,644,255)(858,366)(21,325,619)(8,923,218)
Policyholders' account balances(6)(196,892)(13,231)(92,937)(303,060)9,727 


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Asset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netAsset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)(7)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$87 $$(4,442)$56 $(567)$$(5,760)
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading218 (16)218 
Equity securities933 934 
Other assets3,789 3,784 
Reinsurance recoverables172,671 178,844 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(8,644,255)(8,923,218)
Policyholders' account balances(13,231)9,727 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOther (2)Transfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value, end of periodUnrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Government$9,380 $$503 $$$$$$$9,883 $
Corporate Securities(4)71,071 (361)10,340 (8,016)73,034 (769)
Structured Securities(5)19,725 296 (338)19,683 
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading4,044 (84)3,960 (79)
Equity securities5,363 (254)5,109 (254)
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables339,744 67,909 4,446 412,099 70,279 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(11,738,480)(3,069,876)(277,769)(15,086,125)(3,187,867)
Policyholders' account balances(6)(121,102)274 (33,107)(153,935)2,610 


Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Asset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netAsset administration fees and other income
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$(630)$$515 $50 $(769)$
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading(79)(5)(79)
Equity securities(254)(254)
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables67,909 70,279 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(3,069,876)(3,187,867)
Policyholders' account balances274 2,610 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOther (2)Transfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value, end of periodUnrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Government$8,132 $$1,751 $$$$$$$9,883 $
Corporate Securities(4)85,452 262 17,653 (30,105)1,790 (2,018)73,034 (2,765)
Structured Securities(5)9,336 825 44,273 (4,724)551 (30,578)19,683 (2)
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading(1,061)5,021 3,960 (1,051)
Equity securities5,705 333 (929)5,109 344 
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables239,911 136,770 13,523 21,895 412,099 142,329 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(8,332,474)(5,954,076)(799,575)(15,086,125)(6,177,050)
Policyholders' account balances(6)(42,350)(12,804)(98,781)(153,935)(8,672)


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Asset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netAsset administration fees and other income
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$(2,530)$$3,429 $188 $(2,767)$
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading(1,051)(10)(1,051)
Equity securities333 344 
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables136,770 142,329 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(5,954,076)(6,177,050)
Policyholders' account balances(12,804)(8,672)

(1)Realized investment gains (losses) on future policy benefits and reinsurance recoverables primarily represent the change in the fair value of the Company's living benefit guarantees on certain of its variable annuity contracts.
(2)Other includes reclassifications of certain assets and liabilities between reporting categories.
(3)Unrealized gains or losses related to assets still held at the end of the period do not include amortization or accretion of premiums and discounts.
(4)Includes U.S. corporate public, U.S. corporate private, foreign corporate public and foreign corporate private securities.
(5)Includes asset-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and residential mortgage-backed securities.
(6)Issuances and settlements for Policyholders' account balances are presented net in the rollforward.
(7)Effective January 1, 2020, the changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period were added prospectively due to adoption of ASU 2018-13. Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation The following tables describe changes in fair values of Level 3 assets and liabilities as of the dates indicated, as well as the portion of gains or losses included in income attributable to unrealized gains or losses related to those assets and liabilities still held at the end of their respective periods. When a determination is made to classify assets and liabilities within Level 3, the determination is based on significance of the unobservable inputs in the overall fair value measurement. All transfers are based on changes in the observability of the valuation inputs, including the availability of pricing service information that the Company can validate. Transfers into Level 3 are generally the result of unobservable inputs utilized within valuation methodologies and the use of indicative broker quotes for assets that were previously valued using observable inputs. Transfers out of Level 3 are generally due to the use of observable inputs in valuation methodologies as well as the availability of pricing service information for certain assets that the Company can validate.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOther(2)Transfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value, end of periodUnrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Government$12,216 $$1,000 $$$$$$$13,216 $
Corporate Securities(4)123,389 1,827 13,775 7,775 (8,624)(7,775)7,819 (795)137,391 1,689 
Structured Securities(5)18,128 169 1,899 (599)312 19,909 157 
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading4,301 365 4,666 371 
Equity securities5,242 938 6,180 939 
Other assets27,136 2,844 10,789 (4)40,765 2,840 
Reinsurance recoverables539,123 (55,075)4,287 488,335 (51,944)
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(23,998,671)2,964,808 (291,756)(21,325,619)2,776,482 
Policyholders' account balances(6)(226,072)(34,565)(42,423)(303,060)(22,855)


Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Asset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netAsset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)(7)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$254 $$1,683 $59 $414 $$1,432 
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading371 (6)371 
Equity securities938 939 
Other assets2,844 2,840 
Reinsurance recoverables(55,075)(51,944)
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits2,964,808 2,776,482 
Policyholders' account balances(34,565)(22,855)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOther(2)Transfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value, end of periodUnrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Government$10,547 $$2,669 $$$$$$$13,216 $
Corporate Securities(4)104,267 (4,337)28,948 (1,190)(14,434)(7,775)32,951 (1,039)137,391 (6,353)
Structured Securities(5)18,825 38 8,044 (1,674)312 (5,636)19,909 26 
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading4,464 202 4,666 218 
Equity securities5,247 933 6,180 934 
Other assets8,059 3,789 28,923 (6)40,765 3,784 
Reinsurance recoverables302,814 172,671 12,850 488,335 178,844 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(11,822,998)(8,644,255)(858,366)(21,325,619)(8,923,218)
Policyholders' account balances(6)(196,892)(13,231)(92,937)(303,060)9,727 


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Asset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netAsset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)(7)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$87 $$(4,442)$56 $(567)$$(5,760)
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading218 (16)218 
Equity securities933 934 
Other assets3,789 3,784 
Reinsurance recoverables172,671 178,844 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(8,644,255)(8,923,218)
Policyholders' account balances(13,231)9,727 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOther (2)Transfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value, end of periodUnrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Government$9,380 $$503 $$$$$$$9,883 $
Corporate Securities(4)71,071 (361)10,340 (8,016)73,034 (769)
Structured Securities(5)19,725 296 (338)19,683 
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading4,044 (84)3,960 (79)
Equity securities5,363 (254)5,109 (254)
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables339,744 67,909 4,446 412,099 70,279 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(11,738,480)(3,069,876)(277,769)(15,086,125)(3,187,867)
Policyholders' account balances(6)(121,102)274 (33,107)(153,935)2,610 


Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Asset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netAsset administration fees and other income
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$(630)$$515 $50 $(769)$
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading(79)(5)(79)
Equity securities(254)(254)
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables67,909 70,279 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(3,069,876)(3,187,867)
Policyholders' account balances274 2,610 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOther (2)Transfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value, end of periodUnrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Government$8,132 $$1,751 $$$$$$$9,883 $
Corporate Securities(4)85,452 262 17,653 (30,105)1,790 (2,018)73,034 (2,765)
Structured Securities(5)9,336 825 44,273 (4,724)551 (30,578)19,683 (2)
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading(1,061)5,021 3,960 (1,051)
Equity securities5,705 333 (929)5,109 344 
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables239,911 136,770 13,523 21,895 412,099 142,329 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(8,332,474)(5,954,076)(799,575)(15,086,125)(6,177,050)
Policyholders' account balances(6)(42,350)(12,804)(98,781)(153,935)(8,672)


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Asset administration fees and other incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netAsset administration fees and other income
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$(2,530)$$3,429 $188 $(2,767)$
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading(1,051)(10)(1,051)
Equity securities333 344 
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables136,770 142,329 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(5,954,076)(6,177,050)
Policyholders' account balances(12,804)(8,672)

(1)Realized investment gains (losses) on future policy benefits and reinsurance recoverables primarily represent the change in the fair value of the Company's living benefit guarantees on certain of its variable annuity contracts.
(2)Other includes reclassifications of certain assets and liabilities between reporting categories.
(3)Unrealized gains or losses related to assets still held at the end of the period do not include amortization or accretion of premiums and discounts.
(4)Includes U.S. corporate public, U.S. corporate private, foreign corporate public and foreign corporate private securities.
(5)Includes asset-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and residential mortgage-backed securities.
(6)Issuances and settlements for Policyholders' account balances are presented net in the rollforward.
(7)Effective January 1, 2020, the changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period were added prospectively due to adoption of ASU 2018-13. Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.
Fair Value Disclosure Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
The table below presents the carrying amount and fair value by fair value hierarchy level of certain financial instruments that are not reported at fair value. The financial instruments presented below are reported at carrying value on the Company’s Unaudited Interim Statements of Financial Position. In some cases, as described below, the carrying amount equals or approximates fair value.
 September 30, 2020
Fair ValueCarrying
Amount(1)
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalTotal
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Commercial mortgage and other loans$$$1,745,034 $1,745,034 $1,677,951 
Policy loans11,916 11,916 11,916 
Short-term investments423,500 423,500 423,500 
Cash and cash equivalents977,811 977,811 977,811 
Accrued investment income117,166 117,166 117,166 
Reinsurance recoverables 52,422 52,422 51,665 
Receivables from parent and affiliates30,863 30,863 30,863 
Other assets2,143 340,274 342,417 342,417 
Total assets$1,401,311 $150,172 $2,149,646 $3,701,129 $3,633,289 
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances - investment contracts$$$2,226,866 $2,226,866 $2,208,818 
Cash collateral for loaned securities
Short-term debt379,137 379,137 373,086 
Long-term debt335,225 335,225 299,747 
Reinsurance payables 45,400 45,400 45,400 
Payables to parent and affiliates42,184 42,184 42,184 
Other liabilities437,817 437,817 437,817 
Separate account liabilities - investment contracts33 33 33 
Total liabilities$$1,194,396 $2,272,266 $3,466,662 $3,407,085 
 December 31, 2019
Fair Value Carrying
Amount(1)
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalTotal
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Commercial mortgage and other loans$$$1,512,283 $1,512,283 $1,471,522 
Policy loans12,366 12,366 12,366 
Short-term investments75,004 75,004 75,004 
Cash and cash equivalents687,558 302,000 989,558 989,558 
Accrued investment income102,724 102,724 102,724 
Reinsurance recoverables56,171 56,171 55,796 
Receivables from parent and affiliates10,192 50,587 60,779 60,192 
Other assets1,893 63,106 64,999 64,999 
Total assets$762,562 $416,809 $1,694,513 $2,873,884 $2,832,161 
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances - investment contracts$$$1,445,486 $1,445,486 $1,438,742 
Cash collateral for loaned securities
Short-term debt245,617 245,617 242,094 
Long-term debt446,105 446,105 419,418 
Reinsurance payables50,035 50,035 50,035 
Payables to parent and affiliates39,209 39,209 39,209 
Other liabilities205,988 205,988 205,988 
Separate account liabilities - investment contracts54 54 54 
Total liabilities$$936,973 $1,495,521 $2,432,494 $2,395,540 

(1)Carrying values presented herein differ from those in the Company’s Unaudited Interim Statements of Financial Position because certain items within the respective financial statement captions are not considered financial instruments or out of scope under authoritative guidance relating to disclosures of the fair value of financial instruments.