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Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Fair Value Measurement – Fair value represents 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. The authoritative fair value guidance establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1 - Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Company for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities, and other market observable inputs.

Level 3 - Fair value is based on at least one significant unobservable input for the asset or liability. The assets and liabilities in this category may require significant judgment or estimation in determining the fair value.

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, 2021.
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.
 March 31, 2022
 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$$880,317 $$$880,317 
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions256,606 256,606 
Foreign government bonds98,501 98,501 
U.S. corporate public securities2,376,486 2,376,486 
U.S. corporate private securities1,430,005 87,993 1,517,998 
Foreign corporate public securities812,500 183 812,683 
Foreign corporate private securities715,954 91,587 807,541 
Asset-backed securities(2)1,014,001 8,678 1,022,679 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities662,003 28,708 690,711 
Residential mortgage-backed securities48,554 9,964 58,518 
Subtotal8,294,927 227,113 8,522,040 
Fixed maturities, trading26,302 26,302 
Equity securities200,639 592 201,231 
Short-term investments104,989 34,632 139,621 
Cash equivalents545,711 545,711 
Other invested assets(3)22,170 1,447,898 (1,098,964)371,104 
Other assets376,898 376,898 
Reinsurance recoverables1,866,253 1,866,253 
Subtotal excluding separate account assets327,798 10,349,470 2,470,856 (1,098,964)12,049,160 
Separate account assets(4)29,426,455 29,426,455 
Total assets$327,798 $39,775,925 $2,470,856 $(1,098,964)$41,475,615 
Future policy benefits(5)$$$3,392,954 $$3,392,954 
Policyholders' account balances1,933,466 1,933,466 
Payables to parent and affiliates1,809,791 (1,809,791)
Other liabilities
Total liabilities$$1,809,791 $5,326,420 $(1,809,791)$5,326,420 
 December 31, 2021
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Netting(1)Total
 (in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies$$726,825 $$$726,825 
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions295,660 295,660 
Foreign government bonds114,366 114,366 
U.S. corporate public securities2,459,968 2,459,968 
U.S. corporate private securities1,555,501 89,071 1,644,572 
Foreign corporate public securities794,821 202 795,023 
Foreign corporate private securities790,915 100,802 891,717 
Asset-backed securities(2)1,038,978 23,380 1,062,358 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities673,894 32,426 706,320 
Residential mortgage-backed securities54,152 20,005 74,157 
Subtotal8,505,080 265,886 8,770,966 
Fixed maturities, trading27,237 27,237 
Equity securities321,366 515 321,881 
Short-term investments518,912 262,960 12,554 794,426 
Cash equivalents371,971 1,359,279 7,776 1,739,026 
Other invested assets(3)926 1,476,983 (1,474,780)3,129 
Other assets400,441 400,441 
Reinsurance recoverables1,881,030 1,881,030 
Subtotal excluding separate account assets1,213,175 11,631,539 2,568,202 (1,474,780)13,938,136 
Separate account assets(4)32,266,921 32,266,921 
Total assets$1,213,175 $43,898,460 $2,568,202 $(1,474,780)$46,205,057 
Future policy benefits(5)$$$4,060,214 $$4,060,214 
Policyholders' account balances2,040,532 2,040,532 
Payables to parent and affiliates1,366,789 (1,152,421)214,368 
Other liabilities1,424 (1,189)235 
Total liabilities$1,424 $1,366,789 $6,100,746 $(1,153,610)$6,315,349 

(1)“Netting” amounts represent cash collateral of $(711) million and $321 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, 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. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair values of such investments were $9.8 million and $9.9 million, respectively.
(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 March 31, 2022, the net embedded derivative liability position of $3,393 million includes $62 million of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $3,455 million of embedded derivatives in a liability position. As of December 31, 2021, the net embedded derivative liability position of $4,060 million includes $62 million of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $4,122 million of embedded derivatives in a liability position.
Quantitative Information Regarding Internally Priced Level 3 Assets and Liabilities – The tables below present quantitative information on significant internally-priced Level 3 assets and liabilities.
 March 31, 2022
 Fair ValueValuation TechniquesUnobservable    
Inputs
Minimum    Maximum    Weighted AverageImpact of
Increase in
Input on Fair 
Value(1)
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Corporate securities(2)$154,669 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate3.05 %20 %3.79 %Decrease
Market ComparablesEBITDA multiples(3)6.5X12.4X9.2XIncrease
Liquidation Liquidation value62.58 %62.58 %62.58 %Increase
Other assets$376,898 Fair values are determined using the same unobservable inputs as policyholders' account balances
Reinsurance recoverables$1,866,253 Fair values are determined using the same unobservable inputs as future policy benefits and policyholders' account balances. 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(4)$3,392,954 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%20 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.20 %1.52 %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)$1,933,466 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%42 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.20 %1.52 %Decrease
Equity volatility curve%33 %Increase
 
 December 31, 2021
 Fair ValueValuation TechniquesUnobservable    
Inputs
MinimumMaximumWeighted AverageImpact of
Increase in
Input on Fair 
Value(1)
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Corporate securities(2)$163,312 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate2.34 %10.17 %2.82 %Decrease
Market ComparablesEBITDA multiples(3)6.5X12.4X8.8XIncrease
LiquidationLiquidation value62.58 %62.58 %62.58 %Increase
Other assets$400,441 Fair values are determined using the same unobservable inputs as policyholders' account balances
Reinsurance recoverables$1,881,030 Fair values are determined using the same unobservable inputs as future policy benefits and policyholders' account balances. 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(4)$4,060,214 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%20 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.03 %1.13 %Decrease
Utilization rate(8)39 %96 %Increase
Withdrawal rateSee table footnote (9) below.
Mortality rate(10)%15 %Decrease
   Equity volatility curve16 %25 %Increase
Policyholders' account balances(5)$2,040,532 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%42 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.03 %1.13 %Decrease
Equity volatility curve%31 %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 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 March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the minimum withdrawal rate assumption is 76% and 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.

Interrelationships Between Unobservable Inputs In addition to the sensitivities of fair value measurements to changes in each unobservable input in isolation, as reflected in the table above, interrelationships between these inputs may also exist, such that a change in one unobservable input may give rise to a change in another, or multiple, inputs. Examples of such interrelationships for significant internally-priced Level 3 assets and liabilities are as follows:

Corporate Securities – The rate used to discount future cash flows reflects current risk-free rates plus credit and liquidity spread requirements that market participants would use to value an asset. The discount rate may be influenced by many factors, including market cycles, expectations of default, collateral, term and asset complexity. Each of these factors can influence discount rates, either in isolation, or in response to other factors. During weaker economic cycles, as the expectations of default increases, credit spreads widen, which results in a decrease in fair value.

Future Policy Benefits – The Company expects efficient benefit utilization and withdrawal rates to generally be correlated with lapse rates. However, behavior is highly dependent on the facts and circumstances surrounding the individual contractholder, such as their liquidity needs or tax situation, which could drive lapse behavior independent of other contractholder behavior assumptions. To the extent that more efficient contractholder behavior results in greater in-the-moneyness at the contract level, lapse rates may decline for those contracts. Similarly, to the extent that increases in equity volatility are correlated with overall declines in the capital markets, lapse rates may decline as contracts become more in-the-money.
Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities – 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 March 31, 2022
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$$$$$$$$$$$
Corporate securities(4)190,075 (8,918)5,000 (4,060)(2,334)179,763 (8,948)
Structured securities(5)75,811 (3,805)(10,000)(1,656)(13,000)47,350 (3,853)
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading
Equity securities515 62 15 592 62 
Short term investments12,554 (12,554)
Cash equivalents7,776 (7,776)
Other assets400,441 (21,277)13,292 (15,558)376,898 (5,720)
Reinsurance recoverables1,881,030 200,858 4,097 19,290 (239,022)1,866,253 222,445 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(4,060,214)714,837 (47,577)(3,392,954)685,633 
Policyholders' account balances(6)(2,040,532)124,492 (17,426)(1,933,466)89,242 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Other income (loss)Included in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netOther income (loss)Included in other comprehensive income (loss)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$(303)$$(12,455)$35 $(352)$$(12,449)
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading
Equity securities62 62 
Other assets(21,277)(5,720)
Reinsurance recoverables200,858 222,445 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits714,837 685,633 
Policyholders' account balances124,492 89,242 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOtherTransfers 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$15,000 $$$$$$$$$15,000 $
Corporate securities(4)148,687 (931)10,634 (7,627)15,147 165,910 (1,031)
Structured securities(5)18,542 (107)(1,479)16,956 (106)
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading5,045 82 5,127 87 
Equity securities4,153 13 4,166 13 
Short term investments10,000 2,349 12,349 
Cash equivalents100 100 
Other assets53,980 8,572 2,653 (2,133)63,072 6,439 
Reinsurance recoverables409,013 (141,885)4,262 271,390 (135,675)
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(17,314,004)7,093,338 (291,149)(10,511,815)6,900,120 
Policyholders' account balances(6)(580,184)(267,770)(138,525)(986,479)(252,703)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Other income (loss)Included in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netOther income (loss)Included in other comprehensive income (loss)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$(44)$$(987)$(7)$(37)$$(1,100)
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading88 (6)87 
Equity securities13 13 
Other assets8,572 6,439 
Reinsurance recoverables(141,885)(135,675)
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits7,093,338 6,900,120 
Policyholders' account balances(267,770)(252,703)

(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 represents an out of period adjustment related to certain portions of reinsurance activity that had been incorrectly recorded on the balance sheet during the fourth quarter of 2021.
(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 and residential mortgage-backed securities.
(6)Issuances and settlements for Policyholders' account balances are presented net in the rollforward.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

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.
 March 31, 2022
Fair ValueCarrying
Amount(1)
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalTotal
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Commercial mortgage and other loans$$$1,408,009 $1,408,009 $1,476,226 
Policy loans11,352 11,352 11,352 
Short-term investments34,000 34,000 34,000 
Cash and cash equivalents1,032,100 1,032,100 1,032,100 
Accrued investment income60,283 60,283 60,283 
Reinsurance recoverables 10,470 10,470 9,893 
Receivables from parent and affiliates25,948 25,948 25,948 
Other assets1,675 2,262,826 2,264,501 2,264,501 
Total assets$1,066,100 $87,906 $3,692,657 $4,846,663 $4,914,303 
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances - investment contracts$$$2,373,087 $2,373,087 $2,367,118 
Cash collateral for loaned securities205,301 205,301 205,301 
Payables to parent and affiliates19,665 19,665 19,665 
Other liabilities93,918 93,918 93,918 
Separate account liabilities - investment contracts
Total liabilities$$318,884 $2,373,087 $2,691,971 $2,686,002 
 December 31, 2021
Fair Value Carrying
Amount(1)
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalTotal
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Commercial mortgage and other loans$$$1,516,375 $1,516,375 $1,503,602 
Policy loans11,554 11,554 11,554 
Short-term investments81,000 81,000 81,000 
Cash and cash equivalents276,859 276,859 276,859 
Accrued investment income61,117 61,117 61,117 
Reinsurance recoverables8,958 8,958 8,153 
Receivables from parent and affiliates5,240 5,240 5,240 
Other assets4,170 2,275,214 2,279,384 2,279,384 
Total assets$357,859 $70,527 $3,812,101 $4,240,487 $4,226,909 
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances - investment contracts$$$2,390,978 $2,390,978 $2,380,766 
Cash collateral for loaned securities
Payables to parent and affiliates35,581 35,581 35,581 
Other liabilities104,979 104,979 104,979 
Separate account liabilities - investment contracts
Total liabilities$$140,565 $2,390,978 $2,531,543 $2,521,331 
(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.