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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C.DC 20549


FORM 10-Q
 
ý  Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2021
 
or
 
o  TransitionReport Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the transition period from              to             
 
Commission File Number 001-31901
 
PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TENNESSEETennessee63-0169720
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(IRS Employer Identification Number)
 
2801 HIGHWAYHighway 280 SOUTHSouth
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMABirmingham, Alabama 35223
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
 
(205) 268-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
N/AN/AN/A

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes ý  No o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes ý  No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitionthe definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “smaller reporting“emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filerAccelerated Filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller Reporting Company
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated Filer o
Non-accelerated filer x
Smaller Reporting Company o
Emerging Growth Companyo


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o  No ý
 
Number of shares of Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value, outstanding as of OctoberApril 26, 2017:2021:  5,000,000






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PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017MARCH 31, 2021
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PART I
Item 1.Financial Statements (unaudited):
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 1A.
Item 6.


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PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Revenues 
Gross premiums and policy fees$1,095 $896 
Reinsurance ceded(317)(36)
Net premiums and policy fees778 860 
Net investment income720 754 
Realized gains (losses)127 (301)
Other income88 128 
Total revenues1,713 1,441 
Benefits and expenses 
Benefits and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance ceded: (2021 - $368; 2020 - $(31))1,305 1,351 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired105 54 
Other operating expenses, net of reinsurance ceded: (2021 - $53; 2020 - $60)176 195 
Total benefits and expenses1,586 1,600 
Income (loss) before income tax127 (159)
Income tax expense (benefit)25 (30)
Net income (loss)$102 $(129)

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
2
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Revenues 
      
Premiums and policy fees$849,743
 $829,835
 $2,568,228
 $2,531,555
Reinsurance ceded(326,572) (325,373) (989,835) (980,841)
Net of reinsurance ceded523,171
 504,462
 1,578,393
 1,550,714
Net investment income477,011
 451,818
 1,427,442
 1,358,830
Realized investment gains (losses): 
      
Derivative financial instruments5,302
 532
 (119,392) 75,988
All other investments18,150
 24,152
 94,526
 194,644
Other-than-temporary impairment losses(366) (1,898) (494) (10,194)
Portion recognized in other comprehensive income (before taxes)93
 (1,410) (7,765) 3,302
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings(273) (3,308) (8,259) (6,892)
Other income82,031
 76,132
 243,501
 215,248
Total revenues1,105,392
 1,053,788
 3,216,211
 3,388,532
Benefits and expenses 
      
Benefits and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance ceded: (three months: 2017 - $255,063; 2016 - $277,383; nine months: 2017 - $800,868; 2016 - $851,562)742,789
 732,339
 2,203,883
 2,158,007
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired4,267
 43,705
 48,505
 95,810
Other operating expenses, net of reinsurance ceded: (three months: 2017 - $58,009; 2016 - $49,787; nine months: 2017 - $163,902; 2016 - $150,677)192,354
 183,477
 577,911
 544,889
Total benefits and expenses939,410
 959,521
 2,830,299
 2,798,706
Income before income tax165,982
 94,267
 385,912
 589,826
Income tax expense49,016
 20,965
 120,975
 185,114
Net income$116,966
 $73,302
 $264,937
 $404,712


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PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMELOSS
(Unaudited) 
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Net income (loss)$102 $(129)
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: 2021 - $(469); 2020 - $(392))(1,767)(1,477)
Reclassification adjustment for investment amounts included in net income, net of income tax: (2021 - $(7); 2020 - $3)(27)10 
Change in net expected credit losses, net of income tax: (2021 - $1; 2020 -$(2))(7)
Change in accumulated (loss) gain - derivatives, net of income tax: (2021 - $1; 2020 - $(1))(5)
Reclassification adjustment for derivative amounts included in net income, net of income tax: (2021 - $0; 2020 - $0)
Total other comprehensive loss(1,787)(1,478)
Total comprehensive loss$(1,685)$(1,607)

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
3
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Net income$116,966
 $73,302
 $264,937
 $404,712
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
      
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (three months: 2017 - $54,143; 2016 - $106,446; nine months: 2017 - $295,015; 2016 - $654,243)100,553
 197,686
 547,885
 1,215,021
Reclassification adjustment for investment amounts included in net income, net of income tax: (three months: 2017 - $(146); 2016 - $575; nine months: 2017 - $(289); 2016 - $(6,035))(271) 1,068
 (536) (11,206)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, net of income tax: (three months: 2017 - $452; 2016 - $1,278; nine months: 2017 - $3,837; 2016 - $(106))839
 2,374
 7,125
 (198)
Change in accumulated (loss) gain - derivatives, net of income tax: (three months: 2017 - $445; 2016 - $0; nine months: 2017 - $19; 2016 - $0)828
 
 36
 
Reclassification adjustment for derivative amounts included in net income, net of income tax: (three months: 2017 - $14; 2016 - $0; nine months: 2017 - $139; 2016 - $0)24
 
 257
 
Total other comprehensive income101,973
 201,128
 554,767
 1,203,617
Total comprehensive income$218,939
 $274,430
 $819,704
 $1,608,329


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PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
As of
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
 (Dollars In Millions)
Assets  
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2021 - $66,371; 2020 - $65,696; allowance for credit losses: 2021 - $4; 2020 - $23)$69,859 $72,595 
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2021 - $717; 2020 - $635)741 667 
Commercial mortgage loans, net of allowance for credit losses (allowance for credit losses: 2021 - $171; 2020 - $222)10,137 10,006 
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation10 10 
Policy loans1,576 1,593 
Other long-term investments3,223 3,241 
Short-term investments661 462 
Total investments86,207 88,574 
Cash565 656 
Accrued investment income723 707 
Accounts and premiums receivable156 127 
Reinsurance receivables, net of allowance for credit losses (allowance for credit losses: 2021 - $90; 2020 - $94)4,649 4,596 
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired3,707 3,420 
Goodwill826 826 
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization (2021 - $326; 2020 - $312)530 540 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2021 - $66; 2020 - $61)201 204 
Other assets176 270 
Assets related to separate accounts  
Variable annuity12,699 12,378 
Variable universal life1,646 1,287 
Reinsurance assumed13,444 13,325 
Total assets$125,529 $126,910 

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
4

 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets 
  
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2017 - $40,887,859; 2016 - $39,645,111)$40,571,237
 $37,996,577
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2017 - $2,796,603; 2016 - $2,733,340)2,730,995
 2,770,177
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2017 - $726,605; 2016 - $729,951)744,176
 716,017
Mortgage loans (related to securitizations: 2017 - $245,202; 2016 - $277,964)6,528,890
 6,132,125
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2017 - $113; 2016 - $252)4,572
 8,060
Policy loans1,625,960
 1,650,240
Other long-term investments1,133,234
 856,410
Short-term investments422,685
 315,834
Total investments53,761,749
 50,445,440
Cash199,633
 214,439
Accrued investment income494,959
 480,689
Accounts and premiums receivable125,696
 132,826
Reinsurance receivables4,920,048
 5,070,185
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired2,164,450
 2,024,524
Goodwill793,470
 793,470
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization (2017 - $126,604; 2016 - $79,183)672,912
 687,348
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2017 - $18,822; 2016 - $16,573)107,779
 103,706
Other assets358,324
 275,965
Income tax receivable87,013
 96,363
Assets related to separate accounts 
  
Variable annuity13,763,971
 13,244,252
Variable universal life996,375
 895,925
Total assets$78,446,379
 $74,465,132
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PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)(continued)
As of
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
 (Dollars In Millions)
Liabilities  
Future policy benefits and claims$53,619 $54,107 
Unearned premiums798 782 
Total policy liabilities and accruals54,417 54,889 
Stable value product account balances6,655 6,056 
Annuity account balances15,679 15,478 
Other policyholders’ funds1,515 1,865 
Other liabilities5,023 5,536 
Income tax payable112 85 
Deferred income taxes1,302 1,779 
Debt
Subordinated debt110 110 
Secured financing liabilities987 496 
Liabilities related to separate accounts  
Variable annuity12,699 12,378 
Variable universal life1,646 1,287 
Reinsurance assumed13,444 13,325 
Total liabilities113,589 113,285 
Commitments and contingencies - Note 1100
Shareowner’s equity  
Preferred Stock; $1 par value, shares authorized: 2,000; Liquidation preference: $2,000
Common Stock, $1 par value, shares authorized and issued: 2021 and 2020 - 5,000,000
Additional paid-in-capital8,525 8,525 
Retained earnings1,649 1,547 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):  
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2021 - $469; 2020 - $946)1,764 3,558 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments with an allowance for credit losses, net of income tax: (2021 - $1; 2020 - $(1))(2)
Accumulated gain (loss) - derivatives, net of income tax: (2021 - $(2); 2020 - $(2))(6)(8)
Total shareowner’s equity11,940 13,625 
Total liabilities and shareowner’s equity$125,529 $126,910 
(continued)
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
5
 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Liabilities 
  
Future policy benefits and claims$30,800,565
 $30,510,242
Unearned premiums775,935
 761,937
Total policy liabilities and accruals31,576,500
 31,272,179
Stable value product account balances4,793,890
 3,501,636
Annuity account balances10,813,795
 10,642,115
Other policyholders’ funds1,265,500
 1,165,749
Other liabilities2,127,410
 1,436,091
Deferred income taxes2,173,504
 1,790,961
Debt1,495
 
Non-recourse funding obligations2,938,005
 2,973,829
Secured financing liabilities599,556
 802,721
Liabilities related to separate accounts 
  
Variable annuity13,763,971
 13,244,252
Variable universal life996,375
 895,925
Total liabilities71,050,001
 67,725,458
Commitments and contingencies - Note 11

 

Shareowner’s equity 
  
Preferred Stock; $1 par value, shares authorized: 2,000; Liquidation preference: $22
 2
Common Stock, $1 par value, shares authorized and issued: 2017 and 2016 - 5,000,0005,000
 5,000
Additional paid-in-capital7,378,496
 7,422,407
Retained earnings (deficit)113,153
 (32,695)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): 
  
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2017 - $(54,512); 2016 - $(349,242))(101,243) (648,592)
Net unrealized losses relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, net of income tax: (2017 - $(27); 2016 - $(3,864))(50) (7,175)
Accumulated gain (loss) - derivatives, net of income tax: (2017 - $549; 2016 - $391)1,020
 727
Total shareowner’s equity7,396,378
 6,739,674
Total liabilities and shareowner’s equity$78,446,379
 $74,465,132


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PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF SHAREOWNER’S EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-In-Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Shareowner’s
Equity
 (Dollars In Millions)
Balance, December 31, 2020$$$8,525 $1,547 $3,548 $13,625 
Net income   102  102 
Other comprehensive loss   (1,787)(1,787)
Comprehensive loss(1,685)
Balance, March 31, 2021$$$8,525 $1,649 $1,761 $11,940 
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-In-Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Shareowner’s
Equity
(Dollars In Millions)
Balance, December 31, 2019$$$8,405 $1,451 $1,413 $11,274 
Net income(129)(129)
Other comprehensive loss(1,478)(1,478)
Comprehensive loss(1,607)
Capital contributions20 20 
Cumulative effect adjustments(138)(138)
Balance, March 30, 2020$$$8,425 $1,184 $(65)$9,549 

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
6
 
Preferred
Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In-Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Shareowner’s
Equity
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2016$2
 $5,000
 $7,422,407
 $(32,695) $(655,040) $6,739,674
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 
  
  
 264,937
  
 264,937
Other comprehensive income 
  
  
  
 554,767
 554,767
Comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 
  
  
  
  
 819,704
Return of capital    (43,911)     (43,911)
Dividends paid to the parent company      (119,089)   (119,089)
Balance, September 30, 2017$2
 $5,000
 $7,378,496
 $113,153
 $(100,273) $7,396,378

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PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Cash flows from operating activities 
Net income (loss)$102 $(129)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:  
Realized (gains) losses(127)301 
Amortization of DAC and VOBA105 54 
Capitalization of DAC(139)(107)
Depreciation and amortization expense20 19 
Deferred income tax(17)65 
Accrued income tax43 (93)
Interest credited to universal life and investment products390 411 
Policy fees assessed on universal life and investment products(453)(448)
Change in reinsurance receivables(53)(149)
Change in accrued investment income and other receivables(40)14 
Change in policy liabilities and other policyholders’ funds of traditional life and health products(69)(211)
Trading securities:  
Maturities and principal reductions of investments31 26 
Sale of investments144 123 
Cost of investments acquired(151)(179)
Other net change in trading securities(32)
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on investments and commercial mortgage loans68 84 
Change in other liabilities(139)353 
Other, net24 28 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(293)$164 

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
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PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(continued)
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Cash flows from investing activities  
Maturities and principal reductions of investments, available-for-sale$2,197 $820 
Sale of investments, available-for-sale1,513 967 
Cost of investments acquired, available-for-sale(4,669)(2,587)
Commercial mortgage loans:  
New lendings(358)(355)
Repayments268 226 
Change in policy loans, net17 18 
Change in other long-term investments, net(206)302 
Change in short-term investments, net(164)321 
Net unsettled security transactions100 (151)
Purchase of property, equipment, and intangibles(7)(9)
Net cash used in investing activities$(1,309)$(448)
Cash flows from financing activities  
Secured financing liabilities491 (268)
Capital contributions from parent20 
Deposits to universal life and investment contracts1,865 1,549 
Withdrawals from universal life and investment contracts(843)(786)
Other financing activities, net(2)(1)
Net cash provided by financing activities$1,511 $514 
Change in cash(91)230 
Cash at beginning of period656 213 
Cash at end of period$565 $443 

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
8
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities   
Net income$264,937
 $404,712
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Realized investment (gains) losses33,125
 (263,740)
Amortization of DAC and VOBA48,505
 95,810
Capitalization of DAC(251,472) (246,073)
Depreciation and amortization expense48,591
 37,974
Deferred income tax82,835
 231,631
Accrued income tax9,350
 (147,185)
Interest credited to universal life and investment products507,229
 532,998
Policy fees assessed on universal life and investment products(1,004,829) (935,702)
Change in reinsurance receivables150,137
 122,616
Change in accrued investment income and other receivables(1,498) (76,837)
Change in policy liabilities and other policyholders’ funds of traditional life and health products(282,841) (171,016)
Trading securities: 
  
Maturities and principal reductions of investments131,563
 93,397
Sale of investments195,733
 390,412
Cost of investments acquired(277,423) (438,886)
Other net change in trading securities9,357
 47,879
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on investments and mortgage loans232,694
 308,030
Change in other liabilities181,696
 383,921
Other, net(61,295) (74,798)
Net cash provided by operating activities$16,394
 $295,143

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(Unaudited)
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 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Cash flows from investing activities 
  
Maturities and principal reductions of investments, available-for-sale$541,024
 $984,510
Sale of investments, available-for-sale1,302,130
 1,541,458
Cost of investments acquired, available-for-sale(3,232,925) (3,839,376)
Change in investments, held-to-maturity36,000
 (2,185,000)
Mortgage loans: 
  
New lendings(1,081,226) (944,025)
Repayments644,189
 648,109
Change in investment real estate, net3,679
 2,905
Change in policy loans, net24,280
 43,425
Change in other long-term investments, net(282,688) (105,972)
Change in short-term investments, net(106,888) 59,225
Net unsettled security transactions349,544
 52,292
Purchase of property, equipment, and intangibles(34,067) (8,891)
Amounts received from reinsurance transaction
 325,800
Net cash used in investing activities$(1,836,948) $(3,425,540)
Cash flows from financing activities 
  
Issuance (repayment) of non-recourse funding obligations(35,984) 2,173,700
Secured financing liabilities(198,165) (218,728)
Dividends/Return of capital to parent company(162,999) (420,000)
Investment product deposits and change in universal life deposits3,901,051
 3,509,315
Investment product withdrawals(1,698,062) (1,718,670)
Other financing activities, net(93) 
Net cash provided by financing activities$1,805,748
 $3,325,617
Change in cash(14,806) 195,220
Cash at beginning of period214,439
 212,358
Cash at end of period$199,633
 $407,578

PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Basis of Presentation
Protective Life Insurance Company (the “Company”), a stock life insurance company, was founded in 1907. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Protective Life Corporation (“PLC”), an insurance holding company. On February 1, 2015, PLC became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, a kabushiki kaisha organized under the laws of Japan (now known as Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., “Dai-ichi Life”), when DL Investment (Delaware), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life, merged with and into PLC. Prior to February 1, 2015, PLC’s stock was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Subsequent to the Merger date, PLC and the Company remain as SEC registrants within the United States.(the “Merger”). The Company markets individual life insurance, credit life and disability insurance, guaranteed investment contracts, guaranteed funding agreements, fixed and variable annuities, and extended service contracts throughout the United States. The Company also maintains a separate segment devoted to the acquisition of insurance policies from other companies. PLC is a holding company with subsidiaries that provide financial services through the production, distribution, and administration of insurance and investment products.
These consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for the interim periods presented herein. Such accounting principles differ from statutory reporting practices used by insurance companies in reporting to state regulatory authorities. Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair statementpresentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017.2021. The year-end consolidated condensed financial data included herein was derived from audited financial statements but this report does not include all disclosures required by GAAP within this report.GAAP. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020.
The operating results of companies in the insurance industry have historically been subject to significant fluctuations due to changing competition, economic conditions, interest rates, investment performance, insurance ratings, claims, persistency, and other factors.
Shades Creek Captive Insurance Company (“Shades Creek”) was a direct wholly owned insurance subsidiary of PLC through December 31, 2020. On January 1, 2021, Shades Creek was merged with and into the Company, with the Company being the surviving entity. The Company accounted for the transaction pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805-50 “Transactions between Entities under Common Control”. The transferred assets and liabilities of Shades Creek were recorded by the Company at their carrying value at the date of transfer. In accordance with ASC 805-50, all prior financial information has been recast to reflect this transaction as of the earliest period presented under common control, January 1, 2020.
Beginning in the first quarter of 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 created significant economic and social disruption and impacted various operational and financial aspects of the Company’s business. Since the initial declines at the beginning of the pandemic, equity markets have largely recovered. However, the pandemic continues to impact the Company’s earnings based on, amongst other factors, the volume and severity of claims related to COVID-19 and the financial disruption caused by the pandemic, which could impact the Company’s investment portfolio.
Entities Included
The consolidated condensed financial statements in this report include the accounts of Protective Life Insurance Company and its affiliate companies in which the Company holds a majority voting or economic interest. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies
For a full description of the Company's significant accounting policies, seerefer to Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020. There were no significant changes to the Company'sCompany’s accounting policies during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021.
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Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
ASUAccounting Standards Update (“ASU” or “Update”) No. 2017-04-Intangibles-Goodwill and Other2019-12 – Income Taxes (Topic 350)740): Simplifying the TestAccounting for Goodwill Impairment. This Update simplifies the goodwill impairment test by re-defining the concept of goodwill impairment as the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The Update eliminates “Step 2” of the current goodwill impairment test, which requires entities to determine goodwill impairment by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by remeasuring to fair value the assets and liabilities of a reporting unit as if that reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. The Company elected to adopt the amendments in the Update in the first quarter of 2017, and will apply the revised guidance to impairment tests conducted after January 1, 2017. Application of the revised guidance did not impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations and will simplify its annual goodwill impairment test, which is generally conducted in the fourth quarter. For more details regarding the Company’s goodwill assessment process, please refer to Note 9, Goodwill.

ASU No. 2015-09 - Financial Services-Insurance (Topic 944): Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts. Income Taxes. The amendments in this Update require additional disclosures for short-duration contracts issued by insurance entities. The additional disclosures focus on the liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses and include incurred and paid claims development information by accident year in tabular form, along with a reconciliation of this informationremove certain exceptions to the statement of financial position. For accident years includedgeneral principles in the development tables, theTopic 740 related to intraperiod tax allocations, interim tax calculations, and outside basis differences. The amendments also require disclosureclarify and amend guidance in certain other areas of the total incurred-but-not-reported liabilities and expected development on reported claims, along with claims frequency information unless impracticable. Finally, the amendments require disclosure of the historical average annual percentage payout of incurred claims. With the exception of the current reporting period, claims development information may be presented as supplementary information. The Update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The additional disclosures introducedTopic 740 in this Update have not been provided, as the short-duration lines of businessorder to which they apply are not material to the Company’s financial statements.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
ASU No. 2014-09 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This Update provides for significant revisions to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers across various industries. Under the new guidance, entities are required to apply a prescribed 5-step process to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customerseliminate diversity in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The accounting for revenues associated with insurance products is not within the scope of this Update. The Update was originally effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. However, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 - Revenues from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date, to defer the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year to annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company will adopt this Update using the modified retrospective approach via a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2018. The amendments in the Update, along with clarifying updates issued subsequent to ASU 2014-09, will impact some of the Company's smaller lines of business, specifically revenues at the Company's affiliated broker dealers and insurance agency, and certain revenues associated with the Company's Asset Protection products. However, the cumulative effect adjustment related to the Company's adoption of the revised guidance is limited to the Company's Asset Protection segment. Based on its current projections, the Company estimates that the cumulative effect adjustment as of January 1, 2018 will result in a decrease in retained earnings between $68 million and $78 million. Several application questions remain outstanding, most notably interpretive positions regarding the Update's application to certain of the Company's warranty products. The Company will also implement minor changes to its accounting and disclosures with respect to the non-insurance lines of business referenced above to ensure compliance with the revised guidance.
ASU No. 2016-01 - Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The amendments in this Update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Most notably, the Update requires that equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. The Update also introduces a single-step impairment model for equity investments without a readily determinable fair value. Additionally, the Update requires changes in instrument-specific credit risk for fair value option liabilities to be recorded in other comprehensive income.practice. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual and interim periodspublic business entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and will be applied on a modified retrospective basis. The Company will record a cumulative-effect adjustment at the date of adoption (January 1, 2018) transferring unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale equity securities to retained earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income. The impact of this adjustment (had it been recorded on September 30, 2017), net of income tax, would have resulted in a $11.4 million increase to retained earnings. The Company expects to complete its review of applicable policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the revised guidance.
ASU No. 2016-02 - Leases. The amendments in this Update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases. The most significant change will relate to the accounting model used by lessees. The Update will require all leases with terms greater than 12 months to be recorded on the balance sheet in the form of a lease asset and liability. The lease asset and liability will be measured at the present value of the minimum lease payments less any upfront payments or fees. The Update also requires numerous disclosure changes for which the Company is assessing the impact. The amendments in the Update are effective for annual2020, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018within those fiscal years. The adoption of this Update did not have a material impact on a modified retrospective basis. The Company has completed an inventory of all leases in the organizationCompany’s operations and is currently assessing the impact of the Update and updating internal processes to ensure compliance with the revised guidance.financial results.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

ASU No. 2016-132018-12 - Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments in this Update introduce a new current expected credit loss (“CECL”) modelServices - Insurance (Topic 944): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for certain financial assets, including mortgage loans and reinsurance receivables. The new model will not apply to debt securities classified as available-for-sale. For assets within the scope of the new model, an entity will recognize as an allowance against earnings its estimate of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected on day one of the asset’s acquisition. The allowance may be reversed through earnings if a security recovers in value. This differs from the current impairment model, which requires recognition of credit losses when they have been incurred and recognizes a security’s subsequent recovery in value in other comprehensive income. The Update also makes targeted changes to the current impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities, which comprise the majority of the Company’s invested assets. Similar to the CECL model, credit loss impairments will be recorded in an allowance against earnings that may be reversed for subsequent recoveries in value.Long-Duration Contracts. The amendments in this Update are designed to make improvements to the existing recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements for certain long-duration contracts issued by an insurance company. The new amendments require insurance entities to provide a more current measure of the liability for future policy benefits for traditional and limited-payment contracts by regularly refining the liability for actual past experience and updated future assumptions. This differs from current requirements where assumptions are locked-in at contract issuance for these contract types. In addition, the updated liability will be discounted using an upper-medium grade (low-credit-risk) fixed income instrument yield that reflects the characteristics of the liability which differs from currently used rates based on the invested assets supporting the liability. In addition, the amendments introduce new requirements to assess market-based insurance contract options and guarantees for Market Risk Benefits and measure them at fair value. This Update also requires insurance entities to amortize deferred acquisition costs on a constant-level basis over the expected life of the contract. Finally, this Update requires new disclosures including liability rollforwards and information about significant inputs, judgments, assumptions, and methods used in the measurement. In November 2020, FASB issued ASU No. 2020-11 - Financial Services - Insurance (Topic 944); Effective Date and Early Application which deferred the effective for annual and interimdate to periods beginning after December 15, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis.2022. The Company is currently reviewing its policies, processes, and processesapplicable systems to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption, and assessingdetermine the impact this standard will have on its operations and financial results.


ASU No. 2016-15 - Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this Update are intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. Specific transactions addressed in the new guidance include:Debt prepayment/extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, and distributions received from equity method investments. The Update does not introduce any new accounting or financial reporting requirements, and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018 using the retrospective method. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption.

ASU No. 2016-18 - Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Task Force). The amendments in this update provide guidance on the presentation of restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows, thereby reducing diversity in practice related to the presentation of these amounts. The amendments require that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The Update is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company expects to complete its review of applicable policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the revised guidance.

ASU No. 2017-01 - Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The purpose of this update is to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The amendments in the Update provide a specific test by which an entity may determine whether an acquisition involves a set of assets or a business. The amendments in the Update are to be applied prospectively for periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company has reviewed the revised requirements, and does not anticipate that the changes will impact its policies or recent conclusions related to its acquisition activities.

ASU No. 2017-07 - Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The amendments in this update require entities to disaggregate the current-service-cost component from other components of net benefit cost and present it with other current compensation costs in the income statement. The other components of net benefit cost must be presented outside of income from operations if that subtotal is presented. In addition, the Update requires entities to disclose the income statement lines that contain the other components if they are not presented on appropriately described separate lines. The amendments in this update are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. As provided for in the ASU, the Company expects to apply the provisions of the statement retrospectively for components of net periodic pension costs and prospectively for capitalization of the service costs component of net periodic costs and net periodic postretirement benefits. The Update will not impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption.    

ASU No. 2017-08 - Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The amendments in this update require that premiums on callable debt securities be amortized to the first call date. This is a change from current guidance, under which premiums are amortized to the maturity date of the security. The amendments are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. Transition will be through a modified retrospective approach in which the cumulative effect of application is recorded to retained earnings at the beginning of the annual period in which an entity adopts the revised guidance. The Company is currently reviewing its systems and processes to determine whether early adoption of the revised guidance is practicable.

ASU No. 2017-12 - Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The amendments in this update are designed to permit hedge accounting to be applied to a broader range of hedging strategies as well as to more closely align hedge accounting and risk management objectives. Specific provisions include requiring changes in the fair value of a hedging instrument be recorded in the same income statement line as the hedged item when it affects earnings. In addition, after a hedge has initially qualified as an effective hedge the Update permits the use of a qualitative hedge effectiveness test in subsequent periods. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact this standard will have on its operations and financial results.
3.MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS
In 1998, MONY Life Insurance Company (“MONY”) converted from a mutual insurance company to a stock corporation (“demutualization”). In connection with its demutualization, an accounting mechanism known as a closed block (the “Closed Block”) was established for certain individuals’ participating policies in force as of the date of demutualization. Assets, liabilities, and earnings of the Closed Block are specifically identified to support its participating policyholders. The Company acquired the Closed Block in conjunction with the acquisition of MONY in 2013.
Assets allocated to the Closed Block inure solely to the benefit of each Closed Block’s policyholders and will not revert to the benefit of MONY or the Company. No reallocation, transfer, borrowing or lending of assets can be made between the Closed Block and other portions of MONY’s general account, any of MONY’s separate accounts or any affiliate of MONY without the approval of the Superintendent of The New York State Department of Financial Services (the “Superintendent”). Closed Block assets and liabilities are carried on the same basis as similar assets and liabilities held in the general account.
The excess of Closed Block liabilities over Closed Block assets (adjusted to exclude the impact of related amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”)) at the acquisition date of October 1, 2013, represented the estimated maximum future post-tax earnings from the Closed Block that would be recognized in income from continuing operations over the period the policies and contracts in the Closed Block remain in force. In connection with the acquisition of MONY, the Company developed an actuarial calculation of the expected timing of MONY’s Closed Block’s earnings as of October 1, 2013.
If the actual cumulative earnings from the Closed Block are greater than the expected cumulative earnings, only the expected earnings will be recognized in the Company’s net income. Actual cumulative earnings in excess of expected cumulative earnings at any point in time are recorded as a policyholder dividend obligation because they will ultimately be paid to Closed Block policyholders as an additional policyholder dividend unless offset by future performance that is less favorable than originally expected. If a policyholder dividend obligation has been previously established and the actual Closed Block earnings in a subsequent period are less than the expected earnings for that period, the policyholder dividend obligation would be reduced (but not below zero). If, over the period the policies and contracts in the Closed Block remain in force, the actual cumulative earnings of the Closed Block are less than the expected cumulative earnings, only actual earnings would be recognized in income from continuing operations. If the Closed Block has insufficient funds to make guaranteed policy benefit payments, such payments will be made from assets outside the Closed Block.

Many expenses related to Closed Block operations, including amortization of VOBA, are charged to operations outside of the Closed Block; accordingly, net revenues of the Closed Block do not represent the actual profitability of the Closed Block operations. Operating costs and expenses outside of the Closed Block are, therefore, disproportionate to the business outside of the Closed Block.
Summarized financial information for the Closed Block as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016 is as follows:
 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Closed block liabilities 
  
Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other policyholder liabilities$5,814,527
 $5,896,355
Policyholder dividend obligation136,004
 31,932
Other liabilities76,176
 40,007
Total closed block liabilities6,026,707
 5,968,294
Closed block assets 
  
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value$4,549,322
 $4,440,105
Mortgage loans on real estate130,521
 201,088
Policy loans707,293
 712,959
Cash148,612
 108,270
Other assets141,740
 135,794
Total closed block assets5,677,488
 5,598,216
Excess of reported closed block liabilities over closed block assets349,219
 370,078
Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income: 
  
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) net of policyholder dividend obligation: $(55,231) and $(197,450); and net of income tax: $19,331 and $69,107
 
Future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and closed block liabilities$349,219
 $370,078
Reconciliation of the policyholder dividend obligation is as follows:
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Policyholder dividend obligation, beginning of period$31,932
 $
Applicable to net revenue (losses)(38,147) (36,707)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) allocated to the policyholder dividend obligation142,219
 300,814
Policyholder dividend obligation, end of period$136,004
 $264,107

Closed Block revenues and expenses were as follows:
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Revenues 
      
Premiums and other income$40,962
 $44,043
 $128,697
 $135,282
Net investment income50,780
 53,582
 153,481
 156,458
Net investment gains341
 326
 448
 963
Total revenues92,083
 97,951
 282,626
 292,703
Benefits and other deductions 
      
Benefits and settlement expenses81,721
 88,143
 249,319
 260,227
Other operating expenses621
 537
 1,216
 2,214
Total benefits and other deductions82,342
 88,680
 250,535
 262,441
Net revenues before income taxes9,741
 9,271
 32,091
 30,262
Income tax expense3,409
 3,245
 11,232
 10,591
Net revenues$6,332
 $6,026
 $20,859
 $19,671
4.INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
Net realized gains (losses) for all other investments are summarized as follows:
For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 2016 2017 201620212020
(Dollars In Thousands) (Dollars In Millions)
Fixed maturities$1,042
 $1,665
 $10,482
 $24,097
Fixed maturities$30 $39 
Equity securities(352) 
 (1,398) 36
Equity securities(8)(43)
Impairments(273) (3,308) (8,259) (6,892)
Modco trading portfolio19,399
 23,995
 93,181
 178,353
Modco trading portfoliosModco trading portfolios(137)(124)
Change in net expected credit losses - fixed maturitiesChange in net expected credit losses - fixed maturities(52)
Commercial mortgage loansCommercial mortgage loans56 (95)
Other investments(1,939) (1,508) (7,739) (7,842)Other investments(1)
Total realized gains (losses) - investments$17,877
 $20,844
 $86,267
 $187,752
Realized gains (losses) - investmentsRealized gains (losses) - investments(54)(276)
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives(1)
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives(1)
181 (25)
Realized gains (losses)Realized gains (losses)$127 $(301)
(1) See Note 5, Derivative Financial Instruments
(1) See Note 5, Derivative Financial Instruments
Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on investments available-for-sale (fixed maturities, equity securities, and short-term investments) are as follows:
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For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 2016 2017 201620212020
(Dollars In Thousands)     (Dollars In Millions)
Gross realized gains$1,933
 $3,223
 $14,968
 $31,004
Gross realized gains$31 $40 
Gross realized losses:       Gross realized losses:
Impairment losses$(273) $(3,308) $(8,259) $(6,892)
Change in net expected credit losses - fixed maturitiesChange in net expected credit losses - fixed maturities$$(52)
Other realized losses$(1,243) $(1,558) $(5,884) $(6,871)Other realized losses$(1)$(1)
The chart below summarizes the fair value (proceeds)proceeds and the gains (losses) realized on securities the Company sold that were in an unrealized gain position and an unrealized loss position.
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Securities in an unrealized gain position:
Fair value proceeds$1,090 $506 
Gains realized$31 $40 
Securities in an unrealized loss position:
Fair value proceeds$$
Losses realized$(1)$(1)
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Securities in an unrealized gain position:       
Fair value (proceeds)$121,459
 $167,272
 $566,064
 $987,048
Gains realized$1,933
 $3,223
 $14,967
 $31,004
        
Securities in an unrealized loss position(1):
       
Fair value (proceeds)$37,186
 $7,105
 $121,450
 $67,688
Losses realized$(1,243) $(1,558) $(5,884) $(6,871)
        
(1) The Company made the decision to exit these holdings in conjunction with its overall asset liability management process.
The chart below summarizes the realized gains (losses) on equity securities sold during the period and equity securities still held at the reporting date.

For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities still held$(8)$(43)
Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities sold during the period
Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities$(8)$(43)
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, losses, allowance for expected credit losses, and fair value of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale are as follows:
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As of September 30, 2017 Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 
Total OTTI
Recognized
in OCI
(1)
As of March 31, 2021As of March 31, 2021Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance
for Expected
Credit Losses
Fair
Value
 (Dollars In Thousands) (Dollars In Millions)
Fixed maturities:  
  
  
  
  
Fixed maturities:    
Residential mortgage-backed securities $2,178,344
 $22,141
 $(17,116) $2,183,369
 $16
Residential mortgage-backed securities$6,872 $89 $(58)$$6,903 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,909,921
 6,052
 (23,920) 1,892,053
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities2,346 92 (11)(2)2,425 
Other asset-backed securities 1,186,463
 17,692
 (13,488) 1,190,667
 
Other asset-backed securities1,505 36 (4)(1)1,536 
U.S. government-related securities 1,317,910
 1,256
 (26,333) 1,292,833
 
U.S. government-related securities980 17 (37)960 
Other government-related securities 251,040
 8,075
 (6,835) 252,280
 
Other government-related securities591 54 (3)642 
States, municipals, and political subdivisions 1,756,865
 6,416
 (59,272) 1,704,009
 (93)States, municipals, and political subdivisions3,821 301 (3)4,119 
Corporate securities 29,511,875
 475,788
 (704,556) 29,283,107
 
Corporate securities47,342 3,364 (348)(1)50,357 
Preferred stock 94,362
 376
 (2,898) 91,840
 
Redeemable preferred stocksRedeemable preferred stocks213 (1)216 
 38,206,780
 537,796
 (854,418) 37,890,158
 (77) 63,670 3,957 (465)(4)67,158 
Equity securities 721,496
 24,861
 (7,291) 739,066
 

Short-term investments 378,429
 
 
 378,429
 

Short-term investments552 552 
 $39,306,705
 $562,657
 $(861,709) $39,007,653
 $(77) $64,222 $3,957 $(465)$(4)$67,710 
          
As of December 31, 2016 Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 
Total OTTI
Recognized
in OCI
(1)
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Fixed maturities:  
  
  
  
  
Residential mortgage-backed securities $1,904,165
 $10,737
 $(25,295) $1,889,607
 $(9)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,820,644
 2,455
 (40,602) 1,782,497
 
Other asset-backed securities 1,210,490
 21,741
 (20,698) 1,211,533
 
U.S. government-related securities 1,308,192
 422
 (40,455) 1,268,159
 
Other government-related securities 251,197
 1,526
 (14,797) 237,926
 
States, municipals, and political subdivisions 1,760,837
 1,224
 (105,558) 1,656,503
 
Corporate securities 28,655,364
 151,383
 (1,582,098) 27,224,649
 (11,030)
Preferred stock 94,362
 
 (8,519) 85,843
 
 37,005,251
 189,488
 (1,838,022) 35,356,717
 (11,039)
Equity securities 722,868
 7,751
 (21,685) 708,934
 
Short-term investments 263,185
 
 
 263,185
 
 $37,991,304
 $197,239
 $(1,859,707) $36,328,836
 $(11,039)
          
(1) These amounts are included in the gross unrealized gains and gross unrealized losses columns above.
As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the
As of December 31, 2020Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance
for Expected
Credit Losses
Fair
Value
(Dollars In Millions)
Fixed maturities:
Residential mortgage-backed securities$6,510 $159 $(1)$$6,668 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities2,429 128 (19)(4)2,534 
Other asset-backed securities1,546 40 (7)(1)1,578 
U.S. government-related securities1,492 26 (3)1,515 
Other government-related securities622 96 (1)717 
States, municipals, and political subdivisions3,902 519 (1)4,420 
Corporate securities46,150 6,074 (99)(18)52,107 
Redeemable preferred stocks183 11 194 
62,834 7,053 (131)(23)69,733 
Short-term investments386 386 
$63,220 $7,053 $(131)$(23)$70,119 
The Company had an additional $2.7 billion and $2.6 billion ofholds certain investments pursuant to certain modified coinsurance (“Modco”) arrangements. The fixed maturities, $5.1 million and $7.1 million of equity securities, and $44.3 million and $52.6 millionshort-term investments held as part of short-term investmentsthese arrangements are classified as trading securities, respectively.securities. The fair value of the investments held pursuant to these Modco arrangements are as follows:

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As of
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Fixed maturities:  
Residential mortgage-backed securities$181 $209 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities213 214 
Other asset-backed securities175 163 
U.S. government-related securities35 91 
Other government-related securities32 30 
States, municipals, and political subdivisions282 282 
Corporate securities1,772 1,860 
Redeemable preferred stocks11 13 
 2,701 2,862 
Equity securities23 20 
Short-term investments109 76 
 $2,833 $2,958 
The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity fixed maturities as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, by expected maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities of securities without a single maturity date are allocated based on estimated rates of prepayment that may differ from actual rates of prepayment.
 Available-for-sale Held-to-maturity
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Due in one year or less$772,655
 $773,331
 $
 $
Due after one year through five years6,278,517
 6,310,854
 
 
Due after five years through ten years7,537,131
 7,567,040
 
 
Due after ten years23,618,477
 23,238,933
 2,730,995
 2,796,603
 $38,206,780
 $37,890,158
 $2,730,995
 $2,796,603
The chart below summarizes the Company's other-than-temporary impairments of investments. All of the impairments were related to fixed or equity maturities.
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2017
 
Fixed
Maturities
 
Equity
Securities
 
Total
Securities
 Fixed Maturities Equity Securities Total Securities
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Other-than-temporary impairments$(366) $
 $(366) $(494) $
 $(494)
Non-credit impairment losses recorded in other comprehensive income93
 
 93
 (7,765) 
 (7,765)
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings$(273) $
 $(273) $(8,259) $
 $(8,259)
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2016 2016
 
Fixed
Maturities
 
Equity
Securities
 
Total
Securities
 Fixed Maturities Equity Securities Total Securities
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Other-than-temporary impairments$(1,898) $
 $(1,898) $(10,194) $
 $(10,194)
Non-credit impairment losses recorded in other comprehensive income(1,410) 
 (1,410) 3,302
 
 3,302
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings$(3,308) $
 $(3,308) $(6,892) $
 $(6,892)
There were no other-than-temporary impairments related to fixed maturities or equity securities that the Company intended to sell or expected to be required to sell for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

 Available-for-Sale
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
 (Dollars In Millions)
Due in one year or less$1,626 $1,642 
Due after one year through five years12,386 12,921 
Due after five years through ten years13,803 14,580 
Due after ten years35,855 38,015 
 $63,670 $67,158 
The following chart is a rollforward of the available-for-sale allowance for expected credit losses on fixed maturities held by the Company for which a portionCompany:
For The Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Corporate
Securities
CMBSABSTotalCorporate
Securities
ABSTotal
 (Dollars In Millions)
Beginning Balance$18 $$$23 $$$
Additions for securities for which allowance was not previously recorded52 52 
Adjustments on previously recorded allowances due to change in expected cash flows(1)(2)(3)
Reductions on previously recorded allowances due to disposal of security in the current period
Write-offs of previously recorded allowances due to intent or requirement to sell(16)(16)
Ending Balance$$$$$52 $$52 
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 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Beginning balance$2,783
 $964
 $12,685
 $22,761
Additions for newly impaired securities266
 1,721
 266
 4,777
Additions for previously impaired securities6
 1,521
 2,791
 2,046
Reductions for previously impaired securities due to a change in expected cash flows(37) (4) (12,724) (22,763)
Reductions for previously impaired securities that were sold in the current period(600) 
 (600) (2,619)
Ending balance$2,418
 $4,202
 $2,418
 $4,202

The following table includes the gross unrealized losses, for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, and fair value of the Company’s investments that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired,AFS fixed maturities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2017:March 31, 2021:
 Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
 (Dollars In Millions)
Residential mortgage-backed securities$2,586 $(58)$12 $$2,598 $(58)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities247 (9)29 (2)276 (11)
Other asset-backed securities182 (3)137 (1)319 (4)
U.S. government-related securities438 (37)438 (37)
Other government-related securities65 (3)65 (3)
States, municipals, and political subdivisions78 (3)82 (3)
Corporate securities7,213 (280)702 (68)7,915 (348)
Redeemable preferred stocks14 (1)14 (1)
 $10,823 $(394)$884 $(71)$11,707 $(465)
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Residential mortgage-backed securities$1,035,609
 $(14,979) $88,573
 $(2,137) $1,124,182
 $(17,116)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities1,262,495
 (19,333) 155,628
 (4,587) 1,418,123
 (23,920)
Other asset-backed securities202,097
 (5,064) 170,747
 (8,424) 372,844
 (13,488)
U.S. government-related securities1,090,531
 (21,099) 85,948
 (5,234) 1,176,479
 (26,333)
Other government-related securities44,015
 (287) 84,524
 (6,548) 128,539
 (6,835)
States, municipalities, and political subdivisions819,311
 (22,392) 615,181
 (36,880) 1,434,492
 (59,272)
Corporate securities7,784,891
 (150,955) 8,486,571
 (553,601) 16,271,462
 (704,556)
Preferred stock52,294
 (806) 28,846
 (2,092) 81,140
 (2,898)
Equities108,502
 (2,245) 55,006
 (5,046) 163,508
 (7,291)
 $12,399,745
 $(237,160) $9,771,024
 $(624,549) $22,170,769
 $(861,709)
RMBS and CMBSCommercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $2.1$2 million and $4.6 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021. Factors such as the credit enhancement within the deal structure, the average life of the securities, and the performance of the underlying collateral support the recoverability of these investments.
The other asset-backed securities hadhave a gross unrealized loss greater than twelve months of $8.4$1 million as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021. This category predominately includes student loan backed auction rate securities (“ARS”) whose underlying collateral is at leastleast 97% guaranteed by the Federal Family Education Loan Program (“FFELP”). At this time, the Company has no reason to believe that the U.S. Department of Education would not honor the FFELP guarantee, if it were necessary.
The other government-related securities had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $6.5 million as of September 30, 2017. These declines were related to changes in interest rates.
The states, municipalities, and political subdivisions category had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $36.9 million as of September 30, 2017. These declines were related to changes in interest rates.
The corporate securities category had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $553.6$68 million as of September 30, 2017. The aggregate decline in market valueMarch 31, 2021, excluding losses of these securities was$1 million that were considered credit related. These losses are deemed temporary due to positive factors supporting the recoverabilitydelayed uneven recoveries from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent increase in treasury rates as of the respective investments. Positive factors considered include credit ratings, the financial health of the issuer, the continued access of the issuer to capital markets, and other pertinent informationMarch 31, 2021.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the Company had a total of 1,742845 positions that were in an unrealized loss position, butincluding 6 positions for which an allowance for credit losses was established. For unrealized losses for which an allowance for credit losses was not established, the Company does not consider these unrealized loss positions to be other-than-temporary.credit-related. This is based on the aggregate factors

discussed previously and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until the fair values recover, and therecover. The Company does not intend to sell or expect to be required to sell the securities before recovering the Company’s amortized cost of the securities.

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The following table includes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2016:2020:
 Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
 (Dollars In Millions)
Residential mortgage-backed securities$386 $(1)$$$395 $(1)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities263 (16)30 (4)293 (20)
Other asset-backed securities146 (2)326 (5)472 (7)
U.S. government-related securities311 (3)312 (3)
Other government-related securities19 (1)26 (1)
States, municipals, and political subdivisions34 (1)39 (1)
Corporate securities1,063 (33)728 (66)1,791 (99)
Redeemable preferred stocks
 $2,222 $(56)$1,106 $(76)$3,328 $(132)
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Residential mortgage-backed securities$1,051,694
 $(21,178) $170,826
 $(4,117) $1,222,520
 $(25,295)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities1,426,252
 (36,589) 100,475
 (4,013) 1,526,727
 (40,602)
Other asset-backed securities323,706
 (9,291) 176,792
 (11,407) 500,498
 (20,698)
U.S. government-related securities1,237,942
 (40,454) 3
 (1) 1,237,945
 (40,455)
Other government-related securities98,412
 (2,907) 79,393
 (11,890) 177,805
 (14,797)
States, municipalities, and political subdivisions1,062,368
 (63,809) 548,254
 (41,749) 1,610,622
 (105,558)
Corporate securities12,490,517
 (467,463) 9,791,313
 (1,114,635) 22,281,830
 (1,582,098)
Preferred stock66,781
 (6,642) 19,062
 (1,877) 85,843
 (8,519)
Equities411,845
 (15,273) 69,497
 (6,412) 481,342
 (21,685)
 $18,169,517
 $(663,606) $10,955,615
 $(1,196,101) $29,125,132
 $(1,859,707)
RMBS and CMBS had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $4.1 million and $4.0 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2016. Factors such as the credit enhancement within the deal structure, the average life of the securities, and the performance of the underlying collateral support the recoverability of these investments.
The other asset-backed securities had a gross unrealized loss greater than twelve months of $11.4 million as of December 31, 2016. This category predominately includes student loan backed auction rate securities whose underlying collateral is at least 97% guaranteed by the FFELP. At this time, the Company has no reason to believe that the U.S. Department of Education would not honor the FFELP guarantee, if it were necessary.
The other government-related securities had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $11.9 million as of December 31, 2016. These declines were related to changes in interest rates.
The states, municipalities, and political subdivisions category had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $41.7 million as of December 31, 2016. These declines were related to changes in interest rates.
The corporate securities category had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2016. The aggregate decline in market value of these securities was deemed temporary due to positive factors supporting the recoverability of the respective investments. Positive factors considered include credit ratings, the financial health of the issuer, the continued access of the issuer to capital markets, and other pertinent information
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the Company had securities in its available-for-sale portfolio which were rated below investment grade of $1.9$3 billion and had an amortized cost of $1.9$3 billion. In addition, included in the Company’s trading portfolio, the Company held $240.7$134 million of securities which were rated below investment grade. Approximately $337.3The Company held $508 million of the available-for-sale and trading securities that were below investment grade securities that were not publicly traded.
The change in unrealized gains (losses), excluding the allowance for expected credit losses, net of income tax, on fixed maturity and equity securities,ities, classified as available-for-sale is summarized as follows:
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Fixed maturities$(2,710)$3,276 

 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Fixed maturities$167,488
 $294,917
 $865,743
 $1,771,567
Equity securities(913) (1,691) 20,478
 7,749

The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s investments classified as held-to-maturity as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, are as follows:
As of September 30, 2017 Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrecognized
Holding
Gains
 
Gross
Unrecognized
Holding
Losses
 Fair
Value
 Total OTTI
Recognized
in OCI
  (Dollars In Thousands)
Fixed maturities:  
  
  
  
  
Securities issued by affiliates:          
Red Mountain LLC $690,995
 $
 $(17,305) $673,690
 $
Steel City LLC 2,040,000
 82,913
 
 2,122,913
 
  $2,730,995
 $82,913
 $(17,305) $2,796,603
 $
           
As of December 31, 2016 Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrecognized
Holding
Gains
 Gross
Unrecognized
Holding
Losses
 Fair
Value
 Total OTTI
Recognized
in OCI
  (Dollars In Thousands)
Fixed maturities:  
  
  
  
  
Securities issued by affiliates:          
Red Mountain LLC $654,177
 $
 $(67,222) $586,955
 $
Steel City LLC 2,116,000
 30,385
 
 2,146,385
 
  $2,770,177
 $30,385
 $(67,222) $2,733,340
 $
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded no other-than-temporary impairments on held-to-maturity securities.
The Company’s held-to-maturity securities had $82.9 million of gross unrecognized holding gains and $17.3 million of gross unrecognized holding losses by maturity as of September 30, 2017. The Company does not consider these unrecognized holding losses to be other-than-temporary based on certain positive factors associated with the securities which include credit ratings of the guarantor, financial health of the issuer and guarantor, continued access of the issuer to capital markets and other pertinent information. These held-to-maturity securities are issued by affiliates of the Company which are considered variable interest entities ("VIE's"). The Company is not the primary beneficiary of these entities and thus the securities are not eliminated in consolidation. These securities are collateralized by non-recourse funding obligations issued by captive insurance companies that are affiliates of the Company.
The Company’s held-to-maturity securities had $30.4 million of gross unrecognized holding gains and $67.2 million of gross unrecognized holding losses by maturity as of December 31, 2016. The Company does not consider these unrecognized holding losses to be other-than-temporary based on certain positive factors associated with the securities which include credit ratings of the guarantor, financial health of the issuer and guarantor, continued access of the issuer to capital markets and other pertinent information.
Variable Interest Entities
The Company holds certain investments in entities in which its ownership interests could possibly be considered variable interests under Topic 810 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC” or “Codification”) (excluding debt and equity securities held as trading, available for sale, or held to maturity). The Company reviews the characteristics of each of these applicable entities and compares those characteristics to applicable criteria to determine whether the entity is a VIE. If the entity is determined to be a VIE, the Company then performs a detailed review to determine whether the interest would be considered a variable interest under the guidance. The Company then performs a qualitative review of all variable interests with the entity and determines whether the Company is the primary beneficiary. ASC 810 provides that an entity is the primary beneficiary of a VIE if the entity has 1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and 2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
Based on this analysis, the Company had an interest in one wholly owned subsidiary, Red Mountain, LLC ("Red Mountain") as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, that was determined to be a VIE.
The activity most significant to Red Mountain is the issuance of a note in connection with a financing transaction involving Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate V”) and the Company in which Golden Gate V issued non-recourse funding obligations to Red Mountain and Red Mountain issued the note to Golden Gate V. Credit enhancement on the Red Mountain Note is provided by an unrelated third party. The Company had the power, via its 100% ownership through an affiliate, to direct the activities of the VIE, but did not have the obligation to absorb losses related to the primary risks or sources of variability to the VIE. The variability of loss would be borne primarily by the third party in its function as provider of credit enhancement on the Red Mountain Note. Accordingly, it was determined that the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company’s risk of loss related to the VIE is limited to its investment of $10,000. Additionally, the Company has guaranteed

Red Mountain’s payment obligation for the credit enhancement fee to the unrelated third party provider. As of September 30, 2017, no payments have been made or required related to this guarantee.
5.4.FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company determined the fair value of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in FASB guidance referenced in the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The Company has adopted the provisions from the FASB guidance that is referenced in the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic for non-financial assets and liabilities (such as property and equipment, goodwill, and other intangible assets) that are required to be measured at fair value on a periodic basis. The effect on the Company’s periodic fair value measurements for non-financial assets and liabilities was not material.
The Company has categorized its financial instruments, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three level hierarchy. 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.
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Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets are categorized as follows:
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market.

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active or significant inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include the following:
a.Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets
b.Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets
c.Inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable
d.Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means.
a)    Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
b)    Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets;
c)    Inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable; and
d)    Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means.
Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. They reflect management’s own assumptionsestimates about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.


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The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017:March 31, 2021:
 Measurement
Category
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (Dollars In Millions)
Assets:    
Fixed maturity securities - AFS    
Residential mortgage-backed securities4$$6,903 $$6,903 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities42,393 32 2,425 
Other asset-backed securities41,096 440 1,536 
U.S. government-related securities4483 477 960 
State, municipals, and political subdivisions44,119 4,119 
Other government-related securities4642 642 
Corporate securities448,951 1,406 50,357 
Redeemable preferred stocks4150 66 216 
Total fixed maturity securities - AFS633 64,647 1,878 67,158 
Fixed maturity securities - trading    
Residential mortgage-backed securities3181 181 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities3213 213 
Other asset-backed securities374 101 175 
U.S. government-related securities328 35 
State, municipals, and political subdivisions3282 282 
Other government-related securities316 16 32 
Corporate securities31,761 11 1,772 
Redeemable preferred stocks311 11 
Total fixed maturity securities - trading39 2,534 128 2,701 
Total fixed maturity securities672 67,181 2,006 69,859 
Equity securities3618 0123 741 
Other long-term investments(1)
3 & 464 1,271 289 1,624 
Short-term investments3484 177 661 
Total investments1,838 68,629 2,418 72,885 
Cash3565 565 
Assets related to separate accounts    
Variable annuity312,699 12,699 
Variable universal life31,646 1,646 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$16,748 $68,629 $2,418 $87,795 
Liabilities:    
Annuity account balances(2)
3$$$66 $66 
Other liabilities(1)
3 & 426 939 1,686 2,651 
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$26 $939 $1,752 $2,717 
Measurement category 3 represents fair value through net income (loss) and 4 represents fair value through other comprehensive income (loss).
(1) Includes certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
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 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets: 
  
  
  
Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale 
  
  
  
Residential mortgage-backed securities$
 $2,183,369
 $
 $2,183,369
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 1,892,053
 
 1,892,053
Other asset-backed securities
 637,518
 553,149
 1,190,667
U.S. government-related securities1,009,225
 283,608
 
 1,292,833
State, municipalities, and political subdivisions
 1,704,009
 
 1,704,009
Other government-related securities
 252,280
 
 252,280
Corporate securities
 28,658,554
 624,553
 29,283,107
Preferred stock72,942
 18,898
 
 91,840
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,082,167
 35,630,289
 1,177,702
 37,890,158
Fixed maturity securities - trading 
  
  
  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 262,062
 
 262,062
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 145,653
 
 145,653
Other asset-backed securities
 107,123
 35,490
 142,613
U.S. government-related securities21,589
 6,125
 
 27,714
State, municipalities, and political subdivisions
 321,001
 
 321,001
Other government-related securities
 64,067
 
 64,067
Corporate securities
 1,709,216
 5,524
 1,714,740
Preferred stock3,229
 
 
 3,229
Total fixed maturity securities - trading24,818
 2,615,247
 41,014
 2,681,079
Total fixed maturity securities1,106,985
 38,245,536
 1,218,716
 40,571,237
Equity securities678,660
 
 65,516
 744,176
Other long-term investments(1)
61,072
 380,511
 149,734
 591,317
Short-term investments316,914
 105,771
 
 422,685
Total investments2,163,631
 38,731,818
 1,433,966
 42,329,415
Cash199,633
 
 
 199,633
Assets related to separate accounts 
  
  
  
Variable annuity13,763,971
 
 
 13,763,971
Variable universal life996,375
 
 
 996,375
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$17,123,610
 $38,731,818
 $1,433,966
 $57,289,394
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
Annuity account balances(2)
$
 $
 $85,028
 $85,028
Other liabilities(1)
23,775
 256,829
 561,296
 841,900
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$23,775
 $256,829
 $646,324
 $926,928
        
(1) Includes certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.

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, 2016:2020:
 Measurement
Category
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (Dollars In Millions)
Assets:    
Fixed maturity securities - AFS    
Residential mortgage-backed securities4$$6,668 $$6,668 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities42,502 32 2,534 
Other asset-backed securities41,143 435 1,578 
U.S. government-related securities41,015 500 1,515 
State, municipals, and political subdivisions44,420 4,420 
Other government-related securities4717 717 
Corporate securities450,675 1,432 52,107 
Redeemable preferred stocks4125 69 194 
Total fixed maturity securities - AFS1,140 66,694 1,899 69,733 
Fixed maturity securities - trading    
Residential mortgage-backed securities3209 209 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities3214 214 
Other asset-backed securities391 72 163 
U.S. government-related securities379 12 91 
State, municipals, and political subdivisions3282 282 
Other government-related securities330 30 
Corporate securities31,843 17 1,860 
Redeemable preferred stocks313 13 
Total fixed maturity securities - trading92 2,681 89 2,862 
Total fixed maturity securities1,232 69,375 1,988 72,595 
Equity securities3566 101 667 
Other long-term investments(1)
3 & 452 1,285 299 1,636 
Short-term investments3403 59 462 
Total investments2,253 70,719 2,388 75,360 
Cash3656 656 
Assets related to separate accounts    
Variable annuity312,378 12,378 
Variable universal life31,287 1,287 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$16,574 $70,719 $2,388 $89,681 
Liabilities:    
Annuity account balances(2)
3$$$67 $67 
Other liabilities(1)
3 & 414 867 2,238 3,119 
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$14 $867 $2,305 $3,186 
Measurement category 3 represents fair value through net income (loss) and 4 represents fair value through other comprehensive income (loss).
(1) Includes certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.



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 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets: 
  
  
  
Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale 
  
  
  
Residential mortgage-backed securities$
 $1,889,604
 $3
 $1,889,607
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 1,782,497
 
 1,782,497
Other asset-backed securities
 648,929
 562,604
 1,211,533
U.S. government-related securities1,002,020
 266,139
 
 1,268,159
State, municipalities, and political subdivisions
 1,656,503
 
 1,656,503
Other government-related securities
 237,926
 
 237,926
Corporate securities
 26,560,603
 664,046
 27,224,649
Preferred stock66,781
 19,062
 
 85,843
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,068,801
 33,061,263
 1,226,653
 35,356,717
Fixed maturity securities - trading 
  
  
  
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 255,027
 
 255,027
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 149,683
 
 149,683
Other asset-backed securities
 115,521
 84,563
 200,084
U.S. government-related securities22,424
 4,537
 
 26,961
State, municipalities, and political subdivisions
 316,519
 
 316,519
Other government-related securities
 63,012
 
 63,012
Corporate securities
 1,619,097
 5,492
 1,624,589
Preferred stock3,985
 
 
 3,985
Total fixed maturity securities - trading26,409
 2,523,396
 90,055
 2,639,860
Total fixed maturity securities1,095,210
 35,584,659
 1,316,708
 37,996,577
Equity securities650,231
 
 65,786
 716,017
Other long-term investments(1)
82,420
 335,497
 115,516
 533,433
Short-term investments313,835
 1,999
 
 315,834
Total investments2,141,696
 35,922,155
 1,498,010
 39,561,861
Cash214,439
 
 
 214,439
Assets related to separate accounts 
  
  
  
Variable annuity13,244,252
 
 
 13,244,252
Variable universal life895,925
 
 
 895,925
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$16,496,312
 $35,922,155
 $1,498,010
 $53,916,477
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
Annuity account balances(2)
$
 $
 $87,616
 $87,616
Other liabilities(1)
13,004
 255,241
 405,803
 674,048
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$13,004
 $255,241
 $493,419
 $761,664
        
(1) Includes certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.

Determination of fair valuesFair Values
The valuation methodologies used to determine the fair values of assets and liabilities reflect market participant assumptions and are based on the application of the fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable market inputs over unobservable inputs. The Company determines the fair values of certain financial assets and financial liabilities based on quoted market prices, where available. The Company also determines certain fair values based on future cash flows discounted at the appropriate current market rate. Fair values reflect adjustments for counterparty credit quality, the Company’s credit standing, liquidity, and where appropriate, risk margins on unobservable parameters. The following is a discussion of the methodologies used to determine fair values for the financial instruments as listed in the above table.

TheFor a full description of the Company’s fair value of fixed maturity, short-term,calculations and equity securities is determined by management after considering one of three primary sources of information: third party pricing services, non-binding independent broker quotations, or pricing matrices. Security pricing is applied using a “waterfall” approach whereby publicly available prices are first sought from third party pricing services, the remaining unpriced securities are submitted to independent brokers for non-binding prices, or lastly, securities are priced using a pricing matrix. Typical inputs used by these three pricing methods include, but are not limited to: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data including market research publications. Third party pricing services price approximately 91% of the Company’s available-for-sale and trading fixed maturity securities. Based on the typical trading volumes and the lack of quoted market prices for available-for-sale and trading fixed maturities, third party pricing services derive the majority of security prices from observable market inputs such as recent reported trades for identical or similar securities making adjustments through the reporting date based upon available market observable information outlined above. If there are no recent reported trades, the third party pricing services and brokers may use matrix or model processes to develop a security price where future cash flow expectations are developed based upon collateral performance and discounted at an estimated market rate. Certain securities are priced via independent non-binding broker quotations, which are considered to have no significant unobservable inputs. When using non-binding independent broker quotations, the Company obtains one quote per security, typically from the broker from which we purchased the security. A pricing matrix is used to price securities for which the Company is unable to obtain or effectively rely on either a price from a third party pricing service or an independent broker quotation.
The pricing matrix used by the Company begins with current spread levels to determine the market price for the security. The credit spreads, assigned by brokers, incorporate the issuer’s credit rating, liquidity discounts, weighted- average of contracted cash flows, risk premium, if warranted, due to the issuer’s industry, and the security’s time to maturity. The Company uses credit ratings provided by nationally recognized rating agencies.
For securities that are priced via non-binding independent broker quotations, the Company assesses whether prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through an analysis using internal and external cash flow models developed based on spreads and, when available, market indices. The Company uses a market-based cash flow analysis to validate the reasonableness of prices received from independent brokers. These analytics, which are updated daily, incorporate various metrics (yield curves, credit spreads, prepayment rates, etc.) to determine the valuation of such holdings. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon the analytics, the price received from the independent broker is adjusted accordingly. The Company did not adjust any quotes or prices received from brokers during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

The Company has analyzed the third party pricing services’ valuation methodologies and related inputs and has also evaluated the various types of securities in its investment portfolio to determine an appropriate fair value hierarchy level based upon trading activity and the observability of market inputs that is in accordance with the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the ASC. Based on this evaluation and investment class analysis, each price was classified into Level 1, 2, or 3. Most prices provided by third party pricing services are classified into Level 2 because the significant inputs used in pricing the securities are market observable and the observable inputs are corroborated by the Company. Since the matrix pricing of certain debt securities includes significant non-observable inputs, they are classified as Level 3.
Asset-Backed Securities
This category mainly consists of residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities (collectively referred to as asset-backed securities or “ABS”). As ofSeptember 30, 2017, the Company held $5.2 billion of ABS classified as Level 2. These securities are priced from information provided by a third party pricing service and independent broker quotes. The third party pricing services and brokers mainly value securities using both a market and income approach to valuation. As part of this valuation process they consider the following characteristics of the item being measured to be relevant inputs: 1) weighted-average coupon rate, 2) weighted-average years to maturity, 3) types of underlying assets, 4) weighted-average coupon rate of the underlying assets, 5) weighted-average years to maturity of the underlying assets, 6) seniority level of the tranches owned, and 7) credit ratings of the securities.
After reviewing these characteristics of the ABS, the third party pricing service and brokers use certain inputs to determine the value of the security. For ABS classified as Level 2, the valuation would consist of predominantly market observable inputs such as, but not limited to: 1) monthly principal and interest payments on the underlying assets, 2) average life of the security, 3) prepayment speeds, 4) credit spreads, 5) treasury and swap yield curves, and 6) discount margin. The Company reviews the methodologies and valuation techniques (including the ability to observe inputs) in assessing the information received from external pricing services and in consideration of the fair value presentation.
As of September 30, 2017, the Company held $588.6 million of Level 3 ABS, which included $553.1 million of other asset-backed securities classified as available-for-sale and $35.5 million of other asset-backed securities classified as trading. These securities are predominantly ARS whose underlying collateral is at least 97% guaranteed by the FFELP. As a result of the ARS market collapse during 2008, the Company prices its ARS using an income approach valuation model. As part of the valuation process the Company reviews the following characteristics of the ARS in determining the relevant inputs: 1) weighted-average coupon rate, 2) weighted-average years to maturity, 3) types of underlying assets, 4) weighted-average coupon rate of the underlying assets, 5) weighted-average years to maturity of the underlying assets, 6) seniority level of the tranches owned, 7) credit ratings of the securities, 8) liquidity premium, and 9) paydown rate. In periods where market activity increases and there are transactions at a price that is not the result of a distressed or forced sale we consider those prices as part of our valuation. If the market activity during a period is solely the result of the issuer redeeming positions we consider those transactions in our valuation, but still consider them to be level three measurements due to the nature of the transaction.

Corporate Securities, U.S. Government-Related Securities, States, Municipals, and Political Subdivisions, and Other Government Related Securities
As of September 30, 2017, the Company classified approximately $33.0 billion of corporate securities, U.S. government-related securities, states, municipals, and political subdivisions, and other government-related securities as Level 2. The fair value of the Level 2 securities is predominantly priced by broker quotes and a third party pricing service. The Company has reviewed the valuation techniques of the brokers and third party pricing service and has determined that such techniques used Level 2 market observable inputs. The following characteristics of the securities are considered to be the primary relevant inputs to the valuation: 1) weighted- average coupon rate, 2) weighted-average years to maturity, 3) seniority, and 4) credit ratings. The Company reviews the methodologies and valuation techniques (including the ability to observe inputs) in assessing the information received from external pricing services and in consideration of the fair value presentation.
The brokers and third party pricing service utilize valuation models that consist of a hybrid income and market approach to valuation. The pricing models utilize the following inputs: 1) principal and interest payments, 2) treasury yield curve, 3) credit spreads from new issue and secondary trading markets, 4) dealer quotes with adjustments for issues with early redemption features, 5) liquidity premiums present on private placements, and 6) discount margins from dealers in the new issue market.
As of September 30, 2017, the Company classified approximately $630.1 million of securities as Level 3 valuations. Level 3 securities primarily represent investments in illiquid bonds for which no price is readily available. To determine a price, the Company uses a discounted cash flow model with both observable and unobservable inputs. These inputs are entered into an industry standard pricing model to determine the final price of the security. These inputs include: 1) principal and interest payments, 2) coupon rate, 3) sector and issuer level spread over treasury, 4) underlying collateral, 5) credit ratings, 6) maturity, 7) embedded options, 8) recent new issuance, 9) comparative bond analysis, and 10) an illiquidity premium.
Equities
As of September 30, 2017, the Company held approximately $65.5 million of equity securities classified as Level 2 and Level 3. Of this total, $65.5 million represents Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock. The Company believes that the cost of the FHLB stock approximates fair value.
Other Long-Term Investments and Other Liabilities
Other long-term investments and other liabilities consist entirely of free-standing and embedded derivative financial instruments. Refer to Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information related to derivatives. Derivative financial instruments are valued using exchange prices, independent broker quotations, or pricing valuation models, which utilize market data inputs. Excluding embedded derivatives, as of September 30, 2017, 81.2% of derivatives based upon notional values were priced using exchange prices or independent broker quotations. The remaining derivatives were priced by pricing valuation models, which utilize observable market data inputs to the extent they are available. Inputs used to value derivatives include, but are not limited to, interest swap rates, credit spreads, interest rate and equity market volatility indices, equity index levels, and treasury rates. The Company performs monthly analysis on derivative valuations that includes both quantitative and qualitative analyses.
Derivative instruments classified as Level 1 generally include futures and options, which are traded on active exchange markets.
Derivative instruments classified as Level 2 primarily include swaps, options, and swaptions, which are traded over-the-counter. Level 2 also includes certain centrally cleared derivatives. These derivative valuations are determined using independent broker quotations, which are corroborated with observable market inputs.
Derivative instruments classified as Level 3 were embedded derivatives and include at least one significant non-observable input. A derivative instrument containing Level 1 and Level 2 inputs will be classified as a Level 3 financial instrument in its entirety if it has at least one significant Level 3 input.
The Company utilizes derivative instruments to manage the risk associated with certain assets and liabilities. However, the derivative instruments may not be classified within the same fair value hierarchy level as the associated assets and liabilities. Therefore, the changes in fair value on derivatives reported in Level 3 may not reflect the offsetting impact of the changes in fair value of the associated assets and liabilities.
The embedded derivatives are carried at fair value in “other long-term investments” and “other liabilities” on the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheet. The changes in fair value are recorded in earnings as “Realized investment gains (losses)-Derivative financial instruments”. Refer to Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments for more information related to each embedded derivatives gains and losses.
The fair value of the GLWB embedded derivative is derived through the income method of valuation using a valuation model that projects future cash flows using multiple risk neutral stochastic equity scenarios along with policyholder behavior assumptions. The risk neutral scenarios are generated using the current swap curve and projected equity volatilities and correlations. The projected equity volatilities are based on a blend of historical volatility and near- term equity market implied volatilities. The equity correlations are based on historical price observations. For policyholder behavior assumptions, expected lapse and utilization assumptions are used and updated for actual experience, as necessary. The Company assumes age-based mortality from the Ruark 2015 ALB table with attained age factors varying from 91.1% - 106.6%. The present value of the cash flows is determined using the discount rate curve, which is based upon LIBOR plus a credit spread (to represent the Company’s non-performance risk). As a result of using significant unobservable inputs, the GLWB embedded derivative is categorized as Level 3. Policyholder assumptions are reviewed on an annual basis.

The balance of the FIA embedded derivative is impacted by policyholder cash flows associated with the FIA product that are allocated to the embedded derivative in addition to changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative during the reporting period. The fair value of the FIA embedded derivative is derived through the income method of valuation using a valuation model that projects future cash flows using current index values and volatility, the hedge budget used to price the product, and policyholder assumptions (both elective and non-elective). For policyholder behavior assumptions, expected lapse and withdrawal assumptions are used and updated for actual experience, as necessary. The Company assumes age-based mortality from the 1994 Variable Annuity MGDB mortality table modified with company experience, with attained age factors varying from 46% - 113%. The present value of the cash flows is determined using the discount rate curve, which is based upon LIBOR plus a credit spread (to represent the Company’s non-performance risk). Policyholder assumptions are reviewed on an annual basis. As a result of using significant unobservable inputs, the FIA embedded derivative is categorized as Level 3.
The balance of the indexed universal life (“IUL”) embedded derivative is impacted by policyholder cash flows associated with the IUL product that are allocated to the embedded derivative in addition to changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative during the reporting period. The fair value of the IUL embedded derivative is derived through the income method of valuation using a valuation model that projects future cash flows using current index values and volatility, the hedge budget used to price the product, and policyholder assumptions (both elective and non-elective). For policyholder behavior assumptions, expected lapse and withdrawal assumptions are used and updated for actual experience, as necessary. The Company assumes age-based mortality from the SOA 2015 VBT Primary Tables modified with company experience, with attained age factors varying from 34% - 152%. The present value of the cash flows is determined using the discount rate curve, which is based uponLIBOR plus a credit spread (to represent the Company’s non-performance risk). Policyholder assumptions are reviewed on an annual basis. As a result of using significant unobservable inputs, the IUL embedded derivative is categorized as Level 3.
The Company has assumed and ceded certain blocks ofaccounting policies, under modified coinsurance agreements in which the investment results of the underlying portfolios inure directly to the reinsurers. As a result, these agreements contain embedded derivatives that are reported at fair value. Changes in their fair value are reported in earnings. The investments supporting these agreements are designated as “trading securities”; therefore changes in their fair value are also reported in earnings. As of September 30, 2017, the fair value of the embedded derivative is based upon the relationship between the statutory policy liabilities (net of policy loans) of $2.4 billion and the statutory unrealized gain (loss) of the securities of $218.8 million. As a result, changes in the fair value of the embedded derivatives are largely offset by the changes in fair value of the related investments and each are reported in earnings. The fair value of the embedded derivative is considered a Level 3 valuation due to the unobservable nature of the policy liabilities.
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have entered into interest support, yearly renewable term (“YRT”) premium support, and portfolio maintenance agreements with PLC. These agreements meet the definition of a derivative and are accounted for at fair value and are considered Level 3 valuations. The fair value of these derivatives as of September 30, 2017 was $83.5 million and is included in Other long-term investments. For information regarding realized gains on these derivatives please refer to Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments.
The Interest Support Agreement provides that PLC will make payments to Golden Gate II if actual investment income on certain of Golden Gate II’s asset portfolios falls below a calculated investment income amount as defined5 in the Interest Support Agreement. The calculated investment income amount is a level of investment income deemed to be sufficient to support certain of Golden Gate II’s obligations under a reinsurance agreement withCompany’s Form 10-K for the Company, dated July 1, 2007. The derivative is valued using an internal valuation model that assumes a conservative projection of investment income under an adverse interest rate scenario and the probability that the expectation falls below the calculated investment income amount. This derivative had a fair value of $37.4 million as of September 30, 2017. As of September 30, 2017, no payments have been triggered under this agreement, however, certain interest support agreement obligations to Golden Gate II of approximately $2.8 million have been collateralized by PLC. Re-evaluation and, if necessary, adjustments of any support agreement collateralization amounts occur annually during the first quarter pursuant to the terms of the support agreement. As of September 30, 2017, no payments have been triggered under this agreement.year ended December 31, 2020.
The YRT premium support agreements provide that PLC will make payments to Golden Gate and Golden Gate II in the event that YRT premium rates increase. The derivatives are valued using an internal valuation model. The valuation model is a probability weighted discounted cash flow model. The value is primarily a function of the likelihood and severity of future YRT premium increases. The fair value of these derivatives as of September 30, 2017 was $41.8 million. As of September 30, 2017, no payments have been made under these agreements.
The portfolio maintenance agreements provide that PLC will make payments to Golden Gate, Golden Gate V, and WCL in the event of other-than-temporary impairments on investments that exceed defined thresholds. The derivatives are valued using an internal discounted cash flow model. The significant unobservable inputs are the projected probability and severity of credit losses used to project future cash flows on the investment portfolios. The fair value of the portfolio maintenance agreements as of September 30, 2017, was $4.4 million. As of September 30, 2017, no payments have been made under these agreements.
The Funds Withheld derivative results from a reinsurance agreement with Shades Creek where the economic performance of certain hedging instruments held by the Company is ceded to Shades Creek. The value of the Funds Withheld derivative is directly tied to the value of the hedging instruments held in the funds withheld account. The hedging instruments predominantly consist of derivative instruments the fair values of which are classified as a Level 2 measurement; as such, the fair value of the Funds Withheld derivative has been classified as a Level 2 measurement. The fair value of the Funds Withheld derivative as of September 30, 2017, was a liability of $50.5 million.

Annuity Account Balances
The Company records a certain legacy block of FIA reserves at fair value. Based on the characteristics of these reserves, the Company believes that the fund value approximates fair value. The fair value measurement of these reserves is considered a Level 3 valuation due to the unobservable nature of the fund values. The Level 3 fair value as of September 30, 2017 is $85.0 million.
Separate Accounts
Separate account assets are invested in open-ended mutual funds and are included in Level 1.
Valuation of Level 3 Financial Instruments
The following table presentstables present the valuation method for material AFS fixed maturity securities and embedded derivative financial instruments included in Level 3, as well as the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of those financial instruments:instruments as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

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 Fair Value
As of
September 30, 2017
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Unobservable
Input
 
Range
(Weighted Average)
 (Dollars In Thousands)      
Assets:       
Other asset-backed securities$553,005
 Liquidation Liquidation value $90 - $97 ($95.02)
   Discounted cash flow Liquidity premium 0.51% - 1.29% (0.96%)
     Paydown rate 10.75% - 12.75% (11.34%)
Corporate securities615,576
 Discounted cash flow Spread over treasury 0.35% - 4.35% (1.57%)
Liabilities:(1)
 
      
Embedded derivatives - GLWB(2)
$20,336
 Actuarial cash flow model Mortality 91.1% to 106.6% of
Ruark 2015 ALB Table
  
   Lapse 0.3% - 15%, depending on
product/duration/funded status of guarantee
  
   Utilization 99%. 10% of policies have a one-time over-utilization of 400%
  
   Nonperformance risk 0.12% - 0.86%
Embedded derivative - FIA197,378
 Actuarial cash flow model Expenses $146 per policy
     Asset Earned Rate 4.08% - 4.66%
  
   Withdrawal rate 1.5% prior to age 70, 100% of the RMD for ages 70+
  
   Mortality 1994 MGDB table with company experience
  
   Lapse 1.0% - 30.0%, depending on duration/surrender charge period
  
   Nonperformance risk 0.12% - 0.86%
Embedded derivative - IUL69,081
 Actuarial cash flow model Mortality 34% - 152% of 2015
       VBT Primary Tables
  
   Lapse 0.5% - 10%, depending on
       duration/distribution channel
       and smoking class
  
   Nonperformance risk 0.12% - 0.86%
        
(1) Excludes modified coinsurance arrangements.
(2) The fair value for the GLWB embedded derivative is presented as a net liability.
March 31, 2021
Fair Value
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Weighted Average)
(Dollars In Millions)
Assets:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities$32 Discounted cash flowSpread over treasury1.87% - 2.10% (2.02%)
Other asset-backed securities440 LiquidationLiquidation value$96.50 - $98.38 ($97.17)
Discounted cash flowLiquidity premium0.64% - 2.29% (1.66%)
Paydown rate8.88% - 12.47% (11.40%)
Corporate securities1,406 Discounted cash flowSpread over treasury0.00% - 4.50% (1.79%)
Liabilities:(1)
Embedded derivatives - GLWB(2)
$418 Actuarial cash flow modelMortality
88% to 100% of
Ruark 2015 ALB Table

LapsePL-RBA Predictive Model
UtilizationPL-RBA Predictive Model
Nonperformance risk0.20% - 0.85%
Embedded derivative - FIA583 Actuarial cash flow modelExpenses$207 per policy
Withdrawal rate0.4% - 2.4% prior to age 70, 100% of the RMD for ages 70+ or WB withdrawal rate. Assume underutilized RMD for non-WB policies ages 70-81.
Mortality88% to 100% of Ruark 2015 ALB table
Lapse0.2% - 50.0%, depending on duration/surrender charge period
Dynamically adjusted for WB moneyness and projected market rates vs credited rates
Nonperformance risk0.20% - 0.85%
Embedded derivative - IUL179 Actuarial cash flow modelMortality36% - 161% of 2015
VBT Primary Tables
94% - 248% of duration 8 point in scale 2015 VBT Primary Tables, depending on type of business
Lapse0.375% - 10%, depending on
duration/distribution channel
and smoking class
Nonperformance risk0.20% - 0.85%
(1) Excludes modified coinsurance arrangements.
(2) Fair value is presented as a net liability.
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December 31, 2020Fair ValueValuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Weighted Average)
(Dollars In Millions)
Assets:
Commercial mortgage-backed securities$32 Discounted cash flowSpread over treasury2.78% - 2.92% (2.87%)
Other asset-backed securities435 LiquidationLiquidation value$95 - $97 ($96.19)
Discounted cash flowLiquidity premium0.54% - 2.3% (1.63%)
Paydown Rate8.79% - 12.49% (11.39%)
Corporate securities1,432 Discounted cash flowSpread over treasury0.00% - 4.75% (1.89%)
Liabilities:(1)
Embedded derivatives - GLWB(2)
$822 Actuarial cash flow modelMortality
88% to 100% of
Ruark 2015 ALB Table
LapsePL-RBA Predictive Model
UtilizationPL-RBA Predictive Model
Nonperformance risk0.19% - 0.81%
Embedded derivative - FIA573 Actuarial cash flow modelExpenses$207 per policy
Withdrawal rate
0.4% - 2.4% prior to age 70 RMD for
ages 70+
or WB withdrawal rate
Assume underutilized RMD
for non-WB policies age 72-88
Mortality88% to 100% or Ruark 2015 ALB table
Lapse0.2% - 50.0%, depending on duration/surrender charge period
Nonperformance risk0.19% - 0.81%
Embedded derivative - IUL201 Actuarial cash flow modelMortality
36% - 161% of 2015
VBT Primary Tables
94% - 248% of duration
8 point in scale 2015
VBT Primary Tables,
depending on type of business
Lapse0.375% - 10%, depending on duration/distribution channel and smoking class
Nonperformance risk0.19% - 0.81%
(1) Excludes modified coinsurance arrangements.
(2) Fair value is presented as a net liability.
The chartcharts above excludesexclude Level 3 financial instruments that are valued using broker quotes and for which book value approximates fair value.
The Company has considered all reasonably available quantitative Unobservable inputs aswere weighted by the relative fair value of September 30, 2017, but the valuation techniques and inputs used by some brokers in pricing certain financial instruments, are not shared with the Company. This resulted in $50.2 million of financial instruments being classified as Level 3 as of September 30, 2017. Of the $50.2 million, $35.6 million areexcept for other asset-backed securities and $14.5 million are corporate securities, and $0.5 millionare equity securities.

In certain cases the Company has determined that book value materially approximates fair value. As of September 30, 2017, the Company held $65.5 million of financial instruments where book value approximates fair value which were predominantly FHLB stock.
The following table presentsweighted by the valuation method for material financial instruments included in Level 3, as well as the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of those financial instruments:
 Fair Value
As of
December 31, 2016
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Unobservable
Input
 
Range
(Weighted Average)
 (Dollars In Thousands)      
Assets:       
Other asset-backed securities$553,308
 Liquidation Liquidation value $88 - $97.25 ($95.04)
Corporate securities638,279
 Discounted cash flow Spread over treasury 0.31% - 4.50% (2.04%)
Liabilities:(1)
       
Embedded derivatives - GLWB(2)
$7,031
 Actuarial cash flow model Mortality 91.1% to 106.6% of
Ruark 2015 ALB Table
     Lapse 0.3% - 15%, depending on product/duration/funded status of guarantee
     Utilization 99%. 10% of policies have a one-time over-utilization of 400%
     Nonperformance risk 0.18% - 1.09%
Embedded derivative - FIA147,368
 Actuarial cash flow model Expenses $126 per policy
     Asset Earned Rate 4.08% - 4.66%
  
   Withdrawal rate 1% prior to age 70, 100% of the RMD for ages 70+
  
   Mortality 1994 MGDB table with company experience
  
   Lapse 2.0% - 40.0%, depending on duration/surrender charge period
  
   Nonperformance risk 0.18% - 1.09%
Embedded derivative - IUL46,051
 Actuarial cash flow model Mortality 38% - 153% of 2015
VBT Primary Tables
     Lapse 0.5% - 10.0%, depending on duration/distribution channel and smoking class
     Nonperformance risk 0.18% - 1.09%
        
(1) Excludes modified coinsurance arrangements.
(2) The fair value for the GLWB embedded derivative is presented as a net liability.
The chart above excludes Level 3 financial instruments that are valued using broker quotes and for which book value approximates fair value.relative par amounts.
The Company has considered all reasonably available quantitative inputs as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016,2020, but the valuation techniques and inputs used by some brokers in pricing certain financial instruments are not shared with the Company. This resulted in $125.2$125 million and $116 million of financial instruments being classified as Level 3 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016. Of the $125.22020, of which $109 million $93.9and $88 million arewere other asset backedasset-backed securities, $10 million and $17 million were corporate securities and $31.3$6 million are corporate securities.and $11 million were equity securities, respectively.
In certain cases the Company has determined that book value materially approximates fair value. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016,2020, the Company held $65.7$117 million and $90 million of financial instruments, respectively, where book value approximates fair value which arewas predominantly FHLB stock.
The asset-backed securities classified as Level 3 are predominantly ARS. A change in the paydown rate (the projected annual rate of principal reduction) of the ARS can significantly impact the fair value of these securities. A decrease in the paydown rate would increase the projected weighted average life of the ARS and increase the sensitivity of the ARS’ fair value to changes in interest rates. An increase in the liquidity premium would result in a decrease in the fair value of the securities, while a decrease in the liquidity premium would increase the fair value of these securities.
The fair value of corporate bonds classified as Level 3 is sensitive to changes in the interest rate spread over the corresponding U.S. Treasury rate. This spread represents a risk premium that is impacted by company specific and market factors. An increase in the spread can be caused by a perceived increase in credit risk of a specific issuer and/or an increase in the overall market risk premium associated with similar securities. The fair values of corporate bonds are sensitive to changes in spread. When holding the treasury rate constant, the fair value of corporate bonds increases when spreads decrease and decreases when spreads increase.
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The fair value of the GLWB embedded derivative is sensitive to changes in the discount rate which includes the Company’s nonperformance risk, volatility, lapse, and mortality assumptions. The volatility assumption is an observable input as it is based on market inputs. The Company’s nonperformance risk, lapse, and mortality are unobservable. An increase in the unobservable assumptions would result in a decrease in the fair value of the liability and conversely, if there is a decrease in the assumptions the fair value would increase. The fair value is also dependent on the assumed policyholder utilization of the GLWB where an increase in assumed utilization would result in an increase in the fair value of the liability and conversely, if there is a decrease in the assumption, the fair value would decrease.
The fair value of the FIA account balance liability is predominantly impacted by observable inputs such as discount rates and equity returns. However, the fair value of the FIA embedded derivative is sensitive to non-performance risk, which is unobservable. The value of the liability increases with decreases in discount rate and non-performance risk and decreases with increases in the discount rate and non-performance risk. The value of the liability increases with increases in equity returns and the liability decreases with a decrease in equity returns.
The fair value of the FIA embedded derivative is predominantly impacted by observable inputs such as discount rates and equity returns. However, the fair value of the FIA embedded derivative is sensitive to non-performance risk, which is unobservable. The value of the liability increases with decreases in the discount rate and non-performance risk and decreases with increases in the discount rate and nonperformance risk. The value of the liability increases with increases in equity returns and the liability decreases with a decrease in equity returns.
The fair value of the IUL embedded derivative is predominantly impacted by observable inputs such as discount rates and equity returns. However, the fair value of the IUL embedded derivative is sensitive to non-performance risk, which is unobservable. The value of the liability increases with decreases in the discount rate and non-performance risk and decreases with increases in the discount rate and non-performance risk. The value of the liability increases with increases in equity returns and the liability decreases with a decrease in equity returns.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, for which the Company has used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Gains
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Losses
Total Gains (losses) included in Operations related to Instruments still held at
the 
Reporting
Date
Beginning
Balance
Included
in
Operations
Included
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Included
in
Operations
Included
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsTransfers
in/out of
Level 3
OtherEnding
Balance
 (Dollars In Millions)
Assets:             
Fixed maturity securities AFS             
Commercial mortgage-backed securities$32 $$$$$$$$$$$32 $
Other asset-backed securities435 440 
Corporate securities1,432 (46)10 (32)41 1,406 
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,899 (46)10 (32)41 1,878 
Fixed maturity securities - trading             
Other asset-backed securities71 (1)20 101 
Other government-related securities16 16 
Corporate securities18 (1)(1)(5)11 
Total fixed maturity securities - trading89 (2)(1)31 128 
Total fixed maturity securities1,988 (2)(46)19 (33)72 2,006 
Equity securities101 33 (6)(5)123 
Other long-term investments(1)
298 36 (45)289 (9)
Total investments2,387 38 (47)(46)52 (39)67 2,418 (8)
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$2,387 $38 $$(47)$(46)$52 $(39)$$$67 $$2,418 $(8)
Liabilities:             
Annuity account balances(2)
$67 $$$(1)$$$$$$$$66 $
Other liabilities(1)
$2,239 $571 $$(18)$$$$$$$1,686 553 
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$2,306 $571 $$(19)$$$$$$$$1,752 $553 
(1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
   
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Gains
 
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Losses
               Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at
the 
Reporting
Date
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Included
in
Earnings
 
Included
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Included
in
Earnings
 
Included
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Purchases Sales Issuances Settlements 
Transfers
in/out of
Level 3
 Other 
Ending
Balance
 
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Residential mortgage-backed securities$11,862
 $
 $83
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $(11,944) $(1) $
 $
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other asset-backed securities552,963
 
 1,682
 
 (2,285) 100
 (109) 
 
 
 798
 553,149
 
Corporate securities662,654
 
 8,301
 
 (2,222) 5,071
 (42,242) 
 
 (5,486) (1,523) 624,553
 
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,227,479
 
 10,066
 
 (4,507) 5,171
 (42,351) 
 
 (17,430) (726) 1,177,702
 
Fixed maturity securities - trading 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Other asset-backed securities54,923
 
 
 (353) 
 
 (19,188) 
 
 
 108
 35,490
 (209)
Corporate securities5,520
 27
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (23) 5,524
 27
Total fixed maturity securities - trading60,443
 27
 
 (353) 
 
 (19,188) 
 
 
 85
 41,014
 (182)
Total fixed maturity securities1,287,922
 27
 10,066
 (353) (4,507) 5,171
 (61,539) 
 
 (17,430) (641) 1,218,716
 (182)
Equity securities65,686
 
 
 
 
 
 (170) 
 
 
 
 65,516
 
Other long-term investments(1)
93,245
 56,491
 
 (2) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 149,734
 56,489
Total investments1,446,853
 56,518
 10,066
 (355) (4,507) 5,171
 (61,709) 
 
 (17,430) (641) 1,433,966
 56,307
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$1,446,853
 $56,518
 $10,066
 $(355) $(4,507) $5,171
 $(61,709) $
 $
 $(17,430) $(641) $1,433,966
 $56,307
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Annuity account balances(2)
$86,094
 $
 $
 $(977) $
 $
 $
 $9
 $2,052
 
 $
 $85,028
 $
Other liabilities(1)
532,763
 6,702
 
 (35,235) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 561,296
 (28,533)
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$618,857
 $6,702
 $
 $(36,212) $
 $
 $
 $9
 $2,052
 $
 $
 $646,324
 $(28,533)
                          
(1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
For the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, there were no$79 million of securities transferred into Level 3.
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, $17.4 million of securities were transferred into3 from Level 2. This amount was transferred from Level 3. These transfers resulted from securities that were priced by independent pricing services or brokers in previous periods but were priced internally using significant unobservable inputs where market observable inputs were not available in previous periods but were priced by independent pricing services or brokers as of September 30, 2017.
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, there were no securities transferred from Level 2 to Level 1.March 31, 2021.
For the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, there were no securities transferred from Level 1.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, for which the Company has used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
   
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Gains
 
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Losses
               Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at
the 
Reporting
Date
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Included
in
Earnings
 
Included
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Included
in
Earnings
 
Included
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Purchases Sales Issuances Settlements 
Transfers
in/out of
Level 3
 Other 
Ending
Balance
 
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Residential mortgage-backed securities$3
 $
 $83
 $
 $
 $11,862
 $(3) $
 $
 $(11,944) $(1) $
 $
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other asset-backed securities562,604
 
 5,212
 
 (7,374) 100
 (2,135) 
 
 (6,643) 1,385
 553,149
 
Corporate securities664,046
 
 26,099
 
 (2,764) 85,822
 (135,192) 
 
 (10,353) (3,105) 624,553
 
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,226,653
 
 31,394
 
 (10,138) 97,784
 (137,330) 
 
 (28,940) (1,721) 1,177,702
 
Fixed maturity securities - trading 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Other asset-backed securities84,563
 3,679
 
 (1,154) 
 
 (52,516) 
 
 
 918
 35,490
 3,397
Corporate securities5,492
 101
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (69) 5,524
 101
Total fixed maturity securities - trading90,055
 3,780
 
 (1,154) 
 
 (52,516) 
 
 
 849
 41,014
 3,498
Total fixed maturity securities1,316,708
 3,780
 31,394
 (1,154) (10,138) 97,784
 (189,846) 
 
 (28,940) (872) 1,218,716
 3,498
Equity securities65,786
 1
 
 
 
 
 (274) 
 
 3
 
 65,516
 2
Other long-term investments(1)
115,516
 62,467
 
 (28,249) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 149,734
 34,218
Total investments1,498,010
 66,248
 31,394
 (29,403) (10,138) 97,784
 (190,120) 
 
 (28,937) (872) 1,433,966
 37,718
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$1,498,010
 $66,248
 $31,394
 $(29,403) $(10,138) $97,784
 $(190,120) $
 $
 $(28,937) $(872) $1,433,966
 $37,718
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Annuity account balances(2)
$87,616
 $
 $
 $(2,973) $
 $
 $
 $402
 $5,963
 
 $
 $85,028
 $
Other liabilities(1)
405,803
 21,982
 
 (177,475) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 561,296
 (155,493)
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$493,419
 $21,982
 $
 $(180,448) $
 $
 $
 $402
 $5,963
 $
 $
 $646,324
 $(155,493)
                          
(1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, there were an immaterial amount$12 million of securities transferred into Level 3.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, $28.9 million of securities were transferred into Level 2. This amount was transferred2 from Level 3. These transfers resulted from securities that were priced internally using significant unobservable inputs where market observable inputs were not available in the previous periods, but were priced by independent pricing services or brokers as of September 30, 2017.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, there were no securities transferred from Level 2 to Level 1.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, there were no securities transferred from Level 1.
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The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2020, for which the Company has used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Gains
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Losses
Total Gains (losses) included in Operations related to Instruments still held at
the 
Reporting
Date
Beginning
Balance
Included
 in
Operations
Included 
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Included 
in
Operations
Included 
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsTransfers
in/out of
Level 3
OtherEnding
Balance
 (Dollars In Millions)
Assets:             
Fixed maturity securities AFS             
Commercial mortgage-backed securities$10 $$$$(1)$$$$$$$10 $
Other asset-backed securities421 (7)22 436 
Corporate securities1,374 (76)24 (50)(1)1,280 
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,805 (84)24 (50)29 (1)1,726 
Fixed maturity securities - trading             
Other asset-backed securities65 (2)65 (2)
Corporate securities11 13 
Total fixed maturity securities - trading76 (2)78 (2)
Total fixed maturity securities1,881 (2)(84)28 (50)29 (1)1,804 (2)
Equity securities73 73 
Other long-term investments(1)
210 14 (57)(4)163 (48)
Total investments2,164 14 (59)(84)28 (50)(4)29 (1)2,040 (50)
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$2,164 $14 $$(59)$(84)$28 $(50)$$(4)$29 $(1)$2,040 $(50)
Liabilities:             
Annuity account balances(2)
$70 $$$(1)$$$$$$$$69 $
Other liabilities(1)
1,018 189 (433)1,262 (244)
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$1,088 $189 $$(434)$$$$$$$$1,331 $(244)
(1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
   
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Gains
 
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Losses
               Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at
the 
Reporting
Date
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Included
 in
Earnings
 
Included 
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Included 
in
Earnings
 
Included 
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Purchases Sales Issuances Settlements 
Transfers
in/out of
Level 3
 Other 
Ending
Balance
 
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Residential mortgage-backed securities$3
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $3
 $
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
 6
 
 
 23,559
 
 
 
 
 (6) 23,559
 
Other asset-backed securities533,141
 
 23,350
 
 (19) 
 (12) 
 
 
 (3,231) 553,229
 
Corporate securities783,143
 
 9,324
 
 (3,335) 28,327
 (26,001) 
 
 (36,237) (1,825) 753,396
 
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,316,287
 
 32,680
 
 (3,354) 51,886
 (26,013) 
 
 (36,237) (5,062) 1,330,187
 
Fixed maturity securities - trading 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Other asset-backed securities151,964
 3,260
 
 (71) 
 
 (9,366) 
 
 
 46
 145,833
 3,189
Corporate securities16,587
 381
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (11,243) (26) 5,699
 42
Total fixed maturity securities - trading168,551
 3,641
 
 (71) 
 
 (9,366) 
 
 (11,243) 20
 151,532
 3,231
Total fixed maturity securities1,484,838
 3,641
 32,680
 (71) (3,354) 51,886
 (35,379) 
 
 (47,480) (5,042) 1,481,719
 3,231
Equity securities66,526
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 66,526
 
Other long-term investments(1)
62,920
 25,674
 
 (1,445) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 87,149
 24,229
Total investments1,614,284
 29,315
 32,680
 (1,516) (3,354) 51,886
 (35,379) 
 
 (47,480) (5,042) 1,635,394
 27,460
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$1,614,284
 $29,315
 $32,680
 $(1,516) $(3,354) $51,886
 $(35,379) $
 $
 $(47,480) $(5,042) $1,635,394
 $27,460
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Annuity account balances(2)
$88,820
 $
 $
 $(735) $
 $
 $
 $279
 $2,226
 $
 $1,249
 $88,857
 $
Other liabilities(1)
581,046
 22,275
 
 (46,056) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 604,827
 (23,781)
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$669,866
 $22,275
 $
 $(46,791) $
 $
 $
 $279
 $2,226
 $
 $1,249
 $693,684
 $(23,781)
                          
(1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
For the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2020, there were no securities transferred into Level 3.
For the three months ended September 30, 2016, there were $47.5$30 million of securities transferred into Level 2. This amount was transferred from Level 3. These transfers resulted from securities that were priced by independent pricing services or brokers in previous periods but were priced internally using significant unobservable inputs where market observable inputs were not available in previous periods but were priced by independent pricing services or brokers as of September 30, 2016.March 31, 2020.
For the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2020, there were no securities transferred from Level 2 to Level 1.
For the three months ended September 30, 2016, there were no securities transferred from Level 1.






The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, for which the Company has used significant unobservable inputs (Level3):
   
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Gains
 
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Losses
               Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at
the 
Reporting
Date
 
Beginning
Balance
 
Included
 in
Earnings
 
Included 
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Included 
in
Earnings
 
Included 
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Purchases Sales Issuances Settlements 
Transfers
in/out of
Level 3
 Other 
Ending
Balance
 
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Residential mortgage-backed securities$3
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $3
 $
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
 6
 
 
 23,559
 
 
 
 
 (6) 23,559
 
Other asset-backed securities587,031
 6,859
 24,119
 
 (21,426) 9,597
 (58,461) 
 
 7,457
 (1,947) 553,229
 
Corporate securities902,119
 925
 40,435
 (4,135) (10,316) 53,885
 (107,866) 
 
 (114,189) (7,462) 753,396
 
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,489,153
 7,784
 64,560
 (4,135) (31,742) 87,041
 (166,327) 
 
 (106,732) (9,415) 1,330,187
 
Fixed maturity securities - trading 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Other asset-backed securities152,912
 5,310
 
 (1,013) 
 
 (11,578) 
 
 172
 30
 145,833
 4,294
Corporate securities18,225
 713
 
 (259) 
 10,908
 (4,071) 
 
 (19,722) (95) 5,699
 283
Total fixed maturity securities - trading171,137
 6,023
 
 (1,272) 
 10,908
 (15,649) 
 
 (19,550) (65) 151,532
 4,577
Total fixed maturity securities1,660,290
 13,807
 64,560
 (5,407) (31,742) 97,949
 (181,976) 
 
 (126,282) (9,480) 1,481,719
 4,577
Equity securities66,504
 
 
 
 
 22
 
 
 
 
 
 66,526
 
Other long-term investments(1)
68,384
 46,166
 
 (28,830) 
 1,429
 
 
 
 
 
 87,149
 17,336
Total investments1,795,178
 59,973
 64,560
 (34,237) (31,742) 99,400
 (181,976) 
 
 (126,282) (9,480) 1,635,394
 21,913
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$1,795,178
 $59,973
 $64,560
 $(34,237) $(31,742) $99,400
 $(181,976) $
 $
 $(126,282) $(9,480) $1,635,394
 $21,913
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Annuity account balances(2)
$92,512
 $
 $
 $(1,831) $
 $
 $
 $529
 $7,264
 $
 $1,249
 $88,857
 $
Other liabilities(1)
375,848
 37,860
 
 (266,839) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 604,827
 (228,979)
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$468,360
 $37,860
 $
 $(268,670) $
 $
 $
 $529
 $7,264
 $
 $1,249
 $693,684
 $(228,979)
                          
(1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, there were $71.3 million of0 securities transferred into Level 3.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, $197.6 million of securities were transferred into Level 2. This amount was transferred2 from Level 3. These transfers resulted from securities that were priced internally using significant unobservable inputs where market observable inputs were not available in previous periods but were priced by independent pricing services or brokers as of September 30, 2016.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, $12.2 million of securities were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, $0.1 million of securities were transferred from Level 1.
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses) on Level 3 assets and liabilities are primarily reported in either realized investment gains (losses) within the consolidated condensed statements of income (loss) or other comprehensive income (loss) within shareowner’s equity based on the appropriate accounting treatment for the item.
Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements, net, represent the activity that occurred during the period that results in a change of the asset or liability but does not represent changes in fair value for the instruments held at the beginning of the period. Such activity primarily relates to purchases and sales of fixed maturity securities and issuances and settlements of fixed indexed annuities.
The Company reviews the fair value hierarchy classifications each reporting period. Changes in the observability of the valuation attributes may result in a reclassification of certain financial assets or liabilities. Such reclassifications are reported as transfers in and out of Level 3 at the beginning fair value for the reporting period in which the changes occur. The asset transfers

in the table(s) above primarily related to positions moved from Level 3 to Level 2 as the Company determined that certain inputs were observable.
The amount of total gains (losses) for assets and liabilities still held as of the reporting date primarily represents changes in fair value of trading securities and certain derivatives that exist as of the reporting date and the change in fair value of fixed indexed annuities.
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Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of the periods shown below are as follows:
As of
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Fair Value
Level
Carrying
Amounts
Fair ValuesCarrying
Amounts
Fair Values
  (Dollars In Millions)
Assets:     
Commercial mortgage loans(1)
3$10,137 $10,862 $10,006 $10,788 
Policy loans31,576 1,576 1,593 1,593 
  Other long-term investments(2)
21,190 1,251 1,186 1,283 
Liabilities:     
Stable value product account balances3$6,655 $6,762 $6,056 $6,231 
Future policy benefits and claims(3)
31,545 1,567 1,580 1,603 
Other policyholders’ funds(4)
3105 112 102 108 
Debt:(5)
     
Subordinated funding obligations3$110 $112 $110 $121 
Except as noted below, fair values were estimated using quoted market prices.
(1) The carrying amount is net of allowance for credit losses.
(2) Other long-term investments represents a Modco receivable, which is related to invested assets such as fixed income and structured securities, which are legally owned by the ceding company. The fair value is determined in a manner consistent with other similar invested assets held by the Company.
(3) Single premium immediate annuity without life contingencies.
(4) Supplementary contracts without life contingencies.
(5) Excludes immaterial capital lease obligations.
   As of
   September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 
Fair Value
Level
 
Carrying
Amounts
 Fair Values 
Carrying
Amounts
 Fair Values
   (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets:   
  
  
  
Mortgage loans on real estate3 $6,528,890
 $6,486,449
 $6,132,125
 $5,930,992
Policy loans3 1,625,960
 1,625,960
 1,650,240
 1,650,240
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity(1)
3 2,730,995
 2,796,603
 2,770,177
 2,733,340
Liabilities:   
  
  
  
Stable value product account balances3 $4,793,890
 $4,816,919
 $3,501,636
 $3,488,877
Future policy benefits and claims(2)
3 222,079
 222,079
 221,634
 221,658
Other policyholders' funds(3)
3 132,565
 133,347
 135,367
 136,127
          
Debt:(4)
   
  
  
  
Non-recourse funding obligations(5)
3 $2,938,005
 $3,000,293
 $2,973,829
 $2,939,387
          
Except as noted below, fair values were estimated using quoted market prices.
(1) Securities purchased from unconsolidated affiliates, Red Mountain LLC and Steel City LLC.
(2) Single premium immediate annuity without life contingencies.
(3) Supplementary contracts without life contingencies.
(4) Excludes capital lease obligations of $1.5 million.
(5) As of September 30, 2017, $2.7 billion in carrying amount and fair value related to non-recourse funding obligations issued by Golden Gate and Golden Gate V. As of December 31, 2016, $2.7 billion in carrying amount and fair value related to non-recourse funding obligations issued by Golden Gate and Golden Gate V.
Fair Value Measurements
Mortgage loans on real estate
The Company estimates the fair value of mortgage loans using an internally developed model. This model includes inputs derived by the Company based on assumed discount rates relative to the Company’s current mortgage loan lending rate and an expected cash flow analysis based on a review of the mortgage loan terms. The model also contains the Company’s determined representative risk adjustment assumptions related to credit and liquidity risks.
Policy loans
The Company believes the fair value of policy loans approximates book value. Policy loans are funds provided to policy holders in return for a claim on the policy. The funds provided are limited to the cash surrender value of the underlying policy. The nature of policy loans is to have a negligible default risk as the loans are fully collateralized by the value of the policy. Policy loans do not have a stated maturity and the balances and accrued interest are repaid either by the policyholder or with proceeds from the policy. Due to the collateralized nature of policy loans and unpredictable timing of repayments, the Company believes the fair value of policy loans approximates carrying value.
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity
The Company estimates the fair value of its fixed maturity, held-to-maturity securities using internal discounted cash flow models. The discount rates used in the model are based on a current market yield for similar financial instruments.

Stable value product and other investment contract balances
The Company estimates the fair value of stable value product account balances and other investment contract balances (included in Future policy benefits and claims as well as Other policyholder funds line items on our balance sheet) using models based on discounted expected cash flows. The discount rates used in the models are based on a current market rate for similar financial instruments.
Non-recourse funding obligations
The Company estimates the fair value of its non-recourse funding obligations using internal discounted cash flow models. The discount rates used in the model are based on a current market yield for similar financial instruments.
6.5.DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Types of Derivative Instruments and Derivative Strategies
The Company utilizes a risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative financial instruments to reduce exposure to certain risks, including but not limited to, interest rate risk, currency exchange risk, volatility risk, and equity market risk. These strategies are developed through the Company’s analysis of data from financial simulation models and other internal and industry sources, and are then incorporated into the Company’s risk management program.
Derivative instruments expose the Company to credit and market risk and could result in material changes from period to period. The Company attempts to minimize its credit risk by entering into transactions with highly rated counterparties. The Company manages the market risk by establishing and monitoring limits as to the types and degrees of risk that may be undertaken. The Company monitors its use of derivatives in connection with its overall asset/liability management programs and risk management strategies. In addition, all derivative programs are monitored by our risk management department.
Derivatives Related to Interest Rate Risk Management
Derivative instruments that are used as partFor a full description of the Company’s interest rate risk management strategy include interest rate swaps, interest rate futures, interest rate caps,derivatives instruments and interest rate swaptions.
Derivatives Relatedaccounting policies, refer to Foreign Currency Exchange Risk Management
Derivative instruments that are used as part of the Company's foreign currency exchange risk management strategy include foreign currency swaps, foreign currency futures, foreign equity futures, and foreign equity options.
Derivatives Related to Risk Mitigation of Certain Annuity Contracts
The Company may use the following types of derivative contracts to mitigate its exposure to certain guaranteed benefits related to VA contracts and fixed indexed annuities:
Foreign Currency Futures
Variance Swaps
Interest Rate Futures
Equity Options
Equity Futures
Credit Derivatives
Interest Rate Swaps
Interest Rate Swaptions
Volatility Futures
Volatility Options
Funds Withheld Agreement
Total Return Swaps
Other Derivatives
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have derivatives with PLC. These derivatives consist of an interest support agreement, YRT premium support agreements, and portfolio maintenance agreements with PLC.
The Company has a funds withheld account that consists of various derivative instruments held by us that is used to hedge the GLWB and GMDB riders. The economic performance of derivativesNote 6 in the funds withheld account is ceded to Shades Creek. The funds withheld account is accountedCompany’s Form 10-K for as a derivative financial instrument.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments
The Company records its derivative financial instruments in the consolidated balance sheet in “other long-term investments” and “other liabilities” in accordance with GAAP, which requires that all derivative instruments be recognized in the balance sheet at fair value. The change in the fair value of derivative financial instruments is reported either in the statement of income or in other comprehensive income (loss), depending upon whether it qualified for and also has been properly identified as being part of a hedging relationship, and also on the type of hedging relationship that exists.

For a derivative financial instrument to be accounted for as an accounting hedge, it must be identified and documented as such on the date of designation. For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of their realized gain or loss is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged item impacts earnings. Any remaining gain or loss, the ineffective portion, is recognized in current earnings. For fair value hedge derivatives, their gain or loss as well as the offsetting loss or gain attributable to the hedged risk of the hedged item is recognized in current earnings. Effectiveness of the Company’s hedge relationships is assessed on a quarterly basis.
The Company reports changes in fair values of derivatives that are not part of a qualifying hedge relationship through earnings in the period of change. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are recognized in current earnings are reported in “Realized investment gains (losses)-Derivative financial instruments.”year ended December 31, 2020.
Derivative Instruments Designated and Qualifying as Hedging Instruments
Cash-Flow Hedges
To hedge a fixed rate note denominated in a foreign currency, the Company entered into a fixed-to-fixed foreign currency swap in order to hedge the foreign currency exchange risk associated with the note. The cash flows received on the swap are identical to the cash flowflows paid on the note.
To hedge a floating rate note, the Company entered into an interest rate swap to exchange the floating rate on the note for a fixed rate in order to hedge the interest rate risk associated with the note. The cash flows received on the swap are identical to the cash flow variability paid on the note.
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Derivative Instruments Not Designated and Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments
The Company uses various other derivative instruments for risk management purposes that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in earnings realized gains (losses) during the period of change.
Derivatives Related to Variable Annuity Contracts
The Company uses equity futures, equity options, total return swaps, interest rate futures, interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, currency futures, volatility futures, volatility options, and variance swaps to mitigate the risk related to certain guaranteed minimum benefits, including GLWB, within its VA products. In general, the cost of such benefits varies with the level of equity and interest rate markets, foreign currency levels, and overall volatility.
The Company markets certain VA products with a GLWB rider. The GLWB component is considered an embedded derivative, not considered to be clearly and closely related to the host contract.
The Company has a funds withheld account that consists of various derivative instruments held by the Company that are used to hedge the GLWB and GMDB riders. The economic performance of derivatives in the funds withheld account is ceded to Shades Creek. The funds withheld account is accounted for as a derivative financial instrument.
Derivatives Related to Fixed Annuity Contracts
The Company uses equity futures and options to mitigate the risk within its fixed indexed annuity products. In general, the cost of such benefits varies with the level of equity markets and overall volatility.
The Company markets certain fixed indexed annuity products. The FIA component is considered an embedded derivative as it is, not considered to be clearly and closely related to the host contract.
Derivatives Related to Indexed Universal Life Contracts
The Company uses equity, futures, and options to mitigate the risk within its indexed universal life products. In general, the cost of such benefits varies with the level of equity markets.
The Company markets certain IUL products. The IUL component is considered an embedded derivative as it is, not considered to be clearly and closely related to the host contract.
Other Derivatives
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have an interest support agreement, two YRT premium support agreements, and three portfolio maintenance agreements with PLC. The Company entered into three separate portfolio maintenance agreements, two in October 2012 and one in January 2016.
The Company uses various swaps and other types of derivatives to manage risk related to other exposures.
The Company is involved in various modified coinsurance and funds withheld arrangements which contain embedded derivatives. Changes in their fair value are recorded in current period earnings. The investment portfolios that support the related modified coinsurance reserves and funds withheld arrangements had fair value changes which substantially offset the gains or losses on these embedded derivatives.

The following table sets forth realized investments gains and losses(losses) - derivatives for the periods shown:
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivative financial instruments
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Derivatives related to VA contracts: 
Interest rate futures$$
Equity futures(8)31 
Currency futures12 
Equity options(46)280 
Interest rate swaps(297)409 
Total return swaps(69)140 
Embedded derivative - GLWB405 (935)
Total derivatives related to VA contracts(62)
Derivatives related to FIA contracts: 
Embedded derivative39 
Funds withheld derivative(3)
Equity futures(8)
Equity options23 (60)
Other derivatives(1)
Total derivatives related to FIA contracts23 (29)
Derivatives related to IUL contracts: 
Embedded derivative21 
Equity futures(2)
Equity options(14)
Total derivatives related to IUL contracts24 (16)
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties127 75 
Derivatives with PLC(1)
(2)
Other derivatives
Total realized gains (losses) - derivatives$181 $(25)
(1) The Company and certain of its subsidiaries had an interest support agreement, YRT premium support agreements, and portfolio maintenance agreements with PLC through October 1, 2020. These agreements were terminated and a new portfolio maintenance agreement was entered into with PLC on that date.

 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Derivatives related to VA contracts: 
      
Interest rate futures - VA$549
 $(7,002) $16,746
 $62,065
Equity futures - VA(25,959) (41,836) (75,389) (66,392)
Currency futures - VA(6,092) 934
 (22,366) 5,888
Equity options - VA(23,307) (36,482) (76,376) (23,410)
Interest rate swaptions - VA(292) (229) (2,423) (3,212)
Interest rate swaps - VA5,342
 14,737
 31,331
 221,884
Total return swaps - VA(8,057) 
 (9,675) 
Embedded derivative - GLWB485
 24,150
 (13,306) (108,545)
Funds withheld derivative35,821
 53,834
 103,746
 63,886
Total derivatives related to VA contracts(21,510) 8,106
 (47,712) 152,164
Derivatives related to FIA contracts: 
   

  
Embedded derivative - FIA(18,606) (14,486) (40,351) (15,938)
Equity futures - FIA66
 2,236
 161
 4,269
Volatility futures - FIA
 
 
 
Equity options - FIA11,242
 6,583
 29,511
 1,756
Total derivatives related to FIA contracts(7,298) (5,667) (10,679) (9,913)
Derivatives related to IUL contracts: 
   

  
Embedded derivative - IUL(297) 7,136
 (10,958) 6,302
Equity futures - IUL58
 101
 (878) (71)
Equity options - IUL1,975
 1,607
 6,437
 1,821
Total derivatives related to IUL contracts1,736
 8,844
 (5,399) 8,052
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties(19,746) (24,187) (90,314) (105,362)
Derivatives with PLC(1)
52,077
 13,387
 34,671
 31,098
Other derivatives43
 49
 41
 (51)
Total realized gains (losses) - derivatives$5,302
 $532
 $(119,392) $75,988
        
(1) These derivatives include the Interest, YRT premium support, and portfolio maintenance agreements between certain of the Company’s subsidiaries and PLC.
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The following table presents the components of the gain or loss on derivatives that qualify as a cash flow hedging relationship. The Company did not have any derivatives that qualified as a cash flow hedging relationships for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016:

Gain (Loss) on Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship
Amount of Gains (Losses)
Deferred in
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
(Loss) on Derivatives
Amount and Location of
Gains (Losses)
Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
(Loss) into Income (Loss)
Amount and Location of
Gains (Losses) Recognized in
Income (Loss) on
Derivatives
 (Effective Portion)(Effective Portion)(Ineffective Portion)
Benefits and settlement
expenses
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives
 (Dollars In Millions)
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2021   
Foreign currency swaps$$$
Total$$$
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2020   
Foreign currency swaps$(5)$$
Interest rate swaps(1)(1)
Total$(6)$(1)$
 
Amount of Gains (Losses)
Deferred in
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
(Loss) on Derivatives
 
Amount and Location of
Gains (Losses)
Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
(Loss) into Income (Loss)
 
Amount and Location of
(Losses) Recognized in
Income (Loss) on
Derivatives
 (Effective Portion) (Effective Portion) (Ineffective Portion)
   
Benefits and settlement
expenses
 
Realized investment
gains (losses)
 (Dollars In Thousands)
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 
  
  
Foreign currency swaps$1,273
 $(38) $
Total$1,273
 $(38) $
      
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 
  
  
Foreign currency swaps$55
 $(396) $
Total$55
 $(396) $
      
Based on expected cash flows of the underlying hedged items, the Company expects to reclassify $0.5$1 million out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings realized gains (losses) during the next twelve months.



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The table below presents information about the nature and accounting treatment of the Company’s primary derivative financial instruments and the location in and effect on the consolidated condensed financial statements for the periods presented below:
As of
 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
 (Dollars In Millions)
Other long-term investments    
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Interest rate swaps$1,448 $104 $1,478 $185 
Total return swaps361 158 
Derivatives with PLC(1)
4,272 4,076 
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties1,478 68 1,249 101 
Embedded derivative - GLWB3,073 161 2,067 138 
Embedded derivative - FIA355 60 335 60 
Interest rate futures990 20 690 
Equity futures146 203 
Currency futures200 
Equity options7,887 1,198 7,208 1,142 
 $20,210 $1,624 $17,464 $1,636 
Other liabilities    
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency swaps$117 $$117 $10 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Interest rate swaps1,384 1,354 
Total return swaps926 13 1,003 15 
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties2,691 229 2,911 389 
Funds withheld derivative770 12 661 10 
Embedded derivative - GLWB6,744 579 7,749 960 
Embedded derivative - FIA4,084 643 3,889 633 
Embedded derivative - IUL379 179 357 201 
Interest rate futures383 15 415 
Equity futures106 190 
Currency futures264 
Equity options6,107 916 5,499 834 
Other338 56 304 55 
 $24,029 $2,651 $24,713 $3,119 
(1) The Company and certain of its subsidiaries had an interest support agreement, YRT premium support agreements, and portfolio maintenance agreements with PLC through October 1, 2020. These agreements were terminated and a new portfolio maintenance agreement was entered into with PLC on that date.

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 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Other long-term investments 
  
  
  
Cash flow hedges:       
Foreign currency swaps$117,178
 $10,125
 $117,178
 $132
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: 
  
  
  
Interest rate swaps1,365,000
 59,641
 1,135,000
 71,644
Total return swaps
 
 
 
Derivatives with PLC(1)
2,839,296
 83,549
 2,808,807
 48,878
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties64,444
 1,008
 64,123
 2,573
Embedded derivative - GLWB2,023,387
 65,176
 2,045,529
 64,064
Interest rate futures531,447
 2,267
 102,587
 894
Equity futures46,334
 333
 654,113
 5,805
Currency futures186,047
 4,010
 340,058
 7,883
Equity options4,846,984
 364,936
 3,944,444
 328,908
Interest rate swaptions225,000
 81
 225,000
 2,503
Other157
 191
 212
 149
 $12,245,274
 $591,317
 $11,437,051
 $533,433
Other liabilities 
  
  
  
Cash flow hedges:       
Foreign currency swaps$497,500
 $267
 $
 $
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: 
  
  
  
Interest rate swaps347,330
 3,151
 575,000
 10,208
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties2,408,832
 209,334
 2,450,692
 141,301
Funds withheld derivative1,762,013
 50,523
 1,557,237
 91,267
Embedded derivative - GLWB1,958,688
 85,502
 1,849,400
 71,082
Embedded derivative - FIA1,845,942
 197,378
 1,496,346
 147,368
Embedded derivative - IUL150,277
 69,081
 103,838
 46,051
Interest rate futures606,501
 6,401
 993,842
 6,611
Equity futures340,041
 14,854
 102,667
 2,907
Currency futures115,382
 1,958
 
 
Equity options3,055,206
 203,451
 2,590,160
 157,253
 $13,087,712
 $841,900
 $11,719,182
 $674,048
        
(1) These derivatives include the Interest, YRT premium support, and portfolio maintenance agreements between certain of the Company’s subsidiaries and PLC.



7.6.    OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Certain of the Company’s derivative instruments are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements that provide for the net settlement of all derivative contracts between the Company and a counterparty in the event of default or upon the occurrence of certain termination events. Collateral support agreements associated with each master netting arrangement provide that the Company will receive or pledge financial collateral in the event either minimum thresholds, or in certain cases ratings levels, have been reached. Additionally, certain of the Company’s repurchase agreements provide for net settlement on termination of the agreement. Refer to Note 10, Debt and Other Obligations for details of the Company’s repurchase agreement programs. 
Collateral received includes both cash and non-cash collateral. Cash collateral received by the Company is recorded on the consolidated condensed balance sheet as “cash”, with a corresponding amount recorded in “other liabilities” to represent the Company’s obligation to return the collateral. Non-cash collateral received by the Company is not recognized on the consolidated condensed balance sheet unless the Company exercises its right to sell or re-pledge the underlying asset. There was no fair value of non-cash collateral received as of March 31, 2021 or as of December 31, 2020.
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The tables below present the derivative instruments by assets and liabilities subject to master netting agreementsfor the Company as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021:
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Balance Sheets
Net Amounts
of Assets
Presented in
the
Balance Sheets
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the 
Balance Sheets
Financial
Instruments
Collateral
Received
Net Amount
 (Dollars In Millions)
Offsetting of Assets      
Derivatives:      
Free-Standing derivatives$1,335 $$1,335 $950 $316 $69 
Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement1,335 1,335 950 316 69 
Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement      
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties68 68 68 
Embedded derivative - GLWB161 161 161 
Embedded derivative - FIA60 60 60 
Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement289 289 289 
Total derivatives1,624 1,624 950 316 358 
Total Assets$1,624 $$1,624 $950 $316 $358 
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Balance Sheets
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
Presented in
the
Balance Sheets
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the 
Balance Sheets
Financial
Instruments
Collateral
Posted
Net Amount
 (Dollars In Millions)
Offsetting of Liabilities      
Derivatives:      
Free-Standing derivatives$953 $$953 $950 0$
Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement953 953 950 
Derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement      
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties229 229 229 
Funds withheld derivative12 12 12 
Embedded derivative - GLWB579 579 579 
Embedded derivative - FIA643 643 643 
Embedded derivative - IUL179 179 179 
Other56 56 56 
Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement1,698 1,698 1,698 
Total derivatives2,651 2,651 950 1,701 
Repurchase agreements(1)
854 854 854 
Total Liabilities$3,505 $$3,505 $950 $$2,555 
(1) Borrowings under repurchase agreements are for a term less than 90 days.
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Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net Amounts
of Assets
Presented in
the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Statement of
Financial Position
  
    
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Offsetting of Assets 
  
  
  
  
  
Derivatives: 
  
  
  
  
  
Free-Standing derivatives$441,393
 $
 $441,393
 $211,435
 $102,913
 $127,045
Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement441,393
 
 441,393
 211,435
 102,913
 127,045
Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 
  
  
  
  
  
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties1,008
 
 1,008
 
 
 1,008
Embedded derivative - GLWB65,176
 
 65,176
 
 
 65,176
Derivatives with PLC83,549
 
 83,549
 
 
 83,549
Other191
 
 191
 
 
 191
Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement149,924
 
 149,924
 
 
 149,924
Total derivatives591,317
 
 591,317
 211,435
 102,913
 276,969
Total Assets$591,317
 $
 $591,317
 $211,435
 $102,913
 $276,969


 
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
Presented in
the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Statement of
Financial Position
  
    
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Posted
 Net Amount
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Offsetting of Liabilities 
  
  
  
  
  
Derivatives: 
  
  
  
  
  
Free-Standing derivatives$230,082
 $
 $230,082
 $211,435
 $18,647
 $
Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement230,082
 
 230,082
 211,435
 18,647
 
Derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 
  
  
  
  
  
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties209,334
 
 209,334
 
 
 209,334
Funds withheld derivative50,523
 
 50,523
 
 
 50,523
Embedded derivative - GLWB85,502
 
 85,502
 
 
 85,502
Embedded derivative - FIA197,378
 
 197,378
 
 
 197,378
Embedded derivative - IUL69,081
 
 69,081
 
 
 69,081
Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement611,818
 
 611,818
 
 
 611,818
Total derivatives841,900
 
 841,900
 211,435
 18,647
 611,818
Repurchase agreements(1)
493,785
 
 493,785
 
 
 493,785
Total Liabilities$1,335,685
 $
 $1,335,685
 $211,435
 $18,647
 $1,105,603
            
(1) Borrowings under repurchase agreements are for a term less than 90 days.
The tables below present the derivative instruments by assets and liabilities for the Company as of December 31, 2016.2020.
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Balance Sheets
Net Amounts
of Assets
Presented in
the
Balance Sheets
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Balance Sheets
Financial
Instruments
Collateral
Received
Net Amount
 (Dollars In Millions)
Offsetting of Assets      
Derivatives:      
Free-Standing derivatives$1,337 $$1,337 $865 $290 $182 
Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement1,337 1,337 865 290 182 
Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement      
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties101 101 101 
Embedded derivative - GLWB138 138 138 
Embedded derivative - FIA60 60 60 
Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement299 299 299 
Total derivatives1,636 1,636 865 290 481 
Total Assets$1,636 $$1,636 $865 $290 $481 
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Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Balance Sheets
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
Presented in
the
Balance Sheets
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the
Balance Sheets
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net Amounts
of Assets
Presented in
the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Statement of
Financial Position
  Financial
Instruments
Collateral
Posted
Net Amount
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Received
 Net Amount (Dollars In Millions)
(Dollars In Thousands)
Offsetting of Assets 
  
  
  
  
  
Offsetting of LiabilitiesOffsetting of Liabilities      
Derivatives: 
  
  
  
  
  
Derivatives:      
Free-Standing derivatives$417,769
 $
 $417,769
 $171,384
 $100,890
 $145,495
Free-Standing derivatives$871 $$871 $865 $$
Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement417,769
 
 417,769
 171,384
 100,890
 145,495
Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement871 871 865 
Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 
  
  
  
  
  
Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement      
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties2,573
 
 2,573
 
 
 2,573
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties389 389 389 
Funds withheld derivativeFunds withheld derivative10 10 10 
Embedded derivative - GLWB64,064
 
 64,064
 
 
 64,064
Embedded derivative - GLWB960 960 960 
Derivatives with PLC48,878
 
 48,878
 
 
 48,878
Embedded derivative - FIAEmbedded derivative - FIA633 633 633 
Embedded derivative - IULEmbedded derivative - IUL201 201 201 
Other149
 
 149
 
 
 149
Other55 55 55 
Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement115,664
 
 115,664
 
 
 115,664
Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement2,248 2,248 2,248 
Total derivatives533,433
 
 533,433
 171,384
 100,890
 261,159
Total derivatives3,119 3,119 865 2,250 
Total Assets$533,433
 $
 $533,433
 $171,384
 $100,890
 $261,159
Repurchase agreements(1)
Repurchase agreements(1)
Total LiabilitiesTotal Liabilities$3,119 $$3,119 $865 $$2,250 
(1) Borrowings under repurchase agreements are for a term less than 90 days.(1) Borrowings under repurchase agreements are for a term less than 90 days.


 
Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Net Amounts
of Liabilities
Presented in
the
Statement of
Financial
Position
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Statement of
Financial Position
  
    
Financial
Instruments
 
Collateral
Posted
 Net Amount
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Offsetting of Liabilities 
  
  
  
  
  
Derivatives: 
  
  
  
  
  
Free-Standing derivatives$176,979
 $
 $176,979
 $171,384
 $5,595
 $
Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement176,979
 
 176,979
 171,384
 5,595
 
Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 
  
  
  
  
  
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties141,301
 
 141,301
 
 
 141,301
Funds withheld derivative91,267
 
 91,267
 
 
 91,267
Embedded derivative - GLWB71,082
 
 71,082
 
 
 71,082
Embedded derivative - FIA147,368
 
 147,368
 
 
 147,368
Embedded derivative - IUL46,051
 
 46,051
 
 
 46,051
Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement497,069
 
 497,069
 
 
 497,069
Total derivatives674,048
 
 674,048
 171,384
 5,595
 497,069
Repurchase agreements(1)
797,721
 
 797,721
 
 
 797,721
Total Liabilities$1,471,769
 $
 $1,471,769
 $171,384
 $5,595
 $1,294,790
            
(1) Borrowings under repurchase agreements are for a term less than 90 days.
8.7.COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LOANS
Mortgage Loans
The Company invests a portion of its investment portfolio in commercial mortgage loans. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the Company’s commercial mortgage loan holdings were approximately$6.510.3 billion, or $10.1 billion net of allowance for credit losses. The Company has specialized in making loans on credit-oriented commercial properties, credit-anchored strip shopping centers, senior living facilities, and apartments. The Company’s underwriting procedures relative to its commercial mortgage loan portfolio are based, in the Company’s view, on a conservative and disciplined approach. The Company concentrates on a small number of commercial real estate asset types associated with the necessities of life (retail, multi-family, senior living, professional office buildings, and warehouses). The Company believes that these asset types tend to weather economic downturns better than other commercial asset classes in which it has chosen not to participate. The Company believes this disciplined approach has helped to maintain a relatively low delinquency and foreclosure rate throughout its history. The majority of the Company'sCompany’s commercial mortgage loans portfolio was underwritten by the Company. From time to time, the Company may acquire loans in conjunction with an acquisition.
The Company'sCompany’s commercial mortgage loans are stated at unpaid principal balance, adjusted for any unamortized premium or discount, and net of valuation allowances.the allowance for credit losses. Interest income is accrued on the principal amount of the loan based on the loan'sloan’s contractual interest rate. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts is recorded using the effective yield method. Interest income, amortization of premiums and discounts and prepayment fees are reported in net investment income.income.
Certain of the commercial mortgage loans have call options that occur within the next 12 years.9 years. However, if interest rates were to significantly increase, the Company may be unable to exercise the call options on its existing commercial mortgage loans commensurate with the significantly increased market rates. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, assuming the loans are called at their next call dates, approximately $54.7$168 million of principal would become due for the remainder of 2017, $976.22021, $538 million in 20182022 through 2022, $124.62026 and $10 million in 20232027 through 2027, and $9.9 million thereafter.2029.
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The Company offers a type of commercial mortgage loan under which the Company will permit a loan-to-value ratio of up to 85% in exchange for a participating interest in the cash flows from the underlying real estate. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016, approximately $715.22020, $774 million and $595.2$806 million,, respectively, of the Company’s total commercial mortgage loans principal balance have this participation feature. Cash flows received as a result of this participation feature are recorded as interest income. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and 2016,2020, the Company recognized $14.2 million, $25.7 million, $3.3 $7 million and $15.8$16 million,, respectively, of participatingparticipation commercial mortgage loan income.

As of September 30, 2017, approximately $3.1March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, $1 million and $3 million, respectively, of invested assets consisted of nonperforming mortgage loans, restructured mortgage loans, orcommercial mortgage loans that were nonperforming, restructured or foreclosed and were converted to real estate properties. The Company does not expect these investments to adversely affect its liquidity or ability to maintain proper matching of assets and liabilities. DuringFor all commercial mortgage loans, the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized twoimpact of troubled debt restructurings is reflected in our investment balance and in the allowance for commercial mortgage loan credit losses.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not recognize any troubled debt restructurings transactions, respectively, as a result of the Company granting a concessionconcessions to a borrowerborrowers which included loan terms unavailable from other lenders. These concessions were the result of agreements between the creditor and the debtor. The Company did not identify any loans whose principal was permanently impaired during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021 or during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
The Company’s Company provides certain relief under the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic Security Act (“the CARES Act”) under its COVID-19 Commercial Mortgage Loan Program (the “Loan Modification Program”). During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company modified 7 loans under the Loan Modification Program, representing $143 million in unpaid principal balance. As of March 31, 2021, since the inception of the CARES Act, there were 295 total loans modified under the Loan Modification Program, representing $2.2 billion in unpaid principal balance. At March 31, 2021, $1.7 billion of these loans have resumed regular principal and interest payments in accordance with the terms of the modification agreements. The modifications under this program include agreements to defer principal payments only and/or to defer principal and interest payments for a specified period of time. None of these modifications were considered troubled debt restructurings.
The amortized cost basis of the Company's commercial mortgage loan portfolio consistsreceivables by origination year, net of two categoriesthe allowance, for credit losses is as follows:
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
20212020201920182017PriorTotal
(Dollars In Millions)
As of March 31, 2021
Commercial mortgage loans:
Performing$314 $1,443 $2,391 $1,560 $1,344 $3,255 $10,307 
Non-performing
Amortized cost$314 $1,443 $2,391 $1,560 $1,344 $3,256 $10,308 
 Allowance for credit losses(2)(18)(35)(34)(31)(51)(171)
Total commercial mortgage loans$312 $1,425 $2,356 $1,526 $1,313 $3,205 $10,137 
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
20202019201820172016PriorTotal
(Dollars In Millions)
As of December 31, 2020
Commercial mortgage loans:
Performing$1,463 $2,442 $1,577 $1,344 $943 $2,458 $10,227 
Non-performing00000
Amortized cost$1,463 $2,442 $1,577 $1,344 $943 $2,459 $10,228 
 Allowance for credit losses(21)(46)(55)(37)(25)(38)(222)
Total commercial mortgage loans$1,442 $2,396 $1,522 $1,307 $918 $2,421 $10,006 
The following tables provide a comparative view of loans: 1) those not subject to a poolingthe key credit quality indicators of the Loan-to-Value and servicing agreement and 2) those subject to a contractual pooling and servicing agreement. AsDebt Service Coverage Ratio (“DSCR”):
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As of March 31, 2021As of December 31, 2020
Amortized
Cost
% of Total
DSCR (2)
Amortized
Cost
% of Total
DSCR (2)
(Dollars In Millions)
Loan-to-Value(1)
Greater than 75%$393 %0.05$399 %0.05
50% - 75%6,504 63 %1.026,557 64 %1.04
Less than 50%3,411 33 %0.673,272 32 %0.63
Total commercial mortgage loans$10,308 100 %1.74$10,228 100 %1.72
(1) The loan-to-value ratio compares the current unpaid principal of the loan to the estimated fair value of the underlying property collateralizing the loan. Our weighted average loan-to-value ratio was 54% at March 31, 2021 and 54% at December 31, 2020.
(2) The debt service coverage ratio compares a property’s net operating income to its debt service payments, including principal and interest. Our weighted average debt service coverage ratio for March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 1.74x and 1.72x, respectively.


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The ACL decreased by $58 million of mortgage loans not subject to a pooling and servicing agreement were nonperforming mortgage loans, restructured, or mortgage loans that were foreclosed and were converted to real estate properties. The Company did not foreclose on any nonperforming loans not subject to a pooling and servicing agreement during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.
AsMarch 31, 2021, primarily as a result of September 30, 2017, noneimprovement in the macroeconomic forecasts, as a result of COVID-19, used in the measurement of the loans subject to a pooling and servicing agreement were nonperforming or restructured. The Company did not foreclose on any nonperforming loans subject to a pooling and servicing agreement duringACL since the nine months ended September 30, 2017.initial allowance was established.
As of and For The
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
As of and For The
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
(Dollars In Millions)
Allowance for Funded Commercial Mortgage Loan Credit Losses
Beginning balance$222 $
Cumulative effect adjustment80 
Charge offs
Recoveries(5)(3)
Provision(46)140 
Ending balance$171 $222 
Allowance for Unfunded Commercial Mortgage Loan Commitments Credit Losses
Beginning balance$22 $
Cumulative effect adjustment10 
Charge offs
Recoveries
Provision(7)12 
Ending balance$15 $22 
As of September 30, 2017, and DecemberMarch 31, 2016,2021, the Company had an allowance for mortgagea total of 1 loan credit losses of $1.1$1 million that was 90 days and $0.7 million, respectively. Due to the Company’s loss experience and naturegreater delinquent. As of the loan portfolio,December 31, 2020, the Company believeshad a total of 1 loan of $1 million that a collectively evaluated allowance would be inappropriate. The Company believes an allowance calculated through an analysis of specific loans that are believed to have a higher risk of credit impairment provides a more accurate presentation of expected losses in the portfolio and is consistent with the applicable guidance for loan impairments in ASC Subtopic 310. Since the Company uses the specific identification method for calculating the allowance, it is necessary to review the economic situation of each borrower to determine those that have higher risk of credit impairment. The Company has a team of professionals that monitors borrower conditions such as payment practices, borrower credit, operating performance, and property conditions, as well as ensuring the timely payment of property taxes and insurance. Through this monitoring process, the Company assesses the risk of each loan. When issues are identified, the severity of the issues are assessed and reviewed for possible credit impairment. If a loss is probable, an expected loss calculation is performed and an allowance is established for that loan based on the expected loss. The expected loss is calculated as the excess carrying value of a loan over either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate, or the current estimated fair value of the loan’s underlying collateral. A loan may be subsequently charged off at such point that the Company no longer expects to receive cash payments, the present value of future expected payments of the renegotiated loan is less than the current principal balance, or at such time that the Company is party to foreclosure or bankruptcy proceedings associated with the borrower and does not expect to recover the principal balance of the loan.
A charge off is recorded by eliminating the allowance against the mortgage loan and recording the renegotiated loan or the collateral property related to the loan as investment real estate on the balance sheet, which is carried at the lower of the appraised fair value of the property or the unpaid principal balance of the loan, less estimated selling costs associated with the property. 
 For The Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2017
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Beginning balance, December 31, 2016$724
Charge offs(5,653)
Recoveries(731)
Provision6,715
Ending balance, September 30, 2017$1,055

It is the Company’s policy to cease to carry accrued interest on loans that are over 90was 60-89 days delinquent. For loans less than 90 days delinquent, interest is accrued unless it is determined that the accrued interest is not collectible. If a loan becomes over 90 days delinquent, it is the Company’s general policy to initiate foreclosure proceedings unless a workout arrangement to bring the loan current is in place. For loans subject to a pooling and servicing agreement, there are certain additional restrictions and/or requirements related to workout proceedings, and as such, these loans may have different attributes and/or circumstances affecting the status of delinquency or categorization of those in nonperforming status. An analysis of the delinquent loans is shown in the following chart. 
      Greater  
  30-59 Days 60-89 Days than 90 Days Total
As of September 30, 2017 Delinquent Delinquent Delinquent Delinquent
  (Dollars In Thousands)
Commercial mortgage loans $2,293
 $
 $869
 $3,162
Number of delinquent commercial mortgage loans 2
 
 1
 3
         
As of December 31, 2016        
Commercial mortgage loans $3,669
 $
 $
 $3,669
Number of delinquent commercial mortgage loans 4
 
 
 4
The Company’s commercial mortgage loan portfolio consists of commercial mortgage loans that are collateralized by real estate. Due to the collateralized nature of the loans, any assessment of impairment and ultimate loss given a default on the loans is based upon a consideration of the estimated fair value of the real estate.
The Company limits accrued interest income on impaired loans to 90ninety days of interest. Once accrued interest on the impaired loan is received,For loans in nonaccrual status, interest income is recognized on a cash basis. For information regarding impaired loans, please referthe three months ended March 31, 2021, an immaterial amount of accrued interest was excluded from the amortized cost basis pursuant to the following chart: Company's nonaccrual policy.
As of March 31, 2021, the Company had 1 loan in a nonaccrual status with an allowance recorded. The recorded investment, unpaid principal balance, and average recorded investment was $1 million. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had 1 loan in a nonaccrual status with no related allowance recorded. The recorded investment, unpaid principal balance, and average recorded investment was $1 million.
    Unpaid   Average Interest Cash Basis
  Recorded Principal Related Recorded Income Interest
As of September 30, 2017 Investment Balance Allowance Investment Recognized Income
  (Dollars In Thousands)
Commercial mortgage loans:  
  
  
  
  
  
With no related allowance recorded $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
With an allowance recorded 1,924
 1,924
 1,055
 1,924
 18
 27
   
  
  
  
  
  
As of December 31, 2016  
  
  
  
  
  
Commercial mortgage loans:  
  
  
  
  
  
With no related allowance recorded $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
With an allowance recorded 1,819
 1,819
 724
 1,819
 96
 96
MortgageCommercial mortgage loans that were modified in a troubled debt restructuring as of September 30, 2017December 31, 2020 is shown below. The Company did not have any commercial mortgage loans that were modified in a troubled debt restructuring as of March 31, 2021.
Number of
Contracts
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 (Dollars In Millions)
As of December 31, 2020
Troubled debt restructuring:
Commercial mortgage loans2$$

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8.MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS
In 1998, MONY Life Insurance Company (“MONY”) converted from a mutual insurance company to a stock corporation (“demutualization”). In connection with its demutualization, an accounting mechanism known as a closed block (the “Closed Block”) was established for certain individuals’ participating policies in force as of the date of demutualization. Assets, liabilities, and earnings of the Closed Block are specifically identified to support its participating policyholders. The Company acquired the Closed Block in conjunction with the acquisition of MONY in 2013.
Assets allocated to the Closed Block inure solely to the benefit of the Closed Block’s policyholders and will not revert to the benefit of MONY or the Company. No reallocation, transfer, borrowing or lending of assets can be made between the Closed Block and other portions of MONY’s general account, any of MONY’s separate accounts or any affiliate of MONY without the approval of the Superintendent of The New York State Department of Financial Services (the “Superintendent”). Closed Block assets and liabilities are carried on the same basis as similar assets and liabilities held in the general account.
Summarized financial information for the Closed Block as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20162020 is as follows:
As of
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Closed block liabilities  
Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other policyholder liabilities$5,377 $5,406 
Policyholder dividend obligation234 580 
Other liabilities23 
Total closed block liabilities5,634 5,993 
Closed block assets  
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value4,530 4,903 
Commercial mortgage loans65 68 
Policy loans587 596 
Cash and other invested assets80 46 
Other assets96 91 
Total closed block assets5,358 5,704 
Excess of reported closed block liabilities over closed block assets276 289 
Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income:  
Net unrealized gains (losses) - net of policyholder dividend obligation: 2021 - $147 and 2020- $493; and net of income tax: 2021 - $(31) and 2020 - $(104)
Future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and closed block liabilities$276 $289 
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Reconciliation of the policyholder dividend obligation is as follows:
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Policyholder dividend obligation, beginning balance$580 $279 
Applicable to net revenue (losses)(7)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) - allocated to the policyholder dividend obligation(347)(198)
Policyholder dividend obligation, ending balance$234 $74 
Closed Block revenues and expenses were as follows:
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Revenues 
Premiums and other income$34 $35 
Net investment income48 51 
Net realized gains (losses)23 
Total revenues105 86 
Benefits and other deductions 
Benefits and settlement expenses89 78 
Other operating expenses
Total benefits and other deductions89 78 
Net revenues before income taxes16 
Income tax expense
Net revenues$13 $

9.REINSURANCE
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 (Dollars In Thousands)
As of September 30, 2017     
Troubled debt restructuring:     
Commercial mortgage loans2 $1,134
 $1,134
      
As of December 31, 2016   
  
Troubled debt restructuring:     
Commercial mortgage loans1 $468
 $468
Allowance for Credit Losses – Reinsurance Receivables


9.GOODWILL
The balanceCompany establishes an allowance for current expected credit losses related to amounts receivable from reinsurers (the “Reinsurance ACL”). Changes in the Reinsurance ACL are recognized as a component of goodwill forbenefits and settlement expenses. The Reinsurance ACL is remeasured on a quarterly basis using an internally developed probability of default (“PD”) and loss given default (“LGD”) model. Key inputs to the calculation are a conditional probability of insurer liquidation by issuer credit rating and exposure at default derived from a runoff projection of ceded reserves by reinsurer to forecast future loss amounts. Management’s position is that the rate of return implicit in the financial asset (i.e. the ceded reserves) is associated with the discount rate used to value the underlying insurance reserves; that is, the rate of return on the asset portfolio(s) supporting the reserves. For reinsurance receivable exposures that do not share similar risk characteristics with other receivables, including those associated with counterparties that have experienced significant credit deterioration, the Company measures the allowance for credit losses individually, based on facts and circumstances associated with the specific reinsurer or transaction.
As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Reinsurance ACL was $90 million and $94 million respectively. There were 0 write-offs or recoveries during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.


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The Company had total reinsurance receivables of $4.6 billion as of September 30, 2017 was $793.5 million. There has been no change to goodwill duringMarch 31, 2021, which includes both ceded policy benefit reserves and receivables for claims. Receivables for claims represented 13% of total reinsurance receivables as of March 31, 2021. Receivables for claims are short-term in nature, and generally carry minimal credit risk. Of reserves ceded as of March 31, 2021, 76% were receivables from reinsurers rated by A.M. Best Company. Of the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
Accounting for goodwill requires an estimate of the future profitability of the associated lines of business to assess the recoverability of the capitalized acquisition goodwill.total rated by A.M. Best, 75% were rated A+ or better, 13% were rated A, and 11% were rated A- or lower. The Company evaluatesmonitors the carrying valueconcentration of goodwill at the segment (or reporting unit) level at least annually and between annual evaluations if events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to: 1) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in business climate, 2) unanticipated competition, or 3) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. When evaluating whether goodwill is impaired,credit risk the Company first determines through qualitative analysis whether relevant events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that segment goodwill balances are impairedhas with any reinsurer, as ofwell as the testing date. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that impairment exists, the Company compares its estimate of the fair value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned to the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill. The Company utilizes a fair value measurement (which includes a discounted cash flows analysis) to assess the carrying value of the reporting units in consideration of the recoverability of the goodwill balance assigned to each reporting unit as of the measurement date. The Company’s material goodwill balances are attributable to certainfinancial condition of its operating segments (which are each considered to be reporting units). The cash flows used to determine the fair valuereinsurers, on an ongoing basis. Certain of the Company’s reporting unitsreinsurance receivables are dependent on a numbersupported by letters of significant assumptions. The Company’s estimates, which consider a market participant view of fair value, are subject to change given the inherent uncertainty in predicting future results and cash flows, which are impacted by such things as policyholder behavior, competitor pricing, capital limitations, new product introductions, and specific industry and market conditions.credit, funds held or trust agreements.
The balance recognized as goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently as events or circumstances may warrant, including those circumstances which would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the Company’s reporting units below its carrying amount. During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company performed its annual evaluation of goodwill based on information as of October 1, 2016, and determined that no adjustment to impair goodwill was necessary. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company did not identify any events or circumstances which would indicate that the fair value of its operating segments would have declined below their book value, either individually or in the aggregate.
10.DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
TheUnder a revolving line of credit arrangement (the “Credit Facility”), the Company has the ability to borrow on an unsecured basis under a Credit Facility up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0$1 billion. The Company has the right in certain circumstances to request that the commitment under the Credit Facility be increased up to a maximum principal amount of $1.25$2 billion. Balances outstanding under the Credit Facility accrue interest at a rate equal to, at the option of the Borrowers, (i) LIBOR plus a spread based on the ratings of PLC’s Senior Debt, or (ii) the sum of (A) a rate equal to the highest of (x) the Administrative Agent’s Prime rate, (y) 0.50% above the Funds rate,Rate, or (z) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.00% and (B) a spread based on the ratings of PLC’s Senior Debt. The Credit Facility also provided for a facility fee at a rate that varies with the ratings of PLC’s Senior Debt and that is calculated on the aggregate amount of commitments under the Credit Facility, whether used or unused. The annual facility fee rate is 0.125% of the aggregate principal amount. The Credit Facility provides that PLC is liable for the full amount of any obligations for borrowings or letters of credit, including those of the Company, under the Credit Facility. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is February 2, 2020.May 3, 2023. The Company is not aware of any non-compliance with the financial debt covenants of the Credit Facility as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021. PLC had an outstanding balance of $170.0$385 million, bearing interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.00% as of September 30, 2017.

Non-RecourseFunding Obligations
Non-recourse funding obligationsMarch 31, 2021. PLC had a $190 million outstanding as of September 30, 2017, on a consolidated basis, are shown in the following table:
Issuer Outstanding Principal 
Carrying Value(1)
 
Maturity
Year
 
Year-to-Date
Weighted-Avg
Interest Rate
  (Dollars In Thousands)    
Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company(2)(3)
 $2,040,000
 $2,040,000
 2039 4.75%
Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company 278,949
 228,855
 2052 2.92%
Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company(2)(3)
 605,000
 666,729
 2037 5.12%
MONY Life Insurance Company(3)
 1,091
 2,421
 2024 6.19%
Total $2,925,040
 $2,938,005
    
         
(1) Carrying values include premiums and discounts and do not represent unpaid principal balances.
(2) Obligations are issued to non-consolidated subsidiaries of PLC. These obligations collateralize certain held-to-maturity securities issued by wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.
(3) Fixed rate obligations.
Non-recourse funding obligations outstandingbalance as of December 31, 2016, on a consolidated basis, are shown in the following table:
Issuer Outstanding Principal 
Carrying Value(1)
 
Maturity
Year
 
Year-to-Date
Weighted-Avg
Interest Rate
  (Dollars In Thousands)    
Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company(2)(3)
 $2,116,000
 $2,116,000
 2039 4.75%
Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company 278,949
 227,338
 2052 1.30%
Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company(2)(3)
 565,000
 628,025
 2037 5.12%
MONY Life Insurance Company(3)
 1,091
 2,466
 2024 6.19%
Total $2,961,040
 $2,973,829
    
         
(1) Carrying values include premiums and discounts and do not represent unpaid principal balances.
(2) Obligations are issued to non-consolidated subsidiaries of PLC. These obligations collateralize certain held-to-maturity securities issued by wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.
(3) Fixed rate obligations.
2020.
Secured Financing Transactions
Repurchase Program Borrowings
While the Company anticipates that the cash flows of its operating subsidiaries will be sufficient to meet its investment commitments and operating cash needs in a normal credit market environment, the Company recognizes that investment commitments scheduled to be funded may, from time to time, exceed the funds then available. Therefore, the Company has established repurchase agreement programs for certain of its insurance subsidiaries to provide liquidity when needed. The Company expects that the rate received on its investments will equal or exceed its borrowing rate. Under this program, the Company may, from time to time, sell an investment security at a specific price and agree to repurchase that security at another specified price at a later date. These borrowings are typically for a term less than 90 days. The market value of securities to be repurchased is monitored and collateral levels are adjusted where appropriate to protect the counterparty against credit exposure. Cash received is invested in fixed maturity securities, and the agreements providedprovide for net settlement in the event of default or on termination of the agreements. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the fair value of securities pledged under the repurchase program was $549.8$917 million, and the repurchase obligation of $493.8$854 million was included in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets (at an average borrowing rate of 11815 basis points). During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the maximum balance outstanding at any one point in time related to these programs was $981.3$1,077 million. The average daily balance was $546.2$347 million (at an average borrowing rate of 8917 basis points) during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2016,2020, the fair value of securities pledged under the repurchase program was $861.7$452 million, and the repurchase obligation of $797.7$437 million was included in the Company'sCompany’s consolidated condensed balance sheets (at an average borrowing rate of 6515 basis points). During 2016,2020, the maximum balance outstanding at any one point in time related to these programs was $1,065.8$825 million. The average daily balance was $505.4$143 million (at an average borrowing rate of 4433 basis points) during the year ended December 31, 2016.2020.

Securities Lending
The Company participates in securities lending, primarily as an investment yield enhancement, whereby securities that are held as investments are loaned out to third parties for short periods of time. The Company requires initial collateral ofat least equal to 102% of the marketfair value of the loaned securities to be separately maintained. The loaned securities’ marketfair value is monitored on a daily basis.basis and collateral is adjusted accordingly. The Company maintains ownership of the securities at all times and is entitled to receive from the borrower any payments for interest received on such securities during the loan term. Securities lending transactions are accounted for as secured borrowings. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, securities with a marketfair value of $100.2$129 million and $57 million, respectively, were loaned under this program. As collateral for the loaned securities, the Company receives cash which is primarily reinvested in short-term repurchase agreements, which are also collateralized by U.S. Government or U.S. Government Agency securities, and government money market funds. These investments which are recorded in “short-term investments”short-term investments with a corresponding liability recorded in “securedsecured financing liabilities”liabilities to account for its obligation to return the collateral. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the fair value of the collateral related to this
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program was $105.8$133 million and $59 million and the Company has an obligation to return $105.8$133 million and $59 million of collateral to the securities borrowers.borrowers, respectively.


The following table provides the amount by asset class of securitiesfair value of collateral pledged for repurchase agreements, and securities that have been loaned as part of securities lending transactionsgrouped by asset class as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016:2020:


Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Transactions, and Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions
Accounted for as Secured Borrowings
 Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
 As of March 31, 2021
 (Dollars In Millions)
Overnight and
Continuous
Up to 30 days30-90 daysGreater Than
90 days
Total
Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions     
U.S. Treasury and agency securities$843 $74 $$$917 
Total repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions843 74 917 
Securities lending transactions
Corporate securities123 123 
Equity securities
Redeemable preferred stocks
Total securities lending transactions129 129 
Total securities$972 $74 $$$1,046 
 Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
 As of September 30, 2017
 (Dollars In Thousands)
 
Overnight and
Continuous
 Up to 30 days 30-90 days 
Greater Than
90 days
 Total
Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions 
  
  
  
  
U.S. Treasury and agency securities$322,986
 $20,006
 $
 $
 $342,992
Mortgage loans206,796
 
 
 
 206,796
Total repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions529,782
 20,006
 
 
 549,788
Securities lending transactions         
Corporate securities97,385
 
 
 
 97,385
Equity securities2,621
 
 
 
 2,621
Preferred stock174
 
 
 
 174
Total securities lending transactions100,180
 
 
 
 100,180
Total securities$629,962
 $20,006
 $
 $
 $649,968

Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Transactions, and Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions
Accounted for as Secured Borrowings
 Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
 As of December 31, 2020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Overnight and
Continuous
Up to 30 days30-90 daysGreater Than
90 days
Total
Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions     
U.S. Treasury and agency securities$366 $86 $$$452 
Total repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions366 86 452 
Securities lending transactions
Fixed maturity securities49 49 
Equity securities
Redeemable preferred stocks
Total securities lending transactions57 57 
Total securities$423 $86 $$$509 

Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company

On October 1, 2020, Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate”), a Vermont special purpose financial insurance company and a wholly owned subsidiary of PLICO, entered into a transaction with a term of 20 years, that may be extended to a maximum of 25 years, to finance up to $5 billion of “XXX” and “AXXX” reserves related to the term life insurance business and universal life insurance with secondary guarantee business that is reinsured to Golden Gate by PLICO and West Coast Life Insurance Company, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, pursuant to an Excess of Loss Reinsurance Agreement (the “XOL Agreement”) with Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Bermuda) Ltd., The Canada Life Assurance Company (Barbados Branch) and RGA Reinsurance Company (Barbados) Ltd. (collectively, the “Retrocessionaires”). The transaction is “non-recourse” to the Company, WCL, and PLICO, meaning that none of these companies are liable to reimburse the Retrocessionaires for any XOL payments required to be made. As of March 31, 2021, the XOL Asset backing the difference in statutory and economic reserve liabilities was $4.492 billion.
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 Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
 As of December 31, 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
 
Overnight and
Continuous
 Up to 30 days 30-90 days 
Greater Than
90 days
 Total
Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions 
  
  
  
  
U.S. Treasury and agency securities$357,705
 $23,758
 $
 $
 $381,463
State and municipal securities
 
 
 
 
Other asset-backed securities
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. sovereign debt
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans480,269
 
 
 
 480,269
Total securities$837,974
 $23,758
 $
 $
 $861,732

11.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has entered into indemnity agreements with each of its current directors other than those that are employees of Dai-ichi Life that provide, among other things and subject to certain limitations, a contractual right to indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under the law. The Company has agreements with certain of its officers providing up to $10 million in indemnification. These obligations are in addition to the customary obligation to indemnify officers and directors contained in the Company’s governance documents.

The Company leases administrative and marketing office space as well as various office equipment. Most leases have terms ranging from two years to twenty-five years. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the consolidated condensed balance sheet. The Company accounts for lease components separately from non-lease components (e.g., common area maintenance). Certain of the Company’s lease agreements include options to renew at the Company’s discretion. Management has concluded that the Company is not reasonably certain to elect any of these renewal options. The Company will use the interest rates received on its funding agreement backed notes as the collateralized discount rate when calculating the present value of remaining lease payments when the rate implicit in the lease is unavailable.

Under the insurance guaranty fund laws in most states, insurance companies doing business therein can be assessed up to prescribed limits for policyholder losses incurred by insolvent companies. From time to time, companies may be asked to

contribute amounts beyond prescribed limits. It is possible that the Company could be assessed with respect to product lines not offered by the Company. In addition, legislation may be introduced in various states with respect to guaranty fund assessment laws related to insurance products, including long term care insurance and other specialty products, that increases the cost of future assessments or alters future premium tax offsets received in connection with guaranty fund assessments. The Company cannot predict the amount, nature or timing of any future assessments or legislation, any of which could have a material and adverse impact on the Company'sCompany’s financial condition or results of operations.


A number of civil jury verdicts have been returned against insurers, broker-dealers, and other providers of financial services involving sales, refund or claims practices, alleged agent misconduct, failure to properly supervise representatives, relationships with agents or persons with whom the insurer does business, and other matters. Often these lawsuits have resulted in the award of substantial judgments that are disproportionate to the actual damages, including material amounts of punitive and non-economic compensatory damages. In some states, juries, judges, and arbitrators have substantial discretion in awarding punitive and non-economic compensatory damages which creates the potential for unpredictable material adverse judgments or awards in any given lawsuit or arbitration. Arbitration awards are subject to very limited appellate review. In addition, in some class action and other lawsuits, companies have made material settlement payments. The financial services and insurance industries in particular are also sometimes the target of law enforcement and regulatory investigations relating to the numerous laws and regulations that govern such companies. Some companies have been the subject of law enforcement or regulatory actions or other actions resulting from such investigations. The Company, in the ordinary course of business, is involved in such matters.

The Company establishes liabilities for litigation and regulatory actions when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. For matters where a loss is believed to be reasonably possible, but not probable, no liability is established. For such matters, the Company may provide an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. The Company reviews relevant information with respect to litigation and regulatory matters on a quarterly and annual basis and updates its established liabilities, disclosures, and estimates of reasonably possible losses or range of loss based on such reviews.
The Company and certainCertain of itsthe Company’s insurance subsidiaries, as well as certain other insurance companies for which the Company has coinsured blocks of life insurance and annuity policies, are under audit for compliance with the unclaimed property laws of a number of states. The audits are being conducted on behalf of the treasury departments or unclaimed property administrators in such states. The focus of the audits is on whether there have been unreported deaths, maturities, or policies that have exceeded limiting age with respect to which death benefits or other payments under life insurance or annuity policies should be treated as unclaimed property that should be escheated to the state. The Company is presently unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss that may result from the audits due to a number of factors, including uncertainty as to the legal theory or theories that may give rise to liability, the early stages of the audits being conducted, and with respect to one block of life insurance policies that is co-insured by a subsidiary of the Company, uncertainty as to whether the Company or other companies are responsible for the liabilities, if any, arising in connection with suchcertain co-insured policies. The Company will continue to monitor the matter for any developments that would make the loss contingency associated with the audits reasonably estimable.

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Advance Trust & Life Escrow Services, LTA, as Securities Intermediary of Life Partners Position Holder Trust v. Protective Life Insurance Company, Case No. 2:18-CV-01290, is a putative class action that was filed on August 13, 2018 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Plaintiff alleges that the Company required policyholders to pay unlawful and excessive cost of insurance charges. Plaintiff seeks to represent all owners of universal life and variable universal life policies issued or administered by the Company or its predecessors that provide that cost of insurance rates are to be determined based on expectations of future mortality experience. The plaintiff seeks class certification, compensatory damages, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, costs, and other unspecified relief. The Company is vigorously defending this matter and cannot predict the outcome of or reasonably estimate the possible loss or range of loss that might result from this litigation.

Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. ("SRUS") was placed in rehabilitation on March 6, 2019 by the State of Delaware. Under the related order, the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Delaware has been appointed the receiver of SRUS and provided with authority to conduct and continue the business of SRUS in the interest of its cedents, creditors, and stockholder. The order was accompanied by an injunction requiring the continued payment of reinsurance premiums to SRUS and temporarily prohibiting cedents, including the Company, from offsetting premiums payable against receivables from SRUS. On June 20, 2019, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered an order approving a Revised Offset Plan, which allows cedents, including the Company, to offset premiums under certain circumstances.

A proposed Rehabilitation Plan (“Rehabilitation Plan”) was filed by the Receiver on June 30, 2020. The Rehabilitation Plan presents the following two options to each cedent: (1) remain in business with SRUS and be governed by the Rehabilitation Plan, or (2) recapture business ceded to SRUS. Due to SRUS’s financial status, neither option would pay 100% of outstanding claims. Certain financial terms and conditions will be imposed on the cedents based on the election made, the type of business ceded, the manner in which the business is collateralized, and the amount of losses sustained by a cedent. On October 9, 2020, the Receiver filed a proposed order setting forth a schedule to present the Rehabilitation Plan for Court approval, which order contemplated possible modifications to the Rehabilitation Plan to be filed with the Court by March 16, 2021. On January 15, 2021, the Receiver circulated a draft Amended Rehabilitation Plan (“Amended Plan”) with interested parties. The majority of the substance and form of the original Rehabilitation Plan, including its two option structure described above, remained in place. On March 16, 2021, the Receiver filed a draft Amended Plan, which contains the same proposed revisions as the draft he previously circulated on January 15, 2021. Later on March 19, 2021, the Receiver filed a proposed order asking the Court to revise the schedule to push back dates, including the deadline that the Receiver must file any modifications to the Amended Plan to May 3, 2021. A group of interested parties separately filed a Motion to Appoint a Special Master, and at the hearing on the Motion, held on March 26, 2021, the Court suspended all deadlines in the case to allow the Receiver and interested parties to meet and confer on a number of topics for 30 days. A joint status report was filed with the Court on May 7, 2021. It is anticipated that a new scheduling order will be entered in the near future.

The Company continues to monitor SRUS and certain of its subsidiaries are under a targeted multi-state examination with respect to their claims paying practices and their usethe actions of the U.S. Social Security Administration’s Death Master File or similar databases (a “Death Database”)receiver through discussions with legal counsel and review of publicly available information. An allowance for credit losses related to identify unreported deathsSRUS is included in their life insurance policies, annuity contracts and retained asset accounts. There is no clear basis in previously existing lawthe overall reinsurance allowance for requiring a life insurer to search for unreported deaths in order to determine whether a benefit is owed, and substantial legal authority exists to support the position that the prevailing industry practice was lawful. A numbercredit losses. As of life insurers, however, have entered into settlement or consent agreements with state insurance regulators under which the life insurers agreed to implement procedures for periodically comparing their life insurance and annuity contracts and retained asset accounts against a Death Database, treating confirmed deaths as giving rise to a death benefit under their policies, locating beneficiaries and paying them the benefits and interest, escheating the benefits and interest to the state if the beneficiary could not be found, and paying penalties to the state, if required. It has been publicly reported that the life insurers have paid administrative and/or examination fees to the insurance regulators in connection with the settlement or consent agreements. The Company believes that insurance regulators could demand from the Company administrative and/or examination fees relating to the targeted multi-state examination. Based on publicly reported payments by other life insurers, the CompanyMarch 31, 2021, management does not believe such fees, if assessed, wouldthat the ultimate outcome of the rehabilitation process will have a material effectimpact on itsour financial statements.position or results of operations. 

12.EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Components of the net periodic benefit cost of PLC's defined benefit pension plan for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, are as follows: 
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 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plan


Excess
Benefit
Plan
 Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plan
 
Excess
Benefit
Plan
 Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plan
 Excess
Benefit
Plan
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plan
 

Excess
Benefit
Plan
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Service cost — benefits earned during the period$3,348
 $334
 $2,906
 $311
 $10,044
 $1,002
 $8,717
 $1,102
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation2,191
 297
 2,737
 299
 6,573
 891
 8,210
 1,054
Expected return on plan assets(3,352) 
 (3,605) 
 (10,056) 
 (10,816) 
Amortization of prior service cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of actuarial losses
 118
 
 64
 
 354
 
 114
Preliminary net periodic benefit cost2,187
 749
 2,038
 674
 6,561
 2,247
 6,111
 2,270
Settlement/curtailment expense
 
 
 635
 
 
 
 2,135
Total net periodic benefit costs$2,187
 $749
 $2,038
 $1,309
 $6,561
 $2,247
 $6,111
 $4,405

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, PLC contributed $43.5 million to its defined benefit pension plan for the 2016 plan year. PLC will make contributions in future periods as necessary to at least satisfy minimum funding requirements. PLC may also make additional contributions in future periods to maintain an adjusted funding target attainment percentage (“AFTAP”) of at least 80% and to avoid certain Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”) reporting triggers.
13.12.ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following tables summarize the changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016.2020.
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component
  
Unrealized
Gains and Losses
on Investments(2)
 
Accumulated
Gain and Loss
Derivatives
 
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  (Dollars In Thousands, Net of Tax)
Beginning Balance, December 31, 2016 $(655,767) $727
 $(655,040)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 547,885
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 547,921
Other comprehensive income (loss) relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings 7,125
 
 7,125
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1)
 (536) 257
 (279)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 554,474
 293
 554,767
Ending Balance, September 30, 2017 $(101,293) $1,020
 $(100,273)
       
(1)  See Reclassification table below for details.
(2)  As of September 30, 2017, net unrealized losses reported in AOCI were offset by $93.6 million due to the impact those net unrealized losses would have had on certain of the Company’s insurance assets and liabilities if the net unrealized losses had been recognized in net income.

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component
  
Unrealized
Gains and Losses
on Investments(2)
 
Accumulated
Gain and Loss
Derivatives
 
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  (Dollars In Thousands, Net of Tax)
Beginning Balance, December 31, 2015 $(1,246,391) $
 $(1,246,391)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 606,848
 688
 607,536
Other comprehensive income (loss) relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings (6,782) 
 (6,782)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1)
 (9,442) 39
 (9,403)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 590,624
 727
 591,351
Ending Balance, December 31, 2016 $(655,767) $727
 $(655,040)
       
(1) See Reclassification table below for details.
(2)  As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016, net unrealized losses reported in AOCI were offset by $623.0 million and $424.1 million, respectively, due to the impact those net unrealized losses would have had on certain of the Company’s insurance assets and liabilities if the net unrealized losses had been recognized in net income.
Unrealized
Gains and Losses
on Investments(2)
Accumulated
Gain and Loss on
Derivatives
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 (Dollars In Millions, Net of Tax)
Balance, December 31, 2019$1,421 $(8)$1,413 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications2,048 (2)2,046 
Other comprehensive income (loss) relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings24 24 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1)
63 65 
Balance, December 31, 20203,556 (8)3,548 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1,767)(1,765)
Other comprehensive income (loss) on investments in net expected credit losses
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1)
(27)(27)
Balance, March 31, 2021$1,767 $(6)$1,761 
(1)  See Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) table below for details.
(2)  As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, net unrealized gains reported in AOCI were offset by $(1.0) billion and $(2.0) billion, respectively, due to the impact those net unrealized losses would have had on certain of the Company’s insurance assets and liabilities if the net unrealized losses had been recognized in net income.
The following tables summarize the reclassifications amounts out of AOCI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and 2016.2020.
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Gains (losses) in net income:Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
20212020
(Dollars In Millions)
Derivative instruments
Benefits and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance ceded(1)
$$(1)
Tax (expense) benefit
$$(1)
   
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securitiesRealized gains (losses) - investments$30 $39 
Change in net expected credit losses - fixed maturities(52)
 Tax (expense) benefit(8)
 $27 $(10)
(1) See Note 5, Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information

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For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Amount
Reclassified
from Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
  (Dollars In Thousands)  
Gains and losses on derivative instruments    
Net settlement (expense)/benefit(1)
 $(38) Benefits and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance ceded
  (38) Total before tax
  14
 Tax (expense) or benefit
  $(24) Net of tax
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities  
  
Net investment gains (losses) $690
 Realized investment gains (losses): All other investments
Impairments recognized in earnings (273) Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
  417
 Total before tax
  (146) Tax (expense) or benefit
  $271
 Net of tax
     
(1) See Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information


Reclassifications OutTable of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Amount
Reclassified
from Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
  (Dollars In Thousands)  
Gains and losses on derivative instruments    
Net settlement (expense)/benefit(1)
 $(396) Benefits and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance ceded
  (396) Total before tax
  139
 Tax (expense) or benefit
  $(257) Net of tax
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities  
  
Net investment gains (losses) $9,084
 Realized investment gains (losses): All other investments
Impairments recognized in earnings (8,259) Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
  825
 Total before tax
  (289) Tax (expense) or benefit
  $536
 Net of tax
     
(1) See Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Amount
Reclassified
from Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
  (Dollars In Thousands)  
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities  
  
Net investment gains (losses) $1,665
 Realized investment gains (losses): All other investments
Impairments recognized in earnings (3,308) Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
  (1,643) Total before tax
  575
 Tax (expense) or benefit
  $(1,068) Net of tax
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Amount
Reclassified
from Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
  (Dollars In Thousands)  
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities  
  
Net investment gains (losses) $24,133
 Realized investment gains (losses): All other investments
Impairments recognized in earnings (6,892) Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
  17,241
 Total before tax
  (6,035) Tax (expense) or benefit
  $11,206
 Net of tax

14.INCOME TAXES
In 2012, the IRS proposed favorable and unfavorable adjustments to the Company's 2003 through 2007 reported taxable income. The Company protested certain unfavorable adjustments and sought resolution at the IRS' Appeals Division. In October 2015, Appeals accepted the Company's earlier proposed settlement offer. In September 2015, the IRS proposed favorable and unfavorable adjustments to the Company's 2008 through 2011 reported taxable income. The Company agreed to these adjustments. In April 2017, a routine review by Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, was finalized without change and the Company expects to receive an approximate $6.2 million net refund in a future period.
The resulting net adjustment to the Company's current income taxes for the years 2003 through 2011 will not materially affect the Company or its effective tax rate.
In July 2016, the IRS proposed favorable and unfavorable adjustments to the Company's 2012 and 2013 reported taxable income. The Company agreed to these adjustments. The resulting settlement paid in September 2016 did not materially impact the Company or its effective tax rate.
There have been no material changes to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits, where the changes impact earnings, during the quarter ending September 30, 2017. The Company believes that in the next twelve months, none of the unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2017 will be significantly increased or reduced.
In general, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by taxing authorities for tax years that began before 2014. Nevertheless, certain of these pre-2014 years have pending U.S. tax refunds. Due to their size, these refunds were reviewed by Congress' Joint Committee on Taxation. In April 2017, the Company received notification that the Joint Committee review was complete and that no changes were made. The underlying federal statutes of limitations are expected to close in due course on or before September 30, 2018. Furthermore, due to the aforementioned IRS adjustments to the Company's pre-2014 taxable income, the Company is amending certain of its 2003 through 2013 state income tax returns. Such amendments will cause such years to remain open, pending the states' acceptances of the returns.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company entered into a reinsurance transaction. This transaction generated an operating loss on the Company’s consolidated 2016 U.S. income tax return. The Company has evaluated its ability to carry this loss back to receive refunds of previously-paid taxes, plus utilize the remaining loss in future years. The Company expects to receive refunds for substantially all of the U.S. income taxes that it paid in 2014 and 2015, as well as fully utilize the remaining operating loss carryforward during the carryforward period. Based on the Company’s current assessment of future taxable income, including available tax planning opportunities, the Company anticipates that it is more likely than not that it will generate sufficient taxable income to realize all of its material deferred tax assets. The Company did not record a valuation allowance against its material deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
The Company used its respective estimates of its annual 2017 and 2016 incomes in computing its effective income tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. The effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, were 29.5% and 31.4%, 22.2% and 31.4% respectively.
15.13.OPERATINGSEGMENTS
The Company has several operating segments, each having a strategic focus. An operating segment is distinguished by products, channels of distribution, and/or other strategic distinctions. The Company periodically evaluates its operating segments as prescribed in the ASC Segment Reporting Topic, and makes adjustments to its segment reporting as needed. A brief description of each segment follows.

The Retail Life Marketingand Annuity segment primarily markets fixed universal life (“UL”), indexed universal life ("IUL"(“IUL”), variable universal life (“VUL”), level premium term insurance (“traditional”), bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”), and level premium termcorporate-owned life insurance (“traditional”COLI”), fixed annuity, and variable annuity (“VA”) products on a national basis primarily through networks of independent insurance agents and brokers, broker-dealers, financial institutions, independent marketing organizations, and affinity groups.

The Acquisitions segment focuses on acquiring, converting, and servicing policies and contracts acquired from other companies. The segment’s primary focus is on life insurance policies and annuity products that were sold to individuals. The level of theAdditionally, this segment’s acquisition activity is predicated upon many factors, including available capital, operating capacity, potential return on capital, and market dynamics. Policies acquired through the Acquisitions segment are typically blocks of business where no new policies are being marketed. Thereforemarketed, however, some recent acquisitions have included ongoing new business activities. Ongoing new product sales written by the Company from these acquisitions are included in the Retail Life and Annuity segment. As a result, earnings and account values are expected to decline as the result of lapses, deaths, and other terminations of coverage unless new acquisitions are made.
The Annuities segment markets fixed and VA products. These products are primarily sold through broker-dealers, financial institutions, and independent agents and brokers.
The Stable Value Products segment sells fixed and floating rate funding agreements directly to the trustees of municipal bond proceeds, money market funds, bank trust departments, and other institutional investors. This segment also issues funding agreements to the FHLB, and markets guaranteed investment contracts (“GICs”) to 401(k) and other qualified retirement savings plans. The Company also has an unregistered funding agreement-backed notes program which provides for offers of notes to both domestic and international institutional investors.

The Asset Protection segment markets extended service contracts, guaranteed asset protection (“GAP”)GAP products, credit life and disability insurance, and other specialized ancillary products to protect consumers’ investments in automobiles and recreational vehicles. GAP coversproducts are designed to cover the difference between the scheduled loan pay-off amount and an asset’s actual cash value in the case of a total loss. Each type of specialized ancillary product protects against damage or other loss to a particular aspect of the underlying asset.

The Corporate and Other segment primarily consists of net investment income on assets supporting our equity capital, unallocated corporate overhead and expenses not attributable to the segments above. This segment includes earnings from several non-strategic or runoff lines of business, various financing and investment-related transactions, and the operations of several small subsidiaries.
 The Company'sCompany’s management and Board of Directors analyzes and assesses the operating performance of each segment using "pre-taxpre-tax adjusted operating income (loss)" and "after-taxafter-tax adjusted operating income (loss)". Consistent with GAAP accounting guidance for segment reporting, pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) is the Company'sCompany’s measure of segment performance. Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) is calculated by adjusting "incomeincome (loss) before income tax"tax, by excluding the following items:
realized gains and losses on investments and derivatives,
changes in the GLWB embedded derivatives exclusive of the portion attributable to the economic cost of the GLWB,
actual GLWB incurred claims,
immediate impacts from changes in current market conditions on estimates of future profitability on variable annuity and variable universal life products, including impacts on deferred acquisition cost (“DAC”), value of business acquired (“VOBA”), reserves and other items, and
the amortization of DAC, VOBA, and certain policy liabilities that is impacted by the exclusion of these items.
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After-tax adjusted operating income (loss) is derived from pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) with the inclusion of income tax expense or benefits associated with pre-tax adjusted operating income. Income tax expense or benefits is allocated to the items excluded from pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) at the statutory federal income tax rate for the associated period. Income tax expense or benefits allocated to after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) can vary period to period based on changes in the Company’s effective income tax rate.
Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) presented below are non-GAAP financial measures. The items excluded from adjusted operating income (loss) are important to understanding the overall results of operations. During the period ended March 31, 2021, the Company began excluding from pre-tax and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) the impacts on DAC, VOBA, reserves and other items due to changes in estimated profitability of variable annuity and variable universal life products as a result of changes in current market conditions. Management believes this change enhances the understanding of the underlying performance trends of these products. Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) are not substitutes for income before income taxes or net income (loss), respectively. These measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The Company believes that pre-tax and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) enhances management'smanagement’s and the Board of Directors'Directors’ understanding of the ongoing operations, the underlying profitability of each segment, and helps facilitate the allocation of resources.

In determining the components of the pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) for each segment, premiums and policy fees, other income, benefits and settlement expenses, and amortization of DAC and VOBA are attributed directly to each operating segment. Net investment income is allocated based on directly related assets required for transacting the business of that segment. Realized investment gains (losses) and other operating expenses are allocated to the segments in a manner that most appropriately reflects the operations of that segment. Investments and other assets are allocated based on statutory policy liabilities net of associated statutory policy assets, while DAC/VOBA and goodwill are shown in the segments to which they are attributable.
In filings prior to the Company's 2016 Form 10-K, "Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss)" was referred to as "Pre-tax operating income", "Operating income before tax", or "Segment operating income". In addition, we referred to "After-tax adjusted operating income (loss)" as "After-tax operating income" or "Operating earnings". The definition of these labels remains unchanged, but the Company has modified the labels to provide further clarity that these measures are non-GAAP measures.
There were no significant intersegment transactions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and 2016.

2020.
The following tables present a summary of results and reconciles pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) to consolidated income before income tax and net income: 
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For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 2016 2017 201620212020
(Dollars In Thousands) (Dollars In Millions)
Revenues 
      
Revenues 
Life Marketing$397,096
 $382,224
 $1,174,048
 $1,148,121
Retail Life and AnnuityRetail Life and Annuity$773 $532 
Acquisitions375,819
 391,017
 1,164,650
 1,269,672
Acquisitions789 799 
Annuities110,870
 139,265
 357,589
 546,378
Stable Value Products49,933
 27,380
 132,863
 83,519
Stable Value Products81 37 
Asset Protection93,799
 79,030
 277,433
 229,128
Asset Protection71 74 
Corporate and Other77,875
 34,872
 109,628
 111,714
Corporate and Other(1)(1)
Total revenues$1,105,392
 $1,053,788
 $3,216,211
 $3,388,532
Total revenues$1,713 $1,441 
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) 
      
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) s
Life Marketing$10,798
 (512) 55,217
 $37,712
Retail Life and AnnuityRetail Life and Annuity$(17)$(11)
Acquisitions62,880
 70,157
 184,825
 184,095
Acquisitions77 75 
Annuities51,779
 43,033
 130,128
 135,789
Stable Value Products27,992
 14,700
 74,258
 44,326
Stable Value Products31 25 
Asset Protection5,187
 4,099
 13,812
 12,496
Asset Protection14 12 
Corporate and Other(38,054) (46,509) (107,741) (111,499)Corporate and Other(51)(41)
Pre-tax adjusted operating income120,582
 84,968
 350,499
 302,919
Pre-tax adjusted operating income54 60 
Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives45,400
 9,299
 35,413
 286,907
Non-operating income (loss)Non-operating income (loss)73 (219)
Income before income tax165,982
 94,267
 385,912
 589,826
Income before income tax127 (159)
Income tax expense(49,016) (20,965) (120,975) (185,114)Income tax expense(25)30 
Net income$116,966
 $73,302
 $264,937
 $404,712
Net income$102 $(129)
       
Pre-tax adjusted operating income$120,582
 $84,968
 $350,499
 $302,919
Pre-tax adjusted operating income$54 $60 
Adjusted operating income tax (expense) benefit(33,126) (17,710) (108,580) (84,697)
Adjusted operating income tax expenseAdjusted operating income tax expense(9)(16)
After-tax adjusted operating income87,456
 67,258
 241,919
 218,222
After-tax adjusted operating income45 44 
Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives45,400
 9,299
 35,413
 286,907
Income tax benefit (expense) on adjustments(15,890) (3,255) (12,395) (100,417)
Non-operating income (loss)Non-operating income (loss)73 (219)
Income tax (expense) benefit on adjustmentsIncome tax (expense) benefit on adjustments(16)46 
Net income$116,966
 $73,302
 $264,937
 $404,712
Net income$102 $(129)
       
Realized investment (losses) gains:       
Derivative financial instruments$5,302
 $532
 $(119,392) $75,988
All other investments18,150
 24,152
 94,526
 194,644
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings(273) (3,308) (8,259) (6,892)
Less: related amortization(1)
(12,123) 21,532
 (38,570) 4,409
Non-operating income (loss)Non-operating income (loss)
Derivative gains (losses)Derivative gains (losses)$181 $(25)
Investment gains (losses)Investment gains (losses)(54)(276)
VA/VUL market impacts(1)
VA/VUL market impacts(1)
Less: related amortization(2)
Less: related amortization(2)
87 (59)
Less: VA GLWB economic cost(10,098) (9,455) (29,968) (27,576)Less: VA GLWB economic cost(25)(23)
Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives$45,400
 $9,299
 $35,413
 $286,907
Total non-operating income (loss)Total non-operating income (loss)$73 $(219)
       
(1) Includes amortization of DAC/VOBA and benefits and settlement expenses that are impacted by realized gains (losses).
(1) Represents the immediate impacts on DAC, VOBA, reserves, and other non-cash items in current period results due to changes in current market conditions on estimates of profitability, which are excluded from pre-tax and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) beginning in Q1 of 2021.(1) Represents the immediate impacts on DAC, VOBA, reserves, and other non-cash items in current period results due to changes in current market conditions on estimates of profitability, which are excluded from pre-tax and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) beginning in Q1 of 2021.
(2) Includes amortization of DAC/VOBA and benefits and settlement expenses that are impacted by realized gains (losses).(2) Includes amortization of DAC/VOBA and benefits and settlement expenses that are impacted by realized gains (losses).
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 Operating Segment Assets
As of September 30, 2017
 (Dollars In Thousands)
 
Life
Marketing
 Acquisitions Annuities 
Stable Value
Products
Investments and other assets$14,700,306
 $19,681,306
 $20,442,345
 $4,664,251
DAC and VOBA1,295,708
 77,157
 752,540
 7,605
Other intangibles286,444
 35,187
 173,450
 8,222
Goodwill200,274
 14,524
 336,677
 113,813
Total assets$16,482,732
 $19,808,174
 $21,705,012
 $4,793,891
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Net investment income
Retail Life and Annuity$266 $253 
Acquisitions399 416 
Stable Value Products63 63 
Asset Protection
Corporate and Other(14)14 
Total net investment income$720 $754 
Amortization of DAC and VOBA 
Retail Life and Annuity$87 $(14)
Acquisitions52 
Stable Value Products
Asset Protection15 15 
Corporate and Other
Total amortization of DAC and VOBA$105 $54 
Operating Segment Assets
As of March 31, 2021
 (Dollars In Millions)
Retail Life & AnnuityAcquisitionsStable Value
Products
Investments and other assets$41,555 $54,851 $6,525 
DAC and VOBA2,635 892 10 
Other intangibles359 32 
Goodwill559 24 114 
Total assets$45,108 $55,799 $6,655 
Asset
Protection
Corporate
and Other
Total
Consolidated
Investments and other assets$906 $16,629 $120,466 
DAC and VOBA170 3,707 
Other intangibles98 35 530 
Goodwill129 826 
Total assets$1,303 $16,664 $125,529 
Operating Segment Assets
As of December 31, 2020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Retail Life & AnnuityAcquisitionsStable Value
Products
Investments and other assets$39,874 $55,628 $5,928 
DAC and VOBA2,480 762 
Other intangibles367 33 
Goodwill559 24 114 
Total assets$43,280 $56,447 $6,056 
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Asset
Protection
 
Corporate
and Other
 
Total
Consolidated
Asset
Protection
Corporate
and Other
Total
Consolidated
Investments and other assets$735,538
 $14,591,801
 $74,815,547
Investments and other assets$881 $19,813 $122,124 
DAC and VOBA31,440
 
 2,164,450
DAC and VOBA170 3,420 
Other intangibles135,895
 33,714
 672,912
Other intangibles101 33 540 
Goodwill128,182
 
 793,470
Goodwill129 826 
Total assets$1,031,055
 $14,625,515
 $78,446,379
Total assets$1,281 $19,846 $126,910 

 Operating Segment Assets
As of December 31, 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
 
Life
Marketing
 Acquisitions Annuities 
Stable Value
Products
Investments and other assets$14,050,905
 $19,679,690
 $20,076,818
 $3,373,646
DAC and VOBA1,218,944
 106,532
 655,618
 5,455
Other intangibles300,664
 37,103
 183,449
 8,722
Goodwill200,274
 14,524
 336,677
 113,813
Total assets$15,770,787
 $19,837,849
 $21,252,562
 $3,501,636
 
Asset
Protection
 
Corporate
and Other
 
Total
Consolidated
Investments and other assets$858,648
 $12,920,083
 $70,959,790
DAC and VOBA37,975
 
 2,024,524
Other intangibles143,865
 13,545
 687,348
Goodwill128,182
 
 793,470
Total assets$1,168,670
 $12,933,628
 $74,465,132
16.14.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has evaluated the effects of events subsequent to September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, and through through May 14, 2021, the date wethe Company filed ourits consolidated condensed financial statements with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All accounting and disclosure requirements related to subsequent events are included in ourthe Company's consolidated condensed financial statements.

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with our consolidated condensed financial statements included under Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements (Unaudited), of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016,2020, included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For a more complete understanding of our business and current period results, please read the following MD&A in conjunction with our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
Certain reclassifications have been made in the previously reported financial statements and accompanying notes to make the prior period amounts comparable to those of the current period. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income or shareowner’s equity.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS — CAUTIONARY LANGUAGE
This report reviews our financial condition and results of operations, including our liquidity and capital resources. Historical information is presented and discussed, and where appropriate, factors that may affect future financial performance are also identified and discussed. Certain statements made in this report include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements instead of historical facts and may contain words like “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “will,” “shall,” “may,”“believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “project”, “budget”, “forecast”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “will”, “shall”, “may”, and other words, phrases, or expressions with similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the results contained in the forward-looking statements, and we cannot give assurances that such statements will prove to be correct. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including:
COVID-19 Pandemic
the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic has adversely impacted our business, and the ultimate effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic;
Financial Environment
interest rate fluctuations and sustained periods of low or high interest rates could negatively affect our interest earnings and spread income, or otherwise impact our business;
our investments are subject to market and credit risks, which could be heightened during periods of extreme volatility or disruption in financial and credit markets;
climate change may adversely affect our investment portfolio;
elimination of London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) may adversely affect the interest rates on and value of certain derivatives and floating rate securities we hold and floating rate securities we have issued, the value and profitability of certain real estate lending and other activities we conduct, and any other assets or liabilities whose value is tied to LIBOR;
credit market volatility or disruption could adversely impact our financial condition or results from operations;
disruption of the capital and credit markets could negatively affect our ability to meet our liquidity and financial needs;
equity market volatility could negatively impact our business;
our use of derivative financial instruments within our risk management strategy may not be effective or sufficient;
our ability to grow depends in large part upon the continued availability of capital;
we could be forced to sell investments at a loss to cover policyholder withdrawals;
difficult general economic conditions could materially adversely affect our business and results of operations;
we could be adversely affected by an inability to access our credit facility or FHLB lending;
the amount of statutory capital or risk-based capital that we have and the amount of statutory capital or risk-based capital that we must hold to maintain our financial strength and credit ratings and meet other requirements can vary significantly from time to time and is sensitive to a number of factors outside of our control;
we could be adversely affected by a ratings downgrade or other negative action by a rating organization;
our securities lending program may subject us to liquidity and other risks;
our financial condition or results of operations could be adversely impacted if our assumptions regarding the fair value and future performance of our investments differ from actual experience;
adverse actions of certain funds or their advisers could have a detrimental impact on our ability to sell our variable life and annuity products, or maintain current levels of assets in those products;
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Industry and Regulation
the business of our company is highly regulated and is subject to routine audits, examinations, and actions by regulators, law enforcement agencies, and self-regulatory organizations;
we may be subject to regulations of, or regulations influenced by, international regulatory authorities or initiatives;
the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) actions, pronouncements and initiatives may affect our product profitability, reserve and capital requirements, financial condition or results of operations;
laws, regulations and initiatives related to unreported deaths and unclaimed property and death benefits may result in operational burdens, fines, unexpected payments or escheatments;
we are subject to insurance guaranty fund laws, rules and regulations that could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations;
we are subject to insurable interest laws, rules and regulations that could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations;
laws, rules and regulations promulgated in connection with the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) may adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition;
new and amended regulations regarding the standard of care or standard of conduct applicable to investment professionals, insurance agencies, and financial institutions that recommend or sell annuities or life insurance products may have a material adverse impact on our ability to sell annuities and other products and to retain in-force business and on our financial condition or results of operations;
we may be subject to regulation, investigations, enforcement actions, fines and penalties imposed by the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and other federal and international regulators in connection with our business operations;
changes to tax law, or interpretations of existing tax law could adversely affect our ability to compete with non-insurance products or reduce the demand for certain insurance products;
financial services companies and their subsidiaries are frequently the targets of legal proceedings and increased regulatory scrutiny, including class action litigation, which could result in substantial judgments, and law enforcement investigations;
if our business does not perform well, we may be required to recognize an impairment of our goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets which could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition;
use of reinsurance introduces variability in our statements of income;
our reinsurers could fail to meet assumed obligations, increase rates, terminate agreements or be subject to adverse developments that could affect us;
our policy claims fluctuate from period to period resulting in earnings volatility;
we operate in a mature, highly competitive industry, which could limit our ability to gain or maintain our position in the industry and negatively affect profitability;
developments in technology may impact our business;
our ability to maintain competitive unit costs is dependent upon the level of new sales and persistency of existing business;
Privacy and Cyber Security
a disruption or cyberattack affecting the electronic, communication and information technology systems or other technologies of the Company or those on whom the Company relies could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations;
confidential information maintained in the systems of the Company or other parties upon which the Company relies could be compromised or misappropriated as a result of security breaches or other related lapses or incidents, damaging the Company’s business and reputation and adversely affecting its financial condition and results of operations;
compliance with existing and emerging privacy regulations could result in increased compliance costs and/or lead to changes in business practices and policies, and any failure to protect the confidentiality of consumer information could adversely affect our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations;
Acquisitions, Dispositions or Other Corporate Structural Matters
we may not realize our anticipated financial results from our acquisitions strategy;
assets allocated to the MONY Closed Block benefit only the holders of certain policies; and adverse performance of Closed Block assets or adverse experience of Closed Block liabilities may negatively affect us;
we depend on the ability of our subsidiaries to transfer funds to us to meet our obligations;
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General
exposure to risks related to natural and man-made disasters and catastrophes, such as diseases, epidemics, pandemics (including the novel coronavirus, COVID-19), malicious acts, cyberattacks, terrorist acts, and climate change, could adversely affect our operations and results;
our results and financial condition may be negatively affected should actual experience differ from management’s models, assumptions, or estimates;
we are dependent on the performance of others;
our risk management policies, practices, and procedures could leave us exposed to unidentified or unanticipated risks, which could negatively affect our business or result in losses;
our strategies for mitigating risks arising from our day-to-day operations may prove ineffective resulting in a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition;
events that damage our reputation or the reputation of our industry could adversely impact our business, results of operations, or financial condition;
we may not be able to protect our intellectual property and may be subject to infringement claims;
we may be required to establish a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and capital position; and
new accounting rules, changes to existing accounting rules, or the granting of permitted accounting practices to competitors could negatively impact the Company.
For more information about the risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could affect our future results, please refer to Part I, Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, andsee Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this report, as well as Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.report.
IMPORTANT INVESTOR INFORMATIONIndustry and Regulation
We file reports with the SEC, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other reports as required. The public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. We are an electronic filer and the SEC maintains an internet site at www.sec.gov that contains these reports and other information filed electronically by us. We make available through our website, www.protective.com, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. We will furnish such documents to anyone who requests such copies in writing. Requests for copies should be directed to: Financial Information, Protective Life Corporation, P. O. Box 2606, Birmingham, Alabama 35202, Telephone (205) 268-3912, Fax (205) 268-3642.
We also make available to the public current information, including financial information, regarding the Company and our affiliates on the Financial Information pagebusiness of our website, www.protective.com. We encourage investors, company is highly regulated and is subject to routine audits, examinations, and actions by regulators, law enforcement agencies, and self-regulatory organizations;
we may be subject to regulations of, or regulations influenced by, international regulatory authorities or initiatives;
the mediaNational Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) actions, pronouncements and others interestedinitiatives may affect our product profitability, reserve and capital requirements, financial condition or results of operations;
laws, regulations and initiatives related to unreported deaths and unclaimed property and death benefits may result in us and our affiliates to review the information we post on our website. The information found on our website is not part of thisoperational burdens, fines, unexpected payments or any other report filed with or furnished to the SEC.escheatments;
OVERVIEW
Our Business
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Protective Life Corporation (“PLC”). Founded in 1907, we are the largest operating subsidiary of PLC. On February 1, 2015, PLC became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, a kabushiki kaisha organized under thesubject to insurance guaranty fund laws, of Japan (now known as Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., “Dai-ichi Life”), when DL Investment (Delaware), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life, merged withrules and into PLC. Prior to February 1, 2015, PLC’s stock was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Subsequent to the Merger, PLC and the Company remain SEC registrants for financial reporting purposes in the United States. We provide financial services through the production, distribution, and administration of insurance and investment products. Unless the context otherwise requires, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to the consolidated group of Protective Life Insurance Company and our subsidiaries.
We have several operating segments, each having a strategic focus. An operating segment is distinguished by products, channels of distribution, and/or other strategic distinctions. We periodically evaluate our operating segments and make adjustments to our segment reporting as needed.
Our operating segments are Life Marketing, Acquisitions, Annuities, Stable Value Products, Asset Protection, and Corporate and Other.

Life Marketing- We market fixed universal life (“UL”), indexed universal life (“IUL”), variable universal life (“VUL”), bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”), and level premium term insurance (“traditional”) products on a national basis primarily through networks of independent insurance agents and brokers, broker-dealers, financial institutions, independent marketing organizations, and affinity groups.
Acquisitions - We focus on acquiring, converting, and/or servicing policies and contracts from other companies. This segment’s primary focus is on life insurance policies and annuity productsregulations that were sold to individuals. The level of the segment’s acquisition activity is predicated upon many factors, including available capital, operating capacity, potential return on capital, and market dynamics. Policies acquired through the Acquisitions segment are typically blocks of business where no new policies are being marketed. Therefore earnings and account values are expected to decline as the result of lapses, deaths, and other terminations of coverage unless new acquisitions are made.
Annuities - We market fixed and variable annuity (“VA”) products. These products are primarily sold through broker-dealers, financial institutions, and independent agents and brokers.
Stable Value Products - We sell fixed and floating rate funding agreements directly to the trustees of municipal bond proceeds, money market funds, bank trust departments, and other institutional investors. The segment also issues funding agreements to the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), and markets guaranteed investment contracts (“GICs”) to 401(k) and other qualified retirement savings plans. We also have an unregistered funding agreement-backed notes program which provides for offers of notes to both domestic and international institutional investors.
Asset Protection - We market extended service contracts, guaranteed asset protection ("GAP") products, credit life and disability insurance, and other specialized ancillary products to protect consumers’ investments in automobiles and recreational vehicles. GAP products are designed to cover the difference between the scheduled loan pay-off amount and an asset’s actual cash value in the case of a total loss. Each type of specialized ancillary product protects against damage or other loss to a particular aspect of the underlying asset.
Corporate and Other - This segment primarily consists of net investment income on assets supporting our equity capital, unallocated corporate overhead, and expenses not attributable to the segments above. This segment includes earnings from several non-strategic or runoff lines of business, financing and investment-related transactions, and the operations of several small subsidiaries.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The factors which could affect our future results include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions and the following risks and uncertainties:
General
exposure to risks related to natural and man-made disasters, catastrophes, diseases, epidemics, pandemics, malicious acts, terrorist acts and climate change could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations;
we are subject to insurable interest laws, rules and regulations that could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations;
laws, rules and regulations promulgated in connection with the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) may adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition;
new and results;amended regulations regarding the standard of care or standard of conduct applicable to investment professionals, insurance agencies, and financial institutions that recommend or sell annuities or life insurance products may have a material adverse impact on our ability to sell annuities and other products and to retain in-force business and on our financial condition or results of operations;
we may be subject to regulation, investigations, enforcement actions, fines and penalties imposed by the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and other federal and international regulators in connection with our business operations;
changes to tax law, or interpretations of existing tax law could adversely affect our ability to compete with non-insurance products or reduce the demand for certain insurance products;
financial services companies and their subsidiaries are frequently the targets of legal proceedings and increased regulatory scrutiny, including class action litigation, which could result in substantial judgments, and law enforcement investigations;
if our business does not perform well, we may be required to recognize an impairment of our goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets which could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition;
use of reinsurance introduces variability in our statements of income;
our reinsurers could fail to meet assumed obligations, increase rates, terminate agreements or be subject to adverse developments that could affect us;
our policy claims fluctuate from period to period resulting in earnings volatility;
we operate in a mature, highly competitive industry, which could limit our ability to gain or maintain our position in the industry and negatively affect profitability;
developments in technology may impact our business;
our ability to maintain competitive unit costs is dependent upon the level of new sales and persistency of existing business;
Privacy and Cyber Security
a disruption or cyberattack affecting the electronic, communication and information technology systems or other technologies of the Company or those on whom the Company relies could adversely affect ourthe Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations;
confidential information maintained in the systems of the Company or other parties upon which the Company relies could be compromised or misappropriated as a result of security breaches or other related lapses or incidents, damaging ourthe Company’s business and reputation and adversely affecting ourits financial condition and results of operations;
compliance with existing and emerging privacy regulations could result in increased compliance costs and/or lead to changes in business practices and policies, and any failure to protect the confidentiality of consumer information could adversely affect our resultsreputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition may be negatively affected should actual experience differ from management’s assumptions and estimates;results of operations;
Acquisitions, Dispositions or Other Corporate Structural Matters
we may not realize our anticipated financial results from our acquisitions strategy;
assets allocated to the MONY Closed Block benefit only the holders of certain policies; and adverse performance of Closed Block assets or adverse experience of Closed Block liabilities may negatively affect us;
we depend on the ability of our subsidiaries to transfer funds to us to meet our obligations;
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our use of affiliate and captive reinsurance companies to finance statutory reserves related to our fixed annuity and term and universal life products and to reduce volatility affecting our variable annuity products may be limited or adversely affected by regulatory action, pronouncements, and interpretations;
General
exposure to risks related to natural and man-made disasters and catastrophes, such as diseases, epidemics, pandemics (including the novel coronavirus, COVID-19), malicious acts, cyberattacks, terrorist acts, and climate change, could adversely affect our operations and results;
our results and financial condition may be negatively affected should actual experience differ from management’s models, assumptions, or estimates;
we are dependent on the performance of others;
our risk management policies, practices, and procedures could leave us exposed to unidentified or unanticipated risks, which could negatively affect our business or result in losses;
our strategies for mitigating risks arising from our day-to-day operations may prove ineffective resulting in a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition;
events that damage our reputation or the reputation of our industry could adversely impact our business, results of operations, or financial condition;
Financial Environment
interest rate fluctuations or sustained periods of high or low interest rates could negatively affect our interest earnings and spread income, or otherwise impact our business;
our investments are subject to market and credit risks, which could be heightened during periods of extreme volatility or disruption in financial and credit markets;
equity market volatility could negatively impact our business;
our use of derivative financial instruments within our risk management strategywe may not be effective or sufficient;able to protect our intellectual property and may be subject to infringement claims;
credit market volatility or disruption could adversely impact our financial condition or results from operations;
our ability to grow depends in large part upon the continued availability of capital;
we could be adversely affected by a ratings downgrade or other negative action by a ratings organization;
we could be forced to sell investments at a loss to cover policyholder withdrawals;

disruption of the capital and credit markets could negatively affect our ability to meet our liquidity and financing needs;
difficult general economic conditions could materially adversely affect our business and results of operations;
we may be required to establish a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and capital position; and
wenew accounting rules, changes to existing accounting rules, or the granting of permitted accounting practices to competitors could be adversely affected by an inability to access our credit facility;negatively impact the Company.
we could be adversely affected by an inability to access FHLB lending;
our securities lending program may subject us to liquidityFor more information about the risks, uncertainties, and other risks;factors that could affect our future results, please see Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this report.
our financial condition or results of operations could be adversely impacted if our assumptions regarding the fair value and future performance of our investments differ from actual experience;
adverse actions of certain funds or their advisers could have a detrimental impact on our ability to sell our variable life and annuity products, or maintain current levels of assets in those products;
the amount of statutory capital or risk-based capital that we have and the amount of statutory capital or risk-based capital that we must hold to maintain our financial strength and credit ratings and meet other requirements can vary significantly from time to time and is sensitive to a number of factors outside of our control;
Industry and Regulation
we arethe business of our company is highly regulated and areis subject to routine audits, examinations, and actions by regulators, law enforcement agencies, and self-regulatory organizations;
we may be subject to regulations of, or regulations influenced by, international regulatory authorities or initiatives;
we are subject to the laws, rules, and regulationsNational Association of state, federal, and foreign regulators that could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations;
NAICInsurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) actions, pronouncements and initiatives may affect our product profitability, reserve and capital requirements, financial condition or results of operations;
our use of captive reinsurance companies to finance statutory reserves related to our term and universal life products and to reduce volatility affecting our variable annuity products, may be limited or adversely affected by regulatory action, pronouncements and interpretations;
laws, regulations and initiatives related to unreported deaths and unclaimed property and death benefits may result in operational burdens, fines, unexpected payments or escheatments;
we are subject to insurance guaranty fund laws, whichrules and regulations that could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations;
we are subject to insurable interest laws, whichrules and regulations that could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations;
the Healthcare Act and related regulations could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition;
laws, rules and regulations promulgated in connection with the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) may adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition;
new and amended regulations issued byregarding the Departmentstandard of Labor on April 6, 2016, expanding the definitioncare or standard of "investment advice fiduciary" under ERISAconduct applicable to investment professionals, insurance agencies, and creating and revising several prohibited transactions exemptions for investment activities in light offinancial institutions that expanded definition,recommend or sell annuities or life insurance products may have a material adverse impact on our ability to sell annuities and other products and to retain in-force business and on our financial condition or results of operations;
we may be subject to regulation, investigations, enforcement actions, fines and penalties imposed by the SEC, FINRAthe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and other federal and international regulators in connection with our business operations;
changes to tax law, or interpretations of existing tax law could adversely affect our ability to compete with non-insurance products or reduce the demand for certain insurance products;
financial services companies and their subsidiaries are frequently the targets of legal proceedings and increased regulatory scrutiny, including class action litigation, which could result in substantial judgments;
the financial servicesjudgments, and insurance industries are sometimes the target of law enforcement investigations and the focus of increased regulatory scrutiny;investigations;
new accounting rules, changes to existing accounting rules, or the grant of permitted accounting practices to competitors could negatively impact us;
if our business does not perform well, we may be required to recognize an impairment of our goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets which could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition;
use of reinsurance introduces variability in our statements of income;
our reinsurers could fail to meet assumed obligations, increase rates, terminate agreements or be subject to adverse developments that could affect us;
our policy claims fluctuate from period to period resulting in earnings volatility;
we operate in a mature, highly competitive industry, which could limit our ability to gain or maintain our position in the industry and negatively affect profitability;
developments in technology may impact our business;
our ability to maintain competitive unit costs is dependent upon the level of new sales and persistency of existing business;
Privacy and Cyber Security
a disruption or cyberattack affecting the electronic, communication and information technology systems or other technologies of the Company or those on whom the Company relies could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations;
confidential information maintained in the systems of the Company or other parties upon which the Company relies could be compromised or misappropriated as a result of security breaches or other related lapses or incidents, damaging the Company’s business and reputation and adversely affecting its financial condition and results of operations;
compliance with existing and emerging privacy regulations could result in increased compliance costs and/or lead to changes in business practices and policies, and any failure to protect the confidentiality of consumer information could adversely affect our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations;
Acquisitions, Dispositions or Other Corporate Structural Matters
we may not realize our anticipated financial results from our acquisitions strategy;
assets allocated to the MONY Closed Block benefit only the holders of certain policies; and adverse performance of Closed Block assets or adverse experience of Closed Block liabilities may negatively affect us;
we depend on the ability of our subsidiaries to transfer funds to us to meet our obligations;
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our use of affiliate and captive reinsurance companies to finance statutory reserves related to our fixed annuity and term and universal life products and to reduce volatility affecting our variable annuity products may be limited or adversely affected by regulatory action, pronouncements, and interpretations;
General
exposure to risks related to natural and man-made disasters and catastrophes, such as diseases, epidemics, pandemics (including the novel coronavirus, COVID-19), malicious acts, cyberattacks, terrorist acts, and climate change, could adversely affect our operations and results;
our results and financial condition may be negatively affected should actual experience differ from management’s models, assumptions, or estimates;
we are dependent on the performance of others;
our risk management policies, practices, and procedures could leave us exposed to unidentified or unanticipated risks, which could negatively affect our business or result in losses;
our strategies for mitigating risks arising from our day-to-day operations may prove ineffective resulting in a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition;
events that damage our reputation or the reputation of our industry could adversely impact our business, results of operations, or financial condition;
we may not be able to protect our intellectual property and may be subject to infringement claims.claims;
we may be required to establish a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and capital position; and
new accounting rules, changes to existing accounting rules, or the granting of permitted accounting practices to competitors could negatively impact the Company.
For more information about the risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could affect our future results, please see Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this reportreport.
IMPORTANT INVESTOR INFORMATION
We file reports with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other reports as required. The public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. We are an electronic filer and the SEC maintains an internet site at www.sec.gov that contains these reports and other information filed electronically by us. We make available through PLC’s website, https://investor.protective.com, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC.
We also make available to the public current information, including financial information, regarding the Company and our Annual Reportaffiliates on Form 10-K.the Financial Information page of PLC’s website, https://investor.protective.com. We encourage investors, the media and others interested in us and our affiliates to review the information we post on our website. The information found on our website is not part of this or any other report filed with or furnished to the SEC.
OVERVIEW
Our Business
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Protective Life Corporation (“PLC”). Founded in 1907, we are the largest operating subsidiary of PLC. On February 1, 2015, PLC became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, a kabushiki kaisha organized under the laws of Japan (now known as Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., “Dai-ichi Life”), when DL Investment (Delaware), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life, merged with and into PLC. We provide financial services through the production, distribution, and administration of insurance and investment products. Unless the context otherwise requires, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to the consolidated group of Protective Life Insurance Company and our subsidiaries.
We have several operating segments, each having a strategic focus. An operating segment is distinguished by products, channels of distribution, and/or other strategic distinctions. We periodically evaluate our operating segments and make adjustments to our segment reporting as needed.
Our operating segments are Retail Life and Annuity, Acquisitions, Stable Value Products, and Asset Protection. We have an additional reporting segment referred to as Corporate and Other.
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Retail Life and Annuity- We primarily market fixed universal life (“UL”), indexed universal life (“IUL”), variable universal life (“VUL”), level premium term insurance (“traditional”), bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”), corporate-owned life insurance (“COLI”), fixed annuity, and variable annuity (“VA”) products on a national basis primarily through networks of independent insurance agents and brokers, broker-dealers, financial institutions, independent distribution organizations, and affinity groups.
Acquisitions - We focus on acquiring, converting, and/or servicing policies and contracts from other companies. This segment’s primary focus is on life insurance policies and annuity products that were sold to individuals. The level of the segment’s acquisition activity is predicated upon many factors, including available capital, operating capacity, potential return on capital, and market dynamics. Policies acquired through the Acquisitions segment are typically blocks of business where no new policies are being marketed, however, some recent acquisitions have included ongoing new business activities. Ongoing new product sales written by the Company from these acquisitions are included in the Retail Life and Annuity segment. As a result, earnings and account values are expected to decline as the result of lapses, deaths, and other terminations of coverage unless new acquisitions are made.
Stable Value Products - We sell fixed and floating rate funding agreements directly to the trustees of municipal bond proceeds, money market funds, bank trust departments, and other institutional investors. The segment also issues funding agreements to the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), and markets guaranteed investment contracts (“GICs”) to 401(k) and other qualified retirement savings plans. We also have an unregistered funding agreement-backed notes program which provides for offers of notes to both domestic and international institutional investors.
Asset Protection - We market extended service contracts, guaranteed asset protection (“GAP”) products, credit life and disability insurance, and other specialized ancillary products to protect consumers’ investments in automobiles and recreational vehicles. GAP products are designed to cover the difference between the scheduled loan pay-off amount and an asset’s actual cash value in the case of a total loss. Each type of specialized ancillary product protects against damage or other loss to a particular aspect of the underlying asset.
Corporate and Other - This segment primarily consists of net investment income on assets supporting our equity capital, unallocated corporate overhead, and expenses not attributable to the segments above. This segment includes earnings from several non-strategic or runoff lines of business, financing and investment-related transactions, and the operations of several small subsidiaries.
Impact of COVID-19

Beginning in the first quarter of 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 created significant economic and social disruption in the global economy and financial markets. These events impacted various operational and financial aspects of the Company’s business in 2020 and have and may continue to impact earnings throughout 2021 based on, amongst other factors, the volume and severity of claims related to COVID-19 and the financial disruption caused by the pandemic, which could impact the Company’s investment portfolio.

Retail Life and Annuity segment and Acquisitions segment. The pre-tax adjusted operating income in the Retail Life and Annuity segment and the Acquisitions segment were impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mortality during the three months ended March 31, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in claims in the traditional life and universal life blocks. Throughout 2020, equity market volatility also resulted in significant earnings volatility due to the impact on variable product account values. Since the initial declines at the beginning of the pandemic, equity markets have largely recovered and variable account values have increased. The pandemic will continue to impact earnings based on, amongst other factors, the volume and severity of claims related to COVID-19 and the financial disruption caused by the pandemic, which could impact the Company’s investment portfolio. The pandemic has also affected the manner in which our Acquisitions segment conducts due diligence, negotiates transactions, works with counterparties and integrates acquisitions, in each case adapting processes and procedures to reflect the increased reliance on technology and remote interactions as a result of COVID-19.

Asset Protection segment. The primary impacts from COVID-19 on the Asset Protection segment during 2020 included a negative impact on sales due to lower sales in the auto industry, a reduction in vehicle service and GAP claims as a result of the effect of less miles driven and lower general and administrative expenses, especially with respect to travel costs. While current trends remain positive, there remains uncertainty around the potential effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the segment’s 2021 results, including a potential negative impact on sales if a resurgence in COVID-19 cases result in increased
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shut downs of economic activity or prolonged supply chain issues such as part and chip shortages continue to cause a reduction in auto production and inventories.

Commercial Mortgage Loans. We provide certain relief under the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic Security Act (“the CARES Act”) under its COVID-19 Commercial Mortgage Loan Program (the “Loan Modification Program”). During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we modified 7 loans under the Loan Modification Program, representing $143 million in unpaid principal balance. As of March 31, 2021, since the inception of the CARES Act, there were 295 total loans modified under the Loan Modification Program, representing $2.2 billion in unpaid principal balance. At March 31, 2021, $1.7 billion of these loans have resumed regular principal and interest payments in accordance with the terms of the modification agreements. The modifications under this program include agreements to defer principal payments only and/or to defer principal and interest payments for a specified period of time. None of these modifications were considered troubled debt restructurings.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our accounting policies require the use of judgments relating to a variety of assumptions and estimates, including, but not limited to expectations of current and future mortality, morbidity, persistency, expenses, and interest rates, as well as expectations around the valuations of securities. Because of the inherent uncertainty when using the assumptions and estimates, the effect of certain accounting policies under different conditions or assumptions could be materially different from those reported in the

consolidated condensed financial statements. For a complete listing of our critical accounting policies, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our management and Board of Directors analyzesanalyze and assessesassess the operating performance of each segment using "pre-taxpre-tax adjusted operating income (loss)" and "after-taxafter-tax adjusted operating income (loss)". Consistent with GAAP accounting guidance for segment reporting, pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) is our measure of segment performance. Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) is calculated by adjusting "incomeincome (loss) before income tax", by excluding the following items:
realized gains and losses on investments and derivatives,
changes in the GLWBguaranteed living withdrawal benefits (“GLWB”) embedded derivatives exclusive of the portion attributable to the economic cost of the GLWB,
actual GLWB incurred claims,
immediate impacts from changes in current market conditions on estimates of future profitability on variable annuity and variable universal life products, including impacts on deferred acquisition costs (“DAC”), value of business acquired (“VOBA”), reserves and other items, and
the amortization of DAC, VOBA, and certain policy liabilities that is impacted by the exclusion of these items.


After-tax adjusted operating income (loss) is derived from pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) with the inclusion of income tax expense or benefits associated with pre-tax adjusted operating income. Income tax expense or benefits is allocated to the items excluded from pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) at the statutory federal income tax rate of thirty five percent.for the associated period. Income tax expense or benefits allocated to after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) can vary period to period based on changes in the Company'sour effective income tax rate.
Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) presented below are non-GAAP financial measures. The items excluded from adjusted operating income (loss) are important to understanding the overall results of operations. During the period ended March 31, 2021, the Company began excluding from pre-tax and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) the impacts on DAC, VOBA, reserves and other items due to changes in estimated profitability of variable annuity and variable universal life products as a result of changes in current market conditions. Management believes this change enhances the understanding of the underlying performance trends of these products. Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) are not a substitutes for income before income taxes or net income (loss), respectively. These measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Our belief is that pre-tax and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) enhances management'smanagement’s and the Board of Directors'Directors’ understanding of the ongoing operations, the underlying profitability of each segment, and helps facilitate the allocation of resources.
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In determining the components of the pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) for each segment, premiums and policy fees, other income, benefits and settlement expenses, and amortization of DAC and VOBA are attributed directly to each operating segment. Net investment income is allocated based on directly related assets required for transacting the business of that segment. Realized investment gains (losses) and other operating expenses are allocated to the segments in a manner that most appropriately reflects the operations of that segment. Investments and other assets are allocated based on statutory policy liabilities net of associated statutory policy assets, while DAC/VOBA and goodwill are shown in the segments to which they are attributable.
During 2016, we modified our labeling of our non-GAAP measures presented herein as "Adjusted operating income (loss)" or "Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss)". In previous filings, we referred to "Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss)" as "Pre-tax operating income", "Operating income before tax", or "Segment operating income". In addition, we previously referred to "After-tax adjusted operating income (loss)" as "After-tax operating income" or "Operating earnings". The definition of these labels remains unchanged, but we have modified the labels to provide further clarity that these measures are non-GAAP measures.
We periodically review and update as appropriate our key assumptions used to measure certain balances related to insurance products, including future mortality, expenses, lapses, premium persistency, benefit utilization, investment yields, interest rates, and separate account fund returns. Changes to these assumptions result in adjustments which increase or decrease DAC and VOBA amortization and/or benefits and expenses. TheAssumptions may be updated as part of our annual assumption review process, as well as during our quarterly update of historical business activity. This periodic review and updating of assumptions is collectively referred to as “unlocking.”“unlocking”. When referring to unlocking the reference is to changes in all balance sheet components associated with these assumption changes. The adjustments associated with unlocking can create significant variability from period to period in the profitability of certain of the Company’s operating segments.


Level term policies are policies in which premium rate remains the same for our established level term period (e.g. 20 years). At the end of the level term period, premium rates typically increase significantly and policyholder lapse rates are typically high. Since most of our reinsurance premiums are paid on an annual in advance basis, at each period end, we establish an accrual to adjust for the income effect of policies expected to lapse in the next period. Premiums paid to and refunded by reinsurers is included in reinsurance ceded, while adjustments from the accrual for post level policy lapses is included in the benefits and settlement expenses line in the statements of income (loss). As a result, over time there can be significant volatility in these individual line items due to the impact of business entering the post level period.



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The following table presents a summary of results and reconciles pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) to consolidated income before income tax benefit (expense) and net income:income (loss):
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) 
Retail Life & Annuity$(17)$(11)54.5%
Acquisitions77 75 2.7%
Stable Value Products31 25 24.0%
Asset Protection14 12 16.7%
Corporate and Other(51)(41)24.4%
Pre-tax adjusted operating income54 60 (10.0)%
Non-operating income (loss)73 (219)n/m
Income (loss) before income tax127 (159)n/m
Income tax (expense) benefit(25)30 n/m
Net income (loss)$102 $(129)n/m
Pre-tax adjusted operating income$54 $60 (10.0)%
Adjusted operating income tax expense(9)(16)(43.8)%
After-tax adjusted operating income45 44 2.3%
Non-operating income (loss)73 (219)n/m
Income tax expense on adjustments(16)46 n/m
Net income (loss)$102 $(129)n/m
Non-operating income (loss)
Derivative gains (losses)$181 $(25)n/m
Investment gains (losses)(54)(276)(80.4)%
VA/VUL market impacts(1)
— n/m
Less: related amortization(2)
87 (59)n/m
Less: VA GLWB economic cost(25)(23)8.7%
Total non-operating income (loss)$73 $(219)n/m
(1)  Represents the immediate impacts on DAC, VOBA, reserves and other non-cash items in current period results due to changes in current market conditions on estimates of profitability, which are excluded from pre-tax and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) beginning in Q1 of 2021.
(2)  Includes amortization of DAC/VOBA and benefits and settlement expenses that are impacted by realized gains (losses).
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
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 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) 
      
Life Marketing$10,798
 $(512) $55,217
 $37,712
Acquisitions62,880
 70,157
 184,825
 184,095
Annuities51,779
 43,033
 130,128
 135,789
Stable Value Products27,992
 14,700
 74,258
 44,326
Asset Protection5,187
 4,099
 13,812
 12,496
Corporate and Other(38,054) (46,509) (107,741) (111,499)
Pre-tax adjusted operating income120,582
 84,968
 350,499
 302,919
Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives45,400
 9,299
 35,413
 286,907
Income before income tax165,982
 94,267
 385,912
 589,826
Income tax expense(49,016) (20,965) (120,975) (185,114)
Net income$116,966
 $73,302
 $264,937
 $404,712
        
Pre-tax adjusted operating income$120,582
 $84,968
 $350,499
 $302,919
Adjusted operating income tax (expense) benefit(33,126) (17,710) (108,580) (84,697)
After-tax adjusted operating income87,456
 67,258
 241,919
 218,222
Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives45,400
 9,299
 35,413
 286,907
Income tax benefit (expense) on adjustments(15,890) (3,255) (12,395) (100,417)
Net income$116,966
 $73,302
 $264,937
 $404,712
        
Realized investment (losses) gains:       
Derivative financial instruments$5,302
 $532
 $(119,392) $75,988
All other investments18,150
 24,152
 94,526
 194,644
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings(273) (3,308) (8,259) (6,892)
Less: related amortization(1)
(12,123) 21,532
 (38,570) 4,409
Less: VA GLWB economic cost(10,098) (9,455) (29,968) (27,576)
Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives$45,400
 $9,299
 $35,413
 $286,907
        
(1)  Includes amortization of DAC/VOBA and benefits and settlement expenses that are impacted by realized gains (losses).

For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 as compared to The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 included a $35.6 million, or 42.0%, increase in pre-tax adjusted operating income. The increase consistedTable of a $11.3 million increase in the Life Marketing segment, a $8.7 million increase in the Annuities segment, a $13.3 million increase in the Stable Value Products segment, a $1.1 million increase in the Asset Protection segment, and a $8.5 million increase in the Corporate and Other segment. These increases were partially offset by a $7.3 million decrease in the Acquisitions segment.
Net realized gains on investments and derivatives for the three months ended September 30, 2017, was $45.4 million. These gains were primarily due to net gains on derivatives with PLC of $52.1 million and net gains from sales of securities of $0.7 million. These gains were partially offset by net losses associated with the Annuities segment (after adjusting for economic

cost and amortization) of $3.8 million which is primarily due to the impact of FIA derivatives. The FIA realized losses included a $5.9 million loss associated with certain changes to policyholder assumptions. Additionally, we had net losses of $0.3 million related to the Modco trading portfolio and the associated embedded derivative and impairment losses on available-for-sale securities of $0.3 million.
Life Marketing segment pre-tax adjusted operating income was $10.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, representing an increase of $11.3 million from the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to the impact of prospective unlocking during the current quarter compared to the prior year, offset by an increase in universal life claims during 2017. The segment recorded a favorable $0.6 million of prospective unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to an unfavorable $18.3 million of prospective unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2016.
Acquisitions segment pre-tax adjusted operating income was $62.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of $7.3 million as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to the expected runoff of the in-force blocks of business. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, the segment recorded unfavorable prospective unlocking of $3.7 million as compared to favorable $1.2 million of prospective unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2016.
Annuities segment pre-tax adjusted operating income was $51.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $43.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $8.7 million, or 20.3%. This variance was primarily the result of favorable unlocking, growth in variable annuities ("VA") fee income, and a favorable change in single premium immediate annuities (“SPIA”) mortality. Segment results were positively impacted by $13.0 million of favorable unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $5.7 million of favorable unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2016.Contents
Stable Value segment pre-tax adjusted operating income was $28.0 millionRetail Life and increased $13.3 million, or 90.4%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in adjusted operating earnings primarily resulted from an increase in average account values in addition to an increase in participating mortgage income. Participating mortgage income for the three months ended September 30, 2017, was $12.4 million as compared to $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The adjusted operating spread, which excludes participating income, decreased by 33 basis points for the three months ended September 30, 2017, from the prior year, due primarily to an increase in credited interest.
Asset Protection segment pre-tax adjusted operating income was $5.2 million, representing an increase of $1.1 million, or 26.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. Service contract earnings increased $2.1 million primarily due to favorable loss ratios and the acquisition of US Warranty in the fourth quarter of 2016. Credit insurance earnings increased $0.3 million primarily due to lower loss ratios. Earnings from the GAP product line decreased $1.3 million primarily resulting from higher loss ratios, somewhat offset by additional income provided by US Warranty.
The Corporate and Other segment pre-tax adjusted operating loss was $38.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to a pre-tax adjusted operating loss of $46.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to an increase in investment yields and asset balances.
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 as compared to The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 included a $47.6 million, or 15.7% increase in pre-tax adjusted operating income. The increase consisted of a $17.5 million increase in the Life Marketing segment, a $0.7 million increase in the Acquisitions segment, a $1.3 million increase in the Asset Protection segment, a $29.9 million increase in the Stable Value Products segment, and a $3.8 million increase in the Corporate and Other segment. These increases were partially offset by a $5.7 million decrease in the Annuities segment.
Net realized gains on investments and derivatives for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was $35.4 million. These gains were primarily due to net gains on derivatives with PLC of $34.7 million. Additionally, we had gains in the Annuities segment (after adjusting for economic cost and amortization) of $7.5 million which is primarily due to the impact of VA GLWB and FIA derivatives, net gains from sales of securities of $9.1 million, and net gains of $2.9 million related to Modco trading portfolio activity and the associated embedded derivative. These gains were partially offset by impairment losses on available-for-sale securities of $8.3 million, and mortgage loan losses of $6.8 million. The Annuities segment realized gains were partially offset by a $5.9 million loss due to changes to certain policyholder assumptions associated with the FIA embedded derivative.

Life Marketing segment pre-tax adjusted operating income was $55.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, representing an increase of $17.5 million from the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to the impact of unlocking during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the prior year. The segment recorded a favorable $3.0 million of unlocking for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to an unfavorable $13.2 million of unlocking for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Acquisitions segment pre-tax adjusted operating income was $184.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $0.7 million as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to decreases in life insurance claims and lower amortization of VOBA, partially offset by the expected runoff of the in-force blocks of business. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the segment recorded unfavorable prospective unlocking of $3.7 million.

Annuities segment pre-tax adjusted operating income was $130.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $135.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a decrease of $5.7 million, or 4.2%. This variance was primarily the result of an unfavorable change in SPIA mortality and higher non-deferred expenses, partially offset by increased interest spreads, growth in VA fee income, and favorable unlocking. Segment results were positively impacted by $14.9 million of favorable unlocking for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $6.7 million of favorable unlocking for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Stable Value segment pre-tax adjusted operating income was $74.3 million and increased $29.9 million, or 67.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in adjusted operating earnings primarily resulted from an increase in average account values in addition to an increase in participating mortgage income. Participating mortgage income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was $23.6 million as compared to $10.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The adjusted operating spread, which excludes participating income, decreased by five basis points for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, from the prior year, due primarily to an increase in credited interest.
Asset Protection segment pre-tax adjusted operating income was $13.8 million, representing an increase of $1.3 million, or 10.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Service contract earnings increased $5.8 million primarily due to favorable loss ratios and the acquisition of US Warranty in the fourth quarter of 2016. Credit insurance earnings increased $0.7 million primarily due to lower loss ratios. Earnings from the GAP product line decreased $5.2 million primarily resulting from higher loss ratios, somewhat offset by additional income provided by US Warranty.
The Corporate and Other segment pre-tax adjusted operating loss was $107.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to a pre-tax adjusted operating loss of $111.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to a $3.1 million decrease in benefits and settlement expenses.



Life MarketingAnnuity
Segment Results of Operations
Segment results were as follows:
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
REVENUES 
Gross premiums and policy fees$576 $437 31.8%
Reinsurance ceded(205)33 n/m
Net premiums and policy fees371 470 (21.1)%
Net investment income266 253 5.1%
Realized gains (losses)(22)(20)10.0%
Other income44 41 7.3%
Total operating revenues659 744 (11.4)%
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES  
Benefits and settlement expenses573 638 (10.2)%
Amortization of DAC/VOBA48 68 (29.4)%
Other operating expenses55 49 12.2%
Operating benefits and settlement expenses676 755 (10.5)%
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)(17)(11)54.5%
Non-operating income (loss):
Realized gains (losses)114 (212)n/m
Related benefits and settlement expenses(12)24 n/m
Related amortization of DAC/VOBA(43)82 n/m
VA/VUL market impacts(1)
— n/m
Total non-operating income (loss)64 (106)n/m
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX$47 $(117)n/m
(1)  Represents the immediate impacts on DAC, VOBA, reserves and other non-cash items in current period results due to changes in current market conditions on estimates of profitability, which are excluded from pre-tax and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) beginning in Q1 of 2021.
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
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 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
REVENUES 
      
Gross premiums and policy fees$458,468
 $439,290
 $1,372,864
 $1,329,030
Reinsurance ceded(200,616) (198,301) (601,839) (586,182)
Net premiums and policy fees257,852
 240,989
 771,025
 742,848
Net investment income136,405
 131,603
 410,659
 391,205
Other income768
 703
 1,805
 1,803
Total operating revenues395,025
 373,295
 1,183,489
 1,135,856
Realized gains (losses) - investments334
 85
 (4,041) 4,212
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives1,737
 8,844
 (5,400) 8,053
Total revenues397,096
 382,224
 1,174,048
 1,148,121
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES 
  
  
  
Benefits and settlement expenses345,501
 325,947
 993,424
 949,926
Amortization of DAC/VOBA26,984
 33,560
 86,934
 97,300
Other operating expenses11,742
 14,300
 47,914
 50,918
Operating benefits and settlement expenses384,227
 373,807
 1,128,272
 1,098,144
Amortization related to benefits and settlement expenses(396) 6,122
 (10,250) 4,282
Amortization of DAC/VOBA related to realized gains (losses) - investments427
 401
 938
 431
Total benefits and expenses384,258
 380,330
 1,118,960
 1,102,857
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX12,838
 1,894
 55,088
 45,264
Less: realized gains (losses)2,071
 8,929
 (9,441) 12,265
Less: amortization related to benefits and settlement expenses396
 (6,122) 10,250
 (4,282)
Less: related amortization of DAC/VOBA(427) (401) (938) (431)
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME$10,798
 $(512) $55,217
 $37,712

The following table summarizes key data for the Retail Life Marketingand Annuity segment:
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
Sales By Product
Traditional life(1)
$62 $70 (11.4)%
Universal life(1)
16 11 n/m
BOLI/COLI(2)
421 — n/m
Fixed annuity(3)
443 613 (27.7)%
Variable annuity(3)
219 55 n/m
 $1,161 $749 55.0%
Average Account Values
Universal life$7,698 $7,740 (0.5)%
Variable universal life(4)
1,147 852 34.6%
Fixed annuity(5)
11,818 10,464 12.9%
Variable annuity11,929 11,094 7.5%
$32,592 $30,150 8.1%
Average Life Insurance In-force(6)
  
Traditional$404,683 $367,308 10.2%
Universal life288,623 288,890 (0.1)%
 $693,306 $656,198 5.7%
Interest Spread - Fixed Annuities(7)
  
Net investment income yield3.51 %3.92 %
Interest credited to policyholders2.41 %2.45 %
Interest spread1.10 %1.47 %
As of
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020Percent
Change
(Dollars In Millions)
VA GLWB Benefit Base$9,822 $9,817 0.1%
Account value subject to GLWB rider$8,177 $8,035 1.8%
(1)  Sales data for traditional life insurance, other than Single Premium Whole Life (“SPWL”) insurance, is based on annualized premiums. SPWL insurance sales are based on total single premium dollars received in the period. Universal life sales are based on annualized planned premiums, or “target” premiums if lesser, plus 6% of amounts received in excess of target premiums and 10% of single premiums. “Target” premiums for universal life are those premiums upon which full first year commissions are paid.
(2)  BOLI sales are measured based on total premiums received. COLI sales represent expected premium within one year of policy issue date.
(3)  Sales are measured based on the amount of purchase payments received less surrenders occurring within twelve months of the purchase payments.
(4)  Includes general account balances held within VUL products.
(5)  Includes general account balances held within VA products. Fixed annuity account value is net of non-affiliate reinsurance ceded.
(6)  Amounts are not adjusted for reinsurance ceded.
(7)  Interest spread on average general account values.
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Sales By Product(1)
 
      
Traditional life$721
 $221
 $1,325
 $892
Universal life41,244
 40,871
 127,743
 122,148
 $41,965
 $41,092
 $129,068
 $123,040
Sales By Distribution Channel 
  
  
  
Traditional brokerage$35,320
 $35,314
 $110,066
 $106,056
Institutional4,459
 4,026
 12,262
 12,041
Direct2,186
 1,752
 6,740
 4,943
 $41,965
 $41,092
 $129,068
 $123,040
Average Life Insurance In-force(2)
 
  
  
  
Traditional$342,522,847
 $361,945,424
 $347,481,484
 $366,723,972
Universal life260,101,843
 215,270,993
 248,933,690
 204,771,980
 $602,624,690
 $577,216,417
 $596,415,174
 $571,495,952
Average Account Values 
  
  
  
Universal life$7,644,822
 $7,443,908
 $7,607,208
 $7,415,471
Variable universal life729,171
 620,071
 705,045
 604,555
 $8,373,993
 $8,063,979
 $8,312,253
 $8,020,026
        
(1)  Sales data for traditional life insurance is based on annualized premiums. Universal life sales are based on annualized planned premiums, or "target" premiums if lesser, plus 6% of amounts received in excess of target premiums and 10% of single premiums. "Target" premiums for universal life are those premiums upon which full first year commissions are paid.
(2)  Amounts are not adjusted for reinsurance ceded.    
Operating expenses detail
Other operating expenses for the segment were as follows:
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
First year commissions$48,654
 $46,553
 $147,618
 $142,896
Renewal commissions9,503
 9,645
 28,932
 27,713
First year ceding allowances(729) (875) (1,766) (2,663)
Renewal ceding allowances(48,218) (39,160) (134,492) (117,716)
General & administrative55,533
 50,087
 170,928
 156,022
Taxes, licenses, and fees9,592
 8,316
 26,268
 23,981
Other operating expenses incurred74,335
 74,566
 237,488
 230,233
Less: commissions, allowances & expenses capitalized(62,593) (60,266) (189,574) (179,315)
Other operating expenses$11,742
 $14,300
 $47,914
 $50,918

For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2021, as compared to The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2020
Pre-tax adjusted operating income
Pre-tax adjusted operating income was $10.8loss increased $6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, representing an increase of $11.3 million from the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to the impactunfavorable mortality experience of prospective unlocking during the current quarter compared to the prior year,approximately $60 million, lower annuity investment spread of $8 million, and higher expenses of $5 million, partially offset by an increasehigher investment income on the life blocks of $17 million, favorable change in universal life claims during 2017. The segment recordedthe guaranteed benefit reserve of $13 million, and a net favorable $0.6change in unlocking of $33 million of prospective unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to an unfavorable $18.3 millionprior year.
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Operating revenues
Total operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2017, increased $21.7 million, or 5.8%, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. This increase was driven by higher policy fees and higher investment income.
Net premiums and policy fees

Net premiums and policy fees increaseddecreased by $16.9$99 million or 7.0%, fordriven by higher traditional life net premiums during the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016,first quarter of 2020 primarily due to an increasefluctuations in policy fees associated with continued growththe number of policies entering their post level period at the end of 2019. These policies cause fluctuations in universal life business.reinsurance premiums between periods for those contracts that enter the grace period and subsequently lapse.
Net investment income
Net investment income in the segment increased $4.8$13 million or 3.6%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. Of the increase in net investment income, $4.0 million resulted from growthdriven by higher liability balances in the universal life block, of business. Traditional lifehigher yields, partially offset by lower investment income increased $0.2 million.in the traditional life block.

Other income

Other income remained consistent for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as comparedincreased $3 million due to the three months ended September 30, 2016.higher fixed annuity fee income.

Benefits and settlement expenses

Benefits and settlement expenses increaseddecreased by $19.6$65 million or 6.0%,driven by a $100 million decrease in reserves changes in the traditional life block due to fluctuations in the number of policies entering their post level period at the end of 2019, a net favorable change in unlocking of $2 million, and a decrease in fixed annuity guaranteed benefit reserves, offset in part by higher mortality experience of approximately $60 million and higher annuity credited interest. The net favorable change in unlocking is comprised of unfavorable unlocking of $7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2021, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, due to an increase in universal life claims and traditional life reserves, partially offset by prospectiveunfavorable unlocking during the third quarter of 2017 as compared to the third quarter of 2016. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, universal life unlocking increased policy benefits and settlement expenses $1.8 million, as compared to an increase of $17.9$9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Assumption changes related to reinsurance, lapse rates, and yields contributed to the unlocking in 2017. Unlocking in 2016 was largely driven by assumption changes to reinsurance and yields.prior year.


Amortization of DAC/VOBA


DAC/VOBA amortization decreased $6.6$20 million or 19.6%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017,due to a favorable change in unlocking, offset in part by other unfavorable changes in universal life and annuity DAC/VOBA amortization related to changes in product cash flows. Segment results were negatively impacted by $13 million of unfavorable unlocking in 2021, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, due to higher VOBA amortization$44 million of unfavorable unlocking in the traditional block resulting from higher lapses and the impact of unlocking. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, universal life unlocking decreased amortization $3.6 million, as compared to a decrease of $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.prior year.
Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses decreased $2.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. This decrease was driven by lower new business acquisition costs after capitalization and higher reinsurance allowances, offset by higher commissions and general and administrative expenses.
Sales
Sales for the segment increased $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. Universal life sales increased $0.4$6 million primarily due to an expansion in distribution partners and focused efforts with existing partners.
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017, as compared to The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Pre-tax adjusted operating income
Pre-tax adjusted operating income was $55.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, representing an increase of $17.5 million from the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to the impact of unlocking during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the prior year. The segment recorded a favorable $3.0 million of unlocking for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to an unfavorable $13.2 million of unlocking for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Operating revenues
Total operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, increased $47.6 million, or 4.2%, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This increase was driven by higher policy feesacquisition expense, higher ceding allowances, higher maintenance and overhead expenses, higher taxes, and higher investment income due to increases in net in-force reserves, offset in part by lower traditional life premiums.
Net premiums and policy fees
Net premiums and policy fees increased by $28.2 million, or 3.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, due to an increase in policy fees associated with continued growth in universal life business. Offsetting this was a decrease in traditional life premiums.
Net investment income
Net investment income in the segment increased $19.5 million, or 5.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Of the increase in net investment income, $15.9 million resulted from growth in the universal life block of business. Traditional life investment income increased $2.0 million.
Other income
Other income remained consistent for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Benefits and settlement expenses
Benefits and settlement expenses increased by $43.5 million, or 4.6%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, due primarily to an increase in universal life claims,commission expense, partially offset by unlocking. Forfavorable changes in legal expense accruals during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, universal life unlocking increased policy benefits and settlement expenses $1.3 million, as compared to an increase of $15.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.period.

Amortization of DAC/VOBA

DAC/VOBA amortization decreased $10.4 million, or 10.7%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, due to lower VOBA amortization in the traditional blocks resulting from decreased lapses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, universal life unlocking decreased amortization $4.4 million, as compared to a decrease of $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses decreased $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This decrease was driven by higher reinsurance allowances, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses.
Sales
Sales for the segment increased $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Universal life sales increased $5.6 million primarily due to an expansion in distribution partners and focused efforts with existing partners.
Reinsurance
Currently, the Retail Life Marketingand Annuity segment reinsures significant amounts of its life insurance in-force. Pursuant to the underlying reinsurance contracts, reinsurers pay allowances to the segment as a percentage of both first year and renewal premiums. Reinsurance allowances represent the amount the reinsurer is willing to pay for reimbursement of acquisition costs incurred by the direct writer of the business. A portion of reinsurance allowances received is deferred as part of DAC and a portion is recognized immediately as a reduction of other operating expenses. As the non-deferred portion of allowances reduces operating expenses in the period received, these amounts represent a net increase to adjusted operating income during that period.
Reinsurance allowances do not affect the methodology used to amortize DAC or the period over which such DAC is amortized. However, they do affect the amounts recognized as DAC amortization. DAC on universal life-type, limited-payment long duration, and investment contracts business is amortized based on the estimated gross profits of the policies in-force. Reinsurance allowances are considered in the determination of estimated gross profits, and therefore, impact DAC amortization on these lines of business. Deferred reinsurance allowances on level term business are recorded as ceded DAC, which is amortized over the estimated ceded premiums of the policies in-force. Thus, deferred reinsurance allowances may impact DAC amortization. A more detailed discussion of the components of reinsurance can be found in the Reinsurance section of Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. 

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Reinsurance impacted the Retail Life Marketingand Annuity segment line items as shown in the following table:
Retail Life Marketingand Annuity Segment
Line Item Impact of Reinsurance
For The
Three Months Ended
March 30,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
REVENUES 
Reinsurance ceded$(205)$33 n/m
Other income(1)— n/m
Total operating revenues(206)33 n/m
Realized gains (losses)(4)— n/m
Total revenues(210)33 n/m
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Benefits and settlement expenses(263)76 n/m
Amortization of DAC/VOBA(1)(1)—%
Other operating expenses(1)
(45)(51)(11.8)%
Operating benefits and expenses(309)24 n/m
Benefits and settlement expenses related to realized gains (losses)(2)n/m
Amortization of DAC/VOBA related to realized gains (losses)(1)n/m
Total benefits and expenses(309)27 n/m
NET IMPACT OF REINSURANCE$99 $n/m
(1)  Other operating expenses ceded per the income statement are equal to reinsurance allowances recognized after capitalization.
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
REVENUES 
      
Reinsurance ceded$(200,616) $(198,301) $(601,839) $(586,182)
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES 
  
  
  
Benefits and settlement expenses(170,468) (180,232) (504,652) (555,964)
Amortization of DAC/VOBA(1,418) (1,230) (4,270) (4,610)
Other operating expenses(1)
(46,756) (38,149) (130,426) (114,260)
Total benefits and expenses(218,642) (219,611) (639,348) (674,834)
        
NET IMPACT OF REINSURANCE$18,026
 $21,310
 $37,509
 $88,652
        
Allowances received$(48,948) $(40,035) $(136,258) $(120,379)
Less: Amount deferred2,192
 1,886
 5,832
 6,119
Allowances recognized (ceded other operating expenses)(1)
$(46,756) $(38,149) $(130,426) $(114,260)
        
(1)  Other operating expenses ceded per the income statement are equal to reinsurance allowances recognized after capitalization.

The table above does not reflect the impact of reinsurance on our net investment income. By ceding business to the assuming companies, we forgo investment income on the reserves ceded. Conversely, the assuming companies will receive investment income on the reserves assumed, which will increase the assuming companies’ profitability on the business that we cede. The net investment income impact to us and the assuming companies has not been quantified. The impact of including foregone investment income would be to substantially reduce the favorable net impact of reinsurance reflected above. We estimate that the impact of foregone investment income would be to reduce the net impact of reinsurance presented in the table above by 170% to 380%. The Retail Life Marketingand Annuity segment’s reinsurance programs do not materially impact the “other income”other income line of our income statement.
As shown above, reinsurance had a favorable impact on the Life Marketing segment’s operating income for the periods presented above. The impact of reinsurance is largely due to our quota share coinsurance program in place prior to mid-2005. Under that program, generally 90% of the segment’s traditional new business was ceded to reinsurers. Since mid-2005, a much smaller percentage of overall term business has been ceded due to a change in reinsurance strategy on traditional business. In addition, since 2012, a much smaller percentage of the segment’s new universal life business has been ceded. As a result of that change, the relative impact of reinsurance on the Life Marketing segment’s overall results is expected to decrease over time. While the significance of reinsurance is expected to decline over time, the overall impact of reinsurance for a given period may fluctuate due to variations in mortality, the unlocking of balances, and the impact of term policies in the post-level period.
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, as compared to The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2020

The higher ceded premiumpremiums and policy fees for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2020, was caused primarilydriven by higher universal life policy fees of $12.3 million, slightly offset by lower ceded premiums in the traditional life premiums of $10.4 million. Ceded traditional life premiums for the three months ended September 30, 2017, decreased from the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarilyblock due to fluctuations in the number of policies entering their post level term activity.period at the end of 2019. These policies cause fluctuations in reinsurance premiums between periods for those contracts that enter the grace period and subsequently lapse.

Ceded benefits and settlement expenses were lowerhigher for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2020, due to lowerhigher mortality experience in the universal life and traditional life ceded claimsblocks and a decrease inhigher ceded reserves partially offset by higher universalin the traditional life ceded claims. Traditional ceded benefits and settlementblock due to fluctuations in the number of policies entering their post level period at the end of 2019.

Ceded other operating expenses decreased $23.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarilyMarch 31, 2020, due to lower ceded reservesceding allowances on the universal life and claims. Universaltraditional life ceded benefits increased $12.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, due to an increase in ceded claims.
Ceded amortization of DAC and VOBA increased slightly for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.
blocks. Ceded other operating expenses reflect the impact of reinsurance allowances, net of amounts deferred.


For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017, as compared to The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
The higher ceded premium and policy fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, was caused primarily by higher universal life policy fees
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Table of $33.1 million, offset by lower ceded traditional life premiums of $16.9 million. Ceded traditional life premiums for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, decreased from the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to post level term activity.Contents
Ceded benefits and settlement expenses were lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, due to lower ceded claims and reserves. Traditional ceded benefits decreased $36.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to lower ceded reserves. Universal life ceded benefits decreased $14.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, due to a decrease in ceded claims, partially offset by an increase in ceded reserves. Ceded universal life claims were $18.0 million lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, driven by fewer high dollar claims during the current year.
Ceded amortization of DAC and VOBA decreased slightly for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Ceded other operating expenses reflect the impact of reinsurance allowances net of amounts deferred.

Acquisitions
Segment Results of Operations
Segment results were as follows:
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
REVENUES 
Gross premiums and policy fees$442 $381 16.0%
Reinsurance ceded(66)(23)n/m
Net premiums and policy fees376 358 5.0%
Net investment income399 416 (4.1)%
Realized gains (losses)(3)(3)—%
Other income50 (86.0)%
Total operating revenues779 821 (5.1)%
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES  
Benefits and settlement expenses644 671 (4.0)%
Amortization of VOBA(2)11 n/m
Other operating expenses60 64 (6.3)%
Operating benefits and expenses702 746 (5.9)%
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME77 75 2.7%
Non-operating income (loss)
Realized gains (losses)10 (22)n/m
Related benefits and settlement expenses(27)(6)n/m
Related amortization of VOBA(5)(41)n/m
VA/VUL market impacts(1)
— n/m
Total non-operating income (loss)(19)(69)n/m
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX$58 $n/m
(1)  Represents the immediate impacts on DAC, VOBA, reserves and other non-cash items in current period results due to changes in current market conditions on estimates of profitability, which are excluded from pre-tax and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) beginning in Q1 of 2021.
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
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 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
REVENUES 
      
Gross premiums and policy fees$270,303
 $280,598
 $828,252
 $877,215
Reinsurance ceded(78,647) (81,457) (239,785) (259,284)
Net premiums and policy fees191,656
 199,141
 588,467
 617,931
Net investment income181,714
 190,890
 561,632
 567,559
Other income2,515
 2,771
 8,350
 8,223
Total operating revenues375,885
 392,802
 1,158,449
 1,193,713
Realized gains (losses) - investments19,675
 22,825
 95,135
 182,428
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives(19,741) (24,610) (88,934) (106,469)
Total revenues375,819
 391,017
 1,164,650
 1,269,672
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES 
  
  
  
Benefits and settlement expenses286,035
 293,616
 894,509
 913,344
Amortization of VOBA(453) (836) (3,362) 8,256
Other operating expenses27,423
 29,865
 82,477
 88,018
Operating benefits and expenses313,005
 322,645
 973,624
 1,009,618
Amortization related to benefits and settlement expenses2,603
 2,807
 7,109
 8,495
Amortization of VOBA related to realized gains (losses) - investments(27) (44) (183) (40)
Total benefits and expenses315,581
 325,408
 980,550
 1,018,073
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX60,238
 65,609
 184,100
 251,599
Less: realized gains (losses)(66) (1,785) 6,201
 75,959
Less: amortization related to benefits and settlement expenses(2,603) (2,807) (7,109) (8,495)
Less: related amortization of VOBA27
 44
 183
 40
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME$62,880
 $70,157
 $184,825
 $184,095

The following table summarizes key data for the Acquisitions segment:
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Average Life Insurance In-Force(1)
 
      
Traditional$225,506,328
 $241,585,970
 $229,375,136
 $231,957,799
Universal life27,216,155
 29,401,602
 27,725,925
 29,863,714
 $252,722,483
 $270,987,572
 $257,101,061
 $261,821,513
Average Account Values 
  
  
  
Universal life$4,194,821
 $4,253,363
 $4,203,635
 $4,279,809
Fixed annuity(2)
3,545,906
 3,550,366
 3,523,691
 3,567,036
Variable annuity1,194,958
 1,174,310
 1,181,037
 1,185,166
 $8,935,685
 $8,978,039
 $8,908,363
 $9,032,011
Interest Spread - Fixed Annuities 
  
  
  
Net investment income yield3.97% 3.95% 3.99% 3.97%
Interest credited to policyholders3.29% 3.25% 3.27% 3.28%
Interest spread(3)
0.68% 0.70% 0.72% 0.69%
        
(1)  Amounts are not adjusted for reinsurance ceded.
(2)  Includes general account balances held within variable annuity products and is net of coinsurance ceded.
(3)  Earned rates exclude portfolios supporting modified coinsurance and crediting rates exclude 100% cessions.
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
Average Life Insurance In-Force(1)
 
Traditional$232,140 $250,648 (7.4)%
Universal life68,163 67,618 0.8%
 $300,303 $318,266 (5.6)%
Average Account Values  
Universal life(2)
$15,424 $15,549 (0.8)%
Variable universal life8,887 7,280 22.1%
Fixed annuity(2)
9,711 10,494 (7.5)%
Variable annuity5,462 4,532 20.5%
 $39,484 $37,855 4.3%
Interest Spread - Fixed Annuities  
Net investment income yield3.98 %3.95 %
Interest credited to policyholders3.47 %3.28 %
Interest spread(3)
0.51 %0.67 %
(1)  Amounts are not adjusted for reinsurance ceded.
(2)  Includes general account balances held within variable products and is net of reinsurance ceded. Excludes structured annuity products.
(3)  Interest spread on average general account values
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021 as compared to The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2020

Pre-tax adjusted operating income
Pre-tax adjusted operating income was $62.9$77 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, a decreasean increase of $7.3$2 million as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016,which was primarily due to thedriven by favorable unlocking, favorable mortality on payout annuities, and decreased expenses, partially offset by increased traditional life and universal life claims and expected runoff of the in-force blocks of business. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, the segment recorded unfavorable prospective unlocking of $3.7 million as compared to favorable $1.2 million of prospective unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Operating revenues

Net premiums and policy fees decreased $7.5increased $18 million, or 3.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to a change in the classification of certain policy fees, partially offset by lower traditional life net premiums during the first quarter of 2020 due to fluctuations in the number of policies entering their post level period at the end of 2019 and expected runoff of the in-force blocks of business.

Net investment income decreased $9.2$17 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.
Total benefits and expenses
Total benefits and expenses decreased $9.8 million, or 3.0%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to the expected runoff of the in-force blocks of business, partly offset by unfavorable mortality experience and higher amortization of VOBA.
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017, as compared to The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Pre-tax adjusted operating income
Pre-tax adjusted operating income was $184.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $0.7 million as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to lower operating expenses and VOBA amortization, partially offset by the expected runoff of the in-force blocks of business. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the segment recorded unfavorable prospective unlocking of $3.7 million.
Operating revenues
Net premiums and policy fees decreased $29.5 million, or 4.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to the expected runoff of the in-force blocks of business. Net investment income decreased $5.9 million, or 1.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to expected runoff of the in-force blocks of business. Also, other income decreased $43 million due to a change in the classification of certain policy fees and a $15 million one-time gain in the prior year.


Total benefits andOperating expenses
Total benefits
Benefits and settlement expenses decreased $37.5$27 million, or 3.7%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to improved mortality experiencea decrease in reserve changes in the traditional life block due to fluctuations in the number of policies entering their post level period at the end of 2019, a decrease in payout annuity reserves due to increased deaths, a favorable change in unlocking, and lower amortization of VOBA, as well as the expected runoff of the in-force blocks of business. This decrease was partly offset by higher traditional and universal life claims and higher annuity credited interest.


ReinsuranceVOBA amortization decreased $13 million primarily due to favorable unlocking. Segment results were negatively impacted by $1 million of unfavorable unlocking in 2021, as compared to $12 million of unfavorable unlocking in the prior year.

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Other operating expenses decreased $4 million primarily due to lower acquisition expense, lower maintenance and overhead expenses, lower taxes, and lower interest expense. This decrease was partly offset by higher commission expense during the current period.

Reinsurance

The Acquisitions segment currently reinsures portions of both its life and annuity in-force. The cost of reinsurance to the segment is reflected in the chart shown below. A more detailed discussion of the components of reinsurance can be found in the Reinsurance section of Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2020.

Impact of reinsurance

Reinsurance impacted the Acquisitions segment line items as shown in the following table:

Acquisitions Segment
Line Item Impact of Reinsurance
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
REVENUES 
Reinsurance ceded$(66)$(23)n/m
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Benefits and settlement expenses(80)(10)n/m
Other operating expenses(7)(7)—%
Total benefits and expenses(87)(17)n/m
NET IMPACT OF REINSURANCE(1)
$21 $(6)n/m
(1)  Assumes no investment income on reinsurance. Foregone investment income would substantially reduce the favorable impact of reinsurance.
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
REVENUES 
      
Reinsurance ceded$(78,647) $(81,457) $(239,785) $(259,284)
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES 
  
  
  
Benefits and settlement expenses(53,233) (65,188) (207,339) (199,412)
Amortization of value of business acquired(183) (130) (440) (325)
Other operating expenses(9,710) (10,389) (29,272) (32,379)
Total benefits and expenses(63,126) (75,707) (237,051) (232,116)
        
NET IMPACT OF REINSURANCE(1)
$(15,521) $(5,750) $(2,734) $(27,168)
        
(1)  Assumes no investment income on reinsurance. Foregone investment income would substantially reduce the favorable impact of reinsurance.
The segment’s reinsurance programs do not materially impact the other income line of theour income statement. In addition, net investment income generally has no direct impact on reinsurance cost. However, by ceding business to the assuming companies, we forgo investment income on the reserves ceded to the assuming companies. Conversely, the assuming companies will receive investment income on the reserves assumed which will increase the assuming companies’ profitability on business assumed from the Company. For business ceded under modified coinsurance arrangements, the amount of investment income attributable to the assuming company is included as part of the overall change in policy reserves and, as such, is reflected in benefit and settlement expenses. The net investment income impact to us and the assuming companies has not been quantified as it is not fully reflected in our consolidated financial statements.
For The net impact of reinsurance was less favorable by $9.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,Three Months Ended March 31, 2021, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to lower ceded benefits and expenses. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, ceded revenues decreased by $2.8 million, while ceded benefits and expenses decreased by $12.6 million primarily due to lower ceded claims.The Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

The net impact of reinsurance was more favorable by $24.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to lower ceded revenues and higher ceded benefits and expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, ceded revenues decreased by $19.5 million, while ceded benefits and expenses increased by $4.9$27 million primarily due to higher ceded claims.


Annuities
Segment Resultsbenefits and expenses of Operations
Segment results were as follows:
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
REVENUES 
      
Gross premiums and policy fees$38,259
 $37,560
 $114,294
 $109,571
Reinsurance ceded(19,569) (20,138) (59,446) (60,232)
Net premiums and policy fees18,690
 17,422
 54,848
 49,339
Net investment income78,903
 81,747
 235,468
 239,668
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives(10,098) (9,455) (29,968) (27,576)
Other income41,950
 41,312
 125,920
 118,477
Total operating revenues129,445
 131,026
 386,268
 379,908
Realized gains (losses) - investments135
 (3,655) (256) (3,357)
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives, net of economic cost(18,710) 11,894
 (28,423) 169,827
Total revenues110,870
 139,265
 357,589
 546,378
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES 
  
  
  
Benefits and settlement expenses52,889
 60,199
 159,346
 157,735
Amortization of DAC/VOBA(11,741) (6,913) (11,647) (15,211)
Other operating expenses36,518
 34,707
 108,441
 101,595
Operating benefits and expenses77,666
 87,993
 256,140
 244,119
Amortization related to benefits and settlement expenses1,157
 220
 3,569
 3,190
Amortization of DAC/VOBA related to realized gains (losses) - investments(15,887) 12,026
 (39,753) (11,949)
Total benefits and expenses62,936
 100,239
 219,956
 235,360
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX47,934
 39,026
 137,633
 311,018
Less: realized gains (losses) - investments135
 (3,655) (256) (3,357)
Less: realized gains (losses) - derivatives, net of economic cost(18,710) 11,894
 (28,423) 169,827
Less: amortization related to benefits and settlement expenses(1,157) (220) (3,569) (3,190)
Less: related amortization of DAC/VOBA15,887
 (12,026) 39,753
 11,949
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME$51,779
 $43,033
 $130,128
 $135,789

The following tables summarize key data for the Annuities segment:
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Sales(1)
 
      
Fixed annuity$246,914
 $180,889
 $806,432
 $561,425
Variable annuity87,045
 154,731
 323,650
 479,828
 $333,959
 $335,620
 $1,130,082
 $1,041,253
Average Account Values 
  
  
  
   Fixed annuity(2)
$8,297,792
 $8,162,296
 $8,188,092
 $8,202,283
Variable annuity13,082,417
 12,534,520
 12,977,656
 12,261,077
 $21,380,209
 $20,696,816
 $21,165,748
 $20,463,360
Interest Spread - Fixed Annuities(3)
 
  
  
  
Net investment income yield3.73% 3.76% 3.68% 3.69%
Interest credited to policyholders2.53
 2.66
 2.52
 2.67
Interest spread1.20% 1.10% 1.16% 1.02%
        
(1)  Sales are measured based on the amount of purchase payments received less surrenders occurring within twelve months of the purchase payments.
(2)  Includes general account balances held within VA products.
(3)  Interest spread on average general account values.

 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Derivatives related to VA contracts: 
      
Interest rate futures - VA$549
 $(7,002) $16,746
 $62,065
Equity futures - VA(25,959) (41,836) (75,389) (66,392)
Currency futures - VA(6,092) 934
 (22,366) 5,888
Equity options - VA(23,307) (36,482) (76,376) (23,410)
Interest rate swaptions - VA(292) (229) (2,423) (3,212)
Interest rate swaps - VA5,342
 14,737
 31,331
 221,884
Total return swaps - VA(8,057) 
 (9,675) 
Embedded derivative - GLWB(1)
485
 24,150
 (13,306) (108,545)
Funds withheld derivative35,821
 53,834
 103,746
 63,886
Total derivatives related to VA contracts(21,510) 8,106
 (47,712) 152,164
Derivatives related to FIA contracts: 
  
  
  
Embedded derivative - FIA(18,606) (14,486) (40,351) (15,938)
Equity futures - FIA66
 2,236
 161
 4,269
Volatility futures - FIA
 
 
 
Equity options - FIA11,242
 6,583
 29,511
 1,756
Total derivatives related to FIA contracts(7,298) (5,667) (10,679) (9,913)
VA GLWB economic cost(2)
10,098
 9,455
 29,968
 27,576
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives, net of economic cost$(18,710) $11,894
 $(28,423) $169,827
        
(1) Includes impact of nonperformance risk of $0.3 million and $(11.6) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and $(1.7) million and $9.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.
(2) Economic cost is the long-term expected average cost of providing the product benefit over the life of the policy based on product pricing assumptions. These include assumptions about the economic/market environment, and elective and non-elective policy owner behavior (e.g. lapses, withdrawal timing, mortality, etc.).
 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
GMDB - Net amount at risk(1)
$72,809
 $102,710
GMDB Reserves24,118
 24,734
GLWB and GMAB Reserves20,326
 7,018
Account value subject to GLWB rider9,657,797
 9,486,773
GLWB Benefit Base10,566,159
 10,559,907
GMAB Benefit Base3,313
 3,770
S&P 500® Index2,519
 2,239
    
(1) Guaranteed benefits in excess of contract holder account balance.
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017, as compared to The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Pre-tax adjusted operating income
Pre-tax adjusted operating income was $51.8$70 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $43.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $8.7 million, or 20.3%. This variance was primarily the result of favorable unlocking, growth in VA fee income, and a favorable change in SPIA mortality. Segment results were positively impacted by $13.0 million of favorable unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $5.7 million of favorable unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Operating revenues
Segment operating revenues decreased $1.6 million, or 1.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to lower investment incomehigher ceded claims in the universal life and traditional life blocks and higher GLWB economic costceded reserves in the VA line of business. Those impacts were partiallytraditional life block due to post level activity, which was partly offset by higher policy fees and other income fromceded revenue of $43 million in the VA line of business. Average fixed account balances increased 1.7% and average variable account balances increased 4.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.
Benefits and settlement expenses
Benefits and settlement expenses decreased $7.3 million, or 12.1%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. This decrease was primarily the result of a favorable change in SPIA mortality, lower credited interest and a favorable change in unlocking. Included in benefits and settlement expenses was $0.1 million of favorable unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $0.9 million of unfavorable unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2016.
Amortization of DAC and VOBA
DAC and VOBA amortization favorably changed by $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The favorable changes in DAC and VOBA amortization were primarilytraditional life block due to favorable unlocking from lower lapse assumptions. DAC and VOBA unlocking for the three months ended September 30, 2017, was $12.9 million favorable as compared to $6.6 million favorable for the three months ended September 30, 2016.
Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses increased $1.8 million, or 5.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016 due to higher non-deferred acquisition expense, maintenance and overhead, and non-deferred commission expense.
Sales
Total sales decreased $1.7 million, or 0.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. Sales of variable annuities decreased $67.7 million, or 43.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to disruptionsfluctuations in the broader market driven by regulatory rule changesnumber of policies entering their post level period at the end of 2019. These policies cause fluctuations in reinsurance premiums between periods for those contracts that enter the grace period and the relative competitivenesssubsequently lapse.

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 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
REVENUES 
      
Reinsurance ceded$(19,569) $(20,138) $(59,446) $(60,232)
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives11,161
 11,298
 33,560
 33,834
Total operating revenues(8,408) (8,840) (25,886) (26,398)
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives, net of economic cost24,406
 (24,268) 72,784
 167,805
Total revenues15,998
 (33,108) 46,898
 141,407
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES 
  
  
  
Benefits and settlement expenses(217) (8) (191) (1,412)
Amortization of DAC/VOBA
 
 
 
Other operating expenses(453) (481) (1,379) (1,461)
Operating benefits and expenses(670) (489) (1,570) (2,873)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs related to realized gain (loss) investments
 
 
 
Total benefit and expenses(670) (489) (1,570) (2,873)
NET IMPACT OF REINSURANCE$16,668
 $(32,619) $48,468
 $144,280
The table above does not reflect the impact of reinsurance on our net investment income. The net investment income impact to us and the assuming company has been quantified and is immaterial. The Annuities segment’s reinsurance programs do not materially impact the “other income” line of our income statement.
The net impact of reinsurance was favorable by $16.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the unfavorable net impact of $32.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.
The net impact of reinsurance was favorable by $48.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the favorable net impact of $144.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Stable Value Products
Segment Results of Operations
Segment results were as follows:
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
REVENUES 
      
Net investment income$49,962
 $27,033
 $130,816
 $76,008
Other income
 176
 
 176
Total operating revenues49,962
 27,209
 130,816
 76,184
Realized gains (losses)(29) 171
 2,047
 7,335
Total revenues49,933
 27,380
 132,863
 83,519
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES   
  
  
Benefits and settlement expenses19,121
 11,413
 51,074
 29,133
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs607
 359
 1,613
 713
Other operating expenses2,242
 737
 3,871
 2,012
Total benefits and expenses21,970
 12,509
 56,558
 31,858
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX27,963
 14,871
 76,305
 51,661
Less: realized gains (losses)(29) 171
 2,047
 7,335
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME$27,992
 $14,700
 $74,258
 $44,326
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
REVENUES 
Net investment income$63 $63 —%
Other income— — —%
Total operating revenues63 63 —%
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES 
Benefits and settlement expenses30 36 (16.7)%
Amortization of DAC—%
Other operating expenses—%
Total benefits and expenses32 38 (15.8)%
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME31 25 24.0%
Add: realized gains (losses)18 (26)n/m
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX$49 $(1)n/m
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
The following table summarizes key data for the Stable Value Products segment: 
For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
2017 2016 2017 201620212020Change
(Dollars In Thousands) (Dollars In Millions)
Sales(1)
 
      
Sales(1)
 
GIC$50,000
 $4,800
 $107,000
 $61,800
GIC$— $n/m
GFA900,000
 650,000
 1,650,000
 1,550,000
GFA875 500 75.0%
$950,000
 $654,800
 $1,757,000
 $1,611,800
$875 $503 74.0%
       
Average Account Values$4,184,418
 $2,928,148
 $3,947,056
 $2,524,249
Average Account Values$6,624 $5,670 16.8%
Ending Account Values$4,793,890
 $3,412,041
 $4,793,890
 $3,412,041
Ending Account Values$6,655 $5,886 13.1%
       
Operating Spread 
  
  
  
Operating Spread 
Net investment income yield4.79% 3.71% 4.43% 4.08%Net investment income yield3.83 %4.42 %
Other income yield
 0.02
 
 0.01
Interest credited1.83
 1.56
 1.73
 1.55
Interest credited1.81 2.53 
Operating expenses0.28
 0.15
 0.18
 0.14
Operating expenses0.10 0.10 
Operating spread2.68% 2.02% 2.52% 2.40%Operating spread1.92 %1.79 %
       
Adjusted operating spread(2)
1.49% 1.82% 1.73% 1.78%
Adjusted operating spread(2)
1.65 %1.28 %
       
(1) Sales are measured at the time the purchase payments are received.(1) Sales are measured at the time the purchase payments are received.    (1) Sales are measured at the time the purchase payments are received.
(2) Excludes participating mortgage loan income.       
(2) Excludes participation commercial mortgage loan income.(2) Excludes participation commercial mortgage loan income.
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, as compared to The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2020
Pre-tax adjusted operating income
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Pre-tax adjusted operating income was $28.0increased $6 million and increased $13.3 million, or 90.4%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in adjusted operating earningswhich primarily resulted from an increase in adjusted operating spread and higher average account values, partially offset by a decrease in addition to an increase in participatingparticipation commercial mortgage loan income. ParticipatingParticipation commercial mortgage loan income for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, was $12.4$4 million as compared to $1.3$7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2020. The adjusted operating spread, which excludes participatingparticipation commercial mortgage loan income, decreasedincreased by 3337 basis points for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, from the prior year, due primarily to an increasea decrease in credited interest.
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017, as compared to The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Pre-tax adjusted operating income
Pre-tax adjusted operating income was $74.3 million and increased $29.9 million, or 67.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in adjusted operating earnings primarily resulted from an increaseinterest, partially offset by a decrease in average account values in addition to an increase in participating mortgage income. Participating mortgage income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was $23.6 million as compared to $10.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The adjusted operating spread, which excludes participating income, decreased by five basis points for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, from the prior year, due primarily to an increase in credited interest.yields on investments.


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Asset Protection
Segment Results of Operations
Segment results were as follows: 
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
REVENUES 
Gross premiums and policy fees$74 $75 (1.3)%
Reinsurance ceded(46)(46)—%
Net premiums and policy fees28 29 (3.4)%
Net investment income(25.0)%
Other income37 37 —%
Total operating revenues71 74 (4.1)%
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES  
Benefits and settlement expenses17 21 (19.0)%
Amortization of DAC/VOBA15 15 —%
Other operating expenses25 26 (3.8)%
Total benefits and expenses57 62 (8.1)%
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX14 12 16.7%
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME$14 $12 16.7%
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
REVENUES 
      
Gross premiums and policy fees$79,595
 $68,987
 $243,160
 $205,133
Reinsurance ceded(27,751) (25,417) (88,695) (74,942)
Net premiums and policy fees51,844
 43,570
 154,465
 130,191
Net investment income5,642
 4,431
 16,352
 12,944
Other income36,319
 31,029
 106,622
 85,993
Total operating revenues93,805
 79,030
 277,439
 229,128
  Realized gains (losses) - investments(6) 
 (6) 
       Total revenues93,799
 79,030
 277,433
 229,128
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES 
  
  
  
Benefits and settlement expenses31,608
 26,611
 94,017
 77,722
Amortization of DAC/VOBA4,357
 5,152
 13,965
 16,310
Other operating expenses52,653
 43,168
 155,645
 122,600
Total benefits and expenses88,618
 74,931
 263,627
 216,632
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX5,181
 4,099
 13,806
 12,496
  Less: realized gains (losses) - investments
(6) 
 (6) 
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME$5,187
 $4,099
 $13,812
 $12,496
The following table summarizes key data for the Asset Protection segment:
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
Sales(1)
 
Credit insurance$— $n/m
Service contracts106 95 11.6 %
GAP20 18 11.1 %
 $126 $115 9.6 %
Loss Ratios(2)
  
Credit insurance15.2 %45.1 %
Service contracts59.3 59.2 
GAP98.5 121.0 
(1) Sales are based on the amount of single premiums and fees received
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 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Sales(1)
 
      
Credit insurance$3,880
 $5,444
 $11,759
 $16,975
Service contracts113,508
 93,569
 325,707
 259,753
GAP26,965
 27,413
 86,565
 79,508
 $144,353
 $126,426
 $424,031
 $356,236
Loss Ratios(2)
 
  
  
  
Credit insurance9.8% 33.5% 19.2% 32.9%
Service contracts39.3
 47.1
 38.8
 46.3
GAP123.1
 107.5
 122.5
 106.1
        
(1) Sales are based on the amount of single premiums and fees received
(2) Incurred claims as a percentage of earned premiums

For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, as compared to The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2020
Pre-tax adjusted operating income
Pre-tax adjusted operating income was $5.2increased $2 million representingdue to an increase of $1.1 million, or 26.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. Service contract earnings increased $2.1 million primarily due to favorable loss ratios and the acquisition of US Warranty in the fourth quarter of 2016. Credit insurance earnings increased $0.3 million primarilyGAP product line due to lower loss ratios. Earnings from the GAP product line decreased $1.3 million primarily resulting from higher loss ratios, somewhat offset by additionala decrease in the service contract earnings due to lower investment income provided by US Warranty.and higher expenses.

Net premiums and policy fees

Net premiums and policy fees increased $8.3decreased $1 million or 19.0%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compareddue to the three months ended September 30, 2016. Servicea decrease in service contract premiums increased $5.3 million primarily due to the addition of US Warranty business, somewhat offset by higher ceded premiums and a decrease in existing distribution channels. GAP premiums increased $3.5 million primarily due to higher premium rates on existing business and the addition of US Warranty business. Credit insurance premiums decreased $0.5 million as a result of lower sales.
Other income
Other income increased $5.3 million, or 17.0%, forsales in prior periods and the three months ended September 30, 2017, as comparedrelated impact to the three months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to the addition of US Warranty business in the service contract and GAP lines.earned premiums.
Benefits and settlement expenses
Benefits and settlement expenses increased $5.0 million, or 18.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. GAP claims increased $6.0decreased $4 million due to higher loss ratios and the acquisitiona decrease in GAP claims of US Warranty. Credit insurance claims decreased $0.8 million due primarily to lower loss ratios and lower volume. Service contract claims decreased $0.2 million due to lower loss ratios, mostly offset by the addition of claims from the US Warranty line.$3 million.
Amortization of DAC and VOBA and Other operating expenses
Amortization of DAC and VOBA was $0.8 million, or 15.4%, lower for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to decreased amortization of in-force VOBA in the GAP product line and lower volume in the credit product line. Other operating expenses were $9.5 million, or 22.0%, higher for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to the acquisition of US Warranty.
Sales

Total segment sales increased $17.9 million, or 14.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. Service contract sales increased $19.9 million due to the additional volume provided by US Warranty. Credit insurance sales decreased $1.6 million due to decreasing demand for the product. GAP sales decreased $0.4 million due to lower production in existing distribution channels offset by additional sales from US Warranty.
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017, as compared to The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Pre-tax adjusted operating income
Pre-tax adjusted operating income was $13.8 million, representing an increase of $1.3 million, or 10.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Service contract earnings increased $5.8 million primarily due to favorable loss ratios and the acquisition of US Warranty in the fourth quarter of 2016. Credit insurance earnings increased $0.7 million primarily due to lower loss ratios. Earnings from the GAP product line decreased $5.2 million primarily resulting from higher loss ratios, somewhat offset by additional income provided by US Warranty.
Net premiums and policy fees
Net premiums and policy fees increased $24.3 million, or 18.6%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Service contract premiums increased $14.4 million primarily due to the addition of US Warranty business, somewhat offset by higher ceded premiums in existing distribution channels. GAP premiums increased $11.2 million primarily due to higher premium rates on existing business and the addition of US Warranty business. Credit insurance premiums decreased $1.3 million as a result of lower sales.
Other income
Other income increased $20.6 million, or 24.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to the addition of US Warranty business in the service contract and GAP lines.

Benefits and settlement expenses
Benefits and settlement expenses increased $16.3 million, or 21.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. GAP claims increased $18.9 million due to higher loss ratios and the acquisition of US Warranty. Credit insurance claims decreased $1.6$11 million, due primarily to lower loss ratiosan increase in service contract sales of $11 million and lower volume. Service contract claims decreased $1.0GAP sales of $2 million primarily due to lower loss ratios, somewhat offset by the addition of claims from the US Warranty line.
Amortization of DAC and VOBA and Other operating expenses
Amortization of DAC and VOBA was $2.3 million, or 14.4%, lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to decreased amortization of in-force VOBA in the GAP product line and lower volume in the credit product line. Other operating expenses were $33.0 million higher for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarilymostly due to the acquisitionpositive impact of US Warranty.
Sales
Total segmentincreased auto sales. Credit sales increased $67.8 million, or 19.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Service contract sales increased $66.0decreased $2 million due to additional volume provided by US Warranty. GAP sales increased $7.1 million due to higher sales in existing distribution channels and US Warranty. Credit insurance sales decreased $5.2 million due to decreasing demand fordiscontinuing the product.product line.

Reinsurance

The majority of the Asset Protection segment’s reinsurance activity relates to the cession of single premium credit life and credit accident and health insurance, vehicle service contracts, and guaranteed asset protection insurance to producer affiliated reinsurance companies (“PARCs”). These arrangements are coinsurance contracts ceding the business on a first dollar quota share basis at 100% to limit ourthe segment’s exposure and allow the PARCs to share in the underwriting income of the product. Reinsurance contracts do not relieve usthe Asset Protection segment from our obligations to our policyholders. We also carry a catastrophic reinsurance policy for our GAP program. Losses incurred as a result of the recent hurricanes are covered under this policy. We believe losses from these catastrophes, net of reinsurance, will have an immaterial impact on our results of operations. A more detailed discussion of the components of reinsurance can be found in the Reinsurance section of Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to ourthe Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2020.
Impact of Reinsurance
Reinsurance impacted the Asset Protection segment line items as shown in the following table:
Asset Protection Segment
Line Item Impact of Reinsurance
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
REVENUES 
      
Reinsurance ceded$(27,751) $(25,417) $(88,695) $(74,942)
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES 
  
  
  
Benefits and settlement expenses(22,428) (16,717) (57,176) (51,096)
Amortization of DAC/VOBA(566) (272) (1,545) (669)
Other operating expenses(1,064) (1,452) (3,990) (4,432)
Total benefits and expenses(24,058) (18,441) (62,711) (56,197)
NET IMPACT OF REINSURANCE(1)
$(3,693) $(6,976) $(25,984) $(18,745)
        
(1)  Assumes no investment income on reinsurance. Foregone investment income would substantially change the impact of reinsurance.
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
REVENUES 
Reinsurance ceded$(46)$(46)—%
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Benefits and settlement expenses(19)(21)(9.5)%
Amortization of DAC/VOBA(1)(1)—%
Other operating expenses(1)(1)—%
Total benefits and expenses(21)(23)(8.7)%
NET IMPACT OF REINSURANCE(1)
$(25)$(23)8.7%
(1)  Assumes no investment income on reinsurance. Foregone investment income would substantially change the impact of reinsurance.
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, as compared to The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2020
Reinsurance premiums ceded increased $2.3 million, or 9.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase wasremained flat primarily due to an increase in ceded service contract and GAP premiums.
Benefits and settlement expenses ceded increased $5.7 million, or 34.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily duepremiums related to higher ceded losses in the GAP product lines,service contract premium volume, somewhat offset by a decrease in ceded losses in the credit product line.insurance premiums.

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Amortization of DAC and VOBA ceded increased $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily as the result of ceded activity in the GAP product lines. Other operating expenses ceded decreased $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.
Net investment income has no direct impact on reinsurance cost. However, by ceding business to the assuming companies, we forgo investment income on the reserves ceded. Conversely, the assuming companies will receive investment income on the reserves assumed which generally will increase the assuming companies’ profitability on business we cede. The net investment income impact to us and the assuming companies has not been quantified as it is not reflected in our consolidated financial statements.
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017, as compared to The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Reinsurance premiums ceded increased $13.8 million, or 18.4%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to an increase in ceded service contract and GAP premiums, partially offset by lower ceded premiums in the credit product line.
Benefits and settlement expenses ceded increased $6.1decreased $2 million or 11.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to higherlower ceded losses in the GAP product lines, somewhat offset by a decrease in ceded losses in the service contract and credit product line.
Amortization

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Net investment income has no direct impact on reinsurance cost. However, by ceding business to the assuming companies, we forgo investment income on the reserves ceded. Conversely, the assuming companies will receive investment income on the reserves assumed which generally will increase the assuming companies’ profitability on business we cede. The net investment income impact to us and the assuming companies has not been quantified as it is not reflected in our consolidated financial statements.


Corporate and Other
Segment Results of Operations
Segment results were as follows:
 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
REVENUES 
      
Gross premiums and policy fees$3,118
 $3,400
 $9,658
 $10,606
Reinsurance ceded11
 (60) (70) (201)
Net premiums and policy fees3,129
 3,340
 9,588
 10,405
Net investment income24,385
 16,114
 72,515
 71,446
Other income479
 141
 804
 576
Total operating revenues27,993
 19,595
 82,907
 82,427
Realized gains (losses) - investments(2,232) 1,418
 (6,612) (2,866)
Realized gains (losses) - derivatives52,114
 13,859
 33,333
 32,153
Total revenues77,875
 34,872
 109,628
 111,714
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES 
  
  
  
Benefits and settlement expenses4,271
 5,404
 11,085
 14,180
Amortization of DAC/VOBA
 
 
 
Other operating expenses61,776
 60,700
 179,563
 179,746
Total benefits and expenses66,047
 66,104
 190,648
 193,926
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX11,828
 (31,232) (81,020) (82,212)
Less: realized gains (losses) - investments(2,232) 1,418
 (6,612) (2,866)
Less: realized gains (losses) - derivatives52,114
 13,859
 33,333
 32,153
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)$(38,054) $(46,509) $(107,741) $(111,499)
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
20212020Change
 (Dollars In Millions)
REVENUES 
Gross premiums and policy fees$$—%
Reinsurance ceded— — —%
Net premiums and policy fees
Net investment income(14)14 n/m
Other income— — —%
Total operating revenues(11)17 n/m
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES  
Benefits and settlement expenses66.7%
Amortization of DAC/VOBA— — —%
Other operating expenses35 55 (36.4)%
Total benefits and expenses40 58 (31.0)%
PRE-TAX ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)(51)(41)24.4%
Add: realized gains (losses)10 (18)n/m
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX$(41)$(59)(30.5)%
N/M - we define n/m as not meaningful for increases or decreases greater than 100%.
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021 as compared to The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2020
Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss)
Pre-tax adjusted operating loss was $38.1$51 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, as compared to a pre-tax adjusted operating loss of $46.5$41 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2020. The increaseincreased operating loss was primarily due to an increasea decrease in invested assets and investment yields.income, partially offset by decreased operating expenses.
Operating revenues
Net investment income for the segment increased $8.3decreased $28 million or 51.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in net investment incomean expense of $14 million, which was primarily dueattributable to an increasedecreased held-to-maturity income related to investments extinguished in invested assets and2020. The held-to-maturity income previously offset the investment yields.expenses that are not allocated to other segments.

Total benefits and expenses

Total benefits and expenses decreased $0.1$18 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to increases in corporate overhead expenses, offset by a decrease in benefits and settlement expenses.reduced interest expense as the non-recourse funding obligations were redeemed October 1, 2020.
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017, as compared to The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss)
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Pre-tax adjusted operating loss was $107.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to a pre-tax adjusted operating loss



Operating revenues
Net investment income for the segment increased $1.1 million or 1.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in net investment income was primarily due to an increase in invested assets and investment yields.
Total benefits and expenses
Total benefits and expenses decreased $3.3 million or 1.7%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to a decrease in benefits and settlement expenses.




CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, our investment portfolio was approximately $53.8$86.2 billion. The types of assets in which we may invest are influenced by various state insurance laws which prescribe qualified investment assets. Within the parameters of these laws, we invest in assets giving consideration to such factors as liquidity and capital needs, investment quality, investment return, matching of assets and liabilities, and the overall composition of the investment portfolio by asset type and credit exposure. We do not have material exposure to financial guarantee insurance companies with respect to our investment portfolio.
Within our fixed maturity investments, we maintain portfolios classified as “available-for-sale”, and “trading”, and “held-to-maturity”. We purchase our available-for-sale investments with the intent to hold to maturity by purchasing investments that match future cash flow needs. However, we may sell any of our available-for-sale and trading investments to maintain proper matching of assets and liabilities. Accordingly, we classified $37.9$67.2 billion, or 87.5%96.0%, of our fixed maturities as “available-for-sale” as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021. These securities are carried at fair value on our consolidated condensed balance sheets. Changes in fair value for our available-for-sale portfolio, net of tax and the related impact on certain insurance assets and liabilities, are recorded directly to shareowner’s equity. Declines in fair value that are other-than-temporarydue to credit losses are recorded as realized lossesgains (losses) in the consolidated condensed statements of income, net of any applicable non-credit componentincome. Credit losses are recorded in realized gains (losses) with a corresponding adjustment to the allowance for credit losses, except that the credit losses recognized cannot exceed the difference between the book value and fair value of the loss, which issecurity as of the date of the analysis. In future periods, recoveries in the present value of expected cash flows are recorded as a reversal of the previously recognized allowance for credit losses with an offsetting adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss) realized gains (losses).
Trading securities are carried at fair value and changes in fair value are recorded on the income statement as they occur. Our trading portfolio accounted for $2.7 billion, or 6.2%3.9%, of our fixed maturities and $44.3$109 million of short-term investments as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021. Changes in fair value on the Modco trading portfolios, including gains and losses from sales, are passed to third party reinsurers through the contractual terms of the related reinsurance arrangements. Partially offsetting these amounts are corresponding changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative associated with the underlying reinsurance arrangement.
Fixed maturities with respect to which we have both the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held-to-maturity”. We classified $2.7 billion, or 6.3%, of our fixed maturities as “held-to-maturity” as of September 30, 2017. These securities are carried at amortized cost on our consolidated condensed balance sheets.
Fair values for private, non-traded securities are determined as follows: 1) we obtain estimates from independent pricing services and 2) we estimate fair value based upon a comparison to quoted issues of the same issuer or issues of other issuers with similar terms and risk characteristics. We analyze the independent pricing services valuation methodologies and related inputs, including an assessment of the observability of market inputs. Upon obtaining this information related to fair value, management makes a determination as to the appropriate valuation amount. For more information about the fair values of our investments please refer to Note 5, 4, Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to the financial statements.

The following table presents the reported values of our invested assets:
As of
As ofMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 (Dollars In Millions)
(Dollars In Thousands)
Publicly issued bonds (amortized cost: 2017 - $31,112,813; 2016 - $30,387,712)$30,792,711
 57.3% $29,049,505
 57.6%
Privately issued bonds (amortized cost: 2017 - $12,408,451; 2016 - $11,929,228)12,414,452
 23.1
 11,627,422
 23.0
Preferred stock (amortized cost: 2017 - $97,590; 2016 - $98,348)95,069
 0.2
 89,827
 0.3
Publicly issued bonds (amortized cost: 2021 - $44,098; 2020 - $44,169)Publicly issued bonds (amortized cost: 2021 - $44,098; 2020 - $44,169)$46,884 54.4 %$49,571 56.0 %
Privately issued bonds (amortized cost: 2021 - $22,049; 2020 - $21,332)Privately issued bonds (amortized cost: 2021 - $22,049; 2020 - $21,332)22,748 26.4 22,817 25.8 
Redeemable preferred stocks (amortized cost: 2021 - $224; 2020 - $196)
Redeemable preferred stocks (amortized cost: 2021 - $224; 2020 - $196)
227 0.3 207 0.2 
Fixed maturities43,302,232
 80.6% 40,766,754
 80.9%Fixed maturities69,859 81.1 %72,595 82.0 %
Equity securities (cost: 2017 - $726,605; 2016 - $729,951)744,176
 1.4
 716,017
 1.4
Mortgage loans6,528,890
 12.2
 6,132,125
 12.2
Equity securities (cost: 2021 - $717; 2020 - $635)Equity securities (cost: 2021 - $717; 2020 - $635)741 0.9 667 0.8 
Commercial mortgage loansCommercial mortgage loans10,137 11.7 10,006 11.3 
Investment real estate4,572
 
 8,060
 
Investment real estate10 — 10 — 
Policy loans1,625,960
 3.0
 1,650,240
 3.3
Policy loans1,576 1.8 1,593 1.8 
Other long-term investments1,133,234
 2.0
 856,410
 1.7
Other long-term investments3,223 3.7 3,241 3.7 
Short-term investments422,685
 0.8
 315,834
 0.5
Short-term investments661 0.8 462 0.4 
Total investments$53,761,749
 100.0% $50,445,440
 100.0%Total investments$86,207 100.0 %$88,574 100.0 %
Included in the preceding table are $2.7 billion and $2.6$2.9 billion of fixed maturities and $44.3$109 million and $52.6$76 million of short-term investments classified as trading securities as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016,2020, respectively. All of the fixed maturities in the trading portfolio are invested assets that are held pursuant to Modco arrangements under which the economic risks and benefits of the investments are passed to third party reinsurers. Also included above are $2.7 billion and $2.8 billion
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Fixed Maturity Investments
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, our fixed maturity investment holdings were approximately $43.3$69.9 billion. The approximate percentage distribution of our fixed maturity investments by quality rating is as follows:
 As of As of
Rating September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016RatingMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 (Dollars In Thousands)(Dollars In Millions)
AAA $5,629,870
 13.0% $5,230,763
 12.8%AAA$9,236 13.2 %$9,497 13.1 %
AA 3,574,375
 8.3
 3,473,989
 8.5
AA6,926 9.9 7,337 10.1 
A 13,525,368
 31.2
 12,663,569
 31.1
A22,427 32.0 24,372 33.6 
BBB 15,692,234
 36.2
 14,408,537
 35.4
BBB28,600 41.0 28,654 39.5 
Below investment grade 2,149,390
 5.0
 2,219,719
 5.4
Below investment grade2,670 3.9 2,735 3.7 
Not rated(1)
 2,730,995
 6.3
 2,770,177
 6.8
 $43,302,232
 100.0% $40,766,754
 100.0% $69,859 100.0 %$72,595 100.0 %
        
(1) Our "not rated" securities are $2.7 billion or 6.3% of our fixed maturity investments, of held-to-maturity securities issued by affiliates of the Company which are considered variable interest entities ("VIE's") and are discussed in Note 4, Investment Operations, to the consolidated condensed financial statements. We are not the primary beneficiary of these entities and thus these securities are not eliminated in consolidation. These securities are collateralized by non-recourse funding obligations issued by captive insurance companies that are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.
We use various Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations’ (“NRSRO”) ratings when classifying securities by quality ratings. When the various NRSRO ratings are not consistent for a security, we use the second-highest convention in assigning the rating. When there are no such published ratings, we assign a rating based on the statutory accounting rating system if such ratings are available.
The distribution of our fixed maturity investments by type is as follows: 
 As of
TypeMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Corporate securities$52,130 74.6 %$53,967 74.3 %
Residential mortgage-backed securities7,084 10.1 6,877 9.5 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities2,638 3.8 2,748 3.8 
Other asset-backed securities1,710 2.4 1,741 2.4 
U.S. government-related securities995 1.4 1,606 2.2 
Other government-related securities674 1.0 747 1.0 
States, municipals, and political subdivisions4,401 6.3 4,702 6.5 
Redeemable preferred stocks227 0.4 207 0.3 
Total fixed income portfolio$69,859 100.0 %$72,595 100.0 %
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  As of
Type September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
  (Dollars In Thousands)
Corporate securities $30,997,847
 $28,849,238
Residential mortgage-backed securities 2,445,431
 2,144,634
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 2,037,706
 1,932,180
Other asset-backed securities 1,333,280
 1,411,617
U.S. government-related securities 1,320,547
 1,295,120
Other government-related securities 316,347
 300,938
States, municipals, and political subdivisions 2,025,010
 1,973,022
Preferred stock 95,069
 89,828
Securities issued by affiliates 2,730,995
 2,770,177
Total fixed income portfolio $43,302,232
 $40,766,754

The industry segment composition of our fixed maturity securities is presented in the following table:
 As of
September 30, 2017
 
% Fair
Value
 As of
December 31, 2016
 
% Fair
Value
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Banking$4,325,558
 10.0% $3,811,588
 9.3%
Other finance78,844
 0.2
 83,895
 0.2
Electric utility3,971,429
 9.2
 3,925,147
 9.6
Energy3,954,918
 9.1
 3,887,736
 9.5
Natural gas720,472
 1.6
 603,149
 1.5
Insurance3,633,259
 8.4
 3,185,237
 7.8
Communications1,706,316
 3.9
 1,651,600
 4.1
Basic industrial1,618,765
 3.7
 1,533,516
 3.8
Consumer noncyclical3,806,559
 8.8
 3,465,299
 8.5
Consumer cyclical1,136,256
 2.6
 1,041,805
 2.6
Finance companies146,817
 0.3
 139,050
 0.3
Capital goods1,847,034
 4.3
 1,773,467
 4.4
Transportation1,163,590
 2.7
 1,136,666
 2.7
Other industrial224,436
 0.5
 200,605
 0.5
Brokerage842,474
 2.0
 760,585
 1.9
Technology1,766,941
 4.1
 1,534,297
 3.8
Real estate83,513
 0.2
 122,058
 0.3
Other utility65,735
 0.2
 83,366
 0.2
Commercial mortgage-backed securities2,037,706
 4.8
 1,932,180
 4.7
Other asset-backed securities1,333,280
 3.1
 1,411,617
 3.5
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency securities1,690,281
 3.9
 1,414,859
 3.5
Residential mortgage-backed agency securities755,150
 1.7
 729,775
 1.8
U.S. government-related securities1,320,547
 3.0
 1,295,120
 3.2
Other government-related securities316,347
 0.7
 300,938
 0.7
State, municipals, and political divisions2,025,010
 4.7
 1,973,022
 4.8
Securities issued by affiliates2,730,995
 6.3
 2,770,177
 6.8
Total$43,302,232
 100.0% $40,766,754
 100.0%
As of
March 31, 2021
% Fair
Value
As of
December 31, 2020
% Fair
Value
 (Dollars In Millions)
Banking$7,743 11.1 %$7,752 10.7 %
Other finance992 1.4 959 1.3 
Electric utility5,492 7.9 5,792 8.0 
Energy4,480 6.4 4,756 6.6 
Natural gas1,182 1.7 1,275 1.8 
Insurance5,832 8.3 6,022 8.3 
Communications2,866 4.1 2,967 4.1 
Basic industrial2,444 3.5 2,532 3.5 
Consumer noncyclical6,964 10.0 7,374 10.2 
Consumer cyclical2,684 3.8 2,833 3.9 
Finance companies351 0.5 319 0.4 
Capital goods3,526 5.0 3,648 5.0 
Transportation2,069 3.0 2,236 3.1 
Other industrial678 1.0 691 1.0 
Brokerage1,816 2.6 1,786 2.5 
Technology2,644 3.8 2,596 3.6 
Real estate549 0.8 587 0.8 
Other utility45 0.1 48 — 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities2,638 3.8 2,748 3.8 
Other asset-backed securities1,710 2.4 1,741 2.4 
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency securities5,611 8.0 5,607 7.7 
Residential mortgage-backed agency securities1,473 2.1 1,270 1.8 
U.S. government-related securities995 1.4 1,607 2.0 
Other government-related securities674 1.0 747 1.0 
State, municipals, and political divisions4,401 6.3 4,702 6.5 
Total$69,859 100.0 %$72,595 100.0 %
The total Modco trading portfolio fixed maturities by rating is as follows:
 As of As of
Rating September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016RatingMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 (Dollars In Thousands)(Dollars In Millions)
AAA $351,042
 $341,364
AAA$277 10.3 %$340 11.9 %
AA 293,864
 301,258
AA258 9.6 268 9.4 
A 867,936
 849,286
A845 31.3 909 31.8 
BBB 927,524
 884,850
BBB1,187 43.9 1,205 42.1 
Below investment grade 240,713
 263,102
Below investment grade134 4.9 140 4.8 
Total Modco trading fixed maturities $2,681,079
 $2,639,860
$2,701 100.0 %$2,862 100.0 %
A portion of our bond portfolio is invested in residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”), commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), and other asset-backed securities (collectively referred to as asset-backed securities or “ABS”). ABS are securities that are backed by a pool of assets. These holdings as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, were approximately $5.8$11.4 billion. Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) are constructed from pools of mortgages and may have cash flow volatility as a result of changes in the rate at which prepayments of principal occur with respect to the underlying loans. Excluding limitations on access to lending and other extraordinary economic conditions, prepayments of principal on the underlying loans can be expected to accelerate with decreases in market interest rates and diminish with increases in interest rates.

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The following tables include the percentage of our collateral grouped by rating category and categorizes the estimated fair value by year of security origination for our Prime, Non-Prime, Commercial, and Other asset-backed securities as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016:2020.
As of March 31, 2021
Prime(1)
Non-Prime(1)
CommercialOther asset-backedTotal
FairAmortizedFairAmortizedFairAmortizedFairAmortizedFairAmortized
ValueCostValueCostValueCostValueCostValueCost
(Dollars In Millions)
Rating $
AAA$5,549 $5,508 $$$1,497 $1,439 $530 $515 $7,578 $7,464 
AA— — 586 570 279 270 866 841 
A1,470 1,478 438 427 716 711 2,632 2,622 
BBB103 101 163 158 273 266 
Below19 20 28 26 14 19 22 25 83 90 
$7,045 $7,013 $39 $35 $2,638 $2,556 $1,710 $1,679 $11,432 $11,283 
Rating %
AAA78.8 %78.5 %4.7 %5.1 %56.7 %56.3 %31.0 %30.7 %66.3 %66.2 %
AA— — 0.2 0.3 22.2 22.3 16.3 16.1 7.6 7.5 
A20.8 21.1 19.7 18.0 16.7 16.7 41.9 42.3 23.0 23.1 
BBB0.1 0.1 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.0 9.5 9.4 2.4 2.4 
Below0.3 0.3 71.9 72.9 0.5 0.7 1.3 1.5 0.7 0.8 
100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Estimated Fair Value of Security by Year of Security Origination
2017 and prior$2,097 $2,047 $39 $35 $2,402 $2,331 $1,454 $1,426 $5,992 $5,839 
2018762 744 — — 145 135 142 142 1,049 1,021 
2019816 804 — — 73 71 64 63 953 938 
20201,912 1,927 — — 14 15 30 28 1,956 1,970 
20211,458 1,491 — — 20 20 1,482 1,515 
Total$7,045 $7,013 $39 $35 $2,638 $2,556 $1,710 $1,679 $11,432 $11,283 
(1) Included in Residential Mortgage-Backed securities.
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 As of September 30, 2017As of December 31, 2020
 
Prime(1)
 
Non-Prime(1)
 Commercial Other asset-backed Total
Prime(1)
Non-Prime(1)
CommercialOther asset-backedTotal
 Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair AmortizedFairAmortizedFairAmortizedFairAmortizedFairAmortizedFairAmortized
 Value Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value CostValueCostValueCostValueCostValueCostValueCost
 (Dollars In Millions)(Dollars In Millions)
Rating $                    Rating $
AAA $2,106.0
 $2,103.2
 $
 $
 $1,240.2
 $1,248.7
 $643.4
 $648.4
 $3,989.6
 $4,000.3
AAA$5,541 $5,420 $$$1,596 $1,514 $543 $527 $7,682 $7,463 
AA 1.6
 1.6
 
 
 518.2
 526.8
 115.2
 108.2
 635
 636.6
AA— — — — 587 570 277 268 864 838 
A 2.4
 2.4
 21.8
 22.0
 275.9
 276.7
 478.1
 476.5
 778.2
 777.6
A1,268 1,228 469 449 731 727 2,476 2,411 
BBB 1.6
 1.6
 3.0
 3.1
 3.4
 3.4
 19.8
 19.8
 27.8
 27.9
BBB85 86 164 158 254 249 
Below 96.5
 95.6
 212.4
 211.0
 
 
 76.8
 76.2
 385.7
 382.8
Below24 24 29 27 11 19 26 29 90 99 
 $2,208.1
 $2,204.4
 $237.2
 $236.1
 $2,037.7
 $2,055.6
 $1,333.3
 $1,329.1
 $5,816.3
 $5,825.2
$6,837 $6,676 $40 $37 $2,748 $2,638 $1,741 $1,709 $11,366 $11,060 
                    
Rating %                    Rating %
AAA 95.3% 95.4% % % 60.9% 60.7% 48.2% 48.8% 68.6% 68.7%AAA81.1 %81.2 %5.3 %5.6 %58.1 %57.4 %31.2 %30.8 %67.6 %67.5 %
AA 0.1
 0.1
 
 
 25.4
 25.6
 8.6
 8.1
 10.9
 10.9
AA— — 0.2 0.2 21.4 21.6 15.9 15.7 7.6 7.6 
A 0.1
 0.1
 9.2
 9.3
 13.5
 13.5
 35.9
 35.9
 13.4
 13.3
A18.5 18.3 19.7 18.2 17.0 17.0 42.0 42.6 21.8 21.7 
BBB 0.1
 0.1
 1.3
 1.3
 0.2
 0.2
 1.5
 1.5
 0.5
 0.5
BBB0.1 0.1 2.8 2.9 3.1 3.3 9.4 9.2 2.2 2.3 
Below 4.4
 4.3
 89.5
 89.4
 
 
 5.8
 5.7
 6.6
 6.6
Below0.3 0.4 72.0 73.1 0.4 0.7 1.5 1.7 0.8 0.9 
 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
                    
Estimated Fair Value of Security by Year of Security OriginationEstimated Fair Value of Security by Year of Security OriginationEstimated Fair Value of Security by Year of Security Origination
2013 and prior $930.0
 $925.1
 $237.2
 $236.1
 $1,041.9
 $1,050.9
 $819.6
 $820.1
 $3,028.7
 $3,032.2
2014 196.4
 193.9
 
 
 235.3
 240.0
 31.8
 32.4
 463.5
 466.3
2015 463.0
 462.6
 
 
 213.2
 211.1
 53.6
 52.2
 729.8
 725.9
2016 228.3
 232.8
 
 
 449.7
 455.7
 249.0
 246.1
 927.0
 934.6
2016 and prior2016 and prior$1,701 $1,647 $38 $35 $2,238 $2,167 $1,069 $1,044 $5,046 $4,893 
2017 390.4
 390.0
 
 
 97.6
 97.9
 179.3
 178.3
 667.3
 666.2
2017737 711 270 249 402 397 1,411 1,359 
201820181,001 970 — — 151 136 148 148 1,300 1,254 
201920191,070 1,045 — — 75 71 92 91 1,237 1,207 
202020202,328 2,303 — — 14 15 30 29 2,372 2,347 
Total $2,208.1
 $2,204.4
 $237.2
 $236.1
 $2,037.7
 $2,055.6
 $1,333.3
 $1,329.1
 $5,816.3
 $5,825.2
Total$6,837 $6,676 $40 $37 $2,748 $2,638 $1,741 $1,709 $11,366 $11,060 
                    
(1) Included in Residential Mortgage-Backed securities.
(1) Included in Residential Mortgage-Backed securities(1) Included in Residential Mortgage-Backed securities

  As of December 31, 2016
  
Prime(1)
 
Non-Prime(1)
 Commercial Other asset-backed Total
  Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Amortized
  Value Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value Cost
  (Dollars In Millions)
Rating $                    
AAA $1,758.6
 $1,770.6
 $
 $
 $1,165.8
 $1,184.6
 $727.3
 $732.6
 $3,651.7
 $3,687.8
AA 3.1
 3.1
 
 
 500.7
 515.8
 125.2
 117.8
 629.0
 636.7
A 2.8
 2.9
 0.5
 0.5
 255.9
 260.1
 426.4
 428.6
 685.6
 692.1
BBB 2.2
 2.2
 1.8
 1.9
 9.8
 9.8
 34.6
 34.7
 48.4
 48.6
Below 118.1
 117.9
 257.5
 260.1
 
 
 98.1
 96.9
 473.7
 474.9
  $1,884.8
 $1,896.7
 $259.8
 $262.5
 $1,932.2
 $1,970.3
 $1,411.6
 $1,410.6
 $5,488.4
 $5,540.1
                     
Rating %                    
AAA 93.3% 93.4% % % 60.3% 60.1% 51.5% 51.9% 66.5% 66.3%
AA 0.2
 0.2
 
 
 25.9
 26.2
 8.9
 8.4
 11.5
 11.7
A 0.1
 0.1
 0.2
 0.2
 13.3
 13.2
 30.2
 30.4
 12.5
 12.6
BBB 0.1
 0.1
 0.7
 0.7
 0.5
 0.5
 2.5
 2.5
 0.9
 0.9
Below 6.3
 6.2
 99.1
 99.1
 
 
 6.9
 6.8
 8.6
 8.5
  100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
                     
Estimated Fair Value of Security by Year of Security Origination
2012 and prior $845.2
 $845.2
 $259.8
 $262.5
 $825.5
 $837.1
 $828.7
 $828.9
 $2,759.2
 $2,773.7
2013 166.5
 168.0
 
 
 226.5
 230.9
 98.6
 98.8
 491.6
 497.7
2014 203.8
 203.8
 
 
 234.1
 242.7
 168.4
 168.4
 606.3
 614.9
2015 461.2
 464.6
 
 
 209.9
 210.5
 66.2
 64.6
 737.3
 739.7
2016 208.1
 215.1
 
 
 436.2
 449.1
 249.7
 249.9
 894.0
 914.1
Total $1,884.8
 $1,896.7
 $259.8
 $262.5
 $1,932.2
 $1,970.3
 $1,411.6
 $1,410.6
 $5,488.4
 $5,540.1
                     
(1) Included in Residential Mortgage-Backed securities
The majority of our RMBS holdings as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, were super senior or senior bonds in the capital structure. Our total non-agency portfolio has a weighted-average life of 10.15 years. The2.7 years. The following table categorizes the weighted-average life for our non-agency portfolio, by category of material holdings, as of September 30, 2017:
March 31, 2021:
Weighted-Average
Non-agency portfolioLife
Prime2.66
Sub-primeWeighted-Average
Non-agency portfolioLife
Prime10.83
Alt-A2.63
Sub-prime2.272.28
Commercial Mortgage Loans
We invest a portion of our investment portfolio in commercial mortgage loans. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021 our commercial mortgage loan holdings were approximately $6.5 billion.$10.3 billion, $10.1 billion net of allowance for credit losses. We have specialized in making loans on either credit-oriented commercial properties, or credit-anchored strip shopping centers, senior living facilities, and apartments. Our underwriting procedures relative to our commercial loan portfolio are based, in our view, on a conservative and disciplined approach. We concentrate on a small number of commercial real estate asset types associated with the necessities of life (retail, multi-family, senior living, professional office buildings, and warehouses). We believe that these asset types tend to weather economic downturns better than other commercial asset classes in which we have chosen not to participate. We believe this disciplined approach has helped to maintain a relatively low delinquency and foreclosure rate throughout our history. The majority of our commercial mortgage loansloan portfolio was underwritten and funded by us. From time to time, we may acquire loans in conjunction with an acquisition.
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Our commercial mortgage loans are stated at unpaid principal balance, adjusted for any unamortized premium or discount, and net of valuation allowances.an allowance for credit losses. Interest income is accrued on the principal amount of the loan based on the loan’s contractual interest rate. Amortization of premiums and discounts is recorded using the effective yield method. Interest income, amortization of premiums and discounts, and prepayment fees are reported in net investment income.


Certain of the commercial mortgage loans have call options that occur within the next 129 years. However, if interest rates were to significantly increase, we may be unable to exercise the call options on our existing commercial mortgage loans commensurate with the significantly increased market rates. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, assuming the loans are called at their next call dates, approximately $54.7$168 million of principal would become due for the remainder of 2017, $976.22021, $538 million in 20182022 through 2022, $124.62026, and $10 million in 20232027 through 2027, and $9.9 million thereafter.2029.

We offer a type of commercial mortgage loan under which we will permit a loan-to-value ratio of up to 85% in exchange for a participatingparticipation interest in the cash flows from the underlying real estate. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016, approximately $715.22020, $774 million and $595.2$806 million, respectively, of our total commercial mortgage loans principal balance have this participation feature. Cash flows received as a result of this participation feature are recorded as interest income. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and 2016, we2020, the Company recognized $14.2 million, $25.7 million, $3.3$7 million and $15.8$16 million respectively, of participatingparticipation commercial mortgage loan income.

The following table includes a breakdown of our commercial mortgage loan portfolio:
Commercial Mortgage Loan Portfolio Profile
As of March 31, 2021As of December 31, 2020
(Dollars In Millions)
Total number of loans1,803 1,827 
Total amortized cost$10,308 $10,228 
Total unpaid principal balance$10,237 $10,148 
Allowance for credit losses - funded commercial mortgage loans$(171)$(222)
Average loan size$$
Weighted-average amortization21.6 years21.4 years
Weighted-average coupon4.29 %4.34 %
Weighted-average LTV54.13 %53.91 %
Weighted-average debt coverage ratio1.74 1.72 
Total number of unfunded commitments122 117 
Total unfunded commitments balance$1,064 $801 
Allowance for credit losses - unfunded commitments$(15)$(22)

We record commercial mortgage loans net of an allowance for credit losses. This allowance is calculated through analysis of specific loans that have indicators of potential impairmentand recorded at a loan level, based on current informationanalysis and events.input data for loans with similar risk characteristics. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016,2020, there were $1.1allowances for commercial mortgage loan and unfunded commitment credit losses of $186 million and $0.7$245 million, of allowances for mortgage loan credit losses, respectively.

While our commercial mortgage loans do not have quoted market values, as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021 we estimated the fair value of our commercial mortgage loans to be $6.5$10.9 billion (using an internal fair value model which calculates the value of most loans by using the loan'sloan’s discounted cash flows to the loan'sloan’s call or maturity date), which was approximately 0.63% less5.37% more than the amortized cost, less any related loan loss reserve.

At the time of origination, our commercial mortgage lending criteria targets that the loan-to-value ratio on each commercial mortgage loan is 75% or less. We target projected rental payments from credit anchors (i.e., excluding rental payments from smaller local tenants) of 70% of the property’s projected operating expenses and debt service.

As of September 30, 2017, approximately $3.1March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020 we had $1 million and $3 million, respectively, of invested assets that consisted of nonperforming mortgage loans, restructured mortgage loans, orcommercial mortgage loans that were commercial mortgage loans that were nonperforming, restructured or foreclosed and were converted to real estate properties. We doThe Company does not expect these investments to adversely affect our its
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liquidity or ability to maintain proper matching of assets and liabilities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, certain mortgage loan transactions occurred that would have been accounted for as troubled debt restructurings. For all commercial mortgage loans, the impact of troubled debt restructurings is reflected in our investment balance and in the allowance for commercial mortgage loan credit losses.
During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized twoMarch 31, 2021 the Company did not recognize any troubled debt restructurings transactions. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized four troubled debt restructurings transactions as a result of the Company granting concessions to borrowers which included loan terms unavailable from other lenders. These concessions were the result of agreements between the creditor and the debtor. WeThe Company did not identify any loans whose principal was permanently impaired during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021.
Our mortgage loan portfolio consists of two categories of loans: 1) those not subject to a pooling and servicing agreement and 2) those subject to a contractual pooling and servicing agreement. As of September 30, 2017, $3.1 million of mortgage loans not subject to a pooling and servicing agreement were nonperforming mortgage loans, restructured, or mortgage loans that were foreclosed and were converted to real estate properties. We did not foreclose on any nonperforming loans not subject to a pooling and servicing agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
As of September 30, 2017, none of the loans subject to a pooling and servicing agreement were nonperforming or restructured. We did not foreclose on any nonperforming loans subject to a pooling and servicing agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
We do not expect these investments to adversely affect our liquidity or ability to maintain proper matching of assets and liabilities.
It is our policy to cease to carry accrued interest on loans that are over 90 days delinquent. For loans less than 90 days delinquent, interest is accrued unless it is determined that the accrued interest is not collectible. If a loan becomes over 90 days delinquent, it is our general policy to initiate foreclosure proceedings unless a workout arrangement to bring the loan current is in place. For loans subject

We use the same methodology and assumptions to a pooling and servicing agreement, there are certain additional restrictions and/or requirements related to workout proceedings, andestimate the allowance for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments as such, these loans may have different attributes and/or circumstances affecting the status of delinquency or categorization of those in nonperforming status.for funded commercial mortgage loan receivables.


Unrealized Gains and Losses — Available-for-Sale Securities
The information presented below relates to investments at a certain point in time and is not necessarily indicative of the status of the portfolio at any time after September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the balance sheet date. Information about unrealized gains and losses is subject to rapidly changing conditions, including volatility of financial markets and changes in interest rates. Management considers a number of factors in determining if an unrealized loss is other-than-temporary,related to a credit loss, including the expected cash to be collected and the intent, likelihood, and/or ability to hold the security until recovery. Consistent with our long-standing practice, we do not utilize a “bright line test” to determine other-than-temporary impairments.whether a credit loss has occurred. On a quarterly basis, we perform an analysis on every security with an unrealized loss to determine if an other-than-temporary impairmentwhether a credit loss has occurred. This analysis includes reviewing several metrics including collateral, expected cash flows, ratings, and liquidity. Furthermore, since the timing of recognizing realized gains and losses is largely based on management’s decisions as to the timing and selection of investments to be sold, the tables and information provided below should be considered within the context of the overall unrealized gain/(loss) position of the portfolio. We had an overall net unrealized lossgain of $299.1 million,$3.5 billion, prior to tax and the related impact of certain insurance assets and liabilities offsets, as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, and an overall net unrealized lossgain of $1.7$6.9 billion as of December 31, 2016.2020.


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For fixed maturity and equity securities held that are in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the fair value, amortized cost, unrealized loss, allowance for expected credit losses (“ACL”), and total time period that the security has been in an unrealized loss position are presented in the table below: 
Fair
Value

Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost

Amortized
Cost
ACL% ACLUnrealized
Loss

Unrealized
Loss
 (Dollars In Millions)
<= 90 days$9,879 84.3 %$10,209 83.8 %$— 0.1 %$(330)71.2 %
>90 days but <= 180 days338 2.9 362 3.0 — — (24)5.1 
>180 days but <= 270 days200 1.7 217 1.8 — — (17)3.5 
>270 days but <= 1 year406 3.5 429 3.5 (1)31.1 (22)4.7 
>1 year but <= 2 years222 1.9 239 2.0 — 3.3 (17)3.7 
>2 years but <= 3 years211 1.8 220 1.8 (1)31.9 (8)1.6 
>3 years but <= 4 years71 0.6 77 0.6 (1)7.7 (5)1.1 
>4 years but <= 5 years69 0.6 70 0.6 — — (1)0.3 
>5 years311 2.7 353 2.9 (1)25.9 (41)8.8 
Total$11,707 100.0 %$12,176 100.0 %$(4)100.0 %$(465)100.0 %
 
Fair
Value
 
% Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
% Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
% Unrealized
Loss
 (Dollars In Thousands)
<= 90 days$5,209,656
 23.5% $5,245,600
 22.8% $(35,944) 4.2%
>90 days but <= 180 days228,235
 1.0
 233,182
 1.0
 (4,947) 0.6
>180 days but <= 270 days266,193
 1.2
 274,333
 1.2
 (8,140) 0.9
>270 days but <= 1 year6,695,661
 30.2
 6,883,790
 29.9
 (188,129) 21.8
>1 year but <= 2 years788,434
 3.6
 827,655
 3.6
 (39,221) 4.6
>2 years but <= 3 years8,982,590
 40.5
 9,567,918
 41.5
 (585,328) 67.9
>3 years but <= 4 years
 
 
 
 
 
>4 years but <= 5 years
 
 
 
 
 
>5 years
 
 
 
 
 
Total$22,170,769
 100.0% $23,032,478
 100.0% $(861,709) 100.0%
The book valuerange of our investment portfolio was marked to fair valuematurity dates for securities in an unrealized loss position as of February 1, 2015,March 31, 2021, varies, with 8.0% maturing in conjunction withless than 5 years, 22.5% maturing between 5 and 10 years, and 69.5% maturing after 10 years. The following table shows the Dai-ichi Merger which resultedcredit rating of securities in the elimination of previouslyan unrealized gains and losses from accumulated other comprehensive income. The level of interest ratesloss position as of February 1, 2015, resulted in an increase in the carrying value of our investments. Since February 1, 2015 interest rates have increased resulting in net unrealized losses in our investment portfolio.March 31, 2021:
%%
S&P or EquivalentFair%AmortizedAmortizedUnrealizedUnrealized
DesignationValueFair ValueCostCostACL% ACLLossLoss
 (Dollars In Millions)
AAA/AA/A$6,599 56.4 %$6,832 56.1 %$— — %$(233)50.3 %
BBB4,406 37.6 4,584 37.6 — — (178)38.0 
Investment grade11,005 94.0 %11,416 93.7 %— — %(411)88.3 %
BB649 5.6 701 5.8 (1)7.8 (51)11.1 
B40 0.3 45 0.4 (2)59.8 (3)0.6 
CCC or lower13 0.1 14 0.1 (1)32.4 — — 
Below investment grade702 6.0 %760 6.3 %(4)100.0 %(54)11.7 %
Total$11,707 100.0 %$12,176 100.0 %$(4)100.0 %$(465)100.0 %
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the Barclays Investment Grade Index was priced at 9889 bps versus a 10 year average of 178131 bps. Similarly, the Barclays High Yield Index was priced at 370357 bps versus a 10 year average of 656502 bps. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the five, ten, and thirty-year U.S. Treasury obligations were trading at levels of 1.9%0.9%, 2.3%1.7%, and 2.9%2.4%, as compared to 10 year averages of 1.7%1.5%, 2.6%2.1%, and 3.5%2.9%, respectively.
As of September 30, 2017, 93.2%March 31, 2021, 88.3% of the unrealized loss was associated with securities that were rated investment grade. We have examined the performance of the underlying collateral and cash flows and expect that our investments will continue to perform in accordance with their contractual terms. Factors such as credit enhancements within the deal structures and the underlying collateral performance/characteristics support the recoverability of the investments. Based on the factors discussed, we doconcluded than an allowance for credit losses was not consider these unrealized loss positions to be other-than-temporary.necessary. However, from time to time, we may sell securities in the ordinary course of managing our portfolio to meet diversification, credit quality, yield enhancement, asset/liability management, and liquidity requirements.
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Expectations that investments in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities will continue to perform in accordance with their contractual terms are based on assumptions that a market participant would use in determining the current fair value. It is reasonably possible that the underlying collateral of these investments will perform worse than current market expectations and that such an event may lead to adverse changes in the cash flows on our holdings of these types of securities. This could lead to potential future write-downs within our portfolio of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. Expectations that our investments in corporate securities and/or debt obligations will continue to perform in accordance with their contractual terms are based on evidence gathered through our normal credit surveillance process. Although we do not anticipate such events, it is reasonably possible that issuers of our investments in corporate securities will perform worse than current expectations. Such events may lead us to recognize potential future write-downs within our portfolio of corporate securities. It is also possible that such unanticipated events would lead us to dispose of those certain holdings and recognize the effects of any such market movements in our financial statements.
As of September 30, 2017, thereMarch 31, 2021, we held a total of 845 positions that were estimated grossin an unrealized loss position. Included in that amount were 66 positions of below investment grade securities with a fair value of $702 million that were in an unrealized loss position. Total unrealized losses of $1.6 million related to our mortgage-backedbelow investment grade securities collateralized by Alt-A mortgage loans.were $54 million, $36 million of which had been in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months. Below investment grade securities in an unrealized loss position were 0.8% of invested assets.

As of March 31, 2021, securities in an unrealized loss position that were rated as below investment grade represented 6.0% of the total fair value and 11.7% of the total unrealized loss. We have the ability and intent to hold these securities to maturity. After a review of each security and its expected cash flows, we believe the decline in fair value to be non-credit related.
The following table includes the fair value, amortized cost, unrealized loss, ACL, and total time period that the security has been in an unrealized loss position for all below investment grade securities as of March 31, 2021:
Fair
Value

Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost

Amortized
Cost
ACL% ACLUnrealized
Loss

Unrealized
Loss
 (Dollars In Millions)
<= 90 days$291 41.4 %$303 39.8 %$— — %$(12)22.6 %
>90 days but <= 180 days— — — — — — — — 
>180 days but <= 270 days16 2.3 17 2.3 — — (1)2.0 
>270 days but <= 1 year74 10.5 80 10.5 (1)31.0 (5)8.5 
>1 year but <= 2 years87 12.3 98 12.9 — 3.3 (11)21.8 
>2 years but <= 3 years17 2.5 19 2.5 (1)31.9 (1)0.3 
>3 years but <= 4 years59 8.4 65 8.5 (1)7.8 (5)9.4 
>4 years but <= 5 years— — — — — — — — 
>5 years158 22.6 178 23.5 (1)26.0 (19)35.4 
Total$702 100.0 %$760 100.0 %$(4)100.0 %$(54)100.0 %
We have no material concentrations of issuers or guarantors of fixed maturity securities. The industry segment composition of all securities in an unrealized loss position held as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, is presented in the following table:
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Fair
Value
 
% Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
% Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
% Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value

Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost

Amortized
Cost
ACL% ACLUnrealized
Loss

Unrealized
Loss
(Dollars In Thousands) (Dollars In Millions)
Banking$1,429,518
 6.4% $1,454,211
 6.3% $(24,693) 2.9%Banking$1,112 9.5 %$1,156 9.5 %$— — %$(44)9.5 %
Other finance64,248
 0.3
 67,224
 0.3
 (2,976) 0.3
Other finance182 1.6 193 1.6 — — (11)2.4 
Electric utility3,042,067
 13.7
 3,209,920
 13.9
 (167,853) 19.6
Electric utility1,491 12.7 1,542 12.7 — — (51)11.0 
Energy1,593,681
 7.2
 1,678,339
 7.3
 (84,658) 9.8
Energy741 6.3 795 6.5 — — (54)11.6 
Natural gas588,544
 2.7
 619,028
 2.7
 (30,484) 3.5
Natural gas285 2.4 292 2.4 — — (7)1.5 
Insurance2,233,906
 10.1
 2,309,425
 10.1
 (75,519) 8.8
Insurance774 6.6 806 6.6 — — (32)6.9 
Communications1,193,926
 5.4
 1,271,226
 5.5
 (77,300) 9.0
Communications318 2.8 335 2.7 (1)25.0 (16)3.4 
Basic industrial722,518
 3.3
 756,203
 3.3
 (33,685) 3.9
Basic industrial248 2.1 258 2.1 — — (10)2.2 
Consumer noncyclical2,084,423
 9.4
 2,159,773
 9.4
 (75,350) 8.7
Consumer noncyclical904 7.7 946 7.8 — — (42)9.0 
Consumer cyclical638,620
 2.9
 664,752
 2.9
 (26,132) 3.0
Consumer cyclical524 4.5 553 4.5 — — (29)6.2 
Finance companies27,413
 0.1
 29,411
 0.1
 (1,998) 0.2
Finance companies74 0.6 77 0.6 — — (3)0.6 
Capital goods1,021,495
 4.6
 1,062,302
 4.6
 (40,807) 4.7
Capital goods438 3.7 452 3.7 — — (14)3.0 
Transportation709,108
 3.2
 741,336
 3.2
 (32,228) 3.7
Transportation162 1.4 169 1.4 — — (7)1.5 
Other industrial151,884
 0.7
 161,350
 0.7
 (9,466) 1.1
Other industrial68 0.6 70 0.6 — — (2)0.4 
Brokerage356,436
 1.6
 364,591
 1.6
 (8,155) 0.9
Brokerage336 2.9 350 2.9 — — (14)3.0 
Technology606,540
 2.7
 628,821
 2.7
 (22,281) 2.6
Technology254 2.2 267 2.2 — — (13)2.8 
Real estate35,526
 0.5
 35,851
 0.2
 (325) 
Real estate— — — — — — 
Other utility16,257
 0.1
 17,094
 0.1
 (837) 0.1
Other utility13 0.1 13 0.1 — — — — 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities1,418,123
 6.4
 1,442,043
 6.3
 (23,920) 2.8
Commercial mortgage-backed securities276 2.4 289 2.4 (2)50.0 (11)2.4 
Other asset-backed securities372,844
 1.7
 386,332
 1.7
 (13,488) 1.6
Other asset-backed securities319 2.7 324 2.7 (1)25.0 (4)0.9 
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency securities789,874
 3.6
 802,612
 3.5
 (12,738) 1.5
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency securities1,818 15.5 1,843 15.1 — — (25)5.4 
Residential mortgage-backed agency securities334,309
 1.5
 338,686
 1.5
 (4,377) 0.5
Residential mortgage-backed agency securities780 6.7 813 6.7 — — (33)7.1 
U.S. government-related securities1,176,479
 5.3
 1,202,812
 5.2
 (26,333) 3.1
U.S. government-related securities438 3.7 475 3.9 — — (37)8.0 
Other government-related securities128,539
 0.6
 135,374
 0.6
 (6,835) 0.8
Other government-related securities65 0.6 68 0.6 — — (3)0.6 
States, municipals, and political divisions1,434,491
 6.0
 1,493,762
 6.3
 (59,271) 6.9
States, municipals, and political divisions82 0.7 85 0.7 — — (3)0.6 
Total$22,170,769
��100.0% $23,032,478
 100.0% $(861,709) 100.0%Total$11,707 100.0 %$12,176 100.0 %$(4)100.0 %$(465)100.0 %
We have no material concentrations of issuers or guarantors of fixed maturity securities. The industry segment composition of all securities in an unrealized loss position held as of December 31, 2016,2020, is presented in the following table:
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Fair
Value
 
% Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
% Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
% Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
% Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
% Amortized
Cost
ACL% ACLUnrealized
Loss
% Unrealized
Loss
(Dollars In Thousands) (Dollars In Millions)
Banking$3,085,937
 10.6% $3,193,541
 10.3% $(107,604) 5.8%Banking$163 5.1 %$165 5.0 %$— — %$(2)1.2 %
Other finance65,883
 0.2
 69,729
 0.2
 (3,846) 0.2
Other finance95 3.0 103 3.1 — — (8)6.3 
Electric utility3,412,425
 11.7
 3,727,811
 12.0
 (315,386) 16.9
Electric utility221 7.0 231 6.9 — 0.6 (10)7.6 
Energy2,710,110
 9.3
 2,888,563
 9.3
 (178,453) 9.6
Energy431 13.7 482 14.6 (16)68.2 (35)26.9 
Natural gas542,654
 1.9
 593,355
 1.9
 (50,701) 2.7
Natural gas14 0.4 14 0.4 — 1.0 — 0.2 
Insurance2,857,406
 9.8
 3,094,076
 10.0
 (236,670) 12.7
Insurance87 2.8 100 3.1 — — (13)10.0 
Communications1,463,373
 5.0
 1,604,670
 5.2
 (141,297) 7.6
Communications54 1.6 56 1.6 (2)8.3 — (0.4)
Basic industrial1,149,208
 3.9
 1,236,848
 4.0
 (87,640) 4.7
Basic industrial— — — — — — — — 
Consumer noncyclical2,626,590
 9.0
 2,811,825
 9.1
 (185,235) 10.0
Consumer noncyclical188 5.9 193 5.8 — — (5)3.9 
Consumer cyclical764,236
 2.6
 808,112
 2.6
 (43,876) 2.4
Consumer cyclical243 7.6 256 7.6 — — (13)10.4 
Finance companies64,490
 0.2
 69,077
 0.2
 (4,587) 0.2
Finance companies0.1 0.1 — — (1)0.7 
Capital goods1,392,879
 4.8
 1,479,146
 4.8
 (86,267) 4.6
Capital goods32 1.0 33 1.0 — — (1)1.0 
Transportation948,991
 3.3
 1,012,504
 3.3
 (63,513) 3.4
Transportation153 4.8 161 4.8 — — (8)5.1 
Other industrial163,993
 0.6
 176,558
 0.6
 (12,565) 0.7
Other industrial18 0.6 18 0.5 — — — 0.1 
Brokerage512,377
 1.8
 546,116
 1.8
 (33,739) 1.8
Brokerage39 1.2 41 1.2 — — (2)1.3 
Technology946,890
 3.2
 1,001,064
 3.2
 (54,174) 2.9
Technology52 1.6 55 1.6 — — (3)1.9 
Real estate126,156
 0.5
 131,715
 0.4
 (5,559) 0.3
Other utility17,326
 0.1
 18,516
 0.1
 (1,190) 0.1
Commercial mortgage-backed securities1,526,727
 5.3
 1,567,329
 5.1
 (40,602) 2.2
Commercial mortgage-backed securities293 9.2 316 9.5 (4)15.7 (19)15.1 
Other asset-backed securities500,497
 1.7
 521,195
 1.7
 (20,698) 1.1
Other asset-backed securities472 14.9 480 14.4 (1)6.2 (7)5.1 
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency securities956,524
 3.3
 975,895
 3.2
 (19,371) 1.1
Residential mortgage-backed non-agency securities292 9.2 293 8.8 — — (1)0.9 
Residential mortgage-backed agency securities265,996
 0.9
 271,920
 0.9
 (5,924) 0.3
Residential mortgage-backed agency securities103 3.2 103 3.1 — — — — 
U.S. government-related securities1,237,945
 4.2
 1,278,400
 4.1
 (40,455) 2.2
U.S. government-related securities312 5.1 315 5.0 — — (3)1.3 
Other government-related securities177,805
 0.6
 192,602
 0.6
 (14,797) 0.8
Other government-related securities26 0.8 27 0.8 — — (1)0.8 
States, municipals, and political divisions1,610,621
 5.5
 1,716,179
 5.4
 (105,558) 5.7
States, municipals, and political divisions39 1.2 39 1.1 — — — 0.6 
Total$29,127,039
 100.0% $30,986,746
 100.0% $(1,859,707) 100.0%Total$3,328 100.0 %$3,483 100.0 %$(23)100.0 %$(132)100.0 %
The range of maturity dates for securities in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2017, varies, with 14.8% maturing in less than 5 years,15.9% maturing between 5 and 10 years, and 69.3% maturing after 10 years. The following table shows the credit rating of securities in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2017:
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S&P or Equivalent Fair % Fair Amortized % Amortized Unrealized % Unrealized
Designation Value Value Cost Cost Loss Loss
  (Dollars In Thousands)
AAA/AA/A $13,603,854
 61.4% $14,042,579
 61.0% $(438,725) 50.9%
BBB 7,911,314
 35.6
 8,275,499
 35.8
 (364,185) 42.3
Investment grade 21,515,168
 97.0% 22,318,078
 96.8% (802,910) 93.2%
BB 351,575
 1.6
 377,677
 1.6
 (26,102) 3.0
B 220,235
 1.0
 249,675
 1.1
 (29,440) 3.4
CCC or lower 83,791
 0.4
 87,048
 0.5
 (3,257) 0.4
Below investment grade 655,601
 3.0% 714,400
 3.2% (58,799) 6.8%
Total $22,170,769
 100.0% $23,032,478
 100.0% $(861,709) 100.0%

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in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months. Below investment grade securities in an unrealized loss position were 1.2% of invested assets.
We have the ability and intent to hold these securities to maturity. After a review of each security and its expected cash flows, we believe the decline in market value to be temporary.
The following table includes the fair value, amortized cost, unrealized loss, and total time period that the security has been in an unrealized loss position for all below investment grade securities as of September 30, 2017:
  
Fair
Value
 
% Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
% Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
% Unrealized
Loss
  (Dollars In Thousands)
<= 90 days $124,880
 19.0% $127,412
 17.8% $(2,532) 4.3%
>90 days but <= 180 days 23,503
 3.6
 24,306
 3.4
 (803) 1.4
>180 days but <= 270 days 1,320
 0.2
 1,609
 0.2
 (289) 0.5
>270 days but <= 1 year 54,312
 8.3
 56,972
 8.0
 (2,660) 4.5
>1 year but <= 2 years 15,142
 2.3
 15,742
 2.2
 (600) 1.0
>2 years but <= 3 years 436,444
 66.6
 488,359
 68.4
 (51,915) 88.3
>3 years but <= 4 years 
 
 
 
 
 
>4 years but <= 5 years 
 
 
 
 
 
>5 years 
 
 
 
 
 
Total $655,601
 100.0% $714,400
 100.0% $(58,799) 100.0%
Risk Management and Impairment Review
We monitor the overall credit quality of our portfolio within established guidelines. The following table includes our available-for-sale fixed maturities by credit rating as of September 30, 2017:March 31, 2021: 
   Percent of  Percent of
Rating Fair Value Fair ValueRatingFair ValueFair Value
 (Dollars In Thousands)   (Dollars In Millions) 
AAA $5,278,828
 13.9%AAA$8,959 13.3 %
AA 3,280,511
 8.7
AA6,668 9.9 
A 12,657,431
 33.4
A21,582 32.1 
BBB 14,764,710
 39.0
BBB27,413 40.9 
Investment grade 35,981,480
 95.0
Investment grade64,622 96.2 
BB 1,362,934
 3.6
BB2,376 3.5 
B 301,763
 0.8
B129 0.2 
CCC or lower 243,981
 0.6
CCC or lower31 0.1 
Below investment grade 1,908,678
 5.0
Below investment grade2,536 3.8 
Total $37,890,158
 100.0%Total$67,158 100.0 %
Not included in the table above are $2.4$2.6 billion of investment grade and $240.7$134 million of below investment grade fixed maturities classified as trading securities and $2.7 billion of fixed maturities classified as held-to-maturity.

securities.
Limiting bond exposure to any creditor group is another way we manage credit risk. We held no credit default swaps on the positions listed below as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021. The following table summarizes our ten largest fixed maturity exposures to an individual creditor group as of September 30, 2017:March 31, 2021: 
  Fair Value of  
  Funded Unfunded Total
Creditor Securities Exposures Fair Value
  (Dollars In Millions)
Federal Home Loan Bank $230.3
 $
 $230.3
The Southern Co. 215.7
 
 215.7
Duke Energy Corp 207.3
 
 207.3
AT&T Inc. 206.7
 
 206.7
JP Morgan Chase & Co 199.5
 6.6
 206.1
Wells Fargo & Co. 200.3
 
 200.3
Morgan Stanley 198.5
 
 198.5
Exelon Corp 196.7
 
 196.7
Goldman Sachs Group 195.3
 
 195.3
HSBC Holdings PLC 194.3
 
 194.3
Total $2,044.6
 $6.6
 $2,051.2
 Fair Value of 
 FundedUnfundedTotal
CreditorSecuritiesExposuresFair Value
 (Dollars In Millions)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc$290 $— $290 
JP Morgan Chase & Co281 12 293 
UnitedHealth Group Inc269 — 269 
Federal Home Loan Bank282 — 282 
AT&T Inc281 — 281 
Verizon Communications Inc275 — 275 
Wells Fargo & Co272 — 272 
HSBC Holdings Plc267 268 
TIAA Board of Overseers266 — 266 
Apple Inc265 — 265 
Total$2,748 $13 $2,761 
Determining whether a decline in the current fair value of invested assets is an other-than-temporary decline in valuea credit loss is both objective and subjective, and can involve a variety of assumptions and estimates, particularly for investments that are not actively traded in established markets. We review our positions on a monthly basis for possible credit concerns and review our current exposure, credit enhancement, and delinquency experience.
Management considers a number of factors when determining the impairment status of individual securities. These include the economic condition of various industry segments and geographic locations and other areas of identified risks. Since it is possible for the impairment of one investment to affect other investments, we engage in ongoing risk management to safeguard against and limit any further risk to our investment portfolio. Special attention is given to correlative risks within specific industries, related parties, and business markets.
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For certain securitized financial assets with contractual cash flows, including RMBS, CMBS, and other asset-backed securities (collectively referred to as asset-backed securities or “ABS”), GAAP requires us to periodically update our best estimate of cash flows over the life of the security. If the fair value of a securitized financial asset is less than its cost or amortized cost and there has been a decrease in the present value of the expected cash flows since the last revised estimate, considering both timing and amount, an other-than-temporary impairment chargea credit loss is recognized. Estimating future cash flows is a quantitative and qualitative process that incorporates information received from third party sources along with certain internal assumptions and judgments regarding the future performance of the underlying collateral. Projections of expected future cash flows may change based upon new information regarding the performance of the underlying collateral. In addition, we consider our intent and ability to retain a temporarily depressed security until recovery.
Securities in an unrealized loss position are reviewed at least quarterly
For securities which the Company has the intent and ability to determine if an other-than-temporary impairment is present based on certain quantitative and qualitative factors. We consider a number of factors in determining whether the impairment is other-than-temporary. These include, but are not limited to: 1) actions taken by rating agencies, 2) default by the issuer, 3) the significance of the decline, 4) an assessment of our intent to sellhold the security (including a more likely than not assessment of whether we will be required to selluntil the security) before recovering the security’s amortized cost, 5) the time period during which the decline has occurred, 6) an economic analysis of the issuer’s industry, and 7) the financial strength, liquidity, and recoverability of the issuer. Management performs a security-by-security review each quarter in evaluating the need for any other-than-temporary impairments. Although no set formula is used in this process, the investment performance, collateral position, and continued viability of the issuer are significant measures considered, along with an analysis regarding our expectations for recovery of the security’s entire amortized cost basis, throughanalysis of expected cash flows is used to measure the receiptamount of the credit loss, if any, and the Company uses the effective interest rate implicit in the security at the date of acquisition to discount expected cash flows. For floating rate securities, the Company’s policy is to lock in the interest rate at the first instance of an impairment. Estimates of expected cash flows are not probability-weighted, but will reflect the Company’s best estimate based on past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future events. To the extent the amortized cost basis of the security exceeds the present value of future cash flows.flows expected to be collected, this difference represents a credit loss. Credit losses are recorded in current earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the allowance for credit losses, except that the credit loss recognized cannot exceed the difference between the book value and fair value of the security as of the date of the analysis. In future periods, recoveries in the present value of expected cash flows are recorded in current earnings as a reversal of the previously recognized allowance for credit losses. Based on our analysis, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we recognized approximately $0.3$5 million and $8.3 million, respectively, of credit related impairments on investment securitiesgains in an unrealized loss position that were other-than-temporarily impaired resulting in a charge to earnings.
There are certain risks and uncertainties associated with determining whether declines in fair values are other-than-temporary.the result of credit losses. These include significant changes in general economic conditions and business markets, trends in certain industry segments, interest rate fluctuations, rating agency actions, changes in significant accounting estimates and assumptions, commission of fraud, and legislative actions. We continuously monitor these factors as they relate to the investment portfolio in determining the status of each investment.
We have deposits with certain financial institutions which exceed federally insured limits. We have reviewed the creditworthiness of these financial institutions and believe that there is minimal risk of a material loss.
Certain European countries have experienced varying degrees of financial stress, which could have a detrimental impact on regional or global economic conditions and on sovereign and non-sovereign obligations. The chart shown below includes our non-sovereign fair value exposures in these countries as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we had no material unfunded exposure and had no material direct sovereign exposure. 

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     Total Gross   Total Gross
 Non-sovereign Debt Funded Non-sovereign DebtFunded
Financial Instrument and Country Financial Non-financial ExposureFinancial Instrument and CountryFinancialNon-financialExposure
 (Dollars In Millions) (Dollars In Millions)
Securities:  
  
  
Securities:   
United Kingdom $623.4
 $768.5
 $1,391.9
United Kingdom$1,336 $1,354 $2,690 
FranceFrance705 437 1,142 
Netherlands 227.6
 249.0
 476.6
Netherlands375 322 697 
France 134.4
 226.5
 360.9
GermanyGermany205 810 1,015 
Switzerland 220.3
 112.2
 332.5
Switzerland428 152 580 
Germany 149.9
 150.4
 300.3
Spain 22.7
 228.2
 250.9
Spain190 349 539 
Belgium 
 202.9
 202.9
Belgium— 194 194 
Sweden 129.1
 20.6
 149.7
Norway 
 99.3
 99.3
Norway120 124 
Luxembourg 
 61.3
 61.3
FinlandFinland126 — 126 
Ireland 
 58.2
 58.2
Ireland63 124 187 
Italy 
 41.3
 41.3
Italy41 153 194 
LuxembourgLuxembourg— 35 35 
SwedenSweden— 52 52 
DenmarkDenmark71 — 71 
PortugalPortugal— 24 24 
Total securities 1,507.4
 2,218.4
 3,725.8
Total securities3,544 4,126 7,670 
Derivatives:  
  
  
Derivatives:   
Germany 41.4
 
 41.4
Germany39 — 39 
United Kingdom 12.5
 
 12.5
United Kingdom214 — 214 
Switzerland 3.9
 
 3.9
Switzerland27 — 27 
France 1.7
 
 1.7
France47 — 47 
Total derivatives 59.5
 
 59.5
Total derivatives327 — 327 
Total securities $1,566.9
 $2,218.4
 $3,785.3
Total securities$3,871 $4,126 $7,997 


Realized Gains and Losses
The following table sets forth realized investment gains and losses(losses) - investments/derivatives for the periods shown:
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 For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Fixed maturity gains - sales$1,933
 $3,223
 $14,968
 $30,684
Fixed maturity losses - sales(891) (1,558) (4,486) (6,587)
Equity gains - sales
 
 
 320
Equity losses - sales(352) 
 (1,398) (284)
Impairments(273) (3,308) (8,259) (6,892)
Modco trading portfolio19,399
 23,995
 93,181
 178,353
Other(1,939) (1,508) (7,739) (7,842)
Total realized gains (losses) - investments$17,877
 $20,844
 $86,267
 $187,752
Derivatives related to VA contracts: 
  
  
  
Interest rate futures - VA$549
 $(7,002) $16,746
 $62,065
Equity futures - VA(25,959) (41,836) (75,389) (66,392)
Currency futures - VA(6,092) 934
 (22,366) 5,888
Equity options - VA(23,307) (36,482) (76,376) (23,410)
Interest rate swaptions - VA(292) (229) (2,423) (3,212)
Interest rate swaps - VA5,342
 14,737
 31,331
 221,884
Total return swaps - VA(8,057) 
 (9,675) 
Embedded derivative - GLWB485
 24,150
 (13,306) (108,545)
Funds withheld derivative35,821
 53,834
 103,746
 63,886
Total derivatives related to VA contracts(21,510) 8,106
 (47,712) 152,164
Derivatives related to FIA contracts: 
  
  
  
Embedded derivative - FIA(18,606) (14,486) (40,351) (15,938)
Equity futures - FIA66
 2,236
 161
 4,269
Volatility futures - FIA
 
 
 
Equity options - FIA11,242
 6,583
 29,511
 1,756
Total derivatives related to FIA contracts(7,298) (5,667) (10,679) (9,913)
Derivatives related to IUL contracts: 
  
  
  
Embedded derivative - IUL(297) 7,136
 (10,958) 6,302
Equity futures - IUL58
 101
 (878) (71)
Equity options - IUL1,975
 1,607
 6,437
 1,821
Total derivatives related to IUL contracts1,736
 8,844
 (5,399) 8,052
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties(19,746) (24,187) (90,314) (105,362)
Derivatives with PLC(1)
52,077
 13,387
 34,671
 31,098
Other derivatives43
 49
 41
 (51)
Total realized gains (losses) - derivatives$5,302
 $532
 $(119,392) $75,988
        
(1) These derivatives include the interest support agreement, two early renewable term ("YRT") premium support agreements, and three portfolio maintenance agreements between certain of our subsidiaries and PLC.
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
 (Dollars In Millions)
Fixed maturity gains - sales$31 $40 
Fixed maturity losses - sales(1)(1)
Equity gains and losses(8)(43)
Change in net expected credit losses - fixed maturities(52)
Commercial mortgage loans56 (95)
Modco trading portfolio(137)(124)
Other investments— (1)
Total realized gains (losses) - investments$(54)$(276)
Derivatives related to VA contracts:  
Interest rate futures$$
Equity futures(8)31 
Currency futures12 
Equity options(46)280 
Interest rate swaps(297)409 
Total return swaps(69)140 
Embedded derivative - GLWB405 (935)
Total derivatives related to VA contracts— (62)
Derivatives related to FIA contracts:  
Embedded derivative39 
Funds withheld derivative(3)— 
Equity futures(8)
Equity options23 (60)
Other derivatives(1)— 
Total derivatives related to FIA contracts23 (29)
Derivatives related to IUL contracts:  
Embedded derivative21 — 
Equity futures— (2)
Equity options(14)
Total derivatives related to IUL contracts24 (16)
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties127 75 
Derivatives with PLC(1)
— (2)
Other derivatives
Total realized gains (losses) - derivatives181 (25)
Total realized gains (losses)$127 $(301)
(1) The Company and certain of its subsidiaries had an interest support agreement, a yearly renewable term (“YRT”) premium support agreements, and portfolio maintenance agreements PLC through October 1, 2020. These agreements were terminated as part of the Captive Merger and a new portfolio maintenance agreement was entered into with PLC on that date.
Realized gains and losses(losses) on investments reflect portfolio management activities designed to maintain proper matching of assets and liabilities and to enhance long-term investment portfolio performance. The change in net realized investment gains (losses), - investments, excluding impairmentschanges in the allowance for credit losses and Modco trading portfolio activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, primarily reflects the normal operation of our asset/liability program within the context of the changing interest rate and spread environment, as well as tax planning strategies designed to utilize capital loss carryforwards.environment.

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Realized losses are comprised of other-than-temporary impairmentsnet changes in expected credit losses and actual sales of investments. These other-than-temporary impairments resulted from our analysis of circumstances and our belief that credit events, loss severity, changes in credit enhancement, and/or other adverse conditions of the respective issuers have caused, or will lead to, a deficiency in the contractual cash flows related to these investments. These other-than-temporary impairmentsnet changes in expected credit losses are presented in the chart below: 
For The
Three Months Ended
March 31,
For The
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20212020
2017 2016 2017 2016 (Dollars In Millions)
(Dollars In Thousands)
Alt-A MBS$
 $
 $
 $
Other MBS6
 155
 44
 162
Other MBS$$(1)
Corporate securities
 3,153
 7,948
 6,730
Corporate securities(51)
Other267
 
 267
  
Equities
 
 
 
CMBSCMBS— 
Total$273
 $3,308
 $8,259
 $6,892
Total$$(52)
As previously discussed, management considers several factors when determining other-than-temporary impairments.whether a credit loss has occurred. Although we purchase securities with the intent to hold them until maturity, we may change our position as a result of a change in circumstances. Any such decision is consistent with our classification of all but a specific portion of our investment portfolio as available-for-sale. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we sold securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value of $121.5$8 million. For such securities, the proceeds, realized loss, and total time period that the security had been in an unrealized loss position are presented in the table below:
Proceeds % Proceeds Realized Loss % Realized Loss Proceeds% ProceedsRealized Loss% Realized Loss
(Dollars In Thousands) (Dollars In Millions)
<= 90 days$33,154
 27.3% $(2,872) 48.8%<= 90 days$— — %$— — %
>90 days but <= 180 days25,614
 21.1
 (225) 3.8
>90 days but <= 180 days— — — — 
>180 days but <= 270 days5,888
 4.8
 (173) 2.9
>180 days but <= 270 days— — — — 
>270 days but <= 1 year14,560
 12.0
 (524) 8.9
>270 days but <= 1 year— — — — 
>1 year42,234
 34.8
 (2,090) 35.6
>1 year100.0 (1)100.0 
Total$121,450
 100.0% $(5,884) 100.0%Total$100.0 %$(1)100.0 %
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we sold securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value (proceeds) of $37.2 million and $121.5 million, respectively.$8 million. The losses realized on the sale of these securities were $1.2 million and $5.9 million, respectively.$1 million. We made the decision to exit these holdings in conjunction with our overall asset asset/liability management process.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we sold securities in an unrealized gain position with a fair value of $121.5 million and $566.1 million, respectively.$1.1 billion. The gains realized on the sale of these securities were $1.9 million and $15.0 million, respectively.$31 million.
The $1.9 million of other realized losses recognized forFor the three months ended September 30, 2017, consisted of an increase in mortgage loan reserves of $1.9 million.
The $7.7 million of other realized losses recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, consisted of an increase in mortgage loan reserves of $7.0 million, partnership losses of $0.4 million, and real estate losses of $0.1 million.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, net gains of $19.4$137 million and $93.2 million, primarily related to changes in fair value on our Modco trading portfolios, were included in realized gains and losses. Of the $93.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, approximately $1.7this amount, $10 million of lossesgains were realized through the sale of certain securities, which will be returnedreimbursed to us from our reinsurance partners over time through the reinsurance settlement process for this block of business. The Modco embedded derivative, included those associated with the trading portfolios had realized pre-tax lossesgains of $19.7 million and $90.3$127 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.March 31, 2021. The losses duringgains on the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,embedded derivative were due to the tightening of credit spreads and lower treasury yields.
Realized investment gains and losses related to derivatives represent changes in their fair value during the period and termination gains/(losses) on those derivatives that were closed during the period.yields increasing.
We use various derivative instruments to manage risks related to certain life insurance and annuity products. We can use these derivatives as economic hedges against risks inherent in the products. These risks have a direct impact on the cost of these products and are correlated with the equity markets, interest rates, foreign currency levels, and overall volatility. The hedged risks are recorded through the recognition of embedded derivatives associated with the products. These products include the GLWB rider associated with the variable annuity, fixed indexed annuity products as well as indexed universal life products. During the

three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we experienced net realizedimmaterial losses of $21.5 million and $47.7 million, respectively on derivatives related to VA contracts. These net losses on derivatives related to VA contracts were affected by capital market impacts, changes in the Company’s non-performance risk, and variations in actual sub-account fund performance from the indices included in our hedging program, as well as updates to certain policyholder assumptions during the three months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021.
The Funds Withheld derivative associated with Shades CreekProtective Life Reinsurance Bermuda Ltd. (“PL Re”) had pre-tax realized gainslosses of $35.8 million and $103.7$3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021.
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On October 1, 2020, Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate II”), Golden Gate III Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate III”), Golden Gate IV Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate IV”), and Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate V”), all of which were wholly owned captive insurance company subsidiaries have derivativesof the Company (“collectively the “Captives”) merged with PLC. These derivatives consist of anand into (the “Captive Merger”) Golden Gate.
In conjunction with the Captive Merger, the Company terminated its interest support, agreement, two YRTyearly renewable term (“YRT”) premium support, agreements, and three portfolio maintenance agreements with PLC. We
As part of the Captive Merger, Golden Gate entered into a new portfolio maintenance agreement with PLC. The Company recognized no gains of $12.3 million andor losses of $5.8 million related to the interest supporton this agreement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. We recognized gains of $39.7 million and $39.8 million related to the YRT premium support agreements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
We entered into two separate portfolio maintenance agreements in October 2012 and one portfolio maintenance agreement in January 2016. We recognized gains of $0.1 million and $0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021.
We also use various swaps and other types of derivatives to mitigate risk related to other exposures. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, these contracts generated immaterial$7 million in gains.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Holding Company
Overview
Our primary sources of funding are from our insurance operations and revenues from investments. These sources of cash support our operations and are used to pay dividends to PLC.
The states in which we and our insurance subsidiaries are domiciled impose certain restrictions on the ability to pay dividends. These restrictions are based in part on the prior year’s statutory income and/or surplus.
Debt and other capital resources
Our primary sources of capital are from retained income from our insurance operations and capital infusions from our parent, PLC. Additionally, we have access to the Credit Facility discussed below.
WeUnder a revolving line of credit arrangement (the “Credit Facility”), we have the ability to borrow under a Credit Facility arrangement on an unsecured basis up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0$1 billion. We have the right in certain circumstances to request that the commitment under the Credit Facility be increased up to a maximum principal amount of $1.25$2 billion. We are not aware of any non-compliance with the financial debt covenants of the Credit Facility as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021. PLC had an outstanding balance under the Credit Facility of $170.0$385 million bearing interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.00% as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021 and $190.0 million as of December 31, 2020.
Liquidity
Liquidity refers to a company’s ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet its needs. We meet our liquidity requirements primarily through positive cash flows from our operating subsidiaries. Primary sources of cash from the operating subsidiaries are premiums, deposits for policyholder accounts, investment sales and maturities, and investment income. Primary uses of cash include benefit payments, withdrawals from policyholder accounts, investment purchases, policy acquisition costs, interest payments, and other operating expenses. We believe that we have sufficient liquidity to fund our cash needs under normal operating scenarios.
In the event of significant unanticipated cash requirements beyond our normal liquidity needs, we have additional sources of liquidity available depending on market conditions and the amount and timing of the liquidity need. These additional sources of liquidity include cash flows from operations, the sale of liquid assets, accessing our credit facility, and other sources described herein. Our decision to sell investment assets could be impacted by accounting rules, including rules relating to the likelihood of a requirement to sell securities before recovery of our cost basis. Under stressful market and economic conditions, liquidity may broadly deteriorate, which could negatively impact our ability to sell investment assets. If we require on short notice significant amounts of cash in excess of normal requirements, we may have difficulty selling investment assets in a timely manner, be forced to sell them for less than we otherwise would have been able to realize, or both.
OurThe liquidity requirements of our regulated insurance subsidiaries primarily relate to the liabilities associated with ourtheir various insurance and investment products, operating expenses, and income taxes. Liabilities arising from insurance and investment products include the payment of policyholder benefits, as well as cash payments in connection with policy surrenders and withdrawals, policy loans, and obligations to redeem funding agreements.
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We maintain investment strategies intended to provide adequate funds to pay benefits and expected surrenders, withdrawals, loans, and redemption obligations without forced sales of investments. In addition, our insurance subsidiaries hold highly liquid, high-quality short-term investment securities and other liquid investment grade fixed maturity securities to fund our expected operating expenses, surrenders, and withdrawals. We were committed as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 to fund commercial mortgage loans in the amount of $672.8 million.

$1.1 billion.
Our positive cash flows from operations are used to fund an investment portfolio that provides for future benefit payments. We employ a formal asset/liability program to manage the cash flows of our investment portfolio relative to our long-term benefit obligations. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we held cash and short-term investments of approximately $622.3 million.$1.2 billion.

The following chart includes the cash flows provided by or used in operating, investing, and financing activities for the following periods:
For The Three Months Ended
March 31,
 For The
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20212020
 2017 2016 (Dollars In Millions)
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities $16,394
 $295,143
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(293)$164 
Net cash used in investing activities (1,836,948) (3,425,540)Net cash used in investing activities(1,309)(448)
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,805,748
 3,325,617
Net cash provided by financing activities1,511 514 
Total $(14,806) $195,220
Total$(91)$230 
For The NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 as compared to the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2020
Net cash provided byused in operating activities - Cash flows from operating activities are affected by the timing of premiums received, investment income, and benefits and expenses paid. Principal sources of cash inflows from operating activities include sales of our products and services as well as income from investments. We typically generate positive cash flows from operating activities, as premiums and policy fees collected from our insurance and investment products exceed benefit payments and redemptions, and we invest the excess. Due to the nature of our business and the fact that many of the products we sell produce financing and investing cash flows it is important to consider cash flows generated by investing and financing activities in conjunction with those generated by operating activities.
Net cash used in investing activities - Changes in cash from investing activities primarily related to the activity in our investment portfolio.
Net cash provided by financing activities - Changes in cash from financing activities included $198.2$491 million of outflowsinflows from secured financing liabilities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, as compared to the $218.7$268 million of outflows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2020 and $2.2$1.0 billion of inflows of investment product and universal life net activity as compared to $1.8 billion$763 million in the prior year. Net repayment of non-recourse funding obligations equaled $36.0 millionIn addition, we did not receive a capital contribution from our parent during the nine months ended September 30, 20172021 as compared to net issuancesa contribution of $2.2 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. We paid a dividend of $163.0$20 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020.
ThroughThe Company and certain of our subsidiaries, we are members of the FHLB of Cincinnati, the FHLB of New York, and the FHLB of New York.Atlanta. FHLB advances provide an attractive funding source for short-term borrowing and for the sale of funding agreements. Membership in the FHLB requires that we purchase FHLB capital stock based on a minimum requirement and a percentage of the dollar amount of advances outstanding. Our borrowing capacity is determined by criteria established by each respective bank. In addition, our obligations under the advances must be collateralized. We maintain control over any such pledged assets, including the right of substitution. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we had $595.8 million$1.5 billion of funding agreement-related advances and accrued interest outstanding under the FHLB program.
While we anticipate that the cash flows of our operating subsidiaries will be sufficient to meet our investment commitments and operating cash needs in a normal credit market environment, we recognize that investment commitments scheduled to be funded may, from time to time, exceed the funds then available. Therefore, we have established repurchase agreement programs for certain of our insurance subsidiaries to provide liquidity when needed. We expect that the rate received on its investments will equal or exceed its borrowing rate. Under this program, we may, from time to time, sell an investment security at a specific price and agree to repurchase that security at another specified price at a later date. These borrowings are typically for a term less than 90 days. The marketfair value of securities to be repurchased is monitored and collateral levels are adjusted where appropriate to protect the counterparty against credit exposure. Cash received is invested in fixed maturity securities, and the agreements providedprovide for net settlement in the event of default or on termination of the agreements. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the fair value of securities pledged under the repurchase program was $549.8$917 million, and the repurchase obligation of $493.8$854 million was included in our consolidated condensed balance sheets (at an average borrowing rate of 11815 basis points). During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, the maximum balance outstanding at any one point in time related to
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these programs was $1,077 million. The average daily balance was $347 million (at an average borrowing rate of 17 basis points) during the three months ended March 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2020, the fair value of securities pledged under the repurchase program was $452 million and the repurchase obligation of $437 million was included in our consolidated condensed balance sheets (at an average borrowing rate of 15 basis points). During the year ended December 31, 2020, the maximum balance outstanding at any one point in time related to these programs was $981.3$825 million. The average daily balance was $546.2$143 million (at an average borrowing rate of 89 basis points) during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. As of December 31, 2016, the fair value of securities pledged under the repurchase program was $861.7 million and the repurchase obligation of $797.7 million was included in our consolidated condensed balance sheets (at an average borrowing rate of 65 basis points). During 2016, the maximum balance outstanding at any one point in time related to these programs was $1,065.8 million. The average daily balance was $505.4 million (at an average borrowing rate of 4433 basis points) during the year ended December 31, 2016.2020.

We participate in securities lending, primarily as an investment yield enhancement, whereby securities that are held as investments are loaned out to third parties for short periods of time. We require initial collateral ofat least equal to 102% of the marketfair value of the loaned securities to be separately maintained. The loaned securities’ marketfair value is monitored on a daily basis.basis and collateral is adjusted accordingly. We maintain ownership of the securities at all times and are entitled to receive from the borrower any payments for interest received on such securities during the loan term. Securities lending transactions are accounted for as secured borrowings. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, securities with a marketfair value of $100.2$129 million and $57 million, respectively, were loaned under this program. As collateral for the loaned

securities, we receive cash, which is primarily reinvested in short-term agreements, which are collateralized by U.S. Government or U.S. Government Agency securities, and government money market funds. These investments which are recorded in “short-term investments”short-term investments with a corresponding liability recorded in “other liabilities” secured financing liabilities to account for its obligation to return the collateral. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the fair value of the collateral related to this program was $105.8$133 million and $59 million and we have an obligation to return $105.8$133 million and $59 million of collateral to the securities borrowers.borrowers, respectively.
Additionally, we may, from time to time, sell short-duration stable value products to complement our cash management practices. Depending on market conditions, we may also use securitization transactions involving our commercial mortgage loans to increase liquidity for the operating subsidiaries.
Statutory Capital
A life insurance company’s statutory capital is computed according to rules prescribed by the NAIC,National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”), as modified by state law. Generally speaking, other states in which a company does business defer to the interpretation of the domiciliary state with respect to NAIC rules, unless inconsistent with the other state’s regulations. Statutory accounting rules are different from GAAP and are intended to reflect a more conservative view, for example, requiring immediate expensing of policy acquisition costs. The NAIC’s risk-based capital requirements require insurance companies to calculate and report information under a risk-based capital formula. The achievement of long-term growth will require growth in the statutory capital of our insurance subsidiaries. The subsidiaries may secure additional statutory capital through various sources, such as retained statutory earnings or our equity contributions. In general, dividends up to specified levels are considered ordinary and may be paid thirty days after written notice towithout prior approval of the insurance commissioner of the state of domicile unless such commissioner objects to the dividend prior to the expiration of such period.domicile. Dividends in larger amounts are considered extraordinary and are subject to affirmative prior approval by such commissioner. The maximum amount that would qualify as an ordinary dividend to us from our insurance subsidiaries in 20172021 is approximately $201.8$454 million.

State insurance regulators and the NAIC have adopted risk-based capital (“RBC”) requirements for life insurance companies to evaluate the adequacy of statutory capital and surplus in relation to investment and insurance risks. The requirements provide a means of measuring the minimum amount of statutory surplus appropriate for an insurance company to support its overall business operations based on its size and risk profile. A company’s risk-based statutory surplus is calculated by applying factors and performing calculations relating to various asset, premium, claim, expense, and reserve items. Regulators can then measure the adequacy of a company’s statutory surplus by comparing it to RBC. We manage our capital consumption by using the ratio of our total adjusted capital, as defined by the insurance regulators, to our company action level RBC (known as the RBC ratio), also as defined by insurance regulators.

Statutory reserves established for VA contracts are sensitive to changes in the equity and bond markets and are affected by the level of account values relative to the level of any guarantees and product design. As a result, the relationship between reserve changes and equity market performance may be non-linear during any given reporting period. Market conditions greatly influence the capital required due to their impact on the valuation of reserves and derivative investments mitigating the risk in these reserves. Risk mitigation activities may result in material and sometimes counterintuitive impacts on statutory surplus and RBC ratio. Notably, as changes in these market and non-market factors occur, both our potential obligation and the related statutory reserves and/or required capital can vary at a non-linear rate.

Our statutory surplus is impacted by credit spreads as a result of accounting for the assets and liabilities on our fixed MVAmarket value adjusted (“MVA”) annuities. Statutory separate account assets supporting the fixed MVA annuities are recorded at fair value. In determining the statutory reserve for the fixed MVA annuities, we are required to use current crediting rates based on U.S. Treasuries. In many capital market scenarios, current crediting rates based on U.S. Treasuries are highly correlated with market rates implicit in the fair value of statutory separate account assets. As a result, the change in the statutory reserve from period to period will likely substantially offset the change in the fair value of the statutory separate account assets. However, in periods of volatile credit markets, actual credit spreads on investment assets may increase or decrease sharply for certain sub-sectorssub-
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sectors of the overall credit market, resulting in statutory separate account asset market value gains or losses. As actual credit spreads are not fully reflected in current crediting rates based on U.S. Treasuries, the calculation of statutory reserves will not substantially offset the change in fair value of the statutory separate account assets resulting in a change in statutory surplus.
We cede material amounts of insurance and transfer related assets to other insurance companies through reinsurance. However, notwithstanding the transfer of related assets, we remain liable with respect to ceded insurance should any reinsurer fail to meet the obligations that it assumed. We evaluate the financial condition of our reinsurers and monitor the associated concentration of credit risk. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we ceded premiums to third party reinsurers amounting to $326.6 million and $989.8$317 million. In addition, we had receivables from reinsurers amounting to $4.9$4.6 billion as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2021. We review reinsurance receivable amounts for collectability and establish bad debt reserves if deemed appropriate.
Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. ("SRUS") was placed in rehabilitation on March 6, 2019 by the State of Delaware. Under the related order, the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Delaware has been appointed the receiver of SRUS (the “Receiver”) and provided with authority to conduct and continue the business of SRUS in the interest of its cedents, creditors, and stockholder. The order was accompanied by an injunction requiring the continued payment of reinsurance premiums to SRUS and temporarily prohibiting cedents, including the Company, from offsetting premiums payable against receivables from SRUS. On June 20, 2019, the Delaware Court of Chancery (the “Court”) entered an order approving a Revised Offset Plan, which allows cedents, including the Company, to offset premiums under certain circumstances.
A proposed Rehabilitation Plan (“Rehabilitation Plan”) was filed by the Receiver on June 30, 2020. The Rehabilitation Plan presents the following two options to each cedent: (1) remain in business with SRUS and be governed by the Rehabilitation Plan, or (2) recapture business ceded to SRUS. Due to SRUS’s financial status, neither option would pay 100% of outstanding claims. Certain financial terms and conditions will be imposed on the cedents based on the election made, the type of business ceded, the manner in which the business is collateralized, and the amount of losses sustained by a cedent. On October 9, 2020, the Receiver filed a proposed order setting forth a schedule to present the Rehabilitation Plan for Court approval, which order contemplated possible modifications to the Rehabilitation Plan to be filed with the Court by March 16, 2021. On January 15, 2021, the Receiver circulated a draft Amended Rehabilitation Plan (“Amended Plan”) with interested parties. The majority of the substance and form of the original Rehabilitation Plan, including its two option structure described above, remained in place. On March 16, 2021, the Receiver filed a draft Amended Plan, which contains the same proposed revisions as the draft he previously circulated on January 15, 2021. Later on March 19, 2021, the Receiver filed a proposed order asking the Court to revise the schedule to push back dates, including the deadline that the Receiver must file any modifications to the Amended Plan to May 3, 2021. A group of interested parties separately filed a Motion to Appoint a Special Master, and at the hearing on the Motion, held on March 26, 2021, the Court suspended all deadlines in the case to allow the Receiver and interested parties to meet and confer on a number of topics for 30 days. A joint status report was filed with the Court on May 7, 2021. It is anticipated that a new scheduling order will be entered in the near future.

The Company continues to monitor SRUS and the actions of the receiver through discussions with legal counsel and review of publicly available information. An allowance for credit losses related to SRUS is included in the overall reinsurance allowance for credit losses. As of March 31, 2021, management does not believe that the ultimate outcome of the rehabilitation process will have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
Captive Reinsurance Companies
The Company and our life insuranceits subsidiaries are subject to a regulation entitled “Valuation of Life Insurance Policies Model Regulation,” commonly known as “Regulation XXX,” and a supporting guideline entitled “The Application of the Valuation of Life Insurance Policies Model Regulation,” commonly known as “Guideline AXXX.” The regulation and supporting guideline require insurers to establish statutory reserves for term and universal life insurance policies with long-term premium guarantees that are consistent with the statutory reserves required for other individual life insurance policies with similar guarantees. Many market participants believe that these levels of reserves are non-economic. We useutilize a captive reinsurance companiescompany to implement reinsurance and capital management actions to satisfy these reserve requirements by financing the non-economic reserves either through the issuance of non-recourse funding obligations by the captives or obtaining Letters of Credit from third-party financial institutions.

Our captive reinsurance companies assumeGolden Gate assumes business from affiliates only. Our captives areGolden Gate is capitalized to a level we believe is sufficient to support theits contractual risks and other general obligations of the respective captive entity. All of our captive reinsurance companies areobligations. Golden Gate is a wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company and are located domestically. The captive insurance companies areis subject to regulations in theits domiciliary state of domicile.Vermont.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”),
NAIC, through various committees, subgroups and dedicated task forces, is reviewing the use of captives and special purpose vehicles used to transfer insurance risk in relation to existing state laws and regulations, and several committees have adopted or exposed for comment white papers and reports that, if or when implemented, could impose additional requirements on the use of captives and other reinsurers. The Financial Condition (E) Committee of the NAIC recently established a Variable Annuity
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Issues Working Group to examine company use of variable annuity captives. The Committee has proposed changes in the regulation of variable annuities and variable annuity captives, which could adversely affect our future financial condition and results of operations.operations if adopted.
The Principles Based Reserving Implementation (EX) Task Force of the
NAIC charged with analysis of theand state adoption of a principles-based reserving methodology, adopted the “conceptual framework” contained in a report issued by Rector & Associates, Inc., dated June 4, 2014 (as modified or supplemented, the “Rector Report”), that contains numerous recommendations pertaining to the regulation and use of certain captive reinsurers. Certain high-level recommendations have been adopted and assigned to various NAIC working groups, which working groups are in various stages of discussions regarding recommendations. One recommendation of the Rector Report was adopted as Actuarial Guideline XLVIII (“AG48”). AG48 sets more restrictive standards on the permitted collateral utilized to back reserves of a captive. In September 2016, the Financial Condition (E) Committee of the NAIC adoptedand the Term and Universal Life Insurance Reserve Financing Model Regulation (the "Reserve Model") which is substantially similar to AG48. AG48 andmay make the Reserve Model will likely make it difficult for the Company to establish new captive financing arrangements on a basis consistent with past practices. As a result of AG48 and the Reserve Model, the implementationuse of new captive structures in the future may be less capital efficient mayand/or lead to lower product returns and/or increased product pricing or result in reduced sales of certain products. In some circumstances, AG48terms and the Reserve Model could impact the Company’s ability to engage in certain reinsurance transactions with non-affiliates.
We also use a captive reinsurance company to reinsure risks associated with GLWB and GMDB riders which helps us to manage those risks on an economic basis. In an effort to mitigate the equity market risks relative to our RBC ratio, we reinsure these risks to Shades Creek Captive Insurance Company (“Shades Creek”) was a direct wholly owned insurance subsidiary of PLC through December 31, 2020. On January 1, 2021, Shades Creek was merged with and into the Company, with the Company being the surviving entity. We accounted for the transaction pursuant to ASC 805-50 “Transactions between Entities under Common Control”. The purposetransferred assets and liabilities of Shades Creek is to reduce the volatility in RBC due to non-economic variables included within the RBC calculation.
During 2012, PLC entered into an intercompany capital support agreement with Shades Creek. The agreement provides through a guarantee that PLC will contribute assets or purchase surplus notes (or cause an affiliate or third party to contribute assets or purchase surplus notes) in amounts necessary for Shades Creek’s regulatory capital levels to equal or exceed minimum thresholds as definedwere recorded by the agreement. AsCompany at their carrying value at the date of September 30, 2017, Shades Creek maintained capital levels in excesstransfer. In accordance with ASC 805-50, all prior financial information has been recast to reflect this transaction as of the required minimum thresholds. The maximum potential future payment amount which could be requiredearliest period presented under thecommon control, January 1, 2020.
We use an affiliated Bermuda domiciled reinsurance company, PL Re, to reinsure certain fixed annuity business as a part of our capital support agreement will be dependent on numerous factors, including the performance of equity markets, the level of interest rates, performance of associated hedges, and related policyholder behavior.management strategy.
Ratings
Various Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“rating organizations”) review the financial performance and condition of insurers, including us and our insurance subsidiaries, and publish their financial strength ratings as indicators of an insurer’s ability to meet policyholder and contract holder obligations. These ratings are important to maintaining public confidence in an insurer’s products, its ability to market its products and its competitive position. The following table summarizes the current financial strength ratings of our significant member companies from the major independent rating organizations:
Standard &
RatingsA.M. BestFitchPoor’sMoody’s
Insurance company financial strength rating:
Protective Life Insurance CompanyA+A+AA-A1
West Coast Life Insurance CompanyA+A+AA-A1
Protective Life and Annuity Insurance CompanyA+A+AA-
Protective Property & Casualty Insurance CompanyA-A
MONY Life Insurance CompanyA+A+A+A1
 Our ratings are subject to review and change by the rating organizations at any time and without notice. A downgrade or other negative action by a ratingsrating organization with respect to theour financial strength ratings or those of us and our insurance subsidiaries could adversely affect sales, relationships with distributors, the level of policy surrenders and withdrawals, competitive position in the marketplace, and the cost or availability of reinsurance. The rating agencies may take various actions, positive or negative, with respect to the debt and financial strength ratings of PLC and its subsidiaries, including as a result of PLC’s status as a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life.

Rating organizations also publish credit ratings for the issuers of debt securities, including PLC. Credit ratings are indicators of a debt issuer’s ability to meet the terms of debt obligations in a timely manner. PLC is an important source of funding for the Company, so its credit ratings may affect the Company’s liquidity. These ratings are important in the debt issuer’s overall ability to access credit markets and other types of liquidity. Ratings are not recommendations to buy our securities or products. A downgrade or other negative action by a rating organization with respect to PLC’s credit rating could limit its access to capital markets, increase the cost of issuing debt, and a downgrade of sufficient magnitude, combined with other negative factors, could require PLC to post collateral. The rating agencies may take various actions, positive or negative, with respect to PLC’s debt ratings, including as a result of its status as a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life.
LIABILITIES
Many of our products contain surrender charges and other features that are designed to reward persistency and penalize the early withdrawal of funds. Certain stable value and annuity contracts have market-value adjustments that protect us against investment losses if interest rates are higher at the time of surrender than at the time of issue.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we had policy liabilities and accruals of approximately $31.5$54.4 billion. Our interest-sensitive life insurance policies have a weighted average minimum credited interest rate of approximately 3.48%3.47%.
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Contractual Obligations
We enter into various obligations to third parties inThere have been no material additions or changes outside of the ordinary course of our operations. However, we do not believe that our cash flow requirements can be assessed solely based upon an analysis of these obligations. The most significant factors affecting our future cash flows are our abilitybusiness to earn and collect cash from our customers, and the cash flows arising from our investment program. Future cash outflows, whether they are contractual obligations or not, will also vary based uponas compared to the amounts disclosed within our future needs. Although some outflows are fixed, others depend2020 Annual Report on future events. Examples of fixed obligations includeForm 10-K filed on March 30, 2021. For additional details related to our obligations to pay principalcommitments, see Note 11, Commitments and interest on fixed-rate borrowings. Examples of obligations that will vary include obligations to pay interest on variable-rate borrowings and insurance liabilities that depend on future interest rates, market performance, or surrender provisions. Many ofContingencies in our obligations are linked to cash-generating contracts. In addition, our operations involve significant expenditures that are not based upon contractual obligations. These include expenditures for income taxes and payroll.unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
As of September 30, 2017, we carried a $10.7 million liability for uncertain tax positions. These amounts are not included in the long-term contractual obligations table because of the difficulty in making reasonably reliable estimates of the occurrence or timing of cash settlements with the respective taxing authorities.
The table below sets forth future maturities of our contractual obligations:
   Payments due by period
 Total 
Less than
1 year
 1-3 years 3-5 years 
More than
5 years
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Non-recourse funding obligations(1)
$5,025,873
 $265,022
 $619,962
 $671,297
 $3,469,592
Stable value products(2)
5,069,209
 963,785
 2,262,606
 1,693,271
 149,547
Operating leases(3)
30,270
 4,621
 8,450
 7,367
 9,832
Home office lease(4)
77,552
 2,048
 75,504
 
 
Mortgage loan and investment commitments852,091
 759,062
 93,029
 
 
Secured financing liabilities(5)
599,593
 599,593
 
 
 
Policyholder obligations(6)
42,259,849
 1,593,574
 3,431,619
 3,439,037
 33,795,619
Total$53,914,437
 $4,187,705
 $6,491,170
 $5,810,972
 $37,424,590
          
(1) Non-recourse funding obligations include all undiscounted principal amounts owed and expected future interest payments due over the term of the notes. Of the total undiscounted cash flows, $1.8 billion relates to the Golden Gate V transaction. These cash outflows are matched and predominantly offset by the cash inflows Golden Gate V receives from notes issued by a nonconsolidated variable interest entity. Additionally, $2.8 billion relates to the Golden Gate transaction that occurred in Q1 2016. These cash outflows are matched and predominantly offset by the cash inflows Golden Gate receives from notes issued by nonconsolidated entity and third parties. The remaining amounts are associated with the Golden Gate II notes held by third parties as well as certain obligations assumed with the acquisition of MONY Life Insurance Company.
(2) Anticipated stable value products cash flows including interest.
(3) Includes all lease payments required under operating lease agreements.
(4) The lease payments shown assume we exercise our option to purchase the building at the end of the lease term. Additionally, the payments due by the periods above were computed based on the terms of the renegotiated lease agreement, which was entered in December 2013.
(5) Represents secured borrowings and accrued interest as part of our repurchase program as well as liabilities associated with securities lending transactions.
(6) Estimated contractual policyholder obligations are based on mortality, morbidity, and lapse assumptions comparable to our historical experience, modified for recent observed trends. These obligations are based on current balance sheet values and include expected interest crediting, but do not incorporate an expectation of future market growth, or future deposits. Due to the significance of the assumptions used, the amounts presented could materially differ from actual results. As variable separate account obligations are legally insulated from general account obligations, the variable separate account obligations will be fully funded by cash flows from variable separate account assets. We expect to fully fund the general account obligations from cash flows from general account investments.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have entered into operating leases that do not result in an obligation being recorded on the balance sheet. Refer to Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies, of the consolidated condensed financial statements for more information.
The Company uses the same methodology and assumptions to estimate the allowance for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments as for funded commercial mortgage loan receivables. As of March 31, 2021, the allowance for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments was $15 million. The Company had a total of 122 unfunded commitments that had a balance of $1.1 billion.
MARKET RISK EXPOSURES

Our financial position and earnings are subject to various market risks including changes in interest rates, the yield curve, spreads between risk-adjusted and risk-free interest rates, foreign currency rates, used vehicle prices, and equity price risks and issuer defaults. We analyze and manage the risks arising from market exposures of financial instruments, as well as other risks, through an integrated asset/liability management process. The primary focus of our asset/liability program is the management of interest rate risk within the insurance operations. Our asset/liability management programs and procedures involve the monitoring of asset and liability durations for various product lines; cash flow testing under various interest rate scenarios; and the continuous rebalancing of assets and liabilities with respect to yield, credit and market risk, and cash flow characteristics. These programs also incorporate the use of derivative financial instruments primarily to reduce our exposure to interest rate risk, currency exchange risk, volatility risk, and equity market risk. See Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments, to the consolidated condensed financial statements included in this report for additional information on our financial instruments.
The primary focus of our asset/liability program is the management of interest rate risk within the insurance operations. This includes monitoring the duration of both investments and insurance liabilitiescharacteristics to maintain an appropriate balance between risk and profitability for each product category, and for us as a whole.

It is our policy to maintain asset and liability durations within one year of one another, although, from time to time, a broader interval may be allowed.

We are exposed to credit risk within our investment portfolio and through derivative counterparties. Credit risk relates to the uncertainty of an obligor’s continued ability to make timely payments in accordance with the contractual terms of the instrument or contract. We manage credit risk through established investment policies which attempt to address quality of obligors and counterparties, credit concentration limits, diversification requirements, and acceptable risk levels under expected and stressed scenarios. Derivative counterparty credit risk is measured as the amount owed to us, net of collateral held, based upon current market conditions. In addition, we periodically assess exposure related to potential payment obligations between us and our counterparties. We minimize the credit risk in derivative financial instruments by entering into transactions with high quality counterparties (A-rated or higher at the time we enter into the contract), and we maintain credit support annexes with certain of those counterparties.
We utilize a risk management strategy that includesincorporates the use of derivative financial instruments to reduce exposure to certain risks, including but not limited to, interest rate risk, currency exchange risk, volatility risk, and equity market risk. These strategies are developed through our analysis of data from financial simulation models and other internal and industry sources, and are then incorporated into our risk management program. See Note 5, Derivative Financial Instruments, to the consolidated condensed financial statements included in this report for additional information on our financial instruments.
Derivative instruments expose us to credit and market risk and basis risk. Such instruments can change materiallycould result in valuematerial changes from period- to-period.period to period. We attempt to minimize our credit risk by entering into transactions with highly rated counterparties. We manage the market and basis risksrisk by establishing and monitoring limits as to the types and degrees of risk that may be undertaken. We monitor our use of derivatives in connection with our overall asset/liability management programs and procedures.risk management strategies. In addition, all derivative programs are monitored by our risk management department.
Derivative instruments that are used as part of our interest rate risk management strategy include interest rate swaps, interest rate futures, interest rate caps, and interest rate options.swaptions.
Derivative instruments that are used as part of the Company'sCompany’s foreign currency exchange risk management strategy include foreign currency swaps, foreign currency futures, foreign equity futures, and foreign equity options.
We may use the following types of derivative contracts to mitigate our exposure to certain guaranteed benefits related to variable annuity,VA contracts, fixed indexed annuity,annuities, and indexed universal life contracts:life:
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Foreign Currency Futures
Foreign Currency Options
Variance Swaps
Interest Rate Futures
Equity Options
Equity Futures
Credit Derivatives
Interest Rate Swaps
Interest Rate Swaptions
Volatility Futures
Volatility Options
Funds Withheld Agreement
Total Return Swaps
Other Derivatives
The Company and certain of ourits subsidiaries have derivatives with PLC. These derivatives consist ofhad an interest support agreement, YRT premium support arrangements,agreements, and portfolio maintenance agreements with PLC.PLC through October 1, 2020. These agreements were terminated as part of the Captive Merger and a new portfolio maintenance agreement was entered into with PLC on that date.
We have a funds withheld account that consists of various derivative instruments held by us that is used to hedge the GLWB and GMDB riders.riders and fixed indexed annuity products. The economic performance of derivatives in the funds withheld account is ceded to Shades Creek.subsidiaries of PLC. The funds withheld account is accounted for as a derivative financial instrument.
We believe that our asset/liability management programs and procedures and certain product features provide protection against the effects of changes in interest rates under various scenarios. Additionally, we believe our asset/liability management programs and procedures provide sufficient liquidity to enable us to fulfill our obligation to pay benefits under our various insurance and deposit contracts. However, our asset/liability management programs and procedures incorporate assumptions about the relationship between short-term and long-term interest rates (i.e., the slope of the yield curve), relationships between risk-adjusted and risk-free interest rates, market liquidity, spread movements, implied volatility, policyholder behavior, and other factors, and the effectiveness of our asset/liability management programs and procedures may be negatively affected whenever actual results differ from those assumptions.

In the ordinary course of our commercial mortgage lending operations, we may commit to provide a commercial mortgage loan before the property to be mortgaged has been built or acquired. The commercial mortgage loan commitment is a contractual obligation to fund a commercial mortgage loan when called upon by the borrower. The commitment is not recognized in our financial statements until the commitment is actually funded. The commercial mortgage loan commitment contains terms, including the rate of interest, which may be different than prevailing interest rates. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2021, we had outstanding commercial mortgage loan commitments of $672.8 million$1.1 billion at ana weighted average interest rate of 4.2%3.56%.
Impact of Continued Low Interest Rate Environment
Significant changes in interest rates expose us to the risk of not realizing anticipated spreads between the interest rate earned on investments and the interest rate credited to in-force policies and contracts. In addition, certain of our insurance and investment products guarantee a minimum guaranteed interest rate (“MGIR”). In periods of prolonged low interest rates, the interest spread earned may be negatively impacted to the extent our ability to reduce policyholder crediting rates is limited by the guaranteed minimum credited interest rates. Additionally, those policies without account values may exhibit lower profitability in periods of prolonged low interest rates due to reduced investment income.
The tabletables below presentspresent account values by range of current minimum guaranteed interest rates and current crediting rates for our universal life and deferred fixed annuity products as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2016:2020:
Credited Rate Summary
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    1-50 bps More than  
Minimum Guaranteed Interest Rate At above 50 bps  
Account Value MGIR MGIR above MGIR Total
  (Dollars In Millions)
Universal Life Insurance  
  
  
  
>2% - 3% $203
 $1,197
 $2,044
 $3,444
>3% - 4% 4,160
 997
 8
 5,165
>4% - 5% 2,001
 13
 1
 2,015
>5% - 6% 201
 
 
 201
Subtotal 6,565
 2,207
 2,053
 10,825
Fixed Annuities  
  
  
  
1% $614
 $205
 $360
 $1,179
>1% - 2% 500
 358
 72
 930
>2% - 3% 1,939
 64
 5
 2,008
>3% - 4% 257
 
 
 257
>4% - 5% 274
 
 
 274
>5% - 6% 3
 
 
 3
Subtotal 3,587
 627
 437
 4,651
Total $10,152
 $2,834
 $2,490
 $15,476
         
Percentage of Total 66% 18% 16% 100%

March 31, 2021
  1-50 bpsMore than 
Atabove50 bps 
MGIRMGIRabove MGIRTotal
 (Account Value In Millions)
Crediting Rate
Universal Life Insurance    
2%$$856 $2,398 $3,262 
>2% - 3%5,567 822 1,127 7,516 
>3% - 4%7,495 400 36 7,931 
>4% - 5%2,235 387 173 2,795 
>5% - 6%315 — — 315 
Subtotal15,620 2,465 3,734 21,819 
Fixed Annuities    
1%$289 $792 $1,892 $2,973 
>1% - 2%511 208 2,181 2,900 
>2% - 3%1,411 50 1,466 
>3% - 4%262 — — 262 
>4% - 5%251 — — 251 
>5% - 6%— — — — 
Subtotal2,724 1,050 4,078 7,852 
Total$18,344 $3,515 $7,812 $29,671 
Percentage of Total62 %12 %26 %100 %
Credited Rate Summary
As of December 31, 20162020
  1-50 bpsMore than 
Atabove50 bps 
MGIRMGIRabove MGIRTotal
 (Account Value In Millions)
Crediting Rate
Universal Life Insurance    
2%$— $143 $2,176 $2,319 
>2% - 3%4,032 1,482 1,244 6,758 
>3% - 4%9,487 472 36 9,995 
>4% - 5%2,261 386 172 2,819 
>5% - 6%316 — — 316 
Subtotal16,096 2,483 3,628 22,207 
Fixed Annuities    
1%$273 $654 $1,975 $2,902 
>1% - 2%517 215 2,185 2,917 
>2% - 3%1,436 52 1,492 
>3% - 4%265 — — 265 
>4% - 5%251 — — 251 
>5% - 6%— — — — 
Subtotal2,742 921 4,164 7,827 
Total$18,838 $3,404 $7,792 $30,034 
Percentage of Total63 %11 %26 %100 %
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    1-50 bps More than  
Minimum Guaranteed Interest Rate At above 50 bps  
Account Value MGIR MGIR above MGIR Total
  (Dollars In Millions)
Universal Life Insurance  
  
  
  
>2% - 3% $202
 $1,133
 $2,023
 $3,358
>3% - 4% 4,001
 1,191
 11
 5,203
>4% - 5% 1,928
 14
 
 1,942
>5% - 6% 208
 
 
 208
Subtotal 6,339
 2,338
 2,034
 10,711
Fixed Annuities  
  
  
  
1% $670
 $153
 $114
 $937
>1% - 2% 535
 463
 103
 1,101
>2% - 3% 2,056
 68
 7
 2,131
>3% - 4% 267
 
 
 267
>4% - 5% 281
 
 
 281
>5% - 6% 3
 
 
 3
Subtotal 3,812
 684
 224
 4,720
Total $10,151
 $3,022
 $2,258
 $15,431
         
Percentage of Total 66% 19% 15% 100%
We are active in mitigating the impact of a continued low interest rate environment through product design, as well as adjusting crediting rates on current in-force policies and contracts. We also manage interest rate and reinvestment risks through our asset/liability management process. Our asset/liability management programs and procedures involve the monitoring of asset and liability durations; cash flow testing under various interest rate scenarios; and the regular rebalancing of assets and liabilities with respect to yield, credit and market risk, and cash flow characteristics. These programs also incorporate the use of derivative financial instruments primarily to reduce our exposure to interest rate risk, inflation risk, currency exchange risk, volatility risk, and equity market risk.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
Inflation increases the need for life insurance. Many policyholders who once had adequate insurance programs may increase their life insurance coverage to provide the same relative financial benefit and protection. Higher interest rates may result in higher sales of certain of our investment products.
The higher interest rates that have traditionally accompanied inflation could also affect our operations. Policy loans increase as policy loan interest rates become relatively more attractive. As interest rates increase, disintermediation of stable value and annuity account balances and individual life policy cash values may increase. The marketfair value of our fixed-rate, long-term investments may decrease, we may be unable to implement fully the interest rate reset and call provisions of our commercial mortgage loans, and our ability to make attractive commercial mortgage loans, including participatingparticipation commercial mortgage loans, may decrease. In addition, participatingparticipation commercial mortgage loan income may decrease. The difference between the interest rate earned on investments and the interest rate credited to life insurance and investment products may also be adversely affected by rising interest rates. During the periods covered by this report, we believe inflation has not had a material impact on our business.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated condensed financial statements for information regarding recently issued accounting standards.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
See Part I, Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, “Liquidity and Capital Resources” and Part II, Item 1A, “Market Risk Factors, of this report for market risk disclosures.Exposures”.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures
(a)    Disclosure controls and procedures
In order to ensure that the information the Company must disclose in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis, the Company’s management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) andRule 13a -15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), except as otherwise noted below.. Based on their evaluation as of March 31, 2021, the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. effective at the reasonable assurance level.

It should be noted that any system of controls, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain judgments, including the costs and benefits of controls and the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within the Company have been detected.
In conducting our evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2017, we have excluded USWC Holding Company and its subsidiaries ("US Warranty") and the internal controls relating to the administrative systems and processes being provided by third parties for the acquired business. US Warranty was acquired on December 1, 2016 and its revenues and income were immaterial to the Company's results of operations for the nine month period ended September 30, 2017. 
(b)Changes in internal control over financial reporting
During the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2019, the Company implemented componentsbegan the conversion and integration of SAP’s enterprise resource planning ("ERP") solution, which includes a new general ledger, a new consolidation system, and newadministrative processing into its internal control over financial reporting tools.for Great West & Annuity Insurance Company and certain of its affiliates (“GWL&A”) acquired on June 1, 2019. The upgraded ERP system represents aconversion to the Company’s operating environment was still in process, but not yet completed as of March 31, 2021. The Company has, therefore, included in its internal controls over financial reporting certain additional controls associated with the GWL&A systems improvement initiative designedthat have not yet been integrated into the Company’s operating environment.
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Other than the considerations noted in the paragraph above, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2021, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to provide more effective management of our business operations as we continue to grow in size and scale. This initiative was not undertaken in response to any identified deficiency inmaterially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal controls exist within a dynamic environment and the Company continually strives to improve its internal controls and procedures to enhance the quality of its financial reporting.
There were no other changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
The operating results of companies in the insurance industry have historically been subject to significant fluctuations. The factors which could affect the Company’s future results include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions and known trends and uncertainties. In addition to other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2020, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition, or future results of operations which are discussed more fully below.
General Risk Factors

Risks Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Company'snovel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic has adversely impacted the Company’s business, and the ultimate effect on its business, results of operations, and financial condition will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic.

Beginning in 2020, the global pandemic related to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, began to impact the worldwide economy and the Company’s results of operations. Because of the size and breadth of this pandemic, all of the direct and indirect consequences of COVID-19 are not yet known and may not emerge for some time. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a higher risk of mortality, negatively impacted the U.S. and global economy, created significant volatility and disruption in capital markets, significantly increased unemployment levels, and fueled concerns that it will lead to a severe global recession. In addition, the pandemic has resulted in temporary closures of many businesses and schools and the imposition of social distancing and sheltering in place requirements in many states and local communities. As a result, the Company’s ability to sell products through its regular channels and the demand for its products and services could be significantly impacted. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to impact the Company’s business, results of operations, or financial condition will depend on future developments which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, the efficacy of mass vaccinations, the impact of COVID-19 variants, and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.

Risks presented by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic include the following:

Premiums, Policy Fees, and Contractholder Liabilities. The impact of COVID-19 on general economic activity may negatively impact the Company’s premiums, policy fees, other revenues, and its liabilities for certain life and annuity policy/contracts. The degree and type of the impact will depend on the extent and duration of the economic contraction, as well as potential equity market and interest rate volatility associated with the economic environment.

Claims and Claims Expense. As a result of the pandemic and ensuing conditions, the Company has experienced, and it may continue to experience, an elevated incidence and level of life insurance claims. The Company expects to incur higher claims expense in our life insurance and deferred annuity businesses, partially offset by lower life contingent payments in its payout annuity and structured settlement businesses, as a result of COVID-19 due to increases in mortality. In addition, the anticipated and unknown risks related to COVID-19 may cause additional uncertainty in the process of estimating claims expense reserves. For example, the behavior of claimants and policyholders may change in unexpected ways, and actions taken by governmental bodies, both legislative and regulatory, in reaction to COVID-19 and their related impacts are hard to predict. The Company is also subject to credit risk in our insurance operations (both with respect to policyholder receivables and reinsurance receivables) which may be exacerbated in times of economic distress. A prolonged continuation of the pandemic or a significant and protracted increase in claims could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

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Investments. The disruption in the financial markets related to COVID-19 has and may continue to adversely affect certain portions of the Company’s investment portfolio, specifically resulting in lower investment income and returns, and lead to further impairments, credit spread widening, credit quality deterioration, ratings downgrades, equity market declines, and the need to establish additional reserves for potential losses related to its commercial mortgage portfolio. Additionally, higher volatility in the equity and credit markets increases hedging costs. There is uncertainty regarding future treasury rates and risk spreads, which may lead to lower investment returns and difficulty forecasting financial results. Disruption in financial markets may also influence overall market liquidity and availability of assets for sale and purchase.

Legislative and/or Regulatory Action. Federal, state, and local government actions to address and contain the impact of COVID-19 may adversely affect us. Many state insurance departments have required and some are requiring insurers to extend the time allowed for premium payments to avoid the canceling of policies. While many of these consumer accommodations have already expired, they vary in requirements and effective dates, which make it difficult to anticipate exact financial impacts. If these extensions continue, premium waivers may significantly exceed the Company’s expectations, and its earnings may be negatively affected should actual experience differimpacted. If policyholder lapse and surrender rates or premium waivers significantly exceed the Company’s expectations, the Company may need to change its assumptions, models, or reserves.

Operational Disruptions and Heightened Cybersecurity Risks. Currently, approximately 90% of the Company’s employees are working remotely with only a limited number of employees working at certain facilities. The current period of Companywide remote work arrangements could introduce additional operational risk, including but not limited to cybersecurity risks, and it could impair the Company’s ability to effectively manage its business. Additionally, over the course of 2021, the Company plans to transition its workforce from management's assumptionsthe current period of Companywide remote work arrangements back to site-based, hybrid, and estimates.virtual work arrangements, which could create short-term operational pressure during the transition.


In addition, a significant interruption of the conductCompany’s or third-party system capabilities could result in a deterioration of its ability to write and process new business, provide customer service, pay claims in a timely manner, or perform other necessary administrative and business functions. Having shifted to remote working arrangements, the Company makes certain assumptions regarding mortality, morbidity, persistency, expenses, interest rates, equity markets, tax, business mix, casualty, contingentis more dependent on remote internet and telecommunications services, and it potentially faces a heightened risk of cybersecurity attacks and data security incidents.

Financial Reporting and Controls. Currently, the Company does not expect COVID-19 to affect its ability to timely and accurately account for the assets and liabilities investment performance, and other factors appropriate to the type of business it expects to experienceon its balance sheet; however, this could change in future periods. These assumptions areMarket dislocations, decreases in observable market activity, or unavailability of information arising, in each case, from the spread of COVID-19, may restrict the Company’s access to key inputs used to estimatederive certain estimates and assumptions made in connection with financial reporting or otherwise. Restricted access to such inputs may make the amountsCompany’s financial statement balances and estimates and assumptions used to run its business subject to greater variability and subjectivity. It is possible that the lingering effects of deferred policy acquisition costs, policy liabilitiesCOVID-19 could cause the occurrence of what management would deem to be a triggering event that could, under certain circumstances, cause the Company to perform an intangible asset impairment test and accruals, future earnings, and various componentsresult in an impairment charge being recorded for that period. Although the Company has not experienced a negative effect on its internal controls over financial reporting due to COVID-19, it may experience a negative effect in the future. Further, as the vast majority of the Company's balance sheet. These assumptionsCompany’s employees are also used in the operation of the Company's business in making decisions crucialcurrently working from home, new processes, procedures, and controls could be required to the success of the Company, including the pricing of acquisitions and products. The Company's actual experience, as well asrespond to changes in estimates, is usedits business environment. Should any key employees become ill from COVID-19 and unable to preparework, the Company's financial statements. To the extent the Company's actual experience and changes in estimates differ from original estimates, the Company's financial conditionCompany’s ability to operate its internal controls may be adversely affected.


Mortality, morbidity,Reliance on the Performance of Third Parties. The Company relies on outside parties, including independent third-party distribution channels, data processing servicers, and casualty assumptions incorporate underlying assumptions about many factors. Such factors may include, for example, howinvestment fund managers, among others. While the Company closely monitors the business continuity activities of these third parties, successful implementation and execution of their business continuity strategies are largely outside of its control. If one or more of these third parties experience operational failures as a product is distributed, for what purposeresult of the product is purchased,impacts from the mixspread of customers purchasingCOVID-19 and governmental reactions thereto, or claim that they cannot perform due to a force majeure, the products, persistency and lapses, future progress inCompany’s business, results of operations, or financial condition could be adversely impacted.

Any of the fields of health and medicine, and the projected level of used vehicle values. Actual mortality, morbidity, and/or casualty experience may differ from expectations. In addition, continued activity in the viatical, stranger-owned, and/or life settlement industryabove events could cause, contribute to, or exacerbate the Company's levelrisks and uncertainties enumerated in this report, and could materially adversely affect the Company’s business, results of lapsesoperations, or financial condition. The Company has implemented risk management and business continuity plans, performed stress testing, and taken other precautions with respect to differthe COVID-19 global pandemic. However, such measures may not adequately protect the Company’s business from the full impacts of the pandemic.

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agreements or be subject to adverse developments that could affect the Company.

The Company and its assumptions about premium persistencyinsurance subsidiaries cede material amounts of insurance and lapses, whichtransfer related assets to other insurance companies through reinsurance. However, notwithstanding the transfer of related assets or other issues, the Company remains liable with respect to ceded insurance should any reinsurer fail to meet the assumed obligations. Therefore, the failure, insolvency, or inability or unwillingness to pay under the terms of the reinsurance agreement with the Company of one or more of the Company’s reinsurers could negatively impact the Company's performance.Company’s earnings and financial position.


The calculationsCompany’s results and its ability to compete are affected by the availability and cost of reinsurance. Premium rates charged by the Company usesare based, in part, on the assumption that reinsurance will be available at a certain cost. Certain reinsurers have attempted to estimate various components of its balance sheetor may attempt to increase the rates they charge the Company for reinsurance, including rates for new policies the Company is issuing and statements of income are necessarily complex and involve analyzing and interpreting large quantities of data. The Company currently employs various techniques for such calculations and relies, in certain instances, on third partiesrates related to make or assist in making such calculations. From time to time it develops and implements more sophisticated administrative systems and procedures capable of facilitating

the calculation of more precise estimates. The systems and procedurespolicies that the Company develops and the Company's reliance upon third parties could result in errors in the calculations that impact our financial statements or affect our financial condition.

Assumptions and estimates involve judgment, and by their nature are imprecise and subject to changes and revisions over time. Accordingly, the Company’s results may be affected, positively or negatively, from time to time, by actual results differing from assumptions, by changes in estimates, and by changes resulting from implementing more sophisticated administrative systems and procedures that facilitate the calculation of more precise estimates.

has already issued. The Company may not realize its anticipated financial results from its acquisitions strategy.

The Company’s Acquisitions segment focuses on the acquisitions of companies and business operations, and the coinsurance of blocks of insurance business, all of which have increased the Company’s earnings. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will have future suitable opportunities for, or sufficient capital available to fund, such transactions. If our competitors have access to capital on more favorable terms or at a lower cost, our ability to compete for acquisitions may be diminished. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to realize any projected operating efficiencies or achieve the anticipated financial results from such transactions.

The Company may be unable to complete an acquisition transaction. Completion of an acquisition transaction may be more costly or take longer than expected, or may have a different or more costly financing structure than initially contemplated. In addition, the Company may not be able to complete or manage multiple acquisition transactions atincrease the same time, or the completion of such transactions may be delayed or be more costly than initially contemplated. The Company, its affiliates, or other parties to the transaction may be unable to obtain regulatory approvals required to complete an acquisition transaction. If the Company identifiespremium rates it charges for policies it has already issued, and completes suitable acquisitions,for competitive reasons it may not be able to successfully integrateraise the businesspremium rates it charges for new policies to offset the increase in rates charged by reinsurers. If the cost of reinsurance were to increase, if reinsurance were to become unavailable, if alternatives to reinsurance were not available to the Company, or if a timely or cost-effective manner, or retain key personnel and business relationships necessaryreinsurer should fail to achieve anticipated financial results. meet its obligations, the Company could be adversely affected.

The number of life reinsurers has remained relatively constant in recent years. If the reinsurance market contracts in the future, the Company’s ability to continue to offer its products on terms favorable to it could be adversely impacted.

In addition, therereinsurers may be unforeseen liabilities that arise in connection with businesses or blocks of insurance business that the Company acquires or reinsures. Additionally, in connection with its acquisition transactions that involve reinsurance, the Company assumes, or otherwise becomes responsible for, the obligations of policies and other liabilities of other insurers. Any regulatory, legal, financial, or other adverse development affecting the other insurer could also have an adverse effect on the Company.

Risks Related to the Financial Environment

The Company's use of derivative financial instruments within its risk management strategy may not be effective or sufficient.

The Company uses derivative financial instruments within its risk management strategy to mitigate risks to which it is exposed, including risks related toface challenges regarding illiquid credit and/or equity market and/or interest rate levels, foreign exchange, or volatility on its fixed indexed annuitycapital markets, investment downgrades, rating agency downgrades, deterioration of general economic conditions, and variable annuity products and associated guaranteed benefit features. The Company may also use derivativeother factors negatively impacting the financial instruments within its risk management strategy to mitigate risks arising from itsservices industry. If reinsurers, including those with significant exposure to investments in individual issuers or sectors of issuersinternational markets and to mitigate the adverse effects of interest rate levels or volatility on its overall financial condition or results of operations.

These derivative financial instruments may not effectively offset the changes in the carrying value of the exposures due to, among other things, the time lag between changes in the value of such exposures and the changes in the value of the derivative financial instruments purchased by the Company, extreme credit and/or equity market and/or interest rate levels or volatility, contract holder behavior that differs from the Company’s expectations, and basis risk.

The use of derivative financial instruments by the Company generally to hedge various risks that impact GAAP earnings may have an adverse impact on the level of statutory capital and risk-based capital ratios, because earnings under the Company's hedging programEuropean Union member states, are recognized differently under GAAP and statutory accounting methods.

The Company may also choose not to hedge, in whole or in part, these or other risks that it has identified, due to, for example, the availability and/or cost of a suitable derivative financial instrument. In addition, the Company may fail to identify risks, or the magnitude thereof, to which it is exposed. The Company is also exposed to the risk that its use of derivative financial instruments within its risk management strategy may not be properly designed and/or may not be properly implemented as designed.

The Company is subject to the risk that its derivative counterparties or clearinghouse may fail or refuseunable to meet their obligations, the Company would be adversely impacted.

The Company has implemented a reinsurance program through the use of captive reinsurers. Under these arrangements, a captive owned by the Company serves as the reinsurer, and the consolidated books and tax returns of the Company reflect a liability consisting of the full reserve amount attributable to the reinsured business. The success of the Company’s captive reinsurance program is dependent on a number of factors outside the control of the Company, which mayincluding, but not limited to, continued access to financial solutions, a favorable regulatory environment, and the overall tax position of the Company. If the captive reinsurance program is not successful, the Company’s financial condition could be adversely impacted

Compliance with existing and emerging privacy regulations could result in associated derivative financial instrumentsincreased compliance costs and/or lead to be ineffective or inefficient.

The above factors, either alone orchanges in combination, maybusiness practices and policies, and any failure to protect the confidentiality of consumer information could adversely affect our reputation and have a material adverse effect on the Company'sour business, financial condition and results of operations.


The Company's securities lending program may subjectcollection and maintenance of personal data from consumers, beneficiaries, agents, employees, and other consumers, including personally identifiable non-public financial and health information, subjects the Company to regulation under various federal and state privacy laws. These laws require that the Company institute certain policies and procedures in its business to safeguard its consumers personal data improper use or disclosure. The laws vary by jurisdiction, and it is expected that additional regulations will continue to be enacted. In November 2020, California passed the California Privacy Rights Act, which will augment and expand the California Consumer Privacy Act. In March 2021, Virginia passed the Consumer Data Protection Act, which will create similar consumer rights and business responsibilities. These laws will become effective in January 2023. Complying with these and other existing, emerging and changing privacy requirements could cause the Company to incur substantial costs or require it to liquiditychange its business practices and policies. Non-compliance could result in monetary penalties or significant legal liability.

Many of the associates who conduct the Company’s business have access to, and routinely process, personal information of customers, beneficiaries, agents, employees, and other risks.consumers through a variety of media, including information technology systems. The Company relies on various internal processes and controls to protect the confidentiality of consumer information that is accessible to, or in the possession of, its associates. It is possible that an associate could, intentionally or unintentionally, disclose or misappropriate confidential consumer information or Company data could be the subject of a cybersecurity attack. If the Company fails to maintain adequate internal controls or if its associates fail to comply with its policies and procedures, misappropriation or intentional or unintentional inappropriate disclosure or misuse of consumer information could occur. Such internal control inadequacies or non-compliance could materially damage the Company’s reputation or lead to regulatory, civil or criminal investigations and penalties.


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The Company maintains a securities lending programowns insurance companies. A portion of the Company’s funding comes from dividends from its operating subsidiaries, revenues from services rendered to subsidiaries, investment income, and external financing. These funding sources support the Company’s general corporate needs including its debt service. If the funding the Company receives from its subsidiaries is insufficient for it to fund its debt service and other obligations, it may be required to raise funds through the incurrence of debt, or the sale of assets.

The states in which securitiesthe Company’s subsidiaries are loaneddomiciled impose certain restrictions on the subsidiaries’ ability to third parties, including brokerage firmspay dividends and commercial banks. The borrowersmake other payments to the Company. State insurance regulators may prohibit the payment of the Company's securities provide the Company with collateral, typically in cash, which it separately maintains. The Company invests the collateral individends or other securities, including primarily short-term government repo and money market funds. Securities loaned under the program may be returnedpayments to the Company by its subsidiaries if they determine that the borrower at any time, requiringpayments could be adverse to the Company to return the related cash collateral.insurance subsidiary or its policyholders or contract holders. In some cases, the Company may use the cash collateral provided to purchase other securities to be held as invested collateral, and the maturity of such securities may exceed the term of the securities loaned under the program and/or the market value of such securities may fall belowaddition, the amount of cash collateralsurplus that the CompanyCompany’s subsidiaries could pay as dividends is obligated to return to the borrower of the Company's loaned securities. If the Company is required to return significant amounts

of cash collateral on short notice and is forced to sell the securities held as invested collateral to meet the obligation, the Company may have difficulty selling such securities in a timely manner and/or the Company may be forced to sell the securities in a volatile or illiquid market for less than it otherwise would have been able to realize under normal market conditions. In addition, the Company's ability to sell securities held as invested collateral may be restricted under stressful market and economic conditions in which liquidity deteriorates.

The amount of statutory capital or risk-based capital that the Company has andconstrained by the amount of statutory capital or risk-based capital that it mustsurplus they hold to maintain itstheir financial strength and credit ratings, and meet other requirements can vary significantly from time to time and such amounts are sensitive to a number of factors outside of the Company’s control.

The Company primarily conducts business through licensed insurance company subsidiaries. Insurance regulators have established regulations that provide minimum capitalization requirements based on risk-based capital formulas for life and property and casualty companies. The risk-based capital formula for life insurance companies establishes capital requirements relating to insurance, business, asset, interest rate, and certain other risks. The risk-based capital formula for property and casualty companies establishes capital requirements relating to asset, credit, underwriting, and certain other risks.

In any particular year, statutory surplus amounts and risk-based capital ratios may increase or decrease depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the amount of statutory income or losses generated by the Company’s insurance subsidiaries (which itself is sensitive to equity market and credit market conditions), the amount of additional capital its insurance subsidiaries must hold to support business growth, changes in the Company’s statutory reserve requirements, the Company’s ability to secure capital market solutions to provide statutory reserve relief, changes in equity market levels, the valuean additional layer of certain fixed-income and equity securities in its investment portfolio, the credit ratings of investments held in its portfolio, including those issued by, or explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by, a government, the value of certain derivative instruments, changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or tax rates, credit market volatility, changes in consumer behavior, and changes to the NAIC risk-based capital formula. Most of these factors are outside of the Company’s control. The Company’s financial strength and credit ratings are significantly influenced by the statutory surplus amounts and risk-based capital ratios of its insurance company subsidiaries. Rating agencies may implement changes to their internal models that have the effect of increasing or decreasing the amount of statutory capital the Company must hold in order to maintain its current ratings. In addition, rating agencies may downgrade the investments held in the Company’s portfolio, which could result in a reduction of the Company’s capital and surplus and/or its risk-based capital ratio.

In scenarios of equity market declines, the amount of additional statutory reserves or risk-based capital the Company is required to holdmargin for its variable product guarantees may increase at a rate greater than the rate of change of the markets. Increases in reserves or risk-based capital could result in a reduction to the Company’s capital, surplus, and/or risk-based capital ratio. Also, in environments where there is not a correlative relationship between interest rates and spreads, the Company’s market value adjusted annuity product can have a material adverse effect on the Company’s statutory surplus position.

Industry and Regulatory Related Risks

The business of the Company is highly regulated and is subject to routine audits, examinations and actions by regulators, law enforcement agencies and self-regulatory organizations.

The Company is subject to government regulation in each of the states in which it conducts business. In many instances, the regulatory models emanate from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”). Such regulation is vested in state agencies having broad administrative and in some instances discretionary power dealing with many aspects of the Company’s business, which may include, among other things, premium rates and increases thereto, underwriting practices, reserve requirements, marketing practices, advertising, privacy, cybersecurity, policy forms, reinsurance reserve requirements, insurer use of captive reinsurance companies, acquisitions, mergers, capital adequacy, claims practices and the remittance of unclaimed property. In addition, some state insurance departments may enact rules or regulations with extra-territorial application, effectively extending their jurisdiction to areas such as permitted insurance company investments that are normally the province of an insurance company’s domiciliary state regulator.

At any given time, a number of financial, market conduct, or other examinations or audits of the Company’s subsidiaries may be ongoing. It is possible that any examination or audit may result in payments of fines and penalties, payments to customers, or both, as well as changes in systems or procedures, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

The Company’s insurance subsidiaries are required to obtain state regulatory approval for rate increases for certain health insurance products. The Company’s profits may be adversely affected if the requested rate increases are not approved in full by regulators in a timely fashion.

State insurance regulators and the NAIC regularly re-examine existing laws and regulations applicable to insurance companies and their products. Changes in these laws and regulations, or in interpretations thereof, are often made for the benefit of the consumer and may lead to additional expense for the insurer and, thus, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. At the federal level, the executive branch may issue executive orders or take other action with respect to life insurance matters, and bills are routinely introduced in both chambers of the United States Congress that could affect life insurers. In the past, Congress has considered legislation that would impact insurance companies in numerous ways, such as providing for an optional federal charter or a federal presence for insurance, preempting state law in certain respects regarding the regulation of reinsurance, increasing federal oversight in areas such as consumerrisk protection and solvency regulation,for future investment in our businesses.


setting tax rates, and other matters. The Company cannot predict whether or in what form legislation will be enacted and, if so, whether the enacted legislation will positively or negatively affect the Company or whether any effects will be material.

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The Company may be subject to regulations


The NAIC and the Company’s state regulators may be influenced by the initiatives of international regulatory bodies, and those initiatives may not translate readily into the legal system under which U.S. insurers must operate. There is increasing pressure to conform to international standards due to the globalization of the business of insurance and the most recent financial crisis. In addition to developments at the NAIC and in the United States, the Financial Stability Board (“FSB”), consisting of representatives of national financial authorities of the G20 nations, and the G20 have issued a series of proposals intended to produce significant changes in how financial companies, particularly companies that are members of large and complex financial groups, should be regulated.

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (“IAIS”), at the direction of the FSB, has published an evolving methodology for identifying “global systemically important insurers” (“G-SIIs”) and high-level policy measures that will apply to G-SIIs. The FSB, working with national authorities and the IAIS, has designated nine insurance groups as G-SIIs. The IAIS is working on the policy measures which include higher capital requirements and enhanced supervision. Although neither the Company nor Dai-ichi Life has been designated as a G-SII, the list of designated insurers will be updated annually by the FSB. It is possible that the greater size and reach of the combined group as a result of the Company becoming a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life, or a change in the methodologies or their application, could lead to the combined group’s designation as a G-SII.

The IAIS is also in the process of developing a common framework for the supervision of internationally active insurance groups (“IAIGs”), which is targeted to be implemented in 2019. The framework, which is currently under discussion, may include a global capital measurement standard for insurance groups deemed to be IAIGs that could exceed the sum of state or other local capital requirements. In addition, the IAIS is developing a model framework for the supervision of IAIGs that contemplates “group wide supervision” across national boundaries and legal entities, which could require each IAIG to conduct its own risk and solvency assessment to monitor and manage its overall solvency. It is likely that, as a result of the Merger, the combined group will be deemed an IAIG, in which case it may be subject to supervision requirements and capital measurement standards beyond those applicable to any competitors who are not designated as an IAIG.

The Company’s sole stockholder, Dai-ichi Life, is also subject to regulation by the Japanese Financial Services Authority (“JFSA”). Under applicable laws and regulations, Dai-ichi Life is required to provide notice to or obtain the consent of the JFSA prior to taking certain actions or engaging in certain transactions, either directly or indirectly through its subsidiaries, including the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, which could limit the ability of the Company to engage in certain transactions or business initiatives.

While it is not yet known how or the extent to which the Company will be impacted by these regulations, the Company may experience increased costs of compliance, increased disclosure, less flexibility in capital management, and more burdensome regulation and capital requirements for specific lines of business. In addition, such regulations could impact the business of the Company and its reserve and capital requirements, financial condition or results of operations.

NAIC actions, pronouncements and initiatives may affect the Company’s product profitability, reserve and capital requirements, financial condition or results of operations.

Although some NAIC pronouncements, particularly as they affect accounting, reserving and risk-based capital issues, may take effect automatically without affirmative action taken by the states, the NAIC is not a governmental entity and its processes and procedures do not comport with those to which governmental entities typically adhere. Therefore, it is possible that actions could be taken by the NAIC that become effective without the procedural safeguards that would be present if governmental action was required. In addition, with respect to some financial regulations and guidelines, states sometimes defer to the interpretation of the insurance department of a non-domiciliary state. Neither the action of the domiciliary state nor the action of the NAIC is binding on a non-domiciliary state. Accordingly, a state could choose to follow a different interpretation. The Company is also subject to the risk that compliance with any particular regulator’s interpretation of a legal, accounting or actuarial issue may result in non-compliance with another regulator’s interpretation of the same issue, particularly when compliance is judged in hindsight. There is an additional risk that any particular regulator’s interpretation of a legal, accounting or actuarial issue may change over time to the Company’s detriment, or that changes to the overall legal or market environment may cause the Company to change its practices in ways that may, in some cases, limit its growth or profitability. Statutes, regulations, interpretations, and instructions may be applied with retroactive impact, particularly in areas such as accounting, reserve and risk-based capital requirements. Also, regulatory actions with prospective impact can potentially have a significant impact on currently sold products.

The NAIC has announced more focused inquiries on certain matters that could have an impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Such inquiries concern, for example, insurer use of captive reinsurance companies, variable annuity reserves and capital treatment, certain aspects of insurance holding company reporting and disclosure, reinsurance, cybersecurity practices, liquidity assessment, and risk-based capital calculations. In addition, the NAIC continues to consider various initiatives to change and modernize its financial and solvency requirements and regulations. It has adopted principles-based reserving methodologies for life insurance and annuity reserves, but additional formulas and/or guidance relevant to the new standard are being developed. The NAIC is also considering changes to accounting and risk-based capital regulations, risk-based capital calculations, governance practices of insurers, and other items. Additionally, the NAIC is studying a group capital calculation that would aggregate required capital across U.S.-based insurance groups. The Company cannot currently estimate what impact these more focused inquiries or proposed changes, if they occur, will have on its product mix, product profitability, reserve and capital requirements, financial condition or results of operations.

The Company’s use of captive reinsurance companies to finance statutory reserves related to its term and universal life products and to reduce volatility affecting its variable annuity products may be limited or adversely affected by regulatory action, pronouncements and interpretations.

The Company currently uses affiliated captive reinsurance companies in various structures to finance certain statutory reserves based on a regulation entitled “Valuation of Life Insurance Policies Model Regulation,” commonly known as “Regulation XXX,” and a supporting guideline entitled “The Application of the Valuation of Life Insurance Policies Model Regulation,” commonly known as “Guideline AXXX,” which are associated with term life insurance and universal life insurance with secondary guarantees, respectively, as well as to reduce the volatility in statutory risk-based capital associated with certain guaranteed minimum withdrawal and death benefit riders associated with certain of the Company’s variable annuity products.

The NAIC has adopted Actuarial Guideline XLVIII ("AG48") and the substantially similar "Term and Universal Life Insurance Reserve Financing Model Regulation" (the "Reserve Model") which establish national standards for new reserve financing arrangements for term life insurance and universal life insurance with secondary guarantees. AG48 and the Reserve Model govern collateral requirements for captive reinsurance arrangements. In order to obtain reserve credit, AG48 and the Reserve Model require a minimum level of funds, consisting of primary and other securities, to be held by or on behalf of ceding insurers as security under each captive life reinsurance treaty. As a result of AG48 and the Reserve Model, the implementation of new captive structures in the future may be less capital efficient, lead to lower product returns and/or increased product pricing, or result in reduced sales of certain products. In some circumstances, AG48 and the Reserve Model could impact the Company’s ability to engage in certain reinsurance transactions with non-affiliates.

The Financial Condition (E) Committee of the NAIC established a Variable Annuity Issues Working Group ("VAIWG") in 2015 to oversee the NAIC’s efforts to study and address regulatory issues resulting in variable annuity captive reinsurance transactions. The VAIWG developed a Framework for Change (the “Framework”) which was adopted in 2015. The Framework suggests numerous changes to current NAIC rules and regulations that are intended to decrease incentives for insurers to establish variable annuities captives, which changes could potentially be applied to both in-force and new business. The Framework proposes that various NAIC groups consider and adopt recommended changes to current rules and regulations (with a likely effective date in 2019) and that, upon adoption, domestic regulators request that insurers ceding business to variable annuity captives recapture such business and dissolve such captives. The VAIWG received a draft proposal for changes in late 2016 and is reviewing the proposal’s possible impact. If the proposal is adopted, changes in the regulation of variable annuities and variable annuity captives could adversely affect our future financial condition and results of operations.

The NAIC adopted revisions to the Part A Laws and Regulations Preamble (the "Preamble") of the NAIC Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation Program that includes within the definition of “multi-state insurer” certain insurer-owned captives and special purpose vehicles that are single-state licensed but assume reinsurance from cedants operating in multiple states. The revised definition subjects certain captives, including XXX/AXXX captives, variable annuity and long-term care captives, to all of the accreditation standards applicable to other traditional multi-state insurers, including standards related to capital and surplus requirements, risk-based capital requirements, investment laws and credit for reinsurance laws. Although we do not expect the revised definition to affect our existing life insurance captives (or our ability to engage in life insurance captive transactions in the future), such application will likely prevent us from engaging in variable annuity captive transactions on the same or a similar basis as in the past and, if applied retroactively, would likely cause us to recapture business from and unwind our existing variable annuity captive (“VA Captive”).

While the recapture of business from our existing VA Captive, caused either by actions of the VAIWG or the effect of the Preamble, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company given current market conditions, in the future the Company could experience fluctuations in its risk-based capital ratio due to market volatility if it were prohibited from engaging in similar transactions or required to unwind its existing VA Captive, which could adversely affect our future financial condition and results of operations.

Any regulatory action or change in interpretation that materially adversely affects the Company’s use or materially increases the Company’s cost of using captives or reinsurers for the Affected Business, either retroactively or prospectively, could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. If the Company were required to discontinue its use of captives for intercompany reinsurance transactions on a retroactive basis, adverse impacts would include early termination fees payable to third party finance providers with respect to certain structures, diminished capital position and higher cost of capital. Additionally, finding alternative means to support policy liabilities efficiently is an unknown factor that would be dependent, in part, on future market conditions and the Company’s ability to obtain required regulatory approvals. On a prospective basis, discontinuation of the use of captives could impact the types, amounts and pricing of products offered by the Company’s insurance subsidiaries.

Laws, rules and regulations promulgated in connection with the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act may adversely affect the results of operations or financial condition of the Company.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”) enacted in July 2010 made sweeping changes to the regulation of financial services entities, products and markets. Certain provisions of Dodd-Frank are or may become applicable to the Company, its competitors or those entities with which the Company does business. Such provisions include, but are not limited to: the establishment of consolidated federal regulation and resolution authority over systemically important financial services firms, the establishment of the Federal Insurance Office, changes to the regulation and standards applicable to broker-dealers and investment advisors, changes to the regulation of reinsurance, changes to regulations affecting the rights of shareowners, and the imposition of additional regulation over credit rating agencies, and the imposition of concentration limits on financial institutions that restrict the amount of credit that may be extended to a single person or entity. Since the enactment of Dodd-Frank, many regulations have been enacted and others are likely to be adopted in the future that will have an impact upon the Company. Dodd-Frank also created the Financial Stability Oversight Council (the “FSOC”), which has issued a final rule and interpretive guidance setting forth the methodology by which it will determine whether a non-bank financial company is a systemically important financial institution (“SIFI”). A non-bank financial company, such as the Company, that is designated as a SIFI by the FSOC will become subject to supervision by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). The Company is not currently supervised by the Federal Reserve as a SIFI. Such supervision could impact the Company’s requirements relating to capital, liquidity, stress testing, limits on counterparty credit exposure, compliance and governance, early remediation in the event of financial weakness and other prudential matters, and in other ways the Company currently cannot anticipate. FSOC-designated non-bank financial companies will also be required to prepare resolution plans, so-called “living wills,” that set out how they could most efficiently be liquidated if they endangered the U.S. financial system or the broader economy. The FSOC has conducted multiple rounds of SIFI designation consideration and continues to make changes to its process for designating a company as a SIFI. The FSOC has made SIFI designations, and the Company was not designated as such. However, the Company could be considered and designated at any time. The Company is at this time unable to predict the impact on an entity that is supervised as a SIFI by the Federal Reserve Board. The Company is not able to predict whether the capital requirements or other requirements imposed on SIFIs may impact the requirements applicable to the Company even if it is not designated as a SIFI. The uncertainty about regulatory requirements could influence the Company’s product line or other business decisions with respect to some product lines.

Additionally, Dodd-Frank created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), an independent division of the Department of Treasury with jurisdiction over credit, savings, payment, and other consumer financial products and services, but excluding investment products already regulated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The CFPB has supervisory authority over certain non-banks whose activities or products it determines pose risks to consumers, and issued a rule in 2016 amending regulations under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act that requires the Company to, among other things, collect and disclose extensive data related to its lending practices. At this time, the rule relates to reporting data relative to Company loans made on multi-family apartments, seniors living housing, manufactured housing communities and any mixed-use properties which contain a residential component. It is unclear at this time how burdensome compliance with this or other rules promulgated under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act will become.

Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries sell products that may be regulated by the CFPB. CFPB continues to bring enforcement actions involving a growing number of issues, including actions brought jointly with state Attorneys General, which could directly or indirectly affect the Company or any of its subsidiaries. Additionally, the CFPB is exploring the possibility of helping Americans manage their retirement savings and is considering the extent of its authority in that area. The Company is unable at this time to predict the impact of these activities on the Company.

Dodd-Frank includes a framework of regulation of over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives markets that requires clearing of certain types of transactions which have been or are currently traded OTC by the Company. The types of transactions required to be cleared are expected to increase in the future. In addition, new variation margin requirements applicable to derivatives transactions that are not required to be cleared became effective in September 2017. The increase of transactions required to be cleared and the application of new margin requirements for uncleared derivatives transactions may result in additional costs to the Company. Increased margin requirements on the Company’s part, combined with restrictions on securities that will qualify as eligible collateral, could continue to reduce its liquidity and require an increase in its holdings of cash and government securities with lower yields causing a reduction in income. The Company uses derivative financial instruments to mitigate a wide range of risks in connection with its businesses, including those arising from its fixed and variable annuity products with guaranteed benefit features. The derivative clearing requirements of Dodd-Frank could continue to increase the cost of the Company’s risk mitigation and expose it to the risk of a default by a clearinghouse with respect to the Company’s cleared derivative transactions.

Numerous provisions of Dodd-Frank require the adoption of implementing rules and/or regulations. The process of adopting such implementing rules and/or regulations have in some instances been delayed beyond the timeframes imposed by Dodd-Frank. Until the various final regulations are promulgated pursuant to Dodd-Frank, the full impact of the regulations on the Company will remain unclear. In addition, Dodd-Frank mandates multiple studies, which could result in additional legislation or regulation applicable to the insurance industry, the Company, its competitors or the entities with which the Company does business. Legislative or regulatory requirements imposed by or promulgated in connection with Dodd-Frank may impact the Company in many ways, including but not limited: placing the Company at a competitive disadvantage relative to its competition or other financial services entities, changing the competitive landscape of the financial services sector and/or the insurance industry, making it more expensive for the Company to conduct its business, requiring the reallocation of significant company resources to government affairs, legal and compliance-related activities, or causing historical market behavior or statistics utilized by the Company in connection with its efforts to manage risk and exposure to no longer be predictive of future risk and exposure or

otherwise have a material adverse effect on the overall business climate as well as the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Regulations issued by the Department of Labor on April 6, 2016, expanding the definition of “investment advice fiduciary” under ERISA and creating and revising several prohibited transaction exemptions for investment activities in light of that expanded definition, may have a material adverse impact on our ability to sell annuities and other products, to retain in-force business and on our financial condition or results of operations.

Broker-dealers, insurance agencies and other financial institutions sell the Company’s annuities to employee benefit plans governed by provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”) that are governed by similar provisions under the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). Consequently, our activities and those of the firms that sell the Company’s products are subject to restrictions that require ERISA fiduciaries to perform their duties solely in the interests of ERISA plan participants and beneficiaries, and that prohibit ERISA fiduciaries from causing a covered plan or retirement account to engage in certain prohibited transactions absent an exemption. In general, the prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA and the Code restrict the receipt of compensation from third parties in connection with the provision of investment advice to ERISA plans and participants and IRAs.

On April 6, 2016, the Department of Labor issued new regulations expanding the definition of “investment advice fiduciary” under ERISA. These new regulations increased the number of circumstances in which the Company and broker-dealers, insurance agencies and other financial institutions that sell the Company’s products could be deemed a fiduciary when providing investment advice with respect to ERISA plans or IRAs. The Department of Labor also issued amendments to long-standing exemptions from the provisions of ERISA and the Code that permit fiduciaries to engage in certain types of transactions (“Prohibited Transaction Exemptions”) and adopted new Prohibited Transaction Exemptions. These amended and new Prohibited Transaction Exemptions appear to increase significantly the conditions that must be satisfied by fiduciaries in order to receive traditional forms of commission, such as sales commissions, for sales of insurance products to ERISA plans, plan participants and IRAs.

The expanded definition of “investment advice fiduciary” and certain regulations related to new and revised Prohibited Transaction Exemptions went into effect on June 9, 2017, allowing fiduciaries to rely on the Prohibited Transaction Exemptions provided that they adhere to certain required Impartial Conduct Standards. The implementation of additional conditions applicable to the Prohibited Transaction Exemptions with which fiduciaries must comply has been delayed until July 1, 2019 and may be impacted, along with the current definition of “investment advice fiduciary”, by public comments solicited pursuant to the Department of Labor’s Request for Information. Responses to the Request for Information may also result in the adoption of new Prohibited Transaction Exemptions or additional conditions applicable to existing exemption requirements.

There remains significant uncertainty surrounding the final form that these regulations may take. Our current distributors may continue to move forward with their plans to limit the number of products they offer, including the types of products offered by the Company. The Company may find it necessary to change sales representative and/or broker compensation, to limit the assistance or advice it can provide to owners of the Company’s annuities, to replace or engage additional distributors, or otherwise change the manner in which it designs and supports sales of its annuities. In addition, the Company continues to incur expenses in connection with initial and ongoing compliance obligations with respect to such rules, and in the aggregate these expenses may be significant. The foregoing could have a material adverse impact on our ability to sell annuities and other products, to retain in-force business, and on our financial condition or results of operations.

The Company may be subject to regulation, investigations, enforcement actions, fines and penalties imposed by the SEC, FINRA and other federal and international regulators in connection with its business operations.

Certain life insurance policies, contracts, and annuities offered by the Company are subject to regulation under the federal securities laws administered by the SEC. The federal securities laws contain regulatory restrictions and criminal, administrative, and private remedial provisions. From time to time, the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) examine or investigate the activities of broker-dealers and investment advisors, including the Company’s affiliated broker-dealers and investment advisors. These examinations or investigations often focus on the activities of the registered representatives and registered investment advisors doing business through such entities and the entities’ supervision of those persons. It is possible that any examination or investigation could lead to enforcement action by the regulator and/or may result in payments of fines and penalties, payments to customers, or both, as well as changes in systems or procedures of such entities, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In June of 2017, the Chairman of the SEC requested public comments on a series of questions focused on (1) the current regulatory framework for broker-dealers and investment advisers, (2) the current state of the market for retail advice, and (3) market trends. The SEC will consider these views as it determines future steps, including potential rulemaking, related to standards of conduct applicable to broker-dealers and investment advisers. In this request the Chairman also welcomed the opportunity to engage with the Department of Labor as the SEC moves forward with its examination of the standards of conduct applicable to broker-dealers, investment advisers and matters related thereto.

FINRA has also issued a report addressing how its member firms might identify and address conflicts of interest including conflicts related to the introduction of new products and services and the compensation of the member firms’ associated persons. These regulatory initiatives could have an impact on Company operations and the manner in which broker-dealers and investment advisers distribute the Company’s products.

The Company may also be subject to regulation by governments of the countries in which it currently does, or may in the future, do, business, as well as regulation by the U.S. Government with respect to its operations in foreign countries, such as

the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Penalties for violating the various laws governing the Company’s business in other countries may include restrictions upon business operations, fines and imprisonment, both within the U.S. and abroad. U.S. enforcement of anti-corruption laws continues to increase in magnitude, and penalties may be substantial.

The Company is subject to conditions and requirements set forth in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), which places restrictions on the use of automated telephone and facsimile machines. Class action lawsuits alleging violations of the act have been filed against a number of companies, including life insurance carriers. These class action lawsuits contain allegations that defendant carriers were vicariously liable for the alleged wrongful conduct of agents who violated the TCPA. Some of the class actions have resulted in substantial settlements against other insurers. Any such actions against the Company could result in a material adverse effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Other types of regulation that could affect the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, insurance company investment laws and regulations, state statutory accounting and reserving practices, antitrust laws, minimum solvency requirements, enterprise risk requirements, state securities laws, federal privacy laws, cybersecurity regulation, technology and data regulations, insurable interest laws, federal anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism laws, employment and immigration laws (including laws in Alabama where over half of the Company’s employees are located), and because the Company owns and operates real property, state, federal, and local environmental laws. Under some circumstances, severe penalties may be imposed for breach of these laws.

The Company cannot predict what form any future changes to laws and/or regulations affecting participants in the financial services sector and/or insurance industry, including the Company and its competitors or those entities with which it does business, may take, or what effect, if any, such changes may have.


Item 6.Exhibits
Exhibit
NumberDocument
20112020 Amended and Restated Charter of Protective Life Insurance Company dated as of June 27, 2011, incorporated by reference toDecember 30, 2020, filed as Exhibit 3(a)3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20112020, filed March 29, 201230, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
20112020 Amended and Restated By-Laws of Protective Life Insurance Company dated as of June 27, 2011, incorporated by reference toDecember 30, 2020, filed as Exhibit 3(b)3.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20112020, filed March 29, 201230, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
Consolidated Earnings Ratio.Amended and Restated Protective Life Corporation Annual Incentive Plan, effective January 1, 2021, filed as Exhibit 10.11(e) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed March 30, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
Amended and Restated Protective Life Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan, amended and restated as of February 25, 2021, filed as Exhibit 10.12(e) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed March 30, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
2021 Parent-Based Award Letter of Protective Life Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.14(a)(1) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed March 30, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
2021 Parent-Based Award Provisions of Protective Life Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.14(a)(2) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed March 30, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
2021 Performance Units Award Letter (for key officers) of Protective Life Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.15(a)(1) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed March 30, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
2021 Performance Units Award Letter (enhanced) (for key officers) of Protective Life Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.15(a)(2) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed March 30, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
2021 Performance Units Provision (for key officers) of Protective Life Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.15(a)(3) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed March 30, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
2021 Restricted Units Award Letter (for key officers) of Protective Life Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.16(a)(1) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed March 30, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
2021 Restricted Units Provisions of Protective Life Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.16(a)(2) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed March 30, 2021 (No. 001-31901).
2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan Awards Acceptance Form, filed herewith.
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101101.INS
Financial statements fromXBRL Instance Document - the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Protective Life Insurance Company forinstance document does not appear in the quarter ended September 30, 2017, filed on November 14, 2017 formattedInteractive Data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareowner’s Equity, (v) the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.Exhibit 101)
*Incorporated by Reference.
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
*Incorporated by Reference.

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Companyregistrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Date: NovemberMay 14, 20172021By:/s/ PAUL R. WELLS
Paul R. Wells
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
and Controller


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