UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 20152016
OR
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from from_______________________to_______________________to 

Commission File No. 033-28976
RIVERSOURCE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 41-0823832
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1099 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55474
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (612) 671-3131
 Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:   Not Applicable

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 xNo 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 xNo o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large Accelerated Filero
Accelerated Filero
 
Non-Accelerated Filerx
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting companyo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).      Yes oNo x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at November 2, 20152016
Common Stock (par value $30 per share) 100,000 sharesShares
THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS H(1) (a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.
     


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FORM 10-Q
INDEX
Information 
 
20153
20154
20154
20155
20156
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements8
1. Basis of Presentation8
2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements8
3. Variable Interest Entities9
4. Investments10
5. Financing Receivables13
6. Deferred Acquisition Costs and Deferred Sales Inducement Costs15
7. Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims and Separate Account Liabilities16
8. Variable Annuity and Insurance Guarantees17
9. Short-term Borrowings18
10. Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities19
11. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities30
12. Derivatives and Hedging Activities32
13. Shareholder’s Equity35
14. Income Taxes37
15. Guarantees and Contingencies38
Item 2.  Management’s Narrative Analysis39
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures48
  
Part II.  Other Information49
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings49
Item 1A.  Risk Factors49
Item 6.  Exhibits49
Signatures50



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except share amounts)
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Assets 
  
Investments: 
  
Available-for-Sale: 
  
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2015, $21,023; 2014, $21,354)$22,360
 $23,243
Common stocks, at fair value (cost: 2015 and 2014, $2)7
 7
Mortgage loans, at amortized cost (less allowance for loan losses: 2015, $20; 2014, $23)3,235
 3,298
Policy loans823
 805
Other investments961
 987
Total investments27,386
 28,340
Cash and cash equivalents606
 307
Reinsurance recoverables2,371
 2,268
Other receivables211
 206
Accrued investment income247
 255
Deferred acquisition costs2,600
 2,576
Other assets4,801
 5,006
Separate account assets74,447
 79,178
Total assets$112,669
 $118,136
    
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity 
  
Liabilities: 
  
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims$29,448
 $29,805
Short-term borrowings200
 200
Other liabilities4,427
 4,650
Separate account liabilities74,447
 79,178
Total liabilities108,522
 113,833
Shareholder’s equity: 
  
Common stock, $30 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding3
 3
Additional paid-in capital2,466
 2,464
Retained earnings1,122
 1,107
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax556
 729
Total shareholder’s equity4,147
 4,303
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity$112,669
 $118,136
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Revenues 
  
  
  
Premiums$95
 $105
 $300
 $319
Net investment income296
 319
 904
 975
Policy and contract charges470
 445
 1,405
 1,357
Other revenues103
 98
 320
 292
Net realized investment gains (losses)(11) 7
 5
 12
Total revenues953
 974
 2,934
 2,955
Benefits and expenses 
  
  
  
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses236
 262
 817
 750
Interest credited to fixed accounts171
 168
 503
 529
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs112
 94
 241
 226
Other insurance and operating expenses170
 188
 539
 560
Total benefits and expenses689
 712
 2,100
 2,065
Pretax income264
 262
 834
 890
Income tax provision40
 38
 144
 125
Net income$224
 $224
 $690
 $765
        
Supplemental Disclosures: 
  
  
  
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities$(7) $(5) $(8) $(6)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (before taxes)
 1
 1
 1
Net impairment losses recognized in net realized investment gains$(7) $(4) $(7) $(5)


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Net income$224
 $224
 $690
 $765
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: 
  
  
  
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities: 
  
  
  
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period(83) (137) (354) 285
Reclassification of net securities (gains) losses included in net income6
 (6) (5) (9)
Impact of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables51
 (1) 183
 (168)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities(26) (144) (176) 108
Net unrealized gains on derivatives: 
  
  
  
Reclassification of net derivative losses included in net income1
 1
 3
 3
Total net unrealized gains on derivatives1
 1
 3
 3
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(25) (143) (173) 111
Total comprehensive income$199
 $81
 $517
 $876
 September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 (in millions, except share amounts)
Assets 
  
Investments: 
  
Available-for-Sale: 
  
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2016, $21,191; 2015, $20,886)$23,137
 $21,772
Common stocks, at fair value (cost: 2016, $3; 2015, $2)8
 7
Mortgage loans, at amortized cost (less allowance for loan losses: 2016 and 2015, $19)2,870
 3,211
Policy loans835
 823
Other investments995
 998
Total investments27,845
 26,811
Cash and cash equivalents955
 370
Reinsurance recoverables2,602
 2,415
Other receivables294
 255
Accrued investment income233
 244
Deferred acquisition costs2,496
 2,688
Other assets5,833
 4,569
Separate account assets77,458
 76,004
Total assets$117,716
 $113,356
    
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity 
  
Liabilities: 
  
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims$30,755
 $29,029
Short-term borrowings200
 200
Other liabilities5,159
 4,058
Separate account liabilities77,458
 76,004
Total liabilities113,572
 109,291
Shareholder’s equity: 
  
Common stock, $30 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding3
 3
Additional paid-in capital2,467
 2,465
Retained earnings936
 1,202
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax738
 395
Total shareholder’s equity4,144
 4,065
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity$117,716
 $113,356
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITYINCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in millions)

 
Common
Shares
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Total
Balances at January 1, 2014$3
 $2,463
 $1,042
 $650
 $4,158
Comprehensive income: 
  
  
  
  
Net income
 
 765
 
 765
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 111
 111
Total comprehensive income 
  
  
  
 876
Tax adjustment on share-based incentive compensation plan
 1
 
 
 1
Cash dividends to Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
 
 (500) 
 (500)
Balances at September 30, 2014$3
 $2,464
 $1,307
 $761
 $4,535
          
Balances at January 1, 2015$3
 $2,464
 $1,107
 $729
 $4,303
Comprehensive income: 
  
  
  
  
Net income
 
 690
 
 690
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 (173) (173)
Total comprehensive income 
  
  
  
 517
Tax adjustment on share-based incentive compensation plan
 2
 
 
 2
Cash dividends to Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
 
 (675) 
 (675)
Balances at September 30, 2015$3
 $2,466
 $1,122
 $556
 $4,147
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2016 2015 2016 2015
 (in millions)
Revenues 
  
    
Premiums$104
 $95
 $315
 $300
Net investment income276
 296
 850
 904
Policy and contract charges557
 470
 1,501
 1,405
Other revenues104
 103
 303
 320
Net realized investment gains (losses)1
 (11) 15
 5
Total revenues1,042
 953
 2,984
 2,934
Benefits and expenses 
  
    
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses590
 236
 1,148
 817
Interest credited to fixed accounts161
 171
 465
 503
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs144
 112
 299
 241
Other insurance and operating expenses149
 170
 505
 539
Total benefits and expenses1,044
 689
 2,417
 2,100
Pretax income (loss)(2) 264
 567
 834
Income tax provision (benefit)(38) 40
 33
 144
Net income$36
 $224
 $534
 $690
        
Supplemental Disclosures: 
      
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities$
 $(7) $
 $(8)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (before taxes)
 
 
 1
Net impairment losses recognized in net realized investment gains$
 $(7) $
 $(7)
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2016 2015 2016 2015
 (in millions)
Net income$36
 $224
 $534
 $690
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:       
   Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities(26) (26) 340
 (176)
   Net unrealized gains on derivatives1
 1
 3
 3
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(25) (25) 343
 (173)
Total comprehensive income$11
 $199
 $877
 $517
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2015 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities 
  
Net income$690
 $765
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net10
 6
Deferred income tax benefit(5) (96)
Contractholder and policyholder charges, non-cash(249) (246)
Loss from equity method investments25
 20
Net realized investment gains(14) (20)
Other-than-temporary impairments and provision for loan losses recognized in net realized investment gains9
 8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
Deferred acquisition costs40
 30
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims, net879
 735
Derivatives, net of collateral(162) (483)
Reinsurance recoverables(95) (70)
Other receivables16
 (23)
Accrued investment income8
 19
Other, net406
 (61)
Net cash provided by operating activities1,558
 584
    
Cash Flows from Investing Activities 
  
Available-for-Sale securities: 
  
Proceeds from sales120
 280
Maturities, sinking fund payments and calls2,090
 1,843
Purchases(1,768) (827)
Proceeds from maturities and repayments of mortgage loans469
 407
Funding of mortgage loans(397) (373)
Proceeds from sales and collections of other investments94
 103
Purchase of other investments(124) (267)
Purchase of land, buildings, equipment and software(8) (6)
Change in policy loans, net(18) (31)
Advance on line of credit to Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
 (15)
Repayment from Ameriprise Financial, Inc. on line of credit
 15
Other, net30
 10
Net cash provided by investing activities488
 1,139
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 Common Shares Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
 Total
 (in millions)
Balances at January 1, 2015$3
 $2,464
 $1,107
 $729
 $4,303
Comprehensive income: 
  
  
  
  
Net income
 
 690
 
 690
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 (173) (173)
Total comprehensive income 
  
  
  
 517
Tax adjustment on share-based incentive compensation plan
 2
 
 
 2
Cash dividends to Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
 
 (675) 
 (675)
Balances at September 30, 2015$3
 $2,466
 $1,122
 $556
 $4,147
          
Balances at January 1, 2016$3
 $2,465
 $1,202
 $395
 $4,065
Comprehensive income: 
  
  
  
  
Net income
 
 534
 
 534
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 343
 343
Total comprehensive income 
  
  
  
 877
Tax adjustment on share-based incentive compensation plan
 2
 
 
 2
Cash dividends to Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
 
 (800) 
 (800)
Balances at September 30, 2016$3
 $2,467
 $936
 $738
 $4,144
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)
(in millions)
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2015 2014
Cash Flows from Financing Activities 
  
Policyholder account balances: 
  
Deposits and other additions$1,514
 $1,526
Net transfers to separate accounts(141) (167)
Surrenders and other benefits(2,169) (1,896)
Change in short-term borrowings, net
 (301)
Proceeds from line of credit with Ameriprise Financial, Inc.6
 42
Payments on line of credit with Ameriprise Financial, Inc.(6) (192)
Tax adjustment on share-based incentive compensation plan2
 1
Cash received for purchased options with deferred premiums8
 8
Cash paid for purchased options with deferred premiums(286) (302)
Cash dividend to Ameriprise Financial, Inc.(675) (500)
Net cash used in financing activities(1,747) (1,781)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents299
 (58)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period307
 344
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$606
 $286
    
Supplemental Disclosures: 
  
Income taxes paid (received), net$(145) $393
Interest paid on borrowings1
 1
Non-cash investing activity: 
  
Affordable housing partnership commitments not yet remitted9
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2016 2015
 (in millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities 
  
Net income$534
 $690
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net30
 10
Deferred income tax benefit(5) (5)
Contractholder and policyholder charges, non-cash(260) (249)
Loss from equity method investments43
 25
Net realized investment gains(17) (14)
Other-than-temporary impairments and provision for loan losses recognized in net realized investment gains2
 9
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
Deferred acquisition costs87
 40
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims, net1,389
 879
Derivatives, net of collateral(658) (162)
Reinsurance recoverables(200) (95)
Other receivables(20) 16
Accrued investment income11
 8
Other, net169
 406
Net cash provided by operating activities1,105
 1,558
    
Cash Flows from Investing Activities 
  
Available-for-Sale securities: 
  
Proceeds from sales254
 120
Maturities, sinking fund payments and calls1,815
 2,090
Purchases(2,343) (1,768)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and repayments of mortgage loans679
 469
Funding of mortgage loans(327) (397)
Proceeds from sales and collections of other investments101
 94
Purchase of other investments(105) (124)
Purchase of land, buildings, equipment and software(7) (8)
Change in policy loans, net(12) (18)
Other, net22
 30
Net cash provided by investing activities77
 488
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2016 2015
 (in millions)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities 
  
Policyholder account balances: 
  
Deposits and other additions$1,532
 $1,514
Net transfers from (to) separate accounts113
 (141)
Surrenders and other benefits(1,448) (2,169)
Proceeds from line of credit with Ameriprise Financial, Inc.10
 6
Payments on line of credit with Ameriprise Financial, Inc.(10) (6)
Tax adjustment on share-based incentive compensation plan2
 2
Cash received for purchased options with deferred premiums242
 8
Cash paid for purchased options with deferred premiums(238) (286)
Cash dividends to Ameriprise Financial, Inc.(800) (675)
Net cash used in financing activities(597) (1,747)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents585
 299
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period370
 307
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$955
 $606
    
Supplemental Disclosures: 
  
Income taxes received, net$(31) $(145)
Interest paid on borrowings1
 1
Non-cash investing activity: 
  
Partnership commitments not yet remitted75
 9
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
1.Basis of Presentation
1. Basis of Presentation
RiverSource Life Insurance Company is a stock life insurance company with twoone wholly owned subsidiaries,stock life insurance company subsidiary, RiverSource Life Insurance Co. of New York and (“RiverSource Tax Advantaged Investments, Inc. (“RTA”Life of NY”). RiverSource Life Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (“Ameriprise Financial”).
RiverSource Life Insurance Company is domiciled in Minnesota and holds Certificates of Authority in American Samoa, the District of Columbia and all states except New York. RiverSource Life Insurance Company issues insurance and annuity products.
RiverSource Life of NY is domiciled and holds a Certificate of Authority in New York. RiverSource Life of NY issues insurance and annuity products.
RiverSource Life Insurance Company also wholly owns RiverSource Tax Advantaged Investments, Inc. (“RTA”). RTA is a stock company domiciled in Delaware and is a limited partner in affordable housing partnership investments.
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of RiverSource Life Insurance Company and companies in which it directly or indirectly has a controlling financial interest (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
The interim financial information in this report has not been audited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and results of operations for the interim periods have been made. AllExcept for the adjustment described below, all adjustments made were of a normal recurring nature.
In the third quarter of 2016, the Company recorded a $29 million increase to long term care (“LTC”) reserves for an out-of-period correction related to its claim utilization assumption. The impact to prior period financial statements was not material.
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. These Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014,2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2015.25, 2016.
The Company evaluated events or transactions that may have occurred after the balance sheet date for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. 
2.
Recent AccountingPronouncements
Adoption of New Accounting StandardsNo subsequent events or transactions were identified.
Transfers and Servicing
In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) updated the accounting standards related to transfers and servicing. The update requires repurchase-to-maturity transactions and linked repurchase financings to be accounted for as secured borrowings consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. The standard requires disclosures related to transfers of financial assets accounted for as sales in transactions that are similar to repurchase agreements. The standard also requires disclosures on the remaining contractual maturity of the agreements, disaggregation of the gross obligation by class of collateral pledged and potential risks associated with the agreements and the related collateral pledged in repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014, except for the disclosure requirements for repurchase agreements, security lending transactions and repurchase-to-maturity transactions accounted for as secured borrowings which are effective for interim periods beginning after March 15, 2015. The standard requires entities to present changes in accounting for transactions outstanding at the effective date as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The adoption of the standard did not have any effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations. See Note 9 and Note 11 for the required disclosures.
Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors
In January 2014, the FASB updated the accounting standard related to recognizing residential real estate obtained through a repossession or foreclosure from a troubled debtor. The update clarifies the criteria for derecognition of the loan receivable and recognition of the real estate property. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and can be applied under a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. The adoption of the standard did not have any effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures
In January 2014, the FASB updated the accounting standard related to investments in qualified affordable housing projects. The update allows for an accounting policy election to account for investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, the investment in a qualified affordable housing project is amortized in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received. The net investment performance is recognized as a component of income tax expense (benefit). The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. The Company did not elect the proportional amortization method.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Fair Value Measurement - Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)
In May 2015, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) updated the accounting standards related to fair value measurement. The update applies to investments that are measured at net asset value (“NAV”). The standard eliminates the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the NAV per share as a practical expedient. In addition, the update limits disclosures about the nature and risks of the investments to investments for which the entity elected to measure the fair value using the practical expedient rather than all investments that are eligible investments.for the NAV practical expedient. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company adopted the standard should be applied retrospectivelyon January 1, 2016 on a retrospective basis to all periods presented and early adoption is permitted.presented. There will bewas no impact of the standard to the Company’s consolidated financial condition andor results of operations.
Consolidation
In February 2015, the FASB updated the accounting standard for consolidation. The update changes the accounting for the consolidation model for limited partnerships and a variable interest entityentities (“VIE”VIEs”) and excludes certain money market funds from the consolidation analysis. Specific to the consolidation analysis of a VIE, the update clarifies consideration of fees paid to a decision maker and amends the related party guidance. The standard is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company adopted the standard on January 1, 2016 using the modified retrospective approach. There was no impact of the standard to the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
In August 2016, the FASB updated the accounting standards related to classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The update includes amendments to address diversity in practice for the classification of eight specific cash flow activities. The specific amendments the Company is evaluating include the classification of proceeds from insurance settlements and corporate owned life insurance settlements, distributions from equity method investees and the application of the predominance principle to separately identifiable cash flows. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15,

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2017. Early adoption is permitted including adoption in an interimand all amendments must be adopted during the same period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard, maybut does not expect adoption of the standard to have a material impact on its consolidated cash flows.
Financial Instruments - Measurement of Credit Losses
In June 2016, the FASB updated the accounting standards related to accounting for credit losses on certain types of financial instruments. The update replaces the current incurred loss model for estimating credit losses with a new model that requires an entity to estimate the credit losses expected over the life of the asset. Generally, the initial estimate of the expected credit losses and subsequent changes in the estimate will be reported in current period earnings and recorded through an allowance for credit losses on the balance sheet. The current credit loss model for Available-for-Sale debt securities does not change; however, the credit loss calculation and subsequent recoveries are required to be recorded through an allowance. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption will be permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. A modified retrospective cumulative adjustment to retained earnings should be recorded as of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective for loans, receivables, and other financial instruments subject to the new expected credit loss model. Prospective adoption is required for establishing an allowance related to Available-for-Sale debt securities, certain beneficial interests, and financial assets purchased with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
Leases - Recognition of Lease Assets and Liabilities on Balance Sheet
In February 2016, the FASB updated the accounting standards for leases. The update was issued to increase transparency and comparability for the accounting of lease transactions. The standard will require most lease transactions for lessees to be recorded on the balance sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities and both quantitative and qualitative disclosures about leasing arrangements. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. The update should be applied at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
In January 2016, the FASB updated the accounting standards on the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The update requires entities to carry marketable equity securities, excluding investments in securities that qualify for the equity method of accounting, at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in net income each reporting period. The update affects other aspects of accounting for equity instruments, as well as the accounting for financial liabilities utilizing the fair value option. The update eliminates the requirement to disclose the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial assets or liabilities held at cost on the balance sheet and requires entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for certain provisions. Generally, the update should be applied using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity at the beginning of the period of adoption or applied retrospectively. There will be noadoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard to the Company's consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern
In August 2014, the FASB updated the accounting standard related to an entity’s assessment ofon its ability to continue as a going concern. The standard requires that management evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. In situations where there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosure should be made so that a reader can understand the conditions that raise substantial doubt, management’s assessment of those conditions and any plan management has to mitigate those conditions. The standard is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. There will be no impact of the standard to the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the FASB updated the accounting standards for revenue from contracts with customers. The update provides a five step revenue recognition model for all revenue arising from contracts with customers and affects all entities that enter into contracts to provide goods or services to their customers (unless the contracts are in the scope of other standards). The standard also updates the accounting for certain costs associated with obtaining and fulfilling a customer contract. In addition, the standardcontract and requires disclosure of quantitative and qualitative information that enables users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenuerevenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. In August 2015,Subsequent related updates provide clarification on certain revenue recognition guidance in the FASB updated the accounting standards to defer the effective date by one year.new standard. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is prohibited.permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The standard may be applied retrospectively for all periods presented or retrospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment at the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its consolidated financial condition, and results of operations.operations and disclosures.
3. Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entities
The Company has variable interests in affordable housing partnerships for which it is not the primary beneficiary and therefore does not consolidate. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its investments in affordable housing partnerships is limited to the carrying value of these investments. The carrying value is reflected in other investments and was $486$544 million and $504$517 million as of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, respectively. The Company has no obligation to provide financial or other support to the affordable housing partnerships in addition to liabilities already recorded for future funding commitments nor has it provided any additional support to the affordable housing partnerships.
The Company has variable interests in a partnership that invests in properties that may requalify for low income tax credits. The Company is not the primary beneficiary and therefore does not consolidate partnership. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its investment in the partnership is limited to the carrying value, which is reflected in other investments and was $10 million

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at September 30, 2016. The Company has no obligation to provide financial or other support to the partnership in addition to liabilities already recorded for future funding commitments nor has it provided any additional support to the partnership.
The Company invests in structured investments which are considered VIEs for which it is not the sponsor. These structured investments typically invest in fixed income instruments and are managed by third parties and include asset backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities and residential mortgage backed securities. The Company classifies these investments as Available-for-Sale securities. The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of these structures due to the size of the Company’s investment in the entities and position in the capital structure of these entities. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its investment in these structured investments is limited to its carrying value. The carrying value

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is included in Available-for-Sale fixed maturities on the consolidated balance sheets.Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company has no obligation to provide financial or other support to the structured investments beyond its investment nor has the Company provided any support to the structured investments. See Note 4 for additional information about these structured investments.
4. Investments
Investments
Available-for-Sale securities distributed by type were as follows:
 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2016
Description of Securities Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 
Noncredit
OTTI
(1)
 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value 
Noncredit OTTI (1)
 (in millions) (in millions)
Fixed maturities:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Corporate debt securities $13,814
 $1,129
 $(163) $14,780
 $3
 $13,134
 $1,477
 $(38) $14,573
 $3
Residential mortgage backed securities 3,131
 121
 (28) 3,224
 (8) 3,401
 127
 (18) 3,510
 (5)
Commercial mortgage backed securities 2,048
 102
 (3) 2,147
 
 2,524
 127
 (1) 2,650
 
State and municipal obligations 1,010
 153
 (27) 1,136
 
 1,072
 231
 (13) 1,290
 
Asset backed securities 759
 46
 (1) 804
 
 805
 34
 (5) 834
 
Foreign government bonds and obligations 223
 18
 (11) 230
 
 251
 28
 (4) 275
 
U.S. government and agencies obligations 38
 1
 
 39
 
 4
 1
 
 5
 
Total fixed maturities 21,023
 1,570
 (233) 22,360
 (5) 21,191
 2,025
 (79) 23,137
 (2)
Common stocks 2
 5
 
 7
 3
 3
 5
 
 8
 3
Total $21,025
 $1,575
 $(233) $22,367
 $(2) $21,194
 $2,030
 $(79) $23,145
 $1
 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2015
Description of Securities Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 
Noncredit
OTTI
(1)
 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value 
Noncredit OTTI (1)
 (in millions) (in millions)
Fixed maturities:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Corporate debt securities $13,763
 $1,474
 $(54) $15,183
 $3
 $13,764
 $891
 $(281) $14,374
 $2
Residential mortgage backed securities 3,374
 150
 (32) 3,492
 (9) 3,015
 96
 (36) 3,075
 (8)
Commercial mortgage backed securities 2,116
 115
 (3) 2,228
 
 2,081
 68
 (13) 2,136
 
State and municipal obligations 947
 191
 (25) 1,113
 
 1,023
 153
 (27) 1,149
 
Asset backed securities 882
 56
 (1) 937
 
 748
 33
 (5) 776
 
Foreign government bonds and obligations 236
 21
 (6) 251
 
 217
 17
 (11) 223
 
U.S. government and agencies obligations 36
 3
 
 39
 
 38
 1
 
 39
 
Total fixed maturities 21,354
 2,010
 (121) 23,243
 (6) 20,886
 1,259
 (373) 21,772
 (6)
Common stocks 2
 5
 
 7
 3
 2
 5
 
 7
 3
Total $21,356
 $2,015
 $(121) $23,250
 $(3) $20,888
 $1,264
 $(373) $21,779
 $(3)
 (1) 
Represents the amount of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). Amount includes unrealized gains and losses on impaired securities subsequent to the initial impairment measurement date. These amounts are included in gross unrealized gains and losses as of the end of the period.

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As of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, investment securities with a fair value of $815 million and $1.2 billion and $862 million, respectively, were pledged to meet contractual obligations under derivative contracts and short-term borrowings, of which $364$206 million and $689$408 million, respectively, may be sold, pledged or rehypothecated by the counterparty.
As of both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015, fixed maturity securities comprised approximately 82%83% and 81%, respectively, of the Company’s total investments. Rating agency designations are based on the availability of ratings from Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“NRSROs”), including Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”), Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”) and Fitch Ratings Ltd. (“Fitch”). The Company uses the median of available ratings from Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, or if fewer than three ratings are available, the lower rating is used. When ratings from Moody’s, S&P and Fitch are unavailable, the Company may utilize ratings from other NRSROs or rate the securities internally. At bothAs of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015, approximately $1.2$977 million and $1.1 billion, respectively, of securities were internally rated by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, an affiliate of the Company, using criteria similar to those used by NRSROs.

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A summary of fixed maturity securities by rating was as follows:
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
Ratings Amortized
Cost
 Fair
Value
 Percent of
Total Fair
Value
 Amortized
 Cost
 Fair
Value
 Percent of
Total Fair
Value
 Amortized Cost Fair Value Percent of Total Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value Percent of Total Fair Value
 (in millions, except percentages) (in millions, except percentages)  
AAA $4,707
 $4,928
 22% $5,111
 $5,374
 23% $5,376
 $5,625
 24% $4,661
 $4,806
 22%
AA 1,017
 1,201
 5
 967
 1,158
 5
 1,010
 1,248
 6
 1,010
 1,185
 5
A 4,028
 4,472
 20
 4,452
 5,062
 22
 3,777
 4,333
 19
 3,749
 4,101
 19
BBB 9,965
 10,526
 47
 9,328
 10,165
 44
 9,559
 10,461
 45
 9,964
 10,278
 47
Below investment grade 1,306
 1,233
 6
 1,496
 1,484
 6
 1,469
 1,470
 6
 1,502
 1,402
 7
Total fixed maturities $21,023
 $22,360
 100% $21,354
 $23,243
 100% $21,191
 $23,137
 100% $20,886
 $21,772
 100%
At September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015, approximately 48%42% and 46%47%, respectively, of the securities rated AAA were GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC mortgage backed securities. No holdings of any other issuer were greater than 10% of total equity.
The following tables provide information about Available-for-Sale securities with gross unrealized losses and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2016
 Less than 12 months 12 months or more TotalLess than 12 months 12 months or more Total
Description of Securities  Number of
Securities
 Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
 Number of
Securities
 Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
 Number of
Securities
 Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
 Number 
of Securities
 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Number 
of Securities
 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Number 
of Securities
 Fair Value Unrealized Losses
 (in millions, except number of securities) (in millions, except number of securities)
Corporate debt securities 195
 $2,757
 $(129) 24
 $196
 $(34) 219
 $2,953
 $(163)Corporate debt securities20
 $146
 $(2) 37
 $361
 $(36) 57
 $507
 $(38)
Residential mortgage backed securities 21
 250
 (3) 56
 545
 (25) 77
 795
 (28)Residential mortgage backed securities28
 434
 (3) 56
 370
 (15) 84
 804
 (18)
Commercial mortgage backed securities 19
 208
 (2) 3
 34
 (1) 22
 242
 (3)Commercial mortgage backed securities13
 190
 (1) 1
 11
 
 14
 201
 (1)
State and municipal obligations 7
 32
 (1) 2
 102
 (26) 9
 134
 (27)State and municipal obligations3
 7
 
 2
 113
 (13) 5
 120
 (13)
Asset backed securities 8
 76
 (1) 1
 8
 
 9
 84
 (1)Asset backed securities22
 215
 (3) 6
 50
 (2) 28
 265
 (5)
Foreign government bonds and obligations 8
 46
 (3) 14
 23
 (8) 22
 69
 (11)Foreign government bonds and obligations1
 1
 
 14
 24
 (4) 15
 25
 (4)
Total 258
 $3,369
 $(139) 100
 $908
 $(94) 358
 $4,277
 $(233)Total87
 $993
 $(9) 116
 $929
 $(70) 203
 $1,922
 $(79)

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 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2015
 Less than 12 months 12 months or more TotalLess than 12 months 12 months or more Total
Description of Securities  Number of 
Securities
 Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
 Number of
Securities
 Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
 Number of
Securities
 Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
 Number
of Securities
 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Number 
of Securities
 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Number 
of Securities
 Fair Value Unrealized Losses
 (in millions, except number of securities) (in millions, except number of securities)
Corporate debt securities 106
 $1,093
 $(36) 40
 $689
 $(18) 146
 $1,782
 $(54)Corporate debt securities253
 $3,703
 $(208) 35
 $300
 $(73) 288
 $4,003
 $(281)
Residential mortgage backed securities 17
 138
 (2) 55
 670
 (30) 72
 808
 (32)Residential mortgage backed securities36
 535
 (7) 59
 526
 (29) 95
 1,061
 (36)
Commercial mortgage backed securities 9
 80
 
 9
 95
 (3) 18
 175
 (3)Commercial mortgage backed securities45
 568
 (12) 3
 33
 (1) 48
 601
 (13)
State and municipal obligations 1
 5
 
 2
 102
 (25) 3
 107
 (25)State and municipal obligations9
 40
 (1) 2
 101
 (26) 11
 141
 (27)
Asset backed securities 5
 52
 
 3
 32
 (1) 8
 84
 (1)Asset backed securities21
 241
 (5) 
 
 
 21
 241
 (5)
Foreign government bonds and obligations 4
 10
 (1) 14
 27
 (5) 18
 37
 (6)Foreign government bonds and obligations9
 39
 (2) 15
 27
 (9) 24
 66
 (11)
Total 142
 $1,378
 $(39) 123
 $1,615
 $(82) 265
 $2,993
 $(121)Total373
 $5,126
 $(235) 114
 $987
 $(138) 487
 $6,113
 $(373)
As part of the Company’s ongoing monitoring process, management determined that the change in gross unrealized losses on its Available-for-Sale securities is primarily attributable to a wideningdecrease in interest rates and a tightening of credit spreads.

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The following table presents a rollforward of the cumulative amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income for other-than-temporary impairments related to credit losses on Available-for-Sale securities for which a portion of the securities’ total other-than-temporary impairments was recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”):
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
 (in millions)(in millions)
Beginning balance $33
 $54
 $33
 $54
$33
 $33
 $33
 $33
Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized 
 1
 
 1

 
 
 
Reductions for securities sold during the period (realized) 
 (22) 
 (22)
Ending balance $33
 $33
 $33
 $33
$33
 $33
 $33
 $33
The change in net unrealized securities gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) includes three components, net of tax: (i) unrealized gains (losses) that arose from changes in the market value of securities that were held during the period; (ii) (gains) losses that were previously unrealized, but have been recognized in current period net income due to sales of Available-for-Sale securities and due to the reclassification of noncredit other-than-temporary impairment losses to credit losses; and (iii) other adjustments primarily consisting of changes in insurance and annuity asset and liability balances, such as deferred acquisition costs (“DAC”), deferred sales inducement costs (“DSIC”), unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables, to reflect the expected impact on their carrying values had the unrealized gains (losses) been realized as of the respective balance sheet dates.
The following table presents a rollforward of the net unrealized securities gains on Available-for-Sale securities included in AOCI:
  Net Unrealized Securities Gains Deferred
Income
Tax
 AOCI Related to Net Unrealized Securities Gains 
  (in millions) 
Balance at January 1, 2014 $1,033
 $(366) $667
 
Net unrealized securities gains arising during the period (1)
 441
 (156) 285
 
Reclassification of net securities gains included in net income (15) 6
 (9) 
Impact of other adjustments (258) 90
 (168) 
Balance at September 30, 2014 $1,201
 $(426) $775
(2) 
        
Balance at January 1, 2015 $1,148
 $(407) $741
 
Net unrealized securities losses arising during the period (1)
 (545) 191
 (354) 
Reclassification of net securities gains included in net income (7) 2
 (5) 
Impact of other adjustments 281
 (98) 183
 
Balance at September 30, 2015 $877
 $(312) $565
(2) 
(1)
Includes other-than-temporary impairment losses on Available-for-Sale securities related to factors other than credit that were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the period.
(2) 
Includes $1 million and $2 million of noncredit related impairments on securities and net unrealized securities losses on previously impaired securities at September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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Net realized gains and losses on Available-for-Sale securities, determined using the specific identification method, recognized in net realized investment gains (losses) were as follows:
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
 (in millions)(in millions)
Gross realized investment gains $1
 $15
 $23
 $24
$5
 $1
 $18
 $23
Gross realized investment losses (4) (1) (9) (4)(3) (4) (11) (9)
Other-than-temporary impairments (7) (4) (7) (5)
 (7) 
 (7)
Total $(10) $10
 $7
 $15
$2
 $(10) $7
 $7
Other-than-temporary impairments for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015 primarily related to credit losses on corporate debt securities. Other-than-temporary impairments
See Note 13 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily related to credit losses on non-agency residential mortgage backed securities and corporate debt securities.a rollforward of net unrealized investment gains (losses) included in AOCI.

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Available-for-Sale securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 20152016 were as follows:
 Amortized Cost Fair ValueAmortized Cost Fair Value
 (in millions)(in millions)
Due within one year $1,009
 $1,026
$503
 $516
Due after one year through five years 5,327
 5,743
5,964
 6,414
Due after five years through 10 years 5,023
 5,104
4,270
 4,538
Due after 10 years 3,726
 4,312
3,724
 4,675
 15,085
 16,185
14,461
 16,143
Residential mortgage backed securities 3,131
 3,224
3,401
 3,510
Commercial mortgage backed securities 2,048
 2,147
2,524
 2,650
Asset backed securities 759
 804
805
 834
Common stocks 2
 7
3
 8
Total $21,025
 $22,367
$21,194
 $23,145
Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities and asset backed securities are not due at a single maturity date. As such, these securities, as well as common stocks, were not included in the maturities distribution.
NetThe following is a summary of net investment income is summarized as follows:income:
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
 (in millions)(in millions)
Fixed maturities $257
 $277
 $783
 $841
$249
 $257
 $751
 $783
Mortgage loans 43
 46
 134
 137
38
 43
 115
 134
Other investments 6
 3
 14
 20
(4) 6
 4
 14
 306
 326
 931
 998
283
 306
 870
 931
Less: investment expenses 10
 7
 27
 23
7
 10
 20
 27
Total $296
 $319
 $904
 $975
$276
 $296
 $850
 $904
5.Financing Receivables
5. Financing Receivables
The Company’s financing receivables include commercial and residential mortgage loans, syndicated loans and policy loans. Syndicated loans are reflected in other investments.
Allowance for Loan Losses
Policy loans do not exceed the cash surrender value of the policy at origination. As there is minimal risk of loss related to policy loans, the Company does not record an allowance for loan losses for policy loans. The Company does not currently have an allowance for loan losses for residential mortgage loans.

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The following table presents a rollforward of the allowance for loan losses for commercial mortgage loans and syndicated loans for the nine months ended and the ending balance of the allowance for loan losses by impairment method:
 September 30,September 30,
 2015 20142016 2015
 (in millions)(in millions)
Beginning balance $28
 $28
$25
 $28
Charge-offs (3) (3)(1) (3)
Provisions 1
 2
1
 1
Ending balance $26

$27
$25

$26
       
Individually evaluated for impairment $5
 $8
$2
 $5
Collectively evaluated for impairment 21
 19
23
 21

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The recorded investment in commercial and residential mortgage loans and syndicated loansfinancing receivables by impairment method was as follows:
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014September 30,
2016
 December 31, 2015
 (in millions)(in millions)
Individually evaluated for impairment $31
 $32
$14
 $25
Collectively evaluated for impairment 3,669
 3,740
3,284
 3,657
Total $3,700
 $3,772
$3,298
 $3,682
As of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company’s recorded investment in financing receivables individually evaluated for impairment for which there was no related allowance for loan losses was $9 million and $12 million, and $4 million, respectively.
During the three months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014,2015, the Company purchased $46$17 million and $71$46 million, respectively, and sold $8 millionnil and $2$8 million, respectively, of syndicated loans. During the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014,2015, the Company purchased $82$54 million and $161$82 million, respectively, and sold $250 million and $15 million, and $12 million, respectively, consisting primarily of syndicatedloans. The loans sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 consisted of residential mortgage loans, which were sold in the first quarter of 2016. See below for additional discussion on the sale of these loans.
Credit Quality Information
Nonperforming loans, which are generally loans 90 days or more past due, were $8$5 million and $108 million as of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, respectively. All other loans were considered to be performing.
Commercial Mortgage Loans
The Company reviews the credit worthiness of the borrower and the performance of the underlying properties in order to determine the risk of loss on commercial mortgage loans. Based on this review, the commercial mortgage loans are assigned an internal risk rating, which management updates as necessary. Commercial mortgage loans which management has assigned its highest risk rating were nil and 1% of total commercial mortgage loans at both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014.2015, respectively. Loans with the highest risk rating represent distressed loans which the Company has identified as impaired or expects to become delinquent or enter into foreclosure within the next six months. In addition, the Company reviews the concentrations of credit risk by region and property type.

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Concentrations of credit risk of commercial mortgage loans by U.S. region were as follows:
 Loans PercentageLoans Percentage
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
 (in millions)    (in millions)    
South Atlantic $736
 $710
 28% 27%$740
 $746
 29% 28%
Pacific 722
 673
 27
 26
702
 709
 27
 27
Mountain 241
 236
 9
 9
254
 242
 10
 9
West North Central 218
 223
 8
 8
216
 217
 8
 8
Middle Atlantic 204
 210
 8
 8
190
 203
 7
 8
East North Central 202
 237
 7
 9
199
 208
 8
 8
West South Central 125
 151
 5
 6
119
 128
 5
 5
New England 122
 130
 5
 5
92
 115
 3
 4
East South Central 72
 62
 3
 2
70
 68
 3
 3
 2,642
 2,632
 100% 100%2,582
 2,636
 100% 100%
Less: allowance for loan losses 20
 23
  
  
19
 19
  
  
Total $2,622
 $2,609
  
  
$2,563
 $2,617
  
  

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Concentrations of credit risk of commercial mortgage loans by property type were as follows:
 Loans PercentageLoans Percentage
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
 (in millions)    (in millions)    
Retail $917
 $956
 35%
36%$927
 $947
 36%
36%
Office 524
 535
 20
 20
480
 522
 19
 20
Apartments 478
 473
 18
 18
475
 473
 18
 18
Industrial 470
 447
 18
 17
430
 444
 17
 17
Mixed use 36
 46
 1
 2
37
 35
 1
 1
Hotel 34
 32
 1
 1
42
 34
 2
 1
Other 183
 143
 7
 6
191
 181
 7
 7
 2,642
 2,632
 100% 100%2,582
 2,636
 100% 100%
Less: allowance for loan losses 20
 23
  
  
19
 19
  
  
Total $2,622
 $2,609
  
  
$2,563
 $2,617
  
  
Residential Mortgage Loans
The recorded investment in residential mortgage loans at September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015 was $613$307 million and $689$594 million, respectively. The Company considers the credit worthiness of borrowers (FICO score), collateral characteristics such as loan-to-value (“LTV”) and geographic concentration to determine when an amount for an allowance for loan losses for residential mortgage loans is appropriate. At a minimum, management updates FICO scores and LTV ratios semiannually. As of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, no allowance for loan losses was recorded.
Residential mortgage loans are presentedOn March 30, 2016, the Company sold $250 million (amortized cost, net of unamortized discountdiscount) of $24its residential mortgage loans to an unaffiliated third party. The Company received cash proceeds of $260 million and $34recognized a gain of $10 million. As a result of the sale, the Company’s unamortized discount related to its residential mortgage loans was reduced from $21 million asat December 31, 2015 to nil.
As of both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
As of September 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014, approximately 4% and 5%, respectively, of residential mortgage loans had FICO scores below 640. As of both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, nil and approximately 1%, respectively, of the Company’s residential mortgage loans had LTV ratios greater than 90%. The Company’s most significant geographic concentration for residential mortgage loans is in California representing 52% and 37% of the portfolio as of both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014.2015, respectively, and in Colorado and Washington representing 19% and 13%, respectively, of the portfolio as of September 30, 2016. No other state represents more than 10% of the total residential mortgage loan portfolio.
Syndicated Loans
The recorded investment in syndicated loans at September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015 was $445$409 million and $451$452 million, respectively. The Company’s syndicated loan portfolio is diversified across industries and issuers. The primary credit indicator for syndicated loans is whether the loans are performing in accordance with the contractual terms of the syndication. Total nonperforming syndicated loans at September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015 were $4 million and $5 million, and $3 million, respectively.

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Troubled Debt Restructurings
The recorded investment in restructured loans was not material as of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014.2015. The troubled debt restructurings did not have a material impact to the Company’s allowance for loan losses or income recognized for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014.2015. There are no material commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans have been restructured. 
6.
DeferredAcquisitionCosts6. Deferred Acquisition Costs and Deferred Sales Inducement Costs
In the third quarter of the year, management conducts its annual review of insurance and annuity valuation assumptions relative to current experience and management expectations. To the extent that expectations change as a result of this review, management updates valuation assumptions. The impact of unlocking in the third quarter of 2016 primarily reflected continued low interest rates that more than offset benefits from persistency on annuity contracts without living benefits. In addition, the Company’s review of its closed LTC business resulted in loss recognition due to continued low interest rates, higher morbidity and higher reinsurance expenses, slightly offset by premium increases. The impact of unlocking in the third quarter of 2015 primarily reflected the difference between the Company’s previously assumed interest rates versus the continued low interest rate environment partially offset by improved persistency. The impact in the third quarter of 2014 primarily reflected the difference between the Company’s assumed interest rates partially offset by improved persistency and mortality experience and a benefit from updating the Company's variable annuity living benefit withdrawal utilization assumption.
The balances of and changes in DAC were as follows:
15
  2015 2014
  (in millions)
Balance at January 1 $2,576
 $2,633
Capitalization of acquisition costs 201
 196
Amortization, excluding the impact of valuation assumptions review (235) (219)
Amortization, impact of valuation assumptions review (6) (7)
Impact of change in net unrealized securities losses (gains) 64
 (30)
Balance at September 30 $2,600
 $2,573
The balances of and changes in DSIC, which are included in other assets, were as follows:
  2015 2014
  (in millions)
Balance at January 1 $361
 $409
Capitalization of sales inducement costs 3
 4
Amortization, excluding the impact of valuation assumptions review (43) (40)
Amortization, impact of valuation assumptions review 1
 (2)
Impact of change in net unrealized securities losses (gains) 10
 (3)
Balance at September 30 $332
 $368

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The balances of and changes in DAC were as follows:

7.Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims and Separate Account Liabilities
 2016 2015
 (in millions)
Balance at January 1$2,688
 $2,576
Capitalization of acquisition costs212
(1) 
201
Amortization, excluding the impact of valuation assumptions review(218) (235)
Amortization, impact of valuation assumptions review(81) (6)
Impact of change in net unrealized securities (gains) losses(105) 64
Balance at September 30$2,496
 $2,600
(1) Includes a $27 million benefit related to the write-off of the deferred reinsurance liability in connection with the loss recognition on LTC business.
The balances of and changes in DSIC, which is included in other assets, were as follows:
 2016 2015
 (in millions)
Balance at January 1$334
 $361
Capitalization of sales inducement costs4
 3
Amortization, excluding the impact of valuation assumptions review(32) (43)
Amortization, impact of valuation assumptions review4
 1
Impact of change in net unrealized securities (gains) losses(14) 10
Balance at September 30$296
 $332
7. Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims and Separate Account Liabilities
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims consisted of the following:
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 September 30,
2016
 December 31, 2015
 (in millions) (in millions)
Policyholder account balances        
Fixed annuities $11,446
 $12,700
 $10,729
 $11,239
Variable annuity fixed sub-accounts 4,914
 4,860
 5,152
 4,912
Variable universal life (“VUL”)/universal life (“UL”) insurance 2,884
 2,856
 2,978
 2,897
Indexed universal life (“IUL”) insurance 727
 534
 975
 808
Other life insurance 804
 840
 766
 794
Total policyholder account balances 20,775
 21,790
 20,600
 20,650
        
Future policy benefits        
Variable annuity guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (“GMWB”) 1,273
 693
 2,113
 1,057
Variable annuity guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits (“GMAB”) 31
 (41)
(1) 
8
 
Other annuity liabilities 73
 115
 143
 31
Fixed annuities life contingent liabilities 1,502
 1,511
 1,496
 1,501
Equity indexed annuities (“EIA”) 27
 29
 26
 27
Life, disability income and long term care insurance 5,150
 5,106
 5,561
 5,112
VUL/UL and other life insurance additional liabilities 444
 437
 598
 452
Total future policy benefits 8,500
 7,850
 9,945
 8,180
Policy claims and other policyholders’ funds 173
 165
 210
 199
Total policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims $29,448
 $29,805
 $30,755
 $29,029
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Includes the value of GMAB embedded derivatives that was a net asset at December 31, 2014 reported as a contra liability.
Separate account liabilities consisted of the following:
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014September 30,
2016
 December 31, 2015
 (in millions)(in millions)
Variable annuity $67,930
 $72,125
$70,715
 $69,333
VUL insurance 6,483
 7,016
6,710
 6,637
Other insurance 34
 37
33
 34
Total $74,447
 $79,178
$77,458
 $76,004
8.Variable Annuity and Insurance Guarantees
8. Variable Annuity and Insurance Guarantees
The majority of the variable annuity contracts offered by the Company contain guaranteed minimum death benefit (“GMDB”) provisions. The Company also offers variable annuities with death benefit provisions that gross up the amount payable by a certain percentage of contract earnings, which are referred to as gain gross-up (“GGU”) benefits. In addition, the Company offers contracts with GMWB and GMAB provisions. The Company previously offered contracts containing guaranteed minimum income benefit (“GMIB”) provisions.
Certain UL policies offered by the Company provide secondary guarantee benefits. The secondary guarantee ensures that, subject to specified conditions, the policy will not terminate and will continue to provide a death benefit even if there is insufficient policy value to cover the monthly deductions and charges.

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The following table provides information related to variable annuity guarantees for which the Company has established additional liabilities:
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Variable Annuity
Guarantees by Benefit Type (1)
 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
 Total
Contract
Value
 Contract
Value in
Separate
Accounts
 Net
Amount
at Risk
 Weighted Average Attained Age Total
Contract
Value
 Contract
Value in
Separate
Accounts
 Net
Amount
at Risk
 Weighted Average Attained Age Total Contract Value Contract Value in Separate Accounts Net Amount at Risk Weighted Average Attained Age Total Contract Value Contract Value in Separate Accounts Net Amount at Risk Weighted Average Attained Age
 (in millions, except age) (in millions, except age)
GMDB:  
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
  
Return of premium $53,360
 $51,507
 $417
 65 $55,378
 $53,565
 $24
 64 $56,748
 $54,787
 $144
 65 $54,716
 $52,871
 $297
 65
Five/six-year reset 9,293
 6,730
 131
 65 10,360
 7,821
 28
 64 9,052
 6,371
 23
 66 9,307
 6,731
 78
 65
One-year ratchet 6,724
 6,351
 396
 67 7,392
 7,006
 39
 66 6,614
 6,237
 80
 67 6,747
 6,379
 266
 67
Five-year ratchet 1,611
 1,553
 31
 63 1,773
 1,717
 2
 63 1,587
 1,527
 5
 64 1,613
 1,556
 20
 63
Other 859
 841
 92
 71 959
 941
 38
 70 954
 932
 73
 71 887
 869
 82
 71
Total — GMDB $71,847
 $66,982
 $1,067
 65 $75,862
 $71,050
 $131
 64 $74,955
 $69,854
 $325
 65 $73,270
 $68,406
 $743
 65
             
GGU death benefit $1,040
 $987
 $114
 67 $1,072
 $1,019
 $123
 67 $1,063
 $1,011
 $111
 68 $1,056
 $1,004
 $113
 67
             
GMIB $274
 $253
 $14
 68 $343
 $321
 $9
 67 $251
 $233
 $12
 68 $270
 $251
 $17
 68
             
GMWB:  
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
    
  
  
  
GMWB $3,163
 $3,152
 $2
 69 $3,671
 $3,659
 $1
 68 $2,805
 $2,796
 $2
 70 $3,118
 $3,109
 $2
 69
GMWB for life 36,130
 35,997
 361
 66 36,843
 36,735
 95
 65 39,652
 39,508
 356
 66 37,301
 37,179
 330
 66
Total — GMWB $39,293
 $39,149
 $363
 66 $40,514
 $40,394
 $96
 65 $42,457
 $42,304
 $358
 66 $40,419
 $40,288
 $332
 66
             
GMAB $3,988
 $3,972
 $42
 58 $4,247
 $4,234
 $2
 58 $3,689
 $3,681
 $14
 59 $4,018
 $4,006
 $31
 58
(1) 
Individual variable annuity contracts may have more than one guarantee and therefore may be included in more than one benefit type. Variable annuity contracts for which the death benefit equals the account value are not shown in this table.
The net amount at risk for GMDB, GGU and GMAB guarantees is defined as the current guaranteed benefit amount in excess of the current contract value. The net amount at risk for GMIB and GMWB guarantees is defined as the greater of the present value of the minimum guaranteed withdrawal payments less the current contract value or zero. The present value is calculated using a discount rate that is consistent with assumptions embedded in the Company’s annuity pricing models.

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The following table provides information related to insurance guarantees for which the Company has established additional liabilities:
  September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
  Net Amount at Risk Weighted Average Attained Age Net Amount at Risk Weighted Average Attained Age
  (in millions, except age)
UL secondary guarantees $6,413
 63 $6,076
 62
 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
 Net Amount at Risk Weighted Average Attained Age Net Amount at Risk Weighted Average Attained Age
 (in millions, except age)
UL secondary guarantees$6,339
 64 $6,601
 63
The net amount at risk for UL secondary guarantees is defined as the current guaranteed death benefit amount in excess of the current policyholder value.account balance.

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Changes in additional liabilities (contra liabilities) for variable annuity and insurance guarantees were as follows:
 GMDB & GGU GMIB 
GMWB (1)
 
GMAB (1)
 ULGMDB & GGU GMIB 
GMWB (1)
 
GMAB (1)
 UL
 (in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2014 $4
 $6
 $(383) $(62) $206
Incurred claims 8
 1
 528
 7
 54
Paid claims (3) 
 
 
 (13)
Balance at September 30, 2014 $9
 $7
 $145
 $(55) $247
          (in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2015 $9
 $7
 $693
 $(41) $263
$9
 $7
 $693
 $(41) $263
Incurred claims 9
 
 580
 72
 70
9
 
 580
 72
 70
Paid claims (3) 
 
 
 (19)(3) 
 
 
 (19)
Balance at September 30, 2015 $15
 $7
 $1,273
 $31
 $314
$15
 $7
 $1,273
 $31
 $314
         
Balance at January 1, 2016$14
 $8
 $1,057
 $
 $332
Incurred claims10
 
 1,056
 9
 99
Paid claims(7) 
 
 (1) (18)
Balance at September 30, 2016$17
 $8
 $2,113
 $8
 $413
(1) 
The incurred claims for GMWB and GMAB represent the total change in the liabilities (contra liabilities).
The liabilities for guaranteed benefits are supported by general account assets.
The following table summarizes the distribution of separate account balances by asset type for variable annuity contracts providing guaranteed benefits:
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014September 30,
2016
 December 31, 2015
 (in millions)(in millions)
Mutual funds:  
  
 
  
Equity $38,571
 $41,403
$40,872
 $39,806
Bond 23,760
 25,060
23,875
 23,700
Other 4,997
 4,490
5,426
 5,241
Total mutual funds $67,328
 $70,953
$70,173
 $68,747
9.Short-term Borrowings
9. Short-term Borrowings
The Company enters into repurchase agreements in exchange for cash which it accounts for as secured borrowings and has pledged Available-for-Sale securities to collateralize its obligations under the repurchase agreements. As of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company has pledged $26$31 million and $18$30 million, respectively, of agency residential mortgage backed securities and $26$21 million and $34$22 million, respectively, of commercial mortgage backed securities. The amount of the Company’s liability including accrued interest as of both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015 was $50 million. The remaining maturity of outstanding repurchase agreements was less than two months and less than one month as of September 30, 20152016 and less than four months as of December 31, 2014.2015, respectively. The weighted average annualized interest rate on the repurchase agreements held as of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015 was 0.5%0.7% and 0.4%0.5%, respectively.

RiverSource Life Insurance Company is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Des Moines which provides access to collateralized borrowings. The Company has pledged Available-for-Sale securities consisting of commercial mortgage backed securities to collateralize its obligation under these borrowings. The fair value of the securities pledged is recorded in investments and was $295$751 million and $298$290 million as of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, respectively. The amount of the Company’s liability including accrued interest as of both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015 was $150 million. The remaining maturity of outstanding FHLB advances was less than three months as of both September 30, 20152016 and less than two months as of December 31, 2014.2015. The weighted average annualized interest rate on the FHLB advances held as of both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015 was 0.3%.0.6% and 0.5%, respectively.

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10. Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; that is, an exit price. The exit price assumes the asset or liability is not exchanged subject to a forced liquidation or distressed sale.

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Valuation Hierarchy
The Company categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the Company’s valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2Prices or valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 3Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

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The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
September 30, 2015 September 30, 2016 
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 
(in millions) (in millions) 
Assets 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Available-for-Sale securities: Fixed maturities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Corporate debt securities$
 $13,443
 $1,337
 $14,780
 $
 $13,380
 $1,193
 $14,573
 
Residential mortgage backed securities
 3,180
 44
 3,224
 
 3,390
 120
 3,510
 
Commercial mortgage backed securities
 2,142
 5
 2,147
 
 2,617
 33
 2,650
 
State and municipal obligations
 1,136
 
 1,136
 
 1,290
 
 1,290
 
Asset backed securities
 696
 108
 804
 
 716
 118
 834
 
Foreign government bonds and obligations
 230
 
 230
 
 275
 
 275
 
U.S. government and agencies obligations4
 35
 
 39
 3
 2
 
 5
 
Total Available-for-Sale securities: Fixed maturities4
 20,862
 1,494
 22,360
 3
 21,670
 1,464
 23,137
 
Common stocks3
 4
 
 7
 3
 5
 
 8
 
Cash equivalents50
 522
 
 572
 
 928
 
 928
 
Other assets: 
  
  
  
        
 
Interest rate derivative contracts
 2,238
 
 2,238
 2
 3,591
 
 3,593
 
Equity derivative contracts281
 1,437
 
 1,718
 56
 1,357
 
 1,413
 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts4
 36
 
 40
 
Other derivative contracts
 1
 
 1
 
Total other assets285
 3,712
 
 3,997
 
Separate account assets
 74,447
 
 74,447
 
Total assets at fair value$342
 $99,547
 $1,494
 $101,383
 
        
Liabilities 
  
  
  
 
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims: 
  
  
  
 
EIA embedded derivatives$
 $5
 $
 $5
 
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 317
 317
 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 1,107
 1,107
(1) 
Total policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims
 5
 1,424
 1,429
(2) 
Other liabilities: 
  
  
  
 
Interest rate derivative contracts
 1,168
 
 1,168
 
Equity derivative contracts265
 1,735
 
 2,000
 
Credit derivative contracts
 5
 
 5
 
 1
 
 1
 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts
 6
 
 6
 1
 70
 
 71
 
Other derivative contracts
 13
 
 13
 
Total other liabilities265
 2,927
 
 3,192
 
Total liabilities at fair value$265
 $2,932
 $1,424
 $4,621
 
Total other assets59
 5,019
 
 5,078
 
Separate account assets measured at NAV      77,458
(1) 
Total assets at fair value$65
 $27,622
 $1,464
 $106,609
 
Liabilities 
  
  
  
 
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims: 
  
  
  
 
EIA embedded derivatives$
 $5
 $
 $5
 
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 438
 438
 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 1,756
 1,756
(2) 
Total policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims
 5
 2,194
 2,199
(3) 
Other liabilities: 
  
  
  
 
Interest rate derivative contracts
 1,603
 
 1,603
 
Equity derivative contracts3
 1,843
 
 1,846
 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts
 35
 
 35
 
Other derivative contracts1
 
 
 1
 
Total other liabilities4
 3,481
 
 3,485
 
Total liabilities at fair value$4
 $3,486
 $2,194
 $5,684
 
(1) 
The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives included $1.2 billionAmounts are comprised of individual contracts incertain investments that are measured at fair valueusing the NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a liability positionpractical expedient and $112 million of individual contracts havenot been classifiedin an asset position.the fair value hierarchy. SeeNote2 forfurther information.
(2) 
The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives included $1.8 billion of individual contracts in a liability position and $73 million of individual contracts in an asset position.
(3)
The Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk resulted in a $497$764 million cumulative decrease to the embedded derivatives.

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December 31, 2014 December 31, 2015 
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 
(in millions) (in millions) 
Assets 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Available-for-Sale securities: Fixed maturities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Corporate debt securities$
 $13,830
 $1,353
 $15,183
 $
 $13,139
 $1,235
 $14,374
 
Residential mortgage backed securities
 3,483
 9
 3,492
 
 3,054
 21
 3,075
 
Commercial mortgage backed securities
 2,138
 90
 2,228
 
 2,133
 3
 2,136
 
State and municipal obligations
 1,113
 
 1,113
 
 1,149
 
 1,149
 
Asset backed securities
 786
 151
 937
 
 643
 133
 776
 
Foreign government bonds and obligations
 251
 
 251
 
 223
 
 223
 
U.S. government and agencies obligations4
 35
 
 39
 4
 35
 
 39
 
Total Available-for-Sale securities: Fixed maturities4
 21,636
 1,603
 23,243
 4
 20,376
 1,392
 21,772
 
Common stocks3
 3
 1
 7
 3
 4
 
 7
 
Cash equivalents1
 235
 
 236
 48
 285
 
 333
 
Other assets: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Interest rate derivative contracts
 1,955
 
 1,955
 
 1,882
 
 1,882
 
Equity derivative contracts282
 1,711
 
 1,993
 92
 1,477
 
 1,569
 
Credit derivative contracts
 2
 
 2
 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts
 29
 
 29
 1
 54
 
 55
 
Total other assets282
 3,695
 
 3,977
 93
 3,415
 
 3,508
 
Separate account assets
 79,178
 
 79,178
 
Separate account assets measured at NAV      76,004
(1) 
Total assets at fair value$290
 $104,747
 $1,604
 $106,641
 $148
 $24,080
 $1,392
 $101,624
 
        
Liabilities 
  
  
  
 
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims: 
  
  
  
 
EIA embedded derivatives$
 $6
 $
 $6
 
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 242
 242
 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 479
 479
(1) 
Total policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims
 6
 721
 727
(2) 
Other liabilities: 
  
  
  
 
Interest rate derivative contracts
 1,136
 
 1,136
 
Equity derivative contracts376
 2,286
 
 2,662
 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts
 2
 
 2
 
Other derivative contracts
 11
 
 11
 
Total other liabilities376
 3,435
 
 3,811
 
Total liabilities at fair value$376
 $3,441
 $721
 $4,538
 
Liabilities 
  
  
  
 
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims: 
  
  
  
 
EIA embedded derivatives$
 $5
 $
 $5
 
IUL embedded derivatives
 
 364
 364
 
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 
 851
 851
(2) 
Total policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims
 5
 1,215
 1,220
(3) 
Other liabilities: 
  
  
  
 
Interest rate derivative contracts
 948
 
 948
 
Equity derivative contracts45
 1,930
 
 1,975
 
Foreign exchange derivative contracts1
 16
 
 17
 
Total other liabilities46
 2,894
 
 2,940
 
Total liabilities at fair value$46
 $2,899
 $1,215
 $4,160
 
(1) 
TheAmounts are comprised of certain investments that are measured at fair value ofusing the GMWBNAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and GMAB embedded derivatives included $700 millionof individual contractshave not been classified in a liability position and $221 millionof individual contracts in an asset position.
the fair value hierarchy. See Note 2 for further information.
(2) 
The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives included $994 million of individual contracts in a liability position and $143 million of individual contracts in an asset position.
(3)
The Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk resulted in a $311$398 million cumulative decrease to the embedded derivatives.


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The following tables provide a summary of changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
          Available-for-Sale Securities: Fixed Maturities Other Derivative Contracts 
Available-for-Sale Securities: Fixed Maturities Corporate Debt Securities Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Asset Backed Securities Total
Corporate
Debt
Securities
 Residential
Mortgage
Backed
Securities
 Commercial
Mortgage
Backed
Securities
 Asset
Backed
Securities
 Total (in millions)   
(in millions) 
Balance, July 1, 2015$1,339
 $8
 $34
 $118
 $1,499
 
Balance, July 1, 2016$1,197
 $15
 $
 $130
 $1,342
 $2
 
Total gains (losses) included in: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
Net income(1) 
 
 1
 
(1) 
(1) 
 
 1
 
(1) 
(2)
(2) 
Other comprehensive income(3) 
 
 2
 (1) (2) 
 
 
 (2) 
 
Purchases91
 37
 
 
 128
 20
 106
 33
 
 159
 
 
Settlements(89) (1) (2) 
 (92) (21) (1) 
 (1) (23) 
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 
 (27) (13) (40) 
 
 
 (12) (12) 
 
Balance, September 30, 2015$1,337
 $44
 $5
 $108
 $1,494
 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2015 included in:
Balance, September 30, 2016$1,193
 $120
 $33
 $118
 $1,464
 $
 
 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2016 included in:Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2016 included in: 
Net investment income$(1) $
 $
 $1
 $
 $(1) $
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
(1) 
Included in net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)
Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
     
Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
IUL Embedded Derivatives GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives Total
IUL
Embedded
Derivatives
 GMWB and
GMAB
Embedded
Derivatives
 Total(in millions)
(in millions)
Balance, July 1, 2015$292
 $235
 $527
Balance, July 1, 2016$408
 $1,965
 $2,373
Total (gains) losses included in: 
  
 

 
  
  
Net income(1)
(1) 
805
(2) 
804
12
(1) 
(280)
(2) 
(268)
Issues31
 69
 100
25
 77
 102
Settlements(5) (2) (7)(7) (6) (13)
Balance, September 30, 2015$317
 $1,107
 $1,424
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2015 included in:  
Balance, September 30, 2016$438
 $1,756
 $2,194
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2016 included in:Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2016 included in:
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses$
 $811
 $811
$
 $(267) $(267)
Interest credited to fixed accounts(1) 
 (1)12
 
 12
(1) 
Included in interest credited to fixed accounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2) 
Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.


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              Available-for-Sale Securities: Fixed Maturities 
Available-for-Sale Securities: Fixed Maturities     Corporate Debt Securities Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Asset Backed Securities Total 
Corporate
Debt
Securities
 Residential
Mortgage
Backed
Securities
 Commercial
Mortgage
Backed
Securities
 Asset
Backed
Securities
 Total Common Stocks Other Derivatives Contracts (in millions)
(in millions) 
Balance, July 1, 2014$1,376
 $10
 $15
 $149
 $1,550
 $1
 $1
 
Balance, July 1, 2015$1,339
 $8
 $34
 $118
 $1,499
 
Total gains (losses) included in: 
  
  
  
  
      
  
  
  
  
 
Net income
 
 
 1
 1
(1) 

 (1)
(2) 
(1) 
 
 1
 
(1) 
Other comprehensive income(11) 
 
 (1) (12) 
 
 (3) 
 
 2
 (1) 
Purchases37
 
 
 
 37
 
 1
 91
 37
 
 
 128
 
Settlements(24) 
 
 (1) (25) 
 
 (89) (1) (2) 
 (92) 
Transfers into Level 3
 
 78
 
 78
 
 
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 
 (27) (13) (40) 
Balance, September 30, 2014$1,378
 $10
 $93
 $148
 $1,629

$

$1
 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2014 included in:    
Balance, September 30, 2015$1,337
 $44
 $5
 $108
 $1,494
 
 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2015 included in:Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2015 included in:
Net investment income$
 $
 $
 $1
 $1
 $
 $
 $(1) $
 $
 $1
 $
 
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 (1) 
(1)
Included in net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
 IUL Embedded Derivatives GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives Total
  (in millions)
Balance, July 1, 2015$292
 $235
 $527
Total (gains) losses included in: 
  
 

Net income(1)
(1) 
805
(2) 
804
Issues31
 69
 100
Settlements(5) (2) (7)
Balance, September 30, 2015$317
 $1,107
 $1,424
 
Changes in unrealized (gains) losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2015 included in:
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses$
 $811
 $811
Interest credited to fixed accounts(1) 
 (1)
(1)
Included in interest credited to fixed accounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)
Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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 Available-for-Sale Securities: Fixed Maturities Other Derivative Contracts 
 Corporate Debt Securities Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Asset Backed Securities Total
 (in millions)   
Balance, January 1, 2016$1,235
 $21
 $3
 $133
 $1,392
 $
 
Total gains (losses) included in: 
  
  
  
  
   
Net income(1) 
 
 1
 
(1) 
(2)
(2) 
Other comprehensive income26
 
 
 
 26
 
 
Purchases34
 106
 42
 
 182
 2
 
Settlements(101) (7) (3) (1) (112) 
 
Transfers into Level 3
 
 
 12
 12
 
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 
 (9) (27) (36) 
 
Balance, September 30, 2016$1,193
 $120
 $33
 $118
 $1,464
 $
 
  
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2016 included in: 
Net investment income$(1) $
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
(1) 
Included in net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2) 
Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
      
 Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
 IUL Embedded
Derivatives
 GMWB and GMAB
Embedded Derivatives
 Total
  (in millions)
Balance, July 1, 2014$184
 $(347) $(163)
Total losses included in: 
  
 

Net income
 207
(1) 
207
Issues21
 65
 86
Settlements(3) (2) (5)
Balance, September 30, 2014$202

$(77)
$125
Changes in unrealized losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2014 included in:
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses$
 $208
 $208
(1)
Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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 Available-for-Sale Securities: Fixed Maturities  
 Corporate
Debt
Securities
 Residential
Mortgage
Backed
Securities
 Commercial
Mortgage
Backed
Securities
 Asset
Backed
Securities
 Total Common Stocks
 (in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2015$1,353
 $9
 $90
 $151
 $1,603
 $1
Total gains (losses) included in: 
  
  
  
  
  
Net income(1) 
 
 1
 
(1) 

Other comprehensive income(10) 
 
 2
 (8) (1)
Purchases142
 68
 31
 1
 242
 
Settlements(147) (2) (4) (2) (155) 
Transfers into Level 3
 
 6
 
 6
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 (31) (118) (45) (194) 
Balance, September 30, 2015$1,337
 $44
 $5
 $108
 $1,494
 $
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2015 included in:
Net investment income$(1) $
 $
 $1
 $
 $
(1)
Included in net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
      
 Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
 IUL
Embedded
Derivatives
 GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives Total
 (in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2015$242
 $479
 $721
Total losses included in: 
  
  
Net income13
(1) 
426
(2) 
439
Issues76
 197
 273
Settlements(14) 5
 (9)
Balance, September 30, 2015$317
 $1,107
 $1,424
Changes in unrealized losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2015 included in:
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses$
 $438
 $438
Interest credited to fixed accounts13
 
 13
(1)
Included in interest credited to fixed accounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)
Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)


 Available-for-Sale Securities: Fixed Maturities     
 Corporate
Debt
Securities
 Residential
Mortgage
Backed
Securities
 Commercial
Mortgage
Backed
Securities
 Asset
Backed
Securities
 Total Common Stocks Other Derivatives Contracts 
 (in millions) 
Balance, January 1, 2014$1,516
 $58
 $30
 $218
 $1,822
 $
 $
 
Total gains (losses) included in: 
  
  
  
  
     
Net income1
 
 
 1
 2
(1) 

 (1)
(2) 
Other comprehensive income3
 
 
 
 3
 
 
 
Purchases94
 11
 39
 
 144
 1
 2
 
Sales(11) 
 
 
 (11) 
 
 
Settlements(225) (2) 
 (2) (229) 
 
 
Transfers into Level 3
 
 78
 
 78
 
 
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 (57) (54) (69) (180) (1) 
 
Balance, September 30, 2014$1,378
 $10
 $93
 $148
 $1,629
 $
 $1
 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2014 included in:    
Net investment income$(1) $
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 $
 
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 (1) 
(1)
Included in net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)
Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
IUL Embedded
Derivatives
 GMWB and
GMAB
Embedded
Derivatives
 TotalIUL Embedded Derivatives GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives Total
 (in millions)(in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2014$125
 $(575) $(450)
Balance, January 1, 2016$364
 $851
 $1,215
Total losses included in: 
  
 

 
  
  
Net income14
(1) 
327
(2) 
341
8
(1) 
708
(2) 
716
Issues69
 184
 253
86
 215
 301
Settlements(6) (13) (19)(20) (18) (38)
Balance, September 30, 2014$202

$(77)
$125
Changes in unrealized losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2014 included in:
Balance, September 30, 2016$438
 $1,756
 $2,194
Changes in unrealized losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2016 included in:Changes in unrealized losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2016 included in:
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses$
 $327
 $327
$
 $830
 $830
Interest credited to fixed accounts14
 
 14
8
 
 8
(1) 
Included in interest credited to fixed accounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2) 
Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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 Available-for-Sale Securities: Fixed Maturities Common Stocks
 Corporate Debt Securities Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Asset Backed Securities Total
 (in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2015$1,353
 $9
 $90
 $151
 $1,603
 $1
Total gains (losses) included in: 
  
  
  
  
  
Net income(1) 
 
 1
 
(1) 

Other comprehensive income(10) 
 
 2
 (8) (1)
Purchases142
 68
 31
 1
 242
 
Settlements(147) (2) (4) (2) (155) 
Transfers into Level 3
 
 6
 
 6
 
Transfers out of Level 3
 (31) (118) (45) (194) 
Balance, September 30, 2015$1,337
 $44
 $5
 $108
 $1,494
 $
            
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets held at September 30, 2015 included in:
Net investment income$(1) $
 $
 $1
 $
 $
(1)
Included in net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
Policyholder Account Balances,
Future Policy Benefits and Claims
 IUL Embedded Derivatives GMWB and GMAB Embedded Derivatives Total
  (in millions)
Balance, January 1, 2015$242
 $479
 $721
Total losses included in: 
  
  
Net income13
(1) 
426
(2) 
439
Issues76
 197
 273
Settlements(14) 5
 (9)
Balance, September 30, 2015$317
 $1,107
 $1,424
 
Changes in unrealized losses relating to liabilities held at September 30, 2015 included in:
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses$
 $438
 $438
Interest credited to fixed accounts13
 
 13
(1)
Included in interest credited to fixed accounts in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)
Included in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The increase to pretax income of the Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk on the fair value of its embedded derivatives was $162$8 million and $59$162 million, net of DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, respectively.
The increase to pretax income of the Company’s adjustment for nonperformance risk on the fair value of its embedded derivatives was $154$295 million and $68$154 million,, net of DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014,2015, respectively.
Securities transferred from Level 3 primarily represent securities with fair values that are now obtained from a third partythird-party pricing service with observable inputs. Securities transferred to Level 3 represent securities with fair values that are now based on a single non-binding broker quote. The Company recognizes transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the beginning of the quarter in which each transfer occurred. For assets and liabilities held at the end of the reporting periods that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

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The following tables provide a summary of the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements developed by the Company or reasonably available to the Company of Level 3 assets and liabilities:
September 30, 2015September 30, 2016
Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range Weighted AverageFair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range Weighted Average
(in millions)       (in millions)       
Corporate debt securities (private placements)$1,323
 Discounted cash flow Yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries 1.3%-4.0% 1.7%$1,190
 Discounted cash flow Yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries 1.0%-3.0% 1.4%
IUL embedded derivatives$317
 Discounted cash flow 
Nonperformance risk (1)
 80
 bps $438
 Discounted cash flow 
Nonperformance risk (1)
 89 bps  
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives$1,107
 Discounted cash flow 
Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals (2)
 0.0%-75.6% $1,756
 Discounted cash flow 
Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals (2)
 0.0%-75.6%  
    Surrender rate 0.0%-59.1%     Surrender rate 0.1%-66.4%  
    
Market volatility (3)
 5.3%-21.2%     
Market volatility (3)
 5.4%-21.6%  
    
Nonperformance risk (1)
 80
 bps     
Nonperformance risk (1)
 89 bps  
December 31, 2014December 31, 2015
Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range Weighted AverageFair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range Weighted Average
(in millions)        (in millions)       
Corporate debt securities (private placements)$1,311
 Discounted cash flow Yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries 1.0%-3.9% 1.5%$1,221
 Discounted cash flow Yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries 1.1%-3.8% 1.6%
IUL embedded derivatives$242
 Discounted cash flow 
Nonperformance risk (1)
 65
 bps  $364
 Discounted cash flow 
Nonperformance risk (1)
 68 bps  
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives$479
 Discounted cash flow 
Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals (2)
 0.0%-51.1%  $851
 Discounted cash flow 
Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals (2)
 0.0%-75.6%  
    Surrender rate 0.0%-59.1%      Surrender rate 0.0%-59.1%  
    
Market volatility (3)
 5.2%-20.9%      
Market volatility (3)
 5.4%-21.5%  
    
Nonperformance risk (1)
 65
 bps      
Nonperformance risk (1)
 68 bps  
  
Elective contractholder strategy allocations (4)
 0.0%-3.0%  
.(1) The nonperformance risk is the spread added to the observable interest rates used in the valuation of the embedded derivatives.
(1)
The nonperformance risk is the spread added to the observable interest rates used in the valuation of the embedded derivatives.
(2) 
The utilization of guaranteed withdrawals represents the percentage of contractholders that will begin withdrawing in any given year.
(3) 
Market volatility is implied volatility of fund of funds and managed volatility funds.
(4)
The elective allocation represents the percentage of contractholders that are assumed to electively switch their investment allocation to a different allocation model. As of September 30, 2015, the Company is no longer including this input in the fair value measurement.
Level 3 measurements not included in the table above are obtained from non-binding broker quotes where unobservable inputs utilized in the fair value calculation are not reasonably available to the Company.
Sensitivity of Fair Value Measurements to Changes in Unobservable Inputs
Significant increases (decreases) in the yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 corporate debt securities in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Significant increases (decreases) in nonperformance risk used in the fair value measurement of the IUL embedded derivatives in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Significant increases (decreases) in utilization and volatility used in the fair value measurement of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) liability value. Significant increases (decreases) in nonperformance risk and surrender rate and elective investment allocation model used in the fair value measurement of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) liability value. Utilization of guaranteed withdrawals and surrender rates vary with the type of rider, the duration of the policy, the age of the contractholder, the distribution systemchannel and whether the value of the guaranteed benefit exceeds the contract accumulation value.
Determination of Fair Value
The Company uses valuation techniques consistent with the market and income approaches to measure the fair value of its assets and liabilities. The Company’s market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The Company’s income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future projected cash flows to a single discounted present value amount. When applying either approach, the Company maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs.

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The following is a description of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and the general classification of these instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy.

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Assets
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. Actively traded money market funds are measured at their NAV and classified as Level 1. The Company’s remaining cash equivalents are classified as Level 2 and measured at amortized cost, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short time between the purchase of the instrument and its expected realization.
Available-for-Sale Securities
When available, the fair value of securities is based on quoted prices in active markets. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are obtained from third partythird-party pricing services, non-binding broker quotes, or other model-based valuation techniques. Level 1 securities primarily include U.S. Treasuries. Level 2 securities primarily include corporate bonds, residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities, state and municipal obligations, asset backed securities and U.S. agency and foreign government securities. The fair value of these Level 2 securities is based on a market approach with prices obtained from third partythird-party pricing services. Observable inputs used to value these securities can include, but are not limited to, reported trades, benchmark yields, issuer spreads and non-binding broker quotes. Level 3 securities primarily include certain corporate bonds, non-agency residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities and asset backed securities. The fair value of corporate bonds, non-agency residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities and certain asset backed securities classified as Level 3 is typically based on a single non-binding broker quote. The underlying inputs used for some of the non-binding broker quotes are not readily available to the Company. The Company’s privately placed corporate bonds are typically based on a single non-binding broker quote. In addition to the general pricing controls, the Company reviews the broker prices to ensure that the broker quotes are reasonable and, when available, compares prices of privately issued securities to public issues from the same issuer to ensure that the implicit illiquidity premium applied to the privately placed investment is reasonable considering investment characteristics, maturity, and average life of the investment.
In consideration of the above, management is responsible for the fair values recorded on the financial statements. Prices received from third partythird-party pricing services are subjected to exception reporting that identifies investments with significant daily price movements as well as no movements. The Company reviews the exception reporting and resolves the exceptions through reaffirmation of the price or recording an appropriate fair value estimate. The Company also performs subsequent transaction testing. The Company performs annual due diligence of third partythird-party pricing services. The Company’s due diligence procedures include assessing the vendor’s valuation qualifications, control environment, analysis of asset-class specific valuation methodologies, and understanding of sources of market observable assumptions and unobservable assumptions, if any, employed in the valuation methodology. The Company also considers the results of its exception reporting controls and any resulting price challenges that arise.
Separate Account Assets
The fair value of assets held by separate accounts is determined by the NAV of the funds in which those separate accounts are invested. The NAV is used as a practical expedient for fair value and represents the exit price for the separate account. Separate account assets are classified as Level 2 as they are tradedexcluded from classification in principal-to-principal markets with little publicly released pricing information.the fair value hierarchy.
Other Assets
Derivatives that are measured using quoted prices in active markets, such as derivatives that are exchange-traded, are classified as Level 1 measurements. The variation margin on futures contracts is also classified as Level 1. The fair value of derivatives that are traded in less active over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets is generally measured using pricing models with market observable inputs such as interest rates and equity index levels. These measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and include swaps and the majority of options. The fair value of certain derivatives measured using pricing models which include significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Other derivative contracts consist of the Company'sCompany’s macro hedge program. See Note 12 for further information on the macro hedge program. The counterparties’ nonperformance risk associated with uncollateralized derivative assets was immaterial at September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014.2015. See Note 11 and Note 12 for further information on the credit risk of derivative instruments and related collateral.
Liabilities
Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims
The Company values the embedded derivatives attributable to the provisions of certain variable annuity riders using internal valuation models. These models calculate fair value by discounting expected cash flows from benefits plus margins for profit,

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risk and expenses less embedded derivative fees. The projected cash flows used by these models include observable capital market assumptions and incorporate significant unobservable inputs related to contractholder behavior assumptions, implied volatility, and margins for risk, profit and expenses that the Company believes an exit market participant would expect. The fair value also reflects a current estimate of the Company’s nonperformance risk specific to these embedded derivatives. Given the significant unobservable inputs to this valuation, these measurements are classified as Level 3. The embedded derivatives attributable to these provisions are recorded in policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims.
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provisions of its EIA and IUL products. Significant inputs to the EIA calculation include observable interest rates, volatilities and equity index levels and, therefore, are classified as Level 2. The fair value of the IUL embedded derivatives includes significant observable interest rates, volatilities and equity index levels and the significant unobservable estimate of the Company’s nonperformance risk. Given the significance of the nonperformance risk assumption to the fair value, the IUL embedded derivatives are classified as Level 3. The embedded derivatives attributable to these provisions are recorded in policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims.
The Company’s Corporate Actuarial Department calculates the fair value of the embedded derivatives on a monthly basis. During this process, control checks are performed to validate the completeness of the data. Actuarial management approves various components of the valuation along with the final results. The change in the fair value of the embedded derivatives is reviewed monthly with senior management. The Level 3 inputs into the valuation are consistent with the pricing assumptions and updated as experience develops. Significant unobservable inputs that reflect policyholder behavior are reviewed quarterly along with other valuation assumptions.
Other Liabilities
Derivatives that are measured using quoted prices in active markets, such as derivatives that are exchange-traded, are classified as Level 1 measurements. The variation margin on futures contracts is also classified as Level 1. The fair value of derivatives that are traded in less active OTC markets is generally measured using pricing models with market observable inputs such as interest rates and equity index levels. These measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and include swaps and the majority of options. Other derivative contracts consist of the Company’s macro hedge program. See Note 12 for further information on the macro hedge program. The Company’s nonperformance risk associated with uncollateralized derivative liabilities was immaterial at September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014.2015. See Note 11 and Note 12 for further information on the credit risk of derivative instruments and related collateral.
During the reporting periods, there were no material assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
The following tables provide the carrying value and the estimated fair value of financial instruments that are not reported at fair value. All other financial instruments that are reported at fair value have been included above in the tables with balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.value:
 September 30, 2015September 30, 2016 
 Carrying Fair ValueCarrying Value Fair Value
 Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
 (in millions)(in millions) 
Financial Assets  
  
  
  
  
Financial Assets
Mortgage loans, net $3,235
 $
 $
 $3,322
 $3,322
$2,870
 $
 $
 $2,991
 $2,991
 
Policy loans 823
 
 
 805
 805
835
 
 
 810
 810
 
Other investments 455
 
 413
 37
 450
419
 
 383
 37
 420
 
          
Financial Liabilities  
  
  
  
  
Financial Liabilities
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims $11,730
 $
 $
 $12,705
 $12,705
$11,071
 $
 $
 $12,083
 $12,083
 
Short-term borrowings 200
 
 200
 
 200
200
 
 200
 
 200
 
Other liabilities 89
 
 
 86
 86
160
 
 
 156
 156
 
Separate account liabilities 355
 
 355
 
 355
Separate account liabilities measured at NAV344
       344
(1) 

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 December 31, 2014December 31, 2015 
 Carrying Fair ValueCarrying Value Fair Value 
 Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 
 (in millions)(in millions) 
Financial Assets  
  
  
  
  
Financial Assets
Mortgage loans, net $3,298
 $
 $
 $3,413
 $3,413
$3,211
 $
 $
 $3,254
 $3,254
 
Policy loans 805
 
 
 793
 793
823
 
 
 803
 803
 
Other investments 463
 
 403
 55
 458
463
 
 416
 33
 449
 
          
Financial Liabilities  
  
  
  
  
Financial Liabilities
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims $12,979
 $
 $
 $13,996
 $13,996
$11,523
 $
 $
 $12,424
 $12,424
 
Short-term borrowings 200
 
 200
 
 200
200
 
 200
 
 200
 
Other liabilities 124
 
 
 121
 121
117
 
 
 113
 113
 
Separate account liabilities 400
 
 400
 
 400
Separate account liabilities measured at NAV360
       360
(1) 
(1)
Amounts are comprised of certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. See Note 2 for further information.
Mortgage Loans, Net
The fair value of commercial mortgage loans, except those with significant credit deterioration, is determined by discounting contractual cash flows using discount rates that reflect current pricing for loans with similar remaining maturities, liquidity and characteristics including LTV ratio, occupancy rate, refinance risk, debt service coverage, location, and property condition. For commercial mortgage loans with significant credit deterioration, fair value is determined using the same adjustments as above with an additional adjustment for the Company’s estimate of the amount recoverable on the loan.
The fair value of residential mortgage loans is determined by discounting estimated cash flows and incorporating adjustments for prepayment, administration expenses, loss severity and credit loss estimates, with discount rates based on the Company’s estimate of current market conditions.
Given the significant unobservable inputs to the valuation of mortgage loans, these measurements are classified as Level 3.
Policy Loans
Policy loans represent loans made against the cash surrender value of the underlying life insurance or annuity product. These loans and the related interest are usually realized at death of the policyholder or contractholder or at surrender of the contract and are not transferable without the underlying insurance or annuity contract. The fair value of policy loans is determined by estimating expected cash flows discounted at rates based on the U.S. Treasury curve. Policy loans are classified as Level 3 as the discount rate used may be adjusted for the underlying performance of individual policies.
Other Investments
Other investments primarily consist of syndicated loans and an investment in FHLB. The fair value of syndicated loans is obtained from a third partythird-party pricing service or non-binding broker quotes. Syndicated loans that are priced using a market approach with observable inputs are classified as Level 2 and syndicated loans priced using a single non-binding broker quote are classified as Level 3. The fair value of the investment in FHLB is approximated by the carrying value and classified as Level 3 due to restrictions on transfer and lack of liquidity in the primary market for this asset.
Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims
The fair value of fixed annuities in deferral status is determined by discounting cash flows using a risk neutral discount rate with adjustments for profit margin, expense margin, early policy surrender behavior, a margin for adverse deviation from estimated early policy surrender behavior and the Company’s nonperformance risk specific to these liabilities. The fair value of non-life contingent fixed annuities in payout status, EIA host contracts and the fixed portion of a small number of variable annuity contracts classified as investment contracts is determined in a similar manner. Given the use of significant unobservable inputs to these valuations, the measurements are classified as Level 3.
Short-term Borrowings
The fair value of short-term borrowings is obtained from a third partythird-party pricing service. A nonperformance adjustment is not included as collateral requirements for these borrowings minimize the nonperformance risk. The fair value of short-term borrowings is classified as Level 2.

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Other Liabilities
Other liabilities consist of future funding commitments to affordable housing partnerships and other real estate partnerships. The fair value of these future funding commitments is determined by discounting cash flows. The fair value of these commitments includes an adjustment for the Company’s nonperformance risk and is classified as Level 3 due to the use of the significant unobservable input.
Separate Account Liabilities
Certain separate account liabilities are classified as investment contracts and are carried at an amount equal to the related separate account assets. The NAV of the related separate account assets is used as a practical expedient for fair value and represents the exit price for the separate account liabilities. Separate account liabilities are classified as Level 2 as they are tradedexcluded from classification in principal-to-principal markets with little publicly released pricing information. A nonperformance adjustment is not included as the related separate account assets act as collateral for these liabilitiesfair value hierarchy.
11. Offsetting Assets and minimize nonperformance risk.Liabilities
11.Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Certain financial instruments and derivative instruments are eligible for offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s derivative instruments and repurchase agreements are subject to master netting arrangements and collateral arrangements and qualify for offset. A master netting arrangement with a counterparty creates a right of offset for amounts due to and from that same counterparty that is enforceable in the event of a default or bankruptcy. The Company’s policy is to recognize amounts subject to master netting arrangements on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following tables present the gross and net information about the Company’s assets subject to master netting arrangements:
  September 30, 2015
  Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Amounts of Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
  
     
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral Net Amount
        
  (in millions)
Derivatives:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
OTC $3,384
 $
 $3,384
 $(2,420) $(473) $(445) $46
OTC cleared 505
 
 505
 (415) (89) 
 1
Exchange-traded 108
 
 108
 (4) 
 
 104
Total derivatives $3,997
 $
 $3,997
 $(2,839) $(562) $(445) $151
  September 30, 2016
 
Gross Amounts of
Recognized Assets
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Amounts of Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net Amount
 
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
 
  (in millions)
 Derivatives: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 OTC$3,957
 $
 $3,957
 $(2,442) $(659) $(856) $
 OTC cleared1,098
 
 1,098
 (874) (223) 
 1
 Exchange-traded23
 
 23
 (2) 
 
 21
 Total derivatives$5,078
 $
 $5,078
 $(3,318) $(882) $(856) $22
  December 31, 2014
  Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Amounts of Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
  
     
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral Net Amount
        
  (in millions)
Derivatives:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
OTC $3,612
 $
 $3,612
 $(2,934) $(228) $(418) $32
OTC cleared 304
 
 304
 (222) (82) 
 
Exchange-traded 61
 
 61
 
 
 
 61
Total derivatives $3,977
 $
 $3,977
 $(3,156) $(310) $(418) $93
  December 31, 2015
 
Gross Amounts of
Recognized Assets
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Amounts of Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net Amount
 
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
 
  (in millions)
 Derivatives: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 OTC$3,051
 $
 $3,051
 $(2,293) $(354) $(320) $84
 OTC cleared417
 
 417
 (313) (102) 
 2
 Exchange-traded40
 
 40
 (3) 
 
 37
 Total derivatives$3,508
 $
 $3,508
 $(2,609) $(456) $(320) $123
(1) 
Represents the amount of assets that could be offset by liabilities with the same counterparty under master netting or similar arrangements that management elects not to offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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The following tables present the gross and net information about the Company’s liabilities subject to master netting arrangements:
  September 30, 2015
  Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
  
     
Financial
Instruments (1)
 
Cash
Collateral
 
Securities
Collateral
 
Net
Amount
  (in millions)
Derivatives:              
OTC $2,761
 $
 $2,761
 $(2,420) $
 $(324) $17
OTC cleared 415
 
 415
 (415) 
 
 
Exchange-traded 16
 
 16
 (4) 
 
 12
Total derivatives 3,192



3,192

(2,839)


(324)
29
Repurchase agreements 50
 
 50
 
 
 (50) 
Total $3,242
 $
 $3,242
 $(2,839) $
 $(374) $29
  September 30, 2016
 
Gross Amounts of
Recognized Liabilities
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net Amount
 
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
 
  (in millions)
 Derivatives:             
 OTC$2,609
 $
 $2,609
 $(2,442) $
 $(153) $14
 OTC cleared874
 
 874
 (874) 
 
 
 Exchange-traded2
 
 2
 (2) 
 
 
 Total derivatives3,485



3,485

(3,318)


(153)
14
 Repurchase agreements50
 
 50
 
 
 (50) 
 Total$3,535
 $
 $3,535
 $(3,318) $
 $(203) $14
  December 31, 2014
  Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
  
     
Financial
Instruments (1)
 
Cash
Collateral
 
Securities
Collateral
 
Net
Amount
  (in millions)
Derivatives:              
OTC $3,589
 $
 $3,589
 $(2,934) $
 $(655) $
OTC cleared 222
 
 222
 (222) 
 
 
Total derivatives 3,811



3,811

(3,156)


(655)

Repurchase agreements 50
 
 50
 
 
 (50) 
Total $3,861
 $
 $3,861
 $(3,156) $
 $(705) $
  December 31, 2015
 
Gross Amounts of
Recognized Liabilities
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
  Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Net Amount
 
Financial Instruments (1)
 Cash Collateral Securities Collateral
 
  (in millions)
 Derivatives:             
 OTC$2,624
 $
 $2,624
 $(2,293) $
 $(331) $
 OTC cleared313
 
 313
 (313) 
 
 
 Exchange-traded3
 
 3
 (3) 
 
 
 Total derivatives2,940



2,940

(2,609)


(331)

 Repurchase agreements50
 
 50
 
 
 (50) 
 Total$2,990
 $
 $2,990
 $(2,609) $
 $(381) $
(1) 
Represents the amount of liabilities that could be offset by assets with the same counterparty under master netting or similar arrangements that management elects not to offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
In the tables above, the amounts of assets or liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are offset first by financial instruments that have the right of offset under master netting or similar arrangements, then any remaining amount is reduced by the amount of cash and securities collateral. The actual collateral may be greater than amounts presented in the tables.
When the fair value of collateral accepted by the Company is less than the amount due to the Company, there is a risk of loss if the counterparty fails to perform or provide additional collateral. To mitigate this risk, the Company monitors collateral values regularly and requires additional collateral when necessary. When the value of collateral pledged by the Company declines, itthe Company may be required to post additional collateral.
The Company’s freestanding derivative instruments are reflected in other assets and other liabilities. Repurchase agreements are reflected in short-term borrowings. See Note 12 for additional disclosures related to the Company’s derivative instruments and Note 9 for additional disclosures related to the Company’s repurchase agreements.

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12. Derivatives and Hedging Activities
Derivative instruments enable the Company to manage its exposure to various market risks. The value of such instruments is derived from an underlying variable or multiple variables, including equity and interest rate indices or prices. The Company primarily enters into derivative agreements for risk management purposes related to the Company’s products and operations.
The Company’s freestanding derivatives are recorded at fair value and are reflected in other assets or other liabilities. The Company’s freestanding derivative instruments are all subject to master netting arrangements. The Company’s policy on the recognition of derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheets is to not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivatives and collateral arrangements executed with the same counterparty under the same master netting arrangement. See Note 11 for additional information regarding the estimated fair value of the Company’s freestanding derivatives after considering the effect of master netting arrangements and collateral.

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The Company currently uses derivatives as economic hedges and accounting hedges. The following table presents the balance sheet locationnotional value and the gross fair value of derivative instruments, including embedded derivatives:
    Assets   Liabilities
Derivatives not designated
as hedging instruments
 Balance Sheet
Location
 September 30,
2015
 December 31,
2014
 Balance Sheet Location September 30,
2015
 December 31,
2014
    (in millions)   (in millions)
GMWB and GMAB    
  
    
  
Interest rate contracts Other assets $2,238
 $1,955
 Other liabilities $1,168
 $1,136
Equity contracts Other assets 1,706
 1,954
 Other liabilities 1,998
 2,650
Credit contracts Other assets 
 
 Other liabilities 5
 
Foreign exchange contracts Other assets 40
 29
 Other liabilities 6
 2
Embedded derivatives (1)
 N/A 
 
 
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims (2)
 1,107
 479
Total GMWB and GMAB   3,984
 3,938
   4,284
 4,267
Other derivatives:    
  
    
  
Equity    
  
    
  
EIA embedded derivatives N/A 
 
 Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims 5
 6
IUL Other assets 12
 39
 Other liabilities 2
 12
IUL embedded derivatives N/A 
 
 Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims 317
 242
Other            
Macro hedge program Other assets 1
 
 Other liabilities 13
 11
Total other derivatives   13
 39
   337
 271
Total derivatives   $3,997
 $3,977
   $4,621
 $4,538
 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
 Notional Gross Fair Value Notional Gross Fair Value
  
Assets (1)
 
Liabilities (2)
  
Assets (1)
 
Liabilities (2)
 (in millions)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts$73,844
 $3,593
 $1,603
 $62,591
 $1,882
 $948
Equity contracts59,441
 1,413
 1,846
 69,009
 1,569
 1,975
Credit contracts1,073
 1
 
 600
 2
 
Foreign exchange contracts4,659
 71
 35
 4,155
 55
 17
Other contracts445
 
 1
 2,150
 
 
Total non-designated hedges139,462
 5,078
 3,485
 138,505
 3,508
 2,940
 
Embedded derivatives
GMWB and GMAB (3)
N/A
 
 1,756
 N/A
 
 851
IULN/A
 
 438
 N/A
 
 364
EIAN/A
 
 5
 N/A
 
 5
Total embedded derivativesN/A
 
 2,199
 N/A
 
 1,220
Total derivatives$139,462
 $5,078
 $5,684
 $138,505
 $3,508
 $4,160
N/ANot applicable.
(1)
N/A  Not applicable.
(1) The fair value of freestanding derivative assets is included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) The fair value of freestanding derivative liabilities is included in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of GMWB and GMAB, IUL, and EIA embedded derivatives is included in Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3) The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives at September 30, 2016 included $1.8 billion of individual contracts in a liability position and $73 million of individual contracts in an asset position. The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives at December 31, 2015 included $994 million of individual contracts in a liability position and $143 million of individual contracts in an asset position.
The fair values of GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives fluctuate based on changes in equity, interest rate and credit markets.
(2)
The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives at September 30, 2015 included $1.2 billion of individual contracts in a liability position and $112 million of individual contracts in an asset position. The fair value of the GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives at December 31, 2014 included $700 million of individual contracts in a liability position and $221 million of individual contracts in an asset position.
See Note 10 for additional information regarding the Company’s fair value measurement of derivative instruments.
At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, investment securities with a fair value of $940 million and $323 million, respectively, were received as collateral to meet contractual obligations under derivative contracts, of which $670 million and $193 million, respectively, may be sold, pledged or rehypothecated by the Company. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had sold, pledged, or rehypothecated $19 million and nil, respectively, of these securities. In addition, at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, non-cash collateral accepted was held in separate custodial accounts and was not included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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The following table presentstables present a summary of the impact of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income:
    
Amount of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
    (in millions)
GMWB and GMAB    
  
  
  
Interest rate contracts Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses $536
 $100
 $360
 $609
Equity contracts Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses 328
 143
 69
 (244)
Credit contracts Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses (10) (1) (5) (23)
Foreign exchange contracts Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses 6
 (13) (2) (14)
Embedded derivatives (1)
 Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses (872) (270) (628) (498)
Total GMWB and GMAB   (12) (41) (206) (170)
Other derivatives:    
  
  
  
Interest rate          
Tax hedge Net investment income 
 
 
 3
Equity    
  
  
  
EIA Interest credited to fixed accounts (1) 
 (1) 1
EIA embedded derivatives Interest credited to fixed accounts 1
 
 1
 (1)
IUL Interest credited to fixed accounts (15) 2
 (16) 13
IUL embedded derivatives Interest credited to fixed accounts 6
 2
 1
 (9)
Other          
Macro hedge program Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses (13) (1) (13) 2
Total other derivatives   (22) 3

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Total derivatives   $(34) $(38) $(234) $(161)
 Interest Credited to Fixed Accounts Benefits, Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses
 (in millions)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016   
Interest rate contracts$
 $(13)
Equity contracts12
 (357)
Credit contracts
 (3)
Foreign exchange contracts
 (12)
Other contracts
 (9)
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 209
IUL embedded derivatives(5) 
Total gain (loss)$7
 $(185)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016   
Interest rate contracts$
 $1,191
Equity contracts10
 (518)
Credit contracts
 (34)
Foreign exchange contracts
 (66)
Other contracts
 (9)
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 (905)
IUL embedded derivatives12
 
Total gain (loss)$22
 $(341)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015   
Interest rate contracts$
 $536
Equity contracts(16) 328
Credit contracts
 (10)
Foreign exchange contracts
 6
Other contracts
 (13)
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 (872)
IUL embedded derivatives6
 
EIA embedded derivatives1
 
Total loss$(9) $(25)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015   
Interest rate contracts$
 $360
Equity contracts(17) 69
Credit contracts
 (5)
Foreign exchange contracts
 (2)
Other contracts
 (13)
GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives
 (628)
IUL embedded derivatives1
 
EIA embedded derivatives1
 
Total loss$(15) $(219)

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The(1)
The fair values of GMWB and GMAB embedded derivatives fluctuate based on changes in equity, interest rate and credit markets.
The Company holds derivative instruments that either do not qualify or are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. These derivative instruments are used as economic hedges of equity, interest rate, credit and foreign currency exchange rate risk related to various products and transactions of the Company.
Certain annuity contracts contain GMWB or GMAB provisions, which guarantee the right to make limited partial withdrawals each contract year regardless of the volatility inherent in the underlying investments or guarantee a minimum accumulation value of consideration received at the beginning of the contract period, after a specified holding period, respectively. The GMAB and non-life contingent GMWB provisions are considered embedded derivatives, which are bifurcated from their host contracts for valuation purposes and reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with changes in fair value reported in earnings. The Company economically hedges the exposure related to GMAB and non-life contingent GMWB and GMAB provisions primarily using various futures, options, interest rate swaptions, interest rate swaps, total return swaps and variance swaps. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the gross notional amount of derivative contracts for the Company’s GMWB and GMAB provisions was $134.1 billion and $132.0 billion, respectively.
The deferred premium associated with certain of the above options is paid or received semi-annually over the life of the option contract or at maturity. The following is a summary of the payments the Company is scheduled to make and receive for these options:
  Premiums Payable Premiums Receivable
  (in millions)
2015 (1)
 $107
 $28
2016 327
 75
2017 266
 75
2018 208
 124
2019 255
 101
2020-2026 652
 223
  Total $1,815
 $626
(1)
2015 amounts represent the amounts payable and receivable for the period from October 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.

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 Premiums Payable Premiums Receivable
 (in millions)
2016
(1) 
$89
 $31
2017257
 76
2018214
 130
2019260
 131
2020179
 57
2021-2026741
 202
  Total$1,740
 $627
RIVERSOURCE(1) LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY2016 amounts represent the amounts payable and receivable for the period from October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
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Actual timing and payment amounts may differ due to future contract settlements, modifications or exercises of options prior to the full premium being paid or received.
The Company has a macro hedge program to provide protection against the statutory tail scenario risk arising from variable annuity reserves on its statutory surplus and to cover some of the residual risks not covered by other hedging activities. As a means of economically hedging these risks, the Company uses a combination offutures, options interest rate swaptions and/or swaps.and swaptions. Certain of the macro hedge derivatives used contain settlement provisions linked to both equity returns and interest rates; the remaining are interest rate contracts or equity contracts. The gross notional amount of these derivativeCompany’s macro hedge derivatives are included in Other contracts was $2.9 billion and $1.2 billion at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.in the tables above.
EIA and IUL products have returns tied to the performance of equity markets. As a result of fluctuations in equity markets, the obligation incurred by the Company related to EIA and IUL products will positively or negatively impact earnings over the life of these products. As a means of economically hedging its obligations under the provisions of these products, the Company enters into index options and futures contracts. The gross notional amount of these derivative contracts was $1.3 billion and $953 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Embedded Derivatives
Certain annuities contain GMAB and non-life contingent GMWB provisions, which are considered embedded derivatives. In addition, the equity component of the EIA and IUL product obligations are also considered embedded derivatives. These embedded derivatives, which are bifurcated from their host contracts for valuation purposes and reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with changes in fair value reported in earnings. As discussed above,a means of economically hedging its obligations under the provisions of these products, the Company uses derivatives to mitigate the financial statement impact of these embedded derivatives.enters into index options and futures contracts.
Cash Flow Hedges
The Company has amounts classified in AOCI related to gains and losses associated withDuring the effective portion of previously designated cash flow hedges. The Company reclassifies these amounts into income as the forecasted transactions impact earnings. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015,2016, the Company held no derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges.
AtSeptember 30, 20152016, the Company expects to reclassify $6$5 million of deferred loss on derivative instruments from AOCI to earnings during the next 12 months that will be recorded in net investment income. These were originally losses on derivative instruments related to interest rate swaptions. During the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014,2015, no hedge relationships were discontinued due to forecasted transactions no longer being expected to occur according to the original hedge strategy. For the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014,2015, amounts recognized in earnings on derivative transactions that were ineffective were not material.
The following table presents See Note 13 for a rollforwardsummary of net unrealized derivative lossesgains included in AOCI related to previously designated cash flow hedges included in AOCI:hedges.
  2015 2014
  (in millions)
Net unrealized derivative losses at January 1 $(12) $(17)
Reclassification of realized losses (1)
 4
 5
Income tax provision (1) (2)
Net unrealized derivative losses at September 30 $(9) $(14)
(1)
Loss reclassified from AOCI to net investment income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Currently, the longest period of time over which the Company is hedging exposure to the variability in future cash flows is threetwo years and relates to interest credited on forecasted fixed premium product sales.
Credit Risk
Credit risk associated with the Company’s derivatives is the risk that a derivative counterparty will not perform in accordance with the terms of the applicable derivative contract. To mitigate such risk, the Company has established guidelines and oversight of credit risk through a comprehensive enterprise risk management program that includes members of senior management. Key components of this

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program are to require preapproval of counterparties and the use of master netting arrangements and collateral arrangements whenever practical. See Note 11 for additional information on the Company’s credit exposure related to derivative assets.
Certain of the Company’s derivative contracts contain provisions that adjust the level of collateral the Company is required to post based on the Company’s financial strength rating (or based on the debt rating of the Company’s parent, Ameriprise Financial). Additionally, certain of the Company’s derivative contracts contain provisions that allow the counterparty to

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terminate the contract if the Company does not maintain a specific financial strength rating or Ameriprise Financial’s debt does not maintain a specific credit rating (generally an investment grade rating). If these termination provisions were to be triggered, the Company’s counterparty could require immediate settlement of any net liability position. At September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the aggregate fair value of derivative contracts in a net liability position containing such credit contingent provisions was $269$152 million and $367$243 million, respectively. The aggregate fair value of assets posted as collateral for such instruments as of September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015 was $254$140 million and $367$243 million, respectively. If the credit contingent provisions of derivative contracts in a net liability position at September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015 were triggered, the aggregate fair value of additional assets that would be required to be posted as collateral or needed to settle the instruments immediately would have been $15$12 million and nil, respectively.
13.Shareholder’s Equity
13. Shareholder’s Equity
The following table provides informationtables provide the amounts related to amounts reclassified from AOCI:each component of OCI:
    Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
AOCI Reclassification Location of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Income 2015 2014 2015 2014
    (in millions)
Net unrealized (gains) losses on Available-for-Sale securities Net realized investment gains (losses) $10
 $(10) $(7) $(15)
Tax (benefit) expense Income tax provision (4) 4
 2
 6
Net of tax   $6
 $(6) $(5) $(9)
           
Losses on cash flow hedges:    
  
    
Swaptions Net investment income $1
 $2
 $4
 $5
Tax benefit Income tax provision 
 (1) (1) (2)
Net of tax   $1
 $1
 $3
 $3
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2016 2015
Pretax Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Net of Tax Pretax Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Net of Tax
 (in millions)
Net unrealized securities losses:           
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period (1)
$75
 $(25) $50
 $(128) $45
 $(83)
Reclassification of net securities (gains) losses included in net income (2)
(1) 
 (1) 10
 (4) 6
Impact of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables(114) 39
 (75) 78
 (27) 51
Net unrealized securities losses(40) 14
 (26) (40) 14
 (26)
Net unrealized derivatives gains:           
Reclassification of net derivative losses included in net income (3)
1
 
 1
 1
 
 1
Net unrealized derivatives gains1
 
 1
 1
 
 1
Other comprehensive loss$(39) $14
 $(25) $(39) $14
 $(25)
See Note 4 for additional information
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2016 2015
Pretax Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Net of Tax Pretax Income Tax Benefit (Expense) Net of Tax
 (in millions)
Net unrealized securities gains (losses):           
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period (1)
$1,067
 $(375) $692
 $(545) $191
 $(354)
Reclassification of net securities gains included in net income (2)
(7) 2
 (5) (7) 2
 (5)
Impact of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables(533) 186
 (347) 281
 (98) 183
Net unrealized securities gains (losses)527
 (187) 340
 (271) 95
 (176)
Net unrealized derivatives gains:           
Reclassification of net derivative losses included in net income (3)
4
 (1) 3
 4
 (1) 3
Net unrealized derivatives gains4
 (1) 3
 4
 (1) 3
Other comprehensive income (loss)$531
 $(188) $343
 $(267) $94
 $(173)
(1) Includes other-than-temporary impairment losses on Available-for-Sale securities related to factors other than credit that were recognized in other comprehensive income during the impactperiod.
(2) Reclassification amounts are recorded in net realized investment gains.
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Other comprehensive income (loss) related to net unrealized securities gains (losses) includes three components: (i) unrealized gains (losses) that arose from changes in the market value of securities that were held during the period; (ii) (gains) losses that were previously unrealized, but have been recognized in current period net income due to sales of Available-for-Sale securities and due to the reclassification of noncredit other-than-temporary impairment losses to credit losses; and (iii) other adjustments primarily consisting of changes in insurance and annuity asset and liability balances, such as DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverablerecoverables, to reflect the expected impact on their carrying values had the unrealized gains (losses) been realized as of the respective balance sheet dates.
The following tables present the changes in the balances of each component of AOCI, net of tax:
 Net Unrealized Securities Gains Net Unrealized Derivatives Gains Total
 (in millions)
Balance, July 1, 2016$769
 $(6) $763
  OCI before reclassifications(25) 
 (25)
  Amounts reclassified from AOCI(1) 1
 
Total OCI(26) 1
 (25)
Balance, September 30, 2016$743
(1) 
$(5) $738
Balance, January 1, 2016$403
 $(8) $395
  OCI before reclassifications345
 
 345
  Amounts reclassified from AOCI(5) 3
 (2)
Total OCI340
 3
 343
Balance, September 30, 2016$743
(1) 
$(5) $738
 Net Unrealized Securities Gains Net Unrealized Derivatives Gains Total
 (in millions)
Balance, July 1, 2015$591
 $(10) $581
  OCI before reclassifications(32) 
 (32)
  Amounts reclassified from AOCI6
 1
 7
Total OCI(26) 1
 (25)
Balance, September 30, 2015$565
(1) 
$(9) $556
Balance, January 1, 2015$741
 $(12) $729
  OCI before reclassifications(171) 
 (171)
  Amounts reclassified from AOCI(5) 3
 (2)
Total OCI(176) 3
 (173)
Balance, September 30, 2015$565
(1) 
$(9) $556
(1) Includes $1 million and $(1) million of noncredit related impairments on securities and net unrealized securities gains/losses included in AOCI. See Note 12 for additional information regarding the Company’s cash flow hedges. gains (losses) on previously impaired securities at September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, respectively.

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14. Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate was 15.2%1,900.0% and 14.5%15.2% for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014,2015, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate was 17.2%5.8% and 14.0%17.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2016 is exceptionally high due to a pretax loss. The decrease in the effective taxrate for the nine months ended September 30, 2016compared to the prior yearperiod is primarily due to lower pretax income. The effective tax rates are lower than the statutory rate as a result of tax preferred items including the dividends received deduction and low income housing tax credits. The increase in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the prior year period was primarily the result of an $18 million benefit in the first quarter of 2014 related to the completion of an Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audit.
Included in the Company’s deferred income tax assets are tax benefits related to state net operating losses of $7 million which will expire beginning December 31, 2015.2016.
TheCompanyisrequiredtoestablishavaluationallowancefor any portionofthedeferred tax assets that management believes will not be realized. Included in deferred tax assets is a significant deferred tax asset relating to capital losses that have been recognized for financial statement purposes butnotyetfortaxreturnpurposesaswellasfuturedeductiblecapitallossesrealizedfortaxreturn purposes. Under current U.S. federal income tax law, capital losses generally must be used against capital gain income within five years of the year in which the capital losses are recognized for tax purposes. Significant judgment is required in determining if a valuationallowanceshouldbeestablished,andthe amount of such allowance if required. Factors used in making this determination includeestimatesrelatingtotheperformanceofthebusiness. Considerationisgivento,amongotherthingsinmakingthisdetermination,(i)futuretaxableincomeexclusiveofreversingtemporarydifferencesandcarryforwards,(ii)futurereversalsofexisting taxable temporary differences, (iii) taxable income in prior carryback years, and (iv) tax planning strategies. Based on analysis of the Company’s tax position, management believes it is more likely than not that the results of future operations and implementation oftaxplanning strategies will not allow the Company to realize certain state deferred tax assets and state net operating losses. Thevaluation allowance for state deferred tax assets and state net operating losses was $7 million and $8 million at both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014.

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As ofAt September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015, the Company had $163$58 million and $160$95 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits. If recognized, approximately $9$6 million and $7$9 million, net of federal tax benefits, of unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015, respectively, would affect the effective tax rate.
It is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next 12 months. Based on the current audit position of the Company, it is estimated that the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $130$45 million to $140$55 million in the next 12 months due to resolution of IRS examinations.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the income tax provision. The Company recognized a net increasedecrease of $1nil and $39 million in interest and penalties for both the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.2016, respectively. The Company recognized a net increase of $2$1 million and $3$2 million in interest and penalties for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015, and 2014, respectively. At September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company had a payable of $42$2 million and $40$41 million, respectively, related to accrued interest and penalties.
The Company or one or more of its subsidiaries files income tax returns as part of its inclusion in the consolidated federal income tax returns of Ameriprise Financial in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The IRS has completed its field examinationexaminations of the 1997 through 2011 tax returns. However, for federal income tax purposes,returns and these years are effectively settled; however, the statutes of limitation, except for 2007, continue to remain open as a consequence offor certain unagreed-upon issues.carryover adjustments. The IRS is currently auditing the Company’s U.S. income tax returns for 2012 and 2013. The Company’s or certain of its subsidiaries’ state income tax returns are currently under examination by various jurisdictions for years ranging from 2005 through 2014. State income tax examinations prior to 2005 are effectively settled; however, the statutes of limitation are open in certain jurisdictions back to 1997 through 2012due to potential carryover adjustments related to the IRS audit.

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15. Guarantees and remain open for all years after 2012.Contingencies
15.Guarantees and Contingencies
Guarantees
The Company is required by law to be a member of the guaranty fund association in every state where it is licensed to do business. In the event of insolvency of one or more unaffiliated insurance companies, the Company could be adversely affected by the requirement to pay assessments to the guaranty fund associations.
The Company projects its cost of future guaranty fund assessments based on estimates of insurance company insolvencies provided by the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations (“NOLHGA”) and the amount of its premiums written relative to the industry-wide premium in each state. The Company accrues the estimated cost of future guaranty fund assessments when it is considered probable that an assessment will be imposed, the event obligating the Company to pay the assessment has occurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated.
The Company has a liability for estimated guaranty fund assessments and a related premium tax asset. At both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the estimated liability was $14$13 million and the related premium tax asset was $12 million. The expected period over which guaranty fund assessments will be made and the related tax credits recovered is not known.
Contingencies
Insurance companies have been the subject of increasing regulatory, legislative and judicial scrutiny. Numerous state and federal regulatory agencies have commenced examinations and other inquiries of insurance companies regarding sales and marketing practices (including sales to older consumers and disclosure practices), claims handling, and unclaimed property and escheatment practices and procedures. With regard to an industry-wide investigation of unclaimed property and escheatment practices and procedures, the Company is responding to regulatory audits, market conduct examinations and other inquiries (including a multistate insurance department examination and a market conduct examination by the State of Minnesota). The Company has cooperated and will continue to cooperate with the applicable regulators.
The Company is involved in the normal course of business in a number of other legal and arbitration proceedings concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of its business activities. The Company believes that it is not a party to, nor are any of its properties the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory investigation, examination or proceeding that is likely to have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is possible that the outcome of any current or future legal, arbitration or regulatory proceeding could have a material impact on results of operations in any particular reporting period as the proceedings are resolved.
Uncertain economic conditions, heightened and sustained volatility in the financial markets and significant financial reform legislation may increase the likelihood that clients and other persons or regulators may present or threaten legal claims or that regulators increase the scope or frequency of examinations of the Company or the insurance industry generally.


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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS
The following narrative analysis of RiverSource Life Insurance Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the “Forward-Looking Statements” that follow and RiverSource Life Insurance Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes presented in Item 1. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS
Overview
RiverSource Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries are referred to collectively in this Form 10-Q as the “Company”. The Company’sfollowing discussion and management’s narrative analysis of the financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the “Forward-Looking Statements” that follow, the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes presented in Item 1 and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20142015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 24, 25, 2016 (“2015 (“2014 10-K”), as well as any current reports on Form 8-K and other publicly available information.
The Company followsConsolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and the following discussion is presented on a consolidated basis consistent with GAAP.
. Management’s narrative analysis of the results of operations is presented in lieu of management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, pursuant to General Instructions H(2)(a) of Form 10-Q.
Overview10-Q in lieu of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
RiverSource Life InsuranceSee Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
On April 8, 2016, the Department of Labor published its final rule regarding the fiduciary status of investment advice providers to retirement investors (primarily account holders in 401(k) plans and IRAs and other types of ERISA clients) and its new and amended prohibited transaction exemptions regarding how ERISA investment advice fiduciaries can provide products manufactured by the Company and unaffiliated insurers to retirement investors. These final regulations focus in large part on conflicts of interest related to investment recommendations made by financial advisors, registered investment advisors and other investment or insurance professionals to retirement investors, how financial advisors are able to discuss IRA rollovers, as well as how financial advisors and affiliates can transact with retirement investors. Qualified accounts, particularly IRAs, make up a significant portion of the Company’s annuity product sales. The Company is a stock life insurance companycontinuing to review and analyze the potential impact of the final regulations on its clients and prospective clients as well as the potential impact on its business. Teams are working diligently to assess these principles-based rules and the Company will work with one wholly owned stock life insurance company subsidiary, RiverSource Life Insurance Co. of New York (“RiverSource Life of NY”). RiverSource Life Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (“Ameriprise Financial”). its selling firms and their advisors to make the necessary changes to effectively implement these new rules.
RiverSource Life Insurance Company is domiciled in Minnesota and holds Certificates of Authority in American Samoa, the District of Columbia and all states except New York. RiverSource Life Insurance Company issues insurance and annuity products.
RiverSource Life of NY is domiciled and holds a Certificate of Authority in New York. RiverSource Life of NY issues insurance and annuity products.
RiverSource Life Insurance Company also wholly owns RiverSource Tax Advantaged Investments, Inc. (“RTA”). RTA is a stock company domiciled in Delaware and is a limited partner in affordable housing partnership investments.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The accounting and reporting policies that the Company uses affect its Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain of the Company’s accounting and reporting policies are critical to an understanding of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, the application of these policies can be significantly affected by the estimates, judgments and assumptions made by management during the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. These accounting policies are discussed in detail in “Management’s Narrative Analysis — Critical Accounting Policies”Policies and Estimates” in the Company’s 20142015 10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements and their expected impact on the Company’s future consolidated financial condition or results of operations, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Results of Operations for theNine Months EndedSeptember 30, 20152016 and 20142015
The following table presents the Company’s consolidated results of operations:
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
    Nine Months Ended September 30, Change
 2015 2014 Change2016 2015 
  (in millions, except percentages)(in millions)  
Revenues  
  
  
  
       
Premiums $300
 $319
 $(19) (6)%$315
 $300
 $15
 5 %
Net investment income 904
 975
 (71) (7)850
 904
 (54) (6)
Policy and contract charges 1,405
 1,357
 48
 4
1,501
 1,405
 96
 7
Other revenues 320
 292
 28
 10
303
 320
 (17) (5)
Net realized investment gains (losses) 5
 12
 (7) (58)
Net realized investment gains15
 5
 10
 NM
Total revenues 2,934
 2,955
 (21) (1)2,984
 2,934
 50
 2
       
Benefits and expenses  
  
  
  
       
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses 817
 750
 67
 9
1,148
 817
 331
 41
Interest credited to fixed accounts 503
 529
 (26) (5)465
 503
 (38) (8)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs 241
 226
 15
 7
299
 241
 58
 24
Other insurance and operating expenses 539
 560
 (21) (4)505
 539
 (34) (6)
Total benefits and expenses 2,100
 2,065
 35
 2
2,417
 2,100
 317
 15
Pretax income 834
 890
 (56) (6)567
 834
 (267) (32)
Income tax provision 144
 125
 19
 15
33
 144
 (111) (77)
Net income $690
 $765
 $(75) (10)%$534
 $690
 $(156) (23)%
NM Not Meaningful.NM Not Meaningful.
NM  Not Meaningful.
OverviewOverall
In the third quarter of the year, management conductsupdated its market-related inputs and implemented model changes related to the living benefit valuation. In addition, management conducted its annual review of insurance and annuity valuation assumptions relative to current experience and management expectations. To the extent that expectations changeincluding modeling changes. These aforementioned changes are collectively referred to as a result of this review, management updates valuation assumptions and the impact is reflected as part of its annual review ofunlocking. The unlocking process also impacts premium deficiency testing for certain insurance and annuity valuation assumptions and modeling changes (“unlocking”).products. The favorableunfavorable unlocking impact in the third quarter of 20152016 primarily reflected continued low interest rates and higher persistency on living benefit contracts that more than offset benefits from persistency on annuity contracts without living benefits, an update to market-related inputs related to the living benefit valuation and other model updates. The long-term interest rate assumption remains unchanged, but management extended the period it would take for rates to reach the long term level from 3.5 years to 5.5 years. In addition, the review of the Company’s closed long term care (“LTC”) business in the third quarter of 2016 resulted in a loss recognition of $31 million due to continued low interest rates, higher morbidity and higher reinsurance expenses, slightly offset by premium increases. The $31 million is comprised of $58 million of amortization of DAC and the release of the related deferred reinsurance liability of $27 million. The favorable unlocking impact ofin the prior year period primarily reflected improved policyholder behavior, an update to market-related inputs related to the living benefit valuation and model changes that more than offset the difference between the Company's previously assumed interest rates versus the continued low interest rate environment. In addition, the annualThe review of the Company's closed long term care (“LTC”)Company’s LTC business in the third quarter of 2015 resulted in no loss recognition as better-than-expected premium increases, which were reflected in projections, offset higher morbidity and lower interest rates. The unfavorable unlocking impact in the prior year period primarily reflected assumed interest rates partially offset by a benefit from updating the Company's variable annuity living benefit withdrawal utilization assumption.

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The following table presents the total pretax impacts on the Company’s revenues and expenses attributable to unlocking for the nine months ended September 30:
Pretax Increase (Decrease) 2015 2014 2016 2015
 (in millions) (in millions)
Premiums $(3) $
 $
 $(3)
Policy and contract charges 8
 (29) 64
 8
Total revenues 5
 (29) 64
 5
        
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses (58) 6
 229
 (58)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs 15
 8
 81
 15
Other insurance and operating expenses (27) 
Total benefits and expenses (43) 14
 283
 (43)
Total (1)
 $48
 $(43) $(219) $48
(1)
Includes a $16 million and $6 million net benefit related to the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits and indexed universal life benefits for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.2016 and 2015, respectively.
Net income decreased $75$156 million or 10%23% to $690$534 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to $765$690 million for the prior year period. Pretax income decreased $56$267 million or 6% to $834$567 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to $890$834 million for the prior year period primarily reflectingdue to the impact from unlocking, market depreciation and an unfavorable $29 million LTC reserve correction in the third quarter of 2016 partially offset by a $33 million favorable change in the market impact on indexed universal life benefits, the impact on deferred acquisition costs (“DAC”), deferred sales inducement costs (“DSIC”) and reserves for insurance features in non-traditional long-duration contracts from actual versus expected market performance, the market impact on variable

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annuity guaranteed benefits (net of hedges and the related deferred acquisition costs (“DAC”)DAC and deferred sales inducement costs (“DSIC”)DSIC amortization), and a $40$14 million benefitincrease in LTC reserves in the prior year period from policyholder movementperiod.
The market impact on indexed universal life benefits (net of investments in Portfolio Navigator (traditional asset allocation) funds under certain in force variable annuities with livinghedges and the related DAC amortization, unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual) was a benefit guarantees toof $31 million for the Portfolio Stabilizer (managed volatility) fundsnine months ended September, 30, 2016 compared to a $6an expense of $2 million benefit for the current period, higher life insurance claims, theprior year period.
The impact on DAC, DSIC and DSICreserves for insurance features in non-traditional long-duration contracts from actual versus expected market performance partially offset bybased on the Company’s view of bond and equity performance was a benefit of $5 million ($3 million for DAC, $1 million for DSIC and $1 million for insurance features in non-traditional long-duration contracts) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 reflecting favorable impactequity market and bond fund returns compared to a net expense of unlocking$20 million ($20 million expense for DAC, $5 million expense for DSIC and $5 million benefit for insurance features in non-traditional long-duration contracts) for the prior year period reflecting unfavorable equity market appreciation.and bond fund returns.
The market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (net of hedges and the related DSIC and DAC amortization) was an expense of $83$55 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to an expense of $51$83 million for the prior year period.
The impact on DACCompany’s variable annuity account balances increased 4% to $75.9 billion at September 30, 2016 compared to the prior year period due to equity market appreciation partially offset by net outflows of $1.7 billion.
The Company’s fixed annuity account balances declined 7% to $10.2 billion at September 30, 2016 compared to the prior year period as older policies continue to lapse and DSIC from actual versus expected market performance based onnew sales are limited due to low interest rates. Given the current interest rate environment, the Company’s view of bondcurrent fixed annuity book is expected to gradually run off and equity performance was an expense of $25earnings on its fixed annuity business will trend down.
Revenues
Total revenues increased by $50 million or 2% to $3.0 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $2.9 billion for the prior year period.
Premiums increased $15 million or 5% to $315 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 reflecting unfavorable equity market returns2016 compared to a benefit of $18$300 million for the prior year period primarily reflecting favorable equity market returns and bond fund returns.higher sales of immediate annuities with life contingencies.
The Company’s variable annuity account balancesNet investment income decreased 4% to $72.8 billion at September 30, 2015 compared to the prior year period due to net outflows of $1.4 billion, partially offset by market appreciation.
The Company’s fixed annuity account balances declined 12% to $10.9 billion at September 30, 2015 compared to the prior year period reflecting limited new sales from low interest rates and higher lapse rates related to the re-pricing of the five-year guarantee block during 2014, a portion of which came out of its surrender charge period during the first nine months of 2015. The change in crediting rates decreased the level of spread compression in both periods.
During the first quarter of 2015, the Company conducted a review of its LTC reserve for unpaid amounts on reported claims based on additional information it received from Genworth Financial, Inc., which reinsures 50% of the Company’s LTC business and administers all of its claims. Based on this information, along with a review of the discount rate, management’s best estimate for LTC claims reserves resulted in a net $32 million increase during the first quarter of 2015. The most significant drivers of the reserve increase were updates to the benefit utilization rates and claims termination rates, partially offset by a $15 million benefit from a higher discount rate. During the second quarter of 2015, the Company completed its review which resulted in a favorable reserve release. Based on the analysis, the Company concluded that the actual claims utilization and termination experience was more favorable than the initial assumptions provided by the reinsurer, and as a result, released $18 million of the net $32 million reserve. The Company also increased the discount rate for its disability income (“DI”) reserve for unpaid amounts on reported claims, which resulted in a $7 million reserve decrease during the first quarter of 2015. The current discount rates are based on the average interest rates earned on assets supporting the liability and were 6.25% and 5.0% for LTC and DI, respectively, at September 30, 2015.
Revenues
Premiums decreased $19$54 million or 6% to $300$850 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to $319 million for the prior year period primarily reflecting the impacts from a life reinsurance premium correction and model change as well as a slight decrease in premiums across product lines.
Net investment income decreased $71 million or 7% to $904 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $975 million for the prior year period reflecting a decrease in investment income on fixed maturities primarily due to lower invested assets and continued low interest rates.rates and a $10 million increase in losses related to affordable housing partnerships reflecting an impairment in the third quarter of 2016 due to tax credits being realized faster than expected.
Policy and contract charges increased $48$96 million or 4%7% to $1.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to $1.4 billion for the prior year period primarily due to the impact from unlocking, the unearned revenue amortization and the reinsurance accrual offset to the market impact on indexed universal life benefits and higher fees from variable annuity guarantee sales

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in the prior year where the fees start on the first anniversary date and a $9 million unfavorable impact related to a life insurance premium correction in the prior year period. Policy and contract charges for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 included an $8a $64 million favorable impact from unlocking compared to a $29$8 million negative impact in the prior year period. The primary driver of the unlocking impact to policy and contract charges for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 was higher projected gains on reinsurance contracts resulting from unfavorable mortality experience. The primary driver of the unlocking impact to policy and contract charges for the prior year period was a positive impact from model updates related to the indexed universal life product partially offset by a negative impact from lower projected gains on reinsurance contracts resulting from favorable mortality experience. The primary driver ofunearned revenue amortization and the unlockingreinsurance accrual offset to the market impact to policy and contract charges for the prior year periodon indexed universal benefits was lower projected gains on reinsurance contracts resulting from favorable mortality experience. Policy and contract charges also increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 due to higher fees from variable annuity guarantee sales in the prior year where the fees start on the first anniversary date partially offset by a $9 million decrease related to a life reinsurance premium correction.
Other revenues increased $28 million or 10% to $320positive $18 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to $292a positive $5 million for the prior year period.
Other revenues decreased $17 million or 5% to $303 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $320 million for the prior year period reflecting higherlower marketing support due to higherdriven by lower average separate account balances as a result of positive market performance and a $7 million gain on the sale of a building.building in the prior year period. Average variable annuity account balances decreased $3.3 billion, or 5%, from the prior year period due to net outflows and equity market depreciation.
Net realized investment gains were $5$15 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to net realized investment gains of $12$5 million for the prior year period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net realized gains of $7 million on Available-for-Sale securities due to sales, calls and tenders and a net realized gain of $10 million from the sale of certain residential mortgage loans were partially offset by a $1 million increase in the provision for loan losses on syndicated loans. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015,, net realized gains of $14 million on Available-for-Sale securities due to sales, calls and tenders were partially offset by other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings of $7 million which primarily related to credit losses on corporate debt securities. For the

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nine months ended September 30, 2014, net realized gains of $20 million on Available-for-Sale securities due to sales, calls and tenders were partially offset by other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings of $5 million which primarily related to credit losses on non-agency residential mortgage backed securities and corporate debt securities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, and 2014, there was an increase in the provision for loan losses on syndicated loans of $1 million and $2 million, respectively.million.
Benefits and Expenses
Total benefits and expenses increased $35$317 million or 2%15% to $2.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to $2.1 billion in the prior year period primarily due to an increase in benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses and amortization of deferred acquisition costs partially offset by a decrease in interest credited to fixed accounts.accounts and other insurance and operating expenses.
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses increased $67$331 million or 9%41% to $817 million$1.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to $750$817 million for the prior year period primarily reflecting the following items:
The nine months ended September 30, 20152016 included a $58$229 million benefitexpense from unlocking compared to a $6$58 million expensebenefit in the prior year period.The unlocking impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2015third quarter of 2016 primarily reflected continued low interest rates and an unfavorable impact from persistency on living benefit reserves, partially offset by a benefit from updates to withdrawal utilization and fee assumptions, as well as market-related inputs related to the living benefit valuation. The unlocking impact for the prior year period reflected an update to market-related inputs related to the living benefit valuation and a benefit from model changes that more than offset the difference between the Company's previously assumed interest rates versus the continued low interest rate environment. The unlocking impact for
A $29 million increase in LTC reserves from a correction related to the claim utilization assumption in the third quarter of 2016.
A net $14 million increase in LTC reserves in the prior year period reflected assumed interest rates partially offset by a benefit from updating the Company's variable annuity living benefit withdrawal utilization assumption.period.
A $13An $18 million increase in expense related to higher reserve funding driven by the impact of higher fees from variable annuity guarantee sales in the prior year where the fees start on the first anniversary date.
An increaseA $7 million favorable impact in expenses compared to the prior year period due tofrom a $48 million benefitchange in the discount rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from policyholder movement of investments in Portfolio Navigator funds under certain in force variable annuities with living benefit guarantees to the Portfolio Stabilizer funds, compared to a $7 million benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.disability income products.
A $20 million increase in life insurance claims compared to the prior year period.
A $9 million increase in expense compared to the prior year period due to the impact on DSIC from actual versus expected market performance based on the Company's view of bond and equity performance. This impact was an expense of $5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 reflecting unfavorable equity market returns compared to a benefit of $4 million for the prior year period reflecting favorable equity market returns and bond fund returns.
An $88$172 million decrease in expense compared to the prior year period from the unhedged nonperformance credit spread risk adjustment on variable annuity guaranteed benefits. As the embedded derivative liability on which the nonperformance credit spread is applied increases (decreases), the impact of the nonperformance credit spread is favorable (unfavorable) to expense. The favorable impact of the nonperformance credit spread was $166$337 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to a favorable impact of $78$165 million for the prior year period.
A $120$133 million increase in expense from other market impacts on variable annuity guaranteed benefits, net of hedges in place to offset those risks and the related DSIC amortization. This increase was the result of an unfavorable $197$288 million change in the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed living benefits reserves, a favorable $80$153 million change in the market impact on derivatives hedging the variable annuity guaranteed benefits and an unfavorable $3a favorable $2 million change in the DSIC offset. The main market drivers contributing to these changes are summarized below:
Interest rate impact on the variable annuity guaranteed living benefits liability net of the impact ofon the corresponding hedge assets resulted in higher expense in the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to a benefit in the prior year period.
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Market volatility impact on the variable annuity guaranteed living benefits liability net of the impact on the corresponding hedge assets whereas equity markets generally increasedresulted in an expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to a benefit in the prior year period resulting in a favorable change.period.
Other unhedged items, including the difference between the assumed and actual underlying separate account investment performance, fixed income credit exposures, transaction costs and various behavioral items, were a net unfavorable impact compared to the prior year period.
Interest credited to fixed accounts decreased $26$38 million or 5%8% to $503$465 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to $529$503 million for the prior year period primarily due to lower average fixed annuity account balances partially offset byand the market impact on indexed universal life benefits, net of hedges, whichpartially offset by higher average variable annuities fixed sub-account balances. The market impact on indexed universal life benefits, net of hedges was an expensea benefit of $5$25 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and a benefit2016 compared to an expense of $8$5 million for the prior year period. Average fixed annuity account balances decreased $1.3$1.0 billion or 10%9% to $11.5$10.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to the prior year period dueas older policies continue to net outflows reflecting higher lapse rates and limited new sales are limited due to low interest rates.

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Amortization of DAC increased $15$58 million or 7%24% to $241$299 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $241 million for the prior year period primarily reflecting the following items:
The impact from unlocking was an expense of $81 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to $226an expense of $15 million for the prior year period. The impact of unlocking in the third quarter of 2016 primarily reflected the continued low interest rates that more than offset benefits from persistency on annuity contracts without living benefits. The long-term interest rate assumption remains unchanged, but management extended the period it would take for rates to reach the long term level from 3.5 years to 5.5 years. In addition, in connection with the loss recognition on LTC insurance products in the third quarter of 2016, the Company wrote-off $58 million of DAC due to continued low interest rates, higher morbidity and higher reinsurance expenses, slightly offset by premium increases.
The impact on DAC from actual versus expected market performance based on the Company'sCompany’s view of bond and equity performance was an expensea benefit of $20$3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 reflecting unfavorable equity market returns2016 compared to a benefitan expense of $14$20 million for the prior year period reflecting favorable equity market returns and bond fund returns. Amortizationreturns in the current year period compared to unfavorable equity market and bond fund returns in the prior year period.
The DAC offset to the market impact on variable annuity guaranteed benefits (net of DAChedges and the related DSIC amortization) was an expense of $9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to a benefit of $2 million for the prior year period.
Other insurance and operating expenses decreased $34 million or 6% to $505 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 included a favorable impact2016 compared to $539 million for the prior year period from higher than expected persistency on variable annuity business and lower expected amortization on fixed annuitiesprimarily due to a $27 million benefit related to the declinewrite-off of the deferred reinsurance liability in connection with the loss recognition on LTC insurance products in the sizethird quarter of the block.2016.
Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate was 17.2%5.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015,2016 compared to 14.0%17.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.2015. The effective tax rates are lower than the statutory rate as a result of tax preferred items including the dividends received deduction and low income housing tax credits. The increasedecrease in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 compared to the prior year period was the result of an $18 million benefit in the first quarter of 2014 relatedprimarily due to the completion of an Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audit.lower pretax income.
Market Risk
The Company’s primary market risk exposures are interest rate, equity price and credit risk. Equity price and interest rate fluctuations can have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations, primarily due to the effects on asset-based fees and expenses, the “spread” income generated on its fixed annuities, fixed insurance and fixed portion of its variable annuities and variable insurance contracts, the value of DAC and DSIC assets, the value of liabilities for guaranteed benefits associated with its variable annuities and the value of derivatives held to hedge these benefits.
The Company’s earnings from fixed annuities, fixed insurance, and the fixed portion of variable annuities and variable insurance contracts are based upon the spread between rates earned on assets held and the rates at which interest is credited to accounts. The Company primarily invests in fixed rate securities to fund the rate credited to clients. The Company guarantees an interest rate to the holders of these products. Investment assets and client liabilities generally differ as it relates to basis, repricing or maturity characteristics. Rates credited to clients’ accounts generally reset at shorter intervals than the yield on the underlying investments. Therefore, in an increasing interest rate environment, higher interest rates may be reflected in crediting rates to clients sooner than in rates earned on invested assets, which could result in a reduced spread between the two rates, reduced earned income and a negative impact on pretax income. However, the current low interest rate environment is resulting in interest rates below the level of some of the Company’s liability guaranteed minimum interest rates (“GMIRs”). Hence, a modest rise in interest rates would not necessarily result in changes to all the liability credited rates while projected asset purchases would capture the full increase in interest rates. This dynamic would result in widening spreads under a modestly rising rate scenario given the current relationship between the current level of interest rates and the underlying GMIRs on the business.

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As a result of the low interest rate environment, the Company’s current reinvestment yields are generally lower than the current portfolio yield. The Company expects its portfolio income yields to continue to decline in future periods if interest rates remain low. The carrying value and weighted average yield of non-structured fixed maturity securities and commercial mortgage loans that may generate proceeds to reinvest through JuneSeptember 30, 20172018 due to prepayment, maturity or call activity at the option of the issuer, excluding securities with a make-whole provision, was $2.1$2.8 billion and 4.7%5.1%, respectively, as of September 30, 2015.2016. In addition, residential mortgage-backed securities, which are subject to prepayment risk as a result of the low interest rate environment, totaled $3.2$3.5 billion and had a weighted average yield of 3.7%3.5% as of September 30, 2015.2016. While these amounts represent investments that could be subject to reinvestment risk, it is also possible that these investments will be used to fund liabilities or may not be prepaid and will remain invested at their current yields. In addition to the interest rate environment, the mix of benefit payments versus product sales as well as the timing and volumes associated with such mix may impact the Company’s investment yield. Furthermore, reinvestment activities and the associated investment yield may also be impacted by corporate strategies implemented at management’s discretion. The average yield for investment purchases during the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 was approximately 3.7%3.3%.
The reinvestment of proceeds from maturities, calls and prepayments at rates below the current portfolio yield, which may be below the level of some liability guaranteed minimum interest rates,GMIRs, will have a negative impact to future operating results. To mitigate the unfavorable impact that the low interest rate environment has on the Company’s spread income, it assesses reinvestment risk in its investment portfolio and monitors this risk in accordance with its asset/liability management framework. In addition, the Company may reduce the crediting rates on its fixed products when warranted, subject to guaranteed minimums. In 2014, the Company completed the process of setting lower renewal interest rates for a portion of its fixed annuities that were above the guaranteed minimum interest rates, which helped relieve some of the spread compression caused by low rates.

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The following table presents the account values of fixed annuities, fixed insurance, and the fixed portion of variable annuities and variable insurance contracts by range of guaranteed minimum crediting rates and the range of the difference between rates credited to policyholders and contractholders as of September 30, 2015 and the respective guaranteed minimums, as well as the percentage of account values subject to rate reset in the time period indicated. Rates are reset at the Company’s discretion, subject to guaranteed minimums.
 Account Values with Crediting Rates
 At Guaranteed Minimum 1-49 bps above Guaranteed Minimum 50-99 bps above Guaranteed Minimum 100-150 bps above Guaranteed Minimum Greater Than 150 bps above Guaranteed Minimum Total
Range of Guaranteed Minimum Crediting Rates(in billions, except percentages)
           
1% - 1.99%$2.5
 $0.2
 $0.4
 $0.1
 $0.1
 $3.3
2% - 2.99%0.5
 
 
 
 
 0.5
3% - 3.99%9.1
 
 
 
 
 9.1
4% - 5.00%5.5
 
 
 
 
 5.5
Total$17.6

$0.2

$0.4

$0.1

$0.1

$18.4
            
Percentage of Account Values That Reset In:           
Next 12 months (1)
100% 53% 38% 43% 100% 96%
> 12 months to 24 months (2)

 29
 19
 9
 
 1
> 24 months (2)

 18
 43
 48
 
 3
  Total100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
(1)
Includes contracts with annual discretionary crediting rate resets and contracts with twelve or less months until the crediting rate becomes discretionary on an annual basis.
(2)
Includes contracts with more than twelve months remaining until the crediting rate becomes an annual discretionary rate.
In addition to the fixed rate exposures noted above, the Company also has the following variable annuity guarantee benefits: guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (“GMWB”), guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits (“GMAB”), guaranteed minimum death benefits (“GMDB”) and guaranteed minimum income benefits (“GMIB”). Each of these guaranteed benefits guarantees payouts to the annuity holder under certain specific conditions regardless of the performance of the underlying invested assets.
The variable annuity guarantees continue to be managed by utilizing a hedging program which attempts to match the sensitivity of the assets with the sensitivity of the liabilities. This approach works with the premise that matched sensitivities will produce a highly effective hedging result. The Company’s comprehensive hedging program focuses mainly on first order sensitivities of assets and liabilities: Equity Market Level (Delta), Interest Rate Level (Rho) and Volatility (Vega). Additionally, various second order sensitivities are managed. The Company uses various index options across the term structure, interest rate swaps and swaptions, total return swaps and futures to manage the risk exposures. The exposures are measured and monitored daily and adjustments to the hedge portfolio are made as necessary.
The Company has a macro hedge program to provide protection against the statutory tail scenario risk arising from variable annuity reserves on its statutory surplus and to cover some of the residual risks not covered by other hedging activities. The Company assesses this residual risk under a range of scenarios in creating and executing the macro hedge program. As a means of economically hedging these risks, the Company uses a combination offutures, options and/or swaps.and swaptions. Certain of the macro hedge derivatives used contain settlement provisions linked to both equity returns and interest rates; the remaining are interest rate contracts or equity contracts. The macro hedge program could result in additional earnings volatility as changes in the value of the macro hedge derivatives, which are designed to reduce statutory capital volatility, may not be closely aligned to changes in the variable annuity guarantee embedded derivatives.
To evaluate interest rate and equity price risk, the Company performs sensitivity testing which measures the impact on pretax income from the sources listed below for a 12-month period following a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates or a hypothetical 10% decline in equity prices. The interest rate risk test assumes a sudden 100 basis point parallel shift in the yield curve, with rates then staying at those levels for the next 12 months. The equity price risk test assumes a sudden 10% drop in equity prices, with equity prices then staying at those levels for the next 12 months. In estimating the values of variable annuity riders, equity indexed annuities, indexed universal life insurance and the associated hedge assets, the Company assumed no change in implied market volatility despite the 10% drop in equity prices.

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The following tables present the Company’s estimate of the impact on pretax income from the above defined hypothetical market movements as of September 30, 2015:2016:
 Equity Price Exposure to Pretax Income Equity Price Exposure to Pretax Income
Equity Price Decline 10% Before
Hedge Impact
 Hedge
Impact
 Net Impact Before Hedge Impact Hedge Impact Net Impact
 (in millions) (in millions)
Asset-based fees and expenses $(75) $
 $(75) $(79) $
 $(79)
DAC and DSIC amortization (1) (2)
 (107) 
 (107) (137) 
 (137)
Variable annuity riders:  
  
    
  
  
GMDB and GMIB (2)
 (142) 
 (142)
GMWB (425) 435
 10
GMDB and GMIB (2) (3)
 (35) 
 (35)
GMWB (2) (3)
 (533) 412
 (121)
GMAB (50) 49
 (1) (42) 43
 1
DAC and DSIC amortization (3)(4)
 N/A
 N/A
 (2) N/A
 N/A
 (5)
Total variable annuity riders (617)
484

(135) (610)
455

(160)
Macro hedge program (4)(5)
 
 
 
 
 17
 17
Equity indexed annuities 1
 (1) 
 1
 (1) 
Indexed universal life insurance 9
 (8) 1
 45
 (32) 13
Total $(789)
$475

$(316) $(780)
$439

$(346)
 Interest Rate Exposure to Pretax Income Interest Rate Exposure to Pretax Income
Interest Rate Increase 100 Basis Points Before
Hedge Impact
 Hedge
Impact
 Net Impact Before Hedge Impact Hedge Impact Net Impact
 (in millions) (in millions)
Asset-based fees and expenses $(27) $
 $(27) $(30) $
 $(30)
Variable annuity riders:  
  
  
  
  
  
GMDB and GMIB 
 
 
 
 
 
GMWB 971
 (1,096) (125) 1,315
 (1,305) 10
GMAB 38
 (41) (3) 41
 (38) 3
DAC and DSIC amortization (3)(4)
 N/A
 N/A
 18
 N/A
 N/A
 1
Total variable annuity riders 1,009

(1,137)
(110) 1,356

(1,343)
14
Macro hedge program (4)
 
 23
 23
Fixed annuities, fixed insurance and fixed portion of variable annuities and variable insurance products 66
 
 66
 81
 
 81
Indexed universal life insurance 44
 1
 45
 73
 1
 74
Total $1,092

$(1,113)
$(3) $1,480

$(1,342)
$139

N/A Not Applicable.
N/ANot Applicable.
(1) 
Market impact on DAC and DSIC amortization resulting from lower projected profits.
(2) 
In estimating the impact on DAC and DSIC amortization resulting from lower projected profits, the Company has not changed its assumed equity asset growth rates. This is a significantly more conservative estimate than if the Company assumed management follows its mean reversion guideline and increased near-term rates to recover the drop in equity values over a five-year period. The Company makes this same conservative assumption in estimating the impact from GMDB and GMIB riders.riders and the life contingent benefits associated with GMWB.
(3) In the second quarter of 2016, the Company reclassified the estimated impact from certain reserves for life contingent benefits associated with GMWB provisions from the GMDB and GMIB line to the GMWB line. The estimated impact from these reserves as of December 31, 2015 was $(123) million.
(3)(4) 
Market impact on DAC and DSIC amortization related to variable annuity riders is modeled net of hedge impact.
(4) (5) 
The market impact of the macro hedge program is modeled net of any related impact to DAC and DSIC amortization.
The above results compare to an estimated negative net impact to pretax income of $284$285 million related to a 10% equity price decline and an estimated positive net impact to pretax income of nil$33 million related to a 100 basis point increase in interest rates as of December 31, 20142015. The change in interest rate exposure since December 31, 2014 is primarily the result of adding new interest rate derivatives to the macro hedge program during 2015 and subsequent changes in market rates.
Net impacts shown in the above table from GMWB and GMAB riders result largely from differences between the liability valuation basis and the hedging basis. Liabilities are valued using fair value accounting principles, with risk margins incorporated in contractholder behavior assumptions and with discount rates increased to reflect a current market estimate of the Company’s risk of nonperformance specific to these liabilities. The nonperformance spread risk is not hedged.
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and GMDB and GMIB liability values and that the 100 basis point increase in interest rates is a parallel shift of the yield curve. Furthermore, the Company has not tried to anticipate changes in client preferences for different types of assets or other changes in client behavior, nor has the Company tried to anticipate actions management might take to increase revenues or reduce expenses in these scenarios.
The selection of a 100 basis point interest rate increase as well as a 10% equity price decline should not be construed as a prediction of future market events. Impacts of larger or smaller changes in interest rates or equity prices may not be proportional to those shown for a 100 basis point increase in interest rates or a 10% decline in equity prices.

Fair Value Measurements
The Company reports certain assets and liabilities at fair value; specifically, separate account assets, derivatives, embedded derivatives, most investments and cash equivalents. Fair value assumes the exchange of assets or liabilities occurs in orderly transactions and is not the result of a forced liquidation or distressed sale. The Company includes actual market prices, or observable inputs, in its fair value measurements to the extent available. Broker quotes are obtained when quotes from pricing services are not available. The Company validates prices obtained from third parties through a variety of means such as: price variance analysis, subsequent sales testing, stale price review, price comparison across pricing vendors and due diligence reviews of vendors. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Company’s fair value measurements.
Fair Value of Liabilities and Nonperformance Risk
Companies are required to measure the fair value of liabilities at the price that would be received to transfer the liability to a market participant (an exit price). Since there is not a market for the Company’s obligations of its variable annuity riders and indexed universal life insurance, the Company considers the assumptions participants in a hypothetical market would make to reflect an exit price. As a result, the Company adjusts the valuation of variable annuity riders and indexed universal life insurance by updating certain contractholder assumptions, adding explicit margins to provide for profit, risk and expenses, and adjusting the rates used to discount expected cash flows to reflect a current market estimate of the Company’s nonperformance risk. The nonperformance risk adjustment is based on observable market data adjusted to estimate the risk of the Company not fulfilling these liabilities. Consistent with general market conditions, this estimate resulted in a spread over the LIBOR swap curve as of September 30, 2015.2016. As the Company’s estimate of this spread widens or tightens, the liability will decrease or increase. If this nonperformance credit spread moves to a zero spread over the LIBOR swap curve, the reduction to net income would be approximately $264$421 million, net of DAC, DSIC, unearned revenue amortization, the reinsurance accrual and income taxes (calculated at the statutory tax rate of 35%), based on September 30, 20152016 credit spreads.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity Strategy
The liquidity requirements of the Company are generally met by funds provided by investment income, maturities and periodic repayments of investments, premiums and proceeds from sales of investments, fixed annuity and fixed insurance deposits as well as capital contributions from its parent, Ameriprise Financial.Financial, Inc. (“Ameriprise Financial”). Other liquidity sources the Company has established are short-term borrowings and available lines of credit with Ameriprise Financial aggregating $1 billion.$887 million.
The Company enters into short-term borrowings, which may include repurchase agreements and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances to reduce reinvestment risk from higher levels of expected annuity net cash flows.risk. Short-term borrowings allow the Company to receive cash to reinvest in longer-duration assets, while paying back the short-term debt with cash flows generated by the fixed income portfolio. The balance of repurchase agreements at both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015 was $50 million which is collateralized with agency residential mortgage backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities from the Company’s investment portfolio. RiverSource Life Insurance Company is a member of the FHLB of Des Moines, which provides RiverSource Life Insurance Company access to collateralized borrowings. At both September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the Company had borrowings of $150 million from the FHLB which is collateralized with commercial mortgage backed securities.
The primary uses of funds are policy benefits, commissions, other product-related acquisition and sales inducement costs, operating expenses, policy loans, dividends to Ameriprise Financial and investment purchases. The Company routinely reviews its sources and uses of funds in order to meet its ongoing obligations.
In 2009, the Company established an agreement to protect its exposure to Genworth Life Insurance Company (“GLIC”) for its reinsured LTC. In early July of 2016, substantial enhancements to this reinsurance protection agreement were finalized. The terms of these confidential provisions within the agreement have been shared, in the normal course of regular reviews, with our domiciliary regulator and rating agencies. Management believes that this agreement and offsetting non LTC legacy arrangements with Genworth will enable the Company to recover on all net exposure in the event of an insolvency of GLIC.

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Capital Activity
Dividends paid by RiverSource Life Insurance Company were as follows:
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2015 20142016 2015
 (in millions)(in millions)
Cash dividends paid to Ameriprise Financial $675
 $500
$800
 $675
Cash dividends received from RiverSource Life of NY 25
 24
Cash dividends received from RiverSource Life Insurance Co. of New York (“RiverSource Life of NY”)50
 25
Cash dividends received from RiverSource Tax Advantaged Investments, Inc.15
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, RiverSource Life Insurance Company made a cash contribution to RTA of $15 million for ongoing funding commitments related to affordable housing partnership investments.
Regulatory Capital
RiverSource Life Insurance Company and RiverSource Life of NY are subject to regulatory capital requirements. Actual capital, determined on a statutory basis, and regulatory capital requirements for each of the life insurance entities arewere as follows:
 
Actual Capital (1)
 
Regulatory Capital
Requirement (2)
Actual Capital Regulatory Capital 
Requirements
 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2014September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
   (in millions)  (in millions)
RiverSource Life Insurance Company(2) $3,839
 $3,614
 $595
$3,751
 $3,800
 $589
RiverSource Life Insurance Co. of New York 338
 312
 59
RiverSource Life Insurance Co. of NY (1)(2)
337
 333
 44
(1) Actual capital, as defined by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for purposes of meeting regulatory capital requirements, includes statutory capital and surplus, plus certain statutory valuation reserves.
(2) Regulatory capital requirement is based on the statutory risk-based capital filing.
(1)
Actual capital, as defined by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for purposes of meeting regulatory capital requirements, includes statutory capital and surplus, plus certain statutory valuation reserves.
(2)
Regulatory capital requirement is based on the statutory risk-based capital filing.
Contractual Commitments
There have been no material changes to the Company’s contractual obligations disclosed in the Company’s 20142015 10-K.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. Examples of such forward-looking statements include: 
statements of the Company’s plans, intentions, expectations, objectives, or goals, including those related to the introduction, cessation, terms or pricing of new or existing products and services and the consolidated tax rate;
other statements about future economic performance, the performance of equity markets and interest rate variations and the economic performance of the United States and of global markets; and
statements of assumptions underlying such statements.
The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “likely,” “forecast,” “on pace,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements.
Such factors include, but are not limited to: 
conditions in the interest rate, credit default, equity market and foreign exchange environments, including changes in valuations, liquidity and volatility;
changes in and the adoption of relevant accounting standards and securities rating agency standards and processes, as well as changes in the litigation and regulatory environment, including ongoing legal proceedings and regulatory actions, the frequency and extent of legal claims threatened or initiated by clients, other persons and regulators, and developments in regulation and legislation, including the rules and regulations implemented or to be implemented in connection with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or in light of the U.S. Department of Labor pending rule and exemptions pertaining to the fiduciary status of investment advice providers to 401(k) plan,plans, plan sponsors, plan participants and the holders of individual retirement or health savings accounts;
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effects of competition in the financial services industry, including pricing pressure, the introduction of new products and services and changes in product distribution mix and distribution channels;
changes to the Company’s reputation that may arise from employee or Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. advisor misconduct, legal or regulatory actions, improper management of conflicts of interest or otherwise;

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the Company’s capital structure as a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, including the ability of its parent to support its financial strength and ratings, as well as the opinions of rating agencies and other analysts or the Company’s regulators, distributors or policyholders and contractholders in response to any change or prospect of change in any such opinion;
risks of default, capacity constraint or repricing by issuers or guarantors of investments the Company owns or by counterparties to hedge derivative, insurance or reinsurance arrangements, experience deviations from the Company’s assumptions regarding such risks, the evaluations or the prospect of changes in evaluations of any such third parties published by rating agencies or other analysts and the reactions of other market participants or the Company’s regulators, distribution partners or customers in response to any such evaluation or prospect of changes in evaluation;
experience deviations from the Company’s assumptions regarding morbidity, mortality and persistency in certain annuity and insurance products, or from assumptions regarding market returns assumed in valuing or unlocking DAC and DSIC or market volatility underlying the Company’s valuation and hedging of guaranteed benefit annuity riders, or from assumptions regarding interest rates assumed in the Company'sCompany’s loss recognition testing of its long term care business;
successfully cross-selling insurance and annuity products and services to Ameriprise Financial’s customer base;
the Company’s ability to effectively hedge risks relating to guaranteed benefit riders and certain other products;
the impact of intercompany allocations to the Company from Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates;
Ameriprise Financial’s ability to attract, recruit and retain qualified advisors and employees and its ability to distribute the Company’s products through current and future distribution channels;
changes in capital requirements that may be indicated, required or advised by regulators or rating agencies;
the impacts of Ameriprise Financial’s efforts to improve distribution economics and realize benefits from reengineering and tax planning;
interruptions or other failures in the Company’s communications, technology and other operating systems, including errors or failures caused by third partythird-party service providers, interference or failures caused by third partythird-party attacks on the Company’s systems, or the failure to safeguard the privacy or confidentiality of sensitive information and data on such systems; and
general economic and political factors, including consumer confidence in the economy, the ability and inclination of consumers generally to invest, as well as their ability and inclination to invest in financial instruments and products other than cash and cash equivalents, the costs of products and services the Company consumes in the conduct of its business, and applicable legislation and regulation and changes therein, (such as the June 2016 UK referendum on membership in the European Union) including tax laws, tax treaties, fiscal and central government treasury policy, and policies regarding the financial services industry and regulatory rulings and pronouncements.
The Company cautions the reader that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. There may also be other risks that the Company is unable to predict at this time that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements. The foregoing list of factors shouldbe read inconjunctionwiththe “Risk Factors” discussion included in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s 20142015 10-K, and Part II, Item 1A of the Company'sCompany’sForm10-Qforthequarter endedMarch 31,2016filedwiththeSECon May 5, 2016,Part II, Item 1Aofthe Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterended March 31, 2015 June30,2016filedwiththeSECon May 4, 2015.August 1,2016 andPart II,Item1Aofthis Form10Q.
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be reported in the Exchange Act filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in and pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, including controls and procedures designed to ensure that this information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure. It should be noted that, because of inherent limitations, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met.

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The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable level of assurance as of September 30, 2015.2016.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in RiverSource Life Insurance Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, RiverSource Life Insurance Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information set forth in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 is incorporated herein by reference. 
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Other than as described in RiverSource Life Insurance Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterquarters ended June 30, 2016 and March 31, 2015,2016, there have been no material changes in the risk factors provided in Part I, Item 1A of its 2014 10-K.2015 10K.
ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The list of exhibits required to be filed as exhibits to this report are listed on page E-1 hereof, under “Exhibit Index,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
  RIVERSOURCE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
  (Registrant)
    
Date:November 2, 20152016By/s/ John R. Woerner
   John R. Woerner
   Chairman and President
    
    
Date:November 2, 20152016By/s/ Brian J. McGrane
   Brian J. McGrane
   Executive Vice President and
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report:

ExhibitDescription

3.1Copy of Certificate of Incorporation of IDS Life Insurance Company, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement No. 33-28976, is incorporated by reference.
3.1.1Copy of Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of IDS Life Insurance Company dated June 22, 2006, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed on January 5, 2007, is incorporated by reference.
3.2Copy of Amended and Restated By-Laws of RiverSource Life Insurance Company dated June 22, 2006, filed as Exhibit 27(f)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registration Statement No. 333-69777, is incorporated by reference.
10.1*
Copy of Services Agreement by and between Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. and RiverSource Life Insurance Company effective September 1, 2012.
31.1*
Certification of John R. Woerner, Chairman and President, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2*Certification of Brian J. McGrane, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32*Certification of John R. Woerner, Chairman and President, and Brian J. McGrane, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101*
The following materials from RiverSource Life Insurance Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2015,2016, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014;2015; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014;2015; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014;2015; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholder’s Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014;2015; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014;2015; and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


*   Filed electronically herewith.
*
Filed electronically herewith.


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