N-VPFS 1 a2021plazua_n-vpfs.htm 2021 PLAZ UA_N-VPFS 2021 PLAZ UA_N-VPFS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$288,931,642 $330,873,318 $197,204,138 $127,333,586 $95,392,430 
Net Assets $288,931,642 $330,873,318 $197,204,138 $127,333,586 $95,392,430 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$288,931,642 $330,873,318 $197,204,138 $127,333,586 $95,392,430 
$288,931,642 $330,873,318 $197,204,138 $127,333,586 $95,392,430 
Units outstanding98,105,533 59,895,784 28,945,575 4,216,056 3,895,592 
Portfolio shares held28,893,164 21,128,564 2,010,441 2,884,766 2,404,649 
Portfolio net asset value per share$10.00 $15.66 $98.09 $44.14 $39.67 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$288,931,642 $283,279,156 $77,240,030 $94,033,677 $73,565,037 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$131,454 $— $— $— $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk999,547 1,107,413 431,803 292,856 212,102 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (868,093)(1,107,413)(431,803)(292,856)(212,102)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed— 2,599,138 6,438,646 1,220,965 1,091,353 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments— (4,898,999)26,666,829 15,694,988 8,900,554 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS— (2,299,861)33,105,475 16,915,953 9,991,907 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$(868,093)$(3,407,274)$32,673,672 $16,623,097 $9,779,805 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I)PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I)PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)PSF Global Portfolio (Class I)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$144,825,297 $120,644,112 $20,533,544 $1,570,959,601 $96,776,256 
Net Assets $144,825,297 $120,644,112 $20,533,544 $1,570,959,601 $96,776,256 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$144,825,297 $120,644,112 $20,533,544 $1,570,959,601 $96,776,256 
$144,825,297 $120,644,112 $20,533,544 $1,570,959,601 $96,776,256 
Units outstanding7,231,899 19,447,517 2,581,604 145,473,677 14,926,808 
Portfolio shares held3,039,994 18,087,573 598,646 13,970,294 1,703,208 
Portfolio net asset value per share$47.64 $6.67 $34.30 $112.45 $56.82 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$76,749,556 $99,264,652 $16,611,493 $863,258,380 $58,961,990 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I)PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I)PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)PSF Global Portfolio (Class I)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $— $— $— $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk302,465 239,923 17,379 4,020,543 219,354 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (302,465)(239,923)(17,379)(4,020,543)(219,354)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed3,525,221 878,334 153,014 28,115,153 1,897,256 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments26,525,186 7,094,172 3,929,521 287,962,440 11,397,210 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS30,050,407 7,972,506 4,082,535 316,077,593 13,294,466 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$29,747,942 $7,732,583 $4,065,156 $312,057,050 $13,075,112 







The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class I)PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)T. Rowe Price International Stock PortfolioJanus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Institutional Shares)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$76,513,137 $416,598,482 $65,889,226 $38,506,034 $4,417,563 
Net Assets $76,513,137 $416,598,482 $65,889,226 $38,506,034 $4,417,563 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$76,513,137 $416,598,482 $65,889,226 $38,506,034 $4,417,563 
$76,513,137 $416,598,482 $65,889,226 $38,506,034 $4,417,563 
Units outstanding17,031,570 41,063,876 3,335,565 16,495,074 1,358,867 
Portfolio shares held5,445,775 2,816,758 1,091,966 2,405,124 78,451 
Portfolio net asset value per share$14.05 $147.90 $60.34 $16.01 $56.31 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$67,945,714 $172,362,819 $29,367,884 $36,673,998 $2,564,960 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class I)PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)T. Rowe Price International Stock PortfolioJanus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Institutional Shares)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $— $— $233,559 $4,040 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk468,241 910,756 252,709 232,732 34,967 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (468,241)(910,756)(252,709)827 (30,927)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — 2,580,269 202,968 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed305,300 14,648,568 2,812,901 456,409 107,528 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(2,857,574)38,666,239 10,770,737 (2,703,310)439,425 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS(2,552,274)53,314,807 13,583,638 333,368 749,921 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$(3,020,515)$52,404,051 $13,330,929 $334,195 $718,994 





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
MFS® Growth Series (Initial Class)American Century VP Value Fund (Class I)Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)American Century VP Disciplined Core Value Fund (Class I)BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Initial Shares)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$10,048,559 $6,740,609 $3,450,240 $426,401 $6,146,623 
Net Assets $10,048,559 $6,740,609 $3,450,240 $426,401 $6,146,623 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$10,048,559 $6,740,609 $3,450,240 $426,401 $6,146,623 
$10,048,559 $6,740,609 $3,450,240 $426,401 $6,146,623 
Units outstanding1,992,434 1,270,697 963,706 106,794 1,280,317 
Portfolio shares held126,620 493,095 154,097 39,776 248,148 
Portfolio net asset value per share$79.36 $13.67 $22.39 $10.72 $24.77 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$6,429,263 $4,210,319 $2,879,893 $348,969 $4,805,815 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
MFS® Growth Series (Initial Class)American Century VP Value Fund (Class I)Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)American Century VP Disciplined Core Value Fund (Class I)BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Initial Shares)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $109,569 $— $5,252 $36,021 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk42,808 40,437 29,626 969 11,859 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (42,808)69,132 (29,626)4,283 24,162 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received1,281,990 — 398,011 62,218 36,453 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed444,227 107,449 40,169 36,038 173,742 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments242,698 1,096,087 (117,313)(10,760)1,056,905 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS1,968,915 1,203,536 320,867 87,496 1,267,100 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$1,926,107 $1,272,668 $291,241 $91,779 $1,291,262 





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
BNY Mellon VIF, Opportunistic Small Cap Portfolio (Initial Shares)PSF Small-Cap Value Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Focused Blend Portfolio (Class I)Goldman Sachs VIT Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (Institutional Shares)Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (Series I)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$1,675,553 $202,291,063 $38,994,124 $608,753 $— 
Net Assets $1,675,553 $202,291,063 $38,994,124 $608,753 $— 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$1,675,553 $202,291,063 $38,994,124 $608,753 $— 
$1,675,553 $202,291,063 $38,994,124 $608,753 $— 
Units outstanding928,043 24,830,511 1,196,666 116,096 — 
Portfolio shares held29,004 5,634,849 669,772 46,541 — 
Portfolio net asset value per share$57.77 $35.90 $58.22 $13.08 $— 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$1,086,628 $122,166,116 $20,746,479 $639,153 $— 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
BNY Mellon VIF, Opportunistic Small Cap Portfolio (Initial Shares)PSF Small-Cap Value Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Focused Blend Portfolio (Class I)Goldman Sachs VIT Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (Institutional Shares)Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (Series I)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/20214/30/2021**
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$1,868 $— $— $2,757 $950 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk3,407 416,019 53,031 882 33 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (1,539)(416,019)(53,031)1,875 917 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — 130,059 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed71,128 5,379,239 908,737 1,010 (4,478)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments182,976 33,189,579 4,388,472 (51,956)7,280 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS254,104 38,568,818 5,297,209 79,113 2,802 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$252,565 $38,152,799 $5,244,178 $80,988 $3,719 

** Date subaccount was no longer available for investment.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (Series I)Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (Service Shares)Janus Henderson VIT Balanced Portfolio (Service Shares)Invesco V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund (Series II)Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Service Shares)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$588,098 $1,003,530 $31,286 $44,594 $8,735,248 
Net Assets $588,098 $1,003,530 $31,286 $44,594 $8,735,248 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$588,098 $1,003,530 $31,286 $44,594 $8,735,248 
$588,098 $1,003,530 $31,286 $44,594 $8,735,248 
Units outstanding358,903 262,783 6,702 14,960 1,803,842 
Portfolio shares held15,444 10,850 589 430 160,752 
Portfolio net asset value per share$38.08 $92.49 $53.14 $103.76 $54.34 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$324,164 $827,312 $25,380 $26,800 $4,978,008 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (Series I)Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (Service Shares)Janus Henderson VIT Balanced Portfolio (Service Shares)Invesco V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund (Series II)Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Service Shares)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $1,432 $257 $— $1,317 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk1,128 1,859 176 104 20,240 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (1,128)(427)81 (104)(18,923)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received53,742 54,000 157 5,376 419,875 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed14,598 195,937 38,815 8,373 165,726 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments6,986 (96,167)(45,707)(4,226)891,695 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS75,326 153,770 (6,735)9,523 1,477,296 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$74,198 $153,343 $(6,654)$9,419 $1,458,373 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I)Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (Service Shares)PSF International Growth Portfolio (Class I)M Large Cap Growth FundM Capital Appreciation Fund
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$247,489,753 $13,304,660 $50,594,349 $5,552,683 $2,798,227 
Net Assets $247,489,753 $13,304,660 $50,594,349 $5,552,683 $2,798,227 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$247,489,753 $13,304,660 $50,594,349 $5,552,683 $2,798,227 
$247,489,753 $13,304,660 $50,594,349 $5,552,683 $2,798,227 
Units outstanding24,993,475 1,645,298 11,306,611 94,845 69,823 
Portfolio shares held8,077,342 324,346 3,668,916 163,941 98,877 
Portfolio net asset value per share$30.64 $41.02 $13.79 $33.87 $28.30 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$113,672,142 $11,105,631 $26,155,260 $4,438,636 $2,938,016 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I)Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (Service Shares)PSF International Growth Portfolio (Class I)M Large Cap Growth FundM Capital Appreciation Fund
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $121,679 $— $— $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk509,828 11,818 84,732 2,470 2,132 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (509,828)109,861 (84,732)(2,470)(2,132)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — 946,862 463,731 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed7,165,997 308,372 2,211,666 67,661 246,716 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments14,397,338 837,438 3,460,291 (34,561)(422,921)
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS21,563,335 1,145,810 5,671,957 979,962 287,526 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$21,053,507 $1,255,671 $5,587,225 $977,492 $285,394 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
M International Equity FundM Large Cap Value FundProFund VP Asia 30ProFund VP Basic MaterialsProFund VP Bear
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$3,348,373 $3,595,605 $3,938 $1,449 $— 
Net Assets $3,348,373 $3,595,605 $3,938 $1,449 $— 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$3,348,373 $3,595,605 $3,938 $1,449 $— 
$3,348,373 $3,595,605 $3,938 $1,449 $— 
Units outstanding163,665 116,608 880 329 — 
Portfolio shares held231,721 233,633 74 17 — 
Portfolio net asset value per share$14.45 $15.39 $53.26 $84.94 $14.55 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$2,892,174 $2,908,813 $4,295 $968 $— 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
M International Equity FundM Large Cap Value FundProFund VP Asia 30ProFund VP Basic MaterialsProFund VP Bear
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$79,589 $54,582 $— $$— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk1,870 1,868 12 — 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 77,719 52,714 (12)— — 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — 671 30 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed24,849 38,359 14 40 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments210,176 739,554 (1,578)249 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS235,025 777,913 (893)286 43 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$312,744 $830,627 $(905)$286 $43 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP BiotechnologyProFund VP UltraBullProFund VP Consumer ServicesProFund VP Oil & GasProFund VP Europe 30
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$3,499 $784,048 $2,259 $340 $15,453 
Net Assets $3,499 $784,048 $2,259 $340 $15,453 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$3,499 $784,048 $2,259 $340 $15,453 
$3,499 $784,048 $2,259 $340 $15,453 
Units outstanding384 61,501 374 134 5,988 
Portfolio shares held37 16,887 29 12 603 
Portfolio net asset value per share$94.46 $46.43 $77.36 $28.04 $25.62 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$2,260 $784,046 $2,007 $564 $13,428 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP BiotechnologyProFund VP UltraBullProFund VP Consumer ServicesProFund VP Oil & GasProFund VP Europe 30
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $— $— $$129 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk315 36 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (8)(315)(7)93 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received21 — 190 — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed128 213,279 59 (15)21 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments354 (1)(9)130 2,824 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS503 213,278 240 115 2,845 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$495 $212,963 $233 $120 $2,938 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP FinancialsProFund VP Health CareProFund VP JapanProFund VP Mid-Cap GrowthProFund VP Mid-Cap Value
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$1,694 $4,125 $7,515 $3,548 $3,225 
Net Assets $1,694 $4,125 $7,515 $3,548 $3,225 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$1,694 $4,125 $7,515 $3,548 $3,225 
$1,694 $4,125 $7,515 $3,548 $3,225 
Units outstanding644 704 2,480 595 595 
Portfolio shares held34 49 132 70 64 
Portfolio net asset value per share$50.42 $84.07 $56.77 $50.76 $50.46 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$1,140 $3,062 $6,503 $3,059 $2,553 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP FinancialsProFund VP Health CareProFund VP JapanProFund VP Mid-Cap GrowthProFund VP Mid-Cap Value
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$$$— $— $
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk10 18 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (8)(18)(8)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received98 318 1,014 283 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed103 24 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments272 342 (762)215 684 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS379 763 276 506 693 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$380 $755 $258 $498 $694 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A10


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP Government Money MarketProFund VP NASDAQ-100ProFund VP PharmaceuticalsProFund VP Precious MetalsProFund VP Real Estate
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$266,845 $42,506 $1,427 $671 $3,317 
Net Assets $266,845 $42,506 $1,427 $671 $3,317 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$266,845 $42,506 $1,427 $671 $3,317 
$266,845 $42,506 $1,427 $671 $3,317 
Units outstanding251,105 3,404 505 460 733 
Portfolio shares held266,845 575 34 24 42 
Portfolio net asset value per share$1.00 $73.87 $42.16 $28.13 $79.69 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$266,845 $40,858 $1,225 $1,020 $2,673 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP Government Money MarketProFund VP NASDAQ-100ProFund VP PharmaceuticalsProFund VP Precious MetalsProFund VP Real Estate
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$143 $— $$— $
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk2,654 121 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (2,511)(121)(1)(2)(6)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— 5,724 17 — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed— 43,397 (19)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments— (17,424)118 (49)912 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS— 31,697 137 (68)920 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$(2,511)$31,576 $136 $(70)$914 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A11


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP Short NASDAQ-100ProFund VP Small-CapProFund VP Small-Cap GrowthProFund VP TechnologyProFund VP Telecommunications
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$— $9,391 $27,833 $3,431 $1,167 
Net Assets $— $9,391 $27,833 $3,431 $1,167 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$— $9,391 $27,833 $3,431 $1,167 
$— $9,391 $27,833 $3,431 $1,167 
Units outstanding— 1,868 4,073 295 493 
Portfolio shares held— 217 679 37 31 
Portfolio net asset value per share$13.49 $43.20 $40.99 $92.90 $37.77 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$— $7,172 $23,831 $1,426 $1,033 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP Short NASDAQ-100ProFund VP Small-CapProFund VP Small-Cap GrowthProFund VP TechnologyProFund VP Telecommunications
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $— $— $— $11 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk— 24 65 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) — (24)(65)(7)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— 362 1,721 223 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed32 141 38 31 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments632 2,929 630 164 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS40 1,135 4,688 884 165 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$40 $1,111 $4,623 $877 $173 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A12


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP U.S. Government PlusProFund VP UltraMid-CapProFund VP UltraNASDAQ-100ProFund VP UltraSmall-CapProFund VP Bull
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$16,029 $— $1,568,127 $— $33,239 
Net Assets $16,029 $— $1,568,127 $— $33,239 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$16,029 $— $1,568,127 $— $33,239 
$16,029 $— $1,568,127 $— $33,239 
Units outstanding5,777 — 24,232 — 6,510 
Portfolio shares held704 — 15,789 — 473 
Portfolio net asset value per share$22.76 $73.95 $99.32 $26.25 $70.29 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$16,286 $— $1,568,127 $— $32,417 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP U.S. Government PlusProFund VP UltraMid-CapProFund VP UltraNASDAQ-100ProFund VP UltraSmall-CapProFund VP Bull
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $— $— $— $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk38 92 175 62 2,302 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (38)(92)(175)(62)(2,302)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received2,686 — 66,901 3,323 1,801 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed31,687 (81,627)11,583 207,020 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(3,839)— (3)— (2,236)
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS(1,150)31,687 (14,729)14,906 206,585 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$(1,188)$31,595 $(14,904)$14,844 $204,283 





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A13


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP UtilitiesAST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth PortfolioAST Cohen & Steers Realty PortfolioAST J.P. Morgan Tactical Preservation PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Value Portfolio
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$1,449 $323,899,200 $22,917,736 $22,311,047 $58,291,947 
Net Assets $1,449 $323,899,200 $22,917,736 $22,311,047 $58,291,947 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$1,449 $323,899,200 $22,917,736 $22,311,047 $58,291,947 
$1,449 $323,899,200 $22,917,736 $22,311,047 $58,291,947 
Units outstanding275 8,005,070 544,540 896,571 3,134,748 
Portfolio shares held34 4,286,649 1,141,890 892,799 2,641,230 
Portfolio net asset value per share$42.47 $75.56 $20.07 $24.99 $22.07 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$1,377 $181,589,596 $11,775,006 $16,882,369 $43,352,120 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP UtilitiesAST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth PortfolioAST Cohen & Steers Realty PortfolioAST J.P. Morgan Tactical Preservation PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Value Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$19 $— $— $— $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk620,978 19,566 37,732 91,650 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 15 (620,978)(19,566)(37,732)(91,650)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed(1)7,695,981 454,706 310,844 499,165 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments172 35,719,626 6,232,821 1,184,958 9,095,883 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS171 43,415,607 6,687,527 1,495,802 9,595,048 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$186 $42,794,629 $6,667,961 $1,458,070 $9,503,398 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A14


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Small-Cap Value PortfolioAST Mid-Cap Growth PortfolioAST Hotchkis & Wiley Large-Cap Value PortfolioAST Loomis Sayles Large-Cap Growth PortfolioAST MFS Growth Portfolio
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$17,594,077 $90,738,322 $94,566,953 $62,158,454 $145,287,962 
Net Assets $17,594,077 $90,738,322 $94,566,953 $62,158,454 $145,287,962 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$17,594,077 $90,738,322 $94,566,953 $62,158,454 $145,287,962 
$17,594,077 $90,738,322 $94,566,953 $62,158,454 $145,287,962 
Units outstanding465,756 3,352,168 4,088,202 1,520,768 4,069,237 
Portfolio shares held457,821 5,188,012 2,206,415 624,771 2,704,541 
Portfolio net asset value per share$38.43 $17.49 $42.86 $99.49 $53.72 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$9,814,299 $60,131,921 $57,545,563 $29,074,011 $92,991,980 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Small-Cap Value PortfolioAST Mid-Cap Growth PortfolioAST Hotchkis & Wiley Large-Cap Value PortfolioAST Loomis Sayles Large-Cap Growth PortfolioAST MFS Growth Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $— $— $— $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk16,166 158,269 167,841 118,270 251,400 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (16,166)(158,269)(167,841)(118,270)(251,400)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed539,776 1,567,324 2,086,616 1,807,688 1,447,422 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments3,526,363 6,128,643 16,401,308 7,509,324 23,267,111 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS4,066,139 7,695,967 18,487,924 9,317,012 24,714,533 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$4,049,973 $7,537,698 $18,320,083 $9,198,742 $24,463,133 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A15


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Small-Cap Growth PortfolioAST BlackRock Low Duration Bond PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Natural Resources PortfolioAST MFS Global Equity PortfolioAST J.P. Morgan International Equity Portfolio
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$56,159,705 $44,249,647 $22,733,162 $94,428,253 $82,353,048 
Net Assets $56,159,705 $44,249,647 $22,733,162 $94,428,253 $82,353,048 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$56,159,705 $44,249,647 $22,733,162 $94,428,253 $82,353,048 
$56,159,705 $44,249,647 $22,733,162 $94,428,253 $82,353,048 
Units outstanding1,147,259 3,889,069 1,169,638 4,090,926 4,962,536 
Portfolio shares held682,461 3,834,458 833,938 2,934,377 2,027,401 
Portfolio net asset value per share$82.29 $11.54 $27.26 $32.18 $40.62 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$24,310,261 $43,688,163 $17,773,730 $66,184,212 $65,720,032 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Small-Cap Growth PortfolioAST BlackRock Low Duration Bond PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Natural Resources PortfolioAST MFS Global Equity PortfolioAST J.P. Morgan International Equity Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $— $— $— $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk117,140 87,199 21,034 165,694 138,944 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (117,140)(87,199)(21,034)(165,694)(138,944)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed3,168,067 124,734 227,989 1,117,150 524,122 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(854,093)(409,695)4,136,048 11,072,092 6,088,754 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS2,313,974 (284,961)4,364,037 12,189,242 6,612,876 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$2,196,834 $(372,160)$4,343,003 $12,023,548 $6,473,932 







The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A16


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
Neuberger Berman AMT Sustainable Equity Portfolio (Class S)American Century VP Mid Cap Value Fund (Class I)BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Portfolio, Inc. (Service Shares)BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Service Shares)MFS® Utilities Series (Initial Class)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$10,576,954 $14,134,290 $14,011,377 $15,539,843 $38,826,955 
Net Assets $10,576,954 $14,134,290 $14,011,377 $15,539,843 $38,826,955 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$10,576,954 $14,134,290 $14,011,377 $15,539,843 $38,826,955 
$10,576,954 $14,134,290 $14,011,377 $15,539,843 $38,826,955 
Units outstanding431,488 361,154 486,067 782,496 2,002,404 
Portfolio shares held284,939 564,920 245,168 630,675 1,013,494 
Portfolio net asset value per share$37.12 $25.02 $57.15 $24.64 $38.31 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$8,448,562 $11,093,645 $11,392,530 $12,009,562 $32,850,855 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
Neuberger Berman AMT Sustainable Equity Portfolio (Class S)American Century VP Mid Cap Value Fund (Class I)BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Portfolio, Inc. (Service Shares)BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Service Shares)MFS® Utilities Series (Initial Class)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$14,995 $154,203 $45,104 $54,983 $591,533 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk15,070 11,628 16,185 28,387 59,418 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (75)142,575 28,919 26,596 532,115 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received164,733 — 168,008 78,924 1,152,649 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed154,422 238,113 121,627 659,465 291,351 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments1,229,723 2,273,528 1,803,908 2,353,701 2,515,136 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS1,548,878 2,511,641 2,093,543 3,092,090 3,959,136 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$1,548,803 $2,654,216 $2,122,462 $3,118,686 $4,491,251 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A17


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST BlackRock/Loomis Sayles Bond PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation PortfolioAST Wellington Management Hedged Equity PortfolioAST Balanced Asset Allocation PortfolioAST Preservation Asset Allocation Portfolio
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$73,027,564 $121,923,069 $92,271,870 $327,236,137 $44,127,178 
Net Assets $73,027,564 $121,923,069 $92,271,870 $327,236,137 $44,127,178 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$73,027,564 $121,923,069 $92,271,870 $327,236,137 $44,127,178 
$73,027,564 $121,923,069 $92,271,870 $327,236,137 $44,127,178 
Units outstanding5,285,358 3,527,051 3,813,070 12,031,431 2,110,603 
Portfolio shares held4,648,476 2,876,222 4,431,886 12,668,840 2,108,322 
Portfolio net asset value per share$15.71 $42.39 $20.82 $25.83 $20.93 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$62,782,256 $95,933,149 $52,252,533 $207,127,591 $31,603,113 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST BlackRock/Loomis Sayles Bond PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation PortfolioAST Wellington Management Hedged Equity PortfolioAST Balanced Asset Allocation PortfolioAST Preservation Asset Allocation Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $— $— $— $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk159,373 238,255 135,514 574,826 89,962 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (159,373)(238,255)(135,514)(574,826)(89,962)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed694,012 866,500 2,855,613 6,110,759 1,145,787 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(1,448,465)10,026,260 7,152,169 29,818,680 1,391,646 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS(754,453)10,892,760 10,007,782 35,929,439 2,537,433 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$(913,826)$10,654,505 $9,872,268 $35,354,613 $2,447,471 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A18


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Fidelity Institutional AM® Quantitative PortfolioAST Prudential Growth Allocation PortfolioAST Advanced Strategies PortfolioAST AllianzGI World Trends PortfolioAST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$— $101,220,981 $31,125,503 $12,043,054 $258,423,667 
Net Assets $— $101,220,981 $31,125,503 $12,043,054 $258,423,667 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$— $101,220,981 $31,125,503 $12,043,054 $258,423,667 
$— $101,220,981 $31,125,503 $12,043,054 $258,423,667 
Units outstanding— 3,018,486 867,952 423,977 14,344,576 
Portfolio shares held— 4,484,758 1,142,220 595,013 14,144,700 
Portfolio net asset value per share$— $22.57 $27.25 $20.24 $18.27 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$— $75,708,187 $22,367,360 $8,733,513 $170,235,035 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Fidelity Institutional AM® Quantitative PortfolioAST Prudential Growth Allocation PortfolioAST Advanced Strategies PortfolioAST AllianzGI World Trends PortfolioAST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
10/15/2021** 12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $— $— $— $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk31,564 223,693 67,581 27,759 435,092 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (31,564)(223,693)(67,581)(27,759)(435,092)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed4,592,039 1,662,540 295,942 126,391 4,793,276 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(3,182,594)11,886,218 3,089,771 1,013,085 21,890,279 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS1,409,445 13,548,758 3,385,713 1,139,476 26,683,555 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$1,377,881 $13,325,065 $3,318,132 $1,111,717 $26,248,463 

** Date subaccount was no longer available for investment.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A19


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
TOPS® Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Conservative ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$65,191,791 $46,494,809 $5,280,213 $68,477,951 $61,343,466 
Net Assets $65,191,791 $46,494,809 $5,280,213 $68,477,951 $61,343,466 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$65,191,791 $46,494,809 $5,280,213 $68,477,951 $61,343,466 
$65,191,791 $46,494,809 $5,280,213 $68,477,951 $61,343,466 
Units outstanding3,141,385 3,089,332 384,935 3,474,587 3,440,284 
Portfolio shares held3,326,112 3,222,093 390,837 3,585,233 4,122,545 
Portfolio net asset value per share$19.60 $14.43 $13.51 $19.10 $14.88 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$53,926,128 $41,145,833 $4,797,820 $56,071,795 $51,271,226 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
TOPS® Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Conservative ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$313,366 $357,111 $37,164 $488,754 $594,188 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk104,683 85,566 10,495 115,899 104,503 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 208,683 271,545 26,669 372,855 489,685 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed438,290 243,468 80,996 604,801 764,210 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments6,845,650 2,684,794 171,570 6,866,041 4,648,189 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS7,283,940 2,928,262 252,566 7,470,842 5,412,399 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$7,492,623 $3,199,807 $279,235 $7,843,697 $5,902,084 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A20


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
TOPS® Managed Risk Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Managed Risk Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Managed Risk Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)American Funds IS Growth Fund (Class 2)American Funds IS Growth-Income Fund (Class 2)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$9,787,505 $24,465,449 $19,341,701 $288,299,742 $226,597,758 
Net Assets $9,787,505 $24,465,449 $19,341,701 $288,299,742 $226,597,758 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$9,787,505 $24,465,449 $19,341,701 $288,299,742 $226,597,758 
$9,787,505 $24,465,449 $19,341,701 $288,299,742 $226,597,758 
Units outstanding600,452 1,382,802 1,097,280 8,236,550 8,609,558 
Portfolio shares held772,494 1,867,592 1,438,045 2,283,020 3,410,562 
Portfolio net asset value per share$12.67 $13.10 $13.45 $126.28 $66.44 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$8,982,576 $21,753,930 $16,992,298 $220,269,107 $174,760,682 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
TOPS® Managed Risk Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Managed Risk Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Managed Risk Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)American Funds IS Growth Fund (Class 2)American Funds IS Growth-Income Fund (Class 2)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$106,629 $231,900 $211,685 $543,591 $2,259,597 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk21,004 48,895 42,813 516,977 426,257 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 85,625 183,005 168,872 26,614 1,833,340 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — — 28,476,547 1,790,448 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed74,460 183,757 99,842 1,974,017 870,723 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments519,193 1,923,371 1,463,684 13,699,570 34,653,989 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS593,653 2,107,128 1,563,526 44,150,134 37,315,160 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$679,278 $2,290,133 $1,732,398 $44,176,748 $39,148,500 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A21


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
American Funds IS International Fund (Class 2)Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio (Service Class 2)Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Portfolio (Service Class 2)Franklin Income VIP Fund (Class 2)Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund (Class 2)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$109,924,429 $103,144,465 $77,835,292 $27,962,944 $4,675,084 
Net Assets $109,924,429 $103,144,465 $77,835,292 $27,962,944 $4,675,084 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$109,924,429 $103,144,465 $77,835,292 $27,962,944 $4,675,084 
$109,924,429 $103,144,465 $77,835,292 $27,962,944 $4,675,084 
Units outstanding7,610,909 3,894,059 3,832,548 1,889,876 317,095 
Portfolio shares held4,863,913 1,964,282 1,976,017 1,668,433 243,494 
Portfolio net asset value per share$22.60 $52.51 $39.39 $16.76 $19.20 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$101,067,659 $78,368,699 $69,097,851 $25,437,301 $4,741,251 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
American Funds IS International Fund (Class 2)Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio (Service Class 2)Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Portfolio (Service Class 2)Franklin Income VIP Fund (Class 2)Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund (Class 2)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$2,751,264 $20,506 $260,334 $1,130,573 $132,684 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk227,137 190,396 139,673 56,486 10,118 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 2,524,127 (169,890)120,661 1,074,087 122,566 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— 11,156,700 11,993,166 — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed343,805 931,398 466,039 46,808 (26,942)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(5,449,591)8,491,270 1,075,210 2,508,026 678,228 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS(5,105,786)20,579,368 13,534,415 2,554,834 651,286 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$(2,581,659)$20,409,478 $13,655,076 $3,628,921 $773,852 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A22


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
Templeton Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)Hartford Capital Appreciation HLS Fund (Class IB)Hartford Disciplined Equity HLS Fund (Class IB)Hartford Dividend and Growth HLS Fund (Class IB)MFS® Total Return Bond Series (Initial Class)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$10,883,514 $3,684,363 $13,573,799 $12,561,467 $76,354,705 
Net Assets $10,883,514 $3,684,363 $13,573,799 $12,561,467 $76,354,705 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$10,883,514 $3,684,363 $13,573,799 $12,561,467 $76,354,705 
$10,883,514 $3,684,363 $13,573,799 $12,561,467 $76,354,705 
Units outstanding872,720 145,656 407,787 449,245 6,140,096 
Portfolio shares held939,044 69,385 661,814 458,783 5,601,959 
Portfolio net asset value per share$11.59 $53.10 $20.51 $27.38 $13.63 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$10,974,519 $3,301,479 $10,426,619 $10,294,030 $75,784,885 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
Templeton Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)Hartford Capital Appreciation HLS Fund (Class IB)Hartford Disciplined Equity HLS Fund (Class IB)Hartford Dividend and Growth HLS Fund (Class IB)MFS® Total Return Bond Series (Initial Class)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$113,232 $7,916 $41,015 $122,141 $1,916,968 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk23,658 3,350 12,084 10,843 159,533 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 89,574 4,566 28,931 111,298 1,757,435 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— 311,023 540,529 555,289 5,196 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed(4,295)20,060 199,928 93,705 38,908 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments328,471 100,803 1,910,505 2,154,817 (2,394,738)
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS324,176 431,886 2,650,962 2,803,811 (2,350,634)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$413,750 $436,452 $2,679,893 $2,915,109 $(593,199)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A23


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
MFS® Value Series (Initial Class)Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund (Series I)Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Service Class 2)American Funds IS Washington Mutual Investors Fund (Class 2)AST Small-Cap Growth Opportunities Portfolio
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$57,368,689 $38,685,863 $363,135,190 $50,182,096 $15,924,870 
Net Assets $57,368,689 $38,685,863 $363,135,190 $50,182,096 $15,924,870 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$57,368,689 $38,685,863 $363,135,190 $50,182,096 $15,924,870 
$57,368,689 $38,685,863 $363,135,190 $50,182,096 $15,924,870 
Units outstanding2,838,322 1,938,154 12,945,405 2,219,118 342,103 
Portfolio shares held2,320,740 1,632,315 786,092 2,814,475 494,869 
Portfolio net asset value per share$24.72 $23.70 $461.95 $17.83 $32.18 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$46,707,486 $32,569,356 $252,422,262 $39,075,735 $8,444,723 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
MFS® Value Series (Initial Class)Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund (Series I)Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Service Class 2)American Funds IS Washington Mutual Investors Fund (Class 2)AST Small-Cap Growth Opportunities Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$670,012 $555,014 $3,242,395 $636,992 $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk110,576 86,692 751,825 100,243 16,125 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 559,436 468,322 2,490,570 536,749 (16,125)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received1,115,745 — 2,041,964 — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed385,628 241,077 5,790,151 212,390 672,649 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments8,552,710 7,468,714 63,097,240 8,832,785 (904,276)
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS10,054,083 7,709,791 70,929,355 9,045,175 (231,627)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$10,613,519 $8,178,113 $73,419,925 $9,581,924 $(247,752)


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A24


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST International Value PortfolioCalvert VP EAFE International Index Portfolio (Class F)Calvert VP NASDAQ 100 Index Portfolio (Class F)Calvert VP S&P MidCap 400 Index Portfolio (Class F)AST Global Bond Portfolio
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$76,479,455 $10,325,805 $40,599,383 $20,470,072 $17,018,060 
Net Assets $76,479,455 $10,325,805 $40,599,383 $20,470,072 $17,018,060 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$76,479,455 $10,325,805 $40,599,383 $20,470,072 $17,018,060 
$76,479,455 $10,325,805 $40,599,383 $20,470,072 $17,018,060 
Units outstanding6,331,439 806,793 1,845,828 1,406,260 1,715,533 
Portfolio shares held3,330,987 101,502 281,921 141,436 1,401,817 
Portfolio net asset value per share$22.96 $101.73 $144.01 $144.73 $12.14 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$65,987,461 $9,624,388 $33,104,713 $17,335,998 $17,088,987 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST International Value PortfolioCalvert VP EAFE International Index Portfolio (Class F)Calvert VP NASDAQ 100 Index Portfolio (Class F)Calvert VP S&P MidCap 400 Index Portfolio (Class F)AST Global Bond Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$— $148,834 $91,873 $141,713 $— 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk144,405 17,764 67,247 35,244 31,181 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (144,405)131,070 24,626 106,469 (31,181)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received— — 1,809,801 481,212 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed594,021 71,105 279,765 65,764 4,566 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments3,968,550 367,704 4,635,179 1,991,074 (189,047)
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS4,562,571 438,809 6,724,745 2,538,050 (184,481)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$4,418,166 $569,879 $6,749,371 $2,644,519 $(215,662)






The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A25


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT
STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNT
Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund (Series I)
ASSETS
Investment in the portfolios, at fair value$51,580 
Net Assets $51,580 
NET ASSETS, representing:
Accumulation units$51,580 
$51,580 
Units outstanding4,916 
Portfolio shares held2,493 
Portfolio net asset value per share$20.69 
Investment in portfolio shares, at cost$50,215 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNT
Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund (Series I)
4/30/2021*
to
12/31/2021
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income$913 
EXPENSES
Charges for mortality and expense risk66 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 847 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Capital gains distributions received483 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments1,365 
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS1,854 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$2,701 

* Date subaccount became available for investment.








The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A26


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(868,093)$(1,107,413)$(431,803)$(292,856)$(212,102)
Capital gains distributions received — — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed— 2,599,138 6,438,646 1,220,965 1,091,353 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments— (4,898,999)26,666,829 15,694,988 8,900,554 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS (868,093)(3,407,274)32,673,672 16,623,097 9,779,805 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments984,652,169 29,013,340 9,750,783 13,641,076 8,930,013 
Policy loans(15,426,525)(1,451,376)(1,484,217)(265,296)(122,104)
Policy loan repayments and interest2,452,943 1,248,981 1,183,708 294,401 159,568 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (32,110,504)(14,246,255)(5,210,374)(1,232,695)(1,093,482)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(964,804,745)36,231,287 3,698,552 18,988,199 20,562,582 
Miscellaneous transactions(10,708)101,441 8,436 3,387 1,592 
Other charges(34,315,971)(14,874,566)(5,791,821)(7,231,631)(5,303,002)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS(59,563,341)36,022,852 2,155,067 24,197,441 23,135,167 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS(60,431,434)32,615,578 34,828,739 40,820,538 32,914,972 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period349,363,076 298,257,740 162,375,399 86,513,048 62,477,458 
End of period$288,931,642 $330,873,318 $197,204,138 $127,333,586 $95,392,430 
Beginning units111,728,140 57,023,226 29,184,640 3,570,259 3,071,331 
Units issued109,777,448 9,429,244 1,347,214 823,990 1,107,215 
Units redeemed(123,400,055)(6,556,686)(1,586,279)(178,193)(282,954)
Ending units98,105,533 59,895,784 28,945,575 4,216,056 3,895,592 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A27


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I)PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I)PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)PSF Global Portfolio (Class I)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(302,465)$(239,923)$(17,379)$(4,020,543)$(219,354)
Capital gains distributions received — — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed3,525,221 878,334 153,014 28,115,153 1,897,256 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments26,525,186 7,094,172 3,929,521 287,962,440 11,397,210 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 29,747,942 7,732,583 4,065,156 312,057,050 13,075,112 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments9,216,067 10,563,094 1,960,635 118,171,674 7,685,340 
Policy loans(1,104,703)(756,295)(233,863)(6,672,973)(627,020)
Policy loan repayments and interest885,365 631,525 138,371 5,903,893 490,633 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (3,863,670)(2,678,312)(467,896)(19,105,627)(1,688,525)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option10,173,861 16,307,959 (195,683)192,408,743 14,223,095 
Miscellaneous transactions(14,985)(1,578)(4,320)(287,642)11,111 
Other charges(4,400,580)(5,159,322)(663,324)(48,054,689)(3,518,549)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS10,891,355 18,907,071 533,920 242,363,379 16,576,085 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS40,639,297 26,639,654 4,599,076 554,420,429 29,651,197 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period104,186,000 94,004,458 15,934,468 1,016,539,172 67,125,059 
End of period$144,825,297 $120,644,112 $20,533,544 $1,570,959,601 $96,776,256 
Beginning units6,724,626 17,414,161 2,510,677 133,625,227 13,917,866 
Units issued1,032,089 3,006,239 204,518 18,221,117 1,911,884 
Units redeemed(524,816)(972,883)(133,591)(6,372,667)(902,942)
Ending units7,231,899 19,447,517 2,581,604 145,473,677 14,926,808 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A28


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class I)PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)T. Rowe Price International Stock PortfolioJanus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Institutional Shares)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(468,241)$(910,756)$(252,709)$827 $(30,927)
Capital gains distributions received — — — 2,580,269 202,968 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed305,300 14,648,568 2,812,901 456,409 107,528 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(2,857,574)38,666,239 10,770,737 (2,703,310)439,425 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS (3,020,515)52,404,051 13,330,929 334,195 718,994 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments— 22,579,343 2,813,282 66,232 55,947 
Policy loans(156,740)(2,794,606)(127,101)(9,280)(1,098)
Policy loan repayments and interest208,071 1,626,797 72,000 7,038 12,720 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (153,060)(9,562,593)(434,216)(52,826)(77,733)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(825,246)42,842,384 3,782 (1,102,204)11,596 
Miscellaneous transactions13,013 39,167 (48,700)8,816 (3,720)
Other charges(921,966)(12,505,346)(1,146,801)(294,777)(96,598)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS(1,835,928)42,225,146 1,132,246 (1,377,001)(98,886)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS(4,856,443)94,629,197 14,463,175 (1,042,806)620,108 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period81,369,580 321,969,285 51,426,051 39,548,840 3,797,455 
End of period$76,513,137 $416,598,482 $65,889,226 $38,506,034 $4,417,563 
Beginning units17,434,234 39,930,435 3,402,616 17,036,829 1,393,696 
Units issued45,532 3,917,231 268,094 617,767 50,310 
Units redeemed(448,196)(2,783,790)(335,145)(1,159,522)(85,139)
Ending units17,031,570 41,063,876 3,335,565 16,495,074 1,358,867 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A29


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
MFS® Growth Series (Initial Class)American Century VP Value Fund (Class I)Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)American Century VP Disciplined Core Value Fund (Class I)BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Initial Shares)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(42,808)$69,132 $(29,626)$4,283 $24,162 
Capital gains distributions received 1,281,990 — 398,011 62,218 36,453 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed444,227 107,449 40,169 36,038 173,742 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments242,698 1,096,087 (117,313)(10,760)1,056,905 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 1,926,107 1,272,668 291,241 91,779 1,291,262 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments66,089 74,668 33,682 6,497 471 
Policy loans(5,024)(414)(3,568)— — 
Policy loan repayments and interest3,453 754 20,355 — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (359,668)(20,258)(20,661)— (240,433)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(114,874)163,927 (65,911)(91,678)259,833 
Miscellaneous transactions(4,552)(37)(287)(32)(24,206)
Other charges(152,376)(135,639)(46,135)(5,597)(48,882)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS(566,952)83,001 (82,525)(90,810)(53,217)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS1,359,155 1,355,669 208,716 969 1,238,045 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period8,689,404 5,384,940 3,241,524 425,432 4,908,578 
End of period$10,048,559 $6,740,609 $3,450,240 $426,401 $6,146,623 
Beginning units2,148,289 1,261,075 987,810 131,486 1,284,521 
Units issued92,015 61,169 20,359 37,294 247,389 
Units redeemed(247,870)(51,547)(44,463)(61,986)(251,593)
Ending units1,992,434 1,270,697 963,706 106,794 1,280,317 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A30


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
BNY Mellon VIF, Opportunistic Small Cap Portfolio (Initial Shares)PSF Small-Cap Value Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Focused Blend Portfolio (Class I)Goldman Sachs VIT Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (Institutional Shares)Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (Series I)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/20214/30/2021**
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(1,539)$(416,019)$(53,031)$1,875 $917 
Capital gains distributions received — — — 130,059 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed71,128 5,379,239 908,737 1,010 (4,478)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments182,976 33,189,579 4,388,472 (51,956)7,280 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 252,565 38,152,799 5,244,178 80,988 3,719 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments24,156 15,719,316 3,925,007 5,682 963 
Policy loans— (1,332,503)(426,652)— — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— 1,024,466 228,781 243 — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (58,708)(3,744,399)(1,036,386)— — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(49,091)21,147,633 2,349,574 240,017 (55,875)
Miscellaneous transactions(938)4,586 2,035 (97)(2)
Other charges(28,709)(7,480,909)(1,668,175)(5,953)(146)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS(113,290)25,338,190 3,374,184 239,892 (55,060)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS139,275 63,490,989 8,618,362 320,880 (51,341)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period1,536,278 138,800,074 30,375,762 287,873 51,341 
End of period$1,675,553 $202,291,063 $38,994,124 $608,753 $— 
Beginning units988,997 23,601,637 1,058,412 67,825 24,187 
Units issued50,046 3,152,138 194,116 49,369 438 
Units redeemed(111,000)(1,923,264)(55,862)(1,098)(24,625)
Ending units928,043 24,830,511 1,196,666 116,096 — 

** Date subaccount was no longer available for investment.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (Series I)Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (Service Shares)Janus Henderson VIT Balanced Portfolio (Service Shares)Invesco V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund (Series II)Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Service Shares)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(1,128)$(427)$81 $(104)$(18,923)
Capital gains distributions received 53,742 54,000 157 5,376 419,875 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed14,598 195,937 38,815 8,373 165,726 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments6,986 (96,167)(45,707)(4,226)891,695 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 74,198 153,343 (6,654)9,419 1,458,373 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments11,733 12,661 168 — 199,849 
Policy loans— — — — (103,632)
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — 106,313 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits — (4,994)(38,606)(12,098)(200,272)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(20,269)(347,483)(690,865)— (80,070)
Miscellaneous transactions(242)(58)(1,225)(244)961 
Other charges(7,889)(13,235)(1,606)(5,074)(151,786)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS(16,667)(353,109)(732,134)(17,416)(228,637)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS57,531 (199,766)(738,788)(7,997)1,229,736 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period530,567 1,203,296 770,074 52,591 7,505,512 
End of period$588,098 $1,003,530 $31,286 $44,594 $8,735,248 
Beginning units369,715 366,483 192,480 20,916 1,855,995 
Units issued7,712 99,809 627 10 38,873 
Units redeemed(18,524)(203,509)(186,405)(5,966)(91,026)
Ending units358,903 262,783 6,702 14,960 1,803,842 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A32


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I)Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (Service Shares)PSF International Growth Portfolio (Class I)M Large Cap Growth FundM Capital Appreciation Fund
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(509,828)$109,861 $(84,732)$(2,470)$(2,132)
Capital gains distributions received — — — 946,862 463,731 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed7,165,997 308,372 2,211,666 67,661 246,716 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments14,397,338 837,438 3,460,291 (34,561)(422,921)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 21,053,507 1,255,671 5,587,225 977,492 285,394 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments17,483,203 951,665 2,748,579 238,669 194,267 
Policy loans(1,835,055)(127,088)(387,044)(1,145)(656)
Policy loan repayments and interest1,314,739 65,842 276,640 492 47 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (5,728,246)(350,980)(1,618,958)— — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option22,552,089 2,174,334 (337,297)51,020 99,374 
Miscellaneous transactions28,484 4,124 (9,774)(101)888 
Other charges(7,814,476)(357,340)(1,185,643)(171,281)(131,862)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS26,000,738 2,360,557 (513,497)117,654 162,058 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS47,054,245 3,616,228 5,073,728 1,095,146 447,452 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period200,435,508 9,688,432 45,520,621 4,457,537 2,350,775 
End of period$247,489,753 $13,304,660 $50,594,349 $5,552,683 $2,798,227 
Beginning units24,451,378 1,439,879 11,211,509 91,983 66,838 
Units issued1,935,494 702,062 916,346 9,067 121,597 
Units redeemed(1,393,397)(496,643)(821,244)(6,205)(118,612)
Ending units24,993,475 1,645,298 11,306,611 94,845 69,823 






The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A33


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
M International Equity FundM Large Cap Value FundProFund VP Asia 30ProFund VP Basic MaterialsProFund VP Bear
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$77,719 $52,714 $(12)$— $— 
Capital gains distributions received — — 671 30 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed24,849 38,359 14 40 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments210,176 739,554 (1,578)249 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 312,744 830,627 (905)286 43 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments200,867 203,649 215 75 — 
Policy loans(93)(494)— — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest69 — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits — — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option233,856 (79,948)— — (49)
Miscellaneous transactions(123)185 — — (53)
Other charges(103,852)(119,025)(58)(23)— 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS330,724 4,375 157 52 (102)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS643,468 835,002 (748)338 (59)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period2,704,905 2,760,603 4,686 1,111 59 
End of period$3,348,373 $3,595,605 $3,938 $1,449 $— 
Beginning units145,809 113,524 851 316 614 
Units issued26,268 12,734 39 18 488,963 
Units redeemed(8,412)(9,650)(10)(5)(489,577)
Ending units163,665 116,608 880 329 — 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A34


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP BiotechnologyProFund VP UltraBullProFund VP Consumer ServicesProFund VP Oil & GasProFund VP Europe 30
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(8)$(315)$(7)$$93 
Capital gains distributions received 21 — 190 — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed128 213,279 59 (15)21 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments354 (1)(9)130 2,824 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 495 212,963 233 120 2,938 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments75 — — — 705 
Policy loans— — — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits — — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option— 241,494 — — — 
Miscellaneous transactions— 13,737 — — — 
Other charges(402)(258)(545)(17)(219)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS(327)254,973 (545)(17)486 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS168 467,936 (312)103 3,424 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period3,331 316,112 2,571 237 12,029 
End of period$3,499 $784,048 $2,259 $340 $15,453 
Beginning units422 39,115 467 142 5,790 
Units issued1,778,147 — — 288 
Units redeemed(44)(1,755,761)(93)(8)(90)
Ending units384 61,501 374 134 5,988 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A35


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP FinancialsProFund VP Health CareProFund VP JapanProFund VP Mid-Cap GrowthProFund VP Mid-Cap Value
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$$(8)$(18)$(8)$
Capital gains distributions received 98 318 1,014 283 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed103 24 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments272 342 (762)215 684 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 380 755 258 498 694 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments75 75 286 150 150 
Policy loans— — — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits — — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option— — — — — 
Miscellaneous transactions— — — — — 
Other charges(28)(503)(117)(60)(54)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS47 (428)169 90 96 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS427 327 427 588 790 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period1,267 3,798 7,088 2,960 2,435 
End of period$1,694 $4,125 $7,515 $3,548 $3,225 
Beginning units624 786 2,424 580 576 
Units issued31 10 93 26 29 
Units redeemed(11)(92)(37)(11)(10)
Ending units644 704 2,480 595 595 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A36


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP Government Money MarketProFund VP NASDAQ-100ProFund VP PharmaceuticalsProFund VP Precious MetalsProFund VP Real Estate
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(2,511)$(121)$(1)$(2)$(6)
Capital gains distributions received — 5,724 17 — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed— 43,397 (19)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments— (17,424)118 (49)912 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS (2,511)31,576 136 (70)914 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments225 357 76 — — 
Policy loans— — — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits — — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(745,262)(23,066)— — — 
Miscellaneous transactions(504)— — — — 
Other charges(2,144)(2,037)(24)(40)(163)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS(747,685)(24,746)52 (40)(163)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS(750,196)6,830 188 (110)751 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period1,017,041 35,676 1,239 781 2,566 
End of period$266,845 $42,506 $1,427 $671 $3,317 
Beginning units954,269 3,557 486 486 775 
Units issued26,976,612 155,224 27 — — 
Units redeemed(27,679,776)(155,377)(8)(26)(42)
Ending units251,105 3,404 505 460 733 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A37


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP Short NASDAQ-100ProFund VP Small-CapProFund VP Small-Cap GrowthProFund VP TechnologyProFund VP Telecommunications
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$— $(24)$(65)$(7)$
Capital gains distributions received — 362 1,721 223 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed32 141 38 31 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments632 2,929 630 164 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 40 1,111 4,623 877 173 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments— — 881 75 76 
Policy loans— — — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits — — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(43)— — — — 
Miscellaneous transactions(140)— — — — 
Other charges— (544)(241)(53)(19)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS(183)(544)640 22 57 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS(143)567 5,263 899 230 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period143 8,824 22,570 2,532 937 
End of period$— $9,391 $27,833 $3,431 $1,167 
Beginning units4,457 1,976 3,975 293 467 
Units issued1,440,293 — 136 34 
Units redeemed(1,444,750)(108)(38)(5)(8)
Ending units— 1,868 4,073 295 493 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A38


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP U.S. Government PlusProFund VP UltraMid-CapProFund VP UltraNASDAQ-100ProFund VP UltraSmall-CapProFund VP Bull
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(38)$(92)$(175)$(62)$(2,302)
Capital gains distributions received 2,686 — 66,901 3,323 1,801 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed31,687 (81,627)11,583 207,020 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(3,839)— (3)— (2,236)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS (1,188)31,595 (14,904)14,844 204,283 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments706 — — — 750 
Policy loans— — — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits — — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option— (30,328)772,270 (15,206)(199,812)
Miscellaneous transactions— (1,267)31,084 362 4,051 
Other charges(140)— (65)— (2,699)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS566 (31,595)803,289 (14,844)(197,710)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS(622)— 788,385 — 6,573 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period16,651 — 779,742 — 26,666 
End of period$16,029 $— $1,568,127 $— $33,239 
Beginning units5,562 — 18,331 — 6,582 
Units issued267 392,171 187,076 310,219 4,209,490 
Units redeemed(52)(392,171)(181,175)(310,219)(4,209,562)
Ending units5,777 — 24,232 — 6,510 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A39


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP UtilitiesAST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth PortfolioAST Cohen & Steers Realty PortfolioAST J.P. Morgan Tactical Preservation PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Value Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$15 $(620,978)$(19,566)$(37,732)$(91,650)
Capital gains distributions received — — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed(1)7,695,981 454,706 310,844 499,165 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments172 35,719,626 6,232,821 1,184,958 9,095,883 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 186 42,794,629 6,667,961 1,458,070 9,503,398 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments76 32,827,637 1,965,250 2,500,552 9,030,176 
Policy loans— (2,249,933)(262,033)(257,229)(172,253)
Policy loan repayments and interest— 1,196,884 215,202 161,769 78,555 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits — (6,141,969)(627,046)(402,565)(621,049)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option— 36,239,403 371,903 2,605,349 12,052,785 
Miscellaneous transactions— 17,617 (1,195)(1,431)4,316 
Other charges(23)(14,949,857)(652,562)(1,080,261)(2,877,144)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS53 46,939,782 1,009,519 3,526,184 17,495,386 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS239 89,734,411 7,677,480 4,984,254 26,998,784 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period1,210 234,164,789 15,240,256 17,326,793 31,293,163 
End of period$1,449 $323,899,200 $22,917,736 $22,311,047 $58,291,947 
Beginning units264 6,489,982 513,151 750,224 2,020,709 
Units issued16 1,821,973 64,692 201,226 1,252,573 
Units redeemed(5)(306,885)(33,303)(54,879)(138,534)
Ending units275 8,005,070 544,540 896,571 3,134,748 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Small-Cap Value PortfolioAST Mid-Cap Growth PortfolioAST Hotchkis & Wiley Large-Cap Value PortfolioAST Loomis Sayles Large-Cap Growth PortfolioAST MFS Growth Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(16,166)$(158,269)$(167,841)$(118,270)$(251,400)
Capital gains distributions received — — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed539,776 1,567,324 2,086,616 1,807,688 1,447,422 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments3,526,363 6,128,643 16,401,308 7,509,324 23,267,111 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 4,049,973 7,537,698 18,320,083 9,198,742 24,463,133 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments1,630,342 10,855,015 7,678,305 4,619,810 18,128,477 
Policy loans(238,322)(540,054)(701,423)(463,370)(454,978)
Policy loan repayments and interest121,206 237,006 508,331 382,253 229,313 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (515,043)(1,164,056)(1,631,258)(1,350,569)(1,351,119)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option339,150 11,380,663 12,859,085 3,597,537 21,376,180 
Miscellaneous transactions(625)(526)(450)(2,706)19,120 
Other charges(553,206)(4,844,491)(3,460,199)(2,222,854)(8,068,924)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS783,502 15,923,557 15,252,391 4,560,101 29,878,069 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS4,833,475 23,461,255 33,572,474 13,758,843 54,341,202 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period12,760,602 67,277,067 60,994,479 48,399,611 90,946,760 
End of period$17,594,077 $90,738,322 $94,566,953 $62,158,454 $145,287,962 
Beginning units440,414 2,674,597 3,258,565 1,341,893 3,106,548 
Units issued60,805 905,179 1,039,586 257,780 1,053,921 
Units redeemed(35,463)(227,608)(209,949)(78,905)(91,232)
Ending units465,756 3,352,168 4,088,202 1,520,768 4,069,237 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A41


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Small-Cap Growth PortfolioAST BlackRock Low Duration Bond PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Natural Resources PortfolioAST MFS Global Equity PortfolioAST J.P. Morgan International Equity Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(117,140)$(87,199)$(21,034)$(165,694)$(138,944)
Capital gains distributions received — — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed3,168,067 124,734 227,989 1,117,150 524,122 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(854,093)(409,695)4,136,048 11,072,092 6,088,754 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 2,196,834 (372,160)4,343,003 12,023,548 6,473,932 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments3,501,984 5,990,796 2,050,180 11,130,606 11,305,391 
Policy loans(885,616)(98,966)(317,187)(279,389)(318,475)
Policy loan repayments and interest477,655 71,911 277,814 219,511 155,183 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (2,043,876)(1,194,508)(803,231)(1,114,604)(703,114)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(320,216)15,207,033 (317,145)13,028,025 20,575,255 
Miscellaneous transactions23,509 2,468 (1,687)6,966 24,734 
Other charges(1,571,933)(2,948,369)(746,061)(4,684,371)(3,909,978)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS(818,493)17,030,365 142,683 18,306,744 27,128,996 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS1,378,341 16,658,205 4,485,686 30,330,292 33,602,928 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period54,781,364 27,591,442 18,247,476 64,097,961 48,750,120 
End of period$56,159,705 $44,249,647 $22,733,162 $94,428,253 $82,353,048 
Beginning units1,168,884 2,378,920 1,161,078 3,188,789 3,155,012 
Units issued146,488 2,038,798 82,043 1,069,952 1,947,652 
Units redeemed(168,113)(528,649)(73,483)(167,815)(140,128)
Ending units1,147,259 3,889,069 1,169,638 4,090,926 4,962,536 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A42


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
Neuberger Berman AMT Sustainable Equity Portfolio (Class S)American Century VP Mid Cap Value Fund (Class I)BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Portfolio, Inc. (Service Shares)BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Service Shares)MFS® Utilities Series (Initial Class)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(75)$142,575 $28,919 $26,596 $532,115 
Capital gains distributions received 164,733 — 168,008 78,924 1,152,649 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed154,422 238,113 121,627 659,465 291,351 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments1,229,723 2,273,528 1,803,908 2,353,701 2,515,136 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 1,548,803 2,654,216 2,122,462 3,118,686 4,491,251 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments1,383,326 1,336,020 2,126,179 1,568,583 4,639,622 
Policy loans(18,223)(191,524)(39,271)(161,220)(369,341)
Policy loan repayments and interest15,992 137,420 30,784 62,778 205,706 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (118,467)(331,127)(184,101)(262,484)(663,126)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option2,863,950 (605,732)5,279,386 (501,073)4,345,575 
Miscellaneous transactions8,454 (2,284)26,475 5,503 (7,695)
Other charges(436,726)(471,928)(684,721)(762,397)(2,007,605)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS3,698,306 (129,155)6,554,731 (50,310)6,143,136 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS5,247,109 2,525,061 8,677,193 3,068,376 10,634,387 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period5,329,845 11,609,229 5,334,184 12,471,467 28,192,568 
End of period$10,576,954 $14,134,290 $14,011,377 $15,539,843 $38,826,955 
Beginning units250,365 364,986 202,216 783,167 1,619,726 
Units issued216,413 35,740 309,212 247,491 534,215 
Units redeemed(35,290)(39,572)(25,361)(248,162)(151,537)
Ending units431,488 361,154 486,067 782,496 2,002,404 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A43


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST BlackRock/Loomis Sayles Bond PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation PortfolioAST Wellington Management Hedged Equity PortfolioAST Balanced Asset Allocation PortfolioAST Preservation Asset Allocation Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(159,373)$(238,255)$(135,514)$(574,826)$(89,962)
Capital gains distributions received — — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed694,012 866,500 2,855,613 6,110,759 1,145,787 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(1,448,465)10,026,260 7,152,169 29,818,680 1,391,646 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS (913,826)10,654,505 9,872,268 35,354,613 2,447,471 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments5,930,185 10,637,576 6,770,102 29,349,777 3,457,285 
Policy loans(624,631)(314,248)(1,556,997)(2,639,912)(348,371)
Policy loan repayments and interest584,962 128,525 949,581 1,718,207 179,628 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (1,934,710)(943,212)(4,267,995)(9,707,156)(1,798,470)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option7,140,226 36,897,386 644,874 21,840,730 2,163,440 
Miscellaneous transactions1,188 5,594 3,508 (18,153)(641)
Other charges(2,991,967)(5,687,767)(3,196,031)(15,936,256)(2,071,629)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS8,105,253 40,723,854 (652,958)24,607,237 1,581,242 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS7,191,427 51,378,359 9,219,310 59,961,850 4,028,713 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period65,836,137 70,544,710 83,052,560 267,274,287 40,098,465 
End of period$73,027,564 $121,923,069 $92,271,870 $327,236,137 $44,127,178 
Beginning units4,628,642 2,288,299 3,792,380 11,063,984 2,032,600 
Units issued1,024,176 1,334,331 310,527 1,573,166 281,739 
Units redeemed(367,460)(95,579)(289,837)(605,719)(203,736)
Ending units5,285,358 3,527,051 3,813,070 12,031,431 2,110,603 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A44


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Fidelity Institutional AM® Quantitative PortfolioAST Prudential Growth Allocation PortfolioAST Advanced Strategies PortfolioAST AllianzGI World Trends PortfolioAST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
10/15/2021**12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(31,564)$(223,693)$(67,581)$(27,759)$(435,092)
Capital gains distributions received — — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed4,592,039 1,662,540 295,942 126,391 4,793,276 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(3,182,594)11,886,218 3,089,771 1,013,085 21,890,279 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 1,377,881 13,325,065 3,318,132 1,111,717 26,248,463 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments2,260,059 11,323,442 3,654,744 1,276,724 21,593,722 
Policy loans(116,430)(386,690)(152,749)(52,632)(3,050,710)
Policy loan repayments and interest84,042 221,050 99,644 57,245 1,815,880 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (98,520)(606,980)(395,362)(86,272)(8,194,336)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(17,110,282)7,996,619 3,676,060 801,799 4,516,345 
Miscellaneous transactions241 (9,950)(403)(63)(11,513)
Other charges(856,812)(5,908,909)(1,880,436)(679,585)(10,138,526)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS(15,837,702)12,628,582 5,001,498 1,317,216 6,530,862 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS(14,459,821)25,953,647 8,319,630 2,428,933 32,779,325 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period14,459,821 75,267,334 22,805,873 9,614,121 225,644,342 
End of period$— $101,220,981 $31,125,503 $12,043,054 $258,423,667 
Beginning units547,366 2,612,868 722,078 375,258 13,962,170 
Units issued83,657 615,152 175,340 65,577 1,207,792 
Units redeemed(631,023)(209,534)(29,466)(16,858)(825,386)
Ending units— 3,018,486 867,952 423,977 14,344,576 

** Date subaccount was no longer available for investment.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A45


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
TOPS® Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Conservative ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$208,683 $271,545 $26,669 $372,855 $489,685 
Capital gains distributions received — — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed438,290 243,468 80,996 604,801 764,210 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments6,845,650 2,684,794 171,570 6,866,041 4,648,189 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 7,492,623 3,199,807 279,235 7,843,697 5,902,084 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments8,532,626 8,828,915 613,458 10,702,535 8,837,569 
Policy loans(136,369)(117,267)(6,522)(185,701)(134,470)
Policy loan repayments and interest67,456 13,292 13,196 205,491 94,116 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (327,498)(406,501)(313,131)(647,116)(507,581)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option24,974,715 12,458,350 916,492 14,143,565 7,652,603 
Miscellaneous transactions(3,021)(1,724)108 2,019 (9,817)
Other charges(3,976,787)(3,443,978)(361,297)(4,445,048)(3,394,591)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS29,131,122 17,331,087 862,304 19,775,745 12,537,829 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS36,623,745 20,530,894 1,141,539 27,619,442 18,439,913 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period28,568,046 25,963,915 4,138,674 40,858,509 42,903,553 
End of period$65,191,791 $46,494,809 $5,280,213 $68,477,951 $61,343,466 
Beginning units1,584,099 1,869,599 318,652 2,357,801 2,683,177 
Units issued1,697,907 1,359,455 129,758 1,278,216 1,094,859 
Units redeemed(140,621)(139,722)(63,475)(161,430)(337,752)
Ending units3,141,385 3,089,332 384,935 3,474,587 3,440,284 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A46


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
TOPS® Managed Risk Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Managed Risk Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Managed Risk Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)American Funds IS Growth Fund (Class 2)American Funds IS Growth-Income Fund (Class 2)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$85,625 $183,005 $168,872 $26,614 $1,833,340 
Capital gains distributions received — — — 28,476,547 1,790,448 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed74,460 183,757 99,842 1,974,017 870,723 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments519,193 1,923,371 1,463,684 13,699,570 34,653,989 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 679,278 2,290,133 1,732,398 44,176,748 39,148,500 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments1,061,413 3,006,486 1,433,193 30,413,558 21,553,969 
Policy loans(57,735)(325,971)(92,815)(635,136)(469,507)
Policy loan repayments and interest6,136 253,702 80,989 645,494 365,545 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (113,433)(219,823)(110,803)(1,923,487)(1,090,954)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option1,601,810 3,568,408 2,083,107 60,242,243 32,706,220 
Miscellaneous transactions225 6,476 (316)5,355 27,078 
Other charges(694,972)(1,519,283)(1,093,309)(14,527,817)(11,491,120)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS1,803,444 4,769,995 2,300,046 74,220,210 41,601,231 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS2,482,722 7,060,128 4,032,444 118,396,958 80,749,731 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period7,304,783 17,405,321 15,309,257 169,902,784 145,848,027 
End of period$9,787,505 $24,465,449 $19,341,701 $288,299,742 $226,597,758 
Beginning units485,685 1,102,932 962,159 5,912,458 6,871,541 
Units issued169,964 386,231 188,700 2,542,780 1,952,408 
Units redeemed(55,197)(106,361)(53,579)(218,688)(214,391)
Ending units600,452 1,382,802 1,097,280 8,236,550 8,609,558 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A47


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
American Funds IS International Fund (Class 2)Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio (Service Class 2)Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Portfolio (Service Class 2)Franklin Income VIP Fund (Class 2)Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund (Class 2)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$2,524,127 $(169,890)$120,661 $1,074,087 $122,566 
Capital gains distributions received — 11,156,700 11,993,166 — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed343,805 931,398 466,039 46,808 (26,942)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(5,449,591)8,491,270 1,075,210 2,508,026 678,228 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS (2,581,659)20,409,478 13,655,076 3,628,921 773,852 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments12,496,333 10,547,698 9,495,065 3,365,466 — 
Policy loans(156,218)(728,724)(301,889)(51,734)(2,137)
Policy loan repayments and interest150,528 427,600 285,572 61,433 — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (746,902)(1,079,583)(918,002)(243,669)(89,969)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option23,153,878 12,914,461 9,900,831 2,633,608 (94,250)
Miscellaneous transactions10,651 49,366 (17,269)(3,778)(5,345)
Other charges(5,585,442)(5,138,233)(4,185,649)(1,769,045)(163,801)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS29,322,828 16,992,585 14,258,659 3,992,281 (355,502)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS26,741,169 37,402,063 27,913,735 7,621,202 418,350 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period83,183,260 65,742,402 49,921,557 20,341,742 4,256,734 
End of period$109,924,429 $103,144,465 $77,835,292 $27,962,944 $4,675,084 
Beginning units5,654,553 3,140,746 3,074,104 1,600,913 343,584 
Units issued2,095,403 885,133 860,292 367,297 — 
Units redeemed(139,047)(131,820)(101,848)(78,334)(26,489)
Ending units7,610,909 3,894,059 3,832,548 1,889,876 317,095 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A48


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
Templeton Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)Hartford Capital Appreciation HLS Fund (Class IB)Hartford Disciplined Equity HLS Fund (Class IB)Hartford Dividend and Growth HLS Fund (Class IB)MFS® Total Return Bond Series (Initial Class)
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$89,574 $4,566 $28,931 $111,298 $1,757,435 
Capital gains distributions received — 311,023 540,529 555,289 5,196 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed(4,295)20,060 199,928 93,705 38,908 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments328,471 100,803 1,910,505 2,154,817 (2,394,738)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 413,750 436,452 2,679,893 2,915,109 (593,199)
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments1,518,914 426,411 1,198,047 1,440,638 10,030,657 
Policy loans(49,749)(15,362)(332,901)(279,088)(221,846)
Policy loan repayments and interest27,155 7,097 238,024 63,923 190,567 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (124,640)(70,151)(219,237)(272,644)(438,572)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option939,177 71,682 (417,926)178,116 13,829,257 
Miscellaneous transactions(620)(1,180)(395)4,743 2,698 
Other charges(829,444)(103,193)(394,710)(386,326)(5,118,855)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS1,480,793 315,304 70,902 749,362 18,273,906 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS1,894,543 751,756 2,750,795 3,664,471 17,680,707 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period8,988,971 2,932,607 10,823,004 8,896,996 58,673,998 
End of period$10,883,514 $3,684,363 $13,573,799 $12,561,467 $76,354,705 
Beginning units754,001 132,560 406,698 418,559 4,664,940 
Units issued162,376 18,752 36,788 60,230 1,582,499 
Units redeemed(43,657)(5,656)(35,699)(29,544)(107,343)
Ending units872,720 145,656 407,787 449,245 6,140,096 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A49


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
MFS® Value Series (Initial Class)Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund (Series I)Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Service Class 2)American Funds IS Washington Mutual Investors Fund (Class 2)AST Small-Cap Growth Opportunities Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$559,436 $468,322 $2,490,570 $536,749 $(16,125)
Capital gains distributions received 1,115,745 — 2,041,964 — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed385,628 241,077 5,790,151 212,390 672,649 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments8,552,710 7,468,714 63,097,240 8,832,785 (904,276)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 10,613,519 8,178,113 73,419,925 9,581,924 (247,752)
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments6,436,243 3,239,983 40,899,818 5,004,639 1,541,622 
Policy loans(111,991)(79,026)(766,475)(115,238)(369,329)
Policy loan repayments and interest80,506 118,127 392,732 62,230 246,893 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (399,659)(724,051)(1,492,041)(328,323)(589,083)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option5,855,487 1,907,238 44,135,225 7,745,963 402,345 
Miscellaneous transactions13,252 (4,640)19,842 (3,701)3,917 
Other charges(3,193,599)(2,108,903)(19,268,303)(2,613,442)(541,223)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS8,680,239 2,348,728 63,920,798 9,752,128 695,142 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS19,293,758 10,526,841 137,340,723 19,334,052 447,390 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period38,074,931 28,159,022 225,794,467 30,848,044 15,477,480 
End of period$57,368,689 $38,685,863 $363,135,190 $50,182,096 $15,924,870 
Beginning units2,351,584 1,808,389 10,298,113 1,738,753 326,212 
Units issued608,450 259,580 3,442,134 546,673 42,090 
Units redeemed(121,712)(129,815)(794,842)(66,308)(26,199)
Ending units2,838,322 1,938,154 12,945,405 2,219,118 342,103 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A50


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNTS
AST International Value PortfolioCalvert VP EAFE International Index Portfolio (Class F)Calvert VP NASDAQ 100 Index Portfolio (Class F)Calvert VP S&P MidCap 400 Index Portfolio (Class F)AST Global Bond Portfolio
1/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/20211/1/2021
tototototo
12/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/202112/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(144,405)$131,070 $24,626 $106,469 $(31,181)
Capital gains distributions received — — 1,809,801 481,212 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed594,021 71,105 279,765 65,764 4,566 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments3,968,550 367,704 4,635,179 1,991,074 (189,047)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 4,418,166 569,879 6,749,371 2,644,519 (215,662)
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments7,131,723 1,084,579 6,137,985 2,381,857 2,531,685 
Policy loans(423,383)(24,095)(83,680)(78,049)(80,606)
Policy loan repayments and interest547,203 11,074 31,543 24,633 68,904 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits (1,515,927)(24,775)(83,901)(28,690)(495,943)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option10,361,955 5,882,438 14,056,908 8,068,791 2,636,224 
Miscellaneous transactions14,700 9,784 3,769 1,762 2,419 
Other charges(2,627,653)(542,488)(2,381,284)(1,089,424)(995,195)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS13,488,618 6,396,517 17,681,340 9,280,880 3,667,488 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS17,906,784 6,966,396 24,430,711 11,925,399 3,451,826 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period58,572,671 3,359,409 16,168,672 8,544,673 13,566,234 
End of period$76,479,455 $10,325,805 $40,599,383 $20,470,072 $17,018,060 
Beginning units5,209,730 289,753 927,633 727,407 1,344,875 
Units issued1,448,151 586,364 1,001,633 707,000 567,634 
Units redeemed(326,442)(69,324)(83,438)(28,147)(196,976)
Ending units6,331,439 806,793 1,845,828 1,406,260 1,715,533 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A51


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2021
SUBACCOUNT
Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund (Series I)
4/30/2021*
to
12/31/2021
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$847 
Capital gains distributions received 483 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments1,365 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 2,701 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments1,540 
Policy loans— 
Policy loan repayments and interest— 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option47,601 
Miscellaneous transactions— 
Other charges(262)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER
TRANSACTIONS48,879 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS51,580 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period— 
End of period$51,580 
Beginning units— 
Units issued4,942 
Units redeemed(26)
Ending units4,916 

* Date subaccount became available for investment.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A52


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(257,681)$(973,053)$(309,670)$(186,687)$(131,119)
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed— 2,609,556 4,146,950 1,663,080 729,180 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments— 18,344,354 32,794,218 5,895,079 5,109,082 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS(257,681)19,980,857 36,631,498 7,371,472 5,707,143 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments958,290,323 18,776,270 9,141,688 9,385,146 4,698,743 
Policy loans(19,292,199)(1,182,837)(1,652,284)(303,404)(330,882)
Policy loan repayments and interest2,677,925 1,093,670 1,205,661 91,773 118,809 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(22,246,649)(16,302,429)(3,654,478)(636,815)(834,282)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(749,707,331)76,952,178 6,458,570 14,670,323 18,143,598 
Miscellaneous transactions(42,151)12,250 6,080 (3,702)(5,366)
Other charges(28,230,190)(11,586,045)(4,862,550)(5,431,442)(3,421,931)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS141,449,728 67,763,057 6,642,687 17,771,879 18,368,689 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS141,192,047 87,743,914 43,274,185 25,143,351 24,075,832 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period208,171,029 210,513,826 119,101,214 61,369,697 38,401,626 
End of period$349,363,076 $298,257,740 $162,375,399 $86,513,048 $62,477,458 
Beginning units93,849,920 45,749,450 29,364,414 3,032,271 2,419,635 
Units issued112,294,245 18,540,336 1,662,040 831,616 900,060 
Units redeemed(94,416,025)(7,266,560)(1,841,814)(293,628)(248,364)
Ending units111,728,140 57,023,226 29,184,640 3,570,259 3,071,331 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A53


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I)PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I)PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)PSF Global Portfolio (Class I)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(210,179)$(177,218)$(11,611)$(2,687,563)$(137,923)
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed1,947,483 478,664 (256,955)33,664,301 1,209,198 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments2,369,254 5,807,103 2,225,271 119,559,447 7,881,442 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS4,106,558 6,108,549 1,956,705 150,536,185 8,952,717 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments7,056,292 8,407,949 1,952,360 54,583,403 4,720,785 
Policy loans(1,110,950)(823,837)(203,010)(5,151,225)(672,101)
Policy loan repayments and interest923,629 552,981 102,218 2,560,617 451,712 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(2,717,352)(1,712,234)(315,855)(10,961,944)(918,510)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option7,748,142 9,838,088 361,604 77,421,005 9,730,338 
Miscellaneous transactions(7,644)(121)(2,785)(14,840)(4,042)
Other charges(3,401,213)(4,305,486)(602,993)(31,047,900)(2,231,341)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS8,490,904 11,957,340 1,291,539 87,389,116 11,076,841 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS12,597,462 18,065,889 3,248,244 237,925,301 20,029,558 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period91,588,538 75,938,569 12,686,224 778,613,871 47,095,501 
End of period$104,186,000 $94,004,458 $15,934,468 $1,016,539,172 $67,125,059 
Beginning units6,248,444 16,283,890 2,237,730 136,306,482 12,735,024 
Units issued1,164,766 2,372,935 472,599 14,389,855 2,095,383 
Units redeemed(688,584)(1,242,664)(199,652)(17,071,110)(912,541)
Ending units6,724,626 17,414,161 2,510,677 133,625,227 13,917,866 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A54


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class I)PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)T. Rowe Price International Stock PortfolioJanus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Institutional Shares)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(489,469)$(594,091)$(172,784)$1,745 $(10,583)
Capital gains distributions received— — — 1,557,397 265,971 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed637,994 15,133,228 2,474,884 358,809 153,013 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments5,031,274 96,910,766 2,832,946 3,105,201 551,982 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS5,179,799 111,449,903 5,135,046 5,023,152 960,383 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments— 15,006,297 2,372,704 430,126 77,472 
Policy loans(170,424)(2,882,783)(98,137)(16,816)(1,036)
Policy loan repayments and interest129,571 1,487,640 54,856 56,567 12,418 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits— (6,648,773)(305,078)(459,680)(183,451)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(3,125,107)21,407,733 (2,890,122)(4,412,542)(227,516)
Miscellaneous transactions(25,141)(400,919)(14,622)(17,184)(561)
Other charges(854,757)(8,548,730)(892,944)(286,495)(102,721)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS(4,045,858)19,420,465 (1,773,343)(4,706,024)(425,395)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS1,133,941 130,870,368 3,361,703 317,128 534,988 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period80,235,639 191,098,917 48,064,348 39,231,712 3,262,467 
End of period$81,369,580 $321,969,285 $51,426,051 $39,548,840 $3,797,455 
Beginning units18,312,200 39,457,064 3,679,729 19,185,588 1,561,256 
Units issued108,141 4,224,903 158,127 718,441 42,947 
Units redeemed(986,107)(3,751,532)(435,240)(2,867,200)(210,507)
Ending units17,434,234 39,930,435 3,402,616 17,036,829 1,393,696 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A55


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
MFS® Growth Series (Initial Class)American Century VP Value Fund (Class I)Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)American Century VP Disciplined Core Value Fund (Class I)BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Initial Shares)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(35,354)$85,150 $(21,252)$17,056 $23,156 
Capital gains distributions received482,380 143,349 341,787 47,665 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed443,826 160,574 (4,575)86,038 (251,347)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments1,307,125 (546,539)824,814 (60,506)659,391 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS2,197,977 (157,466)1,140,774 90,253 431,200 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments326,988 64,429 39,538 6,497 486 
Policy loans(4,950)(358)(4,327)— — 
Policy loan repayments and interest3,304 25,547 37,905 — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(316,879)(36,590)(83,564)— (7,054)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option260,110 (774,680)21,610 (649,557)605,725 
Miscellaneous transactions581 (12,005)375 95 (67,081)
Other charges(160,260)(135,997)(47,455)(19,201)(32,170)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS108,894 (869,654)(35,918)(662,166)499,906 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS2,306,871 (1,027,120)1,104,856 (571,913)931,106 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period6,382,533 6,412,060 2,136,668 997,345 3,977,472 
End of period$8,689,404 $5,384,940 $3,241,524 $425,432 $4,908,578 
Beginning units2,070,580 1,504,966 993,720 343,962 1,122,974 
Units issued408,206 85,126 119,747 191,297 709,137 
Units redeemed(330,497)(329,017)(125,657)(403,773)(547,590)
Ending units2,148,289 1,261,075 987,810 131,486 1,284,521 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A56


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
BNY Mellon VIF, Opportunistic Small Cap Portfolio (Initial Shares)PSF Small-Cap Value Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Focused Blend Portfolio (Class I)Goldman Sachs VIT Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (Institutional Shares)Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (Series I)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$2,147 $(232,412)$(32,659)$83 $933 
Capital gains distributions received— — — 3,402 1,113 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed67,703 1,443,817 776,305 (766)(123)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments402,669 5,849,520 6,234,467 20,609 (2,573)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS472,519 7,060,925 6,978,113 23,328 (650)
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments177,150 11,078,415 3,019,730 6,146 2,310 
Policy loans— (1,005,603)(362,076)— — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— 762,915 110,441 — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(268,748)(2,488,349)(610,401)— — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option533,654 19,256,059 1,937,554 — — 
Miscellaneous transactions(584)13,754 1,809 25 (2)
Other charges(33,356)(4,915,586)(1,382,696)(4,635)(511)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS408,116 22,701,605 2,714,361 1,536 1,797 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS880,635 29,762,530 9,692,474 24,864 1,147 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period655,643 109,037,544 20,683,288 263,009 50,194 
End of period$1,536,278 $138,800,074 $30,375,762 $287,873 $51,341 
Beginning units505,021 21,310,716 897,840 67,150 23,247 
Units issued690,676 3,659,695 232,496 2,026 1,200 
Units redeemed(206,700)(1,368,774)(71,924)(1,351)(260)
Ending units988,997 23,601,637 1,058,412 67,825 24,187 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A57


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (Series I)Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (Service Shares)Janus Henderson VIT Balanced Portfolio (Service Shares)Invesco V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund (Series II)Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Service Shares)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(846)$(1,757)$12,174 $(87)$6,661 
Capital gains distributions received40,064 85,379 5,817 3,783 531,246 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed3,569 73,699 242,189 1,406 244,710 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments124,097 44,411 (187,372)10,150 1,107,747 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS166,884 201,732 72,808 15,252 1,890,364 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments11,069 17,282 — — 207,073 
Policy loans— — — — (170,885)
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — 101,700 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits— — — (488)(306,309)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option— (236,224)(559,586)— (40,017)
Miscellaneous transactions60 (2,601)7,973 (12)(10)
Other charges(7,717)(16,391)(7,394)(4,756)(150,269)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS3,412 (237,934)(559,007)(5,256)(358,717)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS170,296 (36,202)(486,199)9,996 1,531,647 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period360,271 1,239,498 1,256,273 42,595 5,973,865 
End of period$530,567 $1,203,296 $770,074 $52,591 $7,505,512 
Beginning units366,084 449,035 357,347 23,711 1,953,565 
Units issued10,402 98,419 495,980 — 145,942 
Units redeemed(6,771)(180,971)(660,847)(2,795)(243,512)
Ending units369,715 366,483 192,480 20,916 1,855,995 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A58


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I)Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (Service Shares)PSF International Growth Portfolio (Class I)M Large Cap Growth FundM Capital Appreciation Fund
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(338,401)$87,340 $(63,860)$(1,760)$(1,173)
Capital gains distributions received— — — 500,742 45,731 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed8,565,907 (5,948)1,248,185 332,875 (14,665)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments54,835,187 1,295,260 9,715,932 202,233 354,208 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS63,062,693 1,376,652 10,900,257 1,034,090 384,101 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments10,602,348 898,660 2,451,597 238,858 188,810 
Policy loans(2,501,106)(110,000)(424,037)(522)(53)
Policy loan repayments and interest1,124,237 26,291 264,718 469 90 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(4,003,938)(292,438)(1,112,535)(4,400)(1,944)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option4,429,345 (372,073)310,057 (1,201,098)104,791 
Miscellaneous transactions(235,290)5,368 376 265 (25)
Other charges(5,699,188)(333,097)(1,079,118)(176,263)(106,107)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS3,716,408 (177,289)411,058 (1,142,691)185,562 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS66,779,101 1,199,363 11,311,315 (108,601)569,663 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period133,656,407 8,489,069 34,209,306 4,566,138 1,781,112 
End of period$200,435,508 $9,688,432 $45,520,621 $4,457,537 $2,350,775 
Beginning units24,999,587 1,454,755 11,167,123 122,125 57,676 
Units issued1,744,512 212,401 1,121,137 11,144 14,311 
Units redeemed(2,292,721)(227,277)(1,076,751)(41,286)(5,149)
Ending units24,451,378 1,439,879 11,211,509 91,983 66,838 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A59


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
M International Equity FundM Large Cap Value FundProFund VP Asia 30ProFund VP Basic MaterialsProFund VP Bear
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$37,721 $48,332 $31 $$(34)
Capital gains distributions received— 26,244 362 75 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed(9,908)1,484 (492)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments202,629 (120,237)817 74 (3)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS230,442 (44,177)1,217 154 (529)
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments188,847 209,730 216 75 — 
Policy loans(89)— — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest157 — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(6,054)(3,524)— — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(100,333)(858,277)— — (7,248)
Miscellaneous transactions22 719 — — 7,836 
Other charges(96,420)(113,639)(52)(20)— 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS(13,870)(764,991)164 55 588 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS216,572 (809,168)1,381 209 59 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period2,488,333 3,569,771 3,305 902 — 
End of period$2,704,905 $2,760,603 $4,686 $1,111 $59 
Beginning units141,647 143,040 812 298 — 
Units issued21,892 22,389 52 25 19,172,577 
Units redeemed(17,730)(51,905)(13)(7)(19,171,963)
Ending units145,809 113,524 851 316 614 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A60


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP BiotechnologyProFund VP UltraBullProFund VP Consumer ServicesProFund VP Oil & GasProFund VP Europe 30
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(7)$(274)$(6)$$266 
Capital gains distributions received214 — 744 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed96 (63,350)73 (28)(35)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments145 (229)(115)(1,381)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS448 (63,622)582 (134)(1,150)
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments75 — — — 706 
Policy loans— — — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits— — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option— (135,355)— — — 
Miscellaneous transactions— 5,404 — — — 
Other charges(387)— (488)(20)(236)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS(312)(129,951)(488)(20)470 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS136 (193,573)94 (154)(680)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period3,195 509,685 2,477 391 12,709 
End of period$3,331 $316,112 $2,571 $237 $12,029 
Beginning units466 75,385 577 153 5,538 
Units issued10 1,166,236 — — 374 
Units redeemed(54)(1,202,506)(110)(11)(122)
Ending units422 39,115 467 142 5,790 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A61


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP FinancialsProFund VP Health CareProFund VP JapanProFund VP Mid-Cap GrowthProFund VP Mid-Cap Value
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$$(9)$$(6)$
Capital gains distributions received83 445 — 218 167 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed85 12 (4)(9)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(114)(52)950 293 (102)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS(21)469 965 501 59 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments75 75 287 150 150 
Policy loans— — — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits— — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option— — — — — 
Miscellaneous transactions— — — — — 
Other charges(26)(473)(124)(54)(44)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS49 (398)163 96 106 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS28 71 1,128 597 165 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period1,239 3,727 5,960 2,363 2,270 
End of period$1,267 $3,798 $7,088 $2,960 $2,435 
Beginning units598 880 2,357 558 548 
Units issued41 18 119 35 41 
Units redeemed(15)(112)(52)(13)(13)
Ending units624 786 2,424 580 576 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A62


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP Government Money MarketProFund VP NASDAQ-100ProFund VP PharmaceuticalsProFund VP Precious MetalsProFund VP Real Estate
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(3,398)$(73)$(2)$— $35 
Capital gains distributions received— 2,092 — — 74 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed— 939 (2)(30)(28)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments— 8,321 138 189 (287)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS(3,398)11,279 134 159 (206)
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments225 357 75 — — 
Policy loans— — — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits— — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option169,622 — — — — 
Miscellaneous transactions(703)— — — — 
Other charges(3,800)(1,964)(26)(62)(206)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS165,344 (1,607)49 (62)(206)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS161,946 9,672 183 97 (412)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period855,095 26,004 1,056 684 2,978 
End of period$1,017,041 $35,676 $1,239 $781 $2,566 
Beginning units800,343 3,765 465 526 841 
Units issued19,803,829 45 33 — — 
Units redeemed(19,649,903)(253)(12)(40)(66)
Ending units954,269 3,557 486 486 775 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A63


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP Short NASDAQ-100ProFund VP Small-CapProFund VP Small-Cap GrowthProFund VP TechnologyProFund VP Telecommunications
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(34)$(14)$(43)$(5)$
Capital gains distributions received— 279 2,434 210 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed(5,681)(33)(30)26 (3)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(8)956 1,018 543 24 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS(5,723)1,188 3,379 774 26 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments— — 882 75 75 
Policy loans— — — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits— — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option(2,511)— — — — 
Miscellaneous transactions8,377 — — — — 
Other charges— (560)(202)(47)(19)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS5,866 (560)680 28 56 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS143 628 4,059 802 82 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period— 8,196 18,511 1,730 855 
End of period$143 $8,824 $22,570 $2,532 $937 
Beginning units— 2,143 3,817 289 439 
Units issued56,874,407 — 203 11 40 
Units redeemed(56,869,950)(167)(45)(7)(12)
Ending units4,457 1,976 3,975 293 467 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A64


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP U.S. Government PlusProFund VP UltraMid-CapProFund VP UltraNASDAQ-100ProFund VP UltraSmall-CapProFund VP Bull
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(35)$(21)$(219)$(67)$(224)
Capital gains distributions received1,205 — — — 1,142 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed70 (23,006)58,175 13,789 (4,383)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments1,478 — — (4,612)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS2,718 (23,027)57,959 13,722 (8,077)
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments706 — — — 750 
Policy loans— — — — — 
Policy loan repayments and interest— — — — — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits— — — — — 
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option— 23,029 (42,444)(17,102)12,011 
Miscellaneous transactions— (2)(300)3,380 25 
Other charges(197)— — — (1,343)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS509 23,027 (42,744)(13,722)11,443 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS3,227 — 15,215 — 3,366 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period13,424 — 764,527 — 23,300 
End of period$16,651 $— $779,742 $— $26,666 
Beginning units5,398 — 33,398 — 6,657 
Units issued227 92,573 201,977 149,549 544,112 
Units redeemed(63)(92,573)(217,044)(149,549)(544,187)
Ending units5,562 — 18,331 — 6,582 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A65


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
ProFund VP UtilitiesAST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth PortfolioAST Cohen & Steers Realty PortfolioAST J.P. Morgan Tactical Preservation PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Value Portfolio
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$15 $(356,916)$(14,276)$(26,386)$(39,027)
Capital gains distributions received256 — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed4,514,946 281,791 235,759 180,879 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(304)55,516,688 (640,482)1,481,471 1,697,751 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS(32)59,674,718 (372,967)1,690,844 1,839,603 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments75 19,642,978 1,814,375 1,969,849 3,912,801 
Policy loans— (1,437,829)(200,337)(480,358)(154,955)
Policy loan repayments and interest— 568,934 87,918 84,614 57,883 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits— (3,176,848)(421,488)(299,972)(347,543)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option— 40,080,522 47,595 1,221,710 7,131,279 
Miscellaneous transactions— 22,322 (3,473)(1,890)(7,491)
Other charges(27)(9,972,845)(653,626)(929,012)(1,547,108)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS48 45,727,234 670,964 1,564,941 9,044,866 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS16 105,401,952 297,997 3,255,785 10,884,469 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period1,194 128,762,837 14,942,259 14,071,008 20,408,694 
End of period$1,210 $234,164,789 $15,240,256 $17,326,793 $31,293,163 
Beginning units254 4,598,668 485,328 677,236 1,273,054 
Units issued17 2,159,209 62,730 140,901 926,708 
Units redeemed(7)(267,895)(34,907)(67,913)(179,053)
Ending units264 6,489,982 513,151 750,224 2,020,709 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A66


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Small-Cap Value PortfolioAST Mid-Cap Growth PortfolioAST Hotchkis & Wiley Large-Cap Value PortfolioAST Loomis Sayles Large-Cap Growth PortfolioAST MFS Growth Portfolio
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(9,914)$(90,705)$(97,750)$(79,494)$(130,436)
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed115,890 950,982 715,825 1,697,959 1,216,775 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments246,712 15,433,280 1,096,793 9,469,231 17,206,402 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS352,688 16,293,557 1,714,868 11,087,696 18,292,741 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments1,514,858 7,033,977 5,330,007 3,070,999 10,408,859 
Policy loans(367,534)(397,763)(665,343)(702,534)(251,211)
Policy loan repayments and interest97,096 165,308 443,940 303,352 213,567 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(255,143)(858,355)(1,338,707)(1,080,095)(1,249,445)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option268,724 10,041,894 4,637,602 3,568,428 24,487,055 
Miscellaneous transactions2,227 (11,632)(1,057)(7,250)17,724 
Other charges(455,981)(3,385,978)(2,323,535)(1,748,043)(5,165,550)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS804,247 12,587,451 6,082,907 3,404,857 28,460,999 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS1,156,935 28,881,008 7,797,775 14,492,553 46,753,740 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period11,603,667 38,396,059 53,196,704 33,907,058 44,193,020 
End of period$12,760,602 $67,277,067 $60,994,479 $48,399,611 $90,946,760 
Beginning units403,660 1,944,797 2,751,693 1,173,224 1,880,794 
Units issued64,350 887,840 703,852 271,737 1,353,767 
Units redeemed(27,596)(158,040)(196,980)(103,068)(128,013)
Ending units440,414 2,674,597 3,258,565 1,341,893 3,106,548 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A67


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Small-Cap Growth PortfolioAST BlackRock Low Duration Bond PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Natural Resources PortfolioAST MFS Global Equity PortfolioAST J.P. Morgan International Equity Portfolio
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(81,381)$(43,859)$(15,242)$(94,071)$(64,142)
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed2,042,935 404,991 (154,495)474,427 384,646 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments15,668,274 209,024 (29,286)7,926,222 5,789,353 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS17,629,828 570,156 (199,023)8,306,578 6,109,857 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments3,038,664 7,406,214 2,282,344 8,070,391 5,790,915 
Policy loans(646,721)(4,045,710)(396,654)(214,457)(281,085)
Policy loan repayments and interest289,697 33,562 168,615 167,085 98,095 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(1,398,617)(258,510)(545,679)(994,997)(517,414)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option260,067 8,967,078 1,683 10,319,531 11,434,913 
Miscellaneous transactions(43,337)6,239 350 (191)(16,001)
Other charges(1,397,356)(2,089,346)(715,002)(3,390,403)(2,289,693)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS102,397 10,019,527 795,657 13,956,959 14,219,730 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS17,732,225 10,589,683 596,634 22,263,537 20,329,587 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period37,049,139 17,001,759 17,650,842 41,834,424 28,420,533 
End of period$54,781,364 $27,591,442 $18,247,476 $64,097,961 $48,750,120 
Beginning units1,171,222 1,425,987 1,097,119 2,292,719 1,980,905 
Units issued202,350 2,370,678 146,926 1,012,587 1,404,576 
Units redeemed(204,688)(1,417,745)(82,967)(116,517)(230,469)
Ending units1,168,884 2,378,920 1,161,078 3,188,789 3,155,012 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A68


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
Neuberger Berman AMT Sustainable Equity Portfolio (Class S)American Century VP Mid Cap Value Fund (Class I)BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Portfolio, Inc. (Service Shares)BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Service Shares)MFS® Utilities Series (Initial Class)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$6,377 $173,693 $15,506 $23,136 $552,271 
Capital gains distributions received143,617 — 26,604 — 616,128 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed41,063 (63,280)40,251 (80,839)96,323 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments676,018 82,938 666,446 1,259,420 587,835 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS867,075 193,351 748,807 1,201,717 1,852,557 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments490,605 1,459,805 528,123 1,389,532 3,819,678 
Policy loans(17,769)(103,658)(27,782)(83,742)(383,719)
Policy loan repayments and interest8,864 33,934 28,055 39,790 130,246 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(245,531)(221,520)(53,349)(117,641)(499,812)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option1,426,968 180,706 2,314,937 183,243 3,832,410 
Miscellaneous transactions(2,184)254 (1,192)(42,843)6,681 
Other charges(243,353)(476,534)(228,211)(620,883)(1,701,395)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS1,417,600 872,987 2,560,581 747,456 5,204,089 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS2,284,675 1,066,338 3,309,388 1,949,173 7,056,646 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period3,045,170 10,542,891 2,024,796 10,522,294 21,135,922 
End of period$5,329,845 $11,609,229 $5,334,184 $12,471,467 $28,192,568 
Beginning units176,760 335,248 97,119 692,139 1,226,955 
Units issued94,745 56,111 213,727 407,328 505,979 
Units redeemed(21,140)(26,373)(108,630)(316,300)(113,208)
Ending units250,365 364,986 202,216 783,167 1,619,726 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A69


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
AST BlackRock/Loomis Sayles Bond PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation PortfolioAST Wellington Management Hedged Equity PortfolioAST Balanced Asset Allocation PortfolioAST Preservation Asset Allocation Portfolio
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(135,590)$(131,438)$(115,276)$(423,326)$(77,426)
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed935,807 579,583 2,309,720 3,904,690 818,239 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments3,243,840 7,115,183 2,684,263 24,630,966 2,461,661 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS4,044,057 7,563,328 4,878,707 28,112,330 3,202,474 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments4,972,094 7,346,477 6,521,641 25,409,801 2,932,800 
Policy loans(750,378)(340,998)(2,665,787)(2,754,112)(454,350)
Policy loan repayments and interest618,416 111,531 848,195 1,903,027 262,042 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(1,606,097)(653,187)(2,034,905)(7,074,464)(1,042,090)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option4,455,954 14,222,490 (90,474)22,783,703 2,051,776 
Miscellaneous transactions(1,883)(49,839)54,734 (69,096)(4,722)
Other charges(2,742,288)(4,024,163)(3,000,695)(13,785,475)(1,973,108)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS4,945,818 16,612,311 (367,291)26,413,384 1,772,348 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS8,989,875 24,175,639 4,511,416 54,525,714 4,974,822 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period56,846,262 46,369,071 78,541,144 212,748,573 35,123,643 
End of period$65,836,137 $70,544,710 $83,052,560 $267,274,287 $40,098,465 
Beginning units4,208,070 1,688,399 3,721,007 9,821,018 1,938,345 
Units issued873,448 694,452 553,610 1,807,761 285,579 
Units redeemed(452,876)(94,552)(482,237)(564,795)(191,324)
Ending units4,628,642 2,288,299 3,792,380 11,063,984 2,032,600 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A70


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
AST Fidelity Institutional AM® Quantitative PortfolioAST Prudential Growth Allocation PortfolioAST Advanced Strategies PortfolioAST AllianzGI World Trends PortfolioAST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(29,348)$(153,280)$(45,689)$(19,683)$(361,147)
Capital gains distributions received— — — — — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed136,885 622,622 196,721 112,019 3,931,940 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments1,109,092 4,267,395 2,164,824 1,088,771 6,308,537 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS1,216,629 4,736,737 2,315,856 1,181,107 9,879,330 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments2,465,763 9,042,733 2,979,201 1,055,020 19,759,403 
Policy loans(98,139)(365,366)(213,079)(84,488)(2,984,164)
Policy loan repayments and interest23,594 97,996 45,468 21,455 1,994,604 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(111,126)(893,190)(325,234)(211,107)(9,896,798)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option958,169 9,162,111 3,012,231 1,760,108 2,131,324 
Miscellaneous transactions(2,449)10,521 1,917 (2,526)38,344 
Other charges(1,045,567)(4,952,510)(1,530,641)(600,161)(9,648,260)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS2,190,245 12,102,295 3,969,863 1,938,301 1,394,453 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS3,406,874 16,839,032 6,285,719 3,119,408 11,273,783 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period11,052,947 58,428,302 16,520,154 6,494,713 214,370,559 
End of period$14,459,821 $75,267,334 $22,805,873 $9,614,121 $225,644,342 
Beginning units453,915 2,141,750 577,477 288,519 13,873,508 
Units issued135,221 631,515 181,500 116,880 1,260,793 
Units redeemed(41,770)(160,397)(36,899)(30,141)(1,172,131)
Ending units547,366 2,612,868 722,078 375,258 13,962,170 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A71


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
TOPS® Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Conservative ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$231,081 $261,796 $53,863 $453,140 $446,584 
Capital gains distributions received212,243 6,953 5,690 187,336 65,027 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed34,046 55,748 53,483 25,228 13,937 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments3,269,715 1,769,966 195,201 4,091,459 3,707,498 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS3,747,085 2,094,463 308,237 4,757,163 4,233,046 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments4,883,142 4,033,405 441,263 6,405,381 5,868,960 
Policy loans(217,886)(46,389)(42,886)(120,055)(428,382)
Policy loan repayments and interest13,128 44,515 19,734 34,812 56,995 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(327,269)(126,737)(41,262)(328,366)(68,363)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option8,013,848 5,960,498 1,309,526 8,951,061 8,222,084 
Miscellaneous transactions14,155 1,924 3,091 9,109 (3,129)
Other charges(1,854,566)(1,859,484)(407,540)(2,703,220)(2,410,123)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS10,524,552 8,007,732 1,281,926 12,248,722 11,238,042 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS14,271,637 10,102,195 1,590,163 17,005,885 15,471,088 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period14,296,409 15,861,720 2,548,511 23,852,624 27,432,465 
End of period$28,568,046 $25,963,915 $4,138,674 $40,858,509 $42,903,553 
Beginning units843,377 1,219,855 209,732 1,479,331 1,860,719 
Units issued830,213 801,441 227,035 1,002,659 971,235 
Units redeemed(89,491)(151,697)(118,115)(124,189)(148,777)
Ending units1,584,099 1,869,599 318,652 2,357,801 2,683,177 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A72


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
TOPS® Managed Risk Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Managed Risk Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)TOPS® Managed Risk Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)American Funds IS Growth Fund (Class 2)American Funds IS Growth-Income Fund (Class 2)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$122,117 $291,480 $243,346 $107,680 $1,398,982 
Capital gains distributions received83,466 — 102,263 2,465,880 2,676,241 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed(11,954)(53,847)(47,401)604,218 340,413 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments183,566 723,499 596,870 48,388,922 13,137,148 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS377,195 961,132 895,078 51,566,700 17,552,784 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments831,219 1,911,831 3,696,013 15,642,620 14,528,048 
Policy loans(11,581)(50,453)(202,493)(506,005)(273,841)
Policy loan repayments and interest3,856 13,868 145,730 168,351 233,338 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(29,654)(135,561)(402,980)(903,280)(6,210,792)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option907,632 5,173,832 1,536,382 32,568,259 35,423,183 
Miscellaneous transactions462 (1,768)16,866 (12,840)(12,455)
Other charges(570,090)(1,202,244)(944,502)(8,237,189)(7,708,390)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS1,131,844 5,709,505 3,845,016 38,719,916 35,979,091 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS1,509,039 6,670,637 4,740,094 90,286,616 53,531,875 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period5,795,744 10,734,684 10,569,163 79,616,168 92,316,152 
End of period$7,304,783 $17,405,321 $15,309,257 $169,902,784 $145,848,027 
Beginning units406,974 714,221 702,976 4,202,468 4,932,045 
Units issued151,942 464,215 362,945 1,871,638 2,373,522 
Units redeemed(73,231)(75,504)(103,762)(161,648)(434,026)
Ending units485,685 1,102,932 962,159 5,912,458 6,871,541 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A73


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
American Funds IS International Fund (Class 2)Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio (Service Class 2)Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Portfolio (Service Class 2)Franklin Income VIP Fund (Class 2)Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund (Class 2)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$300,833 $(76,008)$72,231 $904,893 $101,243 
Capital gains distributions received— 227,132 — 13,348 153,148 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed128,642 248,369 96,206 (54,034)(138,979)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments11,130,433 13,366,349 8,141,578 (387,730)(442,252)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS11,559,908 13,765,842 8,310,015 476,477 (326,840)
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments8,429,955 7,664,654 6,097,483 2,580,474 (1,663)
Policy loans(125,183)(266,648)(183,479)(37,919)(2,200)
Policy loan repayments and interest96,035 158,528 100,393 18,267 — 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(433,321)(601,545)(360,290)(117,344)(90,282)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option16,024,014 10,711,774 8,796,767 3,423,500 (152,778)
Miscellaneous transactions(4,184)(17,518)(30,254)2,621 2,130 
Other charges(3,926,981)(3,706,241)(2,790,031)(1,414,673)(195,364)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS20,060,335 13,943,004 11,630,589 4,454,926 (440,157)
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS31,620,243 27,708,846 19,940,604 4,931,403 (766,997)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period51,563,017 38,033,556 29,980,953 15,410,339 5,023,731 
End of period$83,183,260 $65,742,402 $49,921,557 $20,341,742 $4,256,734 
Beginning units3,978,675 2,344,482 2,163,793 1,215,410 384,581 
Units issued1,942,406 904,286 1,065,726 446,122 — 
Units redeemed(266,528)(108,022)(155,415)(60,619)(40,997)
Ending units5,654,553 3,140,746 3,074,104 1,600,913 343,584 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A74


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
Templeton Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)Hartford Capital Appreciation HLS Fund (Class IB)Hartford Disciplined Equity HLS Fund (Class IB)Hartford Dividend and Growth HLS Fund (Class IB)MFS® Total Return Bond Series (Initial Class)
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$184,918 $15,784 $16,761 $130,525 $1,612,272 
Capital gains distributions received— 186,914 165,247 417,818 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed(91,589)(2,568)24,564 (127,689)95,236 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments554,028 321,655 1,170,072 248,118 2,034,295 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS647,357 521,785 1,376,644 668,772 3,741,803 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments1,170,415 437,201 542,631 1,521,948 6,901,517 
Policy loans(39,049)(9,585)(106,016)(143,423)(169,768)
Policy loan repayments and interest18,935 609 5,430 32,241 60,489 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(202,589)(27,376)(163,250)(605,133)(1,105,477)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option1,378,350 3,058 7,190,586 409,325 17,075,238 
Miscellaneous transactions3,311 (158)(1,983)(25,231)3,234 
Other charges(673,179)(118,206)(196,929)(410,497)(3,968,297)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS1,656,194 285,543 7,270,469 779,230 18,796,936 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS2,303,551 807,328 8,647,113 1,448,002 22,538,739 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period6,685,420 2,125,279 2,175,891 7,448,994 36,135,259 
End of period$8,988,971 $2,932,607 $10,823,004 $8,896,996 $58,673,998 
Beginning units590,290 116,723 96,206 376,162 3,102,684 
Units issued214,792 23,537 344,850 111,467 1,745,210 
Units redeemed(51,081)(7,700)(34,358)(69,070)(182,954)
Ending units754,001 132,560 406,698 418,559 4,664,940 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A75


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020
SUBACCOUNTS
MFS® Value Series (Initial Class)Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund (Series I)Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Service Class 2)American Funds IS Washington Mutual Investors Fund (Class 2)AST Small-Cap Growth Opportunities Portfolio
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/2020
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$413,513 $494,586 $2,296,894 $396,400 $(11,644)
Capital gains distributions received1,339,931 404,757 399,803 281,865 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed(30,443)(285,444)916,375 (68,077)510,351 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments309,120 481,272 29,468,824 2,204,705 3,593,265 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS2,032,121 1,095,171 33,081,896 2,814,893 4,091,972 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments4,649,096 2,671,845 22,582,085 2,748,299 1,386,513 
Policy loans(40,097)(36,650)(241,364)(110,195)(170,297)
Policy loan repayments and interest86,213 37,330 172,025 19,458 68,561 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(314,394)(314,384)(300,613)(307,134)(509,311)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option7,685,028 2,627,267 68,379,625 6,495,662 (183,093)
Miscellaneous transactions4,746 (4,155)(65,126)1,261 (1,563)
Other charges(2,338,833)(1,703,904)(11,210,210)(1,806,114)(520,157)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS9,731,759 3,277,349 79,316,422 7,041,237 70,653 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS11,763,880 4,372,520 112,398,318 9,856,130 4,162,625 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period26,311,051 23,786,502 113,396,149 20,991,914 11,314,855 
End of period$38,074,931 $28,159,022 $225,794,467 $30,848,044 $15,477,480 
Beginning units1,666,735 1,555,673 6,084,702 1,282,745 321,990 
Units issued753,242 331,666 4,635,395 544,823 37,210 
Units redeemed(68,393)(78,950)(421,984)(88,815)(32,988)
Ending units2,351,584 1,808,389 10,298,113 1,738,753 326,212 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A76


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period ended December 31, 2020

SUBACCOUNTS
AST International Value PortfolioCalvert VP EAFE International Index Portfolio (Class F)Calvert VP NASDAQ 100 Index Portfolio (Class F)Calvert VP S&P MidCap 400 Index Portfolio (Class F)AST Global Bond Portfolio
1/1/20201/1/20201/1/20201/1/202011/13/2020*
tototototo
12/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/202012/31/2020
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)$(90,764)$75,264 $24,599 $58,427 $(3,416)
Capital gains distributions received— — 318,475 202,529 — 
Net realized gain (loss) on shares redeemed(59,520)6,070 87,656 (262)319 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments1,073,256 287,075 2,623,954 1,084,310 118,119 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS922,972 368,409 3,054,684 1,345,004 115,022 
CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS
Contract owner net payments5,243,059 421,092 1,492,740 932,862 262,872 
Policy loans(483,989)— (48,568)(35,966)(3,428)
Policy loan repayments and interest538,006 98 7,091 23,343 1,890 
Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits(1,047,041)(26)(1,622)(36,396)(27,155)
Net transfers between other subaccounts
or fixed rate option8,106,875 1,786,396 9,734,587 4,381,243 13,338,325 
Miscellaneous transactions4,525 (1,258)6,607 392 (47)
Other charges(2,053,452)(176,464)(771,853)(426,022)(121,245)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CONTRACT OWNER TRANSACTIONS10,307,983 2,029,838 10,418,982 4,839,456 13,451,212 
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS11,230,955 2,398,247 13,473,666 6,184,460 13,566,234 
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period47,341,716 961,162 2,695,006 2,360,213 — 
End of period$58,572,671 $3,359,409 $16,168,672 $8,544,673 $13,566,234 
Beginning units4,179,502 88,937 227,719 226,760 — 
Units issued1,373,512 223,710 739,150 527,506 1,351,349 
Units redeemed(343,284)(22,894)(39,236)(26,859)(6,474)
Ending units5,209,730 289,753 927,633 727,407 1,344,875 

* Date subaccount became available for investment.









The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
A77


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
PRUCO LIFE VARIABLE UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT
December 31, 2021

Note 1:    General

Pruco Life Variable Universal Account (the “Account”) was established under the laws of the State of Arizona on April 17, 1989 as a separate investment account of Pruco Life Insurance Company (“Pruco Life”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Prudential Insurance Company of America (“Prudential”). Prudential is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential Financial”). Under applicable insurance law, the assets and liabilities of the Account are clearly identified and distinguished from the other assets and liabilities of Pruco Life. Proceeds from purchases of the variable universal life insurance contracts listed below (individually, a “contract” or “product” and collectively, the “contracts” or “products”) are invested in the Account. The portion of the Account’s assets applicable to the contracts is not chargeable with liabilities arising out of any other business Pruco Life may conduct.
MPremierSM VUL (“MPVUL”)
PruselectSM I ("CVUL1")
M PremierSM VUL Protector® (“MPVULP”)
PruselectSM II ("CVUL2")
PruLife® Advisor Select ("VULPAS")
PruselectSM III ("PS3")
PruLife® Custom Premier (“PCP”)
Survivorship Variable Universal Life (“SVUL2”)
PruLife® Custom Premier II ("PCP2") (Base, 2014, 2015, 2019)
VUL Protector® ("VULP") (Base, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021)
PruLife® SVUL Protector® ("SVULP") (Base, 2020, 2021)

The Account is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a unit investment trust. The Account is a funding vehicle for the contracts. The contracts offer the option to invest in various subaccounts listed below, each of which invests in a corresponding portfolio of either The Prudential Series Fund, the Advanced Series Trust or one of the non-Prudential administered funds (collectively, the “Portfolios”). Investment options vary by contract.

The corresponding subaccount names are as follows:
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I)
(formerly Prudential Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I))(formerly Prudential Government Income Portfolio)
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I)PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class I)
(formerly Prudential Diversified Bond Portfolio))(formerly Prudential Jennison Portfolio (Class I))
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I)PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)
(formerly Prudential Equity Portfolio (Class I))(formerly Prudential Small Capitalization Stock Portfolio)
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I)T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio
(formerly Prudential Flexible Managed Portfolio)Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Institutional Shares)
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I)MFS® Growth Series (Initial Class)
(formerly Prudential Conservative Balanced Portfolio)American Century VP Value Fund (Class I)
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I)Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)
(formerly Prudential Value Portfolio (Class I))American Century VP Disciplined Core Value Fund (Class I)
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I)BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio
(formerly Prudential High Yield Bond Portfolio)(Initial Shares)
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I)BNY Mellon VIF, Opportunistic Small Cap Portfolio (Initial Shares)
(formerly Prudential Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I))PSF Small-Cap Value Portfolio (Class I)
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)(formerly Prudential SP Small Cap Value Portfolio (Class I))
(formerly Prudential Stock Index Portfolio)PSF PGIM Jennison Focused Blend Portfolio (Class I)
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I)(formerly Prudential Jennison 20/20 Focus Portfolio (Class I))
(formerly Prudential Global Portfolio)
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Goldman Sachs VIT Small Cap Equity Insights FundProFund VP Utilities
(Institutional Shares)AST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Portfolio
Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (Series I)***AST Cohen & Steers Realty Portfolio
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (Series I)AST J.P. Morgan Tactical Preservation Portfolio
Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (Service Shares)(formerly AST J.P. Morgan Strategic Opportunities Portfolio)
Janus Henderson VIT Balanced Portfolio (Service Shares)AST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Value Portfolio
Invesco V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund (Series II)AST Small-Cap Value Portfolio
(formerly Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Discovery Mid Cap GrowthAST Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
Fund (Series II))AST Hotchkis & Wiley Large-Cap Value Portfolio
Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Service Shares)AST Loomis Sayles Large-Cap Growth Portfolio
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I)AST MFS Growth Portfolio
(formerly SP Prudential U.S. Emerging Growth Portfolio (Class I))AST Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (Service Shares)AST BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio
PSF International Growth Portfolio (Class I)AST T. Rowe Price Natural Resources Portfolio
(formerly Prudential SP International Growth Portfolio (Class I))AST MFS Global Equity Portfolio
M Large Cap Growth FundAST J.P. Morgan International Equity Portfolio
M Capital Appreciation FundNeuberger Berman AMT Sustainable Equity Portfolio (Class S)
M International Equity FundAmerican Century VP Mid Cap Value Fund (Class I)
M Large Cap Value FundBNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Portfolio, Inc.
ProFund VP Asia 30(Service Shares)
ProFund VP Basic MaterialsBNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio
ProFund VP Bear*(Service Shares)
ProFund VP BiotechnologyMFS® Utilities Series (Initial Class)
ProFund VP UltraBullAST BlackRock/Loomis Sayles Bond Portfolio
ProFund VP Consumer ServicesAST T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation Portfolio
ProFund VP Oil & GasAST Wellington Management Hedged Equity Portfolio
ProFund VP Europe 30AST Balanced Asset Allocation Portfolio
ProFund VP FinancialsAST Preservation Asset Allocation Portfolio
ProFund VP Health CareAST Fidelity Institutional AM® Quantitative Portfolio***
ProFund VP JapanAST Prudential Growth Allocation Portfolio
ProFund VP Mid-Cap GrowthAST Advanced Strategies Portfolio
ProFund VP Mid-Cap ValueAST AllianzGI World Trends Portfolio
ProFund VP Government Money MarketAST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio
ProFund VP NASDAQ-100TOPS® Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
ProFund VP PharmaceuticalsTOPS® Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
ProFund VP Precious MetalsTOPS® Conservative ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
ProFund VP Real EstateTOPS® Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
ProFund VP Short NASDAQ-100*TOPS® Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
ProFund VP Small-CapTOPS® Managed Risk Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
ProFund VP Small-Cap GrowthTOPS® Managed Risk Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
ProFund VP TechnologyTOPS® Managed Risk Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
ProFund VP TelecommunicationsAmerican Funds IS Growth Fund (Class 2)
ProFund VP U.S. Government PlusAmerican Funds IS Growth-Income Fund (Class 2)
ProFund VP UltraMid-Cap*American Funds IS International Fund (Class 2)
ProFund VP UltraNASDAQ-100Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio (Service Class 2)
ProFund VP UltraSmall-Cap*Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Portfolio (Service Class 2)
ProFund VP BullFranklin Income VIP Fund (Class 2)
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Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund (Class 2)Calvert VP EAFE International Index Portfolio (Class F)
Templeton Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)Calvert VP NASDAQ 100 Index Portfolio (Class F)
Hartford Capital Appreciation HLS Fund (Class IB)Calvert VP S&P MidCap 400 Index Portfolio (Class F)
Hartford Disciplined Equity HLS Fund (Class IB)AST Global Bond Portfolio
Hartford Dividend and Growth HLS Fund (Class IB)Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund (Series I)
MFS® Total Return Bond Series (Initial Class)ProFund VP Banks**
MFS® Value Series (Initial Class)ProFund VP Rising Rates Opportunity**
Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund (Series I)ProFund VP Industrials**
Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Service Class 2)ProFund VP Consumer Goods**
American Funds IS Washington Mutual Investors Fund (Class 2)ProFund VP Internet**
(formerly American Funds IS Blue Chip Income and Growth FundProFund VP Semiconductor**
(Class 2))ProFund VP Small-Cap Value**
AST Small-Cap Growth Opportunities PortfolioProFund VP Short Small-Cap**
AST International Value Portfolio

*
Subaccount was available for investment but had no assets as of December 31, 2021.
**
Subaccount was available for investment but had no assets as of December 31, 2021, and had no activity during 2021.
***
Subaccount merged during the period ended December 31, 2021.

The following table sets forth the dates at which mergers took place in the Account. The transfers from the removed subaccounts to the surviving subaccounts for the period ended December 31, 2021 are reflected in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets as net transfers between subaccounts and purchases and sales in Note 5.

Merger DateRemoved PortfolioSurviving Portfolio
April 30, 2021Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (Series I)Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund (Series I)
October 15, 2021AST Fidelity Institutional AM® Quantitative PortfolioAST T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation Portfolio
The Portfolios are open-end management investment companies, and each portfolio of The Prudential Series Fund and the Advanced Series Trust is managed by affiliates of Prudential. Each subaccount of the Account indirectly bears exposure to the market, credit and liquidity risks of the portfolio in which it invests. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes of the Portfolios. Additional information on these Portfolios is available upon request to the appropriate companies.

New sales of certain products which invest in the Account have been discontinued. However, premium payments made by contract owners will continue to be received by the Account, subject to the rules of the products and any optional benefits, if elected.

COVID-19 - Since the first quarter of 2020, the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has resulted in extreme stress and disruption in the global economy and financial markets. While the markets have rebounded, the pandemic has adversely impacted, and may continue to adversely impact, the financial performance of the portfolios in which the subaccounts invest. Due to the highly uncertain nature of these conditions, it is not possible to estimate the ultimate impacts at this time. Management will continue to monitor developments, and their impact on the fair value of the portfolios.

Note 2:    Significant Accounting Policies

The Account is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services-Investment Companies, which is part of the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of the financial
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statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets resulting from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates relate to the valuation of investment in the Portfolios. Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date these financial statements were issued, and no adjustment or disclosure is required in the financial statements.

Investments - The investments in shares of the Portfolios are stated at the reported net asset value per share of the respective Portfolios, which is based on the fair value of the underlying securities in the respective Portfolios. All changes in fair value are recorded as net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Statements of Operations of the applicable subaccounts.

Security Transactions - Purchase and sale transactions are recorded as of the trade date of the security being purchased or sold. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined based upon the average cost method.

Dividend Income and Distributions Received - Dividend and capital gain distributions received are reinvested in additional shares of the Portfolios and are recorded on the ex-distribution date.

Note 3:    Fair Value Measurements

Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative fair value guidance establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 - Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Account can access.
Level 2 - Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than Level 1 inputs, that are observable for the investment, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the investment through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 inputs include the reported net asset value per share of the underlying portfolio, quoted market prices in active markets for similar investments, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar investments, and other market observable inputs.
Level 3 - Fair value is based on at least one significant unobservable input for the investment, which may require significant judgment or estimation in determining the fair value.
As of December 31, 2021, management determined that the fair value inputs for all of the Account’s investments, which consist solely of investments in open-end mutual funds registered with the SEC, were considered Level 2.


Note 4:    Taxes

Pruco Life is taxed as a “life insurance company” as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. The results of operations of the Account form a part of Prudential Financial’s consolidated federal tax return. No federal, state or local income taxes are payable by the Account. As such, no provision for tax liability has been recorded in these financial statements. Prudential management will review periodically the status of the policy in the event of changes in the tax law.


Note 5:    Purchases and Sales of Investments

The aggregate costs of purchases and proceeds from sales, excluding distributions received and reinvested, of investments in the Portfolios for the period ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:
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PurchasesSales
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I)$600,681,093 $661,243,980 
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I)61,732,035 26,816,597 
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I)14,724,843 13,001,579 
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I)29,098,288 5,193,702 
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I)27,601,814 4,678,749 
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I)17,855,326 7,266,436 
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I)23,673,632 5,006,484 
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I)1,522,375 1,005,834 
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)297,314,501 58,971,665 
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I)20,643,723 4,286,992 
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I)196,253 2,500,421 
PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class I)69,687,266 28,372,877 
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)8,482,460 7,602,924 
T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio1,412,465 3,022,199 
Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Institutional Shares)140,581 274,435 
MFS® Growth Series (Initial Class)451,650 1,061,411 
American Century VP Value Fund (Class I)333,214 290,650 
Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)68,901 181,052 
American Century VP Disciplined Core Value Fund (Class I)137,173 228,953 
BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Initial Shares)1,042,991 1,108,067 
BNY Mellon VIF, Opportunistic Small Cap Portfolio (Initial Shares)86,311 203,008 
PSF Small-Cap Value Portfolio (Class I)41,809,170 16,886,999 
PSF PGIM Jennison Focused Blend Portfolio (Class I)5,185,282 1,864,129 
Goldman Sachs VIT Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (Institutional Shares)245,264 6,253 
Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (Series I)969 56,062 
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (Series I)11,240 29,035 
Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (Service Shares)360,903 715,872 
Janus Henderson VIT Balanced Portfolio (Service Shares)2,471 734,780 
Invesco V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund (Series II)25 17,546 
Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Service Shares)163,989 412,867 
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I)41,300,748 15,809,837 
Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (Service Shares)4,029,642 1,680,903 
PSF International Growth Portfolio (Class I)3,903,833 4,502,063 
M Large Cap Growth Fund354,830 239,648 
M Capital Appreciation Fund3,769,358 3,609,431 
M International Equity Fund482,370 153,515 
M Large Cap Value Fund248,500 245,994 
ProFund VP Asia 30214 68 
ProFund VP Basic Materials73 25 
ProFund VP Bear42,759 42,861 
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PurchasesSales
ProFund VP Biotechnology$56 $391 
ProFund VP UltraBull19,061,608 18,806,950 
ProFund VP Consumer Services— 552 
ProFund VP Oil & Gas— 17 
ProFund VP Europe 30706 254 
ProFund VP Financials73 29 
ProFund VP Health Care56 493 
ProFund VP Japan281 130 
ProFund VP Mid-Cap Growth145 63 
ProFund VP Mid-Cap Value146 57 
ProFund VP Government Money Market28,703,333 29,453,672 
ProFund VP NASDAQ-1001,804,612 1,829,479 
ProFund VP Pharmaceuticals73 26 
ProFund VP Precious Metals— 42 
ProFund VP Real Estate— 170 
ProFund VP Short NASDAQ-10042,680 42,863 
ProFund VP Small-Cap— 567 
ProFund VP Small-Cap Growth882 306 
ProFund VP Technology71 56 
ProFund VP Telecommunications74 21 
ProFund VP U.S. Government Plus706 178 
ProFund VP UltraMid-Cap4,848,604 4,880,290 
ProFund VP UltraNASDAQ-1009,825,162 9,022,047 
ProFund VP UltraSmall-Cap2,900,898 2,915,805 
ProFund VP Bull20,244,713 20,444,725 
ProFund VP Utilities73 25 
AST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Portfolio60,054,325 13,735,521 
AST Cohen & Steers Realty Portfolio2,136,126 1,146,175 
AST J.P. Morgan Tactical Preservation Portfolio4,827,491 1,339,040 
AST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Value Portfolio19,790,466 2,386,730 
AST Small-Cap Value Portfolio2,033,505 1,266,170 
AST Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio21,067,146 5,301,857 
AST Hotchkis & Wiley Large-Cap Value Portfolio20,058,999 4,974,449 
AST Loomis Sayles Large-Cap Growth Portfolio7,753,348 3,311,517 
AST MFS Growth Portfolio33,059,558 3,432,889 
AST Small-Cap Growth Portfolio7,289,907 8,225,539 
AST BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio22,874,130 5,930,964 
AST T. Rowe Price Natural Resources Portfolio1,468,163 1,346,514 
AST MFS Global Equity Portfolio21,688,155 3,547,105 
AST J.P. Morgan International Equity Portfolio29,339,841 2,349,789 
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PurchasesSales
Neuberger Berman AMT Sustainable Equity Portfolio (Class S)$4,515,639 $832,403 
American Century VP Mid Cap Value Fund (Class I)1,294,535 1,435,318 
BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Portfolio, Inc. (Service Shares)7,213,291 674,744 
BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Service Shares)4,687,745 4,766,442 
MFS® Utilities Series (Initial Class)8,645,206 2,561,489 
AST BlackRock/Loomis Sayles Bond Portfolio13,076,758 5,130,879 
AST T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation Portfolio43,709,707 3,224,108 
AST Wellington Management Hedged Equity Portfolio6,021,076 6,809,548 
AST Balanced Asset Allocation Portfolio40,008,865 15,976,455 
AST Preservation Asset Allocation Portfolio5,645,598 4,154,318 
AST Fidelity Institutional AM® Quantitative Portfolio2,321,298 18,190,564 
AST Prudential Growth Allocation Portfolio19,104,931 6,700,042 
AST Advanced Strategies Portfolio5,968,325 1,034,408 
AST AllianzGI World Trends Portfolio1,765,193 475,736 
AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio20,480,578 14,384,809 
TOPS® Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)31,809,046 2,782,608 
TOPS® Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)19,455,057 2,209,536 
TOPS® Conservative ETF Portfolio (Class 2)1,747,283 895,475 
TOPS® Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)23,005,372 3,345,527 
TOPS® Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)17,929,112 5,495,786 
TOPS® Managed Risk Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)2,679,202 896,761 
TOPS® Managed Risk Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)6,561,316 1,840,216 
TOPS® Managed Risk Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)3,198,967 941,735 
American Funds IS Growth Fund (Class 2)80,721,366 7,018,133 
American Funds IS Growth-Income Fund (Class 2)46,349,281 5,174,306 
American Funds IS International Fund (Class 2)31,274,742 2,179,052 
Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio (Service Class 2)20,070,892 3,268,702 
Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Portfolio (Service Class 2)16,110,133 1,991,146 
Franklin Income VIP Fund (Class 2)5,019,014 1,083,219 
Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund (Class 2)— 365,621 
Templeton Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)2,017,750 560,615 
Hartford Capital Appreciation HLS Fund (Class IB)450,307 138,353 
Hartford Disciplined Equity HLS Fund (Class IB)1,117,199 1,058,382 
Hartford Dividend and Growth HLS Fund (Class IB)1,473,479 734,961 
MFS® Total Return Bond Series (Initial Class)19,491,462 1,377,087 
MFS® Value Series (Initial Class)10,858,637 2,288,975 
Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund (Series I)4,695,672 2,433,636 
Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Service Class 2)84,371,668 21,202,694 
American Funds IS Washington Mutual Investors Fund (Class 2)11,031,490 1,379,605 
AST Small-Cap Growth Opportunities Portfolio1,936,592 1,257,575 
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PurchasesSales
AST International Value Portfolio$17,317,853 $3,973,640 
Calvert VP EAFE International Index Portfolio (Class F)7,243,279 864,527 
Calvert VP NASDAQ 100 Index Portfolio (Class F)19,165,807 1,551,713 
Calvert VP S&P MidCap 400 Index Portfolio (Class F)9,634,843 389,207 
AST Global Bond Portfolio5,616,729 1,980,423 
Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund (Series I)49,138 325 

Note 6:    Related Party Transactions

The Account has extensive transactions and relationships with Prudential and other affiliates. Due to these relationships, it is possible that the terms of these transactions are not the same as those that would result from transactions among wholly unrelated parties. Prudential Financial and its affiliates perform various services on behalf of the portfolios of The Prudential Series Fund and the Advanced Series Trust in which the Account invests and may receive fees for the services performed. These services include, among other things, investment management, subadvisory, shareholder communications, postage, transfer agency and various other record keeping, administrative and customer service functions.

The Prudential Series Fund has entered into a management agreement with PGIM Investments LLC ("PGIM Investments"), and the Advanced Series Trust has entered into a management agreement with PGIM Investments and AST Investment Services, Inc., both indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial (together, the “Investment Managers”). Pursuant to these agreements, the Investment Managers have responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervise the subadvisers’ performance of such services with respect to each portfolio of The Prudential Series Fund and the Advanced Series Trust. The Investment Managers have entered into subadvisory agreements with several subadvisers, including PGIM, Inc., PGIM Limited, Jennison Associates LLC, and PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC (formerly QMA LLC), each of which are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial.

The Prudential Series Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential Financial, which acts as the distributor of the Class I and Class II shares of the portfolios of The Prudential Series Fund. No distribution or service (12b-1) fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class I shares of the portfolios of The Prudential Series Fund, which is the class of shares owned by the Account.

The Advanced Series Trust has a distribution agreement with Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc. (“PAD”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential Financial, which acts as the distributor of the shares of each portfolio of the Advanced Series Trust. Distribution and service fees are paid to PAD by most portfolios of the Advanced Series Trust.

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC, an affiliate of the Investment Managers and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential Financial, serves as the transfer agent of each portfolio of The Prudential Series Fund and the Advanced Series Trust.

Certain charges and fees of the portfolios of The Prudential Series Fund and the Advanced Series Trust may be waived and/or reimbursed by Prudential and its affiliates. Prudential and its affiliates reserve the right to discontinue these waivers/reimbursements at its discretion, subject to the contractual obligations of Prudential and its affiliates.

See The Prudential Series Fund and the Advanced Series Trust financial statements for further discussion of such expense and waiver/reimbursement arrangements. The Account indirectly bears the expenses of the underlying portfolios of The Prudential Series Fund and the Advanced Series Trust in which it invests, including the related party expenses disclosed above.


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Note 7:    Financial Highlights

Pruco Life sells a number of variable life insurance products that are funded through the Account. These products have unique combinations of features and fees that are charged against the contract owner’s account balance. Differences in the fee structures result in a variety of unit values, expense ratios and total returns.

In the table below, the units, the net assets, the investment income ratio, and the ranges of lowest to highest unit values, expense ratios, and total returns are presented for the products offered by Pruco Life and funded through the Account. Only product designs within each subaccount that had units outstanding during the respective periods were considered when determining the ranges. The summary may not reflect the minimum and maximum contract charges as contract owners may not have selected all available contract options offered by Pruco Life.
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 202198,106 $1.13 to$12.34 $288,932 0.04 %0.00 %to0.90 %-0.87 %to0.04 %
December 31, 2020111,728 $1.14 to$12.33 $349,363 0.24 %0.00 %to0.90 %-0.62 %to0.30 %
December 31, 201993,850 $1.14 to$12.29 $208,171 1.89 %0.00 %to0.90 %0.25 %to1.92 %
December 31, 201881,635 $1.13 to$12.06 $161,028 1.52 %0.00 %to0.90 %0.58 %to1.53 %
December 31, 201797,242 $1.12 to$11.88 $181,537 0.57 %0.00 %to0.90 %-0.32 %to0.56 %
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 202159,896 $2.64 to$26.55 $330,873 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-1.64 %to2.11 %
December 31, 202057,023 $2.66 to$26.76 $298,258 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %4.85 %to8.45 %
December 31, 201945,749 $2.45 to$24.67 $210,514 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %0.43 %to10.90 %
December 31, 201844,192 $2.22 to$22.25 $178,093 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-1.05 %to0.45 %
December 31, 201741,154 $2.22 to$22.28 $151,534 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %3.95 %to7.00 %
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 202128,946 $4.63 to$59.91 $197,204 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %4.05 %to20.36 %
December 31, 202029,185 $3.88 to$49.77 $162,375 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %27.85 %to29.85 %
December 31, 201929,364 $3.03 to$38.59 $119,101 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %9.52 %to28.89 %
December 31, 201829,983 $2.37 to$29.94 $91,958 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-13.03 %to-4.85 %
December 31, 201730,912 $2.52 to$31.46 $98,864 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %24.66 %to25.78 %
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 20214,216 $3.42 to$39.14 $127,334 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %3.15 %to17.13 %
December 31, 20203,570 $2.94 to$33.44 $86,513 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %8.61 %to12.99 %
December 31, 20193,032 $2.71 to$30.59 $61,370 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %6.03 %to19.63 %
December 31, 20182,598 $2.28 to$25.58 $39,311 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %-8.20 %to-4.37 %
December 31, 20172,374 $2.40 to$26.76 $30,419 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %9.55 %to14.75 %
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 20213,896 $3.14 to$34.01 $95,392 0.00 %0.10 %to0.90 %3.05 %to13.26 %
December 31, 20203,071 $2.79 to$30.08 $62,477 0.00 %0.10 %to0.90 %10.44 %to12.36 %
December 31, 20192,420 $2.53 to$27.06 $38,402 0.00 %0.10 %to0.90 %8.57 %to18.25 %
December 31, 20186,712 $2.15 to$22.89 $52,228 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %-5.91 %to-2.66 %
December 31, 20177,399 $2.23 to$23.53 $52,591 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %7.43 %to12.15 %
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 20217,232 $4.31 to$29.82 $144,825 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %4.77 %to27.79 %
December 31, 20206,725 $3.41 to$23.34 $104,186 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %2.66 %to20.80 %
December 31, 20196,248 $3.32 to$22.53 $91,589 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %8.25 %to26.06 %
December 31, 20186,372 $2.66 to$17.87 $71,489 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-12.66 %to-9.88 %
December 31, 20177,199 $2.97 to$19.83 $81,999 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %15.95 %to16.99 %
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 202119,448 $3.53 to$36.54 $120,644 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %1.89 %to7.93 %
December 31, 202017,414 $3.30 to$33.86 $94,004 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %6.14 %to10.80 %
December 31, 201916,284 $3.11 to$31.61 $75,939 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %3.54 %to16.33 %
December 31, 201815,646 $2.70 to$27.17 $59,035 2.60 %0.00 %to0.90 %-3.59 %to-1.26 %
December 31, 201714,713 $2.75 to$27.52 $50,184 6.15 %0.00 %to0.90 %3.30 %to7.80 %
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Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 20212,582 $7.88 to$14.21 $20,534 0.00 %0.00 %to0.60 %24.76 %to25.50 %
December 31, 20202,511 $6.28 to$11.35 $15,934 0.00 %0.00 %to0.60 %11.61 %to12.28 %
December 31, 20192,238 $5.60 to$10.13 $12,686 0.00 %0.00 %to0.60 %-4.77 %to10.69 %
December 31, 20182,103 $5.07 to$9.18 $10,866 0.00 %0.00 %to0.60 %-18.56 %to-18.07 %
December 31, 20172,040 $6.19 to$11.23 $12,946 0.00 %0.00 %to0.60 %-0.78 %to-0.19 %
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 2021145,474 $3.93 to$60.68 $1,570,960 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %6.73 %to28.28 %
December 31, 2020133,625 $3.09 to$47.30 $1,016,539 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %17.02 %to23.19 %
December 31, 2019136,306 $2.64 to$40.06 $778,614 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %9.26 %to31.07 %
December 31, 2018134,383 $2.04 to$30.56 $561,309 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-11.79 %to-4.61 %
December 31, 2017135,770 $2.15 to$32.04 $577,731 1.57 %0.00 %to0.90 %13.08 %to21.46 %
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 202114,927 $2.57 to$47.05 $96,776 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %0.83 %to18.23 %
December 31, 202013,918 $2.20 to$39.80 $67,125 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %14.80 %to24.28 %
December 31, 201912,735 $1.91 to$34.36 $47,096 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %8.90 %to30.39 %
December 31, 201812,527 $1.48 to$26.35 $32,748 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-12.16 %to-7.31 %
December 31, 201712,342 $1.61 to$28.43 $31,952 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %23.72 %to24.84 %
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 202117,032 $4.49 to$4.49 $76,513 0.00 %0.60 %to0.60 %-3.75 %to-3.75 %
December 31, 202017,434 $4.67 to$4.67 $81,370 0.00 %0.60 %to0.60 %6.52 %to6.52 %
December 31, 201918,312 $4.38 to$4.38 $80,236 0.00 %0.60 %to0.60 %5.98 %to5.98 %
December 31, 201814,778 $4.13 to$4.13 $61,100 0.00 %0.60 %to0.60 %0.03 %to0.03 %
December 31, 201717,642 $4.13 to$4.13 $72,918 0.00 %0.60 %to0.60 %2.32 %to2.32 %
PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 202141,064 $4.47 to$94.92 $416,598 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %1.84 %to16.01 %
December 31, 202039,930 $3.89 to$81.82 $321,969 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %36.86 %to56.20 %
December 31, 201939,457 $2.51 to$52.38 $191,099 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %10.77 %to33.34 %
December 31, 201840,408 $1.90 to$39.28 $138,583 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-12.85 %to-0.78 %
December 31, 201740,830 $1.93 to$39.59 $133,330 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %18.64 %to36.69 %
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 20213,336 $14.79 to$42.83 $65,889 0.00 %0.00 %to0.60 %25.59 %to26.34 %
December 31, 20203,403 $11.78 to$33.90 $51,426 0.00 %0.00 %to0.60 %10.33 %to10.99 %
December 31, 20193,680 $10.67 to$30.54 $48,064 0.00 %0.00 %to0.60 %6.62 %to22.42 %
December 31, 20183,929 $8.77 to$24.95 $40,780 0.00 %0.00 %to0.60 %-9.27 %to-8.72 %
December 31, 20173,902 $9.67 to$27.33 $44,031 0.00 %0.00 %to0.60 %12.33 %to13.00 %
T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio
December 31, 202116,495 $1.82 to$2.37 $38,506 0.58 %0.20 %to0.90 %0.42 %to1.12 %
December 31, 202017,037 $1.81 to$2.36 $39,549 0.58 %0.20 %to0.90 %13.43 %to14.22 %
December 31, 201919,186 $1.60 to$2.07 $39,232 2.37 %0.20 %to0.90 %26.63 %to27.52 %
December 31, 201822,353 $1.26 to$1.63 $36,033 1.35 %0.20 %to0.90 %-14.98 %to-14.37 %
December 31, 201722,877 $1.48 to$1.91 $43,157 1.09 %0.20 %to0.90 %26.74 %to27.63 %
Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Institutional Shares)
December 31, 20211,359 $3.14 to$4.37 $4,418 0.10 %0.20 %to0.90 %19.26 %to20.10 %
December 31, 20201,394 $2.64 to$3.65 $3,797 0.54 %0.20 %to0.90 %31.77 %to32.69 %
December 31, 20191,561 $2.00 to$2.76 $3,262 0.46 %0.20 %to0.90 %34.31 %to35.25 %
December 31, 20181,566 $1.49 to$2.05 $2,437 0.55 %0.20 %to0.90 %-3.45 %to-2.77 %
December 31, 20171,748 $1.54 to$2.12 $2,811 0.39 %0.20 %to0.90 %26.74 %to27.63 %
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Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
MFS® Growth Series (Initial Class)
December 31, 20211,992 $3.68 to$6.22 $10,049 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %22.43 %to23.29 %
December 31, 20202,148 $3.00 to$5.07 $8,689 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %30.69 %to31.59 %
December 31, 20192,071 $2.30 to$3.87 $6,383 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %36.92 %to37.87 %
December 31, 20182,119 $1.68 to$2.82 $4,839 0.09 %0.20 %to0.90 %1.75 %to2.46 %
December 31, 20172,065 $1.65 to$2.76 $4,561 0.11 %0.20 %to0.90 %30.23 %to31.14 %
American Century VP Value Fund (Class I)
December 31, 20211,271 $4.93 to$5.91 $6,741 1.76 %0.20 %to0.90 %23.40 %to24.26 %
December 31, 20201,261 $3.98 to$4.76 $5,385 2.33 %0.20 %to0.90 %0.08 %to0.78 %
December 31, 20191,505 $3.96 to$4.72 $6,412 2.12 %0.20 %to0.90 %25.90 %to26.78 %
December 31, 20181,590 $3.14 to$3.72 $5,379 1.66 %0.20 %to0.90 %-9.97 %to-9.33 %
December 31, 20171,603 $3.48 to$4.11 $6,024 1.66 %0.20 %to0.90 %7.78 %to8.53 %
Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)
December 31, 2021964 $3.56 to$4.03 $3,450 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %9.03 %to9.79 %
December 31, 2020988 $3.27 to$3.67 $3,242 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %53.71 %to54.78 %
December 31, 2019994 $2.13 to$2.37 $2,137 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %30.27 %to31.18 %
December 31, 20181,190 $1.63 to$1.81 $1,988 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %-6.22 %to-5.56 %
December 31, 20171,262 $1.74 to$1.91 $2,244 0.00 %0.20 %to0.90 %20.31 %to21.16 %
American Century VP Disciplined Core Value Fund (Class I)
December 31, 2021107 $3.99 to$3.99 $426 1.08 %0.20 %to0.20 %23.40 %to23.40 %
December 31, 2020131 $3.24 to$3.24 $425 2.38 %0.20 %to0.20 %11.59 %to11.59 %
December 31, 2019344 $2.90 to$2.90 $997 2.09 %0.20 %to0.20 %23.70 %to23.70 %
December 31, 2018344 $2.34 to$2.34 $806 1.92 %0.20 %to0.20 %-7.05 %to-7.05 %
December 31, 2017349 $2.52 to$2.52 $880 2.32 %0.20 %to0.20 %20.25 %to20.25 %
BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Initial Shares)
December 31, 20211,280 $4.80 to$4.80 $6,147 0.61 %0.20 %to0.20 %25.63 %to25.63 %
December 31, 20201,285 $3.82 to$3.82 $4,909 0.79 %0.20 %to0.20 %7.89 %to7.89 %
December 31, 20191,123 $3.54 to$3.54 $3,977 0.63 %0.20 %to0.20 %19.94 %to19.94 %
December 31, 20181,103 $2.95 to$2.95 $3,258 0.57 %0.20 %to0.20 %-15.66 %to-15.66 %
December 31, 20171,034 $3.50 to$3.50 $3,621 1.26 %0.20 %to0.20 %15.15 %to15.15 %
BNY Mellon VIF, Opportunistic Small Cap Portfolio (Initial Shares)
December 31, 2021928 $1.81 to$1.81 $1,676 0.11 %0.20 %to0.20 %16.23 %to16.23 %
December 31, 2020989 $1.55 to$1.55 $1,536 0.39 %0.20 %to0.20 %19.65 %to19.65 %
December 31, 2019505 $1.30 to$1.30 $656 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %21.54 %to21.54 %
December 31, 2018507 $1.07 to$1.07 $542 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %-19.23 %to-19.23 %
December 31, 2017532 $1.32 to$1.32 $704 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %24.42 %to24.42 %
PSF Small-Cap Value Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 202124,831 $4.38 to$47.08 $202,291 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %5.50 %to26.45 %
December 31, 202023,602 $3.49 to$37.23 $138,800 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %0.99 %to34.94 %
December 31, 201921,311 $3.46 to$36.54 $109,038 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %5.61 %to22.79 %
December 31, 201820,845 $2.84 to$29.76 $81,039 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-18.54 %to-13.79 %
December 31, 201720,759 $3.32 to$34.52 $87,405 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %9.76 %to12.19 %
PSF PGIM Jennison Focused Blend Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 20211,197 $24.80 to$40.63 $38,994 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %2.58 %to16.84 %
December 31, 20201,058 $21.28 to$34.78 $30,376 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %30.60 %to30.92 %
December 31, 2019898 $16.29 to$26.56 $20,683 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %10.14 %to28.93 %
December 31, 2018781 $12.67 to$20.60 $14,419 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %-13.00 %to-5.35 %
December 31, 2017685 $13.42 to$21.77 $13,981 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %29.96 %to30.28 %
Goldman Sachs VIT Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (Institutional Shares)
December 31, 2021116 $5.24 to$5.24 $609 0.62 %0.20 %to0.20 %23.54 %to23.54 %
December 31, 202068 $4.24 to$4.24 $288 0.24 %0.20 %to0.20 %8.36 %to8.36 %
December 31, 201967 $3.92 to$3.92 $263 0.34 %0.20 %to0.20 %24.59 %to24.59 %
December 31, 2018110 $3.14 to$3.14 $347 0.46 %0.20 %to0.20 %-8.80 %to-8.80 %
December 31, 2017112 $3.45 to$3.45 $386 0.56 %0.20 %to0.20 %11.34 %to11.34 %
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Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (Series I) (merged April 30, 2021)
December 31, 2021— $2.29 to$2.29 $— 1.94 %0.20 %to0.20 %7.73 %to7.73 %
December 31, 202024 $2.12 to$2.12 $51 2.20 %0.20 %to0.20 %-1.69 %to-1.69 %
December 31, 201923 $2.16 to$2.16 $50 1.16 %0.20 %to0.20 %18.35 %to18.35 %
December 31, 201829 $1.82 to$1.82 $53 1.45 %0.20 %to0.20 %-11.18 %to-11.18 %
December 31, 201751 $2.05 to$2.05 $105 1.35 %0.20 %to0.20 %10.34 %to10.34 %
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (Series I)
December 31, 2021359 $1.64 to$1.64 $588 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %14.18 %to14.18 %
December 31, 2020370 $1.44 to$1.44 $531 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %45.82 %to45.82 %
December 31, 2019366 $0.98 to$0.98 $360 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %35.61 %to35.61 %
December 31, 20181,391 $0.73 to$0.73 $1,010 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %-0.66 %to-0.66 %
December 31, 20171,480 $0.73 to$0.73 $1,081 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %34.85 %to34.85 %
Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (Service Shares)
December 31, 2021263 $3.82 to$3.82 $1,004 0.15 %0.20 %to0.20 %16.31 %to16.31 %
December 31, 2020366 $3.28 to$3.28 $1,203 0.04 %0.20 %to0.20 %18.95 %to18.95 %
December 31, 2019449 $2.76 to$2.76 $1,239 0.05 %0.20 %to0.20 %34.89 %to34.89 %
December 31, 2018417 $2.05 to$2.05 $853 0.14 %0.20 %to0.20 %-0.86 %to-0.86 %
December 31, 2017377 $2.06 to$2.06 $779 0.62 %0.20 %to0.20 %26.83 %to26.83 %
Janus Henderson VIT Balanced Portfolio (Service Shares)
December 31, 2021$4.67 to$4.67 $31 0.31 %0.20 %to0.20 %16.68 %to16.68 %
December 31, 2020192 $4.00 to$4.00 $770 1.81 %0.20 %to0.20 %13.80 %to13.80 %
December 31, 2019357 $3.52 to$3.52 $1,256 1.47 %0.20 %to0.20 %22.03 %to22.03 %
December 31, 2018436 $2.88 to$2.88 $1,257 1.61 %0.20 %to0.20 %0.23 %to0.23 %
December 31, 2017565 $2.87 to$2.87 $1,625 1.40 %0.20 %to0.20 %17.90 %to17.90 %
Invesco V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund (Series II)
December 31, 202115 $2.98 to$2.98 $45 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %18.56 %to18.56 %
December 31, 202021 $2.51 to$2.51 $53 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %39.96 %to39.96 %
December 31, 201924 $1.80 to$1.80 $43 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %38.73 %to38.73 %
December 31, 201829 $1.29 to$1.29 $37 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %-6.49 %to-6.49 %
December 31, 201732 $1.38 to$1.38 $44 0.00 %0.20 %to0.20 %28.19 %to28.19 %
Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Service Shares)
December 31, 20211,804 $4.84 to$4.84 $8,735 0.02 %0.25 %to0.25 %19.75 %to19.75 %
December 31, 20201,856 $4.04 to$4.04 $7,506 0.35 %0.25 %to0.25 %32.24 %to32.24 %
December 31, 20191,954 $3.06 to$3.06 $5,974 0.31 %0.25 %to0.25 %34.89 %to34.89 %
December 31, 20182,039 $2.27 to$2.27 $4,622 0.35 %0.25 %to0.25 %-3.08 %to-3.08 %
December 31, 20172,294 $2.34 to$2.34 $5,366 0.24 %0.25 %to0.25 %27.24 %to27.24 %
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 202124,993 $6.47 to$88.32 $247,490 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %2.00 %to10.69 %
December 31, 202024,451 $5.90 to$79.79 $200,436 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %35.44 %to47.47 %
December 31, 201925,000 $4.04 to$54.11 $133,656 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %10.22 %to37.71 %
December 31, 201825,487 $2.96 to$39.29 $95,018 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-13.48 %to-7.84 %
December 31, 201725,778 $3.24 to$42.63 $100,433 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %21.35 %to22.43 %
Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (Service Shares)
December 31, 20211,645 $2.50 to$17.49 $13,305 1.10 %0.00 %to0.25 %13.00 %to13.29 %
December 31, 20201,440 $2.21 to$15.47 $9,688 1.24 %0.00 %to0.25 %15.73 %to16.02 %
December 31, 20191,455 $1.91 to$13.37 $8,489 1.87 %0.00 %to0.25 %10.91 %to26.71 %
December 31, 20181,455 $1.51 to$10.58 $6,368 1.63 %0.00 %to0.25 %-15.35 %to-15.14 %
December 31, 20171,456 $1.78 to$12.50 $8,013 1.59 %0.00 %to0.25 %30.48 %to30.80 %
PSF International Growth Portfolio (Class I)
December 31, 202111,307 $3.35 to$43.17 $50,594 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %11.48 %to12.48 %
December 31, 202011,212 $3.01 to$38.38 $45,521 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %30.94 %to32.11 %
December 31, 201911,167 $2.30 to$29.05 $34,209 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %12.13 %to32.38 %
December 31, 201811,257 $1.75 to$21.94 $26,463 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-13.59 %to-12.81 %
December 31, 201711,071 $2.03 to$25.17 $29,635 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %34.60 %to35.81 %


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Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
M Large Cap Growth Fund
December 31, 202195 $28.29 to$79.04 $5,553 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %21.19 %to21.49 %
December 31, 202092 $23.34 to$65.05 $4,458 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %28.57 %to28.89 %
December 31, 2019122 $18.15 to$50.47 $4,566 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %35.75 %to36.09 %
December 31, 2018126 $13.37 to$37.09 $3,787 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %-5.19 %to-4.95 %
December 31, 2017110 $14.10 to$39.02 $4,027 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %38.63 %to38.97 %
M Capital Appreciation Fund
December 31, 202170 $21.54 to$65.22 $2,798 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %17.44 %to17.74 %
December 31, 202067 $18.34 to$55.39 $2,351 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %17.43 %to17.73 %
December 31, 201958 $15.62 to$47.05 $1,781 0.35 %0.00 %to0.25 %28.53 %to28.85 %
December 31, 201849 $12.15 to$36.51 $1,299 0.32 %0.00 %to0.25 %-14.36 %to-14.15 %
December 31, 201739 $14.19 to$42.53 $1,386 0.00 %0.00 %to0.25 %18.72 %to19.02 %
M International Equity Fund
December 31, 2021164 $13.96 to$24.10 $3,348 2.47 %0.00 %to0.25 %10.77 %to11.05 %
December 31, 2020146 $12.60 to$21.70 $2,705 1.69 %0.00 %to0.25 %8.63 %to8.90 %
December 31, 2019142 $11.60 to$19.93 $2,488 3.26 %0.00 %to0.25 %20.03 %to20.32 %
December 31, 2018102 $9.66 to$16.56 $1,521 1.48 %0.00 %to0.25 %-20.77 %to-20.57 %
December 31, 2017103 $12.20 to$20.85 $2,053 1.69 %0.00 %to0.25 %23.74 %to24.05 %
M Large Cap Value Fund
December 31, 2021117 $17.07 to$41.16 $3,596 1.62 %0.00 %to0.25 %29.68 %to30.01 %
December 31, 2020114 $13.16 to$31.66 $2,761 2.11 %0.00 %to0.25 %-3.40 %to-3.16 %
December 31, 2019143 $13.62 to$32.69 $3,570 1.87 %0.00 %to0.25 %21.21 %to21.52 %
December 31, 2018125 $11.24 to$26.90 $2,708 1.56 %0.00 %to0.25 %-12.29 %to-12.07 %
December 31, 201795 $12.81 to$30.60 $2,727 1.55 %0.00 %to0.25 %14.71 %to14.99 %
ProFund VP Asia 30
December 31, 2021$4.47 to$4.47 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-18.72 %to-18.72 %
December 31, 2020$5.50 to$5.50 $1.12 %0.25 %to0.25 %35.21 %to35.21 %
December 31, 2019$4.07 to$4.07 $0.25 %0.25 %to0.25 %25.99 %to25.99 %
December 31, 2018$3.23 to$3.23 $0.47 %0.25 %to0.25 %-18.80 %to-18.80 %
December 31, 2017$3.98 to$3.98 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %32.54 %to32.54 %
ProFund VP Basic Materials
December 31, 2021— (1)$4.40 to$4.40 $0.29 %0.25 %to0.25 %25.32 %to25.32 %
December 31, 2020— (1)$3.51 to$3.51 $0.70 %0.25 %to0.25 %16.20 %to16.20 %
December 31, 2019— (1)$3.02 to$3.02 $0.35 %0.25 %to0.25 %17.43 %to17.43 %
December 31, 2018— (1)$2.58 to$2.58 $0.38 %0.25 %to0.25 %-17.86 %to-17.86 %
December 31, 2017— (1)$3.14 to$3.14 $0.42 %0.25 %to0.25 %22.65 %to22.65 %
ProFund VP Bear
December 31, 2021— $0.07 to$0.07 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-24.70 %to-24.70 %
December 31, 2020$0.10 to$0.10 $— (1)0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-25.80 %to-25.80 %
December 31, 2019— $0.13 to$0.13 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-23.10 %to-23.10 %
December 31, 2018— $0.17 to$0.17 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %3.78 %to3.78 %
December 31, 2017— $0.16 to$0.16 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-18.18 %to-18.18 %
ProFund VP Biotechnology
December 31, 2021— (1)$9.10 to$9.10 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %15.45 %to15.45 %
December 31, 2020— (1)$7.89 to$7.89 $0.02 %0.25 %to0.25 %15.09 %to15.09 %
December 31, 2019— (1)$6.85 to$6.85 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %16.17 %to16.17 %
December 31, 2018$5.90 to$5.90 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-6.98 %to-6.98 %
December 31, 2017$6.34 to$6.34 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %22.24 %to22.24 %
ProFund VP UltraBull
December 31, 202162 $12.75 to$12.75 $784 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %57.75 %to57.75 %
December 31, 202039 $8.08 to$8.08 $316 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %19.53 %to19.53 %
December 31, 201975 $6.76 to$6.76 $510 0.30 %0.25 %to0.25 %59.77 %to59.77 %
December 31, 201850 $4.23 to$4.23 $211 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-15.72 %to-15.72 %
December 31, 201760 $5.02 to$5.02 $303 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %40.67 %to40.67 %
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Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
ProFund VP Consumer Services
December 31, 2021— (1)$6.05 to$6.05 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %9.96 %to9.96 %
December 31, 2020— (1)$5.50 to$5.50 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %28.03 %to28.03 %
December 31, 2019$4.30 to$4.30 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %24.33 %to24.33 %
December 31, 2018$3.46 to$3.46 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %0.36 %to0.36 %
December 31, 2017$3.44 to$3.44 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %18.07 %to18.07 %
ProFund VP Oil & Gas
December 31, 2021— (1)$2.53 to$2.53 $— (1)1.77 %0.25 %to0.25 %51.55 %to51.55 %
December 31, 2020— (1)$1.67 to$1.67 $— (1)2.52 %0.25 %to0.25 %-34.62 %to-34.62 %
December 31, 2019— (1)$2.55 to$2.55 $— (1)1.38 %0.25 %to0.25 %8.24 %to8.24 %
December 31, 2018— (1)$2.36 to$2.36 $— (1)1.68 %0.25 %to0.25 %-20.42 %to-20.42 %
December 31, 2017— (1)$2.96 to$2.96 $1.22 %0.25 %to0.25 %-3.42 %to-3.42 %
ProFund VP Europe 30
December 31, 2021$2.58 to$2.58 $15 0.89 %0.25 %to0.25 %24.22 %to24.22 %
December 31, 2020$2.08 to$2.08 $12 2.69 %0.25 %to0.25 %-9.46 %to-9.46 %
December 31, 2019$2.29 to$2.29 $13 2.83 %0.25 %to0.25 %17.49 %to17.49 %
December 31, 2018$1.95 to$1.95 $10 2.47 %0.25 %to0.25 %-14.34 %to-14.34 %
December 31, 2017$2.28 to$2.28 $12 1.77 %0.25 %to0.25 %19.41 %to19.41 %
ProFund VP Financials
December 31, 2021$2.63 to$2.63 $0.35 %0.25 %to0.25 %29.78 %to29.78 %
December 31, 2020$2.03 to$2.03 $0.70 %0.25 %to0.25 %-2.02 %to-2.02 %
December 31, 2019$2.07 to$2.07 $0.52 %0.25 %to0.25 %29.95 %to29.95 %
December 31, 2018$1.59 to$1.59 $0.60 %0.25 %to0.25 %-10.66 %to-10.66 %
December 31, 2017$1.78 to$1.78 $12 0.34 %0.25 %to0.25 %17.89 %to17.89 %
ProFund VP Health Care
December 31, 2021$5.86 to$5.86 $0.04 %0.25 %to0.25 %21.24 %to21.24 %
December 31, 2020$4.83 to$4.83 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %14.15 %to14.15 %
December 31, 2019$4.24 to$4.24 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %19.07 %to19.07 %
December 31, 2018$3.56 to$3.56 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %4.17 %to4.17 %
December 31, 2017$3.41 to$3.41 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %20.62 %to20.62 %
ProFund VP Japan
December 31, 2021$3.03 to$3.03 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %3.63 %to3.63 %
December 31, 2020$2.92 to$2.92 $0.30 %0.25 %to0.25 %15.64 %to15.64 %
December 31, 2019$2.53 to$2.53 $0.14 %0.25 %to0.25 %19.70 %to19.70 %
December 31, 2018$2.11 to$2.11 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-11.86 %to-11.86 %
December 31, 2017$2.40 to$2.40 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %18.16 %to18.16 %
ProFund VP Mid-Cap Growth
December 31, 2021$5.96 to$5.96 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %16.68 %to16.68 %
December 31, 2020$5.11 to$5.11 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %20.59 %to20.59 %
December 31, 2019$4.24 to$4.24 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %23.94 %to23.94 %
December 31, 2018$3.42 to$3.42 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-12.20 %to-12.20 %
December 31, 2017$3.89 to$3.89 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %18.01 %to18.01 %
ProFund VP Mid-Cap Value
December 31, 2021$5.42 to$5.42 $0.26 %0.25 %to0.25 %28.21 %to28.21 %
December 31, 2020$4.23 to$4.23 $0.43 %0.25 %to0.25 %2.04 %to2.04 %
December 31, 2019$4.14 to$4.14 $0.20 %0.25 %to0.25 %23.77 %to23.77 %
December 31, 2018$3.35 to$3.35 $0.10 %0.25 %to0.25 %-13.51 %to-13.51 %
December 31, 2017— (1)$3.87 to$3.87 $0.32 %0.25 %to0.25 %10.33 %to10.33 %
ProFund VP Government Money Market
December 31, 2021251 $1.06 to$1.06 $267 0.01 %0.25 %to0.25 %-0.29 %to-0.29 %
December 31, 2020954 $1.07 to$1.07 $1,017 0.04 %0.25 %to0.25 %-0.25 %to-0.25 %
December 31, 2019800 $1.07 to$1.07 $855 0.75 %0.25 %to0.25 %0.51 %to0.51 %
December 31, 20181,413 $1.06 to$1.06 $1,502 0.43 %0.25 %to0.25 %0.16 %to0.16 %
December 31, 20171,678 $1.06 to$1.06 $1,781 0.02 %0.25 %to0.25 %-0.28 %to-0.28 %
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Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
ProFund VP NASDAQ-100
December 31, 2021$12.49 to$12.49 $43 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %24.49 %to24.49 %
December 31, 2020$10.03 to$10.03 $36 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %45.21 %to45.21 %
December 31, 2019$6.91 to$6.91 $26 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %36.36 %to36.36 %
December 31, 2018$5.07 to$5.07 $21 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-2.12 %to-2.12 %
December 31, 2017$5.18 to$5.18 $23 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %30.04 %to30.04 %
ProFund VP Pharmaceuticals
December 31, 2021$2.83 to$2.83 $0.27 %0.25 %to0.25 %10.92 %to10.92 %
December 31, 2020— (1)$2.55 to$2.55 $0.11 %0.25 %to0.25 %12.24 %to12.24 %
December 31, 2019— (1)$2.27 to$2.27 $0.85 %0.25 %to0.25 %13.76 %to13.76 %
December 31, 2018— (1)$2.00 to$2.00 $1.09 %0.25 %to0.25 %-6.44 %to-6.44 %
December 31, 2017— (1)$2.14 to$2.14 $1.02 %0.25 %to0.25 %10.08 %to10.08 %
ProFund VP Precious Metals
December 31, 2021— (1)$1.46 to$1.46 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-9.16 %to-9.16 %
December 31, 2020— (1)$1.61 to$1.61 $0.24 %0.25 %to0.25 %23.80 %to23.80 %
December 31, 2019$1.30 to$1.30 $0.03 %0.25 %to0.25 %45.61 %to45.61 %
December 31, 2018$0.89 to$0.89 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-13.69 %to-13.69 %
December 31, 2017$1.03 to$1.03 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %5.02 %to5.02 %
ProFund VP Real Estate
December 31, 2021$4.53 to$4.53 $0.03 %0.25 %to0.25 %36.73 %to36.73 %
December 31, 2020$3.31 to$3.31 $1.67 %0.25 %to0.25 %-6.53 %to-6.53 %
December 31, 2019$3.54 to$3.54 $1.67 %0.25 %to0.25 %26.44 %to26.44 %
December 31, 2018$2.80 to$2.80 $2.72 %0.25 %to0.25 %-5.93 %to-5.93 %
December 31, 2017$2.98 to$2.98 $13 0.98 %0.25 %to0.25 %7.78 %to7.78 %
ProFund VP Short NASDAQ-100
December 31, 2021— $0.02 to$0.02 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-25.55 %to-25.55 %
December 31, 2020$0.03 to$0.03 $— (1)0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-42.89 %to-42.89 %
December 31, 2019— $0.06 to$0.06 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-28.09 %to-28.09 %
December 31, 2018— $0.08 to$0.08 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-2.99 %to-2.99 %
December 31, 2017— $0.08 to$0.08 $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %-25.23 %to-25.23 %
ProFund VP Small-Cap
December 31, 2021$5.03 to$5.03 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %12.60 %to12.60 %
December 31, 2020$4.47 to$4.47 $0.06 %0.25 %to0.25 %16.77 %to16.77 %
December 31, 2019$3.82 to$3.82 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %23.30 %to23.30 %
December 31, 2018$3.10 to$3.10 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-13.11 %to-13.11 %
December 31, 2017$3.57 to$3.57 $10 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %12.15 %to12.15 %
ProFund VP Small-Cap Growth
December 31, 2021$6.83 to$6.83 $28 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %20.34 %to20.34 %
December 31, 2020$5.68 to$5.68 $23 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %17.10 %to17.10 %
December 31, 2019$4.85 to$4.85 $19 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %18.82 %to18.82 %
December 31, 2018$4.08 to$4.08 $15 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-5.99 %to-5.99 %
December 31, 2017$4.34 to$4.34 $15 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %12.69 %to12.69 %
ProFund VP Technology
December 31, 2021— (1)$11.65 to$11.65 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %34.62 %to34.62 %
December 31, 2020— (1)$8.65 to$8.65 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %44.44 %to44.44 %
December 31, 2019— (1)$5.99 to$5.99 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %44.82 %to44.82 %
December 31, 2018— (1)$4.14 to$4.14 $0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-2.54 %to-2.54 %
December 31, 2017— (1)$4.24 to$4.24 $0.06 %0.25 %to0.25 %34.85 %to34.85 %
ProFund VP Telecommunications
December 31, 2021— (1)$2.37 to$2.37 $1.08 %0.25 %to0.25 %18.11 %to18.11 %
December 31, 2020— (1)$2.01 to$2.01 $0.89 %0.25 %to0.25 %2.89 %to2.89 %
December 31, 2019— (1)$1.95 to$1.95 $3.26 %0.25 %to0.25 %14.48 %to14.48 %
December 31, 2018— (1)$1.70 to$1.70 $8.92 %0.25 %to0.25 %-15.32 %to-15.32 %
December 31, 2017$2.01 to$2.01 $10 5.01 %0.25 %to0.25 %-2.37 %to-2.37 %
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Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
ProFund VP U.S. Government Plus
December 31, 2021$2.77 to$2.77 $16 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-7.32 %to-7.32 %
December 31, 2020$2.99 to$2.99 $17 0.04 %0.25 %to0.25 %20.39 %to20.39 %
December 31, 2019$2.49 to$2.49 $13 0.83 %0.25 %to0.25 %17.93 %to17.93 %
December 31, 2018$2.11 to$2.11 $11 0.92 %0.25 %to0.25 %-5.66 %to-5.66 %
December 31, 2017$2.24 to$2.24 $11 0.44 %0.25 %to0.25 %9.21 %to9.21 %
ProFund VP UltraMid-Cap
December 31, 2021— $13.58 to$13.58 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %46.30 %to46.30 %
December 31, 2020— $9.29 to$9.29 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %4.96 %to4.96 %
December 31, 2019— $8.85 to$8.85 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %47.42 %to47.42 %
December 31, 201810 $6.00 to$6.00 $58 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-26.95 %to-26.95 %
December 31, 2017$8.22 to$8.22 $66 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %28.54 %to28.54 %
ProFund VP UltraNASDAQ-100
December 31, 202124 $64.71 to$64.71 $1,568 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %52.13 %to52.13 %
December 31, 202018 $42.54 to$42.54 $780 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %85.82 %to85.82 %
December 31, 201933 $22.89 to$22.89 $765 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %79.22 %to79.22 %
December 31, 201811 $12.77 to$12.77 $134 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-9.86 %to-9.86 %
December 31, 201712 $14.17 to$14.17 $176 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %67.91 %to67.91 %
ProFund VP UltraSmall-Cap
December 31, 2021— $9.18 to$9.18 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %23.00 %to23.00 %
December 31, 2020— $7.46 to$7.46 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %16.10 %to16.10 %
December 31, 2019— $6.43 to$6.43 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %46.96 %to46.96 %
December 31, 2018$4.37 to$4.37 $19 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-27.13 %to-27.13 %
December 31, 2017$6.00 to$6.00 $44 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %24.89 %to24.89 %
ProFund VP Bull
December 31, 2021$5.11 to$5.11 $33 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %26.02 %to26.02 %
December 31, 2020$4.05 to$4.05 $27 0.02 %0.25 %to0.25 %15.74 %to15.74 %
December 31, 2019$3.50 to$3.50 $23 0.27 %0.25 %to0.25 %28.56 %to28.56 %
December 31, 2018$2.72 to$2.72 $18 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-6.38 %to-6.38 %
December 31, 2017$2.91 to$2.91 $20 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %19.04 %to19.04 %
ProFund VP Utilities
December 31, 2021— (1)$5.27 to$5.27 $1.49 %0.25 %to0.25 %15.12 %to15.12 %
December 31, 2020— (1)$4.58 to$4.58 $1.61 %0.25 %to0.25 %-2.64 %to-2.64 %
December 31, 2019— (1)$4.71 to$4.71 $1.56 %0.25 %to0.25 %22.57 %to22.57 %
December 31, 2018— (1)$3.84 to$3.84 $2.20 %0.25 %to0.25 %2.63 %to2.63 %
December 31, 2017— (1)$3.74 to$3.74 $2.15 %0.25 %to0.25 %10.36 %to10.36 %
AST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Portfolio
December 31, 20218,005 $31.52 to$68.21 $323,899 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %1.46 %to17.11 %
December 31, 20206,490 $26.98 to$58.24 $234,165 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %29.18 %to39.80 %
December 31, 20194,599 $19.34 to$41.66 $128,763 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %9.44 %to28.23 %
December 31, 20183,422 $15.12 to$32.49 $82,095 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-10.51 %to3.87 %
December 31, 20172,611 $14.60 to$31.28 $66,789 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %18.83 %to37.88 %
AST Cohen & Steers Realty Portfolio
December 31, 2021545 $21.13 to$43.48 $22,918 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %42.49 %to42.70 %
December 31, 2020513 $14.83 to$30.47 $15,240 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-3.08 %to-2.93 %
December 31, 2019485 $15.30 to$31.39 $14,942 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %10.98 %to31.08 %
December 31, 2018461 $11.69 to$23.94 $10,830 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-4.99 %to-4.85 %
December 31, 2017430 $12.30 to$25.17 $10,808 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.98 %to6.14 %
AST J.P. Morgan Tactical Preservation Portfolio
December 31, 2021897 $24.88 to$24.89 $22,311 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %0.88 %to7.84 %
December 31, 2020750 $23.08 to$23.11 $17,327 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %11.07 %to15.88 %
December 31, 2019677 $20.75 to$20.80 $14,071 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %6.27 %to14.49 %
December 31, 2018606 $18.12 to$18.20 $11,004 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-5.75 %to-5.22 %
December 31, 2017541 $19.12 to$19.23 $10,365 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %11.86 %to12.03 %
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Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
AST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Value Portfolio
December 31, 20213,135 $15.98 to$28.31 $58,292 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %3.91 %to25.42 %
December 31, 20202,021 $12.76 to$22.57 $31,293 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %1.84 %to24.96 %
December 31, 20191,273 $12.53 to$22.13 $20,409 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %10.59 %to25.84 %
December 31, 2018737 $9.97 to$17.58 $10,482 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-12.28 %to-9.80 %
December 31, 2017467 $11.07 to$19.50 $8,486 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %16.26 %to16.43 %
AST Small-Cap Value Portfolio
December 31, 2021466 $18.53 to$38.11 $17,594 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %31.19 %to31.39 %
December 31, 2020440 $14.12 to$29.01 $12,761 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %0.61 %to0.76 %
December 31, 2019404 $14.04 to$28.79 $11,604 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.12 %to21.86 %
December 31, 2018378 $11.54 to$23.62 $8,927 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-17.28 %to-17.16 %
December 31, 2017373 $13.95 to$28.52 $10,643 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %7.08 %to7.24 %
AST Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
December 31, 20213,352 $21.69 to$56.98 $90,738 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %1.77 %to10.38 %
December 31, 20202,675 $19.68 to$51.63 $67,277 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %31.19 %to34.70 %
December 31, 20191,945 $14.63 to$38.33 $38,396 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.42 %to30.03 %
December 31, 20181,282 $11.27 to$29.48 $21,264 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-11.91 %to-4.44 %
December 31, 2017686 $11.81 to$30.85 $14,463 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %13.29 %to26.96 %
AST Hotchkis & Wiley Large-Cap Value Portfolio
December 31, 20214,088 $18.40 to$28.21 $94,567 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %3.45 %to29.21 %
December 31, 20203,259 $14.27 to$21.83 $60,994 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-0.62 %to28.59 %
December 31, 20192,752 $14.27 to$21.77 $53,197 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %8.95 %to29.52 %
December 31, 20182,435 $11.05 to$16.81 $37,509 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-17.07 %to-14.15 %
December 31, 20172,269 $12.90 to$19.58 $41,716 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %18.13 %to19.19 %
AST Loomis Sayles Large-Cap Growth Portfolio
December 31, 20211,521 $28.97 to$59.11 $62,158 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %0.43 %to18.36 %
December 31, 20201,342 $24.53 to$50.00 $48,400 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %22.32 %to31.59 %
December 31, 20191,173 $18.69 to$38.03 $33,907 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %9.38 %to31.63 %
December 31, 20181,036 $14.24 to$28.92 $23,847 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-10.11 %to-2.69 %
December 31, 2017943 $14.67 to$29.75 $23,507 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %31.80 %to32.99 %
AST MFS Growth Portfolio
December 31, 20214,069 $30.99 to$65.76 $145,288 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %4.31 %to23.26 %
December 31, 20203,107 $25.18 to$53.35 $90,947 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %23.60 %to30.35 %
December 31, 20191,881 $19.35 to$40.93 $44,193 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %8.29 %to37.64 %
December 31, 20181,116 $14.08 to$29.74 $20,170 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-11.85 %to2.05 %
December 31, 2017622 $13.81 to$29.14 $12,249 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %14.80 %to30.58 %
AST Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
December 31, 20211,147 $44.49 to$50.29 $56,160 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %3.60 %to4.54 %
December 31, 20201,169 $42.95 to$48.11 $54,781 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %47.07 %to48.39 %
December 31, 20191,171 $29.20 to$32.42 $37,049 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %5.56 %to30.12 %
December 31, 20181,102 $22.64 to$24.92 $26,825 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-9.23 %to-8.40 %
December 31, 20171,148 $24.95 to$27.20 $30,600 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %22.81 %to23.91 %
AST BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio
December 31, 20213,889 $10.86 to$14.86 $44,250 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-0.94 %to-0.70 %
December 31, 20202,379 $10.95 to$14.96 $27,591 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %2.25 %to2.46 %
December 31, 20191,426 $10.71 to$14.60 $17,002 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %2.74 %to4.52 %
December 31, 2018910 $10.26 to$13.97 $10,816 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %0.28 %to0.64 %
December 31, 2017633 $10.21 to$13.88 $7,805 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %0.68 %to1.60 %
AST T. Rowe Price Natural Resources Portfolio
December 31, 20211,170 $15.57 to$19.44 $22,733 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %23.49 %to23.67 %
December 31, 20201,161 $12.60 to$15.72 $18,247 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-2.46 %to-2.32 %
December 31, 20191,097 $12.92 to$16.09 $17,651 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %0.92 %to16.75 %
December 31, 20181,042 $11.09 to$13.78 $14,360 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-16.86 %to-16.74 %
December 31, 20171,024 $16.55 to$16.55 $16,957 0.00 %0.10 %to0.10 %10.20 %to10.20 %
A94

Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
AST MFS Global Equity Portfolio
December 31, 20214,091 $19.33 to$44.21 $94,428 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %0.72 %to16.73 %
December 31, 20203,189 $16.59 to$37.87 $64,098 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %13.89 %to24.96 %
December 31, 20192,293 $14.56 to$33.20 $41,834 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %8.30 %to29.83 %
December 31, 20181,628 $11.23 to$25.57 $23,948 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-10.46 %to-9.64 %
December 31, 20171,053 $12.45 to$28.30 $18,328 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %11.40 %to23.72 %
AST J.P. Morgan International Equity Portfolio
December 31, 20214,963 $15.12 to$24.26 $82,353 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %0.48 %to10.96 %
December 31, 20203,155 $13.64 to$21.87 $48,750 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %12.80 %to25.50 %
December 31, 20191,981 $12.09 to$19.36 $28,421 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %8.54 %to27.10 %
December 31, 20181,488 $9.53 to$15.23 $17,341 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-17.67 %to-11.48 %
December 31, 2017938 $11.58 to$18.47 $14,293 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %15.77 %to29.50 %
Neuberger Berman AMT Sustainable Equity Portfolio (Class S)
December 31, 2021431 $21.63 to$36.90 $10,577 0.19 %0.00 %to0.25 %5.00 %to23.16 %
December 31, 2020250 $17.61 to$29.96 $5,330 0.38 %0.00 %to0.25 %18.98 %to28.14 %
December 31, 2019177 $14.80 to$25.12 $3,045 0.31 %0.00 %to0.25 %8.80 %to25.58 %
December 31, 2018136 $11.82 to$20.00 $1,916 0.29 %0.00 %to0.25 %-12.78 %to-5.94 %
December 31, 201741 $12.59 to$21.27 $747 0.37 %0.00 %to0.25 %17.81 %to18.11 %
American Century VP Mid Cap Value Fund (Class I)
December 31, 2021361 $39.08 to$39.62 $14,134 1.17 %0.00 %to0.10 %23.08 %to23.20 %
December 31, 2020365 $31.75 to$32.16 $11,609 1.84 %0.00 %to0.10 %1.11 %to1.21 %
December 31, 2019335 $31.40 to$31.77 $10,543 2.06 %0.00 %to0.10 %29.02 %to29.15 %
December 31, 2018329 $24.34 to$24.60 $8,009 1.43 %0.00 %to0.10 %-12.92 %to-12.84 %
December 31, 2017299 $27.95 to$28.22 $8,360 1.55 %0.00 %to0.10 %11.58 %to11.69 %
BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Portfolio, Inc. (Service Shares)
December 31, 2021486 $23.69 to$44.37 $14,011 0.49 %0.00 %to0.25 %5.17 %to26.68 %
December 31, 2020202 $18.75 to$35.02 $5,334 0.73 %0.00 %to0.25 %23.55 %to24.20 %
December 31, 201997 $15.18 to$28.28 $2,025 1.16 %0.00 %to0.25 %15.92 %to34.01 %
December 31, 201875 $11.35 to$21.10 $1,207 1.44 %0.00 %to0.25 %-10.17 %to-4.64 %
December 31, 201763 $11.94 to$22.13 $1,089 0.88 %0.00 %to0.25 %14.75 %to15.04 %
BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Service Shares)
December 31, 2021782 $16.93 to$33.30 $15,540 0.39 %0.00 %to0.25 %6.85 %to25.56 %
December 31, 2020783 $13.52 to$26.52 $12,471 0.45 %0.00 %to0.25 %7.58 %to7.85 %
December 31, 2019692 $12.57 to$24.59 $10,522 0.36 %0.00 %to0.25 %3.39 %to19.86 %
December 31, 2018442 $10.51 to$20.52 $5,697 0.29 %0.00 %to0.25 %-17.35 %to-15.68 %
December 31, 2017263 $12.50 to$24.33 $4,320 0.56 %0.00 %to0.25 %14.75 %to15.04 %
MFS® Utilities Series (Initial Class)
December 31, 20212,002 $15.95 to$26.69 $38,827 1.79 %0.00 %to0.25 %4.30 %to14.09 %
December 31, 20201,620 $14.02 to$23.40 $28,193 2.59 %0.00 %to0.25 %5.64 %to15.30 %
December 31, 20191,227 $13.27 to$22.09 $21,136 4.17 %0.00 %to0.25 %2.69 %to25.07 %
December 31, 2018899 $10.63 to$17.67 $13,107 1.15 %0.00 %to0.25 %-4.56 %to1.06 %
December 31, 2017711 $10.55 to$17.48 $10,705 4.49 %0.00 %to0.25 %14.55 %to14.83 %
AST BlackRock/Loomis Sayles Bond Portfolio
December 31, 20215,285 $11.92 to$15.16 $73,028 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-2.01 %to0.92 %
December 31, 20204,629 $12.09 to$15.33 $65,836 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %3.72 %to7.36 %
December 31, 20194,208 $11.29 to$14.28 $56,846 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %0.35 %to9.22 %
December 31, 20183,997 $10.36 to$13.07 $50,072 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-1.55 %to-0.16 %
December 31, 20174,311 $10.45 to$13.16 $55,270 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %3.43 %to4.36 %
AST T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation Portfolio
December 31, 20213,527 $34.57 to$34.57 $121,923 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %2.07 %to12.13 %
December 31, 20202,288 $30.83 to$30.83 $70,545 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %12.25 %to17.24 %
December 31, 20191,688 $27.46 to$27.46 $46,369 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %20.54 %to20.54 %
December 31, 20181,216 $22.78 to$22.78 $27,705 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-7.62 %to-5.56 %
December 31, 20171,000 $24.13 to$24.13 $24,124 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %15.12 %to15.12 %
A95

Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
AST Wellington Management Hedged Equity Portfolio
December 31, 20213,813 $15.91 to$26.29 $92,272 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %1.71 %to12.06 %
December 31, 20203,792 $14.23 to$23.46 $83,053 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %5.71 %to13.90 %
December 31, 20193,721 $13.38 to$21.99 $78,541 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %9.00 %to20.55 %
December 31, 20183,680 $11.13 to$18.24 $65,309 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-8.10 %to-5.00 %
December 31, 20173,720 $11.74 to$19.20 $69,884 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %12.58 %to13.59 %
AST Balanced Asset Allocation Portfolio
December 31, 202112,031 $24.97 to$27.84 $327,236 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %2.20 %to12.84 %
December 31, 202011,064 $22.33 to$24.67 $267,274 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %10.77 %to15.74 %
December 31, 20199,821 $20.16 to$22.08 $212,749 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %5.40 %to19.42 %
December 31, 20188,850 $17.03 to$18.49 $160,882 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-7.83 %to-4.93 %
December 31, 20178,244 $18.08 to$19.45 $157,924 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %8.89 %to14.90 %
AST Preservation Asset Allocation Portfolio
December 31, 20212,111 $19.26 to$21.47 $44,127 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %0.72 %to6.24 %
December 31, 20202,033 $18.29 to$20.21 $40,098 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %8.11 %to10.46 %
December 31, 20191,938 $16.92 to$18.52 $35,124 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %6.66 %to14.74 %
December 31, 20181,889 $14.88 to$16.14 $29,902 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-4.34 %to-2.84 %
December 31, 20171,768 $15.45 to$16.62 $28,853 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %5.98 %to10.13 %
AST Fidelity Institutional AM® Quantitative Portfolio (merged October 15, 2021)
December 31, 2021— $28.85 to$28.85 $— 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %3.44 %to9.20 %
December 31, 2020547 $26.42 to$26.42 $14,460 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %8.49 %to8.49 %
December 31, 2019454 $24.35 to$24.35 $11,053 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %6.01 %to19.70 %
December 31, 2018352 $20.34 to$20.34 $7,168 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-8.63 %to-7.98 %
December 31, 2017318 $22.11 to$22.11 $7,021 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %8.93 %to16.18 %
AST Prudential Growth Allocation Portfolio
December 31, 20213,018 $33.53 to$33.53 $101,221 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %2.68 %to16.41 %
December 31, 20202,613 $28.81 to$28.81 $75,267 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %5.59 %to5.59 %
December 31, 20192,142 $27.28 to$27.28 $58,428 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %18.88 %to18.88 %
December 31, 20181,664 $22.95 to$22.95 $38,174 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-10.12 %to-7.83 %
December 31, 20171,354 $24.90 to$24.90 $33,715 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %15.81 %to15.81 %
AST Advanced Strategies Portfolio
December 31, 2021868 $35.86 to$35.86 $31,126 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %1.24 %to13.54 %
December 31, 2020722 $31.58 to$31.58 $22,806 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %10.40 %to10.40 %
December 31, 2019577 $28.61 to$28.61 $16,520 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %5.82 %to21.56 %
December 31, 2018437 $23.53 to$23.53 $10,296 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-8.21 %to-6.12 %
December 31, 2017372 $25.07 to$25.07 $9,332 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %9.92 %to16.63 %
AST AllianzGI World Trends Portfolio
December 31, 2021424 $28.41 to$28.41 $12,043 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %0.70 %to10.87 %
December 31, 2020375 $25.62 to$25.62 $9,614 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %13.81 %to16.87 %
December 31, 2019289 $22.51 to$22.51 $6,495 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %17.75 %to17.75 %
December 31, 2018241 $19.12 to$19.12 $4,603 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-8.24 %to-8.13 %
December 31, 2017206 $20.81 to$20.81 $4,283 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %15.94 %to15.94 %
AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio
December 31, 202114,345 $16.69 to$18.36 $258,424 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %1.91 %to11.67 %
December 31, 202013,962 $15.08 to$16.44 $225,644 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %3.80 %to14.65 %
December 31, 201913,874 $14.53 to$15.70 $214,371 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %6.33 %to17.62 %
December 31, 201813,714 $12.46 to$13.35 $180,505 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-6.76 %to-5.28 %
December 31, 201713,698 $13.27 to$14.09 $190,644 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %11.61 %to12.61 %
TOPS® Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
December 31, 20213,141 $18.64 to$31.22 $65,192 0.63 %0.10 %to0.25 %3.26 %to19.19 %
December 31, 20201,584 $15.66 to$26.19 $28,568 1.46 %0.10 %to0.25 %12.40 %to25.21 %
December 31, 2019843 $13.94 to$23.27 $14,296 1.51 %0.10 %to0.25 %7.87 %to24.24 %
December 31, 2018597 $11.23 to$18.73 $8,635 1.02 %0.10 %to0.25 %-12.73 %to-9.97 %
December 31, 2017400 $12.50 to$20.80 $6,800 1.38 %0.10 %to0.25 %20.09 %to20.27 %
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Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
TOPS® Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
December 31, 20213,089 $14.52 to$19.58 $46,495 0.95 %0.10 %to0.25 %3.88 %to9.51 %
December 31, 20201,870 $13.27 to$17.88 $25,964 1.55 %0.10 %to0.25 %8.13 %to12.69 %
December 31, 20191,220 $12.28 to$16.51 $15,862 1.78 %0.10 %to0.25 %6.30 %to15.81 %
December 31, 2018844 $10.62 to$14.26 $9,603 1.37 %0.10 %to0.25 %-6.40 %to-5.72 %
December 31, 2017473 $11.28 to$15.12 $5,918 1.49 %0.10 %to0.25 %6.59 %to10.84 %
TOPS® Conservative ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
December 31, 2021385 $13.26 to$16.29 $5,280 0.78 %0.10 %to0.25 %0.91 %to6.34 %
December 31, 2020319 $12.49 to$15.32 $4,139 1.72 %0.10 %to0.25 %6.78 %to7.96 %
December 31, 2019210 $11.69 to$14.33 $2,549 1.87 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.15 %to11.59 %
December 31, 2018125 $10.49 to$12.84 $1,376 1.44 %0.10 %to0.25 %-3.74 %to-2.78 %
December 31, 201782 $10.81 to$13.20 $946 0.75 %0.10 %to0.25 %6.56 %to6.72 %
TOPS® Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
December 31, 20213,475 $17.36 to$29.55 $68,478 0.86 %0.10 %to0.25 %2.67 %to16.40 %
December 31, 20202,358 $14.94 to$25.39 $40,859 1.79 %0.10 %to0.25 %11.39 %to21.64 %
December 31, 20191,479 $13.41 to$22.76 $23,853 1.75 %0.10 %to0.25 %7.42 %to21.95 %
December 31, 2018935 $11.01 to$18.66 $12,855 1.35 %0.10 %to0.25 %-10.86 %to-8.87 %
December 31, 2017583 $12.10 to$20.48 $9,360 1.44 %0.10 %to0.25 %17.65 %to17.82 %
TOPS® Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
December 31, 20213,440 $16.02 to$23.13 $61,343 1.13 %0.10 %to0.25 %2.14 %to12.70 %
December 31, 20202,683 $14.24 to$20.52 $42,904 1.57 %0.10 %to0.25 %10.32 %to16.73 %
December 31, 20191,861 $12.91 to$18.58 $27,432 1.81 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.82 %to18.79 %
December 31, 20181,196 $10.88 to$15.64 $15,251 1.45 %0.10 %to0.25 %-8.50 %to-6.98 %
December 31, 2017710 $11.72 to$16.81 $10,369 1.24 %0.10 %to0.25 %13.83 %to14.00 %
TOPS® Managed Risk Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
December 31, 2021600 $15.78 to$16.36 $9,788 1.19 %0.10 %to0.25 %3.47 %to8.46 %
December 31, 2020486 $14.55 to$15.11 $7,305 2.28 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.63 %to5.79 %
December 31, 2019407 $13.75 to$14.30 $5,796 2.29 %0.10 %to0.25 %6.19 %to14.44 %
December 31, 2018319 $12.02 to$12.52 $3,969 1.79 %0.10 %to0.25 %-6.27 %to-6.12 %
December 31, 2017287 $12.80 to$13.35 $3,816 1.53 %0.10 %to0.25 %10.31 %to10.47 %
TOPS® Managed Risk Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
December 31, 20211,383 $17.08 to$17.77 $24,465 1.11 %0.10 %to0.25 %4.32 %to12.48 %
December 31, 20201,103 $15.19 to$15.82 $17,405 2.25 %0.10 %to0.25 %4.93 %to14.02 %
December 31, 2019714 $14.45 to$15.08 $10,735 2.03 %0.10 %to0.25 %6.60 %to16.96 %
December 31, 2018585 $12.36 to$12.91 $7,531 1.57 %0.10 %to0.25 %-8.95 %to-8.52 %
December 31, 2017492 $13.55 to$14.18 $6,963 1.64 %0.10 %to0.25 %17.37 %to17.54 %
TOPS® Managed Risk Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2)
December 31, 20211,097 $16.99 to$17.67 $19,342 1.19 %0.10 %to0.25 %4.15 %to10.95 %
December 31, 2020962 $15.31 to$15.95 $15,309 2.29 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.65 %to12.65 %
December 31, 2019703 $14.47 to$15.10 $10,569 2.19 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.79 %to16.18 %
December 31, 2018511 $12.46 to$13.02 $6,614 1.70 %0.10 %to0.25 %-7.59 %to-7.31 %
December 31, 2017359 $13.44 to$14.06 $4,999 1.67 %0.10 %to0.25 %13.56 %to13.73 %
American Funds IS Growth Fund (Class 2)
December 31, 20218,237 $33.76 to$41.97 $288,300 0.23 %0.10 %to0.25 %6.31 %to21.87 %
December 31, 20205,912 $27.74 to$34.44 $169,903 0.32 %0.10 %to0.25 %39.57 %to51.93 %
December 31, 20194,202 $18.29 to$22.67 $79,616 0.88 %0.10 %to0.25 %11.86 %to30.64 %
December 31, 20182,487 $14.02 to$17.35 $36,244 0.56 %0.10 %to0.25 %-11.23 %to-0.35 %
December 31, 20171,114 $14.09 to$17.41 $16,527 0.64 %0.10 %to0.25 %13.86 %to28.16 %
American Funds IS Growth-Income Fund (Class 2)
December 31, 20218,610 $25.84 to$29.09 $226,598 1.20 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.24 %to23.97 %
December 31, 20206,872 $20.87 to$23.46 $145,848 1.54 %0.10 %to0.25 %13.26 %to19.20 %
December 31, 20194,932 $18.43 to$20.69 $92,316 1.91 %0.10 %to0.25 %9.27 %to26.01 %
December 31, 20183,377 $14.65 to$16.42 $50,175 1.80 %0.10 %to0.25 %-10.03 %to-1.89 %
December 31, 20171,886 $14.95 to$16.73 $28,531 1.62 %0.10 %to0.25 %13.18 %to22.26 %

A97

Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
American Funds IS International Fund (Class 2)
December 31, 20217,611 $14.21 to$16.09 $109,924 2.76 %0.10 %to0.25 %-4.57 %to-1.59 %
December 31, 20205,655 $14.46 to$16.35 $83,183 0.73 %0.10 %to0.25 %13.69 %to29.85 %
December 31, 20193,979 $12.72 to$14.36 $51,563 1.62 %0.10 %to0.25 %7.10 %to22.76 %
December 31, 20183,038 $10.37 to$11.70 $32,039 2.22 %0.10 %to0.25 %-13.35 %to-11.18 %
December 31, 20171,694 $11.97 to$13.48 $20,650 1.59 %0.10 %to0.25 %16.07 %

to32.01 %
Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio (Service Class 2)
December 31, 20213,894 $25.62 to$32.34 $103,144 0.02 %0.10 %to0.25 %17.45 %to27.38 %
December 31, 20203,141 $20.14 to$25.39 $65,742 0.07 %0.10 %to0.25 %29.91 %to30.10 %
December 31, 20192,344 $15.50 to$19.51 $38,034 0.24 %0.10 %to0.25 %30.95 %to31.14 %
December 31, 20181,544 $11.84 to$14.88 $19,265 0.50 %0.10 %to0.25 %-13.08 %to-6.73 %
December 31, 2017937 $12.71 to$15.95 $12,706 0.90 %0.10 %to0.25 %21.28 %to21.47 %
Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Portfolio (Service Class 2)
December 31, 20213,833 $19.55 to$23.56 $77,835 0.40 %0.10 %to0.25 %9.19 %to25.18 %
December 31, 20203,074 $15.64 to$18.82 $49,922 0.42 %0.10 %to0.25 %17.57 %to17.75 %
December 31, 20192,164 $13.30 to$15.98 $29,981 0.76 %0.10 %to0.25 %4.45 %to23.05 %
December 31, 20181,460 $10.83 to$12.99 $16,500 0.47 %0.10 %to0.25 %-19.33 %to-14.86 %
December 31, 2017829 $12.73 to$15.26 $11,116 0.57 %0.10 %to0.25 %20.24 %to20.42 %
Franklin Income VIP Fund (Class 2)
December 31, 20211,890 $14.57 to$16.56 $27,963 4.61 %0.10 %to0.25 %7.47 %to16.64 %
December 31, 20201,601 $12.51 to$14.20 $20,342 5.75 %0.10 %to0.25 %0.44 %to0.59 %
December 31, 20191,215 $12.46 to$14.11 $15,410 5.26 %0.10 %to0.25 %15.77 %to15.94 %
December 31, 2018858 $10.76 to$12.17 $9,425 4.49 %0.10 %to0.25 %-6.73 %to-4.40 %
December 31, 2017480 $11.27 to$12.73 $5,583 3.98 %0.10 %to0.25 %9.40 %to9.56 %
Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund (Class 2)
December 31, 2021317 $14.25 to$17.13 $4,675 2.88 %0.10 %to0.25 %18.87 %to19.05 %
December 31, 2020344 $11.99 to$14.39 $4,257 2.74 %0.10 %to0.25 %-5.28 %to-5.14 %
December 31, 2019385 $12.66 to$15.17 $5,024 1.82 %0.10 %to0.25 %22.27 %to22.45 %
December 31, 2018420 $10.35 to$12.39 $4,489 2.59 %0.10 %to0.25 %-9.29 %to-9.16 %
December 31, 2017346 $11.41 to$13.63 $4,081 2.43 %0.10 %to0.25 %8.08 %to8.24 %
Templeton Growth VIP Fund (Class 2)
December 31, 2021873 $12.31 to$13.65 $10,884 1.10 %0.10 %to0.25 %-2.72 %to4.77 %
December 31, 2020754 $11.76 to$13.03 $8,989 2.89 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.54 %to5.69 %
December 31, 2019590 $11.15 to$12.33 $6,685 2.67 %0.10 %to0.25 %14.87 %to15.04 %
December 31, 2018400 $9.70 to$10.72 $3,952 1.88 %0.10 %to0.25 %-15.06 %to-13.48 %
December 31, 2017225 $11.43 to$12.60 $2,632 1.40 %0.10 %to0.25 %18.20 %to18.38 %
Hartford Capital Appreciation HLS Fund (Class IB)
December 31, 2021146 $25.29 to$25.29 $3,684 0.24 %0.10 %to0.10 %14.34 %to14.34 %
December 31, 2020133 $22.12 to$22.12 $2,933 0.78 %0.10 %to0.10 %21.50 %to21.50 %
December 31, 2019117 $18.21 to$18.21 $2,125 1.05 %0.10 %to0.10 %30.83 %to30.83 %
December 31, 201898 $13.92 to$13.92 $1,358 0.75 %0.10 %to0.10 %-7.27 %to-7.27 %
December 31, 201778 $15.01 to$15.01 $1,172 0.99 %0.10 %to0.10 %21.69 %to21.69 %
Hartford Disciplined Equity HLS Fund (Class IB)
December 31, 2021408 $33.29 to$33.29 $13,574 0.34 %0.10 %to0.10 %25.08 %to25.08 %
December 31, 2020407 $26.61 to$26.61 $10,823 0.49 %0.10 %to0.10 %17.66 %to17.66 %
December 31, 201996 $22.62 to$22.62 $2,176 0.74 %0.10 %to0.10 %33.62 %to33.62 %
December 31, 201884 $16.93 to$16.93 $1,415 0.52 %0.10 %to0.10 %-2.33 %to-2.33 %
December 31, 201779 $17.33 to$17.33 $1,361 0.81 %0.10 %to0.10 %21.51 %to21.51 %
Hartford Dividend and Growth HLS Fund (Class IB)
December 31, 2021449 $27.96 to$27.96 $12,561 1.12 %0.10 %to0.10 %31.54 %to31.54 %
December 31, 2020419 $21.26 to$21.26 $8,897 1.82 %0.10 %to0.10 %7.34 %to7.34 %
December 31, 2019376 $19.80 to$19.80 $7,449 1.93 %0.10 %to0.10 %28.17 %to28.17 %
December 31, 2018288 $15.45 to$15.45 $4,453 1.89 %0.10 %to0.10 %-5.66 %to-5.66 %
December 31, 2017235 $16.38 to$16.38 $3,854 1.56 %0.10 %to0.10 %17.99 %to17.99 %
A98

Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
MFS® Total Return Bond Series (Initial Class)
December 31, 20216,140 $12.34 to$13.44 $76,355 2.82 %0.10 %to0.25 %-1.06 %to1.24 %
December 31, 20204,665 $12.47 to$13.56 $58,674 3.66 %0.10 %to0.25 %8.20 %to8.36 %
December 31, 20193,103 $11.53 to$12.51 $36,135 3.65 %0.10 %to0.25 %9.93 %to10.10 %
December 31, 20181,913 $10.48 to$11.37 $20,286 3.56 %0.10 %to0.25 %-1.33 %to-0.12 %
December 31, 2017899 $10.63 to$11.50 $9,662 3.77 %0.10 %to0.25 %4.20 %to4.35 %
MFS® Value Series (Initial Class)
December 31, 20212,838 $19.62 to$24.43 $57,369 1.37 %0.10 %to0.25 %11.46 %to25.33 %
December 31, 20202,352 $15.68 to$19.49 $38,075 1.65 %0.10 %to0.25 %3.22 %to3.37 %
December 31, 20191,667 $15.19 to$18.86 $26,311 2.26 %0.10 %to0.25 %29.48 %to29.67 %
December 31, 20181,211 $11.73 to$14.54 $14,787 1.65 %0.10 %to0.25 %-11.10 %to-10.18 %
December 31, 2017684 $13.08 to$16.19 $9,379 2.07 %0.10 %to0.25 %17.36 %to17.53 %
Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund (Series I)
December 31, 20211,938 $19.96 to$19.96 $38,686 1.59 %0.25 %to0.25 %9.55 %to28.19 %
December 31, 20201,808 $15.57 to$15.57 $28,159 2.49 %0.25 %to0.25 %1.84 %to1.84 %
December 31, 20191,556 $15.29 to$15.29 $23,787 1.97 %0.25 %to0.25 %24.88 %to24.88 %
December 31, 20181,237 $12.24 to$12.24 $15,145 2.17 %0.25 %to0.25 %-15.07 %to-13.60 %
December 31, 2017928 $14.17 to$14.17 $13,154 1.66 %0.25 %to0.25 %14.03 %to14.03 %
Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Service Class 2)
December 31, 202112,945 $28.05 to$28.05 $363,135 1.07 %0.25 %to0.25 %15.11 %to27.94 %
December 31, 202010,298 $21.93 to$21.93 $225,794 1.76 %0.25 %to0.25 %17.65 %to17.65 %
December 31, 20196,085 $18.64 to$18.64 $113,396 1.97 %0.25 %to0.25 %9.23 %to30.69 %
December 31, 20183,696 $14.26 to$14.26 $52,697 1.90 %0.25 %to0.25 %-11.81 %to-4.97 %
December 31, 20171,560 $15.01 to$15.01 $23,407 1.79 %0.25 %to0.25 %13.05 %to21.10 %
American Funds IS Washington Mutual Investors Fund (Class 2)
December 31, 20212,219 $22.61 to$22.61 $50,182 1.58 %0.25 %to0.25 %7.41 %to27.46 %
December 31, 20201,739 $17.74 to$17.74 $30,848 1.93 %0.25 %to0.25 %8.41 %to18.40 %
December 31, 20191,283 $16.36 to$16.36 $20,992 2.28 %0.25 %to0.25 %21.08 %to21.08 %
December 31, 2018971 $13.52 to$13.52 $13,127 2.19 %0.25 %to0.25 %-12.16 %to-8.89 %
December 31, 2017702 $14.83 to$14.83 $10,412 2.18 %0.25 %to0.25 %16.75 %to16.75 %
AST Small-Cap Growth Opportunities Portfolio
December 31, 2021342 $21.08 to$46.82 $15,925 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-1.59 %to-1.45 %
December 31, 2020326 $21.42 to$47.51 $15,477 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %34.85 %to35.05 %
December 31, 2019322 $15.88 to$35.18 $11,315 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %9.95 %to36.35 %
December 31, 2018303 $11.67 to$25.80 $7,813 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-11.07 %to-10.93 %
December 31, 2017287 $13.12 to$28.97 $8,307 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %27.37 %to27.56 %
AST International Value Portfolio
December 31, 20216,331 $11.51 to$12.23 $76,479 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-2.60 %to7.64 %
December 31, 20205,210 $10.79 to$11.36 $58,573 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-1.49 %to20.82 %
December 31, 20194,180 $10.96 to$11.43 $47,342 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %6.85 %to20.02 %
December 31, 20183,927 $9.21 to$9.52 $37,131 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %-16.89 %to-11.48 %
December 31, 20173,841 $11.08 to$11.35 $43,363 0.00 %0.00 %to0.90 %12.20 %to22.81 %
Calvert VP EAFE International Index Portfolio (Class F) (available August 20, 2018)
December 31, 2021807 $12.79 to$12.80 $10,326 2.03 %0.10 %to0.25 %2.56 %to10.55 %
December 31, 2020290 $11.57 to$11.60 $3,359 4.29 %0.10 %to0.25 %7.29 %to7.45 %
December 31, 201989 $10.76 to$10.81 $961 3.72 %0.10 %to0.25 %7.42 %to20.70 %
December 31, 2018$8.95 to$8.95 $30 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-10.99 %to-10.99 %
December 31, 2017— $— to$— $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %
Calvert VP NASDAQ 100 Index Portfolio (Class F) (available August 20, 2018)
December 31, 20211,846 $21.41 to$22.06 $40,599 0.32 %0.10 %to0.25 %17.12 %to26.43 %
December 31, 2020928 $16.94 to$17.47 $16,169 0.59 %0.10 %to0.25 %47.49 %to47.71 %
December 31, 2019228 $11.47 to$11.85 $2,695 0.72 %0.10 %to0.25 %14.66 %to38.09 %
December 31, 2018$8.58 to$8.58 $22 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-14.14 %to-14.14 %
December 31, 2017— $— to$— $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %
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Note 7:    Financial Highlights (continued)
At the year endedFor the year ended
Units
(000s)
Unit Value
Lowest — Highest
Net
Assets
(000s)
Investment
Income
Ratio*
Expense Ratio**
Lowest — Highest
Total Return***
Lowest — Highest
Calvert VP S&P MidCap 400 Index Portfolio (Class F) (available August 20, 2018)
December 31, 20211,406 $14.53 to$14.83 $20,470 0.96 %0.10 %to0.25 %5.51 %to24.05 %
December 31, 2020727 $11.73 to$11.96 $8,545 1.57 %0.10 %to0.25 %12.81 %to12.98 %
December 31, 2019227 $10.40 to$10.58 $2,360 1.73 %0.10 %to0.25 %6.02 %to25.25 %
December 31, 201810 $8.30 to$8.30 $80 0.00 %0.25 %to0.25 %-17.31 %to-17.31 %
December 31, 2017— $— to$— $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %
AST Global Bond Portfolio (available November 13, 2020)
December 31, 20211,716 $9.91 to$9.93 $17,018 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %-1.71 %to0.82 %
December 31, 20201,345 $10.09 to$10.09 $13,566 0.00 %0.10 %to0.25 %0.87 %to0.89 %
December 31, 2019— $— to$— $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %
December 31, 2018— $— to$— $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %
December 31, 2017— $— to$— $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %
Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund (Series I) (available April 30, 2021)
December 31, 2021$10.49 to$10.49 $52 1.85 %0.20 %to0.20 %5.60 %to5.60 %
December 31, 2020— $— to$— $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %
December 31, 2019— $— to$— $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %
December 31, 2018— $— to$— $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %
December 31, 2017— $— to$— $— 0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %0.00 %to0.00 %

*
These amounts represent the dividends, excluding distributions of capital gains, received by the subaccount from the underlying Portfolios, net of management fees assessed by the fund manager, divided by the average daily net assets. These ratios exclude those expenses, such as mortality and expense risk charges, that result in direct reductions in the unit values. The recognition of investment income by the subaccount is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying Portfolios in which the subaccount invests.
**
These amounts represent the annualized contract expenses of the Account, consisting primarily of mortality and expense risk charges, for each period indicated. The ratios include only those expenses that result in a direct reduction to unit values. Charges made directly to contract owner accounts through the redemption of units and expenses of the underlying Portfolios are excluded. Expense ratio is net of expense reimbursements. In the absence of expense reimbursements, the expense ratio would be higher.
***
These amounts represent the total returns for the periods indicated, including changes in the value of the underlying Portfolios, and reflect deductions for all items included in the expense ratio. The total return does not include any expenses assessed through the redemption of units; inclusion of these expenses in the calculation would result in a reduction in the total return presented. Product designs within a subaccount which were offered less than one year are included in the range of total returns for that period, and their respective total returns may not correspond to the total returns of a product offering with a comparable expense ratio that was presented for the full period. Contract owners may experience different total returns based on their investment options. Subaccounts with a date notation indicate the effective date of that subaccount in the Account. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return is calculated for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2021 or from the effective date of the subaccount through the end of the reporting period. Total return may reflect expense reimbursements. In the absence of expense reimbursements, the total return would be lower.
(1)
Amount is less than 1,000 units and/or $1,000 in net assets.

Note 8:    Charges and Expenses

The following represents the various charges and expenses of the Account which are paid to Pruco Life.

The expense ratio represents the annualized contract expenses of the Account for the period indicated and includes those expenses that are charged through a reduction of the unit value, which consists solely of the mortality and expense risk charges. These fees, which vary by contract, range from a maximum effective annual rate of up to 0.45% to 0.90%, and are applied daily against the net assets of each
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Note 8:    Charges and Expenses (continued)

subaccount. Expenses of the underlying Portfolios and charges made directly to contract owner accounts through either the redemption of units or from premium payments are excluded.

Charges deducted from premium payments range from 0% to 22.5%, except for VULP (2021) and SVULP (2021), where charges deducted from premium payments range from 0% to 37.5%. In addition, CVUL1 and CVUL2 contracts also deduct a $2 premium processing charge for each premium paid.

The percentage of the premium payment deducted consists of taxes attributable to premiums, any applicable sales charge, and any premium based administrative charge.

The charges made directly to the contract owner through the redemption of units depend on the product and the options or transactions selected by the contract owner. The following charges are made through the redemption of units.

The Account charges from $0.00001 to $83.34 per $1,000 of basic insurance amount for the cost of insurance plus additional mortality for extra ratings of up to $2.08 per $1,000 of basic insurance amount.

The Account charges surrender fees that range from 0% to 100% of the sales load target premium, except for VULP(1), SVULP(2), and MPVULP, where the fees range from $0 to $54.56 per $1,000 of Basic Insurance Amount.

The charge for withdrawals ranges from the lesser of $15 and 2% to the lesser of $25 and 2% of the withdrawal amount.

The Account charges monthly administrative fees that range from $3 to $30 per contract plus $0 to $10.50 per $1,000 of basic insurance amount, although it may be less for subsequent increases.

The Account also charges up to $25 per change to the basic insurance amount, except for CVUL1 and CVUL2 where the charge is up to $15.

(1)    Includes the Base, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2021 versions of the product.
(2)    Includes the Base, 2020, and 2021 versions of the product.

Expense Reimbursement
The Account is reimbursed for certain products by Pruco Life, on a non-guaranteed basis, for expenses incurred by The Prudential Series Fund in excess of the effective rate of 0.40% for the PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class I), 0.50% for the PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I), 0.55% for the PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I), and 0.65% for the PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) of the average daily net assets of these portfolios. During the period ended December 31, 2021, there was no expense reimbursement.


Note 9: Other

Accumulation units are the basic valuation units used to calculate a contract owner's interest allocated to the variable account.

Contract owner net payments represent contract owner contributions, net of applicable deductions, charges, and state premium taxes.

Policy loans represent amounts borrowed by contract owners using the contract as the security for the loan.

Policy loan repayments and interest represent payments made by contract owners to reduce the total outstanding policy loan principal plus accrued interest.

Surrenders, withdrawals and death benefits are payments to contract owners and beneficiaries made under the terms of the contract, including amounts that contract owners have requested to be withdrawn or paid to them.
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Note 9: Other (continued)





Net transfers between other subaccounts or fixed rate option are amounts that contract owners have directed to be moved among subaccounts, including permitted transfers to and from the fixed rate option.

Miscellaneous transactions primarily represent timing related adjustments on contract owner transactions, such as premiums, surrenders, transfers, etc. which are funded by the general account in order to maintain appropriate contract owner account balances.

Other charges are contract level charges assessed through the redemption of units as described in Note 8, Charges and Expenses.




Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Pruco Life Insurance Company and
the Contract Owners of Pruco Life Variable Universal Account

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets of each of the subaccounts of Pruco Life Variable Universal Account indicated in the table below as of the dates indicated in the table below, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the subaccounts of Pruco Life Variable Universal Account as of the dates indicated in the table below, and the results of each of their operations and the changes in each of their net assets for the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I) (1)ProFund VP UltraSmall-Cap (1)
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) (1)ProFund VP Bull (1)
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) (1)ProFund VP Utilities (1)
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Portfolio (1)
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST Cohen & Steers Realty Portfolio (1)
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST J.P. Morgan Tactical Preservation Portfolio (1)
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Value Portfolio (1)
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST Small-Cap Value Portfolio (1)
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (1)
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST Hotchkis & Wiley Large-Cap Value Portfolio (1)
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST Loomis Sayles Large-Cap Growth Portfolio (1)
PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST MFS Growth Portfolio (1)
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST Small-Cap Growth Portfolio (1)
T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio (1)AST BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio (1)
Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Institutional Shares) (1)AST T. Rowe Price Natural Resources Portfolio (1)
MFS® Growth Series (Initial Class) (1)AST MFS Global Equity Portfolio (1)
American Century VP Value Fund (Class I) (1)AST J.P. Morgan International Equity Portfolio (1)
Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth VIP Fund (Class 2) (1)Neuberger Berman AMT Sustainable Equity Portfolio (Class S) (1)
American Century VP Disciplined Core Value Fund (Class I) (1)American Century VP Mid Cap Value Fund (Class I) (1)
BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Initial Shares) (1)BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Portfolio, Inc. (Service Shares) (1)
BNY Mellon VIF, Opportunistic Small Cap Portfolio (Initial Shares) (1)BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios, MidCap Stock Portfolio (Service Shares) (1)
PSF Small-Cap Value Portfolio (Class I) (1)MFS® Utilities Series (Initial Class) (1)
PSF PGIM Jennison Focused Blend Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST BlackRock/Loomis Sayles Bond Portfolio (1)
Goldman Sachs VIT Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (Institutional Shares) (1)AST T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation Portfolio (1)
Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (Series I) (3)AST Wellington Management Hedged Equity Portfolio (1)
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (Series I) (1)AST Balanced Asset Allocation Portfolio (1)
Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (Service Shares) (1)AST Preservation Asset Allocation Portfolio (1)
Janus Henderson VIT Balanced Portfolio (Service Shares) (1)AST Fidelity Institutional AM® Quantitative Portfolio (4)
Invesco V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund (Series II) (1)AST Prudential Growth Allocation Portfolio (1)
Janus Henderson VIT Research Portfolio (Service Shares) (1)AST Advanced Strategies Portfolio (1)
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) (1)AST AllianzGI World Trends Portfolio (1)
Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (Service Shares) (1)AST BlackRock Global Strategies Portfolio (1)
PSF International Growth Portfolio (Class I) (1)TOPS® Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2) (1)
M Large Cap Growth Fund (1)TOPS® Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2) (1)
M Capital Appreciation Fund (1)TOPS® Conservative ETF Portfolio (Class 2) (1)



M International Equity Fund (1)TOPS® Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2) (1)
M Large Cap Value Fund (1)TOPS® Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio
(Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Asia 30 (1)TOPS® Managed Risk Balanced ETF Portfolio (Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Basic Materials (1)TOPS® Managed Risk Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Bear (1)TOPS® Managed Risk Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio (Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Biotechnology (1)American Funds IS Growth Fund (Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP UltraBull (1)American Funds IS Growth-Income Fund (Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Consumer Services (1)American Funds IS International Fund (Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Oil & Gas (1)Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio (Service Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Europe 30 (1)Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Portfolio (Service Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Financials (1)Franklin Income VIP Fund (Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Health Care (1)Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund (Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Japan (1)Templeton Growth VIP Fund (Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Mid-Cap Growth (1)Hartford Capital Appreciation HLS Fund (Class IB) (1)
ProFund VP Mid-Cap Value (1)Hartford Disciplined Equity HLS Fund (Class IB) (1)
ProFund VP Government Money Market (1)Hartford Dividend and Growth HLS Fund (Class IB) (1)
ProFund VP NASDAQ-100 (1)MFS® Total Return Bond Series (Initial Class) (1)
ProFund VP Pharmaceuticals (1)MFS® Value Series (Initial Class) (1)
ProFund VP Precious Metals (1)Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund (Series I) (1)
ProFund VP Real Estate (1)Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Service Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Short NASDAQ-100 (1)American Funds IS Washington Mutual Investors Fund (Class 2) (1)
ProFund VP Small-Cap (1)AST Small-Cap Growth Opportunities Portfolio (1)
ProFund VP Small-Cap Growth (1)AST International Value Portfolio (1)
ProFund VP Technology (1)Calvert VP EAFE International Index Portfolio (Class F) (1)
ProFund VP Telecommunications (1)Calvert VP NASDAQ 100 Index Portfolio (Class F) (1)
ProFund VP U.S. Government Plus (1)Calvert VP S&P MidCap 400 Index Portfolio (Class F) (1)
ProFund VP UltraMid-Cap (1)AST Global Bond Portfolio (1)
ProFund VP UltraNASDAQ-100 (1)Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund (Series I) (2)
(1) Statement of net assets as of December 31, 2021, statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021 and statement of changes in net assets for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(2) Statement of net assets as of December 31, 2021, statement of operations and statement of changes in net assets for the period April 30, 2021 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2021.
(3) Statement of net assets as of April 30, 2021 (date of merger), statement of operations for the period January 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021 and statement of changes in net assets for the period January 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021 and for the year ended December 31, 2020.
(4) Statement of net assets as of October 15, 2021 (date of merger), statement of operations for the period January 1, 2021 to October 15, 2021 and statement of changes in net assets for the period January 1, 2021 to October 15, 2021 and for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of Pruco Life Insurance Company management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements of each of the subaccounts of Pruco Life Variable Universal Account based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to each of the subaccounts of Pruco Life Variable Universal Account in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.




Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of investments owned as of December 31, 2021 by correspondence with the transfer agents of the investee mutual funds. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.



/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
April 5, 2022

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the subaccounts of Pruco Life Variable Universal Account since 1996.


                                    
PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INDEX
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B-84
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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management of Pruco Life Insurance Company (together with its consolidated subsidiary, the “Company”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness, as of December 31, 2021, of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, based on the framework established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Based on our assessment under that framework, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2021.
Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by or under the supervision of our principal executive and principal financial officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, regarding the internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report.
March 16, 2022
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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands, except share amounts)
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (allowance for credit losses: 2021 – $4,149; 2020 – $2,339) (amortized cost: 2021 – $12,737,749; 2020 – $6,157,371)
$13,278,166 $7,012,631 
Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value (amortized cost: 2021 – $3,319,660; 2020 – $73,413)
3,302,392 82,482 
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2021 – $106,174; 2020 – $105,508)
111,267 108,457 
Policy loans1,327,485 1,323,681 
Short-term investments182,437 49,997 
Commercial mortgage and other loans (net of $5,951 and $4,552 allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively)
2,832,560 1,288,846 
Other invested assets (includes $348,004 and $94,939 measured at fair value at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively)
1,209,925 520,955 
Total investments22,244,232 10,387,049 
Cash and cash equivalents918,931 426,979 
Deferred policy acquisition costs6,830,972 2,433,936 
Accrued investment income160,027 93,613 
Reinsurance recoverables38,598,767 48,367,096 
Receivables from parent and affiliates278,131 266,473 
Deferred sales inducements374,649 
Income taxes receivable1,316,879 175,024 
Other assets1,140,948 417,508 
Separate account assets149,797,828 145,740,422 
TOTAL ASSETS$221,661,364 $208,308,100 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits$27,927,029 $32,889,181 
Policyholders’ account balances35,361,795 23,857,574 
Cash collateral for loaned securities3,004 2,725 
Long-term debt to affiliates320,362 
Payables to parent and affiliates31,775 75,990 
Other liabilities2,264,477 1,694,492 
Separate account liabilities149,797,828 145,740,422 
Total liabilities215,706,270 204,260,384 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (See Note 14)
EQUITY
Common stock ($10 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 250,000 shares issued and outstanding)
2,500 2,500 
Additional paid-in capital6,042,491 1,726,690 
Retained earnings(437,332)1,772,398 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)347,435 546,128 
Total equity5,955,094 4,047,716 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$221,661,364 $208,308,100 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 (in thousands)
202120202019
REVENUES
Premiums$203,676 $92,176 $28,544 
Policy charges and fee income1,529,757 624,320 544,156 
Net investment income550,235 367,350 393,797 
Asset administration fees202,177 19,138 16,056 
Other income267,208 83,256 83,560 
Realized investment gains (losses), net(5,295,406)(62,976)(116,749)
TOTAL REVENUES(2,542,353)1,123,264 949,364 
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Policyholders’ benefits655,910 298,149 153,074 
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances(114,585)233,375 187,229 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs342,118 140,562 113,318 
General, administrative and other expenses(523,925)383,043 336,959 
TOTAL BENEFITS AND EXPENSES359,518 1,055,129 790,580 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF OPERATING JOINT VENTURE
(2,901,871)68,135 158,784 
Income tax expense (benefit)(691,439)(130,248)(59,132)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF OPERATING JOINT VENTURE
(2,210,432)198,383 217,916 
Equity in earnings of operating joint venture, net of taxes702 (1,686)(917)
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(2,209,730)$196,697 $216,999 
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(3,891)599 9,572 
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)(247,176)334,893 381,447 
Total(251,067)335,492 391,019 
Less: Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income (loss)(52,374)70,806 81,281 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes(198,693)264,686 309,738 
Comprehensive income (loss)$(2,408,423)$461,383 $526,737 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Consolidated Statements of Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands)
  Common  Stock  Additional  Paid-in
Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other
  Comprehensive  Income
Total Equity
Balance, December 31, 2018$2,500 $1,146,592 $1,612,435 $(28,296)$2,733,231 
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting changes(1)(1,981)(1,981)
Contributed capital5,900 5,900 
Dividend to parent(250,000)(250,000)
Contributed (distributed) capital-parent/child asset transfers
1,140 1,140 
Comprehensive income:
Net income (loss)216,999 216,999 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
309,738 309,738 
Total comprehensive income (loss)526,737 
Balance, December 31, 20192,500 1,153,632 1,577,453 281,442 3,015,027 
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting changes(2)(1,752)(1,752)
Contributed capital575,000 575,000 
Dividend to parent
Contributed (distributed) capital-parent/child asset transfers
(1,942)(1,942)
Comprehensive income:
Net income (loss)196,697 196,697 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
264,686 264,686 
Total comprehensive income (loss)461,383 
Balance, December 31, 20202,500 1,726,690 1,772,398 546,128 4,047,716 
Contributed capital4,342,215 4,342,215 
Dividend to parent
Contributed (distributed) capital-parent/child asset transfers
(26,414)(26,414)
Comprehensive income:
Net income (loss)(2,209,730)(2,209,730)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(198,693)(198,693)
Total comprehensive income (loss)(2,408,423)
Balance, December 31, 2021$2,500 $6,042,491 $(437,332)$347,435 $5,955,094 
(1) Includes the impact from the adoption of ASU 2017-08 and 2017-12.
(2) Includes the impact from the adoption of ASU 2016-13. See Note 2.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands)
202120202019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$(2,209,730)$196,697 $216,999 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Policy charges and fee income(21,763)(81,850)(53,158)
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances(114,585)233,375 187,229 
Realized investment (gains) losses, net5,295,406 62,976 116,749 
Amortization and other non-cash items1,488,904 (102,443)(81,847)
Change in:
Future policy benefits2,080,967 2,658,195 2,538,263 
Reinsurance recoverables(1,304,306)(2,440,532)(2,739,573)
Accrued investment income(66,414)(4,165)(1,170)
Net payables to/receivables from parent and affiliates(16,904)(145,743)(7,175)
Deferred policy acquisition costs(3,926,121)(617,907)(338,455)
Income taxes(1,082,459)(142,196)(138,706)
Derivatives, net(1,193,004)10,969 143,004 
Other, net186,068 (6,498)(22,573)
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities(883,941)(379,122)(180,413)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the sale/maturity/prepayment of:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale1,251,269 385,245 948,693 
Fixed maturities, trading914,662 
Equity securities100,151 5,043 29,532 
Policy loans172,932 174,208 162,744 
Ceded policy loans(13,387)(12,863)(11,953)
Short-term investments221,645 371,508 51,117 
Commercial mortgage and other loans280,103 123,124 144,512 
Other invested assets302,692 16,280 18,599 
Payments for the purchase/origination of:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale(2,504,582)(1,269,808)(940,605)
Fixed maturities, trading(117,247)(13,418)(15,235)
Equity securities(98,122)(99,871)(110)
Policy loans(122,297)(137,133)(196,508)
Ceded policy loans12,161 20,053 19,790 
Short-term investments(317,593)(421,495)(51,113)
Commercial mortgage and other loans(565,222)(165,398)(171,762)
Other invested assets(148,842)(74,231)(84,762)
Notes receivable from parent and affiliates, net(54,026)905 15,980 
Derivatives, net(3,234)(4,048)(4,056)
Other, net(10,392)2,290 (6,342)
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities(699,329)(1,099,609)(91,479)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Policyholders’ account deposits5,690,619 4,775,163 5,407,620 
Ceded policyholders’ account deposits(1,149,254)(3,479,973)(3,537,492)
Policyholders’ account withdrawals(3,927,948)(3,291,806)(3,568,340)
Ceded policyholders’ account withdrawals326,680 2,709,182 2,431,701 
Net change in securities sold under agreement to repurchase and cash collateral for loaned securities
287 (4,804)(3,534)
Dividend to parent(250,000)
Contributed Capital776,657 575,000 
Contributed (distributed) capital - parent/child asset transfers(6,148)(2,458)1,443 
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Net change in financing arrangements (maturities 90 days or less)(2,845)2,845 
Proceeds from the issuance of debt (maturities longer than 90 days)323,839 
Drafts outstanding43,741 40,514 7,150 
Other, net(3,251)24,538 (73,142)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities2,075,222 1,342,511 418,251 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS491,952 (136,220)146,359 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR426,979 563,199 416,840 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR$918,931 $426,979 $563,199 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Income taxes paid (refund)$391,015 $11,948 $79,574 
Interest paid$6,341 $2,783 $3,204 

Significant Non-Cash Transactions
Cash Flows from Investing and Financing Activities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 excludes certain non-cash activities related to the following transactions:

Effective July 1, 2021, Pruco Life Insurance Company recaptured the risks related to its business that had previously been reinsured to Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation from April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021. See Note 1 for additional information.

Effective December 1, 2021, the Pruco Life Insurance Company assumed certain variable and fixed annuities from Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation, which resulted in $2.6 billion of investment transfers and $0.2 billion of dividend payment in securities. See Note 1 for additional information.

There were no significant non-cash transactions for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements




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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


1. BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Pruco Life Insurance Company, (“Pruco Life”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Prudential Insurance Company of America (“Prudential Insurance”), which in turn is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential Financial”). Pruco Life is a stock life insurance company organized in 1971 under the laws of the State of Arizona. It is licensed to sell life insurance and annuities in the District of Columbia, Guam and in all states except New York, and sells such products primarily through affiliated and unaffiliated distributors.

Pruco Life has one wholly-owned insurance subsidiary, Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey, (“PLNJ”). PLNJ is a stock life insurance company organized in 1982 under the laws of the State of New Jersey. It is licensed to sell life insurance and annuities in New Jersey and New York only. Pruco Life and its subsidiary are together referred to as the "Company", "we" or "our" and all financial information is shown on a consolidated basis.

2021 Variable Annuities Recapture

Effective July 1, 2021, the Company recaptured the risks related to its variable annuity base contracts, along with the living benefit guarantees, that had previously been reinsured to Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation (“PALAC”) from April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021. The recapture does not impact PLNJ, which will continue to reinsure its new and in force business to Prudential Insurance. The product risks related to the previously reinsured business that were being managed in PALAC, were transferred to the Company. In addition, the living benefit hedging program related to the previously reinsured living benefit riders are being managed within the Company. This transaction is referred to as the "2021 Variable Annuities Recapture".

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


The financial statement impacts of this transaction are as follows:

Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Day 1 Impact of 2021 Variable Annuities RecaptureImpacts of Recapture
(in millions)
ASSETS
Total investments(1)(2)$8,324 
Cash and cash equivalents414 
Deferred policy acquisition costs3,286 
Accrued investment income 42 
Reinsurance recoverables(12,307)
Deferred sales inducements388 
Receivable from parent and affiliates
Income taxes receivable765 
Other assets(84)
Separate account assets
TOTAL ASSETS$828 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits$
Policyholders’ account balances
Cash collateral for loaned securities
Payables to parent and affiliates(106)
Other liabilities
Separate account liabilities
Total liabilities(106)
EQUITY
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital(3)3,786 
Retained earnings(2,797)
Accumulated other comprehensive income(55)
Total equity934 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$828 
Significant non-cash transactions
(1) The increase in total investments includes non-cash activities of $8.3 billion related to the recapture transaction.
(2) The Company incurred a loss related to ceding commissions of $2 billion.
(3) The increase in Additional paid-in capital includes non-cash activities of $3.4 billion in invested assets related to capital contributions from Prudential Insurance.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Interim Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Day 1 Impact of 2021 Variable Annuities RecaptureImpacts of Recapture
(in millions)
REVENUES
Other income (loss)$(1)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(4,953)
TOTAL REVENUES(4,954)
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Policyholders’ benefits257 
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances(399)
General, administrative and other expenses(1,272)
TOTAL BENEFITS AND EXPENSES(1,414)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(3,540)
Income tax expense (benefit)(743)
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(2,797)


Affiliated Asset Transfers

AffiliatePeriodTransactionSecurity TypeFair ValueBook ValueAPIC/ Retained Earnings Increase/(Decrease)Realized Investment Gain/(Loss), NetDerivative Gain/(Loss)
(in millions)
PALACJuly 1, 2021PurchaseDerivatives, Fixed Maturities, Equity Securities, Commercial Mortgages and JV/LP Investments$4,908 $4,908 $$$
Prudential InsuranceJuly 1, 2021Contributed CapitalFixed Maturities$3,420 $3,420 $3,420 $$

As part of the recapture transaction, the Company received invested assets of $6.8 billion, net of $2 billion ceding commissions as consideration from PALAC, which is equivalent to the amount of statutory reserve credit taken as of June 30, 2021. The Company released a reinsurance recoverable of $12.3 billion.

The Company derecognized its ceded Deferred Acquisition Costs ("DAC") and Deferred Sales Inducements ("DSI") balances as of June 30, 2021. The company also recognized a net deferred reinsurance loss from the original transaction of $0.1 billion. As a result of the recapture transaction, the Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $3.5 billion immediately.

There was a $3.8 billion capital contribution from Prudential Insurance, which includes $3.4 billion in invested assets and $0.4 billion in cash.

Affiliated Reinsurance Agreement

Effective December 1, 2021, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with PALAC under which the Company assumed all of its variable and fixed indexed annuities and fixed annuities with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal income feature from PALAC. As a result, the Company recognized a deferred reinsurance loss of $238 million. As of December 31, 2021, the reinsurance recoverable from the reinsurance of variable indexed annuities was $7.2 billion, and the Policyholder Account Balance resulting from the reinsurance of variable and fixed indexed annuities and fixed annuities with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal income benefit was $9.8 billion.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Basis of Presentation

The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The most significant estimates include those used in determining deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC") and related amortization; policyholders' account balances and reinsurance related to the fair value of embedded derivative instruments associated with the index-linked features of certain universal life and annuity products; valuation of investments including derivatives, measurement of allowance for credit losses, and the recognition of other-than-temporary impairments; future policy benefits including guarantees; reinsurance recoverables; provision for income taxes and valuation of deferred tax assets; and accruals for contingent liabilities, including estimates for losses in connection with unresolved legal and regulatory matters.

COVID-19

Since the first quarter of 2020, the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has resulted in extreme stress and disruption in the global economy and financial markets. While markets have rebounded, the pandemic has adversely impacted, and may continue to adversely impact, the Company's results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. Due to the highly uncertain nature of these conditions, it is not possible to estimate the ultimate impacts at this time. The risks may have manifested, and may continue to manifest, in the Company's financial statements in the areas of, among others, i) investments: increased risk of loss on our investments due to default or deterioration in credit quality or value; and ii) insurance liabilities and related balances: potential changes to assumptions regarding investment returns, mortality and policyholder behavior which are reflected in our insurance liabilities and certain related balances (e.g., DAC, etc.). The Company cannot predict what impact the COVID-19 pandemic will ultimately have on its businesses.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRONOUNCEMENTS

ASSETS

Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value ("AFS debt securities") includes bonds, notes and redeemable preferred stock that are carried at fair value. See Note 5 for additional information regarding the determination of fair value. The purchased cost of fixed maturities is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity or, if applicable, call date.

AFS debt securities, where fair value is below amortized cost, are reviewed quarterly to determine whether the amortized cost basis of the security is recoverable. For mortgage-backed and asset-backed AFS debt securities, a credit impairment will be recognized in earnings as an allowance for credit losses and reported in “Realized investment gains (losses), net,” to the extent the amortized cost exceeds the net present value of projected future cash flows (the “net present value”) for the security. However, the credit impairment recorded cannot exceed the difference between the amortized cost and fair value of the respective security. The net present value used to measure a credit impairment is calculated by discounting the Company’s best estimate of projected future cash flows at the effective interest rate implicit in the AFS debt security at the date of acquisition. Once the Company has deemed all or a portion of the amortized cost uncollectible, the allowance is removed from the balance sheet by writing down the amortized cost basis of the AFS debt security. Any amount of an AFS debt security’s change in fair value not recorded as an allowance for credit losses will be recorded in Other Comprehensive Income (loss) (“OCI”).

For all other AFS debt securities, qualitative factors are first considered including, but not limited to, the extent of the decline and the reasons for the decline in value (e.g., credit events, currency or interest-rate related, including general credit spread widening), and the financial condition of the issuer. If analysis of these qualitative factors results in the security needing to be impaired, a credit impairment will be recognized and measured using the same process for mortgage-backed and asset-backed AFS debt securities.

When an AFS debt security's fair value is below amortized cost and the Company has the intent to sell the AFS debt security, or it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the AFS debt security before its anticipated recovery, the amortized cost basis of the AFS debt security is written down to fair value and any previously recognized allowance is reversed. The write-down is reported in "Realized investment gains (losses), net."

Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount, are included in “Net investment income” under the effective yield method. Prepayment premiums are also included in “Net investment income.”

For high credit quality mortgage-backed and asset-backed AFS debt securities (those rated AA or above), the amortized cost and effective yield of the securities are adjusted as necessary to reflect historical prepayment experience and changes in estimated future prepayments. The adjustments to amortized cost are recorded as a charge or credit to “Net investment income” in accordance with the retrospective method.

For mortgage-backed and asset-backed AFS debt securities rated below AA, the effective yield is adjusted prospectively for any changes in the estimated timing and amount of cash flows unless the investment is purchased with credit deterioration or an allowance is currently recorded for the respective security. If an investment is impaired, any changes in the estimated timing and amount of cash flows will be recorded as the credit impairment, as opposed to a yield adjustment. If the asset is purchased with credit deterioration (or previously impaired) the effective yield will be adjusted if there are favorable changes in cash flows subsequent to the allowance being reduced to zero.

For mortgage-backed and asset-backed AFS debt securities, cash flow estimates consider the payment terms of the underlying assets backing a particular security, including interest rate and prepayment assumptions based on data from widely accepted third-party data sources or internal estimates. In addition to interest rate and prepayment assumptions, cash flow estimates also include other assumptions regarding the underlying collateral including default rates and recoveries, which vary based on the asset type and geographic location, as well as the vintage year of the security. These assumptions can significantly impact income recognition, unrealized gains and loss recorded in OCI, and the amount of impairment recognized in earnings. The payment priority of the respective security is also considered. For all other AFS debt securities, cash flow estimates are driven by assumptions regarding probability of default and estimates regarding timing and amount of recoveries associated with a default. The Company has developed these estimates using information based on its historical experience as well as using market observable data, such as industry analyst reports and forecasts, sector credit ratings and other data relevant to the collectability of a security, such as the general payment terms of the security and the security’s position within the capital structure of the issuer.
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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)



The associated unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, and the effect on DAC, deferred sales inducements ("DSI"), future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances that would result from the realization of unrealized gains and losses, are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” (“AOCI”). Each of these balances is discussed in greater detail below.

Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value consists of fixed maturities carried at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these investments are reported in “Other income,” and interest and dividend income from these investments is reported in “Net investment income”.

Equity securities, at fair value is comprised of common stock and mutual fund shares carried at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these investments are reported in “Other income,” and dividend income is reported in “Net investment income” on the ex-dividend date.

Policy loans represents funds loaned to policyholders up to the cash surrender value of the associated insurance policies and are carried at the unpaid principal balances due to the Company from the policyholders. Interest income on policy loans is recognized in “Net investment income” at the contract interest rate when earned. Policy loans are fully collateralized by the cash surrender value of the associated insurance policies.

Short-term investments primarily consists of highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity of twelve months or less and greater than three months when purchased. These investments are generally carried at fair value or amortized cost that approximates fair value and include certain money market investments, funds managed similar to regulated money market funds, short-term debt securities issued by government sponsored entities and other highly liquid debt instruments.

Commercial mortgage and other loans consists of commercial mortgage loans and agricultural property loans. Commercial mortgage and other loans held for investment are generally carried at unpaid principal balance, net of unamortized deferred loan origination fees and expenses and net of the current expected credit loss ("CECL") allowance. Certain off-balance sheet credit exposures (e.g., indemnification of serviced mortgage loans, and certain unfunded mortgage loan commitments where the Company cannot unconditionally cancel the commitment) are also subject to a CECL allowance. See Note 14 for additional information.

Commercial mortgage and other loans acquired, including those related to the acquisition of a business, are recorded at fair value when purchased, reflecting any premiums or discounts to unpaid principal balances. Interest income, and the amortization of the related premiums or discounts, are included in “Net investment income” under the effective yield method. Prepayment fees are also included in “Net investment income.”

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, and related ASUs, using a modified retrospective method for certain financial assets carried at amortized cost and certain off-balance sheet exposures. Adoption of these ASUs requires an entity to estimate lifetime credit losses for certain financial assets carried at amortized cost and certain off-balance sheet exposures based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that may affect the collectability of reported amounts. The most significant impact is that modifications made to the Company’s process for measuring credit losses for its commercial mortgage and other loans class classified as held for investment. The impact of the standard resulted in a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings in the amount of $1.8 million, primarily related to commercial mortgage and other loans. The impact of adoption was not material to the following financial statement line items: deferred policy acquisition costs; reinsurance recoverables; income taxes receivable; future policy benefits; policyholders' account balances; and other liabilities. The prospective adoption of the portions of the standard related to fixed maturities, available-for-sale resulted in no impact to opening retained earnings.

The CECL allowance represents the Company’s best estimate of expected credit losses over the remaining life of the assets or off-balance sheet credit exposures. The determination of the allowance considers historical credit loss experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the allowance was based upon credit losses that were probable of occurring for recognized loans, not an estimate of credit losses that may occur over the remaining life of the asset.

The allowance is calculated separately for commercial mortgage loans, agricultural mortgage loans, other collateralized and uncollateralized loans. For commercial mortgage and agricultural mortgage loans, the allowance is calculated using an internally developed CECL model that pools together loans that share similar risk characteristics. Similar risk characteristics used to create the pools include, but are not limited to, vintage, maturity, credit rating, and collateral type.
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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)



Key inputs to the CECL model include unpaid principal balances, internal credit ratings, annual expected loss factors, average lives of the loans adjusted for prepayment considerations, current and historical interest rate assumptions, and other factors influencing the Company’s view of the current stage of the economic cycle and future economic conditions. Subjective considerations include a review of whether historical loss experience is representative of current market conditions and the Company’s view of the credit cycle. Model assumptions and factors are reviewed and updated as appropriate. Information about certain key inputs is detailed below.

Key factors in determining the internal credit ratings for commercial mortgage and agricultural mortgage loans include loan-to-value and debt-service-coverage ratios. Other factors include amortization, loan term, and estimated market value growth rate and volatility for the property type and region. The loan-to-value ratio compares the carrying amount of the loan to the fair value of the underlying property or properties collateralizing the loan, and is commonly expressed as a percentage. Loan-to-value ratios greater than 100% indicate that the carrying amount of the loan exceeds the collateral value. A loan-to-value ratio less than 100% indicates an excess of collateral value over the carrying amount of the loan. The debt service coverage ratio is a property’s net operating income as a percentage of its debt service payments. Debt service coverage ratios less than 1.0 indicates that property operations do not generate enough income to cover the loan’s current debt payments. A debt service coverage ratio greater than 1.0 indicates an excess of net operating income over the debt service payments. The values utilized in calculating these ratios are developed as part of the Company’s periodic review of the commercial mortgage loan and agricultural property loan portfolios, which includes an internal appraisal of the underlying collateral value. The Company’s periodic review also includes a quality re-rating process, whereby the internal quality rating originally assigned at underwriting is updated based on current loan, property and market information using a proprietary quality rating system. See Note 3 for additional information related to the loan-to-value ratios and debt service coverage ratios related to the Company’s commercial mortgage and agricultural loan portfolios.

Annual expected loss rates are based on historical default and loss experience factors. Using average lives, the annual expected loss rates are converted into life-of-loan loss expectations.

When individual loans no longer have the credit risk characteristics of the commercial or agricultural mortgage loan pools, they are removed from the pools and are evaluated individually for an allowance. The allowance is determined based on the outstanding loan balance less the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

The CECL allowance on commercial mortgage and other loans can increase or decrease from period to period based on the factors noted above. The change in allowance is reported in “Realized investment gains (losses), net.” As it relates to unfunded commitments that are in scope of this guidance, the CECL allowance is reported in “Other liabilities,” and the change in the allowance is reported in “Realized investment gains (losses), net.”

The CECL allowance for other collateralized and uncollateralized loans (e.g., corporate loans) carried at amortized cost is determined based on probability of default and loss given default assumptions by sector, credit quality and average lives of the loans. Additions to or releases of the allowance are reported in “Realized investment gains (losses), net.”

Once the Company has deemed a portion of the amortized cost to be uncollectible, the uncollectible portion of allowance is removed from the balance sheet by writing down the amortized cost basis of the loan. The carrying amount of the loan is not adjusted for subsequent recoveries in value.

Interest received on loans that are past due is either applied against the principal or reported as net investment income based on the Company’s assessment as to the collectability of the principal. The Company defines “past due” as principal or interest not collected at least 30 days past the scheduled contractual due date. See Note 3 for additional information about the Company’s past due loans.

The Company discontinues accruing interest on loans after the loans become 90 days delinquent as to principal or interest payments, or earlier when the Company has doubts about collectability. When the Company discontinues accruing interest on a loan, any accrued but uncollectible interest on the loan and other loans backed by the same collateral, if any, is charged against interest income in the same period. Generally, a loan is restored to accrual status only after all delinquent interest and principal are brought current and, in the case of loans where the payment of interest has been interrupted for a substantial period, or the loan has been modified, a regular payment performance has been established.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Commercial mortgage and other loans are occasionally restructured in a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). These restructurings generally include one or more of the following: full or partial payoffs outside of the original contract terms; changes to interest rates; extensions of maturity; or additions or modifications to covenants. Additionally, the Company may accept assets in full or partial satisfaction of the debt as part of a TDR. When restructurings occur, they are evaluated individually to determine whether the restructuring or modification constitutes a TDR as defined by authoritative accounting guidance. If the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the Company has granted a concession, the restructuring, including those that involve a partial payoff or the receipt of assets in full satisfaction of the debt is deemed to be a TDR. When there is a reasonable expectation that the Company will execute a TDR, all effects of the potential restructuring are considered for the estimation of the CECL allowance.

When a loan is modified in a TDR, the CECL allowance of the loan is remeasured using the modified terms and the loan’s original effective yield, and the allowance is adjusted accordingly. The loan will be evaluated to determine whether the loan no longer has similar credit risk characteristics of the commercial or agricultural mortgage loan pools and need to be evaluated for an allowance on an individual basis. Subsequent to the modification, income is recognized prospectively based on the modified terms of the loan.

In a TDR where the Company receives assets in full satisfaction of the debt, any CECL allowance is reversed and a direct write-down of the loan is recorded for the amount of the allowance, and any additional loss, net of recoveries, or any gain is recorded for the difference between the fair value of the assets received and the recorded investment in the loan. When assets are received in partial settlement, the same process is followed, and the remaining loan is evaluated prospectively for credit impairment based on the CECL allowance process noted above.

Other invested assets consist of the Company’s non-coupon investments in limited partnerships and limited liability companies ("LPs/LLCs"), other than operating joint ventures, as well as derivative assets. LPs/LLCs interests are accounted for using either the equity method of accounting, or at fair value. The Company’s income from investments in LPs/LLCs accounted for using the equity method, other than the Company’s investments in operating joint ventures, is included in “Net investment income”. The carrying value of these investments is written down, or impaired, to fair value when a decline in value is considered to be other-than-temporary. In applying the equity method (including assessment for OTTI), the Company uses financial information provided by the investee, generally on a one to three-month lag. For the investments reported at fair value with changes in fair value reported in current earnings, the associated realized and unrealized gains and losses are reported in “Other income”.

Realized investment gains (losses) are computed using the specific identification method. Realized investment gains and losses are generated from numerous sources, including the sales of fixed maturity securities, investments in joint ventures and limited partnerships and other types of investments, as well as changes to the allowance for credit losses recognized in earnings. Realized investment gains and losses also reflect fair value changes on commercial mortgage loans carried at fair value, and fair value changes on embedded derivatives and free-standing derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. See “Derivative Financial Instruments” below for additional information regarding the accounting for derivatives.

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, amounts due from banks, certain money market investments, funds managed similar to regulated money market funds, other debt instruments with maturities of three months or less when purchased, other than cash equivalents that are included in "Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value,” and receivables related to securities purchased under agreements to resell (see also "Securities sold under agreements to purchase" below.) The Company also engages in overnight borrowing and lending of funds with Prudential Financial and affiliates which are considered cash and cash equivalents. These assets are generally carried at fair value or amortized cost which approximates fair value.

Deferred policy acquisition costs represent costs directly related to the successful acquisition of new and renewal insurance and annuity business that have been deferred to the extent such costs are deemed recoverable from future profits. Such DAC primarily includes commissions, costs of policy issuance and underwriting, and certain other expenses that are directly related to successfully acquired contracts. In each reporting period, capitalized DAC is amortized to “Amortization of DAC," net of the accrual of imputed interest on DAC balances. DAC is subject to periodic recoverability testing. DAC, for applicable products, is adjusted for the impact of unrealized gains or losses on investments as if these gains or losses had been realized, with corresponding credits or charges included in AOCI.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


DAC related to universal and variable life products and fixed and variable deferred annuity products are generally deferred and amortized over the expected life of the contracts in proportion to gross profits arising principally from investment margins, mortality and expense margins, and surrender charges, based on historical and anticipated future experience, which is updated periodically. The Company uses a reversion to the mean approach for equities to derive future equity return assumptions; however, if the projected equity return calculated using this approach is greater than the maximum equity return assumption, the maximum equity return is utilized and if the projected equity return is negative, the return is floored at 0%. Gross profits also include impacts from the embedded derivatives associated with certain of the optional living benefit features of variable annuity contracts, and index-linked crediting features of certain universal life and annuity contracts and related hedging activities. In calculating gross profits, profits and losses related to contracts issued by the Company that are reported in affiliated legal entities other than the Company as a result of, for example, reinsurance agreements with those affiliated entities are also included. The Company is an indirect subsidiary of Prudential Financial, a United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") registrant, and has extensive transactions and relationships with other subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, including reinsurance agreements, as described in Note 9. Incorporating all product-related profits and losses in gross profits, including those that are reported in affiliated legal entities, produces a DAC amortization pattern representative of the total economics of the products. Total gross profits include both actual gross profits and estimates of gross profits for future periods. The Company regularly evaluates and adjusts DAC balances with a corresponding charge or credit to current period earnings, representing a cumulative adjustment to all prior periods’ amortization, for the impact of actual gross profits and changes in the Company's projections of estimated future gross profits. Adjustments to DAC balances result from: (i) the annual review of assumptions that reflect the comprehensive review of the assumptions used in estimating gross profits for future periods; (ii) quarterly adjustments for current period experience (also referred to as “experience true-up” adjustments) that reflect the impact of differences between actual gross profits for a given period and the previously estimated expected gross profits for that period; and (iii) quarterly adjustments for market performance (also referred to as “experience unlocking”) that reflect the impact of changes to the Company's estimate of total gross profits to reflect actual fund performance and market conditions.

For some products, policyholders can elect to modify product benefits, features, rights or coverages by exchanging a contract for a new contract or by amendment, endorsement or rider to a contract, or by the election of a feature or coverage within a contract. These transactions are known as internal replacements. If policyholders surrender traditional life insurance policies in exchange for life insurance policies that do not have fixed and guaranteed terms, the Company immediately charges to expense the remaining unamortized DAC on the surrendered policies. For other internal replacement transactions, except those that involve the addition of a nonintegrated contract feature that does not change the existing base contract, the unamortized DAC is immediately charged to expense if the terms of the new policies are not substantially similar to those of the former policies. If the new terms are substantially similar to those of the earlier policies, the DAC is retained with respect to the new policies and amortized over the expected life of the new policies. See Note 6 for additional information regarding DAC.

Accrued investment income primarily includes accruals of interest and dividend income from investments that have been earned but not yet received.

Reinsurance recoverables include corresponding receivables associated with reinsurance arrangements with affiliates and third party reinsurers, and are reported on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position net of the CECL allowance. Reinsurance recoverables also include assumed modified coinsurance arrangements which generally reflect the value of the invested assets retained by the cedant and the associated asset returns. Modified coinsurance recoverables contain an embedded derivative (bifurcated and accounted for separately from the host contract) that is presented together with the derivative embedded in the modified coinsurance payables as one compound derivative. The CECL allowance considers the credit quality of the reinsurance counterparty and is generally determined based on the probability of default and loss given default assumptions, after considering any applicable collateral arrangements. The CECL allowance does not apply to reinsurance recoverables with affiliated counterparties under common control. Additions to or releases of the allowance are reported in “Policyholders’ benefits.” Prior to the adoption of this standard, an allowance for credit losses for reinsurance recoverables was established only when it was deemed probable that a reinsurer may fail to make payments to us in a timely manner. For additional information about these arrangements see Note 9.

Income taxes receivable primarily represents the net deferred tax asset and the Company’s estimated taxes receivable for the current year and open audit years.

The Company is a member of the federal income tax return of Prudential Financial and primarily files separate company state and local tax returns. Pursuant to the tax allocation arrangement with Prudential Financial, total federal income tax expense is determined on a separate company basis. Members record tax benefits to the extent tax losses or tax credits are recognized in the consolidated federal tax provision.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Items required by tax regulations to be included in the tax return may differ from the items reflected in the financial statements. As a result, the effective tax rate reflected in the financial statements may be different than the actual rate applied on the tax return. Some of these differences are permanent such as expenses that are not deductible in the Company’s tax return, and some differences are temporary, reversing over time, such as valuation of insurance reserves. Temporary differences create deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets generally represent items that can be used as a tax deduction or credit in future years for which the Company has already recorded the tax benefit in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. Deferred tax liabilities generally represent tax expense recognized in the Company’s financial statements for which payment has been deferred, or expenditures for which the Company has already taken a deduction in the Company’s tax return but have not yet been recognized in the Company’s financial statements.

Deferred income taxes are recognized, based on enacted rates, when assets and liabilities have different values for financial statement and tax reporting purposes. The application of U.S. GAAP requires the Company to evaluate the recoverability of the Company’s deferred tax assets and establish a valuation allowance if necessary to reduce the Company’s deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not expected to be realized. Considerable judgment is required in determining whether a valuation allowance is necessary, and if so, the amount of such valuation allowance. See Note 10 for a discussion of factors considered when evaluating the need for a valuation allowance.

U.S. GAAP prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that a company has taken or expects to take on tax returns. The application of this guidance is a two-step process. First, the Company determines whether it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be sustained upon examination. If a tax position does not meet the more likely than not recognition threshold, the benefit of that position is not recognized in the financial statements. The second step is measurement. The Company measures the tax position as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate resolution with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. This measurement considers the amounts and probabilities of the outcomes that could be realized upon ultimate settlement using the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date.

The Company’s liability for income taxes includes a liability for unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties which relate to tax years still subject to review by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") or other taxing jurisdictions. Audit periods remain open for review until the statute of limitations has passed. Generally, for tax years which produce net operating losses, capital losses or tax credit carryforwards (“tax attributes”), the statute of limitations does not close, to the extent of these tax attributes, until the expiration of the statute of limitations for the tax year in which they are fully utilized. The completion of review or the expiration of the statute of limitations for a given audit period could result in an adjustment to the liability for income taxes. The Company classifies all interest and penalties related to tax uncertainties as income tax expense. See Note 10 for additional information regarding income taxes.

Deferred sales inducements represents various types of sales inducements to contractholders related to fixed and variable deferred annuity contracts. The Company defers sales inducements and amortizes them over the expected life of the policy using the same methodology and assumptions used to amortize DAC. Sales inducement balances are subject to periodic recoverability testing. The Company records amortization of DSI in “Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances.” DSI for applicable products is adjusted for the impact of unrealized gains or losses on investments as if these gains or losses had been realized, with corresponding credits or charges included in AOCI. See Note 9 for additional information regarding sales inducements.

Other assets consists primarily of deposit assets related to a reinsurance agreement entered into with a third-party reinsurer during 2021 using deposit accounting under U.S. GAAP, which as of December 31, 2021 was $497.0 million. Included in these deposit assets are amounts representing fair value of embedded derivative instruments associated with the index-linked features of certain annuity products. For additional information regarding the valuation of these embedded derivatives, see Note 5. Also included are premiums due, deferred loss on reinsurance with affiliates, receivables resulting from sales of securities that had not yet settled at the balance sheet date, prepaid tax expenses, and the Company’s investments in operating joint ventures. Investments in operating joint ventures are generally accounted for under the equity method. The carrying value of these investments is written down, or impaired, to fair value when a decline in value is considered to be other-than-temporary.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Separate account assets represents segregated funds that are invested for certain contractholders and other customers. The assets consist primarily of equity securities, fixed maturities, and real estate-related investments and are reported at fair value. The assets of each account are legally segregated and are not subject to claims that arise out of any other business of the Company. Investment risks associated with market value changes are borne by the contractholders, except to the extent of minimum guarantees made by the Company with respect to certain accounts. The investment income and realized investment gains or losses from separate account assets generally accrue to the contractholders and are not included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations. Mortality, policy administration and surrender charges assessed against the accounts are included in “Policy charges and fee income”. Asset administration fees charged to the accounts are included in “Asset administration fees”. See Note 8 for additional information regarding separate account arrangements with contractual guarantees. See also “Separate account liabilities below.

LIABILITIES

Future policy benefits represents liabilities related to certain long-duration life and annuity contracts, which are discussed more fully in Note 7. These liabilities represent reserves for the guaranteed minimum death and optional living benefit features on our variable annuity products and no-lapse guarantees for our variable and universal life products. The optional living benefits are primarily accounted for as embedded derivatives, with fair values calculated as the present value of future expected benefit payments to customers less the present value of assessed rider fees attributable to the embedded derivative feature. For additional information regarding the valuation of these optional living benefit features, see Note 5.

The Company’s liability for future policy benefits also includes reserves based on the present value of estimated future payments to or on behalf of policyholders related to contracts that have fixed and guaranteed terms, where the timing and amount of payment depends on policyholder mortality and maintenance expenses less the present value of future net premiums. Expected mortality is generally based on Company experience, industry data, and/or other factors. Interest rate assumptions are based on factors such as market conditions and expected investment returns. Although mortality and interest rate assumptions are “locked-in” upon the issuance of new insurance or annuity business with fixed and guaranteed terms, significant changes in experience or assumptions may require the Company to provide for expected future losses on a product by recognizing a premium deficiency. A premium deficiency exists when the liability for future policy benefits plus the present value of expected future gross premiums are determined to be insufficient to provide for expected future policy benefits and expenses. If a premium deficiency is recognized, the assumptions without a provision for the risk of adverse deviation as of the premium deficiency test date are locked-in and used in subsequent valuations. The net reserves continue to be subject to premium deficiency testing. Any adjustments to future policy benefit reserves related to net unrealized gains on securities classified as available-for-sale are included in AOCI. See Note 7 for additional information regarding future policy benefits.

Policyholders’ account balances represents the contract value that has accrued to the benefit of the policyholder as of the balance sheet date. This liability is primarily associated with the accumulated account deposits, plus interest credited, less policyholder withdrawals and other charges assessed against the account balance, as applicable. These policyholders’ account balances also include provision for benefits under non-life contingent payout annuities. See Note 7 for additional information regarding policyholders’ account balances. Policyholders’ account balances also include amounts representing the fair value of embedded derivative instruments associated with the index-linked features of certain annuity and universal life products. For additional information regarding the valuation of these embedded derivatives, see Note 5.

Cash collateral for loaned securities represents liabilities to return cash proceeds from security lending transactions. Securities lending transactions are used primarily to earn spread income or to facilitate trading activity. As part of securities lending transactions, the Company transfers U.S. and foreign debt and equity securities, as well as U.S. government and government agency securities, and receives cash as collateral. Cash proceeds from securities lending transactions are primarily used to earn spread income, and are typically invested in cash equivalents, short-term investments or fixed maturities. Securities lending transactions are treated as financing arrangements and are recorded at the amount of cash received. The Company obtains collateral in an amount equal to 102% and 105% of the fair value of the domestic and foreign securities, respectively. The Company monitors the market value of the securities loaned on a daily basis with additional collateral obtained as necessary. Substantially all of the Company’s securities lending transactions are with large brokerage firms and large banks. Income and expenses associated with securities lending transactions used to earn spread income are reported as "Net investment income".

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Securities sold under agreements to repurchase represents liabilities associated with securities repurchase agreements that are used primarily to earn spread income. As part of securities repurchase agreements, the Company transfers U.S. government and government agency securities to a third-party, and receives cash as collateral. For securities repurchase agreements, the cash received is typically invested in cash equivalents, short-term investments or fixed maturities. Receivables associated with securities purchased under agreements to resell are generally reflected as cash equivalents. As part of securities resale agreements, the Company invests cash and receives as collateral U.S. government securities or other debt securities.

Securities repurchase and resale agreements that satisfy certain criteria are treated as secured borrowing or secured lending arrangements. These agreements are carried at the amounts at which the securities will be subsequently resold or reacquired, as specified in the respective transactions. For securities purchased under agreements to resell, the Company’s policy is to take possession or control of the securities either directly or through a third-party custodian. These securities are valued daily and additional securities or cash collateral is received, or returned, when appropriate to protect against credit exposure. Securities to be resold are the same, or substantially the same, as the securities received. The majority of these transactions are with large brokerage firms and large banks. For securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the market value of the securities to be repurchased is monitored, and additional collateral is obtained where appropriate, to protect against credit exposure. The Company obtains collateral in an amount at least equal to 95% of the fair value of the securities sold. Securities to be repurchased are the same, or substantially the same, as those sold. The majority of these transactions are with highly rated money market funds. Income and expenses related to these transactions executed within the insurance companies used to earn spread income are reported as “Net investment income.”

Other liabilities consists primarily of reinsurance payables associated with reinsurance arrangements with affiliates that correspond to reinsurance receivables included above in “Reinsurance recoverables”. For additional information about these arrangements see Note 9. Also included is a funds withheld liability for assets retained under a reinsurance agreement that corresponds to the deposit assets above in "Other assets". The funds withheld liability as of December 31, 2021 was $419.2 million. Additionally other liabilities includes accrued expenses, technical overdrafts, deferred gain on reinsurance, and payables resulting from purchases of securities that had not yet settled at the balance sheet date. Other liabilities may also include derivative instruments for which fair values are determined as described below under “Derivative Financial Instruments”.

Separate account liabilities primarily represents the contractholders’ account balances in separate account assets and to a lesser extent borrowings of the separate account, and will be equal and offsetting to total separate account assets. See also “Separate account assets” above.

Short-term and long-term debt liabilities are primarily carried at an amount equal to unpaid principal balance, net of unamortized discount or premium and debt issue costs. Original-issue discount or premium and debt-issue costs are recognized as a component of interest expense over the period the debt is expected to be outstanding, using the interest method of amortization. Interest expense is generally presented within “General, administrative and other expenses” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. Short-term debt is debt coming due in the next twelve months, including that portion of debt otherwise classified as long-term. The short-term debt caption may exclude short-term debt items for which the Company has the intent and ability to refinance on a long-term basis in the near term. See Note 13 for additional information regarding short-term and long-term debt.

Commitments and contingent liabilities are accrued if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and an amount is reasonably estimable. Management evaluates whether there are incremental legal or other costs directly associated with the ultimate resolution of the matter that are reasonably estimable and, if so, they are included in the accrual. These accruals are generally reported in “Other liabilities”.

REVENUES AND BENEFITS AND EXPENSES

Insurance Revenue and Expense Recognition

Premiums from individual life products, other than universal and variable life contracts, are recognized when due. Benefits are recorded as an expense when they are incurred. A liability for future policy benefits is recorded when premiums are recognized using the net level premium valuation methodology.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Premiums from single premium immediate annuities with life contingencies are recognized when due. When premiums are due over a significantly shorter period than the period over which benefits are provided, any gross premium in excess of the net premium is generally deferred and recognized into revenue based on expected future benefit payments. Benefits are recorded as an expense when they are incurred. A liability for future policy benefits is recorded when premiums are recognized using the net level premium methodology.

Revenues for variable deferred annuity contracts consist of charges against contractholder account values or separate accounts for mortality and expense risks, administration fees, surrender charges and an annual maintenance fee per contract. Revenues for mortality and expense risk charges and administration fees are recognized as assessed against the contractholder. Surrender charge revenue is recognized when the surrender charge is assessed against the contractholder at the time of surrender. Liabilities for the variable investment options on annuity contracts represent the account value of the contracts and are included in “Separate account liabilities”.

Revenues for variable immediate annuity and supplementary contracts with life contingencies consist of certain charges against
contractholder account values including mortality and expense risks and administration fees. These charges and fees are recognized as revenue when assessed against the contractholder. Liabilities for variable immediate annuity contracts represent the account value of the contracts and are included in “Separate account liabilities”.

Revenues for variable life insurance contracts consist of charges against contractholder account values or separate accounts for expense charges, administration fees, cost of insurance charges and surrender charges. Certain contracts also include charges against premium to pay state premium taxes. All of these charges are recognized as revenue when assessed against the contractholder. Liabilities for variable life insurance contracts represent the account value of the contracts and are included in “Separate account liabilities”.

Certain individual annuity contracts provide the contractholder a guarantee that the benefit received upon death or annuitization will be no less than a minimum prescribed amount. These benefits are accounted for as insurance contracts. The Company also provides contracts with certain living benefits which are considered embedded derivatives. See Note 5 for information regarding the valuation of these embedded derivatives and Note 8 for additional information regarding these contracts.

Amounts received as payment for universal or variable individual life contracts, deferred fixed or variable annuities and other contracts without life contingencies are reported as deposits to “Policyholders’ account balances” and/or “Separate account liabilities.” Revenues from these contracts are reflected in “Policy charges and fee income” consisting primarily of fees assessed during the period against the policyholders’ account balances for mortality and other benefit charges, policy administration charges and surrender charges. In addition to fees, the Company earns investment income from the investment of deposits in the Company’s general account portfolio. Fees assessed that represent compensation to the Company for services to be provided in future periods and certain other fees are generally deferred and amortized into revenue over the life of the related contracts in proportion to estimated gross profits. Benefits and expenses for these products include claims in excess of related account balances, expenses of contract administration, interest credited to policyholders’ account balances and amortization of DAC and DSI.

Policyholders’ account balances also include amounts representing the fair value of embedded derivative instruments associated with the index-linked features of certain annuity and universal life products. For additional information regarding the valuation of these embedded derivatives, see Note 5.

Asset administration fees primarily include asset administration fee income received on contractholders’ account balances invested in The Prudential Series Funds, which are a portfolio of mutual fund investments related to the Company’s separate account products. Also, the Company receives fee income calculated on contractholder separate account balances invested in the Advanced Series Trust ("AST") (see Note 13). In addition, the Company receives fees from contractholders’ account balances invested in funds managed by companies other than affiliates of Prudential Insurance. Asset administration fees are recognized as income when earned.

Other income includes realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments reported as “Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value”, “Equity securities, at fair value,” and “Other invested assets” that are measured at fair value.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Realized investment gains (losses), net includes realized gains or losses from sales and maturities of investments, changes to the allowance for credit losses, other impairments, fair value changes on mortgage loans where the fair value option has been elected, releases of Other Comprehensive Income and derivative gains or losses. The derivative gains or losses include the impact of maturities, terminations and changes in fair value of the derivative instruments, including embedded derivatives, and other hedging instruments.

OTHER ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are derived from interest rates, foreign exchange rates, financial indices, values of securities or commodities, credit spreads, market volatility, expected returns, and liquidity. Values can also be affected by changes in estimates and assumptions, including those related to counterparty behavior and non-performance risk ("NPR") used in valuation models. Derivative financial instruments generally used by the Company include swaps, futures, forwards and options and may be exchange-traded or contracted in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market. Certain of the Company’s OTC derivatives are cleared and settled through central clearing counterparties, while others are bilateral contracts between two counterparties. Derivative positions are carried at fair value, generally by obtaining quoted market prices or through the use of valuation models.

Derivatives are used to manage the interest rate and currency characteristics of assets or liabilities. Additionally, derivatives may be used to reduce exposure to interest rate, credit, foreign currency and equity risks associated with assets held or expected to be purchased or sold, and liabilities incurred or expected to be incurred. As discussed in detail below and in Note 4, all realized and unrealized changes in fair value of derivatives are recorded in current earnings, with the exception of cash flow hedges. Cash flows from derivatives are reported in the operating, investing or financing activities sections in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows based on the nature and purpose of the derivative.

Derivatives are recorded either as assets, within “Other invested assets”, or as liabilities, within “Payables to parent and affiliates”, except for embedded derivatives which are recorded with the associated host contract. The Company nets the fair value of all derivative financial instruments with counterparties for which a master netting arrangement has been executed.

The Company designates derivatives as either (1) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow” hedge); or (2) a derivative that does not qualify for hedge accounting.

To qualify for hedge accounting treatment, a derivative must be highly effective in mitigating the designated risk of the hedged item. Effectiveness of the hedge is formally assessed at inception and throughout the life of the hedging relationship.

The Company formally documents at inception all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions.

When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge and is determined to be highly effective, changes in its fair value are recorded in AOCI until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows being hedged (e.g., when periodic settlements on a variable-rate asset or liability are recorded in earnings). At that time, the related portion of deferred gains or losses on the derivative instrument is reclassified and reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations line item associated with the hedged item.

If it is determined that a derivative no longer qualifies as an effective cash flow hedge or management removes the hedge designation, the derivative will continue to be carried on the balance sheet at its fair value, with changes in fair value recognized currently in “Realized investment gains (losses), net”. The component of AOCI related to discontinued cash flow hedges is reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Operations line associated with the hedged cash flows consistent with the earnings impact of the original hedged cash flows.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


When hedge accounting is discontinued because the hedged item no longer meets the definition of a firm commitment, or because it is probable that the forecasted transaction will not occur by the end of the specified time period, the derivative will continue to be carried on the balance sheet at its fair value, with changes in fair value recognized currently in “Realized investment gains (losses), net”. Any asset or liability that was recorded pursuant to recognition of the firm commitment is removed from the balance sheet and recognized currently in “Realized investment gains (losses), net”. Gains and losses that were in AOCI pursuant to the hedge of a forecasted transaction are recognized immediately in “Realized investment gains (losses), net”.

If a derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting, all changes in its fair value, including net receipts and payments, are included in “Realized investment gains (losses), net” without considering changes in the fair value of the economically associated assets or liabilities.

The Company is a party to financial instruments that contain derivative instruments that are “embedded” in the financial instruments. At inception, the Company assesses whether the economic characteristics of the embedded instrument are clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics of the remaining component of the financial instrument (i.e., the host contract) and whether a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded instrument would meet the definition of a derivative instrument. When it is determined that (1) the embedded instrument possesses economic characteristics that are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics of the host contract, and (2) a separate instrument with the same terms would qualify as a derivative instrument, the embedded instrument qualifies as an embedded derivative that is separated from the host contract, carried at fair value, and changes in its fair value are included in “Realized investment gains (losses), net.” For certain financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative that otherwise would need to be bifurcated and reported at fair value, the Company may elect to carry the entire instrument at fair value and report it within "Other invested assets", or as liabilities, within “Payables to parent and affiliates” or "Other liabilities".

The Company sells variable annuity contracts that include optional living benefit features that may be treated from an accounting perspective as embedded derivatives. Effective April 1, 2016, the Company reinsured the variable annuity base contracts, along with the living benefit guarantees, to PALAC, excluding the PLNJ business, which was reinsured to Prudential Insurance, in each case under a coinsurance and modified coinsurance agreement. Effective July 1, 2021, the Company recaptured the risks related to its variable annuity base contracts, along with the living benefit guarantees, that had previously been reinsured to PALAC from April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021. See Note 9 for additional information. The embedded derivatives related to the living benefit features and the related reinsurance agreements are carried at fair value and included in “Future policy benefits" and “Reinsurance recoverables”. Additionally, changes in the fair value are determined using valuation models as described in Note 5 and are recorded in “Realized investment gains (losses), net".

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Changes to U.S. GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") in the form of ASUs to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"). The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs listed below include those that have been adopted during the current fiscal year and/or those that have been issued but not yet adopted as of December 31, 2021, and as of the date of this filing. ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or not material.

ASU issued but not yet adopted as of December 31, 2021 — ASU 2018-12

ASU2018-12, Financial Services - Insurance (Topic 944): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts, was issued by the FASB on August 15, 2018, and was amended by ASU 2019-09, Financial Services - Insurance (Topic 944): Effective Date, issued in October 2019, and ASU 2020-11, Financial Services-Insurance (Topic 944): Effective Date and Early Application, issued in November 2020. The Company will adopt ASU 2018-12 effective January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective transition method where permitted, and apply the guidance as of January 1, 2021 (and record transition adjustments as of January 1, 2021) in the 2023 financial statements.

ASU 2018-12 will impact, at least to some extent, the accounting and disclosure requirements for all long-duration insurance and investment contracts issued by the Company. The Company expects the standard to have a significant financial impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements and will significantly enhance disclosures. In addition to the significant impacts to the balance sheet upon adoption, the Company also expects an impact to the pattern of earnings emergence following the transition date.

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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Outlined below are four key areas of change, although there are other less significant policy changes not noted below.
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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


ASU 2018-12 Amended TopicDescriptionMethod of adoptionEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
Cash flow assumptions used to measure the liability for future policy benefits for non-participating traditional and limited-pay insurance productsRequires an entity to review, and if necessary, update the cash flow assumptions used to measure the liability for future policy benefits, for both changes in future assumptions and actual experience, at least annually using a retrospective update method with a cumulative catch-up adjustment recorded in a separate line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.An entity may choose one of two adoption methods for the liability for future policy benefits: (1) a modified retrospective transition method whereby the entity may choose to apply the amendments to contracts in force as of the beginning of the prior year (if early adoption is elected) or as of the beginning of the earliest period presented on the basis of their existing carrying amounts, adjusted for the removal of any related amounts in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") or (2) a full retrospective transition method.
The Company will adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective transition method. The impacts of electing such method are currently under assessment.
Discount rate assumption used to measure the liability for future policy benefits for non-participating traditional and limited-pay insurance productsRequires discount rate assumptions to be based on an upper-medium grade fixed income instrument yield, which will be updated each quarter with the impact recorded through OCI. An entity shall maximize the use of relevant observable information and minimize the use of unobservable information in determining the discount rate assumptions.As noted above, an entity may choose either a modified retrospective transition method or full retrospective transition method for the liability for future policy benefits. Under either method, for balance sheet remeasurement purposes, the liability for future policy benefits will be remeasured using current discount rates as of either the beginning of the prior year (if early adoption is elected) or the beginning of the earliest period presented with the impact recorded as a cumulative effect adjustment to AOCI.As noted above, the Company will adopt the guidance for the liability for future policy benefits effective January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective transition method. Upon adoption, there will be an adjustment to AOCI as a result of remeasuring in force contract liabilities using current upper-medium grade fixed income instrument yields. The adjustment upon adoption will largely reflect the difference between discount rates locked-in at contract inception versus current discount rates at transition. The magnitude of such adjustment is currently being assessed.
Amortization of DAC and other balancesRequires DAC and other balances, such as unearned revenue reserves and DSI, to be amortized on a constant level basis over the expected term of the related contract, independent of expected profitability.An entity may apply one of two adoption methods: (1) a modified retrospective transition method whereby the entity may choose to apply the amendments to contracts in force as of the beginning of the prior year (if early adoption is elected) or as of the beginning of the earliest period presented on the basis of their existing carrying amounts, adjusted for the removal of any related amounts in AOCI or (2) if an entity chooses a full retrospective transition method for its liability for future policy benefits, as described above, it is required to also use a full retrospective transition method for DAC and other balances.
The Company will adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective transition method. Under the modified retrospective transition method, the Company would not expect a significant impact to the balance sheet, other than the impact of the removal of any related amounts in AOCI.
Market Risk Benefits ("MRB")
Requires an entity to measure all market risk benefits (e.g., living benefit and death benefit guarantees associated with variable annuities) at fair value, and record MRB assets and liabilities separately on the Statements of Financial Position. Changes in fair value of market risk benefits are recorded in net income, except for the portion of the change in MRB liabilities attributable to changes in an entity’s non-performance risk ("NPR"), which is recognized in OCI.
An entity shall adopt the guidance for market risk benefits using the retrospective transition method, which includes a cumulative-effect adjustment on the balance sheet as of either the beginning of prior year (if early adoption is elected) or the beginning of the earliest period presented. An entity shall maximize the use of relevant observable information and minimize the use of unobservable information in determining the balance of the market risk benefits upon adoption.
The Company will adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2023 using the retrospective transition method. Upon adoption, the Company expects an impact to retained earnings for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of benefits not currently measured at fair value (e.g., guaranteed minimum death benefits on variable annuities) and an impact from reclassifying the cumulative effect of changes in NPR from retained earnings to AOCI. The magnitude of such adjustments is currently being assessed.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Modifications related to COVID-19

We assess modifications to certain fixed income instruments on a case-by-case basis to evaluate whether a TDR has occurred. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") provides a temporary suspension of TDR accounting for certain COVID-19 related modifications where the investment was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 (“TDR Relief”). The TDR Relief was set to expire on December 31, 2020, but was extended through December 31, 2021 by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The Company elected to apply the TDR Relief beginning in the first quarter of 2021. The TDR Relief does not apply to modifications completed 60 days after the national emergency related to COVID-19 ends, or December 31, 2021, whichever comes earlier. As of December 31, 2021, any such modifications did not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


3. INVESTMENTS
Fixed Maturity Securities
The following tables set forth the composition of fixed maturity securities (excluding investments classified as trading), as of the dates indicated:
 December 31, 2021
 Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance for Credit LossesFair
Value
 (in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies$303,040 $31,011 $111 $$333,940 
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions584,244 46,978 701 630,521 
Foreign government bonds324,454 29,299 3,271 11 350,471 
U.S. public corporate securities4,794,878 366,764 29,770 5,131,872 
U.S. private corporate securities1,964,767 59,037 16,880 2,049 2,004,875 
Foreign public corporate securities906,031 34,234 10,363 929,902 
Foreign private corporate securities2,741,449 62,932 48,381 2,089 2,753,911 
Asset-backed securities(1)547,549 860 1,099 547,310 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities552,653 25,928 3,397 575,184 
Residential mortgage-backed securities(2)18,684 1,501 20,180 
Total fixed maturities, available-for-sale$12,737,749 $658,544 $113,978 $4,149 $13,278,166 
(1)Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by loan obligations, education loans, auto loans and other asset types.
(2)Includes publicly-traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.

 December 31, 2020
 Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance for Credit LossesFair
Value
 (in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies$74,946 $2,931 $22 $$77,855 
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions460,003 57,948 517,951 
Foreign government bonds206,633 44,254 32 250,855 
U.S. public corporate securities2,473,440 456,581 587 2,929,434 
U.S. private corporate securities919,316 95,793 2,198 855 1,012,056 
Foreign public corporate securities278,717 42,899 886 320,730 
Foreign private corporate securities977,539 123,006 7,131 1,484 1,091,930 
Asset-backed securities(1)236,909 1,115 386 237,638 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities480,412 40,660 125 520,947 
Residential mortgage-backed securities(2)49,456 3,779 53,235 
Total fixed maturities, available-for-sale$6,157,371 $868,966 $11,367 $2,339 $7,012,631 

(1)Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by loan obligations, credit cards, auto loans, education loans and sub-prime mortgages.
(2)Includes publicly-traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.
.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


The following tables set forth the fair value and gross unrealized losses on available-for-sale fixed maturity securities without an allowance for credit losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual fixed maturity securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of the dates indicated:
 December 31, 2021
 Less Than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or MoreTotal
 Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
 (in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies$$$2,119 $111 $2,119 $111 
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions104,621 701 104,621 701 
Foreign government bonds59,550 2,826 6,473 371 66,023 3,197 
U.S. public corporate securities1,681,201 23,160 180,249 6,610 1,861,450 29,770 
U.S. private corporate securities972,796 14,036 16,409 2,844 989,205 16,880 
Foreign public corporate securities532,445 8,255 29,718 2,108 562,163 10,363 
Foreign private corporate securities1,253,739 42,392 57,637 5,616 1,311,376 48,008 
Asset-backed securities288,971 1,099 288,971 1,099 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities157,355 1,622 40,689 1,775 198,044 3,397 
Residential mortgage-backed securities1,393 1,393 
  Total fixed maturities, available-for-sale$5,052,071 $94,096 $333,294 $19,435 $5,385,365 $113,531 

 December 31, 2020
 Less Than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or MoreTotal
 Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
 (in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies$2,255 $22 $$$2,255 $22 
Foreign government bonds2,270 32 2,270 32 
U.S. public corporate securities33,295 341 2,754 246 36,049 587 
U.S. private corporate securities33,806 771 6,659 1,427 40,465 2,198 
Foreign public corporate securities6,432 97 6,464 789 12,896 886 
Foreign private corporate securities2,931 131 85,340 6,657 88,271 6,788 
Asset-backed securities51,914 183 70,503 203 122,417 386 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities17,443 125 17,443 125 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Total fixed maturities, available-for-sale$150,346 $1,702 $171,720 $9,322 $322,066 $11,024 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the gross unrealized losses on fixed maturity available-for-sale securities without an allowance were composed of $95.1 million and $5.0 million, respectively, related to “1” highest quality or “2” high quality securities based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) or equivalent rating and $18.4 million and $6.0 million, respectively, related to other than high or highest quality securities based on NAIC or equivalent rating. As of December 31, 2021, the $19.4 million of gross unrealized losses of twelve months or more were concentrated in the Company’s corporate securities within the utility, finance and consumer non-cyclical sectors. As of December 31, 2020, the $9.3 million of gross unrealized losses of twelve months or more were concentrated in the Company's corporate securities within the finance, energy and utility sectors.

In accordance with its policy described in Note 2, the Company concluded that an adjustment to earnings for credit losses related to these fixed maturity securities was not warranted at December 31, 2021. This conclusion was based on a detailed analysis of the underlying credit and cash flows on each security. Gross unrealized losses are primarily attributable to increases in interest rates, general credit spread widening, foreign currency exchange rate movements and the financial condition or near-term prospects of the issuer. As of December 31, 2021, the Company did not intend to sell these securities, and it was not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell these securities before the anticipated recovery of the remaining amortized cost basis.

The following table sets forth the amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturities by contractual maturities, as of the date indicated:
 December 31, 2021
 Amortized CostFair Value
 (in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
Due in one year or less$101,546 $101,320 
Due after one year through five years2,063,502 2,075,819 
Due after five years through ten years3,639,243 3,652,143 
Due after ten years5,814,572 6,306,210 
Asset-backed securities547,549 547,310 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities552,653 575,184 
Residential mortgage-backed securities18,684 20,180 
Total fixed maturities, available-for-sale$12,737,749 $13,278,166 
Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Asset-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and residential mortgage-backed securities are shown separately in the table above, as they do not have a single maturity date.
The following table sets forth the sources of fixed maturity proceeds and related investment gains (losses), as well as losses on write-downs, impairments and the allowance for credit losses of fixed maturities, for the periods indicated:
Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
  (in thousands) 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
Proceeds from sales(1)$790,331 $81,766 $633,787 
Proceeds from maturities/prepayments465,347 305,859 314,906 
Gross investment gains from sales and maturities14,972 1,293 59,557 
Gross investment losses from sales and maturities(16,674)(1,878)(3,785)
OTTI recognized in earnings(2)N/AN/A(9,034)
Write-downs recognized in earnings(3)(2)(4,312)N/A
(Addition to) release of allowance for credit losses(4)(1,810)(2,339)N/A

(1)Excludes activity from non-cash related proceeds due to the timing of trade settlements of $(4.4) million, $(2.4) million and $0.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


(2)For the year ended December 31, 2019, amount excludes the portion of OTTI amounts remaining in OCI, representing any difference between the fair value of the impaired debt security and the net present value of its projected future cash flows at the time of impairment.
(3)Amounts represent write-downs of credit adverse securities and securities activity marketed for sale. In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2020, amount also include write-downs on securities approaching maturities related to foreign exchange movements.
(4)Effective January 1, 2020, credit losses on available-for-sale fixed maturity securities are recorded within the “allowance for credit losses.”


The following tables set forth the activity in the allowance for credit losses for fixed maturity securities, as of the dates indicated:

Year Ended December 31, 2021
U.S. Treasury Securities and Obligations of U.S. StatesForeign Government BondsU.S. and Foreign Corporate SecuritiesAsset-Backed SecuritiesCommercial Mortgage-Backed SecuritiesResidential Mortgage-Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
Balance, beginning of year$$$2,339 $$$$2,339 
Additions to allowance for credit losses not previously recorded11 2,664 2,675 
Reductions for securities sold during the period(28)(28)
Addition (reductions) on securities with previous allowance(837)(837)
Balance, end of period$$11 $4,138 $$$$4,149 

Year Ended December 31, 2020
U.S. Treasury Securities and Obligations of U.S. StatesForeign Government BondsU.S. and Foreign Corporate SecuritiesAsset-Backed SecuritiesCommercial Mortgage-Backed SecuritiesResidential Mortgage-Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
Balance, beginning of year$$$$$$$
Additions to allowance for credit losses not previously recorded5,672 5,672 
Reductions for securities sold during the period(3,147)(3,147)
Addition (reductions) on securities with previous allowance(186)(186)
Balance, end of period$$$2,339 $$$$2,339 

See Note 2 for additional information about the Company’s methodology for developing our allowance and expected losses.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, the net increase in the allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale securities was primarily related to adverse projected cash flows on securities in the transportation and communications sectors within private corporate securities.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the increase in the allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale securities was primarily related to adverse projected cash flows on private corporate securities.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


The Company did not have any fixed maturity securities purchased with credit deterioration, as of both December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Fixed Maturities, Trading
The net change in unrealized gains (losses) from fixed maturities, trading still held at period end, recorded within “Other income (loss),” was $156.1 million, $9.1 million and $3.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Equity Securities
The net change in unrealized gains (losses) from equity securities still held at period end, recorded within “Other income,” was $2.1 million, $(1.2) million and $(1.0) million during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans
The following table sets forth the composition of “Commercial mortgage and other loans,” as of the dates indicated:
 December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 Amount
(in thousands)
% of
Total
Amount
(in thousands)
% of
Total
Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type:
Apartments/Multi-Family$748,414 26.4 %$364,549 28.2 %
Hospitality48,141 1.7 34,069 2.6 
Industrial916,398 32.2 399,017 30.9 
Office445,055 15.7 195,443 15.1 
Other252,590 8.9 138,477 10.7 
Retail255,577 9.0 142,266 11.0 
Total commercial mortgage loans2,666,175 93.9 1,273,821 98.5 
Agricultural property loans172,336 6.1 19,577 1.5 
Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans2,838,511 100.0 %1,293,398 100.0 %
Allowance for credit losses(5,951)(4,552)
Total net commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans$2,832,560 $1,288,846 

As of December 31, 2021, the commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans were secured by properties geographically dispersed throughout the United States (with the largest concentrations in California (25%), Texas (10%) and New York (7%)) and included loans secured by properties in Europe (13%), Australia (3%), and Mexico (3%).
The following table sets forth the activity in the allowance for credit losses for commercial mortgage and other loans, as of the dates indicated: 
Commercial Mortgage LoansAgricultural Property LoansTotal
 (in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018$2,026 $39 $2,065 
Addition to (release of) allowance for credit losses(283)(14)(297)
Balance at December 31, 2019$1,743 $25 $1,768 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-132,495 (8)2,487 
Addition to (release of) allowance for expected losses308 (11)297 
Balance at December 31, 2020$4,546 $$4,552 
Addition to (release of) allowance for expected losses1,301 98 1,399 
Balance at December 31, 2021$5,847 $104 $5,951 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)



See Note 2 for additional information about the Company's methodology for developing our allowance and expected losses.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, the net increase in the allowance for credit losses on commercial mortgage and other loans was primarily related to portfolio growth, partially offset by the improving credit environment.

For the year ended December 31, 2020, the increase in the allowance for credit losses on commercial mortgage and other loans was primarily related to the cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-13.

The following tables set forth key credit quality indicators based upon the recorded investment gross of allowance for credit losses, as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 2021
Amortized Cost by Origination Year
20212020201920182017PriorTotal
(in thousands)
Commercial mortgage loans
Loan-to-Value Ratio:
0%-59.99%$47,161 $$179,682 $76,656 $126,934 $553,022 $983,455 
60%-69.99%307,999 225,330 289,322 170,444 126,159 116,654 1,235,908 
70%-79.99%163,451 86,083 75,185 13,728 55,032 51,203 444,682 
80% or greater958 1,172 2,130 
Total$518,611 $311,413 $544,189 $260,828 $309,083 $722,051 $2,666,175 
Debt Service Coverage Ratio:
Greater or Equal to 1.2x$501,456 $195,164 $481,289 $253,938 $289,443 $638,092 $2,359,382 
1.0 - 1.2x17,155 109,862 39,577 6,890 7,100 39,213 219,797 
Less than 1.0x6,387 23,323 12,540 44,746 86,996 
Total$518,611 $311,413 $544,189 $260,828 $309,083 $722,051 $2,666,175 
Agricultural property loans
Loan-to-Value Ratio:
0%-59.99%$98,579 $26,581 $16,226 $6,463 $8,372 $16,115 $172,336 
60%-69.99%
70%-79.99%
80% or greater
Total$98,579 $26,581 $16,226 $6,463 $8,372 $16,115 $172,336 
Debt Service Coverage Ratio:
Greater or Equal to 1.2x$98,579 $26,581 $16,226 $6,463 $8,372 $15,300 $171,521 
1.0 - 1.2x
Less than 1.0x815 815 
Total$98,579 $26,581 $16,226 $6,463 $8,372 $16,115 $172,336 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


December 31, 2020
Amortized Cost by Origination Year
20202019201820172016PriorTotal
(in thousands)
Commercial mortgage loans
Loan-to-Value Ratio:
0%-59.99%$10,645 $47,284 $33,443 $92,410 $162,030 $251,903 $597,715 
60%-69.99%69,819 95,331 141,260 52,710 80,875 43,823 483,818 
70%-79.99%63,783 36,099 22,431 32,476 21,178 15,342 191,309 
80% or greater979 979 
Total$144,247 $178,714 $197,134 $178,575 $264,083 $311,068 $1,273,821 
Debt Service Coverage Ratio:
Greater or Equal to 1.2x$128,839 $159,476 $177,098 $171,255 $238,010 $290,741 $1,165,419 
1.0 - 1.2x15,408 10,334 7,134 7,320 26,073 16,418 82,687 
Less than 1.0x8,904 12,902 3,909 25,715 
Total$144,247 $178,714 $197,134 $178,575 $264,083 $311,068 $1,273,821 
Agricultural property loans
Loan-to-Value Ratio:
0%-59.99%$$$$6,486 $$13,091 $19,577 
60%-69.99%
70%-79.99%
80% or greater
Total$$$$6,486 $$13,091 $19,577 
Debt Service Coverage Ratio:
Greater or Equal to 1.2x$$$$6,486 $$12,276 $18,762 
1.0 - 1.2x
Less than 1.0x815 815 
Total$$$$6,486 $$13,091 $19,577 

See Note 2 for additional information about the Company’s commercial mortgage and other loans credit quality monitoring process.

The following tables set forth an aging of past due commercial mortgage and other loans based upon the recorded investment gross of allowance for credit losses, as well as the amount of commercial mortgage and other loans on non-accrual status, as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 2021
Current30-59 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due90 Days or More Past Due(1)Total LoansNon-Accrual Status(2)
(in thousands)
Commercial mortgage loans$2,666,175 $$$$2,666,175 $
Agricultural property loans172,336 172,336 
Total $2,838,511 $$$$2,838,511 $

(1)As of December 31, 2021, there were no loans in this category accruing interest.
(2)For additional information regarding the Company’s policies for accruing interest on loans, see Note 2.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


December 31, 2020
Current30-59 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due90 Days or More Past Due(1)Total LoansNon-Accrual Status(2)
(in thousands)
Commercial mortgage loans$1,273,821 $$$$1,273,821 $
Agricultural property loans19,577 19,577 
Total $1,293,398 $$$$1,293,398 $

(1)As of December 31, 2020, there were no loans in this category accruing interest.
(2)For additional information regarding the Company’s policies for accruing interest on loans, see Note 2.
For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were $1,344 million and $0 million, respectively, of commercial mortgage loans acquired, other than those through direct origination. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were $69 million and $0 million of commercial mortgage and other loans sold, respectively.
The Company did not have any commercial mortgage and other loans purchased with credit deterioration, as of both December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Other Invested Assets
The following table sets forth the composition of “Other invested assets,” as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
20212020
 (in thousands)
Company's investment in separate accounts$53,694 $44,018 
LPs/LLCs:
Equity method:
Private equity286,141 241,493 
Hedge funds432,749 77,311 
Real estate-related89,337 63,194 
Subtotal equity method808,227 381,998 
Fair value:
Private equity69,137 65,436 
Hedge funds481 499 
Real estate-related9,861 10,857 
Subtotal fair value79,479 76,792 
Total LPs/LLCs887,706 458,790 
Derivative instruments268,525 18,147 
Total other invested assets$1,209,925 $520,955 

Equity Method Investments

The following tables set forth summarized combined financial information for significant LP/LLC interests accounted for under the equity method, including the Company’s investments in operating joint ventures. Changes between periods in the tables below reflect changes in the activities within the operating joint ventures and LPs/LLCs, as well as changes in the Company’s level of investment in such entities.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


 December 31,
 20212020
 (in thousands)
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Total assets(1)$72,416,906 $12,952,942 
Total liabilities(2)$12,120,390 $90,444 
Partners’ capital60,296,516 12,862,498 
Total liabilities and partners’ capital$72,416,906 $12,952,942 
Total liabilities and partners’ capital included above$746,870 $348,267 
Equity in LP/LLC interests not included above201,541 175,024 
Carrying value$948,411 $523,291 

(1)Amount represents gross assets of each fund where the Company has a significant investment. These assets consist primarily of investments in real estate, investments in securities and other miscellaneous assets.
(2)Amount represents gross liabilities of each fund where the Company has a significant investment. These liabilities consist primarily of third-party-borrowed funds and other miscellaneous liabilities.
 Years Ended December 31,
 202120202019
 (in thousands)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Total revenue(1)$11,031,051 $565,409 $819,904 
Total expenses(2)(2,044,942)(201,644)(200,666)
Net earnings (losses)$8,986,109 $363,765 $619,238 
Equity in net earnings (losses) included above$62,173 $8,644 $24,971 
Equity in net earnings (losses) of LP/LLC interests not included above28,765 25,859 5,077 
Total equity in net earnings (losses)$90,938 $34,503 $30,048 

(1)Amount represents gross revenue of each fund where the Company has a significant investment. This revenue consists of income from investments in real estate, investments in securities and other income.
(2)Amount represents gross expenses of each fund where the Company has a significant investment. These expenses consist primarily of interest expense, investment management fees, salary expenses and other expenses.

Accrued Investment Income

The following table sets forth the composition of “Accrued investment income,” as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities$117,216 $54,565 
Equity securities
Commercial mortgage and other loans7,025 3,610 
Policy loans35,153 35,374 
Other invested assets254 
Short-term investments and cash equivalents377 63 
Total accrued investment income$160,027 $93,613 

There were $0.1 million and $0.0 million of write-downs on accrued investment income for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

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Net Investment Income
The following table sets forth “Net investment income” by investment type, for the periods indicated: 
Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
 (in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$299,607 $224,262 $235,456 
Fixed maturities, trading38,778 1,768 1,374 
Equity securities530 410 856 
Commercial mortgage and other loans63,548 50,534 57,886 
Policy loans69,602 70,363 68,485 
Other invested assets104,375 36,684 38,577 
Short-term investments and cash equivalents712 3,219 9,266 
Gross investment income577,152 387,240 411,900 
Less: investment expenses(26,917)(19,890)(18,103)
Net investment income$550,235 $367,350 $393,797 

The carrying value of non-income producing assets included $24.8 million in available-for-sale fixed maturities as of December 31, 2021. Non-income producing assets represent investments that had not produced income for the twelve months preceding for December 31, 2021.
Realized Investment Gains (Losses), Net 
The following table sets forth “Realized investment gains (losses), net” by investment type, for the periods indicated:
Years Ended December 31,
202120202019
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities(1)$(3,514)$(7,236)$46,738 
Commercial mortgage and other loans1,535 (226)297 
Other invested assets(2,737)(287)(3,400)
Derivatives(2)(5,291,043)(55,003)(160,368)
Short-term investments and cash equivalents353 (224)(16)
Realized investment gains (losses), net$(5,295,406)$(62,976)$(116,749)
(1)Includes fixed maturity securities classified as available-for-sale and excludes fixed maturity securities classified as trading.
(2)Includes the impact of the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture. See Note 1 for additional information.
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments within AOCI
The following table sets forth net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, as of the dates indicated: 
December 31,
202120202019
(in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale — with OTTI(1)$ N/A$ N/A$1,568 
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale — all other(1)N/AN/A397,136 
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale with an allowance3,685 N/A
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale without an allowance540,881 857,599 N/A
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges(2)39,896 (8,112)26,126 
Affiliated notes73 4,024 4,715 
Other investments(3)1,854 (4,162)(4,365)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments$586,389 $849,349 $425,180 
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(1)Effective January 1, 2020, per ASU 2016-13, fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale are no longer required to be disclosed “with OTTI” and “all other.”
(2)For more information on cash flow hedges, see Note 4.
(3)Includes net unrealized gains (losses) on certain joint ventures that are strategic in nature and are included in “Other assets.”
Repurchase Agreements and Securities Lending
In the normal course of business, the Company sells securities under agreements to repurchase and enters into securities lending transactions. As of both December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had no repurchase agreements.
The following table sets forth the composition of “Cash collateral for loaned securities,” which represents the liability to return cash collateral received for the following types of securities loaned, as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Remaining Contractual Maturities of the AgreementsRemaining Contractual Maturities of the Agreements
Overnight & ContinuousUp to 30 DaysTotalOvernight & ContinuousUp to 30 DaysTotal
(in thousands)
U.S. public corporate securities$3,004 $$3,004 $$$
Foreign public corporate securities2,725 2,725 
Total cash collateral for loaned securities(1)$3,004 $$3,004 $2,725 $$2,725 
(1)The Company did not have any agreements with remaining contractual maturities greater than thirty days, as of the dates indicated.
Securities Pledged, Restricted Assets and Special Deposits
The Company pledges as collateral investment securities it owns to unaffiliated parties through certain transactions, including securities lending, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, collateralized borrowings and postings of collateral with derivative counterparties. The following table sets forth the carrying value of investments pledged to third parties and the carrying amount of the associated liabilities supported by the pledged collateral, as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
20212020
 (in thousands)
Pledged collateral:
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale$2,871 $2,525 
Total securities pledged$2,871 $2,525 
Liabilities supported by the pledged collateral:
Cash collateral for loaned securities$3,004 $2,725 
Total liabilities supported by the pledged collateral$3,004 $2,725 
In the normal course of its business activities, the Company accepts collateral that can be sold or repledged. The primary sources of this collateral are securities purchased under agreements to resell. As of both December 31, 2021 and 2020, there was no collateral that could be sold or repledged.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were available-for-sale fixed maturities of $4.1 million and $4.3 million, respectively, on deposit with governmental authorities or trustees as required by certain insurance laws.
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4. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING
Types of Derivative Instruments and Derivative Strategies
Interest Rate Contracts
Interest rate swaps, options, and futures are used by the Company to reduce risks from changes in interest rates, manage interest rate exposures arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities and to hedge against changes in their values it owns or anticipates acquiring or selling.
Swaps may be attributed to specific assets or liabilities or to a portfolio of assets or liabilities. Under interest rate swaps, the Company agrees with counterparties to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed upon notional principal amount.
The Company also uses interest rate swaptions, caps and floors to manage interest rate risk. A swaption is an option to enter into a swap with a forward starting effective date. The Company pays a premium for purchased swaptions and receives a premium for written swaptions. In an interest rate cap, the buyer receives payments at the end of each period in which the interest rate exceeds the agreed strike price. Similarly, in an interest rate floor, the buyer receives payments at the end of each period in which the interest rate is below the agreed strike price. Swaptions, caps and floors are included in interest rate options.

In standardized exchange-traded interest rate futures transactions, the Company purchases or sells a specified number of contracts, the values of which are determined by the daily market values of underlying referenced investments. The Company enters into exchange-traded futures with regulated futures commission's merchants who are members of a trading exchange.
Equity Contracts
Equity options, total return swaps, and futures are used by the Company to manage its exposure to the equity markets which impacts the value of assets and liabilities it owns or anticipates acquiring or selling.
Equity index options are contracts which will settle in cash based on differentials in the underlying indices at the time of exercise and the strike price. The Company uses combinations of purchases and sales of equity index options to hedge the effects of adverse changes in equity indices within a predetermined range.
Total return swaps are contracts whereby the Company agrees with counterparties to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between the return on an asset (or market index) and London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus an associated funding spread based on a notional amount. The Company generally uses total return swaps to hedge the effect of adverse changes in equity indices.

In standardized exchange-traded equity futures transactions, the Company purchases or sells a specified number of contracts, the values of which are determined by the daily market values underlying referenced equity indices. The Company enters into exchange-traded futures with regulated futures commission's merchants who are members of a trading exchange.
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Currency derivatives, including currency swaps and forwards, are used by the Company to reduce risks from changes in currency exchange rates with respect to investments denominated in foreign currencies that the Company either holds or intends to acquire or sell.
Under currency forwards, the Company agrees with counterparties to deliver a specified amount of an identified currency at a specified future date. Typically, the price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment for such a contract is made at the specified future date. The Company executes forward sales of the hedged currency in exchange for U.S. dollars at a specified exchange rate. The maturities of these forwards correspond with the future periods in which the non-U.S. dollar-denominated earnings are expected to be generated.
Under currency swaps, the Company agrees with counterparties to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between one currency and another at an exchange rate and calculated by reference to an agreed principal amount. Generally, the principal amount of each currency is exchanged at the beginning and termination of the currency swap by each party.
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Credit Contracts
The Company writes credit protection to gain exposure similar to investment in public fixed maturity cash instruments. With these credit derivatives the Company sells credit protection on a single name reference, or certain index reference, and in return receives a quarterly premium. This premium or credit spread generally corresponds to the difference between the yield on the referenced name (or an index’s referenced names) public fixed maturity cash instruments and swap rates, at the time the agreement is executed. If there is an event of default by the referenced name or one of the referenced names in the index, as defined by the agreement, then the Company is obligated to pay the referenced amount of the contract to the counterparty and receive in return the referenced defaulted security or similar security or (in the case of a credit default index) pay the referenced amount less the auction recovery rate.
In addition to selling credit protection, the Company purchases credit protection using credit derivatives in order to hedge specific credit exposures in the Company’s investment portfolio.
Embedded Derivatives
The Company offers certain products (for example, variable annuities, indexed annuities, and index-linked universal life) which may include features that are accounted for as embedded derivatives; related to certain of these derivatives, the Company has entered into reinsurance agreements with both affiliated and unaffiliated parties. Effective April 1, 2016, the Company entered into reinsurance agreements with affiliates, PALAC and Prudential Insurance. The reinsurance agreement with PALAC was recaptured on July 1, 2021. Additionally, the Company has entered into a reinsurance agreement with an external counterparty, Union Hamilton Reinsurance, Ltd. ("Union Hamilton") effective April 1, 2015. See Note 9 for additional information on the reinsurance agreements.
Effective December 1, 2021, the Company entered into a reinsurance arrangement with PALAC, which includes features that are accounted for as embedded derivatives. See Note 1 for additional information on the reinsurance arrangement.
These embedded derivatives and reinsurance agreements, also accounted for as derivatives, are carried at fair value and marked to market through “Realized investment gains (losses), net” based on the change in value of the underlying contractual guarantees, which are determined using valuation models, as described in Note 5.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Primary Risks Managed by Derivatives
The table below provides a summary of the gross notional amount and fair value of derivative contracts by the primary underlying risks, excluding embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables. Many derivative instruments contain multiple underlying risks. The fair value amounts below represent the value of derivative contracts prior to taking into account the netting effects of master netting agreements and cash collateral.
 December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Primary Underlying Risk/Instrument TypeGross
Notional
Fair ValueGross
Notional
Fair Value
AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
 (in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments:
Currency/Interest Rate
Interest Rate Swaps$3,344 $55 $$3,486 $203 $
Foreign Currency Swaps886,552 37,259 (6,900)861,074 27,336 (49,316)
Total Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments$889,896 $37,314 $(6,900)$864,560 $27,539 $(49,316)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments:
Interest Rate
Interest Rate Swaps$130,358,860 $5,698,740 $(10,348,130)$663,050 $57,024 $(11,117)
Interest Rate Futures4,109,300 2,876 (2,709)57,700 198 
Interest Rate Swaptions9,883,000 280,323 (173,863)
Interest Rate Forwards195,000 3,760 (991)
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Forwards119,653 842 (1,063)55,292 (1,322)
Credit
Credit Default Swaps306,900 24,789 2,313 (18)
Currency/Interest Rate
Foreign Currency Swaps2,139,523 68,477 (23,251)143,011 6,584 (7,286)
Equity
Total Return Swaps15,129,666 66,627 (475,209)
Equity Options19,461,881 902,050 (1,535,272)3,244,900 306,196 (196,767)
Futures5,015,002 736 (6,595)
Total Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments$186,718,785 $7,049,220 $(12,567,083)$4,166,266 $370,007 $(216,510)
Total Derivatives(1)(2)$187,608,681 $7,086,534 $(12,573,983)$5,030,826 $397,546 $(265,826)
(1)Excludes embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables which contain multiple underlying risks. The fair value of these embedded derivatives was a net liability of $9,048 million and $13,228 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively included in "Future policy benefits" and $3,246 million and $1,155 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively included in "Policyholders' account balances". Other assets included $73 million and $0 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Other liabilities included $13 million and $0 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The fair value of the related reinsurance, included in "Reinsurance recoverables" and/or "Reinsurance payables" was an asset of $931 million and $13,240 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(2)Recorded in “Other invested assets” and “Payables to parent and affiliates” on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
The following table presents recognized derivative instruments (excluding embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables), and repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements that are offset in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and/or are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
 December 31, 2021
 Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Financial
Instruments
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Consolidated
Statement of
Financial
Position
Net
Amounts
Presented in
the Consolidated Statement
of Financial
Position
Financial
Instruments/
Collateral(1)
Net Amount
 (in thousands)
Offsetting of Financial Assets:
Derivatives$7,086,534 $(6,818,009)$268,525 $$268,525 
Securities purchased under agreements to resell185,000 185,000 (185,000)
Total Assets$7,271,534 $(6,818,009)$453,525 $(185,000)$268,525 
Offsetting of Financial Liabilities:
Derivatives$12,573,983 $(12,568,082)$5,901 $(5,901)$
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Total Liabilities$12,573,983 $(12,568,082)$5,901 $(5,901)$
 December 31, 2020
 Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Financial
Instruments
Gross
Amounts
Offset in the Consolidated
Statement of
Financial
Position
Net
Amounts
Presented in
the Consolidated Statement
of Financial
Position
Financial
Instruments/
Collateral(1)
Net Amount
 (in thousands)
Offsetting of Financial Assets:
Derivatives$397,546 $(379,399)$18,147 $(14,572)$3,575 
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
Total Assets$397,546 $(379,399)$18,147 $(14,572)$3,575 
Offsetting of Financial Liabilities:
Derivatives$265,826 $(265,826)$$$
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Total Liabilities$265,826 $(265,826)$$$

(1)Amounts exclude the excess of collateral received/pledged from/to the counterparty.
For information regarding the rights of offset associated with the derivative assets and liabilities in the table above see “Credit Risk” below and Note 13. For securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the Company monitors the value of the securities and maintains collateral, as appropriate, to protect against credit exposure. Where the Company has entered into repurchase and resale agreements with the same counterparty, in the event of default, the Company would generally be permitted to exercise rights of offset. For additional information on the Company’s accounting policy for securities repurchase and resale agreements, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cash Flow Hedges
The primary derivative instruments used by the Company in its cash flow hedge accounting relationships are currency swaps and interest rate swaps. These instruments are only designated for hedge accounting in instances where the appropriate criteria are met. The Company does not use futures, options, credit, or equity derivatives in any of its cash flow hedge accounting relationships.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


The following tables provide the financial statement classification and impact of derivatives used in qualifying and non-qualifying hedge relationships, excluding the offset of the hedged item in an effective hedge relationship.
  
Year Ended December 31, 2021
 Realized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
Net
Investment
Income
Other
Income
Change in AOCI
 (in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments:
Cash flow hedges
Interest Rate$$47 $$(161)
Currency/Interest Rate1,357 15,983 11,119 48,169 
Total cash flow hedges1,359 16,030 11,119 48,008 
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments:
Interest Rate(20,596)
Currency2,006 
Currency/Interest Rate44,350 79 
Credit2,892 
Equity(944,765)
Embedded Derivatives(1)(4,376,289)
Total Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments(5,292,402)79 
Total$(5,291,043)$16,030 $11,198 $48,008 
  
Year Ended December 31, 2020
 Realized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
Net
Investment
Income
Other
Income
Change in AOCI
 (in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments:
Cash flow hedges
Interest Rate$(44)$21 $$284 
Currency/Interest Rate(314)10,660 (10,161)(34,522)
Total cash flow hedges(358)10,681 (10,161)(34,238)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments:
Interest Rate17,000 
Currency(2,560)
Currency/Interest Rate(4,130)(109)
Credit(284)
Equity37,480 
Embedded Derivatives(102,151)
Total Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments(54,645)(109)
Total$(55,003)$10,681 $(10,270)$(34,238)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


 Year Ended December 31, 2019
 Realized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
Net
Investment
Income
Other
Income
Change in AOCI
 (in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments:
Cash flow hedges
Interest Rate$$$$(50)
Currency/Interest Rate425 9,007 (1,698)4,081 
Total cash flow hedges425 9,007 (1,698)4,031 
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments:
Interest Rate18,609 
Currency20 
Currency/Interest Rate3,485 (5)
Credit(1)
Equity74,068 
Embedded Derivatives(256,974)
Total Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments(160,793)(5)
Total$(160,368)$9,007 $(1,703)$4,031 

(1)Includes the impact from 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture, see Note 1 for further details.







































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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)




Presented below is a rollforward of current period cash flow hedges in AOCI before taxes:
(in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2018$22,122 
Cumulative-effect adjustment from the adoption of ASU 2017-12(27)
Amount recorded in AOCI
Interest Rate(50)
Currency/Interest Rate11,815 
Total amount recorded in AOCI11,765 
Amount reclassified from AOCI to income
Currency/Interest Rate(7,734)
Total amount reclassified from AOCI to income(7,734)
Balance, December 31, 2019$26,126 
Amount recorded in AOCI
Interest Rate261 
Currency/Interest Rate(34,337)
Total amount recorded in AOCI(34,076)
Amount reclassified from AOCI to income
Interest Rate23 
Currency/Interest Rate(185)
Total amount reclassified from AOCI to income(162)
Balance, December 31, 2020$(8,112)
Amount recorded in AOCI
Interest Rate(112)
Currency/Interest Rate76,628 
Total amount recorded in AOCI76,516 
Amount reclassified from AOCI to income
Interest Rate(49)
Currency/Interest Rate(28,459)
Total amount reclassified from AOCI to income(28,508)
Balance, December 31, 2021$39,896 

The changes in fair value of cash flow hedges are deferred in AOCI and are included in "Net unrealized investment gains (losses)" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss); these amounts are then reclassified to earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. Using December 31, 2021 values, it is estimated that a pre-tax gain of $11 million is expected to be reclassified from AOCI to earnings during the subsequent twelve months ending December 31, 2022.

The exposures the Company is hedging with these qualifying cash flow hedges include the variability of the payment or receipt of interest or foreign currency amounts on existing financial instruments.

There were no material amounts reclassified from AOCI into earnings relating to instances in which the Company discontinued cash flow hedge accounting because the forecasted transaction did not occur by the anticipated date or within the additional time period permitted by the authoritative guidance for the accounting for derivatives and hedging.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Credit Derivatives
Credit Derivatives, where the Company has written credit protection on certain index references, has outstanding notional amounts of $157 million and $0 million as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. These credit derivatives are reported at fair value as an asset of $11 million and $0 million as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. As of December 31, 2021 the notional amount of these credit derivatives had the following NAIC Rating: $57 million in NAIC 3 and $100 million in NAIC 6.
The Company has purchased credit protection using credit derivatives in order to hedge specific credit exposures in the Company’s investment portfolio. The Company has outstanding notional amounts of $150 million and $2 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. These credit derivatives are reported at fair value as an asset of $14 million and $0 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Credit Risk
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to financial derivative transactions with a positive fair value. The Company manages credit risk by entering into derivative transactions with its affiliate, Prudential Global Funding LLC (“PGF”), related to its OTC derivatives. PGF, in turn, manages its credit risk by: (i) entering into derivative transactions with highly rated major international financial institutions and other creditworthy counterparties governed by master netting agreement, as applicable; (ii) trading through central clearing and OTC parties; (iii) obtaining collateral, such as cash and securities, when appropriate; and (iv) setting limits on single party credit exposures which are subject to periodic management review.
Substantially all of the Company’s derivative agreements have zero thresholds which require daily full collateralization by the party in a liability position.
5. FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Fair Value Measurement – Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative fair value guidance establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 - Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Company for identical assets or liabilities. The Company’s Level 1 assets and liabilities primarily include certain cash equivalents and short-term investments, equity securities, derivative contracts that trade on an active exchange market, separate account assets and other liabilities.
Level 2 - Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities, and other market observable inputs. The Company’s Level 2 assets and liabilities include: fixed maturities (corporate public and private bonds, most government securities, certain asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, etc.), certain equity securities (mutual funds, which do not trade in active markets because they are not publicly available), certain cash equivalents, certain OTC derivatives and embedded derivatives resulting from reinsurance.
Level 3 - Fair value is based on at least one significant unobservable input for the asset or liability. The assets and liabilities in this category may require significant judgment or estimation in determining the fair value. The Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities primarily include: certain private fixed maturities and equity securities, certain manually priced public fixed maturities, certain highly structured OTC derivative contracts, and embedded derivatives resulting from reinsurance or certain products with guaranteed benefits.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Assets and Liabilities by Hierarchy Level - The tables below present the balances of assets and liabilities reported at fair value on a recurring basis, as of the dates indicated.
 December 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3Netting(1)Total
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies$$333,940 $$$333,940 
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions630,521 630,521 
Foreign government bonds350,321 150 350,471 
U.S. corporate public securities5,131,872 5,131,872 
U.S. corporate private securities1,873,370 131,505 2,004,875 
Foreign corporate public securities921,008 8,894 929,902 
Foreign corporate private securities2,508,676 245,235 2,753,911 
Asset-backed securities(2)484,861 62,449 547,310 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities463,689 111,495 575,184 
Residential mortgage-backed securities20,180 20,180 
Subtotal12,718,438 559,728 13,278,166 
Fixed maturities, trading3,302,392 3,302,392 
Equity securities58,160 40,635 12,472 111,267 
Short-term investments9,997 135,440 145,437 
Cash equivalents13,999 422,633 436,632 
Other invested assets(3)246,097 6,840,437 (6,818,009)268,525 
Other assets72,937 72,937 
Reinsurance recoverables931,207 931,207 
Receivables from parent and affiliates162,045 162,045 
Subtotal excluding separate account assets328,253 23,622,020 1,576,344 (6,818,009)18,708,608 
Separate account assets(4)(5)52,100 144,059,558 144,111,658 
Total assets$380,353 $167,681,578 $1,576,344 $(6,818,009)$162,820,266 
Future policy benefits(6)$$$9,047,956 $$9,047,956 
Policyholders' account balances3,245,773 3,245,773 
Payables to parent and affiliates12,563,253 (12,563,253)
Other liabilities10,730 12,624 (4,829)18,525 
Total liabilities$10,730 $12,575,877 $12,293,729 $(12,568,082)$12,312,254 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


 December 31, 2020
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Netting(1)Total
 (in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies$$22,855 $55,000 $$77,855 
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions517,951 517,951 
Foreign government bonds250,692 163 250,855 
U.S. corporate public securities2,929,431 2,929,434 
U.S. corporate private securities977,423 34,633 1,012,056 
Foreign corporate public securities311,407 9,323 320,730 
Foreign corporate private securities961,113 130,817 1,091,930 
Asset-backed securities(2)235,573 2,065 237,638 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities520,947 520,947 
Residential mortgage-backed securities53,235 53,235 
Subtotal6,780,627 232,004 7,012,631 
Fixed maturities, trading81,727 755 82,482 
Equity securities100,268 300 7,889 108,457 
Short-term investments49,997 49,997 
Cash equivalents49,996 347,330 397,326 
Other invested assets(3)198 397,348 (379,399)18,147 
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables13,239,539 13,239,539 
Receivables from parent and affiliates111,970 111,970 
Subtotal excluding separate account assets200,459 7,719,302 13,480,187 (379,399)21,020,549 
Separate account assets(4)(5)140,583,009 140,583,009 
Total assets$200,459 $148,302,311 $13,480,187 $(379,399)$161,603,558 
Future policy benefits(6)$$$13,227,814 $$13,227,814 
Policyholders' account balances1,155,274 1,155,274 
Payables to parent and affiliates265,826 (265,826)
Other liabilities
Total liabilities$$265,826 $14,383,088 $(265,826)$14,383,088 

(1)“Netting” amounts represent cash collateral of $(5,750.1) million and $113.6 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(2)Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by syndicated bank loans, sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types.
(3)Other invested assets excluded from the fair value hierarchy include certain hedge funds, private equity funds and other funds for which fair value is measured at net asset value ("NAV") per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the fair values of such investments were $79 million and $77 million, respectively.
(4)Separate account assets represent segregated funds that are invested for certain customers. Investment risks associated with market value changes are borne by the customers, except to the extent of minimum guarantees made by the Company with respect to certain accounts. Separate account liabilities are not included in the above table as they are reported at contract value and not fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
(5)Separate account assets included in the fair value hierarchy exclude investments in entities that calculate NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. Such investments excluded from the fair value hierarchy include investments in real estate, hedge funds and a corporate owned life insurance fund, for which fair value is measured at NAV per share (or its equivalent). At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the fair value of such investments was $5,686 million and $5,157 million, respectively.
(6)As of December 31, 2021, the net embedded derivative liability position of $9,048 million includes $610 million of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $9,658 million of embedded derivatives in a liability position. As of December 31, 2020, the net embedded derivative liability position of $13,228 million includes $483 million of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $13,711 million of embedded derivatives in a liability position.

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The methods and assumptions the Company uses to estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below.
Fixed Maturity Securities - The fair values of the Company’s public fixed maturity securities are generally based on prices obtained from independent pricing services. Prices for each security are generally sourced from multiple pricing vendors, and a vendor hierarchy is maintained by asset type based on historical pricing experience and vendor expertise. The Company ultimately uses the price from the pricing service highest in the vendor hierarchy based on the respective asset type. The pricing hierarchy is updated for new financial products and recent pricing experience with various vendors. Consistent with the fair value hierarchy described above, securities with validated quotes from pricing services are generally reflected within Level 2, as they are primarily based on observable pricing for similar assets and/or other market observable inputs. Typical inputs used by these pricing services include but are not limited to, reported trades, benchmark yields, issuer spreads, bids, offers, and/or estimated cash flow, prepayment speeds, and default rates. If the pricing information received from third-party pricing services is deemed not reflective of market activity or other inputs observable in the market, the Company may challenge the price through a formal process with the pricing service or classify the securities as Level 3. If the pricing service updates the price to be more consistent with the presented market observations, the security remains within Level 2.
Internally-developed valuations or indicative broker quotes are also used to determine fair value in circumstances where vendor pricing is not available, or where the Company ultimately concludes that pricing information received from the independent pricing services is not reflective of market activity. If the Company concludes the values from both pricing services and brokers are not reflective of market activity, it may override the information with an internally-developed valuation. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, overrides on a net basis were not material. Pricing service overrides, internally-developed valuations and indicative broker quotes are generally included in Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
The Company conducts several specific price monitoring activities. Daily analyses identify price changes over predetermined thresholds defined at the financial instrument level. Various pricing integrity reports are reviewed on a daily and monthly basis to determine if pricing is reflective of market activity or if it would warrant any adjustments. Other procedures performed include, but are not limited to, reviews of third-party pricing services methodologies, reviews of pricing trends, and back testing.
The fair values of private fixed maturities, which are originated by internal private asset managers, are primarily determined using discounted cash flow models. These models primarily use observable inputs that include Treasury or similar base rates plus estimated credit spreads to value each security. The credit spreads are obtained through a survey of private market intermediaries who are active in both primary and secondary transactions, and consider, among other factors, the credit quality and the reduced liquidity associated with private placements. Internal adjustments are made to reflect variation in observed sector spreads. Since most private placements are valued using standard market observable inputs and inputs derived from, or corroborated by, market observable data including, but not limited to observed prices and spreads for similar publicly or privately traded issues, they have been reflected within Level 2. For certain private fixed maturities, the discounted cash flow model may incorporate significant unobservable inputs, which reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset. To the extent management determines that such unobservable inputs are significant to the price of a security, a Level 3 classification is made.
Equity Securities - Equity securities consist principally of investments in common and preferred stock of publicly traded companies, privately traded securities, as well as mutual fund shares. The fair values of most publicly traded equity securities are based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Estimated fair values for most privately traded equity securities are determined using discounted cash flow, earnings multiple and other valuation models that require a substantial level of judgment around inputs and therefore are classified within Level 3. The fair values of mutual fund shares that transact regularly (but do not trade in active markets because they are not publicly available) are based on transaction prices of identical fund shares and are classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Derivative Instruments - Derivatives are recorded at fair value either as assets, within “Other invested assets”, or as liabilities within “Payables to parent and affiliates” or "Other liabilities", except for embedded derivatives which are recorded with the associated host contract. The fair values of derivative contracts can be affected by changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, credit spreads, market volatility, expected returns, NPR, liquidity and other factors.
The Company's exchange-traded futures and options include treasury and equity futures. Exchange-traded futures and options are valued using quoted prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
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The majority of the Company’s derivative positions are traded in the OTC derivative market and are classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. OTC derivatives classified within Level 2 are valued using models that utilize actively quoted or observable market input from external market data providers, third-party pricing vendors and/or recent trading activity. The Company’s policy is to use mid-market pricing in determining its best estimate of fair value. The fair values of most OTC derivatives, including interest rate and cross-currency swaps, currency forward contracts and credit default swaps are determined using discounted cash flow models. The fair values of European style option contracts are determined using Black-Scholes option pricing models. These models’ key inputs include the contractual terms of the respective contract, along with significant observable inputs, including interest rates, currency rates, credit spreads, equity prices, index dividend yields, NPR, volatility and other factors.
The Company’s cleared interest rate swaps and credit derivatives linked to an index are valued using models that utilize actively quoted or observable market inputs, including the secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR"), obtained from external market data providers, third-party pricing vendors and/or recent trading activity. These derivatives are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments - Cash equivalents and short-term investments include money market instruments and other highly liquid debt instruments. Certain money market instruments are valued using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible for identical assets and are primarily classified as Level 1. The remaining instruments in this category are generally fair valued based on market observable inputs and these investments have primarily been classified within Level 2.
Separate Account Assets - Separate account assets include fixed maturity securities, treasuries, equity securities, real estate, mutual funds and commercial mortgage loans for which values are determined consistent with similar instruments described above under “Fixed Maturity Securities” and “Equity Securities”.
Receivables from Parent and Affiliates - Receivables from parent and affiliates carried at fair value include affiliated bonds within the Company’s legal entity where fair value is determined consistent with similar securities described above under “Fixed Maturity Securities” managed by affiliated asset managers.
Other assets consists primarily of deposit assets related to reinsurance agreements using deposit accounting under U.S. GAAP, which include amounts representing the fair value of embedded derivative instruments associated with the index-linked features of certain annuity products. The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value are consistent with those described below in “Policyholders' account balances”.
Reinsurance Recoverables - Reinsurance recoverables carried at fair value include the reinsurance of the Company’s living benefit guarantees on certain variable annuity contracts. These guarantees are accounted for as embedded derivatives and are recorded in “Reinsurance recoverables” or “Other liabilities” when fair value is in an asset or liability position, respectively. The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value are consistent with those described below in “Future policy benefits”. The reinsurance agreements covering these guarantees are derivatives with fair value determined in the same manner as the living benefit guarantee.
Future Policy Benefits - The liability for future policy benefits is related to guarantees primarily associated with the living benefit features of certain variable annuity contracts, including guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits ("GMAB"), guaranteed withdrawal benefits ("GMWB") and guaranteed minimum income and withdrawal benefits ("GMIWB"), accounted for as embedded derivatives. The fair values of these liabilities are calculated as the present value of future expected benefit payments to customers less the present value of future expected rider fees attributable to the embedded derivative feature. This methodology could result in either a liability or asset balance, given changing capital market conditions and various actuarial assumptions. Since there is no observable active market for the transfer of these obligations, the valuations are calculated using internally developed models with option pricing techniques. The models are based on a risk neutral valuation framework and incorporate premiums for risks inherent in valuation techniques, inputs, and the general uncertainty around the timing and amount of future cash flows. The determination of these risk premiums requires the use of management's judgment.
The significant inputs to the valuation models for these embedded derivatives include capital market assumptions, such as interest rate levels and volatility assumptions, the Company’s market-perceived NPR, as well as actuarially determined assumptions, including contractholder behavior, such as lapse rates, benefit utilization rates, withdrawal rates and mortality rates. Since many of these assumptions are unobservable and are considered to be significant inputs to the liability valuation, the liability included in future policy benefits has been reflected within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
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Capital market inputs and actual policyholders’ account values are updated each quarter based on capital market conditions as of the end of the quarter, including interest rates, equity markets and volatility. In the risk neutral valuation, the initial swap curve drives the total return used to grow the policyholders’ account values. The Company’s discount rate assumption is based on the London Inter Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") swap curve adjusted for an additional spread relative to LIBOR to reflect NPR.
Actuarial assumptions, including contractholder behavior and mortality, are reviewed at least annually, and updated based upon emerging experience, future expectations and other data, including any observable market data. These assumptions are generally updated annually unless a material change that the Company feels is indicative of a long-term trend is observed in an interim period.
Policyholders' Account Balances - The liability for policyholders’ account balances is related to certain embedded derivative instruments associated with certain universal life and certain annuity products that provide the policyholders with the index-linked interest credited over contract specified term periods. The fair values of these liabilities are determined using discounted cash flow models which include capital market assumptions such as interest rates and equity index volatility assumptions, the Company’s market-perceived NPR and actuarially determined assumptions for mortality, lapses and projected hedge costs.
As there is no observable active market for these liabilities, the fair value is determined as the present value of account balances paid to policyholders in excess of contractually guaranteed minimums using option pricing techniques for index term periods that contain deposits as of the valuation date, and the expected option budget for future index term periods, where the terms of index crediting rates have not yet been declared by the Company. Premiums for risks inherent in valuation techniques, inputs, and the general uncertainty around the timing and amount of future cash flows are also incorporated in the fair value of these liabilities. Since the valuation of these liabilities require the use of management’s judgment to determine these risk premiums and the use of unobservable inputs, these liabilities are reflected within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
Capital market inputs, including interest rates and equity markets volatility, and actual policyholders’ account values are updated each quarter. Actuarial assumptions are reviewed at least annually and updated based upon emerging experience, future expectations and other data, including any observable market data. Aside from these annual updates, assumptions are generally updated only if a material change is observed in an interim period that the Company believes is indicative of a long-term trend.




















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Quantitative Information Regarding Internally-Priced Level 3 Assets and Liabilities - The tables below present quantitative information on significant internally-priced Level 3 assets and liabilities.
 December 31, 2021
 Fair Value    Valuation  
Techniques
Unobservable 
Inputs  
Minimum  MaximumWeighted
Average
Impact of 
Increase in Input on Fair Value(1)
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Corporate securities(2)$312,139 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate1.65 %20 %4.57 %Decrease
Market ComparablesEBITDA multiples(3)4.9 X19.2 X9.0 XIncrease
LiquidationLiquidation value62.58 %62.58 %62.58 %Increase
Reinsurance recoverables$931,207 Fair values are determined using the same unobservable inputs as future policy benefits.
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(4)$9,047,956 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%20 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.03 %1.13 %Decrease
Utilization rate(8)39 %96 %Increase
Withdrawal rateSee table footnote (9) below.
Mortality rate(10)%15 %Decrease
  Equity volatility curve16 %25 % Increase
Policyholders' account balances(5)$3,245,773 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%42 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.03 %1.13 %Decrease
Mortality rate(10)%23 %Decrease
Equity volatility curve%31 %Increase
 
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 December 31, 2020
 Fair ValueValuation 
Techniques
Unobservable 
Inputs   
MinimumMaximumWeighted
Average
Impact of 
Increase in Input on Fair Value(1)
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Corporate securities(2)$151,554 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate0.99 %11.38 %3.44 %Decrease
Reinsurance recoverables$13,239,539 Fair values are determined using the same unobservable inputs as future policy benefits.
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(4)$13,227,814 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%20 %Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.06 %1.17 %Decrease
Utilization rate(8)39 %96 %Increase
Withdrawal rateSee table footnote (9) below.
Mortality rate(10)%15 %Decrease
   Equity volatility curve18 %26 % Increase
Policyholders' account balances(5)$1,155,274 Discounted cash flowLapse rate(6)%%Decrease
Spread over LIBOR(7)0.06 %1.17 %Decrease
Mortality rate(10)%24 %Decrease
Equity volatility curve15 %30 %Increase
(1)Conversely, the impact of a decrease in input would have the opposite impact on fair value as that presented in the table.
(2)Includes assets classified as fixed maturities, available-for-sale and fixed maturities trading.
(3)Represents multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization "EBITDA", and are amounts used when the Company has determined that market participants would use such multiples when valuing the investments.
(4)Future policy benefits primarily represent general account liabilities for the living benefit features of the Company’s variable annuity contracts which are accounted for as embedded derivatives. Since the valuation methodology for these liabilities uses a range of inputs that vary at the contract level over the cash flow projection period, presenting a range, rather than a weighted average, is a more meaningful representation of the unobservable inputs used in the valuation.
(5)Policyholders’ account balances primarily represent general account liabilities for the index-linked interest credited on certain of the Company’s life and annuity products that are accounted for as embedded derivatives. Since the valuation methodology for these liabilities uses a range of inputs that vary at the contract level over the cash flow projection period, presenting a range, rather than a weighted average, is a more meaningful representation of the unobservable inputs used in the valuation.
(6)Lapse rates for contracts with living benefit guarantees are adjusted at the contract level based on the in-the-moneyness of the living benefit and reflect other factors, such as the applicability of any surrender charges. Lapse rates are reduced when contracts are more in-the-money. Lapse rates for contracts with index-linked crediting guarantees may be adjusted at the contract level based on the applicability of any surrender charges, product type, and market related factors such as interest rates. Lapse rates are also generally assumed to be lower for the period where surrender charges apply. For any given contract, lapse rates vary throughout the period over which cash flows are projected for the purposes of valuing these embedded derivatives.
(7)The spread over the LIBOR swap curve represents the premium added to the proxy for the risk-free rate (LIBOR) to reflect the Company's estimates of rates that a market participant would use to value the living benefits in both the accumulation and payout phases and index-linked interest crediting guarantees. This spread includes an estimate of NPR, which is the risk that the obligation will not be fulfilled by the Company. NPR is primarily estimated by utilizing the credit spreads associated with issuing funding agreements, adjusted for any illiquidity risk premium. In order to reflect the financial strength ratings of the Company, credit spreads associated with funding agreements, as opposed to credit spread associated with debt, are utilized in developing this estimate because funding agreements, living benefit guarantees, and index-linked interest crediting guarantees are insurance liabilities and are therefore senior to debt.
(8)The utilization rate assumption estimates the percentage of contracts that will utilize the benefit during the contract duration and begin lifetime withdrawals at various time intervals from contract inception. The remaining contractholders are assumed to either begin lifetime withdrawals immediately or never utilize the benefit. Utilization assumptions may vary by product type, tax status and age. The impact of changes in these assumptions is highly dependent on the product type, the age of the contractholder at the time of the sale, and the timing of the first lifetime income withdrawal. Range reflects the utilization rate for the vast majority of business with living benefits.
(9)The withdrawal rate assumption estimates the magnitude of annual contractholder withdrawals relative to the maximum allowable amount under the contract. These assumptions vary based on the age of the contractholder, the tax status of the contract and the duration since the contractholder began lifetime withdrawals. As of both December 31, 2021 and 2020, the minimum withdrawal rate assumption is 76% and the maximum withdrawal rate assumption may be greater than 100%. The fair value of the liability will generally increase the closer the withdrawal rate is to 100% and decrease as the withdrawal rate moves further away from 100%.
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(10)The range reflects the mortality rates for the vast majority of business with living benefits and other contracts, with policyholders ranging from 45 to 90 years old. While the majority of living benefits have a minimum age requirement, certain other contracts do not have an age restriction. This results in contractholders with mortality rates approaching 0% for certain benefits. Mortality rates may vary by product, age, and duration. A mortality improvement assumption is also incorporated into the overall mortality table.
Interrelationships Between Unobservable Inputs – In addition to the sensitivities of fair value measurements to changes in each unobservable input in isolation, as reflected in the table above, interrelationships between these inputs may also exist, such that a change in one unobservable input may give rise to a change in another, or multiple, inputs. Examples of such interrelationships for significant internally-priced Level 3 assets and liabilities are as follows:
Corporate Securities – The rate used to discount future cash flows reflects current risk-free rates plus credit and liquidity spread requirements that market participants would use to value an asset. The discount rate may be influenced by many factors, including market cycles, expectations of default, collateral, term, and asset complexity. Each of these factors can influence discount rates, either in isolation, or in response to other factors. During weaker economic cycles, as the expectations of default increases, credit spreads widen, which results in a decrease in fair value.
Future Policy Benefits – The Company expects efficient benefit utilization and withdrawal rates to generally be correlated with lapse rates. However, behavior is highly dependent on the facts and circumstances surrounding the individual contractholder, such as their liquidity needs or tax situation, which could drive lapse behavior independent of other contractholder behavior assumptions. To the extent that more efficient contractholder behavior results in greater in-the-moneyness at the contract level, lapse rates may decline for those contracts. Similarly, to the extent that increases in equity volatility are correlated with overall declines in the capital markets, lapse rates may decline as contracts become more in-the-money.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)


Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities The following tables describe changes in fair values of Level 3 assets and liabilities as of the dates indicated, as well as the portion of gains or losses included in income attributable to unrealized gains or losses related to those assets and liabilities still held at the end of their respective periods. When a determination is made to classify assets and liabilities within Level 3, the determination is based on significance of the unobservable inputs in the overall fair value measurement. All transfers are based on changes in the observability of the valuation inputs, including the availability of pricing service information that the Company can validate. Transfers into Level 3 are generally the result of unobservable inputs utilized within valuation methodologies and the use of indicative broker quotes for assets that were previously valued using observable inputs. Transfers out of Level 3 are generally due to the use of observable inputs in valuation methodologies as well as the availability of pricing service information for certain assets that the Company can validate.
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOther(2)Transfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value, end of periodUnrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. government$55,000 $$$(55,000)$$$$$$$
Foreign government163 (13)150 (15)
Corporate securities(4)174,776 (10,914)95,294 (5,085)(28,690)156,667 9,313 (5,727)385,634 (11,298)
Structured securities(5)2,065 4,165 74,800 (29)(1,761)32,859 107,038 (45,193)173,944 4,189 
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading755 46 (801)46 
Equity securities7,889 709 3,874 12,472 709 
Other invested assets
Short-term investments181 (1,871)1,690 
Cash equivalents147 (1,377)1,230 
Other assets1,258 1,170 (899)71,408 72,937 359 
Reinsurance recoverables13,239,539 (12,937,591)629,259 931,207 (545,001)
Receivables from parent and affiliates
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(13,227,814)5,281,553 (1,101,695)(9,047,956)4,647,753 
Policyholders' account balances(6)(1,155,274)(78,321)(265,807)(1,746,371)(3,245,773)5,476 
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Year Ended December 31, 2021
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Other income (loss)Included in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netOther income (loss)Included in other comprehensive income (loss)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$(832)$$(6,318)$388 $(1,778)$$(5,346)
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading46 46 
Equity securities709 709 
Other invested assets
Short-term investments181 
Cash equivalents147 
Other assets1,258 359 
Reinsurance recoverables(12,937,591)(545,001)
Receivables from parent and affiliates
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits5,281,553 4,647,753 
Policyholders' account balances(78,321)5,476 
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Year Ended December 31, 2020
Fair Value, beginning of periodTotal realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsOther(2)Transfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value, end of periodUnrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
U.S. government$38,671 $$16,329 $$$$$$$55,000 $
Foreign government163 163 (1)
Corporate securities(4)50,083 14,715 11,121 (3,680)(7,850)(1,914)114,695 (2,394)174,776 14,679 
Structured securities(5)2,001 (483)7,444 (6)(1,255)(5,636)2,065 (489)
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading668 87 755 87 
Equity securities9,898 2,821 (4,830)7,889 1,211 
Other invested assets(4)(4)
Short-term investments
Cash equivalents
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables8,539,671 3,604,075 1,095,793 13,239,539 3,889,923 
Receivables from parent and affiliates3,135 23 (3,158)
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(8,529,566)(3,610,281)(1,087,967)(13,227,814)(3,896,128)
Policyholders' account balances(6)(962,351)(30,199)(162,724)(1,155,274)3,853 
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Year Ended December 31, 2020
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Other income (loss)Included in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netOther income (loss)Included in other comprehensive income (loss)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$(5,019)$$19,106 $145 $(4,773)$$18,962 
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading87 87 
Equity securities2,821 1,211 
Other invested assets(4)(4)
Short-term investments
Cash equivalents
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables3,604,075 3,889,923 
Receivables from parent and affiliates23 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(3,610,281)(3,896,128)
Policyholders' account balances(30,199)3,853 
The following tables summarize the portion of changes in fair values of Level 3 assets and liabilities included in earnings and OCI for the year ended December 31, 2019, as well as the portion of gains or losses included in income attributable to unrealized gains or losses related to those assets and liabilities still held as of December 31, 2019.
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3)
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)Other income (loss)Included in other comprehensive income (loss)Net investment incomeRealized investment gains (losses), netOther income (loss)
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale$(8,198)$$3,615 $680 $(8,467)$
Other assets:
Fixed maturities, trading(83)(83)
Equity securities1,668 1,534 
Other invested assets
Short-term investments
Cash equivalents
Other assets
Reinsurance recoverables1,936,363 2,142,421 
Receivables from parent and affiliates190 
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits(1,945,323)(2,151,380)
Policyholders' account balances(765,917)(759,661)
(1)Realized investment gains (losses) on future policy benefits and reinsurance recoverables primarily represent the change in the fair value of the Company's living benefit guarantees on certain of its variable annuity contracts. Refer to Note 1 for impacts to Realized investments gains (losses), net related to the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture and the Affiliated Reinsurance Agreement.
(2)For current year "Other" represents noncash transfers related to the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture and the Affiliated Reinsurance Agreement. Refer to Note 1 for additional information.
(3)Unrealized gains or losses related to assets still held at the end of the period do not include amortization or accretion of premiums and discounts.
(4)Includes U.S. corporate public, U.S. corporate private, foreign corporate public and foreign corporate private securities.
(5)Includes asset-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and residential mortgage-backed securities.
(6)Issuances and settlements for Policyholders' account balances are presented net in the rollforward.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The table below presents the carrying amount and fair value by fair value hierarchy level of certain financial instruments that are not reported at fair value. The financial instruments presented below are reported at carrying value on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. In some cases, as described below, the carrying amount equals or approximates fair value.
 December 31, 2021
Fair ValueCarrying
Amount(1)
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalTotal
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Commercial mortgage and other loans$$$2,883,710 $2,883,710 $2,832,560 
Policy loans1,327,485 1,327,485 1,327,485 
Short-term investments37,000 37,000 37,000 
Cash and cash equivalents297,299 185,000 482,299 482,299 
Accrued investment income160,027 160,027 160,027 
Reinsurance recoverables29,931 29,931 28,883 
Receivables from parent and affiliates116,086 116,086 116,086 
Other assets134,598 434,383 568,981 568,981 
Total assets$334,299 $595,711 $4,675,509 $5,605,519 $5,553,321 
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances - investment contracts$$1,356,850 $2,590,487 $3,947,337 $3,941,822 
Cash collateral for loaned securities3,004 3,004 3,004 
Long-term debt to affiliates319,225 319,225 320,362 
Payables to parent and affiliates31,775 31,775 31,775 
Other liabilities864,788 34,091 898,879 898,879 
Total liabilities$$2,575,642 $2,624,578 $5,200,220 $5,195,842 
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 December 31, 2020
  
Fair ValueCarrying
Amount(1)
 Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalTotal
 (in thousands)
Assets:
Commercial mortgage and other loans$$$1,359,422 $1,359,422 $1,288,846 
Policy loans1,323,681 1,323,681 1,323,681 
Short Term investments
Cash and cash equivalents29,653 29,653 29,653 
Accrued investment income93,613 93,613 93,613 
Reinsurance recoverables227,993 227,993 217,637 
Receivables from parent and affiliates154,503 154,503 154,503 
Other assets27,120 27,120 27,120 
Total assets$29,653 $275,236 $2,911,096 $3,215,985 $3,135,053 
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances - investment contracts$$1,428,043 $286,533 $1,714,576 $1,704,220 
Cash collateral for loaned securities2,725 2,725 2,725 
Long-term Debt
Payables to parent and affiliates75,990 75,990 75,990 
Other liabilities415,889 415,889 415,889 
Total liabilities$$1,922,647 $286,533 $2,209,180 $2,198,824 

(1)Carrying values presented herein differ from those in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position because certain items within the respective financial statement captions are not considered financial instruments or out of scope under authoritative guidance relating to disclosures of the fair value of financial instruments.
The fair values presented above have been determined by using available market information and by applying market valuation methodologies, as described in more detail below.
Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans
The fair value of most commercial mortgage loans is based upon the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the appropriate U.S. Treasury rate or foreign government bond rate (for non-U.S. dollar-denominated loans) plus an appropriate credit spread for loans of similar quality, average life and currency. The quality ratings for these loans, a primary determinant of the credit spreads and a significant component of the pricing process, are based on an internally-developed methodology. Certain commercial mortgage loans are valued incorporating other factors, including the terms of the loans, the principal exit strategies for the loans, prevailing interest rates and credit risk.
Policy Loans
The Company's valuation technique for policy loans is to discount cash flows at the current policy loan coupon rate. Policy loans are fully collateralized by the cash surrender value of underlying insurance policies. As a result, the carrying value of the policy loans approximates the fair value.
Short-Term Investments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accrued Investment Income, Receivables from Parent and Affiliates
The Company believes that due to the short-term nature of certain assets, the carrying value approximates fair value. These assets include: certain short-term investments which are not securities, are recorded at amortized cost; cash and cash equivalent instruments, accrued investment income.
Reinsurance Recoverables
Reinsurance recoverables include corresponding receivables associated with reinsurance arrangements between the Company and related parties. See Note 9 for additional information about the Company's reinsurance arrangements.
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Other Assets
Other assets primarily consists of deposit assets related to the reinsurance agreements with Pruco Life and a third party reinsurer, which uses deposit accounting under U.S. GAAP. Also included are other assets that meet the definition of financial instruments, including receivables such as unsettled trades and accounts receivable.
Policyholders’ Account Balances - Investment Contracts
Only the portion of policyholders’ account balances related to products that are investment contracts (those without significant mortality or morbidity risk) are reflected in the table above. For fixed deferred annuities, payout annuities and other similar contracts without life contingencies, fair values are generally derived using discounted projected cash flows based on interest rates that are representative of the Company’s financial strength ratings, and hence reflect the Company’s own NPR. For those balances that can be withdrawn by the customer at any time without prior notice or penalty, the fair value is the amount estimated to be payable to the customer as of the reporting date, which is generally the carrying value.
Cash Collateral for Loaned Securities
Cash collateral for loaned securities represents the collateral received or paid in connection with loaning or borrowing securities. Due to the short-term nature of these transactions, the carrying value approximates fair value.
Debt
The fair value of short-term and long-term debt is generally determined by either prices obtained from independent pricing services, which are validated by the Company, or discounted cash flow models. These fair values consider the Company’s own NPR. Discounted cash flow models predominately use market observable inputs such as the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt and financial instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities. For debt with a maturity of less than 90 days, the carrying value approximates fair value.
Other Liabilities and Payables to Parent and Affiliates
Other liabilities includes the funds withheld liability for assets retained under the reinsurance agreement that corresponds to the deposit assets above in "Other Assets". Also included are unsettled trades, drafts, and escrow deposits. Payables to parent and affiliates is primarily related to accrued expense payables. Due to the short term until settlement of most of these liabilities, the Company believes that carrying value approximates fair value.
6. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
The balances of and changes in DAC as of and for the years ended December 31, are as follows: 
202120202019
 (in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$2,433,936 $1,855,698 $1,613,922 
Capitalization of commissions, sales and issue expenses1,057,030 758,469 451,773 
Amortization-Impact of assumption and experience unlocking and true-ups40,482 (27,844)(34,619)
Amortization-All other(382,600)(112,718)(78,699)
Change due to unrealized investment gains and losses(81,031)(39,861)(37,337)
Other (1)(2)(3)3,763,155 192 (59,342)
Balance, end of year$6,830,972 $2,433,936 $1,855,698 
(1) 2021 includes the impact of the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture as well as the assuming of DAC upon Affiliated Reinsurance Agreement with PALAC. See Note 1 and Note 9 for additional information.
(2) 2020 represents the impact of the January 1, 2020 adoption of ASU 2016-13.
(3) 2019 represents ceded DAC upon reinsurance agreement with Prudential Arizona Reinsurance Term Company and Prudential Arizona Reinsurance Captive Company in 2019. See Note 9 for additional information.

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7. POLICYHOLDERS’ LIABILITIES
Future Policy Benefits
Future policy benefits at December 31 for the years indicated are as follows:
20212020
(in thousands)
Life insurance – domestic$18,095,368 $17,167,209 
Life insurance – Taiwan1,642,747 
Individual annuities and supplementary contracts740,941 810,989 
Other contract liabilities9,090,720 13,268,236 
Total future policy benefits$27,927,029 $32,889,181 


Life insurance liabilities include reserves for death benefits. Individual annuities and supplementary contract liabilities include reserves for life contingent immediate annuities and guaranteed minimum death benefits. Other contract liabilities include liabilities for variable annuity living benefit guarantees and certain other reserves for annuities and individual life products.
Future policy benefits for individual non-participating traditional life insurance policies are generally equal to the present value of future benefit payments and related expenses, less the present value of future net premiums. Assumptions as to mortality and persistency are based on the Company’s experience, industry data, and/or other factors, when the basis of the reserve is established. Interest rates used in the determination of the present values range from 1.7% to 7.8%.
Future policy benefits for individual annuities and supplementary contracts with life contingencies are generally equal to the present value of expected future payments. Assumptions as to mortality are based on the Company’s experience, industry data, and/or other factors, when the basis of the reserve is established. The interest rates used in the determination of the present values range from 1.7% to 14.8%; less than 0.3% of the reserves based on an interest rate in excess of 8%.
The Company’s liability for future policy benefits are primarily liabilities for guaranteed benefits related to certain long-duration life and annuity contracts. Liabilities for guaranteed benefits with embedded derivative features are primarily in "Other contract liabilities" in the table above. The interest rates used in the determination of the present values range from 0.6% to 2.9%. The remaining liabilities for guaranteed benefits are primarily reflected with the underlying contract. See Note 8 for additional information regarding liabilities for guaranteed benefits related to certain long-duration life and annuity contracts.
Policyholders’ Account Balances
Policyholders’ account balances at December 31 for the years indicated are as follows: 
20212020
(in thousands)
Interest-sensitive life contracts$19,729,444 $18,638,033 
Individual annuities(1)14,150,233 3,637,196 
Guaranteed interest accounts125,249 154,284 
Other1,356,869 1,428,061 
Total policyholders’ account balances$35,361,795 $23,857,574 
(1) 2021 amount includes assumed business from PALAC.

Policyholders’ account balances represent an accumulation of account deposits plus credited interest less withdrawals, expenses and mortality charges, if applicable. These policyholders’ account balances also include provisions for benefits under non-life contingent payout annuities and certain unearned revenues. Policyholders' account balances also include amounts representing the fair value of embedded derivative instruments associated with the index-linked features of certain universal life and annuity products. See Note 5 for additional information on the fair value of these embedded derivative instruments. Interest crediting rates for interest-sensitive life contracts range from 0.8% to 4.6%. Interest crediting rates for individual annuities range from 0.0% to 6.3%. Interest crediting rates for guaranteed interest accounts range from 1.0% to 10.0%. Interest crediting rates for other range from 0.5% to 5.4%.
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8. CERTAIN LONG-DURATION CONTRACTS WITH GUARANTEES
The Company issues variable annuity contracts through its separate accounts for which investment income and investment gains and losses accrue directly to, and investment risk is borne by, the contractholder. The Company also issued variable annuity contracts with general and separate account options where the Company contractually guarantees to the contractholder a return of no less than total deposits made to the contract adjusted for any partial withdrawals (“return of net deposits”). In certain of these variable annuity contracts, the Company also contractually guarantees to the contractholder a return of no less than (1) total deposits made to the contract adjusted for any partial withdrawals plus a minimum return (“minimum return”), and/or (2) the highest contract value on a specified date adjusted for any withdrawals (“contract value”). These guarantees include benefits that are payable in the event of death, annuitization or at specified dates during the accumulation period and withdrawal and income benefits payable during specified periods. The Company also issued annuity contracts with market value adjusted investment options (“MVAs”), which provide for a return of principal plus a fixed rate of return if held to maturity, or, alternatively, a “market adjusted value” if surrendered prior to maturity or if funds are reallocated to other investment options. The market value adjustment may result in a gain or loss to the Company, depending on crediting rates or an indexed rate at surrender, as applicable. The Company also issues fixed deferred and fixed indexed annuity contracts without MVA that have a guaranteed credited rate, annuity benefit and withdrawal benefit. The Company also issues indexed variable annuity contracts for which the return, when the account value is allocated to the index strategies, is tied to the return of specific indices subject to applicable contractual minimums and maximums and also varying levels of downside protection. The contract also guarantees to the contractholder a return of no less than total deposits made to the contract adjusted for any partial withdrawals upon death. In certain of these indexed variable annuity contracts, the Company also contractually guarantees to the contractholder withdrawal benefits payable during specific periods.
In addition, the Company issues certain variable life, variable universal life and universal life contracts where the Company contractually guarantees to the contractholder a death benefit even when there is insufficient value to cover monthly mortality and expense charges, whereas otherwise the contract would typically lapse (“no-lapse guarantee”). Variable life and variable universal life contracts are offered with general and separate account options.
The assets supporting the variable portion of all variable annuities are carried at fair value and reported as “Separate account assets” with an equivalent amount reported as “Separate account liabilities.” Amounts assessed against the contractholders for mortality, administration, and other services are included within revenue in “Policy charges and fee income” and changes in liabilities for minimum guarantees are generally included in “Policyholders’ benefits” or “Realized investment gains (losses), net.”
For those guarantees of benefits that are payable in the event of death, the net amount at risk is generally defined as the current guaranteed minimum death benefit in excess of the current account balance at the balance sheet date. The Company’s primary risk exposures for these contracts relates to actual deviations from, or changes to, the assumptions used in the original pricing of these products, including fixed income and equity market returns, contract lapses and contractholder mortality.
For guarantees of benefits that are payable at annuitization, the net amount at risk is generally defined as the present value of the minimum guaranteed annuity payments available to the contractholder determined in accordance with the terms of the contract in excess of the current account balance. The Company’s primary risk exposures for these contracts relates to actual deviations from, or changes to, the assumptions used in the original pricing of these products, including fixed income and equity market returns, timing of annuitization, contract lapses and contractholder mortality.
For guarantees of benefits that are payable at withdrawal, the net amount at risk is generally defined as the present value of the minimum guaranteed withdrawal payments available to the contractholder determined in accordance with the terms of the contract in excess of the current account balance. For guarantees of accumulation balances, the net amount at risk is generally defined as the guaranteed minimum accumulation balance minus the current account balance. The Company’s primary risk exposures for these contracts relates to actual deviations from, or changes to, the assumptions used in the original pricing of these products, including equity market returns, interest rates, market volatility and contractholder behavior.
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The Company’s contracts with guarantees may offer more than one type of guarantee in each contract; therefore, the amounts listed may not be mutually exclusive. The liabilities related to the net amount at risk are reflected within “Future policy benefits”. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had the following guarantees associated with these contracts, by product and guarantee type: 
 December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
In the Event of
Death(1)
At Annuitization/
Accumulation(1)(2)
In the Event of
Death(1)
At Annuitization/
Accumulation(1)(2)
(in thousands)
Annuity Contracts
Return of net deposits
Account value$103,862,788 N/A$104,700,706 N/A
Net amount at risk$27,872 N/A$18,336 N/A
Average attained age of contractholders69 yearsN/A68 yearsN/A
Minimum return or contract value
Account value$19,634,387 $113,689,139 $19,949,435 $114,832,594 
Net amount at risk$1,124,519 $1,653,394 $1,272,073 $2,042,199 
Average attained age of contractholders72 years69 years71 years68 years
Average period remaining until earliest expected annuitizationN/A0 yearsN/A0 years
(1)Balances are gross of reinsurance.
(2)Includes income and withdrawal benefits.
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
In the Event of Death(1)(2)
 (in thousands)
Variable Life, Variable Universal Life and Universal Life Contracts
Separate account value$4,473,502 $4,087,733 
General account value$10,558,009 $9,920,732 
Net amount at risk$149,872,088 $146,158,176 
Average attained age of contractholders 58 years 56 years
(1)Balances are gross of reinsurance.
(2)Excludes assumed reinsurance of GUL business from Prudential Insurance in connection with the acquisition of The Hartford Life Business that is retroceded 100% to PAR U.
Account balances of variable annuity contracts with guarantees were invested in separate account investment options as follows: 
December 31, 2021(1)December 31, 2020(1)
(in thousands)
Equity funds$69,299,203 $68,436,773 
Bond funds47,895,089 51,126,536 
Money market funds3,016,761 1,578,516 
Total$120,211,053 $121,141,825 
(1)Balances are gross of reinsurance.
In addition to the amounts invested in separate account investment options above, $3.3 billion at December 31, 2021 and $3.5 billion at December 31, 2020 of account balances of variable annuity contracts with guarantees, inclusive of contracts with MVA features, were invested in general account investment options. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 there were no transfers of assets, other than cash, from the general account to any separate account, and accordingly no gains or losses recorded.
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Liabilities for Guarantee Benefits
The table below summarizes the changes in general account liabilities for guarantees. The liabilities for GMDB and guaranteed minimum income benefits (“GMIB”) are included in “Future policy benefits” and the related changes in the liabilities are included in “Policyholders' benefits”. GMAB, GMWB and GMIWB are accounted for as embedded derivatives and are recorded at fair value within “Future policy benefits”. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives, including changes in the Company’s own risk of non-performance, along with any fees attributed or payments made relating to the derivative, are recorded in “Realized investment gains (losses), net.” See Note 5 for additional information regarding the methodology used in determining the fair value of these embedded derivatives. The Company maintains a portfolio of derivative investments that serve as a partial hedge of the risks associated with these products, for which the changes in fair value are also recorded in "Realized investment gains (losses), net." This portfolio of derivative investments does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP. Additionally, the Company externally reinsures the guaranteed benefit features associated with certain contracts. See Note 9 for further information regarding the external reinsurance arrangement.
 GMDBGMIBGMWB/GMIWB/
GMAB
Total
 Variable AnnuityVariable Life, Variable Universal Life & Universal LifeVariable Annuity
(in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018$411,568 $5,231,854 $16,810 $5,588,839 $11,249,071 
Incurred guarantee benefits(1)52,717 1,473,762 2,266 2,940,727 4,469,472 
Paid guarantee benefits(25,992)(110,642)(2,209)(138,843)
Change in unrealized investment gains and losses22,208 805,259 240 827,707 
Balance at December 31, 2019460,501 7,400,233 17,107 8,529,566 16,407,407 
Incurred guarantee benefits(1)114,878 1,368,759 3,490 4,698,248 6,185,375 
Paid guarantee benefits(37,804)(126,148)(1,667)(165,619)
Change in unrealized investment gains and losses31,488 720,741 318 752,547 
Balance at December 31, 2020569,063 9,363,585 19,248 13,227,814 23,179,710 
Incurred guarantee benefits(1)(10,596)1,089,139 (3,650)(4,179,858)(3,104,965)
Paid guarantee benefits(24,394)(189,453)(213,847)
Change in unrealized investment gains and losses(46,542)(326,128)(484)(373,154)
Balance at December 31, 2021$487,531 $9,937,143 $15,114 $9,047,956 $19,487,744 
(1)Incurred guarantee benefits include the portion of assessments established as additions to reserves as well as changes in estimates affecting the reserves. Also includes changes in the fair value of features considered to be derivatives.

The GMDB, which includes the liability for no-lapse guarantees, and GMIB liability are established when associated assessments (which include all policy charges including charges for administration, mortality, expense, surrender, and other, regardless of how characterized) are recognized. This liability is established using current best estimate assumptions and is based on the ratio of the present value of total expected excess payments (e.g., payments in excess of account value) over the life of the contract divided by the present value of total expected assessments (i.e., benefit ratio). The liability equals the current benefit ratio multiplied by cumulative assessments recognized to date, plus interest, less cumulative excess payments to date. Similar to as described above for DAC, the reserves are subject to adjustments based on annual reviews of assumptions and quarterly adjustments for experience, including market performance. These adjustments reflect the impact on the benefit ratio of using actual historical experience from the issuance date to the balance sheet date plus updated estimates of future experience. The updated benefit ratio is then applied to all prior periods’ assessments to derive an adjustment to the reserve recognized through a benefit or charge to current period earnings.
The GMAB features provide the contractholder with a guaranteed return of initial account value or an enhanced value if applicable. The most significant of the Company’s GMAB features are the guaranteed return option features, which includes an automatic rebalancing element that reduces the Company’s exposure to these guarantees. The GMAB liability is calculated as the present value of future expected payments in excess of the account balance less the present value of future expected rider fees attributable to the embedded derivative feature.
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The GMWB features provide the contractholder with access to a guaranteed remaining balance if the account value is reduced to zero through a combination of market declines and withdrawals. The guaranteed remaining balance is generally equal to the protected value under the contract, which is initially established as the greater of the account value or cumulative deposits when withdrawals commence, less cumulative withdrawals. The contractholder also has the option, after a specified time period, to reset the guaranteed remaining balance to the then-current account value, if greater. The contractholder accesses the guaranteed remaining balance through payments over time, subject to maximum annual limits. The GMWB liability is calculated as the present value of future expected payments to customers less the present value of future expected rider fees attributable to the embedded derivative feature.
The GMIWB features, taken collectively, provide a contractholder two optional methods to receive guaranteed minimum payments over time, a “withdrawal” option or an “income” option. The withdrawal option (which was available under only one of the GMIWBs and is no longer offered) guarantees that a contractholder can withdraw an amount each year until the cumulative withdrawals reach a total guaranteed balance. The income option (which varies among the Company’s GMIWBs), in general, guarantees the contractholder the ability to withdraw an amount each year for life (or for joint lives, in the case of any spousal version of the benefit) where such amount is equal to a percentage of a protected value under the benefit. The contractholder also has the potential to increase this annual amount, based on certain subsequent increases in account value that may occur. The GMIWB can be elected by the contractholder upon issuance of an appropriate deferred variable annuity contract or at any time following contract issue prior to annuitization. Certain GMIWB features include an automatic rebalancing element that reduces the Company’s exposure to these guarantees. The GMIWB liability is calculated as the present value of future expected payments to customers less the present value of future expected rider fees attributable to the embedded derivative feature.
Sales Inducements
The Company defers sales inducements and amortizes them over the anticipated life of the policy using the same methodology and assumptions used to amortize DAC. DSI is included in “Deferred sales inducements”. The Company has offered various types of sales inducements, including: (1) a bonus whereby the policyholder’s initial account balance is increased by an amount equal to a specified percentage of the customer’s initial deposit and (2) additional credits after a certain number of years a contract is held. Changes in DSI, reported as “Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances”, are as follows:

 Sales Inducements
(in thousands)    
Balance at December 31, 2020$
Capitalization167 
Amortization - Impact of assumption and experience unlocking and true-ups16,286 
Amortization - All other(37,737)
Change in unrealized investment gains and losses7,669 
Other (1)388,264 
Balance at December 31, 2021$374,649 
(1) Represents the impact of the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture.
There were no deferred sales inducements balances at December 31, 2020 because they were fully ceded.
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9. REINSURANCE
The Company participates in reinsurance with its affiliates Prudential Arizona Reinsurance Captive Company (“PARCC”), Prudential Arizona Reinsurance Term Company (“PAR Term”), Prudential Arizona Reinsurance Universal Company (“PAR U”), Prudential Universal Reinsurance Company ("PURC"), Prudential Term Reinsurance Company (“Term Re”), PALAC, Gibraltar Universal Life Reinsurance Company ("GUL Re"), Dryden Arizona Reinsurance Term Company (“DART”), Lotus Reinsurance Company Ltd. ("Lotus Re") and Prudential Life Insurance Company of Taiwan Inc. ("Prudential of Taiwan"), a subsidiary of Prudential Financial that was sold to a third-party on June 30, 2021, as discussed below. As of July 1, 2021, the Company recaptured the risks related to its business that had been previously reinsured to PALAC as a result of the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture, which is discussed below and in Note 1. The Company also participates in reinsurance with its parent company Prudential Insurance, as well as third parties. The reinsurance agreements provide risk diversification and additional capacity for future growth, limit the maximum net loss potential, manage statutory capital, and facilitate the Company's capital market hedging program. Life reinsurance is accomplished through various plans of reinsurance, primarily yearly renewable term and coinsurance. Reinsurance ceded arrangements do not discharge the Company as the primary insurer. Ceded balances would represent a liability of the Company in the event the reinsurers were unable to meet their obligations to the Company under the terms of the reinsurance agreements. The Company believes a material reinsurance liability resulting from such inability of reinsurers to meet their obligations is unlikely.

Reserves related to reinsured long-duration contracts are accounted for using assumptions consistent with those used to account for the underlying contracts. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers for long-duration reinsurance arrangements are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liabilities and policy benefits associated with the reinsured policies. Reinsurance policy charges and fee income ceded for universal life and variable annuity products are accounted for as a reduction of policy charges and fee income. Reinsurance premiums ceded for term insurance products are accounted for as a reduction of premiums.

Realized investment gains and losses include the impact of reinsurance agreements, particularly reinsurance agreements involving living benefit guarantees. The Company has entered into reinsurance agreements to transfer the risk related to the living benefit guarantees on variable annuities to PALAC which was recaptured as part of the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture, and the PLNJ business which was reinsured to Prudential Insurance. These reinsurance agreements are derivatives and have been accounted for in the same manner as embedded derivatives and the changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized through “Realized investment gains (losses), net”. See Note 4 for additional information related to the accounting for embedded derivatives.

Reinsurance amounts included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31, were as follows:
20212020
 (in thousands)
Reinsurance recoverables$38,598,767 $48,367,096 
Policy loans(156,749)(153,869)
Deferred policy acquisition costs(2,575,232)(6,574,020)
Deferred sales inducements(37,905)(445,493)
Other assets(1)353,669 233,364 
Policyholders’ account balances12,005,839 4,773,439 
Future policy benefits(2)5,286,252 5,069,353 
Other liabilities(3)1,224,399 1,099,318 
(1)Includes $0.0 million of unaffiliated activity as of both December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(2)Includes $0.0 million of unaffiliated activity as of both December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(3)Includes $49.2 million and $42.6 million of unaffiliated activity as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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Reinsurance recoverables by counterparty are broken out below:
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 (in thousands)
PAR U$13,523,832 $13,352,845 
PALAC 7,198,504 15,941,123 
PURC5,830,441 5,368,831 
PARCC2,371,491 2,572,428 
GUL Re2,710,926 2,573,609 
PAR Term1,972,339 1,913,265 
Prudential Insurance2,082,551 2,421,226 
Prudential of Taiwan1,649,998 
Term Re1,953,063 1,766,978 
DART644,101 502,770 
Lotus Re32,039 
Unaffiliated279,480 304,023 
Total reinsurance recoverables$38,598,767 $48,367,096 
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Reinsurance amounts, included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
202120202019
 (in thousands)
Premiums:
Direct$1,909,878 $1,923,708 $1,882,584 
Assumed(1)162 184 206 
Ceded(2)(1,706,364)(1,831,716)(1,854,246)
Net premiums203,676 92,176 28,544 
Policy charges and fee income:
Direct3,647,883 3,491,735 3,725,113 
Assumed582,003 587,466 519,265 
Ceded(3)(2,700,129)(3,454,881)(3,700,222)
Net policy charges and fee income1,529,757 624,320 544,156 
Net investment income:
Direct555,404 372,822 398,762 
Assumed1,049 1,579 1,631 
Ceded(6,218)(7,051)(6,596)
Net investment income550,235 367,350 393,797 
Asset administration fees:
Direct403,359 360,438 355,118 
Assumed
Ceded(201,182)(341,300)(339,062)
Net asset administration fees202,177 19,138 16,056 
Other income:
Direct227,035 78,445 83,891 
Assumed(4)(66)(1)(293)
Ceded35,790 165 (59)
Amortization of reinsurance income 4,449 4,647 21 
Net other income267,208 83,256 83,560 
Realized investment gains (losses), net:
Direct7,656,388 (3,593,799)(1,912,241)
Assumed18,171 
Ceded(5)(12,969,965)3,530,823 1,795,492 
Realized investment gains (losses), net(5,295,406)(62,976)(116,749)
Policyholders’ benefits (including change in reserves):
Direct3,611,402 3,584,011 3,352,159 
Assumed(6)849,599 1,055,277 885,542 
Ceded(7)(3,805,091)(4,341,139)(4,084,627)
Net policyholders’ benefits (including change in reserves)655,910 298,149 153,074 
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances:
Direct563,821 536,886 470,551 
Assumed138,202 136,153 135,355 
Ceded(816,608)(439,664)(418,677)
Net interest credited to policyholders’ account balances(114,585)233,375 187,229 
Reinsurance expense allowances and general and administrative expenses, net of capitalization and amortization(2,265,350)(1,589,113)(1,772,111)
(1)Includes $0.2 million of unaffiliated activity for the year ended December 31, 2021 and $0.2 million for both years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
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(2)Includes $(19.8) million, $(10.5) million and $(0.6) million of unaffiliated activity for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(3)Includes $(65) million, $(54) million and $(34) million of unaffiliated activity for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(4)Includes $0.0 million, $0.0 million and $(0.3) million of unaffiliated activity for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(5)Includes $(48) million, $73 million and $44 million of unaffiliated activity for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(6)Includes $0.4 million, $0.9 million and $1.9 million of unaffiliated activity for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(7)Includes $(201) million, $(70) million and $(30) million of unaffiliated activity for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The gross and net amounts of life insurance face amount in force as of December 31, were as follows:
202120202019
 (in thousands)
Direct gross life insurance face amount in force$1,079,382,740 $1,045,775,819 $993,850,732 
Assumed gross life insurance face amount in force37,822,851 38,818,752 39,877,183 
Reinsurance ceded(992,635,327)(986,701,914)(963,444,461)
Net life insurance face amount in force$124,570,264 $97,892,657 $70,283,454 

Information regarding significant affiliated reinsurance agreements is described below.
PAR U
Pruco Life reinsures an amount equal to 70% of all the risks associated with Universal Protector policies having no-lapse guarantees as well as certain of its universal policies, with effective dates prior to January 1, 2011.
Effective July 1, 2012, PLNJ reinsures an amount equal to 95% of all the risks associated with Universal Protector policies having no-lapse guarantees as well as certain of its universal policies, with effective dates through December 31, 2019, excluding those policies that are subject to principle-based reserving.
On January 2, 2013, Pruco Life began to assume Guaranteed Universal Life ("GUL") business from Prudential Insurance in connection with the acquisition of The Hartford Life Business. The GUL business assumed from Prudential Insurance was subsequently retroceded to PAR U.
PALAC
Effective April 1, 2016, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement to reinsure its variable annuity base contracts, along with the living benefit guarantees to PALAC, excluding the PLNJ business, which was reinsured to Prudential Insurance. This reinsurance agreement covers new and in-force business and excludes business reinsured externally. As of December 31, 2020, the Company discontinued the sales of traditional variable annuities with guaranteed living benefit riders. This discontinuation had no impact on the reinsurance agreement between PALAC, Prudential Insurance, and the Company.
Effective July 1, 2021, the Company recaptured the risks related to its business, as discussed above, that had previously been reinsured to PALAC from April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021. The recapture does not impact PLNJ, which will continue to reinsure its new and in force business to Prudential Insurance. The product risks related to the previously reinsured business that were being managed in PALAC, were transferred to the Company. In addition, the living benefit hedging program related to the previously reinsured living benefit riders are being managed within the Company. See Note 1 for additional information.
Effective December 1, 2021, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with PALAC under which the Company assumed all of its variable indexed annuities. The reinsurance of the variable indexed annuities transfers all significant risks, including mortality risk, embedded in the reinsured contracts. As a result of the agreement, Reinsurance recoverables includes the assumed modified coinsurance arrangement, which reflects the value of the invested assets retained by PALAC and the associated asset returns.
PURC
Pruco Life reinsures an amount equal to 70% of all the risks associated with its Universal Protector policies having no-lapse guarantees as well as certain of its universal policies, with effective dates from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013 with PURC and 95% of all the risks associated with Universal Protector policies having no-lapse guarantees, as well as certain of its universal policies, with effective dates from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016.
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PARCC
Prior to July 1, 2019, the Company reinsured 90% of the risks under its term life insurance policies, with effective dates prior to January 1, 2010 through an automatic coinsurance agreement with PARCC. Effective July 1, 2019, the Company amended the coinsurance agreement to increase the percentage from 90% to 100% of the policy risk amount reinsured, which resulted in an initial transfer of $476 million in premiums and $409 million in expenses ceded with the difference being deferred and subsequently amortized through income.
GUL Re
Effective January 1, 2017, Pruco Life entered into an automatic coinsurance agreement with GUL Re to reinsure an amount equal to 95% of all the risks associated with Universal Protector policies having no-lapse guarantees, as well as certain of its universal policies, with effective dates on or after January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019, excluding those policies that are subject to principle-based reserving.
Effective July 1, 2017, Pruco Life amended this agreement to include 30% of Universal Protector policies having no-lapse guarantees as well as certain of its universal policies with effective dates prior to January 1, 2014.
PAR Term
Prior to July 1, 2019, the Company reinsures 95% of the risks under its term life insurance policies with effective dates January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013, through an automatic coinsurance agreement with PAR Term. Effective July 1, 2019, the Company amended the coinsurance agreement to increase the percentage from 95% to 100% of the policy risk amount reinsured, which resulted in an initial transfer of $150 million in premiums and $115 million in expenses ceded with the difference being deferred and subsequently amortized through income.
Prudential of Taiwan
On January 31, 2001, Pruco Life transferred all of its assets and liabilities associated with its Taiwanese branch, including its Taiwanese insurance book of business, to Prudential of Taiwan. The mechanism used to transfer this block of business in Taiwan is referred to as a “full acquisition and assumption” transaction. Under this mechanism, Pruco Life is jointly liable with Prudential of Taiwan for two years from the giving of notice to all obligees for all matured obligations and for two years after the maturity date of not-yet-matured obligations. Prudential of Taiwan is also contractually liable, under indemnification provisions of the transaction, for any liabilities that may be asserted against Pruco Life.
The transfer of the insurance related assets and liabilities was accounted for as a long-duration coinsurance transaction under U.S. GAAP. Under this accounting treatment, the insurance related liabilities remain on the books of Pruco Life and an offsetting reinsurance recoverable is established. These assets and liabilities are denominated in U.S. dollars.
On August 11, 2020, Prudential International Insurance Holdings, Ltd. (“PIIH”), a subsidiary of Prudential Financial, entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Taishin Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Buyer”) pursuant to which PIIH has agreed to sell to the Buyer all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Prudential of Taiwan. The Share Purchase Agreement contains customary warranties and covenants of PIIH and the Buyer. On June 30, 2021, PIIH completed the sale of Prudential of Taiwan to the Buyer. This resulted in the removal of the insurance related liabilities and offsetting reinsurance recoverables previously on the books of Pruco Life. The Buyer provided Pruco Life a backstop indemnification and Pruco Life provided a guarantee to stand ready to perform in the event of default by both Prudential of Taiwan and the Buyer. Refer to Note 14 for details on the guarantee.
Term Re
The Company reinsures 95% of the risks under its term life insurance policies, with effective dates on or after January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2017, through an automatic coinsurance agreement with Term Re.
Prudential Insurance
The Company has a yearly renewable term reinsurance agreement with Prudential Insurance and reinsures the majority of all mortality risks not otherwise reinsured. Effective July 1, 2017, this agreement has been terminated for certain new business, primarily Universal Life insurance policies. As of January 1, 2020, the remaining portions of new business (specifically Term policies) ceased being reinsured by the Company to Prudential Insurance. Effective July 1, 2017, the Company reinsures a portion of the mortality risk directly to third-party reinsurers and retains all of the non-reinsured portion of the mortality risk. Effective July 1, 2019, this agreement has been recaptured for certain term life insurance policies which are now reinsured to PARCC and PAR Term as noted above.
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On January 2, 2013, Pruco Life began to assume GUL business from Prudential Insurance in connection with the acquisition of the Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. ("Hartford Financial"). The GUL business assumed from Prudential Insurance was subsequently retroceded to PAR U. In May 2018, Hartford Financial sold a group of operating subsidiaries, which includes two of Prudential Insurance's counterparties to these reinsurance arrangements. There was no impact to the terms, rights or obligations of Prudential Insurance, or operation of these reinsurance arrangements, as a result of this change in control of such counterparties. Similarly, there was no impact to the Company's reinsurance arrangements with respect to such GUL business as a result of this change in control. In January 2021, there was a definitive agreement announced to subsequently sell the two counterparties mentioned above. We anticipate there will be no impact to the terms, rights or obligations of the Company, or operation of these reinsurance arrangements, as a result of this change in control of such counterparties.
The Company has reinsured a group annuity contract with Prudential Insurance, in consideration for a single premium payment by the Company, providing reinsurance equal to 100% of all payments due under the contract.
Effective April 1, 2016, PLNJ entered into a reinsurance agreement to reinsure its variable annuity base contracts, along with the living benefit guarantees to Prudential Insurance. This reinsurance agreement covers new and in-force business.
DART
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company entered into an automatic coinsurance agreement with DART to reinsure an amount equal to 95% of the risks associated with its term life insurance policies with effective dates on or after January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, excluding those policies that are subject to principle-based reserving.
Lotus Re
Effective October 1, 2021, the Company entered into an automatic coinsurance agreement with Lotus Re to reinsure the risks associated with a portion of its Variable Life policies in the extended term policy status.
During the first quarter of 2022, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, the Company will enter into a reinsurance agreement to cede a closed block of Variable Life business to Lotus Re.
Information regarding significant third-party reinsurance arrangements is described below.
Union Hamilton
Between April 1, 2015 and December 31, 2016, the Company, excluding its subsidiary, reinsured approximately 50% of the new business related to “highest daily” living benefits rider guarantees on HDI v.3.0 product, available with Prudential Premier® Retirement Variable Annuity, to Union Hamilton. This reinsurance remains in force for the duration of the underlying annuity contracts. New sales of HDI v.3.0 subsequent to December 31, 2016 are not covered by this external reinsurance agreement. As of December 31, 2021, $3.3 billion of HDI v.3.0 account values are reinsured to Union Hamilton.
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10. INCOME TAXES
The following schedule discloses significant components of income tax expense (benefit) for each year presented:
Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
(in thousands)
Current tax expense (benefit):
U.S. federal$440,649 $(358,548)$56,371 
State and local5,002 
Total445,651 (358,548)56,371 
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
U.S. federal(1,137,090)228,300 (115,503)
Total(1,137,090)228,300 (115,503)
Total income tax expense (benefit) on income (loss) before equity in earnings of operating joint ventures(691,439)(130,248)(59,132)
Income tax expense (benefit) on equity in earnings of operating joint ventures(147)(518)(1,773)
Income tax expense (benefit) reported in equity related to:
Other comprehensive income (loss)(52,374)70,806 81,281 
Total income tax expense (benefit)$(743,960)$(59,960)$20,376 
Reconciliation of Expected Tax at Statutory Rates to Reported Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The differences between income taxes expected at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 21% applicable for 2021, 2020 and 2019, and the reported income tax expense (benefit) are summarized as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
(in thousands)
Expected federal income tax expense (benefit)$(609,393)$14,308 $33,345 
Non-taxable investment income(48,662)(46,836)(52,291)
Tax credits(36,806)(27,980)(40,602)
Changes in tax law(3,644)(70,121)
Other7,066 381 416 
Reported income tax expense (benefit)$(691,439)$(130,248)$(59,132)
Effective tax rate23.8 %(191.2)%(37.2)%
The effective tax rate is the ratio of “Income tax expense (benefit)” divided by “Income (loss) from operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint venture.” The Company’s effective tax rate for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 was 23.8%, (191.2)% and (37.2)%, respectively. The following is a description of items that had the most significant impact on the difference between the Company’s statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 21% applicable for 2021, 2020 and 2019, and the Company’s effective tax rate during the periods presented:
Non-Taxable Investment Income. The U.S. Dividends Received Deduction (“DRD”) reduces the amount of dividend income subject to U.S. tax and accounts for most of the non-taxable investment income shown in the table above. More specifically, the U.S. DRD constitutes $46 million of the total $49 million of 2021 non-taxable investment income, $45 million of the total $47 million of 2020 non-taxable investment income, and $50 million of the total $52 million of 2019 non-taxable investment income. The DRD for the current period was estimated using information from 2020, current year investment results, and current year’s equity market performance. The actual current year DRD can vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, changes in the amount of dividends received that are eligible for the DRD, changes in the amount of distributions received from fund investments, changes in the account balances of variable life and annuity contracts, and the Company’s taxable income before the DRD.
Tax credits. These amounts primarily represent tax credits relating to foreign taxes withheld on the Company’s separate account investments.
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Changes in Tax Law. The following is a notable change in tax law that impacted the Company’s effective tax rate for the periods presented:
The CARES Act. On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted into law. One provision of the CARES Act amends the Tax Act of 2017 and allows companies with net operating losses (“NOLs”) originating in 2020, 2019 or 2018 to carry back those losses for up to five years. For 2020, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $70 million from carrying the estimated 2020 NOL back to tax years that have a 35% tax rate.

Other. This line item represents insignificant reconciling items that are individually less than 5% of the computed expected federal income tax expense (benefit) and have therefore been aggregated for purposes of this reconciliation in accordance with relevant disclosure guidance.

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities
As of December 31,
20212020
 (in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Insurance reserves$2,391,739 $296,635 
Other2,894 
Deferred tax assets2,394,633 296,635 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred policy acquisition cost1,003,301 142,147 
Deferred sales inducements78,676 
Net unrealized gain on securities114,705 180,067 
Investments155,891 124,821 
Other4,032 
Deferred tax liabilities1,352,573 451,067 
Net deferred tax asset (liability)$1,042,060 $(154,432)
The application of U.S. GAAP requires the Company to evaluate the recoverability of deferred tax assets and establish a valuation allowance if necessary to reduce the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not expected to be realized. Considerable judgment is required in determining whether a valuation allowance is necessary, and if so, the amount of such valuation allowance. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, the Company considers many factors, including: (1) the nature of the deferred tax assets and liabilities; (2) whether they are ordinary or capital; (3) in which tax jurisdictions they were generated and the timing of their reversal; (4) taxable income in prior carryback years as well as projected taxable earnings exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards; (5) the length of time that carryovers can be utilized in the various taxing jurisdictions; (6) any unique tax rules that would impact the utilization of the deferred tax assets; and (7) any tax planning strategies that the Company would employ to avoid a tax benefit from expiring unused. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances, will be realized.
The Company had no valuation allowance as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. Adjustments to the valuation allowance will be made if there is a change in management’s assessment of the amount of deferred tax asset that is realizable.
The Company’s “Income (loss) from operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint venture” includes income from domestic operations of $(2,902) million, $68 million and $159 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Tax Audit and Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The Company’s liability for income taxes includes the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and interest that relate to tax years still subject to review by the IRS or other taxing authorities. The completion of review or the expiration of the Federal statute of limitations for a given audit period could result in an adjustment to the liability for income taxes.
The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019. The Company does not anticipate any significant changes within the next twelve months to its total unrecognized tax benefits related to tax years for which the statute of limitations has not expired.
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The Company classifies all interest and penalties related to tax uncertainties as income tax expense (benefit). The company did not recognize tax related interest and penalties.
At December 31, 2021, the Company remains subject to examination in the U.S. for tax years 2014 through 2021.
The Company participates in the IRS’s Compliance Assurance Program. Under this program, the IRS assigns an examination team to review completed transactions as they occur in order to reach agreement with the Company on how they should be reported in the relevant tax returns. If disagreements arise, accelerated resolution programs are available to resolve the disagreements in a timely manner.
11. EQUITY
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI represents the cumulative OCI items that are reported separate from net income and detailed on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Net unrealized investment gains (losses) are described in further detail in Note 2. The balance of and changes in each component of AOCI as of and for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 Foreign Currency
Translation
Adjustment
Net Unrealized
Investment Gains
(Losses)(1)
Total Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 (in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2018$(17,448)$(10,848)$(28,296)
Change in OCI before reclassifications9,572 435,919 445,491 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(54,472)(54,472)
Income tax benefit (expense)(41)(81,240)(81,281)
Balance, December 31, 2019(7,917)289,359 281,442 
Change in OCI before reclassifications599 327,819 328,418 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI7,074 7,074 
Income tax benefit (expense)(479)(70,327)(70,806)
Balance, December 31, 2020(7,797)553,925 546,128 
Change in OCI before reclassifications(3,891)(222,182)(226,073)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(24,994)(24,994)
Income tax benefit (expense)414 51,960 52,374 
Balance, December 31, 2021$(11,274)$358,709 $347,435 
(1)Includes cash flow hedges of $40 million, $(8) million, and $26 million as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
 (in thousands)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(1)(2):
Net unrealized investment gains (losses):
Cash flow hedges—Currency/Interest rate(3)$28,508 $162 $7,734 
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities(4)(3,514)(7,236)46,738 
Total net unrealized investment gains (losses)24,994 (7,074)54,472 
Total reclassifications for the period$24,994 $(7,074)$54,472 
(1)All amounts are shown before tax.
(2)Positive amounts indicate gains/benefits reclassified out of AOCI. Negative amounts indicate losses/costs reclassified out of AOCI.
(3)See Note 4 for additional information on cash flow hedges.
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(4)See table below for additional information on unrealized investment gains (losses), including the impact on DAC and other costs, future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other liabilities.
Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale fixed maturity securities and certain other invested assets and other assets are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as a component of AOCI. Changes in these amounts include reclassification adjustments to exclude from OCI those items that are included as part of “Net income” (loss) for a period that had been part of OCI in earlier periods. The amounts for the periods indicated below, split between amounts related to available-for-sale fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI had been previously recognized, an allowance for credit losses has been recorded, and all other net unrealized investment gains (losses), are as follows:

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Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturity Securities on which an OTTI Loss has been RecognizedNet Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments on Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturity Securities on which an allowance for credit losses has been recorded(1)Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on All Other Investments(3)DAC and
Other Costs(4)
Future Policy
Benefits, Policyholders' Account Balances and Other Liabilities(5)

Income Tax
Benefit (Expense)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Related to Net
Unrealized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
 (in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2018$(689)$$(16,632)$(65,895)$68,042 $4,326 $(10,848)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period2,112 494,861 (105,845)391,128 
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income210 (54,682)11,601 (42,871)
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income(2)(65)65 
Impact of net unrealized investment
(gains) losses
489,122 (550,176)13,004 (48,050)
Balance, December 31, 20191,568 423,612 423,227 (482,134)(76,914)289,359 
Reclassification due to implementation of ASU 2016-13 (6)(1,568)1,568 
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period616 416,479 (87,588)329,507 
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income7,074 (1,486)5,588 
Reclassification due to allowance for credit losses recorded during the period(616)616 
Impact of net unrealized investment
(gains) losses
776,821 (866,097)18,747 (70,529)
Balance, December 31, 2020849,349 1,200,048 (1,348,231)(147,241)553,925 
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period2,951 (240,917)50,016 (187,950)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income(8)(24,986)5,277 (19,717)
Reclassification due to allowance for credit losses recorded during the period742 (742)
Impact of net unrealized investment
(gains) losses
(216,963)232,747 (3,333)12,451 
Balance, December 31, 2021$$3,685 $582,704 $983,085 $(1,115,484)$(95,281)$358,709 
(1)Allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale fixed maturity securities effective January 1, 2020.
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(2)Represents "transfers out" related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings for securities with no prior OTTI loss.
(3)Includes cash flow hedges. See Note 4 for information on cash flow hedges.
(4)"Other costs" primarily includes reinsurance recoverables and deferred reinsurance losses.
(5)"Other liabilities" primarily includes reinsurance payables.
(6)Represents net unrealized gains (losses) for which an OTTI had been previously recognized.

12. STATUTORY NET INCOME AND SURPLUS AND DIVIDEND RESTRICTIONS
The Company is required to prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Arizona Department of Insurance ("AZDOI"). It's subsidiary PLNJ is required to prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the New Jersey Department of Insurance and Banking. Statutory accounting practices primarily differ from U.S. GAAP by charging policy acquisition costs to expense as incurred, establishing future policy benefit liabilities using different actuarial assumptions and valuing investments, deferred taxes, and certain assets on a different basis.
Statutory net income (loss) for the Company, including its subsidiary PLNJ, amounted to $833 million, $(671) million and $262 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Statutory surplus of the Company, including its subsidiary PLNJ, amounted to $5,955 million and $1,461 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Prior year amounts have been updated to conform to finalized statutory filings where applicable.
The Company does not utilize prescribed or permitted practices that vary materially from the statutory accounting practices prescribed by the NAIC.
The Company is subject to Arizona law, which limits the amount of dividends that insurance companies can pay to stockholders without approval of the AZDOI. The maximum dividend, which may be paid in any twelve-month period without notification or approval, is limited to the lesser of 10% of statutory surplus as of December 31 of the preceding year or the net gain from operations of the preceding calendar year. Cash dividends may only be paid out of surplus derived from realized net profits. The Company must obtain approval from AZDOI prior to paying a dividend if the dividend, together with other dividend distributions made within the preceding twelve months, would exceed the lesser of 10% of statutory surplus or net gain from operations. Based on these limitations, there is a capacity to pay a dividend of $595 million in 2022 without prior approval. In December 2019, the Company paid a dividend of $250 million to its sole shareholder, Prudential Insurance, of which $146 million was an ordinary dividend and $104 million was recorded as a return of capital. The dividend was approved by the State of Arizona. The Company did not pay dividends to Prudential Insurance in 2021 and 2020.

13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has extensive transactions and relationships with Prudential Insurance and other affiliates. Although we seek to ensure that these transactions and relationships are fair and reasonable, it is possible that the terms of these transactions are not the same as those that would result from transactions among unrelated parties.
Expense Charges and Allocations
The majority of the Company’s expenses are allocations or charges from Prudential Insurance or other affiliates. These expenses can be grouped into general and administrative expenses and agency distribution expenses.
The Company’s general and administrative expenses are charged to the Company using allocation methodologies based on business production processes. Management believes that the methodology is reasonable and reflects costs incurred by Prudential Insurance to process transactions on behalf of the Company. The Company operates under service and lease agreements whereby services of officers and employees, supplies, use of equipment and office space are provided by Prudential Insurance. The Company reviews its allocation methodology periodically which it may adjust accordingly. General and administrative expenses include allocations of stock compensation expenses related to a stock-based awards program and a deferred compensation program issued by Prudential Financial. The expense charged to the Company for the stock-based awards program was $1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. The expense charged to the Company for the deferred compensation program was $4 million, $5 million and $6 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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The Company is charged for its share of employee benefit expenses. These expenses include costs for funded and non-funded, non-contributory defined benefit pension plans. Some of these benefits are based on final earnings and length of service while others are based on an account balance, which takes into consideration age, service and earnings during a career. The Company’s share of net expense for the pension plans was $14 million, $17 million and $20 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company is also charged for its share of the costs associated with welfare plans issued by Prudential Insurance. These expenses include costs related to medical, dental, life insurance and disability. The Company's share of net expense for the welfare plans was $13 million, $18 million and $24 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Prudential Insurance sponsors voluntary savings plans for its employee 401(k) plans. The plans provide for salary reduction contributions by employees and matching contributions by the Company of up to 4% of annual salary. The Company’s expense for its share of the voluntary savings plan was $5 million, $7 million and $9 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company is charged distribution expenses from Prudential Insurance’s agency network for both its domestic life and annuity products through a transfer pricing agreement, which is intended to reflect a market-based pricing arrangement.
The Company pays commissions and certain other fees to Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc. (“PAD”) in consideration for PAD’s marketing and underwriting of the Company’s annuity products. Commissions and fees are paid by PAD to broker-dealers who sell the Company’s annuity products. Commissions and fees paid by the Company to PAD were $379 million, $529 million and $747 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company is charged for its share of corporate expenses incurred by Prudential Financial to benefit its businesses, such as advertising, executive oversight, external affairs and philanthropic activity. The Company’s share of corporate expenses was $86 million, $76 million and $116 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Corporate-Owned Life Insurance
The Company has sold five Corporate Owned Life Insurance (“COLI”) policies to Prudential Insurance, and one to Prudential Financial. The cash surrender value included in separate accounts for these COLI policies was $5,248 million at December 31, 2021 and $4,757 million at December 31, 2020. Fees related to these COLI policies were $56 million, $50 million and $48 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company retains the majority of the mortality risk associated with these COLI policies up to $3.5 million per individual policy.
Affiliated Investment Management Expenses
In accordance with an agreement with PGIM, Inc. ("PGIM"), the Company pays investment management expenses to PGIM who acts as investment manager to certain Company general account and separate account assets. Investment management expenses paid to PGIM related to this agreement were $20 million, $15 million and $14 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. These expenses are recorded as “Net investment income” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
Derivative Trades
In its ordinary course of business, the Company enters into OTC derivative contracts with an affiliate, PGF. For these OTC derivative contracts, PGF has a substantially equal and offsetting position with an external counterparty. See Note 4 for additional information.
Joint Ventures
The Company has made investments in joint ventures with certain subsidiaries of Prudential Financial. "Other invested assets" includes $466 million and $111 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. "Net investment income" related to these ventures include gains of $39 million, $12 million and $9 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Affiliated Asset Administration Fee Income
The Company has a revenue sharing agreement with AST Investment Services, Inc. ("ASTISI") and PGIM Investments LLC ("PGIM Investments") whereby the Company receives fee income based on policyholders' separate account balances invested in the Advanced Series Trust. Income received from ASTISI and PGIM Investments related to this agreement was $374 million, $344 million and $341 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. These revenues are recorded as “Asset administration fees” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
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The Company has a revenue sharing agreement with PGIM Investments, whereby the Company receives fee income based on policyholders’ separate account balances invested in The Prudential Series Fund. Income received from PGIM Investments related to this agreement was $21 million, $11 million and $10 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. These revenues are recorded as “Asset administration fees” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
Affiliated Notes Receivable
Affiliated notes receivable included in “Receivables from parent and affiliates” at December 31, were as follows:
Maturity DatesInterest Rates20212020
(in thousands)
U.S. dollar fixed rate notes2024-20320.00%-14.85 %$162,045 $111,970 
Total long-term notes receivable - affiliated(1)$162,045 $111,970 
(1)All long-term notes receivable may be called for prepayment prior to the respective maturity dates under specified circumstances.
The affiliated notes receivable shown above are classified as available-for-sale securities and other trading assets carried at fair value. The Company monitors the internal and external credit ratings of these loans and loan performance. The Company also considers any guarantees made by Prudential Insurance for loans due from affiliates.
Accrued interest receivable related to these loans was $1 million at both December 31, 2021 and 2020, and is included in “Other assets.” Revenues related to these loans was $4 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, and are included in “Other income.”
Affiliated Commercial Mortgage Loan
The affiliated commercial mortgage loan included in "Commercial mortgage and other loans" at December 31, was as follows:
Maturity DateInterest Rate2021
(in thousands)
Affiliated Commercial Mortgage Loan20254.60%$73,412 
This affiliated commercial mortgage loan was transferred from PALAC as part of the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture. See Note 1 for details. The Company did not have any affiliated commercial mortgage loans outstanding at December 31, 2020.
The commercial mortgage loan shown above is carried at unpaid principal balance, net of unamortized deferred loan origination fees and expenses, and net of an allowance for losses. The Company reviews the performance and credit quality of the commercial mortgage on an on-going basis.
Accrued interest receivable related to the loan was $0.3 million at December 31, 2021 and is included in "Accrued investment income". Revenue was $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and is included in "Net investment income."
Affiliated Asset Transfers
The Company participates in affiliated asset trades with parent and sister companies. Book and market value differences for trades with a parent and sister are recognized within "Additional paid-in capital" ("APIC") and "Realized investment gains (losses), net," respectively. The table below shows affiliated asset trades for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, excluding those related to the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture effective July 1, 2021, as described in Note 1.
AffiliateDateTransactionSecurity TypeFair
Value
Book ValueAPIC, Net
of Tax
Increase/
(Decrease)
Realized
Investment
Gain/
(Loss)
    (in thousands)
Prudential InsuranceMarch 2020PurchaseOther Invested Assets$1,390 $1,390 $$
Prudential InsuranceApril 2020PurchaseFixed Maturities$61,953 $59,659 $(1,812)$
Prudential InsuranceApril 2020PurchaseFixed Maturities$3,485 $3,320 $(130)$
GA BV LLCJuly 2020Transfer OutFixed Maturities$1,914 $1,914 $$
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PALACJune 2021PurchaseEquities$40,284 $40,284 $$
Prudential InsuranceSeptember 2021PurchaseFixed Maturities$64,374 $59,642 $(3,739)$
Prudential InsuranceSeptember 2021SaleFixed Maturities$37,887 $35,264 $2,073 $
Hirakata LLCSeptember 2021PurchaseFixed Maturities$13,944 $13,944 $$
Prudential Retirement Insurance & Annuity CoSeptember 2021PurchaseFixed Maturities$120,256 $120,256 $$
Prudential Retirement Insurance & Annuity CoSeptember 2021SaleFixed Maturities$173,590 $166,427 $$7,163 
Prudential InsuranceSeptember 2021PurchaseCommercial Mortgage and Other Loans$45,358 $42,127 $(2,553)$
Prudential InsuranceSeptember 2021SaleCommercial Mortgage and Other Loans$22,796 $21,780 $802 $
Prudential Retirement Insurance & Annuity CoSeptember 2021PurchaseCommercial Mortgage and Other Loans$29,483 $29,483 $$
Prudential Retirement Insurance & Annuity CoSeptember 2021SaleCommercial Mortgage and Other Loans$51,005 $47,020 $$3,985 
Prudential InsuranceSeptember 2021PurchaseDerivatives$600 $494 $(84)$
Prudential InsuranceSeptember 2021SaleDerivatives$335 $175 $127 $
Prudential Retirement Insurance & Annuity CoSeptember 2021PurchaseDerivatives$(1,243)$(1,243)$$
Prudential Retirement Insurance & Annuity CoSeptember 2021SaleDerivatives$2,846 $770 $$2,076 
Prudential Arizona Reinsurance Universal Co.November 2021PurchaseFixed Maturities$41,021 $41,021 $$
PALACNovember 2021PurchaseDerivatives$1,112 $1,112 $$
PALACDecember 2021Transfer inFixed Maturities$2,037,320 $2,037,320 $$
Prudential Universal Reinsurance Co.December 2021PurchaseFixed Maturities$48,041 $48,041 $$
PALACDecember 2021PurchaseFixed Maturities$57,087 $57,087 $$
PALACDecember 2021Transfer inCommercial Mortgage and Other Loans$517,309 $517,309 $$
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Prudential InsuranceDecember 2021Contributed CapitalFixed Maturities$166,676 $166,676 $$
Prudential Retirement Insurance & Annuity CoDecember 2021SaleDerivatives$31,567 $$$31,567 
Prudential Retirement Insurance & Annuity CoDecember 2021PurchaseDerivatives$73,572 $73,572 $$
PALACDecember 2021PurchaseDerivatives$8,455 $8,455 $$

Debt Agreements
The Company is authorized to borrow funds up to $2.2 billion from affiliates to meet its capital and other funding needs. The following table provides the breakout of the Company's short and long-term debt to affiliates as of December 31, 2021:
AffiliateDate IssuedAmount of Notes - December 31, 2021Amount of Notes - December 31, 2020Interest 
Rate
Date of Maturity
(in thousands)
Prudential Insurance8/13/2021$99,770 $4.39 %12/15/2023
Prudential Insurance8/13/202129,931 4.39 %12/15/2023
Prudential Insurance8/13/2021100,348 3.95 %6/20/2024
Prudential Insurance8/13/202140,139 3.95 %6/20/2024
Prudential Insurance8/13/202150,174 3.95 %6/20/2024
Total Loans Payable to Affiliates$320,362 $
Effective August 2021, the affiliated long-term debt was transferred to the Company from PALAC based on the market value of $324 million. The Company recorded a premium of $24 million which will be amortized into earnings over the life of the loans.
The total interest expense to the Company related to loans payable to affiliates was $0.4 million, $0.7 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Contributed Capital and Dividends
In January, July and December of 2021, the Company received capital contributions in the amount of $106 million and $3,813 million and $457 million, respectively, from Prudential Insurance. The December 2021 capital contribution includes $167 million of invested assets related to the Affiliated Reinsurance Agreement with PALAC. In June, September, and December of 2020, the Company received capital contributions in the amounts of $325 million, $75 million and $175 million, respectively, from Prudential Insurance. In December of 2019, the Company received a capital contribution in the amount of $6 million from Prudential Insurance.
In June 2021, there was a $34 million return of capital to Prudential Insurance associated with the financial guarantee related to the sale of Prudential of Taiwan. In 2020 the Company did not return capital.
In 2021 and 2020, the Company did not pay any dividends to Prudential Insurance. In 2019, the Company paid a dividend in the amount of $250 million to Prudential Insurance.
Reinsurance with Affiliates
As discussed in Note 9, the Company participates in reinsurance transactions with certain affiliates.

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14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Commitments
The Company has made commitments to fund commercial mortgage loans. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the outstanding balances on these commitments were $121 million and $30 million, respectively. These amounts include unfunded commitments that are not unconditionally cancellable. For related credit exposure, there was an allowance for credit losses of $0.0 million as of both December 31, 2021, and 2020, which is a change of $0.0 million for both the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. The Company also made commitments to purchase or fund investments, mostly private fixed maturities. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, $753 million and $354 million, respectively, of these commitments were outstanding. These amounts include unfunded commitments that are not unconditionally cancellable. There were no related charges for credit losses for both the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Guarantees
In July 2017, the Company formed a joint venture with CT Corp to provide life insurance solutions in Indonesia. The Company owns a 49% interest in the joint venture and has entered into a shareholders agreement with CT Corp that sets out their respective rights and obligations with respect to the joint venture. Among other things, the shareholders agreement obligates the Company and CT Corp to provide capital to the joint venture, as necessary to comply with applicable law or to maintain a specified minimum amount of capital in the joint venture. This obligation is not limited to a maximum amount. The Company does not expect to make any payments on this guarantee and is not carrying any liabilities associated with the guarantee.
Since 2001, the Company entered into an arrangement with Prudential of Taiwan as discussed in Note 9. In June 2021, PIIH completed the sale of Prudential of Taiwan. As a result of the sale, the Company has a financial guarantee to stand ready to perform in an event that both Prudential of Taiwan and the Buyer default and fail to perform their obligations to make payments to the policyholders. The Company has a liability of $34 million as of December 31, 2021, which represents the fair value of the guarantee and is amortized in revenue over a period which approximates the life of the underlying insurance in force. Since this obligation is not subject to limitations, it is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount due under this guarantee.
Contingent Liabilities
On an ongoing basis, the Company and its regulators review its operations including, but not limited to, sales and other customer interface procedures and practices, and procedures for meeting obligations to its customers and other parties. These reviews may result in the modification or enhancement of processes or the imposition of other action plans, including concerning management oversight, sales and other customer interface procedures and practices, and the timing or computation of payments to customers and other parties. In certain cases, if appropriate, the Company may offer customers or other parties remediation and may incur charges, including the cost of such remediation, administrative costs and regulatory fines.
The Company is subject to the laws and regulations of states and other jurisdictions concerning the identification, reporting and escheatment of unclaimed or abandoned funds, and is subject to audit and examination for compliance with these requirements.
It is possible that the results of operations or the cash flows of the Company in a particular quarterly or annual period could be materially affected as a result of payments in connection with the matters discussed above or other matters depending, in part, upon the results of operations or cash flows for such period. Management believes, however, that ultimate payments in connection with these matters, after consideration of applicable reserves and rights to indemnification, should not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.
Litigation and Regulatory Matters
The Company is subject to legal and regulatory actions in the ordinary course of its business. Pending legal and regulatory actions include proceedings specific to the Company and proceedings generally applicable to business practices in the industry in which it operates. The Company is subject to class action lawsuits and other litigation involving a variety of issues and allegations involving sales practices, claims payments and procedures, premium charges, policy servicing and breach of fiduciary duty to customers. The Company is also subject to litigation arising out of its general business activities, such as its investments, contracts, leases and labor and employment relationships, including claims of discrimination and harassment, and could be exposed to claims or litigation concerning certain business or process patents. In addition, the Company, along with other participants in the businesses in which it engages, may be subject from time to time to investigations, examinations and inquiries, in some cases industry-wide, concerning issues or matters upon which such regulators have determined to focus. In some of the Company’s pending legal and regulatory actions, parties are seeking large and/or indeterminate amounts, including punitive or exemplary damages. The outcome of litigation or a regulatory matter, and the amount or range of potential loss at any particular time, is often inherently uncertain.
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The Company establishes accruals for litigation and regulatory matters when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of that loss can be reasonably estimated. For litigation and regulatory matters where a loss may be reasonably possible, but not probable, or is probable but not reasonably estimable, no accrual is established, but the matter, if material, is disclosed. The Company estimates that as of December 31, 2021, the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses in excess of accruals established for those litigation and regulatory matters for which such an estimate currently can be made is less than $100 million. This estimate is not an indication of expected loss, if any, or the Company's maximum possible loss exposure on such matters. The Company reviews relevant information with respect to its litigation and regulatory matters on a quarterly and annual basis and updates its accruals, disclosures and estimates of reasonably possible loss based on such reviews.
Behfarin v. Pruco Life
In July 2017, a putative class action complaint entitled Richard Behfarin v. Pruco Life Insurance Company was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, alleging that the Company imposes charges on owners of universal life policies to cure defaults and/or reinstate lapses, that are inconsistent with the applicable universal life policy. The complaint includes claims for breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and violation of California law, and seeks unspecified damages along with declaratory and injunctive relief. In September 2017, the Company filed its answer to the complaint. In September 2018, plaintiff filed a motion for class certification. In October 2019, plaintiff filed: (1) the First Amended Complaint adding Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey as defendants; and (2) a motion seeking preliminary certification of a settlement class, appointment of a class representative and class counsel, and preliminary approval of the proposed class action settlement. In November 2019, the court issued an order granting the motion for preliminary approval of the settlement. In June 2020, the court issued an order: (i) granting plaintiffs’ motion for certification of the settlement class; (ii) approving the proposed nationwide class settlement agreement; (iii) approving the class notice; (iv) awarding attorneys’ fees and costs to plaintiffs and a reduced incentive award to Behfarin; and (v) dismissing the action with prejudice, but maintaining jurisdiction over the settlement. This matter is now closed.
Moreland, Socorro v. PICA, et al.
In June 2020, a putative class action complaint entitled Socorro Moreland v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America; Pruco Life Insurance Company, was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that the Company failed to comply with California laws requiring that life insurance policies issued and delivered in California: (i) provide for a 60-day grace period pre-lapse during which a policy must stay in force; (ii) provide a 30-day written notice of pending lapse; and (iii) notify policyowners of their right to designate additional recipients for lapse notices. The complaint asserts claims for violation of California law, breach of contract, unfair competition, and bad faith violation of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and seeks unspecified damages, declaratory and injunctive relief. In August 2020, defendants filed an answer to the complaint and a motion to stay the action pending the California Supreme Court’s decision, in McHugh v. Protective Life Insurance, on the question of whether the California lapse statutes apply to policies that were in force when the statutes went into effect on January 1, 2013, or solely to policies issued after that date. The Moreland court granted defendants’ motion to stay in October 2020. Subsequently, in August 2021, the California Supreme Court in McHugh determined that the California lapse statutes apply to policies that were in force as of January 1, 2013. In October 2021, the Moreland court lifted the stay order.
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Doyle C. Stone v. PFI, et al.
In February 2021, a putative class action complaint entitled Doyle C. Stone v. Prudential Financial, Inc., Pruco Life Insurance Company, was filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The complaint asserts claims against Prudential Financial, Inc. and Pruco Life Insurance Company for violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, misrepresentation and unjust enrichment, based on: (i) the Company’s alleged deficient identification, notification and payment practices for retirement plan participants in transferred group retirement, annuity and insurance plans (“Plan Participants”); and (ii) improper transfer of Plan Participant funds to its own accounts. The putative class includes all Plan Participants from January 2015 to the present. In April 2021, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. In June 2021, plaintiff filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of the complaint, without prejudice. In August 2021, plaintiff filed a new putative class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (the “Second Complaint”), asserting claims against Prudential Financial, Inc. and Pruco Life Insurance Company for violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and common law fraud. The putative class includes all Plan Participants from January 2015 until the present. In September 2021, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Second Complaint. In November 2021, the court issued an order granting defendants’ motion and dismissed plaintiff’s: (i) fraud claims without prejudice; and (ii) breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment claims with prejudice. In January 2022, plaintiff filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal With Prejudice that was approved by the Court. This matter is now closed.

Regulatory
Variable Products
The Company has received regulatory inquiries and requests for information from state and federal regulators, including subpoenas from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, concerning the appropriateness of variable product sales and replacement activity. The Company is cooperating with regulators and may become subject to additional regulatory inquiries and other actions related to this matter.
Summary
The Company’s litigation and regulatory matters are subject to many uncertainties, and given their complexity and scope, their outcome cannot be predicted. It is possible that the Company’s results of operations or cash flows in a particular quarterly or annual period could be materially affected by an ultimate unfavorable resolution of pending litigation and regulatory matters depending, in part, upon the results of operations or cash flows for such period. In light of the unpredictability of the Company’s litigation and regulatory matters, it is also possible that in certain cases an ultimate unfavorable resolution of one or more pending litigation or regulatory matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements. Management believes, however, that, based on information currently known to it, the ultimate outcome of all pending litigation and regulatory matters, after consideration of applicable reserves and rights to indemnification, is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholder of Pruco Life Insurance Company
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Pruco Life Insurance Company and its subsidiary (the "Company") as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, of equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, including the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for credit losses on certain financial assets reported at amortized cost in 2020.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

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Valuation of Guaranteed Benefit Features Associated with Certain Life and Annuity Products Included in the Liability for Future Policy Benefits

As described in Notes 2, 5, 7 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issues certain life and annuity contracts which contain guaranteed benefit features. Certain of the guarantees associated with variable annuity contracts are accounted for as embedded derivatives and recorded at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized currently in earnings. As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of the obligations associated with these guarantees accounted for as embedded derivatives was $9.0 billion. As there is no observable active market for the transfer of these obligations, the valuations are calculated by management using internally developed models with option pricing techniques. The models are based on a risk neutral valuation framework and incorporate premiums for risks inherent in valuation techniques, inputs, and the general uncertainty around the timing and amount of future cash flows. The significant inputs to the valuation models for these embedded derivatives include capital market assumptions, such as interest rate levels and volatility assumptions, the Company’s market-perceived non-performance risk under the contract, as well as actuarially determined assumptions, including mortality rates, lapse rates, benefit utilization rates and withdrawal rates. For certain life insurance and annuity products that include certain other contract features, including guaranteed minimum death benefits (“GMDB”) and no-lapse guarantees, additional policyholder liabilities are established when associated assessments are recognized. The liability for no-lapse guarantee features is grouped with GMDB features in Note 8. As of December 31, 2021, the additional liability for these contract features included in the liability for future policy benefits was $10.4 billion. As disclosed by management, this liability is established using current best estimate assumptions, including mortality rates, lapse rates, benefit utilization rates, withdrawal rates, and premium pattern rates, as well as interest rate and equity market return assumptions, and is based on the ratio of the present value of total expected excess payments (i.e., payments in excess of account value) over the life of the contract divided by the present value of total expected assessments (i.e., benefit ratio). The liability equals the current benefit ratio multiplied by cumulative assessments recognized to date, plus interest, less cumulative excess payments to date.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the valuation of guaranteed benefit features associated with certain life and annuity products included in the liability for future policy benefits is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management to determine the valuation model for the benefit features accounted for as embedded derivatives in light of the valuation objective (fair value) given the lack of an observable market for these guarantees and to determine the aforementioned assumptions for the guaranteed benefit features accounted for as embedded derivatives and additional policyholder liabilities, (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence relating to the model for embedded derivatives recorded at fair value and the aforementioned assumptions used in the valuation of the liabilities for the guaranteed benefit features accounted for as embedded derivatives and additional policyholder liabilities, and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to the valuation of guaranteed benefit features associated with certain life and annuity products included in the liability for future policy benefits, including controls over the model for the benefit features accounted for as embedded derivatives and development of the assumptions used in the valuation of the liabilities for the guaranteed benefit features accounted for as embedded derivatives and additional policyholder liabilities. These procedures also included, among others, testing management’s process for determining the valuation of guaranteed benefit features associated with certain life and annuity products included in the liability for future policy benefits, which included the involvement of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to assist in evaluating (i) the appropriateness of management’s models and (ii) the reasonableness of the aforementioned assumptions used in the valuation based on industry knowledge and data as well as historical Company data and experience. The procedures also included testing the completeness and accuracy of data used to develop the aforementioned assumptions and testing that the aforementioned assumptions are accurately reflected in the models.

Valuation of the Deferred Acquisition Costs Related to Universal Life and Variable Life Products and Fixed and Variable Deferred Annuity Products

As described in Notes 2 and 6 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company defers acquisition costs that relate directly to the successful acquisition of new and renewal insurance and annuity business to the extent such costs are deemed recoverable from future profits. As of December 31, 2021, a significant portion of the $6.8 billion of deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC") are associated with certain universal and variable life products and fixed and variable deferred annuity products. DAC related to universal and variable life products and fixed and variable deferred annuity products is generally amortized over the expected life of the contracts in proportion to gross profits arising principally from investment margins, mortality and expense margins, and surrender charges. These margins are updated periodically based on historical and anticipated future experience. Gross profits also include impacts from the embedded derivatives associated with certain of the optional living benefit features of variable annuity contracts. The DAC balance is regularly adjusted with a corresponding charge or credit to current period earnings for the impact of actual gross profits and changes in management’s projections of estimated future gross profits. DAC is subject to periodic recoverability testing.

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The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the valuation of DAC related to universal life and variable life products and fixed and variable deferred annuity products is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management to determine the assumptions used in the projection of gross profits used to amortize DAC related to mortality rates, lapse rates, benefit utilization rates, withdrawal rates, and premium pattern rates, as well as interest rate and equity market return assumptions (collectively, the “significant assumptions”), (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence relating to the significant assumptions, and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to the valuation of DAC related to universal life and variable life products and fixed and variable deferred annuity products, including controls over the development of the significant assumptions. These procedures also included, among others, testing management’s process for determining the valuation of DAC related to universal life and variable life products and fixed and variable deferred annuity products, which included the involvement of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to assist in evaluating (i) the appropriateness of management’s models and (ii) the reasonableness of the significant assumptions used in the valuation based on industry knowledge and data as well as historical Company data and experience. The procedures also included testing the completeness and accuracy of data used to develop the assumptions and testing that the assumptions are accurately reflected in the models.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York
March 16, 2022

We have served as the Company's auditor since 1996.


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