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This item represents the cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any.

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Amount of unrealized gain before deducting unrealized loss on investments in debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale securities.

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The carrying amount of a life insurance policy on an officer, executive or employee for which the reporting entity (a bank) is entitled to proceeds from the policy upon death of the insured or surrender of the insurance policy.

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