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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020:
 Measurement
Category
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets:    
Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale    
Residential mortgage-backed securities4$—  $7,014,129  $—  $7,014,129  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities4—  2,531,511  9,971  2,541,482  
Other asset-backed securities4—  1,271,061  430,964  1,702,025  
U.S. government-related securities4669,492  504,426  —  1,173,918  
State, municipals, and political subdivisions4—  4,562,366  —  4,562,366  
Other government-related securities4—  626,170  —  626,170  
Corporate securities4—  47,070,555  1,365,963  48,436,518  
Redeemable preferred stocks465,673  —  —  65,673  
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale735,165  63,580,218  1,806,898  66,122,281  
Fixed maturity securities - trading    
Residential mortgage-backed securities3—  192,944  —  192,944  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities3—  189,995  —  189,995  
Other asset-backed securities3—  83,626  60,622  144,248  
U.S. government-related securities326,033  16,644  —  42,677  
State, municipals, and political subdivisions3—  289,477  —  289,477  
Other government-related securities3—  29,210  —  29,210  
Corporate securities3—  1,745,181  12,158  1,757,339  
Redeemable preferred stocks311,933  —  —  11,933  
Total fixed maturity securities - trading37,966  2,547,077  72,780  2,657,823  
Total fixed maturity securities773,131  66,127,295  1,879,678  68,780,104  
Equity securities3434,568  —  78,613  513,181  
Other long-term investments(1)
3 & 481,357  815,700  275,907  1,172,964  
Short-term investments31,010,740  102,521  —  1,113,261  
Total investments2,299,796  67,045,516  2,234,198  71,579,510  
Cash3445,447  —  —  445,447  
Assets related to separate accounts    
Variable annuity311,394,911  —  —  11,394,911  
Variable universal life31,087,327  —  —  1,087,327  
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$15,227,481  $67,045,516  $2,234,198  $84,507,195  
Liabilities:    
Annuity account balances(2)
3$—  $—  $68,064  $68,064  
Other liabilities(1)
3 & 46,417  485,094  1,664,251  2,155,762  
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$6,417  $485,094  $1,732,315  $2,223,826  
(1) Includes certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
(3) Fair Value through Net Income
(4) Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2019:
 Measurement
Category
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets:    
Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale    
Residential mortgage-backed securities4$—  $5,931,341  $—  $5,931,341  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities4—  2,629,639  10,029  2,639,668  
Other asset-backed securities4—  1,360,016  421,219  1,781,235  
U.S. government-related securities4662,581  369,815  —  1,032,396  
State, municipals, and political subdivisions4—  4,638,850  —  4,638,850  
Other government-related securities4—  597,169  —  597,169  
Corporate securities4—  45,435,387  1,373,714  46,809,101  
Redeemable preferred stocks469,976  16,689  —  86,665  
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale732,557  60,978,906  1,804,962  63,516,425  
Fixed maturity securities - trading    
Residential mortgage-backed securities3—  209,521  —  209,521  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities3—  201,284  —  201,284  
Other asset-backed securities3—  77,954  65,407  143,361  
U.S. government-related securities324,810  22,257  —  47,067  
State, municipals, and political subdivisions3—  293,791  —  293,791  
Other government-related securities3—  28,775  —  28,775  
Corporate securities3—  1,579,565  11,371  1,590,936  
Redeemable preferred stocks312,832  —  —  12,832  
Total fixed maturity securities - trading37,642  2,413,147  76,778  2,527,567  
Total fixed maturity securities770,199  63,392,053  1,881,740  66,043,992  
Equity securities3480,750  —  72,970  553,720  
Other long-term investments(1)
3 & 452,225  733,425  209,843  995,493  
Short-term investments31,255,384  65,480  —  1,320,864  
Total investments2,558,558  64,190,958  2,164,553  68,914,069  
Cash3171,752  —  —  171,752  
Assets related to separate accounts    
Variable annuity312,730,090  —  —  12,730,090  
Variable universal life31,135,666  —  —  1,135,666  
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$16,596,066  $64,190,958  $2,164,553  $82,951,577  
Liabilities:    
Annuity account balances(2)
3$—  $—  $69,728  $69,728  
Other liabilities(1)
3 & 419,561  509,645  1,017,972  1,547,178  
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$19,561  $509,645  $1,087,700  $1,616,906  
(1) Includes certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
(3) Fair Value through Net Income
(4) Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of the Valuation Method for Material Financial Instruments Included in Level 3, as well as the Unobservable Inputs Used in the Valuation of the Financial Instruments
The following table presents the valuation method for material financial instruments included in Level 3, as well as the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of those financial instruments:
Fair Value
As of
June 30, 2020
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Weighted Average)
 (Dollars In Thousands)   
Assets:    
Commercial mortgage-backed securities$9,971  Discounted cash flowSpread over treasury
3.41%
Other asset-backed securities430,964  Liquidation Liquidation value
$92.25 - $97.00 ($95.39)
Discounted cash flowLiquidity premium
0.46% - 2.32% (1.59%)
Paydown rate
8.66% - 12.76% (11.44%)
Corporate securities1,365,963  Discounted cash flowSpread over treasury
0.12% - 8.25% (2.83%)
Liabilities:(1)
    
Embedded derivatives - GLWB(2)
590,762  Actuarial cash flow modelMortality
87% to 100% of
Ruark 2015 ALB Table

   LapsePL-RBA Predictive Model
   UtilizationPL-RBA Predictive Model
   Nonperformance risk
0.33% - 0.91%
Embedded derivative - FIA451,148  Actuarial cash flow modelExpenses
$195 per policy
   Withdrawal rate
0.4% - 1.2% prior to age 70, 100% of the RMD for ages 70+ or WB withdrawal rate. Assume underutilized RMD for non WB policies ages 70-81.
   Mortality
87% to 100% of Ruark 2015 ALB table
   Lapse
0.5% - 50.0%, depending on duration/surrender charge period
Dynamically adjusted for WB moneyness and projected market rates vs credited rates
   Nonperformance risk
0.33% - 0.91%
Embedded derivative - IUL196,655  Actuarial cash flow modelMortality
37% - 156% of 2015
VBT Primary Tables
94% - 248% of duration 8 point in scale 2015 VBT Primary Tables, depending on type of business
   Lapse
0.5% - 10%, depending on
duration/distribution channel
and smoking class
   Nonperformance risk
0.33% - 0.91%
(1) Excludes modified coinsurance arrangements.
(2) The fair value for the GLWB embedded derivative is presented as a net liability.
The following table presents the valuation method for material financial instruments included in Level 3, as well as the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of those financial instruments:
Fair Value
As of
December 31, 2019
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Weighted Average)
 (Dollars In Thousands)   
Assets:    
Commercial mortgage-backed securities$10,029  Discounted cash flowSpread over treasury
2.5%
Other asset-backed securities421,219  Liquidation Liquidation value
$95.39 - $99.99 ($97.95)
Discounted cash flowLiquidity premium
0.34% - 2.28% (1.44%)
Paydown Rate
8.99% - 12.45% (11.28%)
Corporate securities1,373,714  Discounted cash flowSpread over treasury
0.00% - 4.03% (1.60%)
Liabilities:(1)
    
Embedded derivatives - GLWB(2)
$186,038  Actuarial cash flow modelMortality
87% to 100% of
Ruark 2015 ALB Table
   LapseRuark Predictive Model
   Utilization
99%. 10% of policies have a one-time over-utilization of 400%
   Nonperformance risk
0.12% - 0.82%
Embedded derivative - FIA336,826  Actuarial cash flow modelExpenses
$195 per policy
   Withdrawal rate
0.4% - 1.2% prior to age 70 RMD for
ages 70+
or WB withdrawal rate
Assume underutilized RMD
for nonWB policies age 70-81
   Mortality
87% to 100% or Ruark 2015 ALB table
   Lapse
0.5% - 50.0%, depending on duration/surrender charge period
   Nonperformance risk
0.12% - 0.82%
Embedded derivative - IUL151,765  Actuarial cash flow modelMortality
37% - 156% of 2015
VBT Primary Tables
94% - 248% of duration
8 point in scale 2015
VBT Primary Tables,
depending on type of business
   Lapse
0.5% - 10%, depending on duration/distribution channel and smoking class
   Nonperformance risk
0.12% - 0.82%
(1) Excludes modified coinsurance arrangements.
(2) The fair value for the GLWB embedded derivative is presented as a net liability.
Schedule of Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending Balances for Fair Value Measurements, for Which the Company Has Used Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the three months ended June 30, 2020, for which the Company has used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Gains
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Losses
Total Gains (losses) included in Operations related to Instruments still held at
the 
Reporting
Date
Beginning
Balance
Included
in
Operations
Included
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Included
in
Operations
Included
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsTransfers
in/out of
Level 3
OtherEnding
Balance
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets:             
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale             
Residential mortgage-backed securities$—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities10,783  —  —  —  (785) —  (21) —  —  —  (6) 9,971  —  
Other asset-backed securities436,329  —  112  (21) (5,125) —  (509) —  —  —  178  430,964  —  
Corporate securities1,279,769  —  83,367  —  (3,198) 279,264  (321,885) —  —  49,593  (947) 1,365,963  —  
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,726,881  —  83,479  (21) (9,108) 279,264  (322,415) —  —  49,593  (775) 1,806,898  —  
Fixed maturity securities - trading             
Other asset-backed securities65,028  1,467  —  (6,584) —  1,469  (23) —  —  (766) 31  60,622  (5,149) 
Corporate securities13,012  487  —  —  —  1,236  (2,141) —  —  (408) (28) 12,158  388  
Total fixed maturity securities - trading78,040  1,954  —  (6,584) —  2,705  (2,164) —  —  (1,174)  72,780  (4,761) 
Total fixed maturity securities1,804,921  1,954  83,479  (6,605) (9,108) 281,969  (324,579) —  —  48,419  (772) 1,879,678  (4,761) 
Equity securities72,968   —   —  423  —  —  —  5,220  —  78,613  3,212  
Other long-term investments(1)
162,081  79,413  —  (6,418) —  40,831  —  —  —  —  —  275,907  (72,995) 
Total investments2,039,970  81,368  83,479  (13,022) (9,108) 323,223  (324,579) —  —  53,639  (772) 2,234,198  (74,544) 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$2,039,970  $81,368  $83,479  $(13,022) $(9,108) $323,223  $(324,579) $—  $—  $53,639  $(772) $2,234,198  $(74,544) 
Liabilities:             
Annuity account balances(2)
$68,395  $—  $—  $(532) $—  $—  $—  $204  $1,067  $—  $—  $68,064  $—  
Other liabilities(1)
1,262,274  67,431  —  (469,408) —  —  —  —  —  —  —  1,664,251  (401,977) 
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$1,330,669  $67,431  $—  $(469,940) $—  $—  $—  $204  $1,067  $—  $—  $1,732,315  $(401,977) 
(1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the six months ended June 30, 2020, for which the Company has used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
Total Realized and Unrealized GainsTotal Realized and Unrealized LossesTotal Gains (losses) included in Operations related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date
Beginning BalanceIncluded in OperationsIncluded in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Included in OperationsIncluded in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsTransfers in/out of Level 3OtherEnding Balance
(Dollars In Thousands)
Assets:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale
Commercial mortgage-backed securities$10,029  $—  $780  $—  $(785) $—  $(41) $—  $—  $—  $(12) $9,971  $—  
Other asset-backed securities421,219  —  112  (21) (12,453) —  (517) —  —  22,187  437  430,964  —  
Corporate securities1,373,714  —  85,001  —  (79,195) 303,264  (371,702) —  —  56,935  (2,054) 1,365,963  —  
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,804,962  —  85,893  (21) (92,433) 303,264  (372,260) —  —  79,122  (1,629) 1,806,898  —  
Fixed maturity securities - trading
Residential mortgage-backed securities—  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Other asset-backed securities65,407  1,468  —  (8,314) —  3,219  (452) —  —  (766) 60  60,622  (5,149) 
Corporate securities11,371  487  —  (415) —  3,321  (2,141) —  —  (408) (57) 12,158  389  
Total fixed maturity securities - trading76,778  1,955  —  (8,729) —  6,540  (2,593) —  —  (1,174)  72,780  (4,760) 
Total fixed maturity securities1,881,740  1,955  85,893  (8,750) (92,433) 309,804  (374,853) —  —  77,948  (1,626) 1,879,678  (4,760) 
Equity securities72,970   —  (1) —  423  —  —  —  5,220  —  78,613  3,212  
Other long-term investments(1)209,843  92,933  —  (63,628) —  40,831  —  —  (4,072) —  —  275,907  25,233  
Short-term investments—  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Total investments2,164,553  94,889  85,893  (72,379) (92,433) 351,058  (374,853) —  (4,072) 83,168  (1,626) 2,234,198  23,685  
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$2,164,553  $94,889  $85,893  $(72,379) $(92,433) $351,058  $(374,853) $—  $(4,072) $83,168  $(1,626) $2,234,198  $23,685  
Liabilities:
Annuity account balances(2)$69,728  $—  $—  $(1,067) $—  $—  $—  $329  $3,060  $—  $—  $68,064  $—  
Other liabilities(1)1,017,972  256,473  —  (902,752) —  —  —  —  —  —  —  1,664,251  (646,279) 
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$1,087,700  $256,473  $—  $(903,819) $—  $—  $—  $329  $3,060  $—  $—  $1,732,315  $(646,279) 
(1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the three months ended June 30, 2019, for which the Company has used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Gains
Total
Realized and Unrealized
Losses
Total Gains (losses) included in Operations related to Instruments still held at
the 
Reporting
Date
Beginning
Balance
Included
 in
Operations
Included 
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Included 
in
Operations
Included 
in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsTransfers
in/out of
Level 3
OtherEnding
Balance
 (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets:             
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale             
Residential mortgage-backed securities$—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  $—  
Commercial mortgage-backed securities—  —  16  —  —  9,359  (7) —  —  —  (2) 9,366  —  
Other asset-backed securities420,091  —  2,513  (37) (4,468) —  (7) —  —  —  218  418,310  —  
Corporate securities648,608  82  25,371  —  (497) 661,627  (56,183) —  —  49,350  133  1,328,491  —  
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,068,699  82  27,900  (37) (4,965) 670,986  (56,197) —  —  49,350  349  1,756,167  —  
Fixed maturity securities - trading             
Other asset-backed securities66,484  810  —  (3,468) —  —  (781) —  —  (797) (68) 62,180  (2,717) 
Corporate securities5,251  68  —  —  —  —   —  —  —  (26) 5,294  68  
Total fixed maturity securities - trading71,735  878  —  (3,468) —  —  (780) —  —  (797) (94) 67,474  (2,649) 
Total fixed maturity securities1,140,434  960  27,900  (3,505) (4,965) 670,986  (56,977) —  —  48,553  255  1,823,641  (2,649) 
Equity securities63,409  —  —  (3) —  5,080  —  —  —  —  —  68,486  153  
Other long-term investments(1)
133,694  22,762  —  (12,744) —  1,579  —  —  (1,708) —  —  143,583  8,310  
Total investments1,337,537  23,722  27,900  (16,252) (4,965) 677,645  (56,977) —  (1,708) 48,553  255  2,035,710  5,814  
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$1,337,537  $23,722  $27,900  $(16,252) $(4,965) $677,645  $(56,977) $—  $(1,708) $48,553  $255  $2,035,710  $5,814  
Liabilities:             
Annuity account balances(2)
$74,613  $—  $—  $(825) $—  $—  $—  $56  $2,909  $—  $—  $72,585  $—  
Other liabilities(1)
606,655  364  —  (198,540) —  37,204  —  —  —  —  —  842,035  (198,176) 
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$681,268  $364  $—  $(199,365) $—  $37,204  $—  $56  $2,909  $—  $—  $914,620  $(198,176) 
(1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the six months ended June 30, 2019, for which the Company has used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
Total Realized and Unrealized GainsTotal Realized and Unrealized LossesTotal Gains (losses) included in Operations related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date
Beginning BalanceIncluded in OperationsIncluded in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Included in OperationsIncluded in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)PurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlementsTransfers in/out of Level 3OtherEnding Balance
(Dollars In Thousands)
Assets:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale
Commercial mortgage-backed securities$—  $—  $16  $—  $—  $9,359  $(7) $—  $—  $—  $(2) $9,366  $—  
Other asset-backed securities421,642  446  10,660  (57) (4,799) —  (10,015) —  —  —  433  418,310  —  
Corporate securities638,276  82  43,956  —  (3,509) 695,627  (84,956) —  —  39,255  (240) 1,328,491  —  
Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale1,059,918  528  54,632  (57) (8,308) 704,986  (94,978) —  —  39,255  191  1,756,167  —  
Fixed maturity securities - trading
Other asset-backed securities26,056  4,006  —  (3,584) —  15,463  (5,892) —  —  26,267  (136) 62,180  1,068  
Corporate securities6,242  169  —  (31) —  —  (1,035) —  —  —  (51) 5,294  134  
Total fixed maturity securities - trading32,298  4,175  —  (3,615) —  15,463  (6,927) —  —  26,267  (187) 67,474  1,202  
Total fixed maturity securities1,092,216  4,703  54,632  (3,672) (8,308) 720,449  (101,905) —  —  65,522   1,823,641  1,202  
Equity securities63,421   —  (16) —  5,080  —  —  —  —  —  68,486  222  
Other long-term investments(1)151,342  23,789  —  (31,419) —  1,579  —  —  (1,708) —  —  143,583  (9,338) 
Short-term investments—  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  
Total investments$1,306,979  $28,493  $54,632  $(35,107) $(8,308) $727,108  $(101,905) $—  $(1,708) $65,522  $ $2,035,710  $(7,914) 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis1,306,979  28,493  54,632  (35,107) (8,308) 727,108  (101,905) —  (1,708) 65,522   2,035,710  (7,914) 
Liabilities:
Annuity account balances(2)$76,119  $—  $—  $(1,152) $—  $—  $—  $67  $4,753  $—  $—  $72,585  $—  
Other liabilities(1)438,127  830  —  (367,534) —  37,204  —  —  —  —  —  842,035  (366,704) 
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis$514,246  $830  $—  $(368,686) $—  $37,204  $—  $67  $4,753  $—  $—  $914,620  $(366,704) 
(1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives.
(2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
Schedule of the Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Value of the Company's Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of the periods shown below are as follows:
As of
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Fair Value
Level
Carrying
Amounts
Fair ValuesCarrying
Amounts
Fair Values
  (Dollars In Thousands)
Assets:     
Commercial mortgage loans(1)
3$9,545,793  $10,055,284  $9,379,401  $9,584,487  
Policy loans31,657,530  1,657,530  1,675,121  1,675,121  
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity(2)
32,728,529  2,947,350  2,823,881  3,025,790  
  Other long-term investments(3)
21,218,279  1,278,991  1,216,996  1,246,889  
Liabilities:     
Stable value product account balances3$5,984,036  $6,163,437  $5,443,752  $5,551,195  
Future policy benefits and claims(4)
31,634,654  1,646,695  1,701,324  1,705,235  
Other policyholders’ funds(5)
3101,558  105,221  127,084  130,259  
Debt:(6)
     
Non-recourse funding obligations(7)
3$2,989,340  $3,164,771  $3,082,753  $3,298,580  
Subordinated funding obligations
3110,000  113,729  110,000  113,286  
Except as noted below, fair values were estimated using quoted market prices.
(1) The carrying amount is net of allowance for credit losses.
(2) Securities purchased from unconsolidated affiliates, Red Mountain, LLC and Steel City, LLC.
(3) Other long-term investments represents a Modco receivable, which is related to invested assets such as fixed income and structured securities, which are legally owned by the ceding company. The fair value is determined in a manner consistent with other similar invested assets held by the Company.
(4) Single premium immediate annuity without life contingencies.
(5) Supplementary contracts without life contingencies.
(6) Excludes capital lease obligations of $0.8 million and $1.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(7) As of June 30, 2020, carrying amount of $2.7 billion and a fair value of $2.9 billion related to non-recourse funding obligations issued by Golden Gate and Golden Gate V. As of December 31, 2019, carrying amount of $2.8 billion and a fair value of $3.0 billion related to non-recourse funding obligations issued by Golden Gate and Golden Gate V.