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SCHEDULE II - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
SCHEDULE II - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
SCHEDULE II—CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
OF REGISTRANT
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION
(Parent Company)
 
For The Year Ended December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
Revenues
 

 
 
 
 

Dividends from subsidiaries*
$
31,600

 
$
261,090

 
$
541,762

Service fees from subsidiaries*
250,241

 
285,979

 
250,668

Net investment income
8,417

 
9,457

 
8,607

Realized investment gains (losses)
468

 
(45,091
)
 
(29,289
)
Other income
2,211

 
2,049

 
9,828

Total revenues
292,937

 
513,484

 
781,576

Expenses
 

 
 

 
 

Operating and administrative
123,004

 
182,525

 
143,941

Interest
63,878

 
61,263

 
60,137

Total expenses
186,882

 
243,788

 
204,078

Income before income tax and other items below
106,055

 
269,696

 
577,498

Income tax (benefit) expense
 

 
 

 
 

Current
(30,854
)
 
(9,441
)
 
334

Deferred
45,082

 
46,020

 
20,715

Total income tax expense (benefit)
14,228

 
36,579

 
21,049

Income before equity in undistributed income from subsidiaries*
91,827

 
233,117

 
556,449

Equity (loss) in undistributed income of subsidiaries
210,534

 
873,415

 
(163,420
)
Net income
$
302,361

 
$
1,106,532

 
$
393,029



* Eliminated in Consolidation
SCHEDULE II—CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION
(Parent Company)
 
For The Year Ended December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
Net income
$
302,361

 
$
1,106,532

 
$
393,029

Total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(1,427,910
)
 
$
692,994

 
$
586,611

Total comprehensive income (loss)
$
(1,125,549
)
 
$
1,799,526

 
$
979,640


* Eliminated in Consolidation
SCHEDULE II—CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
BALANCE SHEETS
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION
(Parent Company)
 
As of December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
Assets
 

 
 

Fixed maturities
$
241,862

 
$
140,102

Equity securities
38,176

 
38,861

Other long-term investments
10

 
10

Short-term investments
115,625

 
79,818

Investments in subsidiaries (equity method)*
7,289,812

 
8,563,201

Total investments
7,685,485

 
8,821,992

Cash
5,982

 
3,760

Receivables from subsidiaries*
24,909

 
38,394

Property and equipment, net
1,105

 
1,692

Income tax receivable

 
513

Deferred income tax
30,050

 
103,716

Other assets
38,134

 
38,487

Total assets
$
7,785,665

 
$
9,008,554

Liabilities
 

 
 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
411,963

 
$
442,696

Income tax payable
10,034

 

Debt
1,100,508

 
943,370

Subordinated debt securities
495,426

 
495,289

Total liabilities
2,017,931

 
1,881,355

Commitments and contingencies—Note 3


 


Shareowner’s equity
 

 
 

Common stock

 

Additional paid-in-capital
5,554,059

 
5,554,059

Retained earnings, including undistributed income of subsidiaries: (2018 - $1,102,394; 2017 - $891,860)
1,639,441

 
1,560,444

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 

 
 

Net unrealized gains on investments, all from subsidiaries, net of income tax: (2018 - $(368,830); 2017 - $7,416)
(1,387,504
)
 
27,896

Net unrealized losses relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, net of income tax: (2018 - $(6,054); 2017 - $(538))
(22,773
)
 
(2,022
)
Accumulated gain (loss)—derivatives, net of income tax: (2018 - $(2);2017 - $198)
(7
)
 
747

Postretirement benefits liability adjustment, net of income tax: (2018 - $(4,112); 2017 - $(3,469))
(15,482
)
 
(13,925
)
Total shareowner’s equity
5,767,734

 
7,127,199

Total liabilities and shareowner’s equity
$
7,785,665

 
$
9,008,554

* Eliminated in Consolidation
SCHEDULE II—CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
OF REGISTRANT
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION
(Parent Company)
 
For The Year Ended December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
 

 
 
 
 
Net income
$
302,361

 
$
1,106,532

 
$
393,029

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 
 
 

Realized investment (gains) losses
(468
)
 
45,091

 
29,289

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries*
(210,534
)
 
(873,415
)
 
163,420

Depreciation expense
587

 
739

 
506

Receivables from subsidiaries*
13,485

 
(28,794
)
 
15,181

Income tax receivable
513

 
10,548

 
2,109

Deferred income taxes
45,082

 
46,020

 
20,715

Accrued income taxes
10,034

 

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(28,209
)
 
(52,846
)
 
(33,639
)
Other, net
(57,595
)
 
4,226

 
(16,426
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
75,256

 
258,101

 
574,184

Cash flows from investing activities
 

 
 
 
 

Sale of investments, available-for-sale
675,000

 

 

Cost of investments acquired, available-for-sale
(776,743
)
 
(26,423
)
 
(59,025
)
Return of and/or (additional) capital investments in subsidiaries
(2,600
)
 
38,410

 
(45,762
)
Change in other long-term investments

 

 
(10
)
Change in short-term investments
(35,807
)
 
(79,818
)
 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

 
(1,649
)
Sales of property and equipment

 
(100
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
(140,150
)
 
(67,931
)
 
(106,446
)
Cash flows from financing activities
 

 
 
 
 

Borrowings under line of credit arrangements and debt
965,000

 
1,035,000

 
265,000

Principal payments on line of credit arrangements and debt          
(757,884
)
 
(1,156,498
)
 
(633,074
)
Dividends to shareowner
(140,000
)
 
(143,848
)
 
(89,343
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
67,116

 
(265,346
)
 
(457,417
)
Change in cash
2,222

 
(75,176
)
 
10,321

Cash at beginning of year
3,760

 
78,936

 
68,615

Cash at end of year
$
5,982

 
$
3,760

 
$
78,936

*Eliminated in Consolidation
SCHEDULE II—CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
OF REGISTRANT
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION
(Parent Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Company publishes consolidated financial statements that are its primary financial statements. Therefore, this parent company condensed financial information is not intended to be the primary financial statements of the Company, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes, including the discussion of significant accounting policies, thereto of Protective Life Corporation and subsidiaries.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature of Operations
On February 1, 2015, Protective Life Corporation (the “Company”) became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, a kabushiki kaisha organized under the laws of Japan (now known as Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., “Dai-ichi Life”), when Dai-ichi Life purchased all outstanding shares of the Company’s stock. Prior to February 1, 2015, and for the periods this report presents, the Company’s stock was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company is a holding company with subsidiaries that provide financial services through the production, distribution, and administration of insurance and investment products. The Company markets individual life insurance, credit life and disability insurance, guaranteed investment contracts, guaranteed funding agreements, fixed and variable annuities, and extended service contracts throughout the United States. The Company also maintains a separate segment devoted to the acquisition of insurance policies from other companies. Founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company (“PLICO”) is the Company’s largest operating subsidiary.
The accompanying condensed financial statements of the Company should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Protective Life Corporation and subsidiaries included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Debt and Subordinated Debt Securities
Debt and subordinated debt securities are summarized as follows:
 
As of December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
Outstanding Principal
 
Carrying Amounts
 
Outstanding Principal
 
Carrying Amounts
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
Debt (year of issue):
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Credit Facility
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

6.40% Senior Notes (2007), due 2018

 

 
150,000

 
150,518

7.375% Senior Notes (2009), due 2019
400,000

 
416,469

 
400,000

 
435,806

8.45% Senior Notes (2009), due 2039
190,044

 
288,547

 
232,928

 
357,046

4.30% Senior Notes (2018), due 2028
400,000

 
395,492

 

 

 
$
990,044

 
$
1,100,508

 
$
782,928

 
$
943,370

Subordinated debt (year of issue):
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

5.35% Subordinated Debentures (2017), due 2052
500,000

 
495,426

 
500,000

 
495,289

 
$
500,000

 
$
495,426

 
$
500,000

 
$
495,289

The Company’s future maturities of debt, excluding notes payable to banks and subordinated debt securities, are $416.5 million in 2019, and $684.0 million thereafter.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company repurchased and subsequently extinguished $65.6 million (par value - $42.9 million) of the Company’s 8.45% Senior Notes due 2039. These repurchases resulted in a $1.8 million pre-tax gain for the Company. The gain is recorded in other income in the consolidated statements of income.

During 2018, the Company issued $400.0 million of its Senior Notes at a rate of 4.30%, due 2028. These notes were issued net of a discount of $1.0 million. At issuance, these notes are carried on the Company’s balance sheet net of the discount and the associated deferred issuance expenses of $3.7 million. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of amounts outstanding under our Credit Facility.
During 2017, the Company issued $500.0 million of its Subordinated Debentures due 2052. At issuance, these Subordinated Debentures are carried on the Company’s balance sheet net of the associated deferred issuance expenses of $4.8 million. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to call and redeem, at par, the entire $150.0 million of its 6.00% Subordinated Debentures due 2042 and $287.5 million of its 6.25% Subordinated Debentures due 2042.
Under a revolving line of credit arrangement that was in effect until May 3, 2018 (the “2015 Credit Facility”), the Company had the ability to borrow on an unsecured basis up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion. The Company had the right in certain circumstances to request that the commitment under the Credit Facility be increased up to a maximum principal amount of $1.25 billion. Balances outstanding under the 2015 Credit Facility accrued interest at a rate equal to, at the option of the Borrowers, (i) LIBOR plus a spread based on the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt, or (ii) the sum of (A) a rate equal to the highest of (x) the Administrative Agent’s prime rate, (y) 0.50% above the Funds rate, or (z) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.00% and (B) a spread based on the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt. The 2015 Credit Facility also provided for a facility fee at a rate that varies with the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt and that is calculated on the aggregate amount of commitments under the 2015 Credit Facility, whether used or unused. The annual facility fee rate was 0.125% of the aggregate principal amount. The Credit Facility provided that the Company was liable for the full amount of any obligations for borrowings or letters of credit, including those of PLICO, under the 2015 Credit Facility. The maturity date of the 2015 Credit Facility was February 2, 2020.
On May 3, 2018, the Company amended the 2015 Credit Facility (as amended, the “Credit Facility”). Under the Credit Facility, the Company has the ability to borrow on an unsecured basis up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion. The Company has the right in certain circumstances to request that the commitment under the Credit Facility be increased up to a maximum principal amount of $1.5 billion. Balances outstanding under the Credit Facility accrue interest at a rate equal to, at the option of the Borrowers, (i) LIBOR plus a spread based on the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt, or (ii) the sum of (A) a rate equal to the highest of (x) the Administrative Agent’s Prime rate, (y) 0.50% above the Funds rate, or (z) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.00% and (B) a spread based on the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt. The Credit Facility also provided for a facility fee at a rate that varies with the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt and that is calculated on the aggregate amount of commitments under the Credit Facility, whether used or unused. The annual facility fee rate is 0.125% of the aggregate principal amount. The Credit Facility provides that the Company is liable for the full amount of any obligations for borrowings or letters of credit, including those of PLICO, under the Credit Facility. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is May 3, 2023. The Company is not aware of any non-compliance with the financial debt covenants of the Credit Facility as of December 31, 2018. The Company did not have an outstanding balance on the Credit Facility as of December 31, 2018    
Interest Expense
Interest expense on debt and subordinated debt securities totaled $63.9 million, $61.3 million, and $60.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company previously leased a building contiguous to its home office. The lease was renewed in December 2013 and was extended to December 2018. At the end of the lease term in December 2018, PLICO purchased the building for approximately $75 million. The building is recorded in property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet.
Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company
On January 15, 2016, Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate”), a Vermont special purpose financial insurance company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Protective Life Insurance Company (“PLICO”), and Steel City, LLC (“Steel City”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an 18-year transaction to finance $2.188 billion of “XXX” reserves related to the acquired GLAIC Block and the other term life insurance business reinsured to Golden Gate by PLICO and West Coast Life (“WCL”), a direct wholly owned subsidiary of PLICO. Steel City issued notes with an aggregate initial principal amount of $2.188 billion to Golden Gate in exchange for a surplus note issued by Golden Gate with an initial principal amount of $2.188 billion. Through the structure, Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Bermuda) Ltd., The Canada Life Assurance Company (Barbados Branch) and Nomura Americas Re Ltd. (collectively, the “Risk-Takers”) provide credit enhancement to the Steel City Notes for the 18-year term in exchange for credit enhancement fees. The transaction is “non-recourse” to PLICO, WCL and the Company, meaning that none of these companies, other than Golden Gate, are liable to reimburse the Risk-Takers for any credit enhancement payments required to be made. As of December 31, 2018, the aggregate principal balance of the Steel City Notes was $1.883 billion. In connection with this transaction, the Company has entered into certain support agreements under which it guarantees or otherwise supports certain obligations of Golden Gate or Steel City, including a guarantee of the fees to the Risk-Takers. The support agreements provide that amounts would become payable by the Company if Golden Gate’s annual general corporate expenses were higher than modeled amounts, certain reinsurance rates applicable to the subject business increase beyond modeled amounts or in the event write-downs due to other-than-temporary impairments on assets held in certain accounts exceed defined threshold levels. Additionally, the Company has entered into a separate agreement to guarantee payment of certain fee amounts in connection with the credit enhancement of the Steel City Notes. As of December 31, 2018, no payments have been made under these agreements.
In connection with the transaction outlined above, Golden Gate had a $1.883 billion outstanding non-recourse funding obligation as of December 31, 2018. This non-recourse funding obligation matures in 2039 and accrues interest at a fixed annual rate of 4.75%.
Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company
Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate II”), a South Carolina special purpose financial captive insurance company wholly owned by PLICO, had $575 million of outstanding non-recourse funding obligations as of December 31, 2018. These outstanding non-recourse funding obligations were issued to special purpose trusts, which in turn issued securities to third parties. Certain of our affiliates own a portion of these securities. As of December 31, 2018, securities related to $20.6 million of the outstanding balance of the non-recourse funding obligations were held by external parties, and securities related to $554.4 million of the non-recourse funding obligations were held by the Company and our affiliates. The Company has entered into certain support agreements with Golden Gate II obligating the Company to make capital contributions or provide support related to certain of Golden Gate II’s expenses and in certain circumstances, to collateralize certain of the Company’s obligations to Golden Gate II. These support agreements provide that amounts would become payable by the Company to Golden Gate II if its annual general corporate expenses were higher than modeled amounts or if Golden Gate II’s investment income on certain investments or premium income was below certain actuarially determined amounts. As of December 31, 2018, the Company made a payment of $0.6 million under the Interest Support Agreement during the second quarter of 2018. In addition, certain Interest Support Agreement obligations to the Company of $4.9 million have been collateralized by the PLC under the terms of that agreement. As of December 31, 2018, no payments have been received under the YRT Premium Support Agreement. Re-evaluation and, if necessary, adjustments of any support agreement collateralization amounts occur annually during the first quarter pursuant to the terms of the support agreements.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company and its affiliates repurchased $38.0 million of its outstanding non-recourse funding obligations, at a discount. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company and its affliliates did not repurchase any of its outstanding non-recourse funding obligations.
Golden Gate III Vermont Captive Insurance Company
On April 23, 2010, Golden Gate III Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate III”), a Vermont special purpose financial insurance company and wholly owned subsidiary of PLICO, entered into a Reimbursement Agreement (the “Reimbursement Agreement”) with UBS AG, Stamford Branch (“UBS”), as issuing lender. Under the Reimbursement Agreement, UBS issued a letter of credit (the “LOC”) to a trust for the benefit of WCL. The Reimbursement Agreement has undergone three separate amendments and restatements. The Reimbursement Agreement’s current effective date is June 25, 2014. In accordance with the terms of the Reimbursement Agreement, the LOC balance reached its scheduled peak amount of $935 million in 2015. As of December 31, 2018, the LOC balance was $860 million. The term of the LOC is expected to be approximately 15 years from the original issuance date. This transaction is “non-recourse” to WCL, PLICO, and the Company, meaning that none of these companies other than Golden Gate III are liable for reimbursement on a draw of the LOC. The Company has entered into certain support agreements with Golden Gate III obligating the Company to make capital contributions or provide support related to certain of Golden Gate III’s expenses and in certain circumstances, to collateralize certain of the Company’s obligations to Golden Gate III. Future scheduled capital contributions amount to approximately $70 million and will be paid in two installments with the last payment occurring in 2021. These contributions may be subject to potential offset against dividend payments as permitted under the terms of the Reimbursement Agreement. The support agreements provide that amounts would become payable by the Company to Golden Gate III if its annual general corporate expenses were higher than modeled amounts or if specified catastrophic losses occur during defined time periods with respect to the policies reinsured by Golden Gate III. Pursuant to the terms of an amended and restated letter agreement with UBS, the Company has continued to guarantee the payment of fees to UBS as specified in the Reimbursement Agreement. As of December 31, 2018, no payments have been made under these agreements.
Golden Gate IV Vermont Captive Insurance Company
Golden Gate IV Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate IV”), a Vermont special purpose financial insurance company and wholly owned subsidiary of PLICO, is party to a Reimbursement Agreement with UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as issuing lender. Under the Reimbursement Agreement, dated December 10, 2010, UBS issued an LOC in the initial amount of $270 million to a trust for the benefit of WCL. In accordance with the terms of the terms of the Reimbursement Agreement, the LOC balance reached its scheduled peak amount of $790 million in 2016. As of December 31, 2018, the LOC balance was $770 million. The term of the LOC is expected to be 12 years from the original issuance date (stated maturity of December 30, 2022). The LOC was issued to support certain obligations of Golden Gate IV to WCL under an indemnity reinsurance agreement, pursuant to which WCL cedes liabilities relating to the policies of WCL and retrocedes liabilities relating to the policies of PLICO. This transaction is “non-recourse” to WCL, PLICO, and the Company, meaning that none of these companies other than Golden Gate IV are liable for reimbursement on a draw of the LOC. The Company has entered into certain support agreements with Golden Gate IV obligating the Company to make capital contributions or provide support related to certain of Golden Gate IV’s expenses and in certain circumstances, to collateralize certain of the Company’s obligations to Golden Gate IV. The support agreements provide that amounts would become payable by the Company to Golden Gate IV if its annual general corporate expenses were higher than modeled amounts or if specified catastrophic losses occur during defined time periods with respect to the policies reinsured by Golden Gate IV. The Company has also entered into a separate agreement to guarantee the payments of LOC fees under the terms of the Reimbursement Agreement. As of December 31, 2018, no payments have been made under these agreements.
Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company
On October 10, 2012, Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate V”), a Vermont special purpose financial insurance company, and Red Mountain, LLC (“Red Mountain”), both wholly owned subsidiaries of PLICO, entered into a 20-year transaction to finance up to $945 million of “AXXX” reserves related to a block of universal life insurance policies with secondary guarantees issued by our direct wholly owned subsidiary PLICO and indirect wholly owned subsidiary, WCL. Golden Gate V issued non-recourse funding obligations to Red Mountain, and Red Mountain issued a note with an initial principal amount of $275 million, increasing to a maximum of $945 million in 2027, to Golden Gate V for deposit to a reinsurance trust supporting Golden Gate V’s obligations under a reinsurance agreement with WCL, pursuant to which WCL cedes liabilities relating to the policies of WCL and retrocedes liabilities relating to the policies of PLICO. Through the structure, Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (“Hannover Re”), the ultimate risk taker in the transaction, provides credit enhancement to the Red Mountain note for the 20-year term in exchange for a fee. The transaction is “non-recourse” to Golden Gate V, Red Mountain, WCL, PLICO and the Company, meaning that none of these companies are liable for the reimbursement of any credit enhancement payments required to be made. As of December 31, 2018, the principal balance of the Red Mountain note was $670 million. Future scheduled capital contributions to prefund credit enhancement fees amount to approximately $114.6 million and will be paid in annual installments through 2031. In connection with the transaction, the Company has entered into certain support agreements under which it guarantees or otherwise supports certain obligations of Golden Gate V or Red Mountain. The support agreements provide that amounts would become payable by the Company if Golden Gate V’s annual general corporate expenses were higher than modeled amounts or in the event write-downs due to other-than-temporary impairments on assets held in certain accounts exceed defined threshold levels. Additionally, the Company has entered into separate agreements to indemnify Golden Gate V with respect to material adverse changes in non-guaranteed elements of insurance policies reinsured by Golden Gate V, and to guarantee payment of certain fee amounts in connection with the credit enhancement of the Red Mountain note. As of December 31, 2018 , no payments have been made under these agreements.
In connection with the transaction outlined above, Golden Gate V had a $670 million outstanding non-recourse funding obligation as of December 31, 2018. This non-recourse funding obligation matures in 2037, has scheduled increases in principal to a maximum of $945 million, and accrues interest at a fixed annual rate of 6.25%.
The Company is party to an intercompany capital support agreement with Shades Creek Captive Insurance Company (“Shades Creek”), a direct wholly owned insurance subsidiary. The agreement provides through a guarantee that the Company will contribute assets or purchase surplus notes (or cause an affiliate or third party to contribute assets or purchase surplus notes) in amounts necessary for Shades Creek’s regulatory capital levels to equal or exceed minimum thresholds as defined by the agreement. As of December 31, 2018, Shades Creek maintained capital levels in excess of the required minimum thresholds. The maximum potential future payment amount which could be required under the capital support agreement will be dependent on numerous factors, including the performance of equity markets, the level of interest rates, performance of associated hedges, and related policyholder behavior.
SHAREOWNER’S EQUITY
On February 1, 2015, Dai-ichi Life acquired 100% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock through the Merger of DL Investment (Delaware), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiaries of Dai-ichi Life, with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving entity.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
For The Year Ended December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
Cash paid (received) during the year for:
 

 
 
 
 
Interest paid on debt
$
83,439

 
$
78,944

 
$
95,095

Income taxes (adjusted for amounts received from affiliates under a tax sharing agreement)
(40,986
)
 
(23,110
)
 
(2,596
)
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
In connection with the issuance of non-recourse funding obligations by Golden Gate II, the Company has entered into certain support agreements with Golden Gate II obligating it to provide support payments to Golden Gate II under certain adverse interest rate conditions and to the extent of any reduction in the reinsurance premiums received by Golden Gate II due to an increase in the premium rates charged to PLICO under its third party yearly renewable term reinsurance agreements. Each of these agreements expires on July 10, 2052.
In connection with the Golden Gate V financing transaction, the Company entered into separate Portfolio Maintenance Agreements with Golden Gate V and WCL. The agreements obligate the Company to reimburse Golden Gate V and West Coast Life for other-than-temporary impairment losses on certain asset portfolios above a specified amount. Each of these agreements expires on October 10, 2032.
In connection with the Golden Gate financing transaction, the Company entered into certain support agreements under which it guarantees or otherwise supports certain obligations of Golden Gate. The agreements obligate the Company to reimburse Golden Gate for other-than-temporary impairment losses on certain asset portfolios above a specified amount and to the extent of any reduction in the reinsurance premiums received by Golden Gate due to an increase in the premium rates charged to PLICO under its third party yearly renewable term reinsurance agreements. Each of these agreements expires on January 15, 2034.
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company included in its balance sheets a combined liability for these agreements of $90.0 million and $91.6 million, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, the Company included in its statements of income unrealized gains of $1.5 million and unrealized losses of $42.7 million and $29.3 million, respectively.