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Total amount of additions in present value of future profits asset from sources other than acquisitions of insurance entities during the income statement period.

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The amount of other amortization of the present value of future profits asset during the period.

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Rate of interest used in determination of present value of future profits on insurance contract acquired in business combination.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Amount of addition for present value of future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination.

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Amount of amortization expense for present value of future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination from accrued interest on unamortized balance.

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Amount of amortization expense (reversal of amortization expense) for future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination from assumption change.

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Amount of amortization expense (reversal of amortization expense) for future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination from realized investment gain (loss).

No definition available.

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Amount of unrealized investment gain (loss) which decreases (increases) present value of future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination.

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Amount, after accumulated amortization, of present value of future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination.

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