Fair Value (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

The assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis and their corresponding placement in the fair value hierarchy are presented in the tables below. Investments that do not have a readily determinable fair value and are measured at net asset value (or equivalent) as a practical expedient to estimated fair value are excluded from the fair value hierarchy.


	March 31, 2021
	Fair Value Hierarchy						Total Estimated Fair Value
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In millions)
Assets
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. corporate	$	—	$	34,976	$	472	$	35,448
Foreign corporate	—		10,915		195		11,110
U.S. government and agency	2,175		5,488		—		7,663
RMBS	—		7,743		40		7,783
CMBS	—		6,577		—		6,577
State and political subdivision	—		4,521		—		4,521
ABS	—		2,958		86		3,044
Foreign government	—		1,763		—		1,763
Total fixed maturity securities	2,175		74,941		793		77,909
Equity securities	35		63		3		101
Short-term investments	216		96		—		312

Derivative assets: (1)
Interest rate	—		622		—		622
Foreign currency exchange rate	—		166		1		167
Credit	—		24		14		38
Equity market	—		1,249		15		1,264
Total derivative assets	—		2,061		30		2,091
Embedded derivatives within asset host contracts (2)	—		—		197		197
Separate account assets	81		104,090		2		104,173
Total assets	$	2,507	$	181,251	$	1,025	$	184,783
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities: (1)
Interest rate	$	—	$	751	$	—	$	751
Foreign currency exchange rate	—		129		7		136
Credit	—		—		2		2
Equity market	—		1,164		13		1,177
Total derivative liabilities	—		2,044		22		2,066
Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts (2)	—		—		6,971		6,971

Total liabilities	$	—	$	2,044	$	6,993	$	9,037


	December 31, 2020
	Fair Value Hierarchy						Total Estimated Fair Value
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In millions)
Assets
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. corporate	$	—	$	36,789	$	487	$	37,276
Foreign corporate	—		11,178		197		11,375
U.S. government and agency	2,108		6,356		—		8,464
RMBS	—		8,197		22		8,219
CMBS	—		6,692		5		6,697
State and political subdivision	—		4,555		—		4,555
ABS	—		2,841		40		2,881
Foreign government	—		1,832		—		1,832
Total fixed maturity securities	2,108		78,440		751		81,299
Equity securities	31		99		3		133
Short-term investments	1,669		216		—		1,885
Derivative assets: (1)
Interest rate	—		2,094		—		2,094
Foreign currency exchange rate	—		206		1		207
Credit	—		27		14		41
Equity market	—		1,213		14		1,227
Total derivative assets	—		3,540		29		3,569
Embedded derivatives within asset host contracts (2)	—		—		283		283
Separate account assets	86		103,897		3		103,986
Total assets	$	3,894	$	186,192	$	1,069	$	191,155
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities: (1)
Interest rate	$	—	$	200	$	—	$	200
Foreign currency exchange rate	—		137		7		144

Equity market	—		1,660		20		1,680
Total derivative liabilities	—		1,997		27		2,024
Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts (2)	—		—		7,584		7,584

Total liabilities	$	—	$	1,997	$	7,611	$	9,608

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(1)Derivative assets are presented within other invested assets on the consolidated balance sheets and derivative liabilities are presented within other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The amounts are presented gross in the tables above to reflect the presentation on the consolidated balance sheets.

(2)Embedded derivatives within asset host contracts are presented within premiums, reinsurance and other receivables and other invested assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts are presented within policyholder account balances on the consolidated balance sheets.

Fair Value Inputs, Quantitative Information

Certain quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement, and the sensitivity of the estimated fair value to changes in those inputs, for the more significant asset and liability classes measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were as follows at:


					March 31, 2021			December 31, 2020			Impact of Increase in Input on Estimated Fair Value
	Valuation Techniques		Significant Unobservable Inputs		Range			Range
Embedded derivatives
Direct, assumed and ceded guaranteed minimum benefits	•	Option pricing techniques	•	Mortality rates	0.03%	-	12.13%	0.03%	-	12.13%	Decrease (1)
			•	Lapse rates	0.25%	-	15.00%	0.25%	-	15.00%	Decrease (2)
			•	Utilization rates	0.00%	-	25.00%	0.00%	-	25.00%	Increase (3)
			•	Withdrawal rates	0.25%	-	10.00%	0.25%	-	10.00%	(4)
			•	Long-term equity volatilities	16.66%	-	22.21%	16.66%	-	22.21%	Increase (5)
			•	Nonperformance risk spread	0.25%	-	1.45%	0.47%	-	1.97%	Decrease (6)

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(1)Mortality rates vary by age and by demographic characteristics such as gender. The range shown reflects the mortality rate for policyholders between 35 and 90 years old, which represents the majority of the business with living benefits. Mortality rate assumptions are set based on company experience and include an assumption for mortality improvement.

(2)The range shown reflects base lapse rates for major product categories for duration 1-20, which represents majority of business with living benefit riders. Base lapse rates are adjusted at the contract level based on a comparison of the actuarially calculated guaranteed values and the current policyholder account value, as well as other factors, such as the applicability of any surrender charges. A dynamic lapse function reduces the base lapse rate when the guaranteed amount is greater than the account value as in-the-money contracts are less likely to lapse. Lapse rates are also generally assumed to be lower in periods when a surrender charge applies.

(3)The utilization rate assumption estimates the percentage of contract holders with a GMIB or lifetime withdrawal benefit who will elect to utilize the benefit upon becoming eligible in a given year. The range shown represents the floor and cap of the GMIB dynamic election rates across varying levels of in-the-money. For lifetime withdrawal guarantee riders, the assumption is that everyone will begin withdrawals once account value reaches zero which is equivalent to a 100% utilization rate. Utilization rates may vary by the type of guarantee, the amount by which the guaranteed amount is greater than the account value, the contract’s withdrawal history and by the age of the policyholder.

(4)The withdrawal rate represents the percentage of account balance that any given policyholder will elect to withdraw from the contract each year. The withdrawal rate assumption varies by age and duration of the contract, and also by other factors such as benefit type. For any given contract, withdrawal rates vary throughout the period over which cash flows are projected for purposes of valuing the embedded derivative. For GMWBs, any increase (decrease) in withdrawal rates results in an increase (decrease) in the estimated fair value of the guarantees. For GMABs and GMIBs, any increase (decrease) in withdrawal rates results in a decrease (increase) in the estimated fair value.

(5)Long-term equity volatilities represent equity volatility beyond the period for which observable equity volatilities are available. For any given contract, long-term equity volatility rates vary throughout the period over which cash flows are projected for purposes of valuing the embedded derivative.

(6)Nonperformance risk spread varies by duration. For any given contract, multiple nonperformance risk spreads will apply, depending on the duration of the cash flow being discounted for purposes of valuing the embedded derivative.

Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation

The changes in assets and (liabilities) measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were summarized as follows:


	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Fixed Maturity Securities
	Corporate (1)		Structured Securities		State and Political Subdivision		Foreign Government		Equity Securities		Short-term Investments		Net Derivatives (2)		Net Embedded Derivatives (3)		Separate Account Assets (4)
	(In millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Balance, beginning of period	$	684	$	67	$	—	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	2	$	(7,301)	$	3
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) (5) (6)	(1)		—		—		—		—		—		8		665		—
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in AOCI	(22)		—		—		—		—		—		(1)		—		—
Purchases (7)	118		80		—		—		—		—		(2)		—		—
Sales (7)	(4)		(3)		—		—		—		—		—		—		(1)
Issuances (7)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Settlements (7)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		(138)		—
Transfers into Level 3 (8)	4		3		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Transfers out of Level 3 (8)	(112)		(21)		—		—		—		—		1		—		—
Balance, end of period	$	667	$	126	$	—	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	8	$	(6,774)	$	2
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Balance, beginning of period	$	457	$	117	$	73	$	—	$	8	$	5	$	16	$	(4,365)	$	3
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) (5) (6)	(2)		—		—		—		—		—		1		(233)		—
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in AOCI	(44)		(8)		—		—		—		—		31		—		(1)
Purchases (7)	249		65		—		7		—		—		—		—		1
Sales (7)	(11)		(6)		(1)		—		—		(3)		2		—		—
Issuances (7)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Settlements (7)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		(149)		—
Transfers into Level 3 (8)	220		68		—		—		—		—		—		—		1
Transfers out of Level 3 (8)	(31)		(18)		—		—		(4)		—		—		—		—
Balance, end of period	$	838	$	218	$	72	$	7	$	4	$	2	$	50	$	(4,747)	$	4
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) for the instruments still held at March 31, 2021 (9)	$	(1)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	8	$	663	$	—
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income for the instruments still held at March 31, 2021 (9)	$	(22)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(1)	$	—	$	—
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) for the instruments still held at March 31, 2020 (9)	$	(1)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1	$	(242)	$	—
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income for the instruments still held at March 31, 2020 (9)	$	(44)	$	(8)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	30	$	—	$	—

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(1)Comprised of U.S. and foreign corporate securities.

(2)Freestanding derivative assets and liabilities are presented net for purposes of the rollforward.

(3)Embedded derivative assets and liabilities are presented net for purposes of the rollforward.

(4)Investment performance related to separate account assets is fully offset by corresponding amounts credited to contract holders within separate account liabilities. Therefore, such changes in estimated fair value are not recorded in net income (loss). For the purpose of this disclosure, these changes are presented within net investment gains (losses).

(5)Amortization of premium/accretion of discount is included within net investment income. Changes in the allowance for credit losses and direct write-offs are charged to net income (loss) on securities are included in net investment gains (losses). Lapses associated with net embedded derivatives are included in net derivative gains (losses). Substantially all realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) for net derivatives and net embedded derivatives are reported in net derivative gains (losses).

(6)Interest and dividend accruals, as well as cash interest coupons and dividends received, are excluded from the rollforward.

(7)Items purchased/issued and then sold/settled in the same period are excluded from the rollforward. Fees attributed to embedded derivatives are included in settlements.

(8)Gains and losses, in net income (loss) and OCI, are calculated assuming transfers into and/or out of Level 3 occurred at the beginning of the period. Items transferred into and then out of Level 3 in the same period are excluded from the rollforward.

(9)Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) for fixed maturities are reported in either net investment income or net investment gains (losses). Substantially all changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) for net derivatives and net embedded derivatives are reported in net derivative gains (losses).

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Carried at Other Than Fair Value

The carrying values and estimated fair values for such financial instruments, and their corresponding placement in the fair value hierarchy, are summarized as follows at:


	March 31, 2021
			Fair Value Hierarchy
	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Estimated Fair Value
	(In millions)
Assets
Mortgage loans	$	15,607	$	—	$	—	$	16,453	$	16,453
Policy loans	$	844	$	—	$	454	$	537	$	991
Other invested assets	$	55	$	—	$	40	$	15	$	55
Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables	$	3,147	$	—	$	60	$	3,771	$	3,831
Liabilities
Policyholder account balances	$	17,703	$	—	$	—	$	18,738	$	18,738

Long-term debt	$	842	$	—	$	37	$	993	$	1,030
Other liabilities	$	1,126	$	—	$	288	$	848	$	1,136
Separate account liabilities	$	1,358	$	—	$	1,358	$	—	$	1,358


	December 31, 2020
			Fair Value Hierarchy
	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Estimated Fair Value
	(In millions)
Assets
Mortgage loans	$	15,722	$	—	$	—	$	16,836	$	16,836
Policy loans	$	884	$	—	$	475	$	881	$	1,356
Other invested assets	$	54	$	—	$	39	$	15	$	54
Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables	$	3,114	$	—	$	90	$	3,808	$	3,898
Liabilities
Policyholder account balances	$	17,361	$	—	$	—	$	18,962	$	18,962
Long-term debt	$	843	$	—	$	39	$	1,031	$	1,070
Other liabilities	$	891	$	—	$	121	$	787	$	908
Separate account liabilities	$	1,331	$	—	$	1,331	$	—	$	1,331