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Business and Basis of Presentation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
New Accounting Pronouncements and Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
Effects of Reinsurance
Reinsurance amounts, included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
202220212020
 (in thousands)
Premiums:
Direct(1)$1,868,709 $1,903,865 $1,923,708 
Assumed776 162 184 
Ceded(1)(1,604,277)(1,719,569)(1,831,716)
Net premiums(1)265,208 184,458 92,176 
Policy charges and fee income:
Direct(1)3,034,193 3,348,259 3,491,735 
Assumed(1)594,622 565,814 587,466 
Ceded(1)(2,398,214)(2,613,978)(3,454,881)
Net policy charges and fee income(1)1,230,601 1,300,095 624,320 
Net investment income:
Direct920,674 555,404 372,822 
Assumed1,513 1,049 1,579 
Ceded(38,186)(6,218)(7,051)
Net investment income884,001 550,235 367,350 
Asset administration fees:
Direct351,600 403,359 360,438 
Assumed
Ceded(67,418)(201,182)(341,300)
Net asset administration fees284,182 202,177 19,138 
Other income (loss):
Direct(731,796)227,035 78,445 
Assumed271 (66)(1)
Ceded(1)80,056 35,451 165 
Amortization of reinsurance income(1)4,647 
Net other income(1)(651,469)262,420 83,256 
Realized investment gains (losses), net:
Direct(1)(2)497,016 (388,914)(3,593,799)
Assumed(1)(2)(244,000)12,592 
Ceded(1)(2)83,366 (10,572)3,530,823 
Realized investment gains (losses), net(1)336,382 (386,894)(62,976)
Change in value of market risk benefits, net of related hedging gain (loss):
Direct(1)(181,260)9,096,963 
Ceded(1)(519,321)(13,319,493)
Net change in value of market risk benefits, net of related hedging gain (loss)(1)(700,581)(4,222,530)
Policyholders’ benefits (including change in reserves):
Direct(1)3,362,353 3,215,531 3,584,011 
Assumed(1)1,107,436 905,325 1,055,277 
Ceded(1)(4,011,416)(4,038,146)(4,341,139)
Net policyholders’ benefits (including change in reserves)(1)458,373 82,710 298,149 
Change in estimates of liability for future policy benefits:
Direct(1)1,716,983 99,202 
Assumed(1)679,863 (16,166)
Ceded(1)(2,341,747)(56,028)
Net change in estimates of liability for future policy benefits(1)55,099 27,008 
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances:
Direct(1)805,411 525,038 536,886 
Assumed74,402 138,202 136,153 
Ceded(1)(434,598)(814,629)(439,664)
Net interest credited to policyholders’ account balances(1)445,215 (151,389)233,375 
Reinsurance expense allowances and general and administrative expenses, net of capitalization and amortization(1)(150,374)(2,195,677)(1,589,113)
(1)Amounts for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were adjusted for the implementation of ASU 2018-12: Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts.
(2)Prior period has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation to include reinsurance agreements using the deposit method of accounting.
Unaffiliated reinsurance assumed and ceded amounts included in the table above and in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, were as follows:

20222021(1)2020(1)
(in thousands)
Premiums:
Assumed(2)$149 $162 $184 
Ceded(2)(42,721)(26,143)(10,526)
Policy charges and fee income:
Assumed2,113 
Ceded(81,781)(65,451)(53,871)
Net investment income:
Ceded10,802 687 
Other income (loss):
Assumed270 (68)
Ceded(2)3,243 
Realized investment gains (losses), net:
Assumed(2)778,620 
Ceded(2)82,386 80,540 73,108 
Change in value of market risk benefits, net of related hedging gain (loss):
Ceded(2)(120,663)(130,654)
Policyholders' benefits (including change in reserves):
Assumed2,566 429 949 
Ceded(2)(94,402)(186,927)(69,720)
Change in estimates of liability for future policy benefits:
Ceded(2)(6,824)
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances:
Assumed(95,285)
(1)Prior period has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
(2)Amounts for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were adjusted for the implementation of ASU 2018-12: Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
The following tables show a rollforward for the lines of business that contain DAC balances, along with a reconciliation to the Company's total DAC balance: 
Fixed AnnuitiesVariable AnnuitiesTerm LifeVariable / Universal LifeTotal
 (in thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2021$$$462,099 $2,030,983 $2,493,082 
Capitalization576 32,590 168,760 653,864 855,790 
Amortization expense(1,008)(146,952)(53,775)(123,860)(325,595)
Other(1)84,913 3,921,094 24 4,006,031 
Balance, December 31, 2021$84,481 $3,806,732 $577,084 $2,561,011 $7,029,308 
Capitalization31,494 270,864 127,541 532,678 962,577 
Amortization expense(13,724)(341,142)(55,423)(109,987)(520,276)
Other(2)(365)(540,819)(541,184)
Balance, December 31, 2022$102,251 $3,736,454 $648,837 $2,442,883 $6,930,425 
(1)    Includes the impact of the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture as well as the assuming of DAC upon Affiliated Reinsurance Agreement with FLIAC within Fixed Annuities. See Note 1 and Note 11 for additional information.
(2)    Includes the impact of the reinsurance agreement with Lotus Re. See Note 11 for additional information.

2020
 (in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year$1,855,698 
Capitalization of commissions, sales and issue expenses758,469 
Amortization-Impact of assumption and experience unlocking and true-ups(27,844)
Amortization-All other(112,718)
Change due to unrealized investment gains and losses(39,861)
Other(1)192 
Balance, end of year2,433,936 
Transition adjustments(2)59,146 
Balance after transition, January 1, 2021 $2,493,082 
(1)    Represents the impact of the January 1, 2020 adoption of ASU 2016-13.
(2)    Adjustments for the implementation of ASU 2018-12: Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts.
Liability for Future Policy Benefit (DRL, DRG, Benefit Reserves, DPL, and Additional Insurance Reserves)
The balances of and changes in Benefit Reserves as of and for the periods indicated consist of the three tables presented below: Present Value of Expected Net Premiums rollforward, Present Value of Expected Future Policy Benefits rollforward, and Net Liability for Future Policy Benefits.

December 31, 2022
Present Value of Expected Net Premiums
Term LifeFixed AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$12,485,056 $$12,485,056 
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, beginning of period(1,826,120)(1,826,120)
Balance at original discount rate, beginning of period10,658,936 10,658,936 
Effect of assumption update1,295,294 1,295,294 
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity(112,661)(1,143)(113,804)
Adjusted balance, beginning of period11,841,569 (1,143)11,840,426 
Issuances439,874 30,469 470,343 
Net premiums / considerations collected(1,339,902)(29,326)(1,369,228)
Interest accrual525,149 525,149 
Balance at original discount rate, end of period11,466,690 11,466,690 
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, end of period(554,896)(554,896)
Balance, end of period$10,911,794 $$10,911,794 
December 31, 2022
Present Value of Expected Future Policy Benefits
Term LifeFixed AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$20,937,097 $237,065 $21,174,162 
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, beginning of period(3,607,275)(16,704)(3,623,979)
Balance at original discount rate, beginning of period17,329,822 220,361 17,550,183 
Effect of assumption update1,756,995 1,756,995 
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity(206,175)(1,639)(207,814)
Adjusted balance, beginning of period18,880,642 218,722 19,099,364 
Issuances439,874 30,469 470,343 
Interest accrual888,525 7,836 896,361 
Benefit payments(1,416,823)(27,138)(1,443,961)
Other adjustments5,068 (286)4,782 
Balance at original discount rate, end of period18,797,286 229,603 19,026,889 
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, end of period(962,035)(24,876)(986,911)
Balance, end of period$17,835,251 $204,727 $18,039,978 
Other, end of period2,127 
Total balance, end of period$18,042,105 

December 31, 2022
Net Liability for Future Policy Benefits (Benefit Reserves)
Term LifeFixed AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance, end of period, pre-flooring$6,923,457 $204,727 $7,128,184 
Flooring impact, end of period
Balance, end of period, post-flooring6,923,457 204,727 7,128,184 
Less: Reinsurance recoverable6,497,257 16,460 6,513,717 
Balance after reinsurance recoverable, end of period, post-flooring$426,200 $188,267 $614,467 

December 31, 2021
Present Value of Expected Net Premiums
Term LifeFixed AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$12,791,701 $$12,791,701 
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, beginning of period(2,461,823)(2,461,823)
Balance at original discount rate, beginning of period10,329,878 10,329,878 
Effect of assumption update39,089 39,089 
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity246,712 246,712 
Adjusted balance, beginning of period10,615,679 10,615,679 
Issuances747,703 29,700 777,403 
Net premiums / considerations collected(1,193,642)(29,700)(1,223,342)
Interest accrual489,196 489,196 
Balance at original discount rate, end of period10,658,936 10,658,936 
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, end of period1,826,120 1,826,120 
Balance, end of period$12,485,056 $$12,485,056 
December 31, 2021
Present Value of Expected Future Policy Benefits
Term LifeFixed AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$21,897,943 $237,094 $22,135,037 
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, beginning of period(4,893,834)(27,090)(4,920,924)
Balance at original discount rate, beginning of period17,004,109 210,004 17,214,113 
Effect of assumption update40,236 40,236 
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity268,005 (1,422)266,583 
Adjusted balance, beginning of period17,312,350 208,582 17,520,932 
Issuances747,703 29,700 777,403 
Interest accrual832,663 7,454 840,117 
Benefit payments(1,566,091)(25,328)(1,591,419)
Other adjustments3,197 (47)3,150 
Balance at original discount rate, end of period17,329,822 220,361 17,550,183 
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, end of period3,607,275 16,704 3,623,979 
Balance, end of period$20,937,097 $237,065 $21,174,162 
Other, end of period2,902 
Total balance, end of period$21,177,064 

December 31, 2021
Net Liability for Future Policy Benefits (Benefit Reserves)
Term LifeFixed AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance, end of period, pre-flooring$8,452,041 $237,065 $8,689,106 
Flooring impact, end of period951 951 
Balance, end of period, post-flooring8,452,992 237,065 8,690,057 
Less: Reinsurance recoverable7,855,802 19,314 7,875,116 
Balance after reinsurance recoverable, end of period, post-flooring$597,190 $217,751 $814,941 

The following tables provide supplemental information related to the balances of and changes in Benefit Reserves included in the disaggregated tables above, on a gross (direct and assumed) basis, as of and for the periods indicated:
December 31, 2022
Term LifeFixed Annuities
($ in thousands)
Undiscounted expected future gross premiums$22,223,836 $0
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at original discount rate)$15,322,180 $0
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at current discount rate)$14,587,657 $0
Undiscounted expected future benefits and expenses$29,330,574 $306,286
Interest accrual$363,375 $7,836
Gross premiums$1,831,360 $32,105
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at original discount rate)117
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at current discount rate)106
Weighted-average interest rate (at original discount rate)5.23 %3.60 %
Weighted-average interest rate (at current discount rate)5.39 %5.33 %
December 31, 2021
Term LifeFixed Annuities
($ in thousands)
Undiscounted expected future gross premiums$24,005,621 $
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at original discount rate)$16,246,950 $
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at current discount rate)$19,102,730 $
Undiscounted expected future benefits and expenses$27,127,403 $293,095 
Interest accrual$343,467 $7,454 
Gross premiums$1,822,261 $35,672 
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at original discount rate)107
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at current discount rate)117
Weighted-average interest rate (at original discount rate)5.30 %3.47 %
Weighted-average interest rate (at current discount rate)2.55 %2.49 %
For additional information regarding observable market information and the techniques used to determine the interest rate assumptions seen above, see Note 2.
The balances of and changes in Deferred Profit Liability as of and for the periods indicated are as follows:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Fixed Annuities
(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$15,765 $9,959 
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity1,250 1,247 
Adjusted balance, beginning of period17,015 11,206 
Profits deferred2,511 5,823 
Interest accrual616 529 
Amortization(1,909)(1,793)
Other adjustments(40)
Balance, end of period18,193 15,765 
Less: Reinsurance recoverable1,684 1,726 
Balance after reinsurance recoverable$16,509 $14,039 
    
The following table provides supplemental information related to the balances of and changes in Deferred Profit Liability, included in the disaggregated table above, on a gross (direct and assumed) basis, as of and for the period indicated:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Fixed Annuities
(in thousands)
Revenue(1)$(2,428)$(5,805)
Interest accrual616 529 
(1) Represents the gross premiums collected in changes in deferred profit liability.
AIR represents the additional liability for annuitization, death, or other insurance benefits, including GMDB and GMIB contract features, that are above and beyond the contractholder's account balance.

The following table shows a rollforward of AIR balances for variable and universal life products for the periods indicated:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Balance, including amounts in AOCI, beginning of period, post-flooring$11,660,527 $10,878,087 
Flooring impact and amounts in AOCI(896,931)(1,169,972)
Balance, excluding amounts in AOCI, beginning of period, pre-flooring10,763,596 9,708,115 
Effect of assumption update2,197,592 (1,243)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity(223,185)53,125 
Adjusted balance, beginning of period12,738,003 9,759,997 
Assessments collected(1)961,924 848,263 
Interest accrual433,631 344,789 
Benefits paid(199,877)(189,453)
Balance, excluding amounts in AOCI, end of period, pre-flooring13,933,681 10,763,596 
Flooring impact and amounts in AOCI(1,269,236)896,931 
Balance, including amounts in AOCI, end of period, post-flooring12,664,445 11,660,527 
Less: Reinsurance recoverable12,458,184 11,419,340 
Balance after reinsurance recoverable, including amounts in AOCI, end of period$206,261 $241,187 
(1) Represents the portion of gross assessments required to fund the future policy benefits.


December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
($ in thousands)
Interest accrual$433,631 $344,789 
Gross assessments$1,367,796 $1,674,305 
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at original discount rate)2322
Weighted-average interest rate (at original discount rate)3.37 %3.37 %
The following table presents the reconciliation of the ending balances from the above rollforwards, Benefit Reserves, Additional Insurance Reserves, and Deferred Profit Liability including other liabilities, gross of related reinsurance recoverables, to the total liability for Future Policy Benefits as reported on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of the periods indicated:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Benefit reserves, end of period, post-flooring$7,128,184 $8,690,057 
Additional insurance reserves, including amounts in AOCI, end of period, post-flooring12,664,445 11,660,527 
Deferred profit liability, end of period, post-flooring18,193 15,765 
Subtotal of amounts disclosed above19,810,822 20,366,349 
Other Future policy benefits reserves(1)1,018,211 1,144,400 
Total Future policy benefits$20,829,033 $21,510,749 
(1)Represents balances for which disaggregated rollforward disclosures are not required, including unpaid claims and claims expenses, and incurred but not reported and in course of settlement claim liabilities.
The following tables present revenue and interest expense related to Benefit Reserves, Additional Insurance Reserves, and Deferred Profit Liability, as well as related revenue and interest expense not presented in the above supplemental tables in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations for the periods indicated:

December 31, 2022
Revenues(1)
Term LifeVariable/ Universal LifeFixed AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Benefit reserves$1,831,360 $$32,105 $1,863,465 
Additional insurance reserves1,367,796 1,367,796 
Deferred profit liability(2,428)(2,428)
Total$1,831,360 $1,367,796 $29,677 $3,228,833 

December 31, 2021
Revenues(1)
Term LifeVariable/ Universal LifeFixed AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Benefit reserves$1,822,261 $$35,672 $1,857,933 
Additional insurance reserves1,674,305 1,674,305 
Deferred profit liability(5,805)(5,805)
Total$1,822,261 $1,674,305 $29,867 $3,526,433 

(1)Represents "Gross premiums" for benefit reserves; "Gross assessments" for additional insurance reserves; and "Revenue" for deferred profit liability.

December 31, 2022
Interest Expense
Term LifeVariable/ Universal LifeFixed AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Benefit reserves$363,375 $$7,836 $371,211 
Additional insurance reserves433,631 433,631 
Deferred profit liability616 616 
Total$363,375 $433,631 $8,452 $805,458 

December 31, 2021
Interest Expense
Term LifeVariable/ Universal LifeFixed AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Benefit reserves$343,467 $$7,454 $350,921 
Additional insurance reserves344,789 344,789 
Deferred profit liability529 529 
Total$343,467 $344,789 $7,983 $696,239 
Additional Liability, Long-Duration Insurance (URR and Cost of Reinsurance)
The balances of and changes in URR as of and for the periods ended are as follows:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Variable Life / Universal Life
(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$2,398,788 $1,745,269 
Unearned revenue799,185760,153
Amortization expense(129,525)(106,634)
Other adjustments(1,112)
Balance, end of period3,067,336 2,398,788 
Less: Reinsurance recoverables1,542,900939,798
Unearned revenue reserve net of reinsurance recoverables$1,524,436 $1,458,990 
Market Risk Benefits
The following tables show a rollforward of MRB balances for variable annuity products, along with a reconciliation to the Company’s total net MRB positions as of the following dates:
December 31, 2022
Variable AnnuitiesLess: Reinsured Market Risk BenefitsTotal, Net of Reinsurance
(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$8,884,362 $(906,484)$7,977,878 
Effect of cumulative changes in non-performance risk287,605 287,605 
Balance, beginning of period, before effect of changes in non-performance risk9,171,967 (906,484)8,265,483 
Attributed fees collected1,249,956 (147,727)1,102,229 
Claims paid(64,406)3,456 (60,950)
Interest accrual143,483 (13,438)130,045 
Actual in force different from expected105,996 (9,968)96,028 
Effect of changes in interest rates(7,271,427)767,394 (6,504,033)
Effect of changes in equity markets3,103,563 (326,575)2,776,988 
Effect of assumption update(160,597)23,171 (137,426)
Effect of changes in current period counterparty non-performance risk187,910 187,910 
Balance, end of period, before effect of changes in non-performance risk6,278,535 (422,261)5,856,274 
Effect of cumulative changes in non-performance risk(1,727,910)(1,727,910)
Balance, end of period$4,550,625 $(422,261)$4,128,364 

December 31, 2021
Variable AnnuitiesLess: Reinsured Market Risk BenefitsTotal, Net of Reinsurance
(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$13,577,543 $(13,589,575)$(12,032)
Effect of cumulative changes in non-performance risk722,837 722,837 
Balance, beginning of period, before effect of changes in non-performance risk14,300,380 (13,589,575)710,805 
Attributed fees collected1,368,434 (759,997)608,437 
Claims paid(29,401)14,648 (14,753)
Interest accrual24,824 (16,593)8,231 
Actual in force different from expected(19,290)22,687 3,397 
Effect of changes in interest rates(3,461,436)3,240,588 (220,848)
Effect of changes in equity markets(2,789,777)2,070,833 (718,944)
Effect of assumption update(221,767)221,767 
Other(1)8,223,470 8,223,470 
Effect of changes in current period counterparty non-performance risk(334,312)(334,312)
Balance, end of period, before effect of changes in non-performance risk9,171,967 (906,484)8,265,483 
Effect of cumulative changes in non-performance risk(287,605)(287,605)
Balance, end of period$8,884,362 $(906,484)$7,977,878 
(1)     Includes the impact of the 2021 Variable Annuities Recapture. See Note 1 for additional information.
The following table presents accompanying information to the rollforward table above. See Note 9 for information on "Net amount at risk".
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Variable Annuities
($ in thousands)
Net amount at risk(1)$12,141,947 $2,566,157 
Weighted-average attained age of contractholders6866
(1) For contracts with multiple benefit features, the highest net amount at risk for each contract is included.

The table below reconciles MRB asset and liability positions as of the following dates:
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Variable Annuities
(in thousands)
Market risk benefit assets$1,393,237 $1,786,565 
Market risk benefit liabilities5,521,601 9,764,443 
Net liability$4,128,364 $7,977,878 
Impacts of Recapture  
New Accounting Pronouncements and Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
Effects of Reinsurance
Affiliated Asset Transfers
AffiliatePeriodTransactionSecurity TypeFair ValueBook ValueAPIC/ Retained Earnings Increase/(Decrease)Realized Investment Gain/(Loss), NetDerivative Gain/(Loss)
(in millions)
PALACJuly 1, 2021PurchaseDerivatives, Fixed Maturities, Equity Securities, Commercial Mortgages and JV/LP Investments$4,908 $4,908 $$$
Prudential InsuranceJuly 1, 2021Contributed CapitalFixed Maturities$3,420 $3,420 $3,420 $$
Transition adjustment from the adoption of ASU 2018-12  
New Accounting Pronouncements and Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
Accounting Standards of New Guidance on Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position:

December 31, 2022
IMPACTED LINES ONLYAs Previously ReportedEffect of
Change
As Currently Reported
(in thousands)
Deferred policy acquisition costs$6,616,097 $314,328 $6,930,425 
Reinsurance recoverables34,561,825 2,534,737 37,096,562 
Deferred sales inducements275,574 105,930 381,504 
Income tax assets1,873,740 (178,989)1,694,751 
Market risk benefit assets1,393,237 1,393,237 
Other assets1,327,393 4,034 1,331,427 
       TOTAL ASSETS$189,299,841 $4,173,277 $193,473,118 
Policyholders’ account balances$41,748,241 $164,295 $41,912,536 
Future policy benefits23,204,533 (2,375,500)20,829,033 
Market risk benefit liabilities5,521,601 5,521,601 
Other liabilities3,407,156 190,217 3,597,373 
       Total liabilities184,936,310 3,500,613 188,436,923 
Retained earnings / (accumulated deficit)(95,583)(898,571)(994,154)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,581,300)1,571,235 (10,065)
       Total equity4,363,531 672,664 5,036,195 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$189,299,841 $4,173,277 $193,473,118 

December 31, 2021
IMPACTED LINES ONLYAs Previously ReportedEffect of
Change
As Currently Reported
(in thousands)
Deferred policy acquisition costs$6,830,972 $198,336 $7,029,308 
Reinsurance recoverables38,598,767 1,845,429 40,444,196 
Deferred sales inducements374,649 39,970 414,619 
Income tax assets1,316,879 (69,019)1,247,860 
Market risk benefit assets1,786,565 1,786,565 
Other assets1,140,948 240,881 1,381,829 
       TOTAL ASSETS$221,661,364 $4,042,162 $225,703,526 
Policyholders’ account balances$35,361,795 $368,885 $35,730,680 
Future policy benefits27,927,029 (6,416,280)21,510,749 
Market risk benefit liabilities9,764,443 9,764,443 
Other liabilities2,264,477 66,212 2,330,689 
       Total liabilities215,706,270 3,783,260 219,489,530 
Retained earnings / (accumulated deficit)(437,332)209,883 (227,449)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)347,435 49,019 396,454 
       Total equity5,955,094 258,902 6,213,996 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$221,661,364 $4,042,162 $225,703,526 
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Year Ended, December 31, 2022
IMPACTED LINES ONLYAs Previously ReportedEffect of
Change
As Currently Reported
(in thousands)
REVENUES
Premiums$274,783 $(9,575)$265,208 
Policy charges and fee income1,731,957 (501,356)1,230,601 
Other income (loss)(661,860)10,391 (651,469)
Realized investment gains (losses), net1,041,435 (705,053)336,382 
Change in value of market risk benefits, net of related hedging gain (loss)(700,581)(700,581)
TOTAL REVENUES3,554,498 (1,906,174)1,648,324 
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Policyholders’ benefits609,392 (151,019)458,373 
Change in estimates of liability for future policy benefits55,099 55,099 
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances517,488 (72,273)445,215 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs857,385 (337,109)520,276 
General, administrative and other expenses1,154,229 2,235 1,156,464 
TOTAL BENEFITS AND EXPENSES3,138,494 (503,067)2,635,427 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF OPERATING JOINT VENTURE416,004 (1,403,107)(987,103)
Income tax expense (benefit)(882)(294,653)(295,535)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF OPERATING JOINT VENTURE416,886 (1,108,454)(691,568)
NET INCOME (LOSS)$341,749 $(1,108,454)$(766,705)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
  Net unrealized investment gains (losses)
(2,430,238)176,201 (2,254,037)
  Interest rate remeasurement of future policy benefits310,353 310,353 
  Gain (loss) from changes in non-performance risk on market risk benefits1,440,305 1,440,305 
Total(2,439,575)1,926,859 (512,716)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income (loss)(510,840)404,643 (106,197)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes(1,928,735)1,522,216 (406,519)
Comprehensive income (loss)$(1,586,986)$413,762 $(1,173,224)
Year Ended December 31, 2021
IMPACTED LINES ONLYAs Previously ReportedEffect of
Change
As Currently Reported
(in thousands)
REVENUES
Premiums$203,676 $(19,218)$184,458 
Policy charges and fee income1,529,757 (229,662)1,300,095 
Other income (loss)267,208 (4,788)262,420 
Realized investment gains (losses), net(5,295,406)4,908,512 (386,894)
Change in value of market risk benefits, net of related hedging gain (loss)(4,222,530)(4,222,530)
TOTAL REVENUES(2,542,353)432,314 (2,110,039)
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Policyholders’ benefits655,910 (573,200)82,710 
Change in estimates of liability for future policy benefits27,008 27,008 
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances(114,585)(36,804)(151,389)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs342,118 (16,523)325,595 
General, administrative and other expenses(523,925)151 (523,774)
TOTAL BENEFITS AND EXPENSES359,518 (599,368)(239,850)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF OPERATING JOINT VENTURE(2,901,871)1,031,682 (1,870,189)
Income tax expense (benefit)(691,439)216,653 (474,786)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF OPERATING JOINT VENTURE(2,210,432)815,029 (1,395,403)
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(2,209,730)$815,029 $(1,394,701)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
  Net unrealized investment gains (losses)
(247,176)36,690 (210,486)
  Interest rate remeasurement of future policy benefits37,274 37,274 
  Gain (loss) from changes in non-performance risk on market risk benefits(435,232)(435,232)
Total(251,067)(361,268)(612,335)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income (loss)(52,374)(75,867)(128,241)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes(198,693)(285,401)(484,094)
Comprehensive income (loss)$(2,408,423)$529,628 $(1,878,795)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
Year Ended December 31, 2022
IMPACTED LINES ONLYAs Previously ReportedEffect of
Change
As Currently Reported
(in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$341,749 $(1,108,454)$(766,705)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Policy charges and fee income(78,754)210,690 131,936 
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances517,488 (72,273)445,215 
Realized investment (gains) losses, net(1,041,435)705,053 (336,382)
Change in value of market risk benefits, net of related hedging (gains) losses700,581 700,581 
Change in:
Future policy benefits and other insurance liabilities2,407,887 1,335,893 3,743,780 
Reinsurance recoverables(1,181,692)(1,072,598)(2,254,290)
Deferred policy acquisition costs(105,194)(337,109)(442,303)
Income taxes(40,095)(294,674)(334,769)
Other, net(1)1,635,056 (67,109)1,567,947 
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities$1,824,964 $$1,824,964 
(1)    Prior period has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.


Year Ended December 31, 2021
IMPACTED LINES ONLYAs Previously ReportedEffect of
Change
As Currently Reported
(in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$(2,209,730)$815,029 $(1,394,701)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Policy charges and fee income(21,763)187,438 165,675 
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances(114,585)(36,804)(151,389)
Realized investment (gains) losses, net5,295,406 (4,908,512)386,894 
Change in value of market risk benefits, net of related hedging (gains) losses4,222,530 4,222,530 
Change in:
Future policy benefits and other insurance liabilities2,080,967 (249,447)1,831,520 
Reinsurance recoverables(1,304,306)169,623 (1,134,683)
Deferred policy acquisition costs(3,926,121)(141,825)(4,067,946)
Income taxes(1,082,459)240,352 (842,107)
Other, net(1)1,674,972 (298,384)1,376,588 
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities$(883,941)$$(883,941)
(1)    Prior period has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

The following tables detail the January 1, 2021 transition adjustments by providing a rollforward of the ending reported balances as of December 31, 2020 to the opening balances as of January 1, 2021 for retained earnings, accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and the impacted insurance-related balances.
January 1, 2021
Retained Earnings
(in thousands)
Balance after-tax, prior to transition $1,772,398 
Reclassification of market risk benefits non-performance risk to accumulated other comprehensive income(1)
(722,837)
Updates to certain universal life contract liabilities(2)(116,120)
Other(3)72,950 
Total pre-tax adjustments(766,007)
Tax impacts160,861 
Balance after-tax, after transition
$1,167,252 
(1)    Reflects the cumulative impact of changes in the fair value of market risk benefits (“MRB”) non-performance risk (“NPR”) from the date of contract issuance to January 1, 2021. These amounts were previously recorded in retained earnings but are now reflected in AOCI under the new guidance.
(2)    Reflects the impact on additional insurance reserves ("AIR") and other related balances primarily related to the no-lapse guarantee features on certain universal life contracts. For additional information, see Note 2.
(3)    Primarily reflects the reassessment of deferred reinsurance gains ("DRG") and losses ("DRL").


January 1, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(in thousands)
Balance after-tax, prior to transition$546,128 
Interest rate remeasurement of future policy benefits
(196,526)
Reclassification of market risk benefits non-performance risk to accumulated other comprehensive income(1)722,837 
Unwinding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses(2)(102,042)
Change in operating joint ventures(753)
Total pre-tax adjustments423,516 
Tax impacts(89,096)
Balance after-tax, after transition$880,548 
(1)    Reflects the cumulative impact of changes in NPR on the fair value of market risk benefits from the date of contract issuance to January 1, 2021. These amounts were previously recorded in retained earnings but are now reflected in AOCI under the new guidance.
(2)    Primarily reflects amounts related to DAC and other balances as unrealized investment gains or losses no longer impact the amortization pattern of such balances under the new guidance. Also includes the impacts from updates to reserves and other related balances for certain universal life contracts. For additional information, see Note 2.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
January 1, 2021
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Term LifeVariable/Universal LifeTotal
(in thousands)
Balance prior to transition$462,098 $1,971,838 $2,433,936 
Unwinding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses74,702 74,702 
Other(1)(15,557)(15,556)
Balance after transition$462,099 $2,030,983 $2,493,082 
(1)    Represents miscellaneous model refinements.
Liability for Future Policy Benefit (DRL, DRG, Benefit Reserves, DPL, and Additional Insurance Reserves)
January 1, 2021
Deferred Reinsurance Losses(1)
Variable AnnuitiesTerm LifeVariable/Universal LifeTotal
(in thousands)
Balance prior to transition$118,579 $87,932 $27,167 $233,678 
Unwinding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses14,804 14,804 
Effect of change in reserve basis to market risk benefits141,032 141,032 
Effect of change in SOP 03-1 reserve basis(27,167)(27,167)
Balance after transition$274,415 $87,932 $$362,347 
(1)    Deferred reinsurance losses are included in “Other assets.”

January 1, 2021
Deferred Reinsurance Gains(1)
Variable/Universal Life
(in thousands)
Balance prior to transition$134,213 
Effect of change in SOP 03-1 reserve basis40,046 
Balance after transition$174,259 
(1)    Deferred reinsurance gains are included in “Other liabilities.”

January 1, 2021
Benefit Reserves(1)
Term LifeLife Insurance - TaiwanOther(2)Total
(in thousands)
Balance prior to transition$6,674,490 $1,592,329 $219,744 $8,486,563 
Changes in cash flow assumptions and other activity(259)43,233 (7,283)35,691 
Balance after transition, at original discount rate6,674,231 1,635,562 212,461 8,522,254 
Cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions2,432,010 3,316,991 27,818 5,776,819 
Balance after transition, at current discount rate9,106,241 4,952,553 240,279 14,299,073 
Less: Reinsurance recoverable8,536,200 4,952,553 239,874 13,728,627 
Balance after transition, net of reinsurance recoverable$570,041 $$405 $570,446 
(1)    Benefit reserves, excluding amounts for reinsurance recoverable, are included in "Future policy benefits". For additional information on the liability for
    future policy benefits, see Note 8.
(2)    Other includes fixed annuities and retirement products.

January 1, 2021
Deferred Profit Liability(1)
Life Insurance - TaiwanOther(2)Total
(in thousands)
Balance prior to transition$49,127 $1,689 $50,816 
Changes in benefit reserves(6,671)8,521 1,850 
Balance after transition42,456 10,210 52,666 
Less: Reinsurance recoverable42,456 10,210 52,666 
Balance after transition, net of reinsurance recoverable$$$
(1)    Deferred profit liability ("DPL"), excluding amounts for reinsurance recoverable, is included in "Future policy benefits". For additional information regarding the liability for future policy benefits, see Note 8.
(2)    Other includes fixed annuities and retirement products.
January 1, 2021
Additional Insurance Reserves(1)
Variable/Universal LifeVariable AnnuitiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance prior to transition$9,363,585 $588,311 $9,951,896 
Unwinding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses(1,426,811)(53,889)(1,480,700)
Balance prior to transition, excluding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses7,936,774 534,422 8,471,196 
Reclassification of future policy benefits additional insurance reserves to market risk benefits(534,422)(534,422)
Updates to certain universal life contract liabilities(2)
1,771,341 1,771,341 
Balance after transition, excluding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses9,708,115 9,708,115 
Amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses after transition1,169,972 1,169,972 
Balance after transition10,878,087 10,878,087 
Less: Reinsurance recoverable10,685,150 10,685,150 
Balance after transition, net of reinsurance recoverable$192,937 $$192,937 
(1)    AIR, excluding amounts for reinsurance recoverable, are included in "Future policy benefits". For additional information regarding the liability for future policy benefits, see Note 8.
(2)    For additional information regarding updates to reserves and other related balances for certain universal life contracts, see Note 2.
Additional Liability, Long-Duration Insurance (URR and Cost of Reinsurance)
January 1, 2021
Unearned Revenue Reserves(1)
Variable/Universal Life
(in thousands)
Balance prior to transition$1,377,669 
Unwinding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses and other activity367,599 
Balance after transition1,745,268 
Less: Reinsurance recoverable751,517 
Balance after transition, net of reinsurance recoverable$993,751 
(1)    Unearned revenue reserves ("URR") are included in "Policyholders' account balances". For additional information regarding the liability for policyholders' account balances, see Note 9.
January 1, 2021
Cost of Reinsurance(1)
Variable/Universal Life
(in thousands)
Balance prior to transition$602,294 
Unwinding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses(246,899)
Balance prior to transition, excluding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses355,395 
Impact from updates to certain universal life contract liabilities(2) 81,920 
Balance after transition, excluding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses437,315 
Amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses after transition191,098 
Balance after transition$628,413 
(1)    Cost of reinsurance is included in "Other liabilities".
(2)    For additional information regarding updates to reserves and other related balances for certain universal life contracts, see Note 2.
Market Risk Benefits
January 1, 2021
Market Risk Benefits(1)
Variable Annuities
(in thousands)
Liability for guaranteed benefits recorded at fair value, prior to transition$13,227,814 
Additional insurance reserves to be reclassed to market risk benefits, prior to transition, excluding amounts related to unrealized investment gains and losses534,422 
Total liability prior to transition13,762,236 
Change in reserve basis to market risk benefits framework(184,693)
Market risk benefits after transition, at current non-performance risk value13,577,543 
Less: Reinsured market risk benefits13,589,575 
Market risk benefits after transition, net of reinsurance(12,032)
Market risk benefits after transition, at contract inception non-performance risk value14,300,380 
Cumulative change in non-performance risk722,837 
Market risk benefits after transition, at current non-performance risk value$13,577,543 
(1)    For additional information regarding market risk benefits, see Note 10.