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Represents the amount of cash collateral the entity receives for foreign securities loaned, as a percentage of the fair value of the securities.

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Represents the range of typical amortization periods for deferred policy acquisition and sales inducement costs associated with interest-sensitive life, fixed annuities and other investment contracts.

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Represents the range of typical amortization periods for deferred policy acquisition costs associated with property-liability insurance.

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This element represents the range of the typical terms of policies for which property-liability premiums are deferred and earned on a pro-rata basis over the length of the term.

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The usual duration of the entity's securities lending transactions.

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The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the estimated valuation allowance to reduce gross premiums receivable to net realizable value.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the present value of the future profits asset (also known as value of business acquired).

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