v3.19.2
Investments (Changes in Net Unrealized Gains/Losses on Investments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended |
6 Months Ended |
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Investment Holdings [Line Items] |
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Fixed maturity securities held for investment carried at amortized cost |
$ 0
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$ (1,445)
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$ 0
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$ (8,466)
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Investments carried at fair value, fixed maturity securities, available for sale |
1,383,290
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(594,906)
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2,900,810
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(1,810,601)
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Adjustment for effect on other balance sheet accounts: |
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Deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements |
(704,445)
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316,964
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(1,505,346)
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960,287
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Deferred income tax asset/liability |
(142,558)
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58,366
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(293,048)
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178,567
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Total adjustment for effect on other balance sheet accounts |
(847,003)
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375,330
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(1,798,394)
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1,138,854
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Change in net unrealized gains/losses on investments carried at fair value |
536,287
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(219,576)
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1,102,416
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(671,747)
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Fixed Maturity Securities |
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Investment Holdings [Line Items] |
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Investments carried at fair value, fixed maturity securities, available for sale |
$ 1,383,290
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$ (594,906)
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$ 2,900,810
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$ (1,810,601)
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