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Segment Information - Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Segment Information: Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted |  |
Net realized capital gains (losses) | $ 151.4 | $ 131.4
Derivative and hedging-related revenue adjustments | (38.4) | (13.6)
Market value adjustments to fee revenues | (0.4) |
Adjustments related to equity method investments | (7.1) | (7.4)
Adjustments related to sponsored investment funds | 5.0 | 3.9
Recognition of front-end fee revenue | (7.5) | 15.7
Net realized capital gains (losses), net of related revenue adjustments | 103.0 | 130.0
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and other actuarial balances | 33.8 | (219.4)
Capital (gains) losses distributed | (20.4) | 43.4
Market value adjustments of embedded derivatives | (1.5) | (23.4)
Pre-tax net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | $ 114.9 | $ (69.4)

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- Definition Adjustment to move amounts reported in operating expenses and benefits, claims and settlement expenses to net realized capital gains (losses) for segment profit (loss) reporting related to the portion of amortization expense from deferred acquisition costs and other actuarial balances, respectively, attributable to the portion of estimated gross profits related to net realized capital gains (losses). + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Net impact to revenue of (1) adjustment for periodic settlements and accruals on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments to move that amount from net realized capital gains (losses) to net investment income for segment profit (loss) reporting, (2) adjustment for mark-to-market adjustments on derivatives and hedged items to move that amount from net investment income to net realized capital gains (losses) for segment profit (loss) reporting and (3) amortization of the cumulative fair value adjustment for assets that have had fair value hedge accounting terminated to move that amount from net investment income to net realized capital gains (losses) for segment profit (loss) reporting. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Adjustment to move amounts reported in fees and other revenues to net realized capital gains (losses) for segment profit (loss) reporting related to amortization of unearned revenue reserves attributable to the portion of estimated gross profits related to net realized capital gains (losses). + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Net realized capital gains (losses) net of recognition of deferred front-end fee revenues for sales charges on retirement products and services and certain market value adjustments to fee revenues. It excludes periodic settlements and accruals on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Pre-tax net realized capital gains (losses) are net of related changes in the amortization pattern of deferred acquisition costs and related actuarial balances, recognition of deferred front-end fee revenues for sales charges on retirement and life insurance products and services, amortization of hedge accounting book value adjustments for certain discontinued hedges, net realized capital gains and losses distributed, noncontrolling interest capital gains and losses, certain adjustments related to seed money and certain market value adjustments to fee revenues. Pre-tax net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted, exclude periodic settlements and accruals on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments and exclude certain market value adjustments of embedded derivatives and realized capital gains (losses) associated with our exited group medical insurance business. + References No definition available. + Details
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