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Fair Value Measurements - Unobservable inputs used in determining fair value of embedded derivatives (Details) - Embedded derivatives | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017
Unobservable inputs used by management in determining fair value of embedded derivatives |
Risk margin for uncertainty in cash flows | 0.68%
Minimum |
Unobservable inputs used by management in determining fair value of embedded derivatives |
Adjustment for insurance subsidiary's credit risk | 0.20%
Surrenders | 3.00%
Partial surrenders | 2.00%
Annuitizations | 0.10%
Deaths | 1.50%
Budgeted option costs | 2.40%
Maximum |
Unobservable inputs used by management in determining fair value of embedded derivatives |
Adjustment for insurance subsidiary's credit risk | 2.40%
Surrenders | 23.00%
Partial surrenders | 10.00%
Annuitizations | 1.00%
Deaths | 8.00%
Budgeted option costs | 3.70%

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