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Fair Value Measurements - Unobservable inputs used in determining fair value of embedded derivatives (Details) - Embedded derivatives | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020
Unobservable inputs used by management in determining fair value of embedded derivatives |
Risk margin for uncertainty in cash flows | 0.80%
Minimum |
Unobservable inputs used by management in determining fair value of embedded derivatives |
Adjustment for insurance subsidiary’s credit risk | 1.90%
Surrenders | 4.00%
Partial surrenders | 2.00%
Annuitizations | 0.10%
Deaths | 1.90%
Budgeted option costs | 2.50%
Maximum |
Unobservable inputs used by management in determining fair value of embedded derivatives |
Adjustment for insurance subsidiary’s credit risk | 3.60%
Surrenders | 21.00%
Partial surrenders | 9.00%
Annuitizations | 1.00%
Deaths | 10.60%
Budgeted option costs | 3.30%

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