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Balance Sheet Parenthetical (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Fixed-maturities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost | $ 4,549,534 | $ 4,098,962
Trading securities - at amortized cost | 297,505 | 468,696
Equity securities available for sale—at cost | 125,311 | 139,377
Reinvested Cash Collateral Held Under Securities Lending Agreements | $ 25,561 | $ 11,699

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