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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016
or
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission file number 001-32293
 
 
 
HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Connecticut
 
06-0974148
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut 06155
(Address of principal executive offices)
(860) 547-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Indicate by check mark:
 
Yes
 
No
•       whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
 
x
 
 
¨
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
•       whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
 
x
 
 
¨
 
 
•       whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o 
Non Accelerated filer x 
Smaller reporting company o 
 
•       whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)
¨
  
x
As of October 28, 2016, there were outstanding 1,000 shares of Common Stock, $5,690 par value per share, of the registrant.
The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction (H) (1) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format.

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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Item
Description
Page
 
 
1.
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations — For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets — As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015
 
2.
3.
4.
 
 
1.
1A.
6.
 
 

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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements contained herein are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” and similar references to future periods.
Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding economic, competitive, legislative and other developments. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. They have been made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect upon Hartford Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). Future developments may not be in line with management’s expectations or may have unanticipated effects. Actual results could differ materially from expectations, depending on the evolution of various factors, including the risks and uncertainties identified below, as well as risk factors described in such forward-looking statements or in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors in the Company’s 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report and those identified from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Risks Relating to Economic, Market and Political Conditions:
challenges related to the Company's current operating environment, including global political, economic and market conditions, and the effect of financial market disruptions, economic downturns or other potentially adverse macroeconomic developments on the attractiveness of our products, the returns in our investment portfolios and the hedging costs associated with our runoff annuity block;
the financial impacts on the Company relating to the announcement of the referendum vote on June 23, 2016, by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union;
financial risk related to the continued reinvestment of our investment portfolios and performance of our hedge program for our runoff annuity block;
market risks associated with our business, including changes in interest rates, credit spreads, equity prices, market volatility and foreign exchange rates, commodities prices, and implied volatility levels;
the impact on our investment portfolio if our investment portfolio is concentrated in any particular segment of the economy;
Risks Relating to Estimates, Assumptions and Valuations:
risk associated with the use of analytical models in making decisions in key areas such as capital management, hedging, and reserving;
the potential for differing interpretations of the methodologies, estimations and assumptions that underlie the valuation of the Company’s financial instruments that could result in changes to investment valuations;
the subjective determinations that underlie the Company’s evaluation of other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale securities;
the potential for further acceleration of deferred policy acquisition cost amortization;
the potential for valuation allowances against deferred tax assets;
Financial Strength, Credit and Counterparty Risks:
the impact on our statutory capital of various factors, including many that are outside the Company’s control, which can in turn affect our credit and financial strength ratings, cost of capital, regulatory compliance and other aspects of our business and results;
risks to our business, financial position, prospects and results associated with negative rating actions or downgrades in the Company's financial strength and credit ratings or negative rating actions or downgrades relating to our investments;
losses due to nonperformance or defaults by others, including sourcing partners, derivative counterparties and other third parties;
the potential for losses due to our reinsurers’ unwillingness or inability to meet their obligations under reinsurance contracts and the availability, pricing and adequacy of reinsurance to protect the Company against losses;
Insurance Industry and Product-Related Risks:
volatility in our statutory earnings and earnings calculated in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and potential material changes to our results resulting from our adjustment of our risk management program to emphasize protection of economic value;

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the possibility of a pandemic, or other natural or man-made disaster that may adversely affect our businesses;
the possible occurrence of terrorist attacks and the Company’s ability to contain its exposure, including limitations on coverage from the federal government under applicable reinsurance terrorism laws;
Regulatory and Legal Risks:
the cost and other effects of increased regulation as a result of the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, and the potential effect of other domestic and foreign regulatory developments, including those that could adversely impact the Company’s operating costs and required capital levels;
unfavorable judicial or legislative developments;
the impact of changes in federal or state tax laws;
the impact of potential changes in accounting principles and related financial reporting requirements;
Other Strategic and Operational Risks:
risks associated with the runoff of our annuity book of business;
the risks, challenges and uncertainties associated with The Hartford's expense reduction initiatives and other actions, which may include divestitures or restructurings;
the Company’s ability to maintain the availability of its systems and safeguard the security of its data in the event of a disaster, cyber or other information security incident or other unanticipated event;
the risk that our framework for managing operational risks may not be effective in mitigating material risk and loss to the Company;
the potential for difficulties arising from outsourcing and similar third-party relationships; and
the Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and defend against claims of infringement.
Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this document speaks only as of the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q. Factors or events that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.Financial Statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholder of
Hartford Life Insurance Company
Hartford, Connecticut

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Hartford Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of September 30, 2016, and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, and statements of changes in stockholder's equity and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in stockholder’s equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 26, 2016, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.






/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Hartford, Connecticut
October 28, 2016


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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In millions)
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
 
(Unaudited)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
Fee income and other
$
246

$
261

 
$
746

$
816

Earned premiums
124

27

 
180

73

Net investment income
363

364

 
1,030

1,129

Net realized capital gains (losses):
 
 
 
 
 
Total other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses
(12
)
(25
)
 
(24
)
(34
)
OTTI losses recognized in other comprehensive income (losses) ("OCI")

1

 
1

2

Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
(12
)
(24
)
 
(23
)
(32
)
Other net realized capital gains (losses)
(19
)
2

 
(122
)
14

Total net realized capital losses
(31
)
(22
)
 
(145
)
(18
)
Total revenues
702

630

 
1,811

2,000

Benefits, losses and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
Benefits, loss and loss adjustment expenses
405

360

 
1,096

993

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC")
81

34

 
100

73

Insurance operating costs and other expenses
124

126

 
365

406

Reinsurance gain on dispositions

(20
)
 

(28
)
Dividends to policyholders


 
1


Total benefits, losses and expenses
610

500

 
1,562

1,444

Income before income taxes
92

130

 
249

556

Income tax expense
13

12

 
24

63

Net income
79

118

 
225

493

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

1

 

1

Net income attributable to Hartford Life Insurance Company
$
79

$
117

 
$
225

$
492

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
 
(Unaudited)
Net income
$
79

$
118

 
$
225

$
493

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in net unrealized gain on securities
137

(87
)
 
591

(451
)
Changes in net gain on cash flow hedging instruments
(14
)
13

 
6

5

Changes in foreign currency translation adjustments


 
1


    OCI, net of tax
123

(74
)
 
598

(446
)
Comprehensive income
$
202

$
44

 
$
823

$
47

Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

1

 

1

Comprehensive income attributable to Hartford Life Insurance Company
$
202

$
43

 
$
823

$
46

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 
(In millions, except for share data)
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
 
(Unaudited)
Assets
 
 
Investments:
 
 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $23,219 and $23,559)
$
25,625

$
24,657

Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $0 and $49)
112

165

Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $89 and $471) (includes equity securities, at fair value using the fair value option, of $0 and $281, and variable interest entity assets of $0 and $1)
99

459

Mortgage loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $19 and $19)
2,856

2,918

Policy loans, at outstanding balance
1,431

1,446

Limited partnerships and other alternative investments (includes variable interest entity assets of $0 and $2)
966

1,216

Other investments
421

293

Short-term investments (includes variable interest entity assets of $0 and $2)
737

572

Total investments
32,247

31,726

Cash
426

305

Premiums receivable and agents’ balances
14

19

Reinsurance recoverables
20,606

20,499

Deferred policy acquisition costs
442

542

Deferred income taxes, net
1,283

1,581

Other assets
724

567

Separate account assets
118,648

120,111

Total assets
$
174,390

$
175,350

Liabilities
 
 
Reserve for future policy benefits and unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
$
14,411

$
13,850

Other policyholder funds and benefits payable
30,762

31,157

Other liabilities (includes variable interest entity liabilities of $0 and $12)
2,339

2,070

Separate account liabilities
118,648

120,111

Total liabilities
166,160

167,188

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)




Stockholder's Equity
 
 
Common stock—1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, par value $5,690
6

6

Additional paid-in capital
4,932

5,687

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
1,191

593

Retained earnings
2,101

1,876

Total stockholder's equity
8,230

8,162

Total liabilities and stockholder's equity
$
174,390

$
175,350

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity

 
(In millions)
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Retained Earnings
Non-
Controlling
Interest
Total
Stockholder's
Equity
 
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
6

$
5,687

$
593

$
1,876

$

$
8,162

Return of capital to parent

(755
)



(755
)
Net income



225


225

Total other comprehensive income


598



598

Balance, end of period
$
6

$
4,932

$
1,191

$
2,101

$

$
8,230

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
6

$
6,688

$
1,221

$
1,376

$

$
9,291

Return of capital to parent

(1,002
)



(1,002
)
Net income



492

1

493

Change in non-controlling interest ownership




(1
)
(1
)
Total other comprehensive loss


(446
)


(446
)
Balance, end of period
$
6

$
5,686

$
775

$
1,868

$

$
8,335

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2016
2015
 Operating Activities
(Unaudited)
Net income
$
225

$
493

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
Net realized capital losses
145

18

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
100

73

Additions to deferred policy acquisition costs
(7
)
(5
)
Reinsurance gain on dispositions

(28
)
Depreciation and amortization (accretion), net
4

(7
)
Other operating activities, net
10

23

Change in assets and liabilities:
 
 
Decrease (increase) in reinsurance recoverables
45

(24
)
Increase in deferred and accrued income taxes
45

35

Increase in reserve for future policy benefits and unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses and unearned premiums
128

147

Net changes in other assets and other liabilities
(135
)
(190
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
560

535

Investing Activities
 
 
Proceeds from the sale/maturity/prepayment of:
 
 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
7,079

8,962

Fixed maturities, fair value option
38

57

Equity securities, available-for-sale
287

529

Mortgage loans
142

397

Partnerships
335

168

Payments for the purchase of:
 
 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
(6,561
)
(9,194
)
Fixed maturities, fair value option
(29
)
(40
)
Equity securities, available-for-sale
(44
)
(188
)
Mortgage loans
(77
)
(206
)
Partnerships
(114
)
(109
)
Net proceeds from derivatives
54

12

Net increase (decrease) in policy loans
14

(12
)
Net (payments for) proceeds from short-term investments
(195
)
1,090

Other investing activities, net
38


Net cash provided by investing activities
967

1,466

Financing Activities
 
 
Deposits and other additions to investment and universal life-type contracts
3,371

3,673

Withdrawals and other deductions from investment and universal life-type contracts
(11,717
)
(12,780
)
Net transfers from separate accounts related to investment and universal life-type contracts
7,722

8,218

Net (decrease) increase in securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase
(14
)
113

Return of capital to parent
(755
)
(1,002
)
Net repayments at maturity or settlement of consumer notes
(14
)
(31
)
Net cash used for financing activities
(1,407
)
(1,809
)
Foreign exchange rate effect on cash
1


Net increase in cash
121

192

Cash — beginning of period
305

258

Cash — end of period
$
426

$
450

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 
 
Income tax refunds received (paid)
$
17

$
(15
)
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
(Unaudited)


1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Hartford Life Insurance Company (together with its subsidiaries, “HLIC,” “Company,” “we” or “our”) is a provider of insurance and investment products in the United States (“U.S.”) and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hartford Life, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("HLI"). The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) is the ultimate parent of the Company.
During the first nine months of 2016, the Company paid dividends of approximately $750 to its parent. As a result of this dividend, the Company has no ordinary dividend capacity for the remainder of 2016.
The Company has ceded reinsurance in connection with the sales of its Retirement Plans and Individual Life businesses in 2013 to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual") and The Prudential Insurance Company of America ("Prudential"), respectively. The Company's obligations to its direct policyholders that have been reinsured to MassMutual and Prudential are secured by invested assets held in trust. Net of invested assets held in trust, as of September 30, 2016, the Company has no reinsurance-related concentrations of credit risk greater than 10% of the Company’s consolidated stockholder's equity.
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, which differ materially from the accounting practices prescribed by various insurance regulatory authorities. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company's 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes are unaudited. These financial statements reflect all adjustments (generally consisting only of normal accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The Company's significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report.
Consolidation
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Hartford Life Insurance Company and entities in which the Company directly or indirectly has a controlling financial interest. Entities in which the Company has significant influence over the operating and financing decisions but does not control are reported using the equity method. All intercompany transactions and balances between HLIC and its subsidiaries and affiliates have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with U.S. GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The most significant estimates include those used in determining estimated gross profits used in the valuation and amortization of assets and liabilities associated with variable annuity and other universal life-type contracts; evaluation of other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale securities and valuation allowances on investments; living benefits required to be fair valued; valuation of investments and derivative instruments; valuation allowance on deferred tax assets; and contingencies relating to corporate litigation and regulatory matters. Certain of these estimates are particularly sensitive to market conditions, and deterioration and/or volatility in the worldwide debt or equity markets could have a material impact on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial information to conform to the current period presentation.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
On January 1, 2016 the Company adopted new consolidation guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"). The updates revise when to consolidate variable interest entities ("VIEs") and general partners’ investments in limited partnerships, end the deferral granted for applying the VIE guidance to certain investment companies, and reduce the number of circumstances where a decision maker’s or service provider’s fee arrangement is deemed to be a variable interest in an entity. The updates also modify guidance for determining whether limited partnerships are VIEs or voting interest entities. The new guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
In June 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for recognition and measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. The new guidance will replace the “incurred loss” approach with an “expected loss” model for recognizing credit losses for instruments carried at other than fair value, which will initially result in the recognition of greater allowances for losses. The allowance will be an estimate of credit losses expected over the life of debt instruments, such as mortgage loans, reinsurance recoverables and receivables. Credit losses on available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities carried at fair value will continue to be measured as other-than-temporary impairments (“OTTI”) when incurred; however, the losses will be recognized through an allowance and no longer as an adjustment to the cost basis. Recoveries of OTTI will be recognized as reversals of valuation allowances and no longer accreted as investment income through an adjustment to the investment yield. The allowance on AFS securities cannot cause the net carrying value to be below fair value and, therefore, it is possible that increases in fair value due to decreases in market interest rates could cause the reversal of a valuation allowance and increase net income. The new guidance will also require purchased financial assets with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since original issuance to be recorded based on contractual amounts due and an initial allowance recorded at the date of purchase. The guidance is effective January 1, 2020 through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings for the change in the allowance for credit losses for debt instruments carried at other than fair value. No allowance will be recognized at adoption for AFS debt securities; rather, their cost basis will be evaluated for an allowance for OTTI prospectively. Early adoption is permitted as of January 1, 2019. The Company has not yet determined the timing for adoption or estimated the effect on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.




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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is determined based on the "exit price" notion which is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Financial instruments carried at fair value in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include: fixed maturity and equity securities, available-for-sale ("AFS"); fixed maturities and equity securities at fair value using the fair value option ("FVO"); short-term investments; freestanding and embedded derivatives; certain limited partnerships and other alternative investments; separate account assets and certain other liabilities.
The Company's estimates of fair value for financial assets and financial liabilities are based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework is based on the inputs used in valuation, gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and requires that observable inputs be used in the valuations when available. The Company categorizes its assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value based on whether the significant inputs into the valuation are observable. The fair value hierarchy categorizes the inputs in the valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad Levels (Level 1, 2 or 3).
Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets, or liabilities, in active markets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2
Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, for the asset or liability or prices for similar assets and liabilities.
Level 3
Valuations that are derived from techniques in which one or more of the significant inputs are unobservable (including assumptions about risk). Because Level 3 fair values, by their nature, contain one or more significant unobservable inputs, as there is little or no observable market for these assets and liabilities, considerable judgment is used to determine the Level 3 fair values. Level 3 fair values represent the Company’s best estimate of an amount that could be realized in a current market exchange absent actual market exchanges.
In many situations, inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or liability position may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In these situations, the Company will determine the level in which the fair value falls based upon the lowest level input that is significant to the determination of the fair value. In most cases, both observable (e.g., changes in interest rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in risk assumptions) inputs are used in the determination of fair values that the Company has classified within Level 3. Consequently, these values and the related gains and losses are based upon both observable and unobservable inputs. The Company’s fixed maturities included in Level 3 are classified as such because these securities are primarily within illiquid markets and/or priced by independent brokers.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following tables present assets and (liabilities) carried at fair value by hierarchy level. Upon implementation of the new disclosure guidance effective in 2016 certain NAV ("Net Asset Value")-based fair values are no longer included in the fair value level disclosures; however, these amounts are included in the total fair value disclosed. As a result, prior period values for limited partnerships and other alternative investments and certain separate account assets have been removed from Level 2 and Level 3.
 
September 30, 2016
 
Total
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical 
Assets
 (Level 1)
Significant Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, AFS
 
 
 
 
ABS
$
1,049

$

$
1,029

$
20

CDOs
1,209


953

256

CMBS
2,269


2,246

23

Corporate
15,593


14,958

635

Foreign government/government agencies
338


318

20

Municipal
1,289


1,210

79

RMBS
1,782


1,039

743

U.S. Treasuries
2,096

114

1,982


Total fixed maturities
25,625

114

23,735

1,776

Fixed maturities, FVO
112


112


Equity securities, trading [1]
11

11



Equity securities, AFS
99

20

36

43

Derivative assets
 
 
 
 
Credit derivatives
(4
)

(4
)

Foreign exchange derivatives
1


1


Interest rate derivatives
117


117


Guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit ("GMWB") hedging instruments
66


(15
)
81

Macro hedge program
96



96

Total derivative assets [2]
276


99

177

Short-term investments
737

255

482


Limited partnerships and other alternative investments [5]




Reinsurance recoverable for GMWB
98



98

Modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts
31


31


Separate account assets [3]
116,163

74,870

40,028

325

Total assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis
$
143,152

$
75,270

$
64,523

$
2,419

Liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis
 
 
 
 
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable
 
 
 
 
GMWB
$
(348
)
$

$

$
(348
)
Equity linked notes
(31
)


(31
)
Total other policyholder funds and benefits payable
(379
)


(379
)
Derivative liabilities
 
 
 
 
Credit derivatives




Equity derivatives
30


30


Foreign exchange derivatives
(266
)

(266
)

Interest rate derivatives
(451
)

(417
)
(34
)
GMWB hedging instruments
103


53

50

Macro hedge program
40


(32
)
72

Total derivative liabilities [4]
(544
)

(632
)
88

Total liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis
$
(923
)
$

$
(632
)
$
(291
)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 
December 31, 2015
 
Total
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, AFS
 
 
 
 
ABS
$
846

$

$
841

$
5

CDOs
1,408


1,078

330

CMBS
1,964


1,902

62

Corporate
15,175


14,641

534

Foreign government/government agencies
331


314

17

Municipal
1,132


1,083

49

RMBS
1,503


875

628

U.S. Treasuries
2,298

123

2,175


Total fixed maturities
24,657

123

22,909

1,625

Fixed maturities, FVO
165

1

162

2

Equity securities, trading [1]
11

11



Equity securities, AFS
459

396

25

38

Derivative assets
 
 
 
 
Credit derivatives
7


7


Foreign exchange derivatives
4


4


Interest rate derivatives
54


54


GMWB hedging instruments
111


27

84

Macro hedge program
74



74

Total derivative assets [2]
250


92

158

Short-term investments
572

131

441


Reinsurance recoverable for GMWB
83



83

Modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts
79


79


Separate account assets [3]
118,163

78,099

38,700

140

Total assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis
$
144,439

$
78,761

$
62,408

$
2,046

Liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis
 
 
 
 
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable
 
 
 
 
GMWB
$
(262
)
$

$

$
(262
)
Equity linked notes
(26
)


(26
)
Total other policyholder funds and benefits payable
(288
)


(288
)
Derivative liabilities
 
 
 
 
Credit derivatives
(7
)

(7
)

Equity derivatives
41


41


Foreign exchange derivatives
(376
)

(376
)

Interest rate derivatives
(431
)

(402
)
(29
)
GMWB hedging instruments
47


(4
)
51

Macro hedge program
73



73

Total derivative liabilities [4]
(653
)

(748
)
95

Total liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis
$
(941
)
$

$
(748
)
$
(193
)
[1]
Included in other investments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]
Includes over-the-counter ("OTC") and OTC-cleared derivative instruments in a net positive fair value position after consideration of the accrued interest and impact of collateral posting requirements which may be imposed by agreements, clearing house rules and applicable law. See the following footnote 4 for derivative liabilities.
[3]
Approximately $2.5 billion and $1.8 billion of investment sales receivable, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, are excluded from this disclosure requirement because they are trade receivables in the ordinary course of business where the carrying amount approximates fair value. Included in the total fair value amount are $0.9 billion and $1.2 billion of investments, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, for which the fair value is estimated using the net asset value per unit as a practical expedient which are excluded from the disclosure requirement to classify amounts in the fair value hierarchy in connection with the adoption of ASU 2015-07, Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or its Equivalent), on January 1, 2016.
[4]
Includes OTC and OTC-cleared derivative instruments in a net negative fair value position (derivative liability) after consideration of the accrued interest and impact of collateral posting requirements, which may be imposed by agreements, clearing house rules and applicable law.
[5]
Represents hedge funds where investment company accounting was applied to a wholly-owned fund of funds measured at fair value. During 2016, the Company liquidated this fund of funds.



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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Valuation Techniques, Procedures and Controls
The Company determines the fair values of certain financial assets and liabilities based on quoted market prices where available, and where prices represent a reasonable estimate of fair value. The Company also determines fair value based on future cash flows discounted at the appropriate current market rate. Fair values reflect adjustments for counterparty credit quality, the Company’s default spreads, liquidity, and where appropriate, risk margins on unobservable parameters.
The fair value process is monitored by the Valuation Committee, which is a cross-functional group of senior management within the Company that meets at least quarterly. The Valuation Committee is co-chaired by the Heads of Investment Operations and Accounting, and has representation from various investment sector professionals, accounting, operations, legal, compliance, and risk management. The purpose of the committee is to oversee the pricing policy and procedures by ensuring objective and reliable valuation practices and pricing of financial instruments as well as addressing valuation issues and approving changes to valuation methodologies and pricing sources. There are also two working groups under the Valuation Committee, a Securities Fair Value Working Group (“Securities Working Group”) and a Derivatives Fair Value Working Group ("Derivatives Working Group"), which include various investment, operations, accounting and risk management professionals that meet monthly to review market data trends, pricing and trading statistics and results, and any proposed pricing methodology changes.
The Company also has an enterprise-wide Operational Risk Management function, led by the Chief Operational Risk Officer, which is responsible for establishing, maintaining and communicating the framework, principles and guidelines of the Company's operational risk management program. This includes model risk management which provides an independent review of the suitability, characteristics and reliability of model inputs as well as an analysis of significant changes to current models.
Fixed Maturities, Equity Securities, and Short-term Investments
The fair value of fixed maturities, equity securities, and short-term investments in an active and orderly market (e.g., not distressed or forced liquidation) are determined by management using a "waterfall" approach after considering the following pricing sources: quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities, prices from third-party pricing services, independent broker quotations, or internal matrix pricing processes. Typical inputs used by these pricing sources include, but are not limited to, benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and/or estimated cash flows, prepayment speeds, and default rates. Most fixed maturities do not trade daily. Based on the typical trading volumes and the lack of quoted market prices for fixed maturities, third-party pricing services utilize matrix pricing to derive security prices. Matrix pricing relies on securities' relationships to other benchmark quoted securities, which trade more frequently. Pricing services utilize recently reported trades of identical or similar securities making adjustments through the reporting date based on the preceding outlined available market observable information. If there are no recently reported trades, the third-party pricing services may develop a security price using expected future cash flows based upon collateral performance and discounted at an estimated market rate. Both matrix pricing and discounted cash flow techniques develop prices by factoring in the time value for cash flows and risk, including liquidity and credit.
Prices from third-party pricing services may be unavailable for securities that are rarely traded or are traded only in privately negotiated transactions. As a result, certain securities are priced via independent broker quotations which utilize inputs that may be difficult to corroborate with observable market based data. Additionally, the majority of these independent broker quotations are non-binding.
The Company utilizes an internally developed matrix pricing process for private placement securities for which the Company is unable to obtain a price from a third-party pricing service. The Company's process is similar to the third-party pricing services. The Company develops credit spreads each month using market based data for public securities adjusted for credit spread differentials between public and private securities which are obtained from a survey of multiple private placement brokers. The credit spreads determined through this survey approach are based upon the issuer’s financial strength and term to maturity, utilizing independent public security index and trade information and adjusting for the non-public nature of the securities. Credit spreads combined with risk-free rates are applied to contractual cash flows to develop a price.
The Securities Working Group performs ongoing analyses of the prices and credit spreads received from third parties to ensure that the prices represent a reasonable estimate of the fair value. This process involves quantitative and qualitative analysis and is overseen by investment and accounting professionals. As a part of these analyses, the Company considers trading volume, new issuance activity and other factors to determine whether the market activity is significantly different than normal activity in an active market, and if so, whether transactions may not be orderly considering the weight of available evidence. If the available evidence indicates that pricing is based upon transactions that are stale or not orderly, the Company places little, if any, weight on the transaction price and will estimate fair value utilizing an internal pricing model. In addition, the Company ensures that prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through the use of internal and external cash flow models utilizing spreads, and when available, market indices. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines that there is a more appropriate fair value based upon the available market data, the price received from the third party is adjusted accordingly and approved by the Valuation Committee.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The Company conducts other specific monitoring controls around pricing. Daily analyses identify price changes over 3% for fixed maturities and 5% for equity securities and trade prices for both debt and equity securities that differ over 3% to the current day's price. Weekly analyses identify prices that differ more than 5% from published bond prices of a corporate bond index. Monthly analyses identify price changes over 3%, prices that have not changed, and missing prices. Also on a monthly basis, a second source validation is performed on most sectors. Analyses are conducted by a dedicated pricing unit that follows up with trading and investment sector professionals and challenges prices with vendors when the estimated assumptions used differ from what the Company feels a market participant would use. Examples of other procedures performed include, but are not limited to, initial and on-going review of third-party pricing services’ methodologies, review of pricing statistics and trends and back testing recent trades.
The Company has analyzed the third-party pricing services’ valuation methodologies and related inputs, and has also evaluated the various types of securities in its investment portfolio to determine an appropriate fair value hierarchy level based upon trading activity and the observability of market inputs. Most prices provided by third-party pricing services are classified into Level 2 because the inputs used in pricing the securities are observable. Due to the lack of transparency in the process that brokers use to develop prices, most valuations that are based on brokers’ prices are classified as Level 3. Some valuations may be classified as Level 2 if the price can be corroborated with observable market data.
Derivative Instruments, including Embedded Derivatives within Investments
Derivative instruments are fair valued using pricing valuation models for OTC derivatives that utilize independent market data inputs, quoted market prices for exchange-traded and OTC-cleared derivatives, or independent broker quotations. Excluding embedded and reinsurance related derivatives, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, 97% and 94%, respectively, of derivatives, based upon notional values, were priced by valuation models, including discounted cash flow models and option-pricing models that utilize present value techniques, or quoted market prices. The remaining derivatives were priced by broker quotations.
The Derivatives Working Group performs ongoing analyses of the valuations, assumptions and methodologies used to ensure that the prices represent a reasonable estimate of the fair value. The Company performs various controls on derivative valuations which include both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Analyses are conducted by a dedicated derivative pricing team that works directly with investment sector professionals to analyze impacts of changes in the market environment and investigate variances. On a daily basis, market valuations are compared to counterparty valuations for OTC derivatives. There are monthly analyses to identify market value changes greater than pre-defined thresholds, stale prices, missing prices, and zero prices. Also on a monthly basis, a second source validation, typically to broker quotations, is performed for certain of the more complex derivatives and all new deals during the month. A model validation review is performed on any new models, which typically includes detailed documentation and validation to a second source. The model validation documentation and results of validation are presented to the Valuation Committee for approval.
The Company utilizes derivative instruments to manage the risk associated with certain assets and liabilities. However, the derivative instrument may not be classified with the same fair value hierarchy level as the associated assets and liabilities. Therefore, the realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives reported in the Level 3 rollforward may be offset by realized and unrealized gains and losses of the associated assets and liabilities in other line items of the financial statements.
Valuation Inputs for Investments
For Level 1 investments, which are comprised of on-the-run U.S. Treasuries, money market funds, exchange-traded equity securities, open-ended mutual funds, short-term investments, and exchange traded futures and option contracts, valuations are based on quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
For the Company’s Level 2 and 3 debt securities, typical inputs used by pricing techniques include, but are not limited to, benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and/or estimated cash flows, prepayment speeds, and default rates. Derivative instruments are valued using mid-market inputs that are predominantly observable in the market.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

A description of additional inputs used in the Company’s Level 2 and Level 3 measurements is included in the following discussion:
Level 2
The fair values of most of the Company’s Level 2 investments are determined by management after considering prices received from third party pricing services. These investments include most fixed maturities and preferred stocks, including those reported in separate account assets as well as certain derivative instruments.
ABS, CDOs, CMBS and RMBS – Primary inputs also include monthly payment information, collateral performance, which varies by vintage year and includes delinquency rates, collateral valuation loss severity rates, collateral refinancing assumptions, and credit default swap indices. ABS and RMBS prices also include estimates of the rate of future principal prepayments over the remaining life of the securities. These estimates are derived based on the characteristics of the underlying structure and prepayment speeds previously experienced at the interest rate levels projected for the underlying collateral.
Corporates, including investment grade private placements – Primary inputs also include observations of credit default swap curves related to the issuer.
Foreign government/government agencies Primary inputs also include observations of credit default swap curves related to the issuer and political events in emerging market economies.
Municipals – Primary inputs also include Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board reported trades and material event notices, and issuer financial statements.
Short-term investments – Primary inputs also include material event notices and new issue money market rates.
Credit derivatives – Primary inputs include the swap yield curve and credit default swap curves.
Equity derivatives – Primary inputs include equity index levels.
Foreign exchange derivatives – Primary inputs include the swap yield curve, currency spot and forward rates, and cross currency basis curves.
Interest rate derivatives – Primary input is the swap yield curve.
Level 3
Most of the Company's securities classified as Level 3 include less liquid securities such as lower quality ABS, CMBS, commercial real estate ("CRE") CDOs and RMBS primarily backed by sub-prime loans. Also included in Level 3 are securities valued based on broker prices or broker spreads, without adjustments. Primary inputs for non-broker priced investments, including structured securities, are consistent with the typical inputs used in the preceding noted Level 2 measurements, but are Level 3 due to their less liquid markets. Additionally, certain long-dated securities are priced based on third party pricing services, including certain municipal securities, foreign government/government agency securities, and bank loans, which are included with corporate fixed maturities. Primary inputs for these long-dated securities are consistent with the typical inputs used in the preceding noted Level 1 and Level 2 measurements, but include benchmark interest rate or credit spread assumptions that are not observable in the marketplace. Significant inputs for Level 3 derivative contracts primarily include the typical inputs used in the preceding noted Level 1 and Level 2 measurements, but also include equity and interest rate volatility and swap yield curves beyond observable limits.
Transfers between Levels
Transfers of securities among the levels occur at the beginning of the reporting period. The amount of transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 was $299 and $465, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and $106 and $333, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, which represented previously on-the-run U.S. Treasury securities that are now off-the-run. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no transfers from Level 2 to Level 1. See the fair value roll-forward tables for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, for the transfers into and out of Level 3.
 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Significant Unobservable Inputs for Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value
The following tables present information about significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 assets measured at fair value. The tables exclude ABS, CRE CDOs, certain CMBS, corporate and municipal securities as well as index options for which fair values are based on broker quotations.
 
As of September 30, 2016
Securities
 
 
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Assets Accounted for at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Fair
Value
Predominant
Valuation
Technique
Significant Unobservable  Input
Minimum
Maximum
Weighted Average [1]
Impact of
Increase in Input
on Fair Value [2]
CMBS [3]
$
17

Discounted cash flows
Spread (encompasses
prepayment, default risk and loss severity)
11bps
1,274bps
196bps
Decrease
Corporate [3]
280

Discounted cash flows
Spread
156bps
1,364bps
435bps
Decrease
Municipal [3]
61

Discounted cash flows
Spread
195bps
326bps
224bps
Decrease
RMBS
743

Discounted cash flows
Spread
43bps
1,736bps
191bps
Decrease
 
 
 
Constant prepayment rate
—%
20%
3%
Decrease [4]
 
 
 
Constant default rate
1%
10%
5%
Decrease
 
 
 
Loss severity
—%
100%
79%
Decrease
 
As of December 31, 2015
CMBS [3]
$
61

Discounted cash flows
Spread (encompasses
prepayment, default risk and loss severity)
31bps
1,505bps
230bps
Decrease
Corporate [3]
213

Discounted cash flows
Spread
63bps
800bps
290bps
Decrease
Municipal [3]
31

Discounted cash flows
Spread
193bps
193bps
193bps
Decrease
RMBS
628

Discounted cash flows
Spread
30bps
1,696bps
172bps
Decrease
 
 
 
Constant prepayment rate
—%
20%
3%
Decrease [4]
 
 
 
Constant default rate
1%
10%
6%
Decrease
 
 
 
Loss severity
—%
100%
79%
Decrease
[1]
The weighted average is determined based on the fair value of the securities.
[2]
Conversely, the impact of a decrease in input would have the opposite impact to the fair value as that presented in the table.
[3]
Excludes securities for which the Company bases fair value on broker quotations; however, included are broker priced lower-rated private placement securities for which the Company receives spread and yield information to corroborate the fair value.
[4]
Decrease for above market rate coupons and increase for below market rate coupons.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Significant Unobservable Inputs for Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Values (continued)
 
As of September 30, 2016
Freestanding Derivatives
 
 
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
  
Fair
Value
Predominant Valuation
Method
Significant
Unobservable Input
Minimum
Maximum
Impact of
Increase in Input
on Fair Value [1]
Interest rate derivative
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
(34
)
Discounted  cash flows
Swap curve 
beyond 30 years
2%
2%
Decrease
GMWB hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity variance swaps
(36
)
Option model
Equity volatility
20%
23%
Increase
Equity options
25

Option model
Equity volatility
27%
29%
Increase
Customized swaps
142

Discounted  cash flows
Equity volatility
12%
30%
Increase
Macro hedge program [2]
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity options
195

Option model
Equity volatility
15%
27%
Increase
 
As of December 31, 2015
Interest rate derivative
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
(30
)
Discounted  cash flows
Swap curve 
beyond 30 years
3%
3%
Decrease
GMWB hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity variance swaps
(31
)
Option model
Equity volatility
19%
21%
Increase
Equity options
35

Option model
Equity volatility
27%
29%
Increase
Customized swaps
131

Discounted  cash flows
Equity volatility
10%
40%
Increase
Macro hedge program
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity options
179

Option model
Equity volatility
14%
28%
Increase
[1]
Conversely, the impact of a decrease in input would have the opposite impact to the fair value as that presented in the table. Changes are based on long positions, unless otherwise noted. Changes in fair value will be inversely impacted for short positions.
[2]
Excludes derivatives for which the Company bases fair value on broker quotations as noted in the following discussion.
Securities and derivatives for which the Company bases fair value on broker quotations include ABS, CDOs, CMBS, corporate, and index options. Due to the lack of transparency in the process brokers use to develop prices for these investments, the Company does not have access to the significant unobservable inputs brokers use to price these securities and derivatives. The Company believes however, the types of inputs brokers may use would likely be similar to those used to price securities and derivatives for which inputs are available to the Company, and therefore may include, but not be limited to, loss severity rates, constant prepayment rates, constant default rates and credit spreads. Therefore, similar to non broker priced securities and derivatives, generally, increases in these inputs would cause fair values to decrease. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, no significant adjustments were made by the Company to broker prices received.
Product Derivatives
The Company formerly offered certain variable annuity products with GMWB riders. The GMWB provides the policyholder with a guaranteed remaining balance (“GRB”) which is generally equal to premiums less withdrawals. If the policyholder’s account value is reduced to a specified level through a combination of market declines and withdrawals, but the GRB still has value, the Company is obligated to continue to make annuity payments to the policyholder until the GRB is exhausted. Certain contract provisions can increase the GRB at contract holder election or after the passage of time. GMWB payments that are not life-contingent represent an embedded derivative in the variable annuity contract. When it is determined that (1) the embedded derivative possesses economic characteristics that are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics of the host contract, and (2) a separate instrument with the same terms would qualify as a derivative instrument, the embedded derivative is bifurcated from the host for measurement purposes. The embedded derivative, which is reported with the host instrument in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, is carried at fair value with changes in fair value reported in net realized capital gains and losses. The Company’s GMWB liability, excluding life-contingent payments, is carried at fair value and reported in other policyholder funds in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The notional value of the embedded derivative is the GRB.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

In valuing the embedded derivative, the Company attributes to the derivative a portion of the fees collected from the contract holder equal to the present value of future GMWB claims (the “Attributed Fees”) as determined at contract issuance. All changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative are recorded in net realized capital gains and losses. The excess of fees collected from the contract holder over the Attributed Fees are associated with the host variable annuity contract reported in fee income.
GMWB Reinsurance Derivative
The Company has reinsurance arrangements in place to transfer a portion of its risk of loss due to GMWB. These arrangements are recognized as derivatives and carried at fair value in reinsurance recoverables. Changes in the fair value of the reinsurance agreements are reported in net realized capital gains and losses.
The fair value of the GMWB reinsurance derivative is calculated as an aggregation of the components described in Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued discussion below and is modeled using significant unobservable policyholder behavior inputs, identical to those used in calculating the underlying liability, such as lapses, fund selection, resets and withdrawal utilization and risk margins.
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued (in Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable)
Fair values for GMWBs classified as embedded derivatives are calculated using the income approach based upon internally developed models because active, observable markets do not exist for those items. The fair value of these GMWBs and the related reinsurance and customized freestanding derivatives are calculated as an aggregation of the following components: Best Estimate Claim Payments; Credit Standing Adjustment; and Margins. The resulting aggregation is reconciled or calibrated, if necessary, to market information that is, or may be, available to the Company, but may not be observable by other market participants, including reinsurance discussions and transactions. The Company believes the aggregation of these components, as necessary and as reconciled or calibrated to the market information available to the Company, results in an amount that the Company would be required to transfer to or receive from market participants in an active liquid market, if one existed, for those market participants to assume the risks associated with the guaranteed minimum benefits and the related reinsurance and customized derivatives. The fair value is likely to materially diverge from the ultimate settlement of the liability as the Company believes settlement will be based on our best estimate assumptions rather than those best estimate assumptions plus risk margins. In the absence of any transfer of the guaranteed benefit liability to a third party, the release of risk margins is likely to be reflected as realized gains in future periods’ net income. Each component described in the following discussion is unobservable in the marketplace and requires subjectivity by the Company in determining its value. Oversight of the Company’s valuation policies and processes for product and GMWB reinsurance derivatives is performed by a multidisciplinary group comprised of finance, actuarial and risk management professionals. This multidisciplinary group reviews and approves changes and enhancements to the Company’s valuation model as well as associated controls.
Best Estimate Claim Payments
The Best Estimate Claims Payments are calculated based on actuarial and capital market assumptions related to projected cash flows, including the present value of benefits and related contract charges, over the lives of the contracts, incorporating expectations concerning policyholder behavior such as lapses, fund selection, resets and withdrawal utilization. For the customized derivatives, policyholder behavior is prescribed in the derivative contract. Because of the dynamic and complex nature of these cash flows, best estimate assumptions and a Monte Carlo stochastic process are used in valuation. The Monte Carlo stochastic process involves the generation of thousands of scenarios that assume risk neutral returns consistent with swap rates and a blend of observable implied index volatility levels. Estimating these cash flows involves numerous estimates and subjective judgments regarding a number of variables. These variables include expected markets rates of return, market volatility, correlations of market index returns to funds, fund performance, discount rates, and assumptions about policyholder behavior which emerge over time.
At each valuation date, the Company assumes expected returns based on:
risk-free rates as represented by the Eurodollar futures, LIBOR deposits and swap rates to derive forward curve rates;
market implied volatility assumptions for each underlying index based primarily on a blend of observed market “implied volatility” data;
correlations of historical returns across underlying well known market indices based on actual observed returns over the ten years preceding the valuation date; and
three years of history for fund indexes compared to separate account fund regression.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The Company updates capital market assumptions used in the GMWB liability model such as interest rates, equity indices and the blend of implied equity index volatilities on a daily basis. The Company monitors various aspects of policyholder behavior and may modify certain of its assumptions, including policyholder lapses and withdrawal rates, if credible emerging data indicates that changes are warranted. In addition, the Company will continue to evaluate policyholder behavior assumptions as we implement initiatives to reduce the size of the variable annuity business. At a minimum, all policyholder behavior assumptions are reviewed and updated, as appropriate, in conjunction with the completion of the Company’s annual comprehensive study to refine its estimate of future gross profits with the study performed in the fourth quarter of each year.
Credit Standing Adjustment
This assumption makes an adjustment that market participants would make, in determining fair value, to reflect the risk that guaranteed benefit obligations or the GMWB reinsurance recoverables will not be fulfilled. The Company incorporates a blend of observable Company and reinsurer credit default spreads from capital markets, adjusted for market recoverability. The credit standing adjustment assumption, net of reinsurance, resulted in pre-tax realized gains (losses) of $0 and $0, for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively and $(1) and $(1) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the credit standing adjustment was $(1) and $0, respectively.
Margins
The behavior risk margin adds a margin that market participants would require, in determining fair value, for the risk that the Company’s assumptions about policyholder behavior could differ from actual experience. The behavior risk margin is calculated by taking the difference between adverse policyholder behavior assumptions and best estimate assumptions.
There were no policyholder assumption updates related to the behavior risk margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the behavior risk margin was $42 and $45.
In addition to the non-market-based updates described in the preceding discussion, the Company recognized non-market-based updates driven by the relative outperformance (underperformance) of the underlying actively managed funds as compared to their respective indices resulting in pre-tax realized gains (losses) of approximately $11 and $(21), for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $24 and $(10) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The following table provides quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs and is applicable to the GMWB embedded derivative and the GMWB reinsurance derivative.
 
As of September 30, 2016
Significant Unobservable Input
Minimum
Maximum
Impact of Increase in Input
on Fair Value Measurement [1]
Withdrawal Utilization [2]
20%
100%
Increase
Withdrawal Rates [3]
—%
8%
Increase
Lapse Rates [4]
—%
75%
Decrease
Reset Elections [5]
20%
75%
Increase
Equity Volatility [6]
12%
30%
Increase
 
As of December 31, 2015
Significant Unobservable Input
Minimum
Maximum
Impact of Increase in Input
on Fair Value Measurement [1]
Withdrawal Utilization [2]
20%
100%
Increase
Withdrawal Rates [3]
—%
8%
Increase
Lapse Rates [4]
—%
75%
Decrease
Reset Elections [5]
20%
75%
Increase
Equity Volatility [6]
10%
40%
Increase
[1]
Conversely, the impact of a decrease in input would have the opposite impact to the fair value as that presented in the table.
[2]
Range represents assumed cumulative percentages of policyholders taking withdrawals.
[3]
Range represents assumed cumulative annual amount withdrawn by policyholders.
[4]
Range represents assumed annual percentages of full surrender of the underlying variable annuity contracts across all policy durations for in force business.
[5]
Range represents assumed cumulative percentages of policyholders that would elect to reset their guaranteed benefit base.
[6]
Range represents implied market volatilities for equity indices based on multiple pricing sources.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Generally a change in withdrawal utilization assumptions would be accompanied by a directionally opposite change in lapse rate assumptions, as the behavior of policyholders that utilize GMWB riders is typically different from policyholders that do not utilize these riders.
Separate Account Assets
Separate account assets are primarily invested in mutual funds. Other separate account assets include fixed maturities, limited partnerships, equity securities, short-term investments and derivatives that are valued in the same manner, and using the same pricing sources and inputs, as those investments held by the Company. For limited partnerships in which fair value represents the separate account's share of the NAV, 39% and 28% were subject to significant liquidation restrictions due to lock-up or gating provisions as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Limited partnerships where redemptions are not allowed consisted of 19% and 4% as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Separate account assets classified as Level 3 primarily include long-dated bank loans, subprime RMBS, and commercial mortgage loans.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
The following tables provide fair value roll-forwards for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 for the financial instruments classified as Level 3.
For the three months ended September 30, 2016
 
Fixed Maturities, AFS
Fixed Maturities, FVO
Assets
ABS
CDOs
CMBS
Corporate
Foreign Govt./Govt. Agencies
Municipal
RMBS
Total Fixed Maturities, AFS
Fair value as of June 30, 2016
$
7

$
266

$
15

$
717

$
18

$
73

$
690

$
1,786

$

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]



(11
)



(11
)

Included in OCI [3]

(2
)

25

1

2

5

31


Purchases
17


14

22

5

4

93

155


Settlements
(1
)
(8
)
(3
)
4

(1
)

(37
)
(46
)

Sales
(2
)


(20
)
(3
)

(8
)
(33
)

Transfers into Level 3 [4]



56




56


Transfers out of Level 3 [4]
(1
)

(3
)
(158
)



(162
)

Fair value as of September 30, 2016
$
20

$
256

$
23

$
635

$
20

$
79

$
743

$
1,776

$

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2016 [2] [7]
$

$

$

$
(11
)
$

$

$

$
(11
)
$

 
 
Freestanding Derivatives [5]
Assets (Liabilities)
Equity Securities, AFS
Equity
Interest Rate
GMWB Hedging
Macro Hedge Program
Total Free-Standing Derivatives [5]
Fair value as of June 30, 2016
$
42

$
1

$
(34
)
$
165

$
141

$
273

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
(1
)
(1
)

(34
)
(32
)
(67
)
Included in OCI [3]






Purchases
2




63

63

Settlements




(4
)
(4
)
Sales






Transfers into Level 3 [4]






Transfers out of Level 3 [4]






Fair value as of September 30, 2016
$
43

$

$
(34
)
$
131

$
168

$
265

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2016 [2] [7]
$

$

$

$
(34
)
$
(34
)
$
(68
)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Assets
Reinsurance Recoverable for GMWB
Separate Accounts
Fair value as of June 30, 2016
$
106

$
171

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
(12
)
1

Included in OCI [3]

(1
)
Purchases

165

Settlements
4

(3
)
Sales

(11
)
Transfers into Level 3 [4]

10

Transfers out of Level 3 [4]

(7
)
Fair value as of September 30, 2016
$
98

$
325

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2016 [2] [7]
$
(12
)
$

 
Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable
Liabilities
Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefits
Equity Linked Notes
Total Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable
Fair value as of June 30, 2016
$
(412
)
$
(28
)
$
(440
)
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
81

(3
)
78

Settlements
(17
)

(17
)
Fair value as of September 30, 2016
$
(348
)
$
(31
)
$
(379
)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2016 [2] [7]
$
81

$
(3
)
$
78


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016
  
Fixed Maturities, AFS
Fixed
Maturities,
FVO
Assets
ABS
CDOs
CMBS
Corporate
Foreign
Govt./Govt.
Agencies
Municipal
RMBS
Total Fixed
Maturities,
AFS
Fair value as of January 1, 2016
$
5

$
330

$
62

$
534

$
17

$
49

$
628

$
1,625

$
2

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]

(1
)

(18
)



(19
)

Included in OCI [3]

(6
)
(1
)
29

3

6

3

34


Purchases
17


33

56

8

16

241

371

1

Settlements
(1
)
(67
)
(11
)
(41
)
(3
)

(113
)
(236
)

Sales
(2
)

(2
)
(55
)
(5
)

(8
)
(72
)
(1
)
Transfers into Level 3 [4]
5



363


8

2

378


Transfers out of Level 3 [4]
(4
)

(58
)
(233
)


(10
)
(305
)
(2
)
Fair value as of September 30, 2016
$
20

$
256

$
23

$
635

$
20

$
79

$
743

$
1,776

$

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2016 [2] [7]
$

$

$

$
(12
)
$

$

$

$
(12
)
$

 
 
Freestanding Derivatives [5]

Assets (Liabilities)
Equity
Securities,
AFS
Equity
Interest
Rate
GMWB
Hedging
Macro
Hedge
Program
Total Free-
Standing
Derivatives
[5]
Fair value as of January 1, 2016
$
38

$

$
(29
)
$
135

$
147

$
253

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
(1
)
(8
)
(5
)
(10
)
(36
)
(59
)
Included in OCI [3]
4






Purchases
4

8



63

71

Settlements




(6
)
(6
)
Sales
(2
)





Transfers into Level 3 [4]






Transfers out of Level 3 [4]



6


6

Fair value as of September 30, 2016
$
43

$

$
(34
)
$
131

$
168

$
265

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2016 [2] [7]
$

$

$
(5
)
$
(2
)
$
(31
)
$
(38
)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Assets
Reinsurance Recoverable for GMWB
Separate Accounts
Fair value as of January 1, 2016
$
83

$
139

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
4

1

Included in OCI [3]

5

Purchases

226

Settlements
11

(12
)
Sales

(27
)
Transfers into Level 3 [4]

16

Transfers out of Level 3 [4]

(23
)
Fair value as of September 30, 2016
$
98

$
325

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2016 [2] [7]
$
4

$

 
Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable
Liabilities
Guaranteed
Living
Benefits
Equity Linked
Notes
Total Other
Policyholder Funds
and Benefits Payable
Fair value as of January 1, 2016
$
(262
)
$
(26
)
$
(288
)
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
(36
)
(5
)
(41
)
Included in OCI [3]



Settlements
(50
)

(50
)
Fair value as of September 30, 2016
$
(348
)
$
(31
)
$
(379
)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2016 [2] [7]
$
(36
)
$
(5
)
$
(41
)


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following tables provide fair value roll-forwards for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 for the financial instruments classified as Level 3.
For the three months ended September 30, 2015
 
Fixed Maturities, AFS
 
Assets
ABS
CDOs
CMBS
Corporate
Foreign Govt./Govt. Agencies
Municipal
RMBS
Total Fixed Maturities, AFS
Fixed Maturities, FVO
Fair value as of June 30, 2015
$
14

$
348

$
87

$
547

$
15

$
49

$
662

$
1,722

$
72

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]



(10
)



(10
)

Included in OCI [3]

(8
)
(1
)

(1
)
1

(3
)
(12
)
1

Purchases


5

19



22

46


Settlements

(7
)
(12
)
4



(33
)
(48
)
(25
)
Sales



(15
)
(1
)

(51
)
(67
)

Transfers into Level 3 [4]



24

3



27


Transfers out of Level 3 [4]
(9
)

(5
)
(29
)



(43
)
(1
)
Fair value as of September 30, 2015
$
5

$
333

$
74

$
540

$
16

$
50

$
597

$
1,615

$
47

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2015 [2] [7]
$

$

$

$
(12
)
$

$

$

$
(12
)
$
1

 
 
Freestanding Derivatives [5]
Assets (Liabilities)
Equity Securities, AFS
Credit
Commodity
Equity
Interest Rate
GMWB Hedging
Macro Hedge Program
Total Free-Standing Derivatives [5]
Fair value as of June 30, 2015
$
44

$

$
2

$
3

$
(28
)
$
125

$
165

$
267

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
(4
)

2

(3
)
(2
)
46

18

61

Included in OCI [3]
3








Purchases
2








Settlements








Sales








Transfers into Level 3 [4]








Transfers out of Level 3 [4]








Fair value as of September 30, 2015
$
45

$

$
4

$

$
(30
)
$
171

$
183

$
328

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2015 [2] [7]
$
(4
)
$

$
2

$

$
(2
)
$
48

$
12

$
60


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Assets
Reinsurance Recoverable for GMWB
Separate Accounts
Fair value as of June 30, 2015
$
50

$
285

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
46

28

Included in OCI [3]

(2
)
Purchases

57

Settlements
(23
)
(6
)
Sales

(200
)
Transfers into Level 3 [4]

1

Transfers out of Level 3 [4]

1

Fair value as of September 30, 2015
$
73

$
164

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2015 [2] [7]
$
46

$
31

 
Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable
 
Liabilities
Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefits
Equity Linked Notes
Total Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable
Consumer Notes
Fair value as of June 30, 2015
$
(112
)
$
(26
)
$
(138
)
$
(3
)
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
(177
)
5

(172
)
3

Settlements
19


19


Fair value as of September 30, 2015
$
(270
)
$
(21
)
$
(291
)
$

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2015 [2] [7]
$
(177
)
$
5

$
(172
)
$
3


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015
 
Fixed Maturities, AFS
 
Assets
ABS
CDOs
CMBS
Corporate
Foreign
Govt./Govt.
Agencies
Municipal
RMBS
Total Fixed
Maturities,
AFS
Fixed
Maturities,
FVO
Fair value as of January 1, 2015
$
82

$
360

$
119

$
646

$
30

$
54

$
734

$
2,025

$
84

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]

(1
)

(12
)


(1
)
(14
)
(4
)
Included in OCI [3]
(2
)
5

(2
)
(26
)
(3
)
(4
)
(2
)
(34
)
1

Purchases
22


17

22

3


68

132

5

Settlements

(25
)
(31
)
(20
)
(2
)

(91
)
(169
)
(23
)
Sales
(6
)

(3
)
(30
)
(15
)

(108
)
(162
)
(5
)
Transfers into Level 3 [4]
1


4

82

3


16

106


Transfers out of Level 3 [4]
(92
)
(6
)
(30
)
(122
)


(19
)
(269
)
(11
)
Fair value as of September 30, 2015
$
5

$
333

$
74

$
540

$
16

$
50

$
597

$
1,615

$
47

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2015 [2] [7]
$

$
(1
)
$
(1
)
$
(11
)
$

$

$

$
(13
)
$
2

 
 
Freestanding Derivatives [5]
Assets (Liabilities)
Equity
Securities,
AFS
Credit
Commodity
Equity
Interest
Rate
GMWB
Hedging
Macro
Hedge
Program
Total Free-Standing Derivatives [5]
Fair value as of January 1, 2015
$
48

$
(3
)
$

$
5

$
(27
)
$
170

$
141

$
286

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
2

1

(2
)
5

(2
)
21

(5
)
18

Included in OCI [3]
1








Purchases
5

(8
)




47

39

Settlements



(10
)
(1
)
(20
)

(31
)
Sales
(8
)







Transfers into Level 3 [4]


6





6

Transfers out of Level 3 [4]
(3
)
10






10

Fair value as of September 30, 2015
$
45

$

$
4

$

$
(30
)
$
171

$
183

$
328

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2015 [2] [7]
$
(4
)
$
3

$
(2
)
$
1

$
(4
)
$
32

$
(3
)
$
27


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Assets
Reinsurance Recoverable for GMWB
Separate Accounts
Fair value as of January 1, 2015
$
56

$
112

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
31

29

Included in OCI [3]

(3
)
Purchases

317

Settlements
(14
)
(16
)
Sales

(226
)
Transfers into Level 3 [4]

7

Transfers out of Level 3 [4]

(56
)
Fair value as of September 30, 2015
$
73

$
164

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2015 [2] [7]
$
31

$
32

 
Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable [1]
 
Liabilities
Guaranteed
Living
Benefits
Equity Linked
Notes
Total Other
Policyholder Funds
and Benefits Payable
Consumer
Notes
Fair value as of January 1, 2015
$
(139
)
$
(26
)
$
(165
)
$
(3
)
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
Included in net income [1] [2] [6]
(118
)
5

(113
)
3

Included in OCI [3]




Settlements
(13
)

(13
)

Fair value as of September 30, 2015
$
(270
)
$
(21
)
$
(291
)
$

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income related to financial instruments still held at September 30, 2015 [2] [7]
$
(118
)
$
5

$
(113
)
$
3

[1]
The Company classifies realized and unrealized gains and losses on GMWB reinsurance derivatives and GMWB embedded derivatives as unrealized gains (losses) for purposes of disclosure in this table because it is impracticable to track on a contract-by-contract basis the realized gains (losses) for these derivatives and embedded derivatives.
[2]
All amounts in these rows are reported in net realized capital gains (losses). The realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in net income for separate account assets are offset by an equal amount for separate account liabilities, which results in a net zero impact on net income for the Company. All amounts are before income taxes and amortization of DAC.
[3]
All amounts are before income taxes and amortization of DAC.
[4]
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3 are primarily attributable to the availability of market observable information and the re-evaluation of the observability of pricing inputs.
[5]
Derivative instruments are reported in this table on a net basis for asset/(liability) positions and reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet in other investments and other liabilities.
[6]
Includes both market and non-market impacts in deriving realized and unrealized gains (losses).
[7]
Amounts presented are for Level 3 only and therefore may not agree to other disclosures included herein.
Fair Value Option
FVO investments include certain securities that contain embedded credit derivatives with underlying credit risk primarily related to residential and commercial real estate, for which the Company has elected the fair value option. The Company also classifies the underlying fixed maturities held in certain consolidated investment funds within the Fixed Maturities, FVO line on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company reports these consolidated investment companies at fair value with changes in the fair value of these securities recognized in net realized capital gains and losses, which is consistent with accounting requirements for investment companies. The investment funds hold fixed income securities in multiple sectors and the Company has management and control of the funds as well as a significant ownership interest.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The Company also elected the fair value option for certain equity securities in order to align the accounting with total return swap contracts that hedge the risk associated with the investments. The swaps do not qualify for hedge accounting and the change in value of both the equity securities and the total return swaps are recorded in net realized capital gains and losses. These equity securities are classified within equity securities, AFS on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2016, the Company no longer holds these investments. Income earned from FVO securities is recorded in net investment income and changes in fair value are recorded in net realized capital gains and losses.
The following table presents the changes in fair value of those assets and liabilities accounted for using the fair value option reported in net realized capital gains and losses in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, FVO
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate
$

$

 
$

$
1

CDOs


 

1

RMBS
1

(1
)
 
3

(4
)
Total fixed maturities, FVO
$
1

$
(1
)
 
$
3

$
(2
)
Equity, FVO


 
(34
)
2

Total realized capital gains (losses)
$
1

$
(1
)
 
$
(31
)
$

The following table presents the fair value of assets and liabilities accounted for using the fair value option included in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
As of
 
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Assets
 
 
Fixed maturities, FVO
 
 
ABS
$

$
4

Corporate
3

31

CDOs

1

CMBS

6

Foreign government

1

RMBS
109

119

U.S. Government

3

Total fixed maturities, FVO
$
112

$
165

Equity, FVO
$

$
281


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
The following table presents carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments not carried at fair value.
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Fair Value Hierarchy Level
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy loans
Level 3
$
1,431

$
1,431

 
$
1,446

$
1,446

Mortgage loans
Level 3
2,856

2,997

 
2,918

2,995

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable [1]
Level 3
$
6,443

$
6,721

 
$
6,611

$
6,802

Consumer notes [2] [3]
Level 3
24

24

 
38

38

Assumed investment contracts [3]
Level 3
754

806

 
619

682

[1]
Excludes group accident and health and universal life insurance contracts, including corporate owned life insurance.
[2]
Excludes amounts carried at fair value and included in preceding disclosures.
[3]
Included in other liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Fair values for policy loans were determined using current loan coupon rates, which reflect the current rates available under the contracts. As a result, the fair value approximates the carrying value of the policy loans.
Fair values for mortgage loans were estimated using discounted cash flow calculations based on current lending rates for similar type loans. Current lending rates reflect changes in credit spreads and the remaining terms of the loans.
Fair values for other policyholder funds and benefits payable and assumed investment contracts, not carried at fair value, are estimated based on the cash surrender values of the underlying policies or by estimating future cash flows discounted at current interest rates adjusted for credit risk.
Fair values for consumer notes were estimated using discounted cash flow calculations using current interest rates adjusted for estimated loan durations.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
3. Investments

Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Before-tax)
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
Gross gains on sales
$
47

$
33

 
$
138

$
217

Gross losses on sales
(6
)
(33
)
 
(66
)
(181
)
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
(12
)
(24
)
 
(23
)
(32
)
Valuation allowances on mortgage loans


 

(4
)
Periodic net coupon settlements on credit derivatives
1

2

 
1

5

Results of variable annuity hedge program
 
 
 
 
 
GMWB derivatives, net
6

(32
)
 
(8
)
(35
)
Macro hedge program
(64
)
51

 
(98
)
24

Total results of variable annuity hedge program
(58
)
19

 
(106
)
(11
)
Modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts
(1
)
3

 
(48
)
29

Other, net [1]
(2
)
(22
)
 
(41
)
(41
)
Net realized capital losses
$
(31
)
$
(22
)
 
$
(145
)
$
(18
)
[1]
Primarily consists of changes in value of non-qualifying derivatives and transactional foreign currency revaluation gains (losses). For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, transactional foreign currency revaluation gains (losses) were $(10) and $(17), respectively, and related to yen denominated fixed payout annuity liabilities, while there were also gains on the related hedging instruments of $13 and $8, respectively, used to hedge the foreign currency exposure. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the transactional foreign currency revaluation losses were $(118) and $(1), respectively, while there were also gains (losses) on the related hedging instruments of $109 and $(23), respectively.
Net realized capital gains and losses from investment sales are reported as a component of revenues and are determined on a specific identification basis. Before tax, net gains (losses) on sales and impairments previously reported as unrealized gains (losses) in AOCI were $28 and $49, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and $(24) and $10 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. Proceeds from sales of AFS securities totaled $1.8 billion and $5.7 billion, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and $2.3 billion and $7.9 billion for three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.
Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
The Company deems bonds and certain equity securities with debt-like characteristics (collectively “debt securities”) to be other-than-temporarily impaired (“impaired”) if a security meets the following conditions: a) the Company intends to sell or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before a recovery in value, or b) the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. If the Company intends to sell or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before a recovery in value, a charge is recorded in net realized capital losses equal to the difference between the fair value and amortized cost basis of the security. For those impaired debt securities which do not meet the first condition and for which the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis, the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the fair value is separated into the portion representing a credit OTTI, which is recorded in net realized capital losses, and the remaining non-credit impairment, which is recorded in OCI. Generally, the Company determines a security’s credit impairment as the difference between its amortized cost basis and its best estimate of expected future cash flows discounted at the security’s effective yield prior to impairment. The remaining non-credit impairment is the difference between the security’s fair value and the Company’s best estimate of expected future cash flows discounted at the security’s effective yield prior to the impairment, which typically includes current market liquidity and risk premiums. The previous amortized cost basis less the impairment recognized in net realized capital losses becomes the security’s new cost basis. The Company accretes the new cost basis to the estimated future cash flows over the expected remaining life of the security by prospectively adjusting the security’s yield, if necessary.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
3. Investments (continued)

The Company’s evaluation of whether a credit impairment exists for debt securities includes but is not limited to, the following factors: (a) changes in the financial condition of the security’s underlying collateral, (b) whether the issuer is current on contractually obligated interest and principal payments, (c) changes in the financial condition, credit rating and near-term prospects of the issuer, (d) the extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost of the security and (e) the payment structure of the security. The Company’s best estimate of expected future cash flows used to determine the credit loss amount is a quantitative and qualitative process that incorporates information received from third-party sources along with certain internal assumptions and judgments regarding the future performance of the security. The Company’s best estimate of future cash flows involves assumptions including, but not limited to, earnings multiples, underlying asset valuations and various performance indicators, such as historical and projected default and recovery rates, credit ratings, current and projected delinquency rates, and loan-to-value ("LTV") ratios. In addition, for structured securities, the Company considers factors including, but not limited to, average cumulative collateral loss rates that vary by vintage year, commercial and residential property value declines that vary by property type and location and commercial real estate delinquency levels. These assumptions require the use of significant management judgment and include the probability of issuer default and estimates regarding timing and amount of expected recoveries which may include estimating the underlying collateral value. In addition, projections of expected future debt security cash flows may change based upon new information regarding the performance of the issuer and/or underlying collateral such as changes in the projections of the underlying property value estimates.
For equity securities where the decline in the fair value is deemed to be other-than-temporary, a charge is recorded in net realized capital losses equal to the difference between the fair value and cost basis of the security. The previous cost basis less the impairment becomes the security’s new cost basis. The Company asserts its intent and ability to retain those equity securities deemed to be temporarily impaired until the price recovers. Once identified, these securities are systematically restricted from trading unless approved by investment and accounting professionals.
The primary factors considered in evaluating whether an impairment exists for an equity security may include, but are not limited to: (a) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than the cost of the security, (b) changes in the financial condition, credit rating and near-term prospects of the issuer, (c) whether the issuer is current on preferred stock dividends and (d) the intent and ability of the Company to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery.
The following table presents the Company's impairments by impairment type.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
Credit impairments
$
11

$
12

 
$
20

$
14

Intent-to-sell impairments

8

 
1

14

Impairments on equity securities
1

4

 
2

4

Total impairments
$
12

$
24

 
$
23

$
32

The following table presents a roll-forward of the Company’s cumulative credit impairments on fixed maturities held.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Before-tax)
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
Balance as of beginning of period
$
(181
)
$
(270
)
 
$
(211
)
$
(296
)
Additions for credit impairments recognized on [1]:
 
 
 
 
 
Securities not previously impaired
(2
)

 
(10
)
(2
)
Securities previously impaired
(9
)
(12
)
 
(10
)
(12
)
Reductions for credit impairments previously recognized on:
 
 
 
 
 
Securities that matured or were sold during the period
11

49

 
37

54

Securities due to an increase in expected cash flows
3

10

 
16

32

Securities the Company made the decision to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell


 

1

Balance as of end of period
$
(178
)
$
(223
)
 
$
(178
)
$
(223
)
[1]
These additions are included in the net OTTI losses recognized in earnings in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
3. Investments (continued)

Available-for-Sale Securities
The following table presents the Company’s AFS securities by type.
 
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
 
Cost or Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Non-Credit OTTI [1]
Cost or Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Non-Credit OTTI [1]
ABS
$
1,061

$
17

$
(29
)
$
1,049

$

$
864

$
16

$
(34
)
$
846

$

CDOs [2]
1,156

57

(5
)
1,209


1,354

67

(11
)
1,408


CMBS
2,182

95

(8
)
2,269

(2
)
1,936

52

(24
)
1,964

(3
)
Corporate
13,939

1,696

(42
)
15,593


14,425

975

(225
)
15,175

(3
)
Foreign govt./govt. agencies
306

34

(2
)
338


328

14

(11
)
331


Municipal
1,104

185


1,289


1,057

80

(5
)
1,132


RMBS
1,731

57

(6
)
1,782


1,468

43

(8
)
1,503


U.S. Treasuries
1,740

357

(1
)
2,096


2,127

184

(13
)
2,298


Total fixed maturities, AFS
23,219

2,498

(93
)
25,625

(2
)
23,559

1,431

(331
)
24,657

(6
)
Equity securities, AFS [3]
89

15

(5
)
99


178

11

(11
)
178


Total AFS securities
$
23,308

$
2,513

$
(98
)
$
25,724

$
(2
)
$
23,737

$
1,442

$
(342
)
$
24,835

$
(6
)
[1]
Represents the amount of cumulative non-credit OTTI losses recognized in OCI on securities that also had credit impairments. These losses are included in gross unrealized losses as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
[2]
Gross unrealized gains (losses) exclude the fair value of bifurcated embedded derivatives within certain securities. Subsequent changes in value are recorded in net realized capital gains (losses).
[3]
Excluded equity securities, FVO, with a cost and fair value of $293 and $281 as of December 31, 2015. The Company held no equity securities, FVO as of September 30, 2016.
The following table presents the Company’s fixed maturities, AFS, by contractual maturity year.
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Contractual Maturity
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
 
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
One year or less
$
694

$
701

 
$
953

$
974

Over one year through five years
4,522

4,706

 
4,973

5,075

Over five years through ten years
3,715

3,958

 
3,650

3,714

Over ten years
8,158

9,951

 
8,361

9,173

Subtotal
17,089

19,316

 
17,937

18,936

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities
6,130

6,309

 
5,622

5,721

Total fixed maturities, AFS
$
23,219

$
25,625

 
$
23,559

$
24,657

Estimated maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to security call or prepayment provisions. Due to the potential for variability in payment speeds (i.e. prepayments or extensions), mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are not categorized by contractual maturity.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company aims to maintain a diversified investment portfolio including issuer, sector and geographic stratification, where applicable, and has established certain exposure limits, diversification standards and review procedures to mitigate credit risk. The Company had no investment exposure to any credit concentration risk of a single issuer greater than 10% of the Company’s stockholder's equity, other than the U.S. government and certain U.S. government agencies as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. For further discussion of concentration of credit risk, see the Concentration of Credit Risk section in Note 3 - Investments and Derivatives of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
3. Investments (continued)

Unrealized Losses on AFS Securities
The following tables present the Company’s unrealized loss aging for AFS securities by type and length of time the security was in a continuous unrealized loss position.
 
September 30, 2016
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
 
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
 
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
ABS
$
112

$
111

$
(1
)
 
$
273

$
245

$
(28
)
 
$
385

$
356

$
(29
)
CDOs [1]
281

281

(1
)
 
540

536

(4
)
 
821

817

(5
)
CMBS
294

291

(3
)
 
114

109

(5
)
 
408

400

(8
)
Corporate
802

784

(18
)
 
393

369

(24
)
 
1,195

1,153

(42
)
Foreign govt./govt. agencies
43

42

(1
)
 
6

5

(1
)
 
49

47

(2
)
Municipal
10

10


 



 
10

10


RMBS
86

86


 
240

234

(6
)
 
326

320

(6
)
U.S. Treasuries
189

188

(1
)
 



 
189

188

(1
)
Total fixed maturities, AFS
1,817

1,793

(25
)
 
1,566

1,498

(68
)
 
3,383

3,291

(93
)
Equity securities, AFS [2]
27

25

(2
)
 
37

34

(3
)
 
64

59

(5
)
Total securities in an unrealized loss position
$
1,844

$
1,818

$
(27
)
 
$
1,603

$
1,532

$
(71
)
 
$
3,447

$
3,350

$
(98
)
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
 
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
 
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
ABS
$
387

$
385

$
(2
)
 
$
271

$
239

$
(32
)
 
$
658

$
624

$
(34
)
CDOs [1]
608

602

(6
)
 
500

493

(5
)
 
1,108

1,095

(11
)
CMBS
655

636

(19
)
 
99

94

(5
)
 
754

730

(24
)
Corporate
4,880

4,696

(184
)
 
363

322

(41
)
 
5,243

5,018

(225
)
Foreign govt./govt. agencies
144

136

(8
)
 
30

27

(3
)
 
174

163

(11
)
Municipal
179

174

(5
)
 



 
179

174

(5
)
RMBS
280

279

(1
)
 
230

223

(7
)
 
510

502

(8
)
U.S. Treasuries
963

950

(13
)
 
8

8


 
971

958

(13
)
Total fixed maturities, AFS
8,096

7,858

(238
)
 
1,501

1,406

(93
)
 
9,597

9,264

(331
)
Equity securities, AFS [2]
83

79

(4
)
 
44

37

(7
)
 
127

116

(11
)
Total securities in an unrealized loss position
$
8,179

$
7,937

$
(242
)
 
$
1,545

$
1,443

$
(100
)
 
$
9,724

$
9,380

$
(342
)
[1]
Unrealized losses exclude the change in fair value of bifurcated embedded derivatives within certain securities, for which changes in fair value are recorded in net realized capital gains (losses).
[2]
As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, excludes equity securities, FVO, which are included in equity securities, AFS on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of September 30, 2016, AFS securities in an unrealized loss position consisted of 1,237 securities, primarily in the corporate sector, which were depressed primarily due to widening of credit spreads since the securities were purchased. As of September 30, 2016, 92% of these securities were depressed less than 20% of cost or amortized cost. The decrease in unrealized losses during 2016 was primarily attributable to a decline in interest rates and tighter credit spreads.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
3. Investments (continued)

Most of the securities depressed for twelve months or more relate to student loan ABS and corporate securities concentrated in the financial services sector. These investments were primarily depressed because the securities have floating-rate coupons and long-dated maturities, and current credit spreads are wider than when these securities were purchased. The Company neither has an intention to sell nor does it expect to be required to sell the securities outlined in the preceding discussion.
Mortgage Loans
Mortgage Loan Valuation Allowances
The Company’s security monitoring process reviews mortgage loans on a quarterly basis to identify potential credit losses. Commercial mortgage loans are considered to be impaired when management estimates that, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Criteria used to determine if an impairment exists include, but are not limited to: current and projected macroeconomic factors, such as unemployment rates, and property-specific factors such as rental rates, occupancy levels, LTV ratios and debt service coverage ratios (“DSCR”). In addition, the Company considers historic, current and projected delinquency rates and property values. These assumptions require the use of significant management judgment and include the probability and timing of borrower default and loss severity estimates. In addition, projections of expected future cash flows may change based upon new information regarding the performance of the borrower and/or underlying collateral such as changes in the projections of the underlying property value estimates.
For mortgage loans that are deemed impaired, a valuation allowance is established for the difference between the carrying amount and the Company’s share of either (a) the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, (b) the loan’s observable market price or, most frequently, (c) the fair value of the collateral. A valuation allowance has been established for either individual loans or as a projected loss contingency for loans with an LTV ratio of 90% or greater and after consideration of other credit quality factors, including DSCR. Changes in valuation allowances are recorded in net realized capital gains and losses. Interest income on impaired loans is accrued to the extent it is deemed collectible and the loans continue to perform under the original or restructured terms. Interest income ceases to accrue for loans when it is probable that the Company will not receive interest and principal payments according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans may resume accrual status when it is determined that sufficient collateral exists to satisfy the full amount of the loan and interest payments as well as when it is probable cash will be received in the foreseeable future. Interest income on defaulted loans is recognized when received.
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Amortized Cost [1]
Valuation Allowance
Carrying Value
 
Amortized Cost [1]
Valuation Allowance
Carrying Value
Total commercial mortgage loans
$
2,875

$
(19
)
$
2,856

 
$
2,937

$
(19
)
$
2,918

[1]
Amortized cost represents carrying value prior to valuation allowances, if any.
As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, the carrying value of mortgage loans associated with the valuation allowance was $31 and $39, respectively. There were no mortgage loans held-for-sale as of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015. As of September 30, 2016, loans within the Company’s mortgage loan portfolio that have had extensions or restructurings other than what is allowable under the original terms of the contract are immaterial.
The following table presents the activity within the Company’s valuation allowance for mortgage loans. These loans have been evaluated both individually and collectively for impairment. Loans evaluated collectively for impairment are immaterial.
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
Balance, beginning of period
$
(19
)
$
(15
)
(Additions)/Reversals

(4
)
Deductions


Balance, end of period
$
(19
)
$
(19
)
The weighted-average LTV ratio of the Company’s commercial mortgage loan portfolio was 53% as of September 30, 2016, while the weighted-average LTV ratio at origination of these loans was 63%. LTV ratios compare the loan amount to the value of the underlying property collateralizing the loan. The loan values are updated no less than annually through property level reviews of the portfolio. Factors considered in the property valuation include, but are not limited to, actual and expected property cash flows, geographic market data and capitalization rates. DSCR compares a property’s net operating income to the borrower’s principal and interest payments. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company held one delinquent commercial mortgage loan past due by 90 days or more. The loan had a total carrying value and valuation allowance of $15 and $16, respectively, and was not accruing income.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
3. Investments (continued)

The following table presents the carrying value of the Company’s commercial mortgage loans by LTV and DSCR.
Commercial Mortgage Loans Credit Quality
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Loan-to-value
Carrying Value
Avg. Debt-Service Coverage Ratio
 
Carrying Value
Avg. Debt-Service Coverage Ratio
Greater than 80%
$
15

0.45x
 
$
15

0.91x
65% - 80%
265

2.15x
 
280

1.78x
Less than 65%
2,576

2.59x
 
2,623

2.54x
Total commercial mortgage loans
$
2,856

2.53x
 
$
2,918

2.45x
The following tables present the carrying value of the Company’s mortgage loans by region and property type.
Mortgage Loans by Region
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Carrying Value
Percent of Total
 
Carrying Value
Percent of Total
East North Central
$
54

1.9%
 
$
66

2.3%
East South Central
14

0.5%
 
14

0.5%
Middle Atlantic
210

7.4%
 
210

7.2%
New England
138

4.8%
 
163

5.6%
Pacific
910

31.9%
 
933

32.0%
South Atlantic
585

20.5%
 
579

19.8%
West South Central
128

4.5%
 
125

4.3%
Other [1]
817

28.5%
 
828

28.3%
Total mortgage loans
$
2,856

100.0%
 
$
2,918

100.0%
[1]
Primarily represents loans collateralized by multiple properties in various regions.
Mortgage Loans by Property Type
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Carrying Value
Percent of Total
 
Carrying Value
Percent of Total
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural
$
16

0.6%
 
$
16

0.5%
Industrial
830

29.1%
 
829

28.4%
Lodging
25

0.9%
 
26

0.9%
Multifamily
568

19.9%
 
557

19.1%
Office
663

23.2%
 
729

25.0%
Retail
614

21.5%
 
650

22.3%
Other
140

4.8%
 
111

3.8%
Total mortgage loans
$
2,856

100.0%
 
$
2,918

100.0%
Variable Interest Entities
The Company is involved with various special purpose entities and other entities that are deemed to be VIEs primarily as a collateral or investment manager and as an investor through normal investment activities as well as a means of accessing capital through a contingent capital facility.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
3. Investments (continued)

A VIE is an entity that either has investors that lack certain essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest, such as simple majority kick-out rights, or lacks sufficient funds to finance its own activities without financial support provided by other entities. The Company performs ongoing qualitative assessments of its VIEs to determine whether the Company has a controlling financial interest in the VIE and therefore is the primary beneficiary. The Company is deemed to have a controlling financial interest when it has both the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Based on the Company’s assessment, if it determines it is the primary beneficiary, the Company consolidates the VIE in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Consolidated VIEs
The following table presents the carrying value of assets and liabilities, and the maximum exposure to loss relating to the VIEs for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Creditors have no recourse against the Company in the event of default by these VIEs nor does the Company have any implied or unfunded commitments to these VIEs. The Company’s financial or other support provided to these VIEs is limited to its collateral or investment management services and original investment. Since December 31, 2015, the Company has disposed of the VIEs for which it was the primary beneficiary.
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Total Assets
Total Liabilities  [1]
Maximum Exposure to Loss [2]
 
Total Assets
Total Liabilities  [1]
Maximum Exposure to Loss [2]
Investment funds [3]
$

$

$

 
$
52

$
11

$
42

Limited partnerships and other alternative investments [4]



 
2

1

1

Total
$

$

$

 
$
54

$
12

$
43

[1]
Included in other liabilities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]
The maximum exposure to loss represents the maximum loss amount that the Company could recognize as a reduction in net investment income or as a realized capital loss and is the cost basis of the Company’s investment.
[3]
Total assets included in fixed maturities, FVO, short-term investments, and equity, AFS on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[4]
Total assets included in limited partnerships and other alternative investments on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Non-Consolidated VIEs
The Company, through normal investment activities, makes passive investments in limited partnerships and other alternative investments. Upon the adoption of the new consolidation guidance discussed above, these investments are now considered VIEs. For these non-consolidated VIEs, the Company has determined it is not the primary beneficiary as it has no ability to direct activities that could significantly affect the economic performance of the investments. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is limited to the total carrying value of $897 and $729, respectively, which are included in limited partnerships and other alternative investments in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company has outstanding commitments totaling $427 and $299, respectively, whereby the Company is committed to fund these investments and may be called by the partnership during the commitment period to fund the purchase of new investments and partnership expenses. These investments are generally of a passive nature in that the Company does not take an active role in management. For further discussion of these investments, see Equity Method Investments within Note 3 - Investments and Derivatives of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report.
In addition, the Company also makes passive investments in structured securities issued by VIEs for which the Company is not the manager and, therefore, does not consolidate. These investments are included in ABS, CDOs, CMBS and RMBS in the Available-for-Sale Securities table and fixed maturities, FVO, in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company has not provided financial or other support with respect to these investments other than its original investment. For these investments, the Company determined it is not the primary beneficiary due to the relative size of the Company’s investment in comparison to the principal amount of the structured securities issued by the VIEs, the level of credit subordination which reduces the Company’s obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits and the Company’s inability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIEs. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss on these investments is limited to the amount of the Company’s investment.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
3. Investments (continued)

Securities Lending, Repurchase Agreements and Other Collateral Transactions
The Company participates in securities lending programs to generate additional income. Through these programs, certain fixed maturities within the corporate, foreign government/government agencies, and municipal sectors as well as equity securities are loaned from the Company’s portfolio to qualifying third-party borrowers in return for collateral in the form of cash or securities. Borrowers of these securities provide collateral of 102% and 105% of the fair value of the securities lent at the time of the loan for domestic and non-domestic securities, respectively. The borrower will return the securities to the Company for cash or securities collateral at maturity dates generally of 90 days or less. Security collateral on deposit from counterparties in connection with securities lending transactions may not be sold or re-pledged, except in the event of default, and is not reflected on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the loaned securities is monitored and additional collateral is obtained if the fair value of the collateral falls below 100% of the fair value of the loaned securities. The agreements provide the counterparty the right to sell or re-pledge the securities transferred. If cash, rather than securities, is received as collateral, the cash is typically invested in short-term investments or fixed maturities and is reported as an asset on the consolidated balance sheets. Income associated with securities lending transactions is reported as a component of net investment income on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2016, the fair value of securities on loan and the associated liability for cash collateral received was $77 and $22, respectively. The Company also received securities collateral of $57 which was not included in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2015, the fair value of securities on loan and the associated liability for cash collateral received was $15 and $15, respectively.
From time to time, the Company enters into repurchase agreements and similar transactions to manage liquidity or to earn incremental spread income. A repurchase agreement is a transaction in which one party (transferor) agrees to sell securities to another party (transferee) in return for cash (or securities), with a simultaneous agreement to repurchase the same securities at a specified price at a later date. A dollar roll is a type of repurchase agreement where a mortgage backed security is sold with an agreement to repurchase substantially the same security at a specified time in the future. Repurchase transactions generally have a contractual maturity of ninety days or less.
As part of repurchase agreements, the Company transfers collateral of U.S. government and government agency securities and receives cash. For repurchase agreements, the Company obtains cash in an amount equal to at least 95% of the fair value of the securities transferred. The agreements contain contractual provisions that require additional collateral to be transferred when necessary and provide the counterparty the right to sell or re-pledge the securities transferred. The cash received from the repurchase program is typically invested in short-term investments or fixed maturities. Repurchase agreements include master netting provisions that provide the counterparties the right to offset claims and apply securities held by them with respect to their obligations in the event of a default. Although the Company has the contractual right to offset claims, fixed maturities do not meet the specific conditions for net presentation under U.S. GAAP. The Company accounts for the repurchase agreements as collateralized borrowings. The securities transferred under repurchase agreements are included in fixed maturities, AFS with the obligation to repurchase those securities recorded in other liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of September 30, 2016, the Company reported in fixed maturities, AFS and cash on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets financial collateral pledged relating to repurchase agreements of $229. The Company reported a corresponding obligation to repurchase the pledged securities of $227 in other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2015, the Company reported in fixed maturities, AFS and cash on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets financial collateral pledged relating to repurchase agreements of $249. The Company reported a corresponding obligation to repurchase the pledged securities of $249 in other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company had no outstanding dollar roll transactions as of September 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015.
The Company is required by law to deposit securities with government agencies in certain states in which it conducts business. As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, the fair value of securities on deposit was approximately $15 and $14, respectively.
Refer to Derivative Collateral Arrangements section of this note for disclosure of collateral in support of derivative transactions.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments

The Company utilizes a variety of OTC, OTC-cleared and exchange traded derivative instruments as a part of its overall risk management strategy as well as to enter into replication transactions. Derivative instruments are used to manage risk associated with interest rate, equity market, commodity market, credit spread, issuer default, price, and currency exchange rate risk or volatility. Replication transactions are used as an economical means to synthetically replicate the characteristics and performance of assets that are permissible investments under the Company’s investment policies. The Company also may enter into and has previously issued financial instruments and products that either are accounted for as free-standing derivatives, such as certain reinsurance contracts, or may contain features that are deemed to be embedded derivative instruments, such as the GMWB rider included with certain variable annuity products.
Strategies That Qualify for Hedge Accounting
Certain derivatives that the Company enters into satisfy the hedge accounting requirements as outlined in Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in the Company’s 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report. Typically, these hedge relationships include interest rate swaps and, to a lesser extent, foreign currency swaps where the terms or expected cash flows of the hedged item closely match the terms of the swap. The interest rate swaps are typically used to manage interest rate duration of certain fixed maturity securities or liability contracts. The hedge strategies by hedge accounting designation include:
Cash Flow Hedges
Interest rate swaps are predominantly used to manage portfolio duration and better match cash receipts from assets with cash disbursements required to fund liabilities. These derivatives primarily convert interest receipts on floating-rate fixed maturity securities to fixed rates.
Foreign currency swaps are used to convert foreign currency-denominated cash flows related to certain investment receipts and liability payments to U.S. dollars in order to reduce cash flow fluctuations due to changes in currency rates.
Fair Value Hedges
Interest rate swaps are used to hedge the changes in fair value of fixed maturity securities due to fluctuations in interest rates. These swaps are typically used to manage interest rate duration.
Non-Qualifying Strategies
Derivative relationships that do not qualify for hedge accounting (“non-qualifying strategies”) primarily include the hedge program for the Company's variable annuity products as well as the hedging and replication strategies that utilize credit default swaps. In addition, hedges of interest rate, foreign currency and equity risk of certain fixed maturities, equities and liabilities do not qualify for hedge accounting.
The non-qualifying strategies include:
Interest Rate Swaps, Swaptions, and Futures
The Company uses interest rate swaps, swaptions, and futures to manage duration between assets and liabilities in certain investment portfolios. In addition, the Company enters into interest rate swaps to terminate existing swaps, thereby offsetting the changes in value of the original swap. As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, the notional amount of interest rate swaps in offsetting relationships was $3.9 billion and $4.6 billion, respectively.
Foreign Currency Swaps and Forwards
The Company enters into foreign currency swaps and forwards to convert the foreign currency exposures of certain foreign currency-denominated fixed maturity investments to U.S. dollars.
Fixed Payout Annuity Hedge
The Company reinsures certain yen denominated fixed payout annuities. The Company invests in U.S. dollar denominated assets to support the reinsurance liability. The Company has in place pay U.S. dollar, receive yen swap contracts to hedge the currency and yen interest rate exposure between the U.S. dollar denominated assets and the yen denominated fixed liability reinsurance payments.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments (continued)

Credit Contracts
Credit default swaps are used to purchase credit protection on an individual entity or referenced index to economically hedge against default risk and credit-related changes in value of fixed maturity securities. Credit default swaps are also used to assume credit risk related to an individual entity or referenced index as a part of replication transactions. These contracts require the Company to pay or receive a periodic fee in exchange for compensation from the counterparty should the referenced security issuers experience a credit event, as defined in the contract. The Company is also exposed to credit risk related to certain structured fixed maturity securities that have embedded credit derivatives, which reference a standard index of corporate securities. In addition, the Company enters into credit default swaps to terminate existing credit default swaps, thereby offsetting the changes in value of the original swap going forward.
Equity Index Swaps and Options
The Company enters into equity index options to hedge the impact of a decline in the equity markets on the investment portfolio. During 2015, the Company entered into a total return swap to hedge equity risk of specific common stock investments which were accounted for using the fair value option in order to align the accounting treatment within net realized capital gains (losses). The swap matured in January 2016 and the specific common stock investments were sold at that time. In addition, the Company formerly offered certain equity indexed products that remain in force, a portion of which contain embedded derivatives that require bifurcation. The Company uses equity index swaps to economically hedge the equity volatility risk associated with the equity indexed products.
Commodity Contracts
The Company has used put option contracts on oil futures to partially offset potential losses related to certain fixed maturity securities that could be impacted by changes in oil prices.
GMWB Derivatives, Net
The Company formerly offered certain variable annuity products with GMWB riders. The GMWB product is a bifurcated embedded derivative (“GMWB product derivatives”) that has a notional value equal to the GRB. The Company uses reinsurance contracts to transfer a portion of its risk of loss due to GMWB. The reinsurance contracts covering GMWB (“GMWB reinsurance contracts”) are accounted for as free-standing derivatives with a notional amount equal to the GRB amount.
The Company utilizes derivatives (“GMWB hedging instruments”) as part of a dynamic hedging program designed to hedge a portion of the capital market risk exposures of the non-reinsured GMWB riders due to changes in interest rates, equity market levels, and equity volatility. These derivatives include customized swaps, interest rate swaps and futures, and equity swaps, options and futures, on certain indices including the S&P 500 index, EAFE index and NASDAQ index. The Company retains the risk for differences between assumed and actual policyholder behavior and between the performance of the actively managed funds underlying the separate accounts and their respective indices. The following table presents notional and fair value for GMWB hedging instruments.
 
Notional Amount
 
Fair Value
 
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
 
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Customized swaps
$
5,366

$
5,877

 
$
142

$
131

Equity swaps, options, and futures
1,355

1,362

 
(13
)
2

Interest rate swaps and futures
3,743

3,740

 
40

25

Total
$
10,464

$
10,979

 
$
169

$
158

Macro Hedge Program
The Company utilizes equity swaps, options, futures, and forwards to provide partial protection against the statutory tail scenario risk arising from GMWB and guaranteed minimum death benefit ("GMDB") liabilities on the Company's statutory surplus. These derivatives cover some of the residual risks not otherwise covered by the dynamic hedging program. The following table presents notional and fair value for the macro hedge program.
 
Notional Amount
 
Fair Value
 
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
 
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Equity swaps, options, futures, and forwards
$
6,348

$
4,548

 
$
136

$
147

Total
$
6,348

$
4,548

 
$
136

$
147


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments (continued)

Modified Coinsurance Reinsurance Contracts
As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, the Company had approximately $921 and $895, respectively, of invested assets supporting other policyholder funds and benefits payable reinsured under a modified coinsurance arrangement in connection with the sale of the Individual Life business, which was structured as a reinsurance transaction. The assets are primarily held in a trust established by the Company. The Company pays or receives cash quarterly to settle the results of the reinsured business, including the investment results. As a result of this modified coinsurance arrangement, the Company has an embedded derivative that transfers to the reinsurer certain unrealized changes in fair value due to interest rate and credit risks of these assets. The notional amount of the embedded derivative reinsurance contracts are the invested assets that are carried at fair value supporting the reinsured reserves.
Derivative Balance Sheet Classification
The following table summarizes the balance sheet classification of the Company’s derivative related net fair value amounts as well as the gross asset and liability fair value amounts. For reporting purposes, the Company has elected to offset within total assets or total liabilities based upon the net of the fair value amounts, income accruals, and related cash collateral receivables and payables of OTC derivative instruments executed in a legal entity and with the same counterparty under a master netting agreement, which provides the Company with the legal right of offset. The Company has also elected to offset within total assets or total liabilities based upon the net of the fair value amounts, income accruals and related cash collateral receivables and payables of OTC-cleared derivative instruments based on clearing house agreements. The following fair value amounts do not include income accruals or related cash collateral receivables and payables, which are netted with derivative fair value amounts to determine balance sheet presentation. Derivatives in the Company’s separate accounts, where the associated gains and losses accrue directly to policyholders, are not included in the table below. The Company’s derivative instruments are held for risk management purposes, unless otherwise noted in the following table. The notional amount of derivative contracts represents the basis upon which pay or receive amounts are calculated and is presented in the table to quantify the volume of the Company’s derivative activity. Notional amounts are not necessarily reflective of credit risk. The following tables exclude investments that contain an embedded credit derivative for which the Company has elected the fair value option. For further discussion, see the Fair Value Option section in Note 2 - Fair Value Measurements of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments (continued)

 
Net Derivatives
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
 
Notional Amount
Fair Value
Fair Value
Fair Value
Hedge Designation/ Derivative Type
Sep 30, 2016
Dec 31, 2015
Sep 30, 2016
Dec 31, 2015
Sep 30, 2016
Dec 31, 2015
Sep 30, 2016
Dec 31, 2015
Cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
1,766

$
1,766

$
68

$
38

$
68

$
38

$

$

Foreign currency swaps
155

143

(17
)
(19
)
8

7

(25
)
(26
)
Total cash flow hedges
1,921

1,909

51

19

76

45

(25
)
(26
)
Fair value hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
23

23







Total fair value hedges
23

23







Non-qualifying strategies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps, swaptions, and futures
3,924

4,710

(402
)
(415
)
580

285

(982
)
(700
)
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency swaps and forwards
385

386

(1
)
4

1

4

(2
)

Fixed payout annuity hedge
1,063

1,063

(247
)
(357
)


(247
)
(357
)
Credit contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit derivatives that purchase credit protection
107

249

(3
)
10


12

(3
)
(2
)
Credit derivatives that assume credit risk [1]
658

1,435

(1
)
(10
)
4

5

(5
)
(15
)
Credit derivatives in offsetting positions
1,279

1,435


(1
)
18

17

(18
)
(18
)
Equity contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity index swaps and options
100

404

(1
)
15

30

41

(31
)
(26
)
Variable annuity hedge program
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GMWB product derivatives [2]
13,603

15,099

(348
)
(262
)


(348
)
(262
)
GMWB reinsurance contracts
2,809

3,106

98

83

98

83



GMWB hedging instruments
10,464

10,979

169

158

307

264

(138
)
(106
)
Macro hedge program
6,348

4,548

136

147

197

179

(61
)
(32
)
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts
921

895

31

79

31

79



Total non-qualifying strategies
41,661

44,309

(569
)
(549
)
1,266

969

(1,835
)
(1,518
)
Total cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, and non-qualifying strategies
$
43,605

$
46,241

$
(518
)
$
(530
)
$
1,342

$
1,014

$
(1,860
)
$
(1,544
)
Balance Sheet Location
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
$
162

$
184

$

$
(1
)
$

$

$

$
(1
)
Other investments
8,358

11,837

276

250

326

360

(50
)
(110
)
Other liabilities
17,703

15,071

(544
)
(653
)
887

492

(1,431
)
(1,145
)
Reinsurance recoverable
3,729

4,000

129

162

129

162



Other policyholder funds and benefits payable
13,653

15,149

(379
)
(288
)


(379
)
(288
)
Total derivatives
$
43,605

$
46,241

$
(518
)
$
(530
)
$
1,342

$
1,014

$
(1,860
)
$
(1,544
)
[1]
The derivative instruments related to this strategy are held for other investment purposes.
[2]
These derivatives are embedded within liabilities and are not held for risk management purposes.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments (continued)

Change in Notional Amount
The net decrease in notional amount of derivatives since December 31, 2015, was primarily due to the following:
The decline in the combined notional amount associated with the GMWB hedging program, which includes the GMWB product, reinsurance, and hedging derivatives, was primarily driven by policyholder lapses and partial withdrawals.
The decline in notional amount related to non-qualifying interest rate derivatives was primarily driven by the termination of interest rate swaps that were used for duration management.
The decline in notional amount related to the termination of credit derivatives that assume credit risk was a result of re-balancing within certain fixed maturity sectors. The terminated positions related to replication transactions that pair credit derivatives with high quality liquid securities to earn a higher credit spread.
The increase in the notional amount associated with the macro hedge program was primarily due to purchases of equity options and forwards to hedge more of the equity risk.
Change in Fair Value
The net increase in the total fair value of derivative instruments since December 31, 2015, was primarily related to the following:
The increase in fair value associated with the fixed payout annuity hedges was primarily driven by an appreciation of the Japanese yen in comparison to the U.S. dollar, slightly offset by a decline in U.S. interest rates.
The increase in fair value associated with qualifying cash flow hedge interest rate swaps was due to a decline in interest rates.
The decrease in fair value related to the combined GMWB hedging program was primarily due to an increase in the U.S. equity markets, assumption and fund regression updates, partially offset by an increase in fair value driven by favorable policyholder behavior and outperformance of the underlying actively managed funds compared to their respective indices.
The decrease in the fair value associated with modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts, which are accounted for as embedded derivatives and transfer to the reinsurer the investment experience related to the assets supporting the reinsured policies, was primarily driven by a decline in interest rates.
Offsetting of Derivative Assets/Liabilities
The following tables present the gross fair value amounts, the amounts offset, and net position of derivative instruments eligible for offset in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts offset include fair value amounts, income accruals and related cash collateral receivables and payables associated with derivative instruments that are traded under a common master netting agreement, as described in the preceding discussion. Also included in the tables are financial collateral receivables and payables, which are contractually permitted to be offset upon an event of default, although are disallowed for offsetting under U.S. GAAP.
As of September 30, 2016
 
(i)
 
(ii)
 
(iii) = (i) - (ii)
(iv)
 
(v) = (iii) - (iv)
 
 
 
 
 
Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
 
Collateral Disallowed for Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
 
 
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
 
Derivative Assets [1]
 
Accrued Interest and Cash Collateral Received [2]
 
Financial Collateral Received [4]
 
Net Amount
Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other investments
$
1,213

 
$
955

 
$
276

 
$
(18
)
 
$
209

 
$
49

 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
 
Derivative Liabilities [3]
 
Accrued Interest and Cash Collateral Pledged [3]
 
Financial Collateral Pledged [4]
 
Net Amount
Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
$
(1,481
)
 
$
(653
)
 
$
(544
)
 
$
(284
)
 
$
(798
)
 
$
(30
)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments (continued)

As of December 31, 2015
 
(i)
 
(ii)
 
(iii) = (i) - (ii)
(iv)
 
(v) = (iii) - (iv)
 
 
 
 
 
Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
 
 
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
 
Derivative Assets [1]
 
Accrued Interest and Cash Collateral Received [2]
 
Financial Collateral Received [4]
 
Net Amount
Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other investments
$
852

 
$
692

 
$
250

 
$
(90
)
 
$
99

 
$
61

 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
 
Derivative Liabilities [3]
 
Accrued Interest and Cash Collateral Pledged [3]
 
Financial Collateral Pledged [4]
 
Net Amount
Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
$
(1,255
)
 
$
(499
)
 
$
(653
)
 
$
(103
)
 
$
(753
)
 
$
(3
)
[1]
Included in other invested assets in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]
Included in other assets in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and amount presented is limited to the net derivative receivable associated with each counterparty.
[3]
Included in other liabilities in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and amount presented is limited to the net derivative payable associated with each counterparty.
[4]
Excludes collateral associated with exchange-traded derivative instruments.
Cash Flow Hedges
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of OCI and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in current period earnings. All components of each derivative’s gain or loss were included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
The following tables present the components of the gain or loss on derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges:
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)
 
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
2016
2015
Interest rate swaps
$
(16
)
$
28

$
30

$
26

 
$

$

$

$

Foreign currency swaps
1


2

(1
)
 




Total
$
(15
)
$
28

$
32

$
25

 
$

$

$

$

 
 
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Location
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
Interest rate swaps
Net realized capital gains (losses)
$

$

 
$

$
(1
)
Interest rate swaps
Net investment income
6

8

 
19

25

Foreign currency swaps
Net realized capital gains (losses)
1


 
3

(7
)
Total
 
$
7

$
8

 
$
22

$
17


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments (continued)

As of September 30, 2016, the before-tax deferred net gains on derivative instruments recorded in AOCI that are expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months are $11. This expectation is based on the anticipated interest payments on hedged investments in fixed maturity securities that will occur over the next twelve months, at which time the Company will recognize the deferred net gains (losses) as an adjustment to net investment income over the term of the investment cash flows.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and September 30, 2015, the Company had no net reclassifications from AOCI to earnings resulting from the discontinuance of cash-flow hedges due to forecasted transactions that were no longer probable of occurring.
Fair Value Hedges
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in current period earnings. The Company includes the gain or loss on the derivative in the same line item as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item. All components of each derivative’s gain or loss were included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized in income losses of less than $1 representing the ineffective portion of fair value hedges for the derivative instrument and the hedged item.
Non-Qualifying Strategies
For non-qualifying strategies, including embedded derivatives that are required to be bifurcated from their host contracts and accounted for as derivatives, the gain or loss on the derivative is recognized currently in earnings within net realized capital gains (losses). The following table presents the gain or loss recognized in income on non-qualifying strategies.
Derivatives Used in Non-Qualifying Strategies
Gain or (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains and Losses
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
Interest rate contracts
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps, swaptions, and futures
$
(3
)
$
(4
)
 
$
(11
)
$
(7
)
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency swaps and forwards
(1
)
2

 
(5
)
4

Fixed payout annuity hedge [1]
13

8

 
109

(23
)
Credit contracts
 
 
 
 
 
Credit derivatives that purchase credit protection
(4
)
4

 
(7
)
3

Credit derivatives that assume credit risk
9

(13
)
 
10

(11
)
Equity contracts
 
 
 
 
 
Equity index swaps and options
(2
)
2

 
30

4

Commodity contracts
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity options

2

 

(5
)
Variable annuity hedge program
 
 
 
 
 
GMWB product derivatives
87

(150
)
 
(22
)
(91
)
GMWB reinsurance contracts
(15
)
24

 
(2
)
15

GMWB hedging instruments
(66
)
94

 
16

41

Macro hedge program
(64
)
51

 
(98
)
24

Other
 
 
 
 
 
Modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts
(1
)
2

 
(48
)
28

Total [2]
$
(47
)
$
22

 
$
(28
)
$
(18
)
[1]
Not included in this amount is the associated liability adjustment for changes in foreign exchange spot rates through realized capital losses of $(10) and $(17) for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $(118) and $(1) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
[2]
Excludes investments that contain an embedded credit derivative for which the Company has elected the fair value option. For further discussion, see the Fair Value Option section in Note 2 - Fair Value Measurements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments (continued)

For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the net realized capital gain (loss) related to derivatives used in non-qualifying strategies was primarily comprised of the following:
The net gain on fixed payout annuity hedge was primarily driven by an appreciation of the Japanese yen in comparison to the U.S. dollar.
The net gain related to the combined GMWB hedging program, which includes the GMWB product, reinsurance, and hedging derivatives, was primarily due to favorable policyholder behavior and outperformance of the underlying actively managed funds compared to their respective indices, partially offset by losses resulting from assumption updates and an increase in interest rates.
The net loss on the macro hedge program was primarily driven by an increase in equity markets, time decay of options and a decline in equity volatility.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the net realized capital gain (loss) related to derivatives used in non-qualifying strategies was primarily comprised of the following:
The net loss related to interest rate derivatives was primarily driven by a decline in interest rates and terminations of derivative positions used for duration management.
The net gain on the fixed annuity payout hedge was driven by an appreciation of the Japanese yen in comparison to the U.S. dollar, slightly offset by a decline in U.S. interest rates.
The net gain associated with equity index swaps and options was primarily driven by a total return swap used to hedge equity securities where the value of the swap increased due to a decline in the Japanese equity markets during the first quarter. An offsetting change in value was recorded on the equity securities since the Company elected the fair value option in order to align the accounting with the derivative, resulting in changes in value on both the equity securities and the derivative recorded in net realized capital gains and losses. For further discussion see the Fair Value Option section in Note 2 - Fair Value Measurements. The net gains associated with the Japanese equity market hedges were partially offset by losses on equity derivatives which were hedging against a decline in the equity market on the investment portfolio.
The net loss related to the combined GMWB hedging program was primarily due to an increase in the U.S. equity markets, partially offset by non-market gains. The non-market gains include favorable policyholder behavior and outperformance of the underlying actively managed funds compared to their respective indices, partially offset by assumption and fund regression updates.
The net loss on the macro hedge program was primarily driven by an increase in equity markets and time decay of options.
The loss associated with modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts, which are accounted for as embedded derivatives and transfer to the reinsurer the investment experience related to the assets supporting the reinsured policies, was primarily driven by a decline in interest rates. The assets remain on the Company's books and the Company recorded an offsetting gain in AOCI as a result of the increase in market value of the bonds.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments (continued)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the net realized capital gain (loss) related to derivatives used in non-qualifying strategies was primarily comprised of the following:
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the net loss related to the fixed payout annuity hedge was primarily driven by a decline in U.S. interest rates.
The net losses related to credit derivatives were primarily driven by widening credit spreads.
The net losses related to the combined GMWB hedging program which includes the GMWB product, reinsurance, and hedging derivatives, were primarily driven by underperformance of the underlying actively managed funds compared to their respective indices and unfavorable policyholder behavior.
For the three months ended September 30, 2015, the gain on the macro hedge program was primarily driven by a decline in equity markets. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the gain on the macro hedge program was primarily driven by a decline in equity markets, increased equity volatility, and a decline in interest rates, partially offset by a loss driven by time decay on options.
The gains associated with modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts, which are accounted for as embedded derivatives and transfer to the reinsurer the investment experience related to the assets supporting the reinsured policies, were primarily driven by widening credit spreads, partially offset by a decline in long-term interest rates.
For additional disclosures regarding contingent credit related features in derivative agreements, see Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Credit Risk Assumed through Credit Derivatives
The Company enters into credit default swaps that assume credit risk of a single entity or referenced index in order to synthetically replicate investment transactions that would be permissible under the Company's investment policies. The Company will receive periodic payments based on an agreed upon rate and notional amount and will only make a payment if there is a credit event. A credit event payment will typically be equal to the notional value of the swap contract less the value of the referenced security issuer’s debt obligation after the occurrence of the credit event. A credit event is generally defined as a default on contractually obligated interest or principal payments or bankruptcy of the referenced entity. The credit default swaps in which the Company assumes credit risk primarily reference investment grade single corporate issuers and baskets, which include standard diversified portfolios of corporate and CMBS issuers. The diversified portfolios of corporate issuers are established within sector concentration limits and may be divided into tranches that possess different credit ratings.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments (continued)

The following tables present the notional amount, fair value, weighted average years to maturity, underlying referenced credit obligation type and average credit ratings, and offsetting notional amounts and fair value for credit derivatives in which the Company is assuming credit risk as of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015.
 As of September 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
Underlying Referenced
Credit Obligation(s) [1]
 
 
Credit Derivative type by derivative
risk exposure
Notional
Amount [2]
Fair
Value
Weighted
Average
Years to
Maturity
Type
Average
Credit
Rating
Offsetting
Notional
Amount [3]
Offsetting
Fair Value [3]
Single name credit default swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade risk exposure
$
89

$

3 years
Corporate Credit/ Foreign Gov.
A
$
45

$

Below investment grade risk exposure
43


1 year
Corporate Credit
B-
43


Basket credit default swaps [4]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade risk exposure
613

5

3 years
Corporate Credit
BBB+
346

(2
)
Below investment grade risk exposure
22

1

5 years
Corporate Credit
B+
22

(1
)
Investment grade risk exposure
322

(5
)
5 years
CMBS Credit
AAA-
125

1

Below investment grade risk exposure
59

(14
)
1 year
CMBS Credit
CCC
59

14

Embedded credit derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade risk exposure
150

150

1 year
Corporate Credit
A+


Total [5]
$
1,298

$
137

 
 
 
$
640

$
12

 As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
Underlying Referenced
Credit Obligation(s) [1]
 
 
Credit Derivative type by derivative
risk exposure
Notional
Amount [2]
Fair
Value
Weighted
Average
Years to
Maturity
Type
Average
Credit
Rating
Offsetting
Notional
Amount [3]
Offsetting
Fair Value [3]
Single name credit default swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade risk exposure
$
118

$

1 year
Corporate Credit/ Foreign Gov.
BBB+
$
115

$
(1
)
Below investment grade risk exposure
43

(2
)
2 years
Corporate Credit
CCC+
43

1

Basket credit default swaps [4]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade risk exposure
1,265

7

4 years
Corporate Credit
BBB+
345

(2
)
Investment grade risk exposure
503

(14
)
6 years
CMBS Credit
AAA-
141

1

Below investment grade risk exposure
74

(13
)
1 year
CMBS Credit
CCC
74

13

Embedded credit derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment grade risk exposure
150

148

1 year
Corporate Credit
A+


Total [5]
$
2,153

$
126

 
 
 
$
718

$
12

[1]
The average credit ratings are based on availability and the midpoint of the applicable ratings among Moody’s, S&P, Fitch, and Morningstar. If no rating is available from a rating agency, then an internally developed rating is used.
[2]
Notional amount is equal to the maximum potential future loss amount. These derivatives are governed by agreements, clearing house rules, and applicable law, which include collateral posting requirements. There is no additional specific collateral related to these contracts or recourse provisions included in the contracts to offset losses.
[3]
The Company has entered into offsetting credit default swaps to terminate certain existing credit default swaps, thereby offsetting the future changes in value of, or losses paid related to, the original swap.
[4]
Includes $2.1 billion and $1.8 billion as of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, respectively, of standard market indices of diversified portfolios of corporate and CMBS issuers referenced through credit default swaps. These swaps are subsequently valued based upon the observable standard market index.
[5]
Excludes investments that contain an embedded credit derivative for which the Company has elected the fair value option. For further discussion, see the Fair Value Option section in Note 2 - Fair Value Measurements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
4. Derivative Instruments (continued)

Derivative Collateral Arrangements
The Company enters into various collateral arrangements in connection with its derivative instruments, which require both the pledging and accepting of collateral. As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, the Company pledged cash collateral associated with derivative instruments with a fair value of $34 and $173, respectively, for which the collateral receivable has been primarily included within other assets on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company also pledged securities collateral associated with derivative instruments with a fair value of $934 and $873, respectively, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, which have been included in fixed maturities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The counterparties have the right to sell or re-pledge these securities.
As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015 the Company accepted cash collateral associated with derivative instruments of $353 and $341, respectively, which was invested and recorded in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in fixed maturities and short-term investments with corresponding amounts recorded in other liabilities. The Company also accepted securities collateral as of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, with a fair value of $219 and $100, respectively, of which the Company has the ability to sell or repledge $207 and $100, respectively. As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, the Company had no repledged securities and did not sell any securities. In addition, as of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, non-cash collateral accepted was held in separate custodial accounts and was not included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
5. Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Changes in the DAC balance are as follows:
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
Balance, beginning of period
$
542

$
521

Deferred costs
7

5

Amortization — DAC
(29
)
(62
)
Amortization — Unlock charge, pre-tax [1]
(71
)
(11
)
Adjustments to unrealized gains and losses on securities AFS and other
(7
)
28

Balance, end of period
$
442

$
481

[1]
Includes Unlock charge of ($101) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 due to the reduction of the fixed annuity DAC balance to zero due to the impact of the sustained low interest rates on estimated gross profits.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
6. Separate Accounts, Death Benefits and Other Insurance Benefit Features

Changes in the gross GMDB/GMWB and universal life secondary guarantee benefits are as follows:
 
GMDB/GMWB [1,2]
Universal Life Secondary
Guarantees [1]
Liability balance as of January 1, 2016
$
863

$
2,313

Incurred [3]
50

234

Paid
(92
)

Liability balance as of September 30, 2016
$
821

$
2,547

Reinsurance recoverable asset, as of January 1, 2016
$
523

$
2,313

Incurred [3]
40

234

Paid
(73
)

Reinsurance recoverable asset, as of September 30, 2016
$
490

$
2,547

 
GMDB/GMWB [1,2]
Universal Life Secondary
Guarantees [1]
Liability balance as of January 1, 2015
$
812

$
2,041

Incurred [3]
76

203

Paid
(83
)

Liability balance as of September 30, 2015
$
805

$
2,244

Reinsurance recoverable asset, as of January 1, 2015
$
480

$
2,041

Incurred [3]
90

203

Paid
(66
)

Reinsurance recoverable asset, as of September 30, 2015
$
504

$
2,244

[1]
Included in Reserve for future policy benefits and unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]
These liability balances include all GMDB benefits, plus the life-contingent portion of GMWB benefits in excess of the return of the GRB. GMWB benefits up to the return of the GRB are embedded derivatives held at fair value and are excluded from these balances.
[3]
Includes the portion of assessments established as additions to reserves as well as changes in estimates affecting the reserves.
The following table provides details concerning GMDB/GMWB exposure as of September 30, 2016:
Account Value by GMDB/GMWB Type
Maximum anniversary value (“MAV”) [1]
Account Value (“AV”) [8]
Net Amount at Risk (“NAR”) [9]
Retained Net Amount at Risk (“RNAR”) [9]
Weighted Average Attained Age of Annuitant
MAV only
$
13,815

$
2,353

$
359

71
With 5% rollup [2]
1,188

192

61

71
With Earnings Protection Benefit Rider (“EPB”) [3]
3,516

472

75

70
With 5% rollup & EPB
475

104

23

73
Total MAV
18,994

3,121

518

 
Asset Protection Benefit (APB) [4]
10,766

197

131

69
Lifetime Income Benefit (LIB) – Death Benefit [5]
480

6

6

69
Reset [6] (5-7 years)
2,457

15

14

70
Return of Premium [7] /Other
8,999

65

61

68
Subtotal Variable Annuity with GMDB/GMWB [10]
41,696

$
3,404

$
730

70
Less: General Account Value with GMDB/GMWB
3,806

 
 
 
Subtotal Separate Account Liabilities with GMDB
37,890

 
 
 
Separate Account Liabilities without GMDB
80,758

 
 
 
Total Separate Account Liabilities
$
118,648

 
 
 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
6. Separate Accounts, Death Benefits and Other Insurance Benefit Features (continued)

[1]
MAV GMDB is the greatest of current AV, net premiums paid and the highest AV on any anniversary before age 80 years (adjusted for withdrawals).
[2]
Rollup GMDB is the greatest of the MAV, current AV, net premium paid and premiums (adjusted for withdrawals) accumulated at generally 5% simple interest up to the earlier of age 80 years or 100% of adjusted premiums.
[3]
EPB GMDB is the greatest of the MAV, current AV, or contract value plus a percentage of the contract’s growth. The contract’s growth is AV less premiums net of withdrawals, subject to a cap of 200% of premiums net of withdrawals.
[4]
APB GMDB is the greater of current AV or MAV, not to exceed current AV plus 25% times the greater of net premiums and MAV (each adjusted for premiums in the past 12 months).
[5]
LIB GMDB is the greatest of current AV; net premiums paid; or, for certain contracts, a benefit amount generally based on market performance that ratchets over time.
[6]
Reset GMDB is the greatest of current AV, net premiums paid and the most recent five to seven year anniversary AV before age 80 years (adjusted for withdrawals).
[7]
ROP GMDB is the greater of current AV or net premiums paid.
[8]
AV includes the contract holder’s investment in the separate account and the general account.
[9]
NAR is defined as the guaranteed benefit in excess of the current AV. RNAR represents NAR reduced for reinsurance. NAR and RNAR are highly sensitive to equity markets movements and increase when equity markets decline.
[10]
Some variable annuity contracts with GMDB also have a life-contingent GMWB that may provide for benefits in excess of the return of the GRB. Such contracts included in this amount have $6.6 billion of total account value and weighted average attained age of 72 years. There is no NAR or retained NAR related to these contracts.
Account balances of contracts with death benefit guarantees were invested in variable separate accounts as follows:
Asset type
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Equity securities (including mutual funds)
$
34,772

$
36,970

Cash and cash equivalents
3,118

3,453

Total
$
37,890

$
40,423

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, approximately 16% and 17%, respectively, of the equity securities (including mutual funds) in the preceding table were funds invested in fixed income securities and approximately 84% and 83%, respectively, were funds invested in equity securities.
For further information on guaranteed living benefits that are accounted for at fair value, such as GMWB, see Note 2 - Fair Value Measurements of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
7. Income Taxes

A reconciliation of the tax provision at the U.S. Federal statutory rate to the provision (benefit) for income taxes is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
2016
2015
Tax provision at the U.S. federal statutory rate
$
32

$
45

$
87

$
194

Dividends-received deduction ("DRD")
(16
)
(35
)
(57
)
(129
)
Foreign related investments
(3
)
2

(6
)
(2
)
Provision for income taxes
$
13

$
12

$
24

$
63

The separate account DRD is estimated for the current year using information from the most recent return, adjusted for current year equity market performance and other appropriate factors, including estimated levels of corporate dividend payments and level of policy owner equity account balances. The actual current year DRD can vary from estimates based on, but not limited to, changes in eligible dividends received in the mutual funds, amounts of distribution from these mutual funds, amounts of short-term capital gains at the mutual fund level and the Company’s taxable income before the DRD. The Company evaluates its DRD computations on a quarterly basis.
The Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 reflects a $36 net reduction in the provision for income taxes from intercompany tax settlements consisting of a $48 reduction in the provision in second quarter 2015 upon conclusion of the Internal Revenue Service audit of the 2007-2011 federal consolidated income tax return, offset by a $12 increase in the provision for the three months ended September 30, 2015 due to the filing of the Company's 2014 federal consolidated income tax return.
The federal audit of the years 2012 and 2013 began in March 2015 and is expected to be completed in 2017. Management believes that adequate provision has been made in the financial statements for any potential assessments that may result from tax examinations and other tax-related matters for all open tax years.
Other than the net operating losses discussed below, the Company believes it is more likely than not that all other deferred tax assets will be fully realized. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considered future taxable temporary difference reversals, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryovers, taxable income in open carry back years and other tax planning strategies. From time to time, tax planning strategies could include holding a portion of debt securities with market value losses until recovery, altering the level of tax exempt securities held, making investments which have specific tax characteristics, and business considerations such as asset-liability matching.
Net deferred income taxes include the future tax benefits associated with the net operating loss carryover, alternative minimum tax credit carryover and foreign tax credit carryover as follows:
Net Operating Loss Carryover
Due to limitations on the use of losses for one subsidiary, a valuation allowance of $1 has been established as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 in order to recognize only the portion of net operating losses that will more likely than not be realized.
As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the net deferred tax asset included the expected tax benefit attributable to net operating losses of $3,289 and $3,333, respectively. If unutilized, $3 of the losses will expire in 2016 and the remainder from 2023-2033. Utilization of these loss carryovers is dependent upon the generation of sufficient future taxable income.
Most of the net operating loss carryover originated from the Company's U.S. annuity business, including from the hedging program. Given the continued runoff of the U.S. fixed and variable annuity business, the exposure to taxable losses is significantly lessened. Accordingly, given the expected future consolidated group earnings, the Company believes sufficient taxable income will be generated in the future to utilize its net operating loss carryover. Although the Company believes there will be sufficient future taxable income to fully recover the remainder of the loss carryover, the Company's estimate of the likely realization may change over time.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
7. Income Taxes (continued)

Alternative Minimum Tax Credit and Foreign Tax Credit Carryover
As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the net deferred tax asset included the expected tax benefit attributable to alternative minimum tax credit carryover of $232 and $232 and foreign tax credit carryover of $47 and $122, respectively. The alternative minimum tax credits have no expiration date and the foreign tax credit carryovers expire from 2020 to 2024. These credits are available to offset regular federal income taxes from future taxable income and although the Company believes there will be sufficient future regular federal taxable income, there can be no certainty that future events will not affect the ability to utilize the credits. Additionally, the use of the foreign tax credits generally depends on the generation of sufficient taxable income to first utilize all of the U.S. net operating loss carryover. However, the Company has identified and purchased certain investments which allow for utilization of the foreign tax credits without first using the net operating loss carryover. Consequently, the Company believes it is more likely than not the foreign tax credit carryover will be fully realized. Accordingly, no valuation allowance has been provided on either the alternative minimum tax carryover or foreign tax credit carryover.
8. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company is involved in claims litigation arising in the ordinary course of business with respect to life, disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies and with respect to annuity contracts. The Company accounts for such activity through the establishment of reserves for future policy benefits and unpaid loss adjustment expense reserves. Management expects that the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to such ordinary-course claims litigation, after consideration of provisions made for potential losses and costs of defense, will not be material to the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
The Company is also involved in other kinds of legal actions, some of which assert claims for substantial amounts. Such actions have alleged, for example, bad faith in the handling of insurance claims and improper sales practices in connection with the sale of insurance and investment products. Some of these actions also seek punitive damages. Management expects that the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to such lawsuits, after consideration of provisions made for estimated losses, will not be material to the consolidated financial condition of the Company. Nonetheless, given the large or indeterminate amounts sought in certain of these actions, and the inherent unpredictability of litigation, it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain matters could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods.
Derivative Commitments
Certain of the Company’s derivative agreements contain provisions that are tied to the financial strength ratings, as set by nationally recognized statistical agencies, of the individual legal entity that entered into the derivative agreement. If the legal entity’s financial strength were to fall below certain ratings, the counterparties to the derivative agreements could demand immediate and ongoing full collateralization and in certain instances demand immediate settlement of all outstanding derivative positions traded under each impacted bilateral agreement. The settlement amount is determined by netting the derivative positions transacted under each agreement. If the termination rights were to be exercised by the counterparties, it could impact the legal entity’s ability to conduct hedging activities by increasing the associated costs and decreasing the willingness of counterparties to transact with the legal entity. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position as of September 30, 2016, is $849. Of this $849 the legal entities have posted collateral of $944 in the normal course of business. In addition, the Company has posted collateral of $31 associated with a customized GMWB derivative. Based on derivative market values as of September 30, 2016, a downgrade of one or two levels below the current financial strength ratings by either Moody’s or S&P would not require additional assets to be posted as collateral. These collateral amounts could change as derivative market values change, as a result of changes in our hedging activities or to the extent changes in contractual terms are negotiated. The nature of the collateral that we would post, if required, would be primarily in the form of U.S. Treasury bills, U.S. Treasury notes and government agency securities.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
9. Transactions with Affiliates

Parent Company Transactions
Transactions of the Company with Hartford Fire Insurance Company ("Hartford Fire"), Hartford Holdings Inc. ("HHI") and its affiliates relate principally to tax settlements, reinsurance, insurance coverage, rental and service fees, payment of dividends and capital contributions. In addition, an affiliated entity purchased annuity contracts from the Company to fund structured settlement periodic payment obligations assumed by the affiliated entity as part of claims settlements with property casualty insurance companies and self-insured entities. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had $53 of reserves for claim annuities purchased by affiliated entities. Reserves for annuities issued by the Company to The Hartford's property and casualty subsidiaries to fund structured settlement payments where the claimant has not released The Hartford's property and casualty subsidiaries of their primary obligation totaled $720 and $746 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
Substantially all general insurance expenses related to the Company are initially paid by The Hartford. Expenses are allocated to the Company using specific identification if available, or other applicable methods, that would include a blend of revenue, expense and capital.
The Company has issued a guarantee to retirees and vested terminated employees (“Retirees”) of The Hartford Retirement Plan for U.S. Employees (“the Plan”) who retired or terminated prior to January 1, 2004. The Plan is sponsored by The Hartford. The guarantee is an irrevocable commitment to pay all accrued benefits which the Retiree or the Retiree’s designated beneficiary is entitled to receive under the Plan in the event the Plan assets are insufficient to fund those benefits and The Hartford is unable to provide sufficient assets to fund those benefits. The Company believes that the likelihood that payments will be required under this guarantee is remote.
In 1990, Hartford Fire guaranteed the obligations of the Company with respect to life, accident and health insurance and annuity contracts issued after January 1, 1990. The guarantee was issued to provide an increased level of security to potential purchasers of the Company’s products. Although the guarantee was terminated in 1997, it still covers policies that were issued from 1990 to 1997. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, no recoverables have been recorded for this guarantee, as the Company was able to meet these policyholder obligations.
Reinsurance Ceded to Affiliates
Effective August 1, 2016, the Company recaptured a reinsurance agreement with Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company ("HLA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hartford Life, Inc. whereby the Company had ceded a single group annuity contract to HLA under a 100% quota share agreement. As a result of this recapture, the Company received a return of premium of $90 and increased reserves of $63 resulting in a recognized pre-tax gain of approximately $27.
The Company also maintains a reinsurance agreement with HLA whereby the Company cedes both group life and group accident and health risk. Under this agreement, the Company ceded group life premium of $10 and $32 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $14 and $50 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. The Company ceded accident and health premiums to HLA of $15 and $67 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $26 and $105 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
10. Changes in and Reclassifications From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Changes in AOCI, net of tax, by component consist of the following:
Three months ended September 30, 2016
 
Changes in
 
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities
Net Gain on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
AOCI, net of tax
Beginning balance
$
993

$
77

$
(2
)
$
1,068

OCI before reclassifications
155

(9
)

146

  Amounts reclassified from AOCI
(18
)
(5
)

(23
)
     OCI, net of tax
137

(14
)

123

Ending balance
$
1,130

$
63

$
(2
)
$
1,191

Nine months ended September 30, 2016
 
Changes in
 
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities
Net Gain on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
AOCI, net of tax
Beginning balance
$
539

$
57

$
(3
)
$
593

OCI before reclassifications
623

20

1

644

Amounts reclassified from AOCI
(32
)
(14
)

(46
)
     OCI, net of tax
591

6

1

598

Ending balance
$
1,130

$
63

$
(2
)
$
1,191

Reclassifications from AOCI consist of the following:

Amount Reclassified from AOCI
 
AOCI
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Affected Line Item in the Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
$
28

$
49

Net realized capital losses
 
28

49

Total before tax
 
10

17

Income tax expense
 
18

32

Net income
Net Gains on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps


Net realized capital losses
Interest rate swaps
6

19

Net investment income
Foreign currency swaps
1

3

Net realized capital losses
 
7

22

Total before tax
 
2

8

Income tax expense
 
5

14

Net income
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI
$
23

$
46

Net income

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
10. Changes in and Reclassifications From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (continued)

Three months ended September 30, 2015
 
Changes in
 
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities
Net Gain on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
AOCI, net of tax
Beginning balance
$
790

$
62

$
(3
)
$
849

OCI before reclassifications
(103
)
18


(85
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
16

(5
)

11

     OCI, net of tax
(87
)
13


(74
)
Ending balance
$
703

$
75

$
(3
)
$
775

Nine months ended September 30, 2015
 
Changes in
 
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities
Net Gain on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
AOCI, net of tax
Beginning balance
$
1,154

$
70

$
(3
)
$
1,221

OCI before reclassifications
(445
)
16


(429
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
(6
)
(11
)

(17
)
     OCI, net of tax
(451
)
5


(446
)
Ending balance
$
703

$
75

$
(3
)
$
775

Reclassifications from AOCI consist of the following:
 
Amount Reclassified from AOCI
 
AOCI
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Affected Line Item in the Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
$
(24
)
$
10

Net realized capital losses
 
(24
)
10

Total before tax
 
(8
)
4

Income tax expense
 
(16
)
6

Net income
Net Gains on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps

(1
)
Net realized capital losses
Interest rate swaps
8

25

Net investment income
Foreign currency swaps

(7
)
Net realized capital losses
 
8

17

Total before tax
 
3

6

Income tax expense
 
5

11

Net income
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI
$
(11
)
$
17

Net income

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) addresses the financial condition of Hartford Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries (“Hartford Life Insurance Company” or the “Company”) as of and for the period ended September 30, 2016 compared with the comparable 2015 periods.
The Company meets the conditions specified in General Instruction H(1) of Form 10-Q and is filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format permitted for wholly-owned subsidiaries of reporting entities. The Company has omitted, from this Form 10-Q, certain information in Part I Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The Company has included, under Item 2, Consolidated Results of Operations to explain any material changes in revenue and expense items for the periods presented. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial information to conform to the current period classifications. This discussion should be read in conjunction with MD&A in Hartford Life Insurance Company’s 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report.
INDEX

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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
Operating Summary
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
Change
 
2016
2015
Change
Fee income and other
$
246

$
261

(6
%)
 
$
746

$
816

(9
%)
Earned premiums
124

27

NM

 
180

73

147
%
Net investment income
363

364

%
 
1,030

1,129

(9
%)
Net realized capital losses
(31
)
(22
)
(41
%)
 
(145
)
(18
)
NM

Total revenues
702

630

11
%
 
1,811

2,000

(9
%)
Benefits, losses and loss adjustment expenses
405

360

13
%
 
1,096

993

10
%
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC")
81

34

138
%
 
100

73

37
%
Insurance operating costs and other expenses
124

126

(2
%)
 
365

406

(10
%)
Reinsurance gain on dispositions

(20
)
100
%
 

(28
)
100
%
Dividends to policyholders


%
 
1


NM

Total benefits, losses and expenses
610

500

22
%
 
1,562

1,444

8
%
Income before income taxes
92

130

(29
%)
 
249

556

(55
%)
Income tax expense
13

12

8
%
 
24

63

(62
%)
Net income
$
79

$
118

(33
%)
 
$
225

$
493

(54
%)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

1

(100
%)
 

1

(100
%)
Net income attributable to Hartford Life Insurance Company
$
79

$
117

(32
%)
 
$
225

$
492

(54
%)
Three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015
Net income decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to higher net realized capital losses, lower fee income, lower net investment income and higher benefits, losses and loss adjustment expenses and DAC amortization, partially offset by higher earned premiums and lower insurance operating costs and other expenses.
Fee income and insurance operating costs and other expenses decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to the continued runoff of the variable annuity block of business. Earned premiums and benefits, losses and loss adjustment expenses increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to the impact of the recapture of a reinsurance agreement with HLA. For further discussion of this transaction, see Note 9 - Transactions with Affiliates.
The increase in DAC amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was driven by a higher unfavorable unlock due to the reduction of the fixed annuity DAC balance to zero. For further discussion of the unlock, see MD&A - Estimated Gross Profits Used in the Valuation and Amortization of Assets and Liabilities Associated with Variable Annuity and Other Universal Life-Type Contracts.
Net investment income decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the prior year periods. The decrease for the three months ended was primarily due to a decrease in income from fixed maturities, offset by higher income from limited partnerships and other alternative investments. The decrease for the nine months ended was primarily due to a decrease in income from limited partnerships and other alternative investments. For further discussion, see MD&A - Investments Results, Net Investment Income (Loss).
Net realized capital losses of $145, before tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to net realized capital losses of $18, before tax, in the prior year period were primarily due to losses on the variable annuity hedge program, driven, in part by a decline in the value of equity derivatives and net losses associated with modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts resulting from a decline in interest rates and credit spread tightening. For further discussion of the results, see MD&A - Investment Results, Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses).
Differences between the Company's effective income tax rate and the U.S. statutory rate of 35% are due primarily to the separate account dividends received deduction. Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 included an income tax benefit of $48 related to intercompany tax settlements. For a reconciliation of the income tax provision at the U.S. Federal statutory rate to the provision for income taxes, see Note 7 - Income Taxes of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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INVESTMENT RESULTS
Net Investment Income (Loss)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
(Before-tax)
Amount
Yield [1]
Amount
Yield [1]
 
Amount
Yield [1]
Amount
Yield [1]
Fixed maturities [2]
$
258

4.5
%
$
286

4.9
%
 
$
793

4.6
%
$
825

4.6
%
Equity securities, AFS
1

2.9
%
2

3.2
%
 
5

3.2
%
5

1.9
%
Mortgage loans
33

4.6
%
38

5.1
%
 
97

4.5
%
120

5.2
%
Policy loans
19

5.4
%
21

5.7
%
 
61

5.7
%
60

5.6
%
Limited partnerships and other alternative investments
47

19.2
%
10

3.1
%
 
59

7.1
%
97

10.6
%
Other [3]
17

 
21

 
 
53

 
63

 
Investment expense
(12
)
 
(14
)
 
 
(38
)
 
(41
)
 
Total net investment income
363

4.9
%
364

4.7
%
 
1,030

4.6
%
1,129

4.8
%
Total net investment income excluding limited partnerships and other alternative investments
$
316

4.4
%
$
354

4.8
%
 
$
971

4.5
%
$
1,032

4.6
%
[1]
Yields calculated using annualized net investment income divided by the monthly average invested assets at cost, amortized cost, or adjusted carrying value, as applicable, excluding repurchase agreement and securities lending collateral, if any, and derivatives book value.
[2]
Includes net investment income on short-term investments.
[3]
Primarily includes income from derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting and hedge fixed maturities.
Three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015
Total net investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2016, remained consistent with the three months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to an increase in income from limited partnerships and other alternative investments, offset by a decrease in income from fixed maturities. The increase in partnership income was primarily due to an increase in the valuation on private equity funds as well as losses on hedge funds in the prior year driven by negative returns on global macro and credit strategies. The decrease in income from fixed maturities was due to less income received from make-whole premiums as well as the effect of reinvesting at lower interests rates and a decrease in asset levels due to the runoff of the variable annuity block. Total net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, decreased as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to a decrease in income from limited partnerships and other alternative investments, fixed maturities and mortgage loans. The decline in partnership income was primarily due to higher income in the prior year due to both the sale of an underlying company within a real estate fund and higher valuations. The decline in fixed maturity income was due to lower income from make-whole premiums, the effect of reinvesting at lower interest rates and a decrease in shorter duration, low yielding assets of the runoff of the variable annuity block. The decline in mortgage loan income was due to lower income from prepayment premiums.
Annualized net investment income yield, excluding limited partnerships and other alternative investments and income received from make-whole premiums on fixed maturities and prepayment premiums on mortgage loans, was 4.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, up from 4.3% for the comparable period in 2015 primarily attributable to the decrease in asset levels due to the runoff of the variable annuity block.
Going forward, if interest rates continue to stay at current levels, we expect the annualized net investment income yield, excluding limited partnerships and other alternative investments, to decline from the current net investment income yield due to lower reinvestment rates. The estimated impact on net investment income is subject to change as the composition of the portfolio changes through portfolio management, and trading activities and changes in market conditions.

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Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Before-tax)
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
Gross gains on sales
$
47

$
33

 
$
138

$
217

Gross losses on sales
(6
)
(33
)
 
(66
)
(181
)
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
(12
)
(24
)
 
(23
)
(32
)
Valuation allowances on mortgage loans


 

(4
)
Periodic net coupon settlements on credit derivatives
1

2

 
1

5

Results of variable annuity hedge program
 
 
 
 
 
GMWB derivatives, net
6

(32
)
 
(8
)
(35
)
Macro hedge program
(64
)
51

 
(98
)
24

Total results of variable annuity hedge program
(58
)
19

 
(106
)
(11
)
Modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts
(1
)
3

 
(48
)
29

Other, net [1]
(2
)
(22
)
 
(41
)
(41
)
Net realized capital losses
$
(31
)
$
(22
)
 
$
(145
)
$
(18
)
[1]
Primarily consists of changes in value of non-qualifying derivatives, including credit derivatives, interest rate derivatives used to manage duration, and the fixed payout annuity hedge.
Details on the Company's net realized capital gains and losses are as follows:
Gross Gains and Losses on Sales
Gross gains and losses on sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 were primarily due to sales of corporate securities and U.S. Treasuries as a result of duration, liquidity and credit management.
Gross gains and losses on sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 were primarily due to gains and losses on the sale of U.S Treasuries and corporate securities. The sales were primarily a result of duration and liquidity management, as well as tactical changes to the portfolio as a result of changing market conditions.

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Variable Annuity Hedge Program
For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the net gain related to the combined GMWB hedging program which includes the GMWB product, reinsurance, and hedging derivatives, was primarily due to gains of $16 due to favorable policyholder behavior and gains of $11 driven by outperformance of the underlying actively managed funds as compared to their respective indices, partially offset by losses of $11 primarily resulting from assumption updates and losses of $6 due to an increase in interest rates.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the net loss related to the combined GMWB hedging program was primarily due to losses of $19 driven by an increase in U.S equity markets, partially offset by non-market gains of $14. The non-market gains include favorable policyholder behavior and outperformance of the underlying actively managed funds compared to their respective indices, partially offset by assumption and fund regression updates.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the losses on the macro hedge program were primarily due to losses of $25 and $58, respectively, driven by an increase in equity markets and losses of $19 and $40, respectively, driven by time decay on options. Additional losses of $9 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 were driven by a decline in equity volatility.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the net losses related to the combined GMWB hedging program were primarily due to losses of $21 and $10, respectively, resulting from the underperformance of the underlying actively managed funds compared to their respective indices and losses of $9 and $12, respectively, driven by unfavorable policyholder behavior.
For the three months ended September 30, 2015, the gain on the macro hedge program was primarily due to gains of $42 driven by a decline in equity markets. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 the gain on the macro hedge program was primarily due to gains of $39 driven by a decline in equity markets, gains of $12 driven by increased equity volatility, and gains of $8 driven by a decline in interest rates. The gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were partially offset by losses of $33 driven by time decay on options.
Modified Coinsurance Reinsurance
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the net losses associated with modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts were primarily driven by a decline in interest rates. Modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts are accounted for as embedded derivatives and transfer to the reinsurer the investment experience related to the assets supporting the reinsured policies. The assets remain on the Company's books and the Company recorded an offsetting gain in AOCI as a result of the increase in market value of the bonds.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the net gains associated with modified coinsurance reinsurance contracts were primarily driven by widening credit spreads, partially offset by a decline in long-term interest rates.
Other, Net
Other, net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, was primarily due to losses of $13 on equity derivatives which were hedging against a decline in the equity market on the investment portfolio, losses of $11 on interest derivatives driven by a decline in interest rates, and losses of $9 related to the fixed payout annuity hedge primarily driven by a decline in U.S. interest rates.
Other, net losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, were primarily due to losses of $12 and $13, respectively, on credit derivatives driven by widening credit spreads and losses of $9 and $24, respectively, related to the fixed payout annuity hedge driven by a decline in U.S. interest rates.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ, and in the past have differed, from those estimates. The Company’s critical accounting estimates are discussed in Part II, Item 7 MD&A in the Company’s 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report. The following discussion updates certain of the Company’s critical accounting estimates as of September 30, 2016.
Estimated Gross Profits Used in the Valuation and Amortization of Assets and Liabilities Associated with Variable Annuity and Other Universal Life-Type Contracts
Estimated gross profits ("EGPs") are used in the amortization of the deferred policy acquisition cost ("DAC") asset. Portions of EGPs are also used in the valuation of reserves for death and other insurance benefit features on variable annuity and other universal life-type contracts.
 
As of September 30, 2016
As of December 31, 2015
DAC
$
442

$
542

Death and Other Insurance Benefit Reserves, net of reinsurance [1]
$
331

$
340

[1]
For additional information on death and other insurance benefit reserves, see Note 6 - Separate Accounts, Death Benefits and Other Insurance Benefit Features of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Unlocks
The charge to net income, net of tax as a result of the Unlock is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
 
2016
2015
DAC
$
(72
)
$
(16
)
 
$
(71
)
$
(11
)
Death and Other Insurance Benefit Reserves
12

(2
)
 
30

60

Total (pre-tax)
(60
)
(18
)
 
(41
)
49

Income tax effect
(21
)
(6
)
 
(14
)
17

Total (after-tax)
$
(39
)
$
(12
)
 
$
(27
)
$
32

The Unlock charge, after-tax for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily due to the reduction of the fixed annuity DAC balance to zero due to the impact of the sustained low interest rates on estimated gross profits, partially offset by an off-cycle assumption change that reduced future expected lapse rates given recent experience and an unlock benefit on variable annuity DAC due to separate account returns being above our aggregated estimated returns during the period largely due to an increase in equity markets.
The Unlock charge, after-tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2015 was primarily due to separate account returns being below our aggregated estimated returns during the period largely due to the decline in equity markets. The unlock benefit, after-tax for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was primarily due to an off-cycle assumption change related to benefit utilization partially offset by separate account returns being below our aggregated estimated returns during the period.
An Unlock revises EGPs, on a quarterly basis, to reflect the Company's current best estimate assumptions and market updates of policyholder account value. Modifications to the Company’s hedging programs may impact EGPs, and correspondingly impact DAC recoverability. After each quarterly Unlock, the Company also tests the aggregate recoverability of DAC by comparing the DAC balance to the present value of future EGPs. The margin between the DAC balance and the present value of future EGPs for variable annuities was 33% as of September 30, 2016. If the margin between the DAC asset and the present value of future EGPs is exhausted, then further reductions in EGPs would cause portions of DAC to be unrecoverable and the DAC asset would be written down to equal future EGPs.

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CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
Capital resources and liquidity represent the overall strength of Hartford Life Insurance Company and its ability to generate strong cash flows, borrow funds at competitive rates and raise new capital to meet operating needs over the next twelve months.
Liquidity Requirements and Sources of Capital
The Hartford has an intercompany liquidity agreement that allows for short-term advances of funds among The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. ("HFSG Holding Company") and certain affiliates of up to $2.0 billion for liquidity and other general corporate purposes. The Connecticut Insurance Department ("CTDOI") granted approval for certain affiliated insurance companies that are parties to the agreement to treat receivables from a parent, including the HFSG Holding Company, as admitted assets for statutory accounting purposes. As of September 30, 2016, there were no amounts outstanding from the HFSG Holding Company.
Derivative Commitments
Certain of the Company’s derivative agreements contain provisions that are tied to the financial strength ratings, as set by nationally recognized statistical rating agencies, of the individual legal entity that entered into the derivative agreement. If the legal entity’s financial strength were to fall below certain ratings, the counterparties to the derivative agreements could demand immediate and ongoing full collateralization and in certain instances demand immediate settlement of all outstanding derivative positions traded under each impacted bilateral agreement. The settlement amount is determined by netting the derivative positions transacted under each agreement. If the termination rights were to be exercised by the counterparties, it could impact the legal entity’s ability to conduct hedging activities by increasing the associated costs and decreasing the willingness of counterparties to transact with the legal entity. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position as of September 30, 2016, is $849. Of this $849, the legal entities have posted collateral of $944 in the normal course of business. In addition, the Company has posted collateral of $31 associated with a customized GMWB derivative. Based on derivative market values as of September 30, 2016, a downgrade of one or two levels below the current financial strength ratings by either Moody’s or S&P would not require additional assets to be posted as collateral. These collateral amounts could change as derivative market values change, as a result of changes in our hedging activities or to the extent changes in contractual terms are negotiated. The nature of the collateral that we would post, if required, would be primarily in the form of U.S. Treasury bills, U.S. Treasury notes and government agency securities.
Insurance Operations
Total general account contractholder obligations are supported by $33 billion of cash and total general account invested assets to meet liquidity needs. The following table summarizes the Company’s fixed maturities, short-term investments, and cash, as of September 30, 2016:
Fixed maturities
$
25,737

Short-term investments
737

Cash
426

Less: Derivative collateral
1,287

Total
$
25,613

Capital resources available to fund liquidity, upon contract holder surrender, are a function of the legal entity in which the liquidity requirement resides. Obligations related to life and annuity insurance products will be generally funded by both Hartford Life Insurance Company ("HLIC") and Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company ("HLAI"); obligations related to retirement and institutional investment products will be generally funded by HLIC.
The Company is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (“FHLBB”). Membership allows the Company access to collateralized advances, which may be used to support various spread-based business and enhance liquidity management. FHLBB membership requires the company to own member stock and advances require the purchase of activity stock. The amount of advances that can be taken are dependent on the asset types pledged to secure the advances.The CTDOI will permit the Company to pledge up to $1.2 billion in qualifying assets to secure FHLBB advances for 2016. The pledge limit is recalculated annually based on statutory admitted assets and capital and surplus. The Company would need to seek the prior approval of the CTDOI in order to exceed these limits. As of September 30, 2016, HLIC had no advances outstanding under the FHLBB facility.

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Contractholder Obligations
September 30, 2016
Total Contractholder obligations
$
163,845

Less: Separate account assets [1]
118,648

General account contractholder obligations
$
45,197

Composition of General Account Contractholder Obligations
 
Contracts without a surrender provision and/or fixed payout dates [2]
$
19,252

Fixed MVA annuities [3]
5,258

Other [4]
20,687

General account contractholder obligations
$
45,197

[1]
In the event customers elect to surrender separate account assets, the Company will use the proceeds from the sale of the assets to fund the surrender, and the Company’s liquidity position will not be impacted. In many instances the Company will receive a percentage of the surrender amount as compensation for early surrender (surrender charge), increasing the Company’s liquidity position. In addition, a surrender of variable annuity separate account or general account assets (see the following) will decrease the Company’s obligation for payments on guaranteed living and death benefits.
[2]
Relates to contracts such as payout annuities or institutional notes or surrenders of term life, group benefit contracts or death and living benefit reserves for which surrenders will have no current effect on the Company’s liquidity requirements.
[3]
Relates to annuities that are recorded in the general account under U.S. GAAP as the contractholders are subject to the Company's credit risk, although these annuities are held in a statutory separate account. In the statutory separate account, the Company is required to maintain invested assets with a fair value greater than or equal to the MVA surrender value of the Fixed MVA contract. In the event assets decline in value at a greater rate than the MVA surrender value of the Fixed MVA contract, the Company is required to contribute additional capital to the statutory separate account. The Company will fund these required contributions with operating cash flows or short-term investments. In the event that operating cash flows or short-term investments are not sufficient to fund required contributions, the Company may have to sell other invested assets at a loss, potentially resulting in a decrease in statutory surplus. As the fair value of invested assets in the statutory separate account are currently at least equal to the MVA surrender value of the Fixed MVA contract, surrender of Fixed MVA annuities will have an insignificant impact on the liquidity requirements of the Company.
[4]
Surrenders of, or policy loans taken from, as applicable, these general account liabilities, which include the general account option for Individual Annuities' individual variable annuities and the variable life contracts of the former Individual Life business, the general account option for annuities of the former Retirement Plans business and universal life contracts sold by the former Individual Life business may be funded through operating cash flows of the Company, available short-term investments, or the Company may be required to sell fixed maturity investments to fund the surrender payment. Sales of fixed maturity investments could result in the recognition of realized losses and insufficient proceeds to fully fund the surrender amount. In this circumstance, the Company may need to take other actions, including enforcing certain contract provisions which could restrict surrenders and/or slow or defer payouts. The Company has ceded reinsurance in connection with the sales of its Retirement Plans and Individual Life in 2013 to MassMutual and Prudential, respectively. The reinsurance transactions do not extinguish the Company's primary liability on the insurance policies issued under these businesses.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations
There have been no material changes to the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements and aggregate contractual obligations since the filing of the Company’s 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report.
Dividends
Dividends to the Company from its insurance subsidiaries are restricted, as is the ability of the Company to pay dividends to its parent company. Future dividend decisions will be based on, and affected by, a number of factors, including the operating results and financial requirements of the Company on a stand-alone basis and the impact of regulatory restrictions.
The payment of dividends by Connecticut-domiciled insurers is limited under the insurance holding company laws of Connecticut. These laws require notice to and approval by the state insurance commissioner for the declaration or payment of any dividend, which, together with other dividends or distributions made within the preceding twelve months, exceeds the greater of (i) 10% of the insurer’s policyholder surplus as of December 31 of the preceding year or (ii) net income (or net gain from operations) for the twelve-month period ending on the thirty-first day of December last preceding, in each case determined under statutory insurance accounting principles. In addition, if any dividend of a Connecticut-domiciled insurer exceeds the insurer’s earned surplus, it requires the prior approval of the CTDOI. The insurance holding company laws of the other jurisdictions in which the Company’s insurance subsidiaries are incorporated (or deemed commercially domiciled) generally contain similar (although in certain instances more restrictive) limitations on the payment of dividends.
The Company’s subsidiaries are permitted to pay up to a maximum of approximately $415 in dividends without prior approval from the applicable insurance commissioner. During the first nine months of 2016, HLAI paid dividends of $750 to the Company which was subsequently paid to the Company's parent. The Company has no ordinary dividend capacity remaining for the year.

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Cash Flows
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
2015
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
560

$
535

Net cash provided by investing activities
$
967

$
1,466

Net cash used for financing activities
$
(1,407
)
$
(1,809
)
Cash – end of period
$
426

$
450

Net cash provided by operating activities increased in 2016 as compared to 2015 primarily due to a decrease in operating expenses paid, partially offset by increases in claims and benefits paid.
Net cash provided by investing activities in 2016 primarily relates to net proceeds from available-for-sale securities of $761 and net proceeds from partnerships of $221, partially offset by net payments for short-term investments of $195. Net cash provided by investing activities in 2015 primarily relates to net proceeds from short-term investments of $1.1 billion, and net proceeds from mortgage loans of $191.
Net cash used for financing activities in 2016 relates to capital contributions to the parent of approximately $755 and net payments for deposits, transfers and withdrawals for investments and universal life-type contracts of $624. Net cash used for financing activities in 2015 relates to a return of capital to the parent of approximately $1 billion and net net payments for deposits, transfers and withdrawals for investments and universal life-type contracts of $889.
Operating cash flows in both periods have been adequate to meet liquidity requirements.
Ratings
Ratings can have an impact the Company’s reinsurance and derivative contracts. There can be no assurance that the Company’s ratings will continue for any given period of time or that they will not be changed. In the event the Company’s ratings are downgraded, reinsurance contracts may be adversely impacted and the Company may be required to post additional collateral on certain derivative contracts.
The following table summarizes Hartford Life Insurance Company’s significant member companies’ financial ratings from the major independent rating organizations as of October 25, 2016:
Insurance Financial Strength Ratings:
A.M. Best
Standard  & Poor’s
Moody’s
Hartford Life Insurance Company
A-
BBB+
Baa2
Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company
A-
BBB+
Baa2
These ratings are not a recommendation to buy or hold any of the Company’s securities and they may be revised or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the rating organization.
The agencies consider many factors in determining the final rating of an insurance company. One consideration is the relative level of statutory capital and surplus (referred to collectively as "statutory capital") necessary to support the business written and is reported in accordance with accounting practices prescribed by the applicable state insurance department.
Statutory Capital
The Company’s aggregate statutory capital, as prepared in accordance with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (“US STAT”), was $4.4 billion as of September 30, 2016 and $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2015, respectively. The statutory capital amount as of December 31, 2015 is based on actual statutory filings with the applicable regulatory authorities. The statutory capital amount as of September 30, 2016, is an estimate, as the third quarter 2016 statutory filings have not yet been made.

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Legislative Initiatives
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”)
Since it was enacted in 2010, the Dodd-Frank Act has resulted in significant changes to the regulation of the financial services industry, including changes to the rules governing derivatives, restrictions on proprietary trading by certain entities, the creation of a Federal Insurance Office within the U.S. Treasury, and enhancements to corporate governance rules, among other things. The Dodd-Frank Act requires significant rulemaking across numerous agencies within the federal government. Rulemaking and implementation of newly-adopted rules is ongoing and may affect our operations and governance in ways that could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
United States Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule
On April 6, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a final regulation that expands the range of activities considered to be fiduciary investment advice under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code. Implementation will be phased in, with the regulation in full effect by January 1, 2018. The regulation could have an adverse impact on contracts in our run-off lines of business, and may impact the way we provide investment-related information and support to financial advisors, plan sponsors, plan participants, plan beneficiaries and Individual Retirement Account owners. On June 1, 2016, a group of nine plaintiffs, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA"), filed a lawsuit against the DOL challenging the fiduciary rule. In addition, other industry groups and insurers have filed separate lawsuits against DOL. Among the claims, the lawsuits allege the unconstitutionality of the fiduciary rule and that DOL exceeded its rulemaking authority. We are currently analyzing the potential effect of the regulation and subsequent litigation on our businesses.
IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
For a discussion of accounting standards, see Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report and Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information contained in the Financial Risk Management section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company's of the Company’s 2015 Form 10-K Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s principal executive officer and its principal financial officer, based on their evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective for the purposes set forth in the definition thereof in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) as of September 30, 2016.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s current fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is involved in claims litigation arising in the ordinary course of business with respect to life, disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies and with respect to annuity contracts. The Company accounts for such activity through the establishment of reserves for future policy benefits and unpaid loss and loss adjustment expense reserves. Management expects that the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to such ordinary-course claims litigation, after consideration of provisions made for potential losses and costs of defense, will not be material to the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
The Company is also involved in other kinds of legal actions, some of which assert claims for substantial amounts. Such actions have alleged, for example, bad faith in the handling of insurance claims and improper sales practices in connection with the sale of insurance and investment products. Some of these actions also seek punitive damages. Management expects that the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to such lawsuits, after consideration of provisions made for estimated losses, will not be material to the consolidated financial condition of the Company. Nonetheless, given the large or indeterminate amounts sought in certain of these actions, and the inherent unpredictability of litigation, it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain matters could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
Investing in the Company involves risk. In deciding whether to invest in the securities of the Company, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by Item 1A of Part I of the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2016, any of which could have a significant or material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, operating results or liquidity of the Company. This information should be considered carefully together with the other information contained in this report and the other reports and materials filed by the Company with the SEC.
Item 6. EXHIBITS
See Exhibits Index on page

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
 
/s/ Peter F. Sannizzaro
Peter F. Sannizzaro
Senior Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer (Principal Financial Officer and duly authorized signatory)
October 28, 2016

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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
EXHIBITS INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  
 
 
 
 
12.01
  
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges **
 
 
 
15.01
  
Deloitte & Touche LLP Letter of Awareness **
 
 
 
31.01
  
Certification of Brion S. Johnson pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 **
 
 
 
31.02
  
Certification of Peter F. Sannizzaro pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 **
 
 
 
32.01
  
Certification of Brion S. Johnson pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 **
 
 
 
32.02
  
Certification of Peter F. Sannizzaro pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 **
 
 
 
101.INS
  
XBRL Instance Document **
 
 
 
101.SCH
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema **
 
 
 
101.CAL
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase **
 
 
 
101.DEF
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase **
 
 
 
101.LAB
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase **
 
 
 
101.PRE
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase **

**Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to this report.

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