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The fair value of the underlying items for contracts with direct participation features. [Refer: Description of composition of underlying items for contracts with direct participation features]

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The increase (decrease) in insurance contracts liability (asset) resulting from the effects of contracts initially recognised in the period. [Refer: Insurance contracts liability (asset)]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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The amount of the contractual service margin initially recognized.

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Insurance contract liabilities for segregated funds.

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