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Net gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized) related to assets and liabilities transferred into Level 3 at fair value at the end of the reporting period and are therefore not reflected in realized and unrealized gains and losses related to Level 3 for the period.

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The amount of unfunded commitments for which the entity is obligated, to those certain investments for which net asset value per share is calculated (including by unit, membership interest, or other equity (ownership interest) unit measure) (alternative investments).

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Rate of interest credited to policyholder deposits.

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