v3.26.1
Additional Insurance Liabilities (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Insurance [Abstract]  
Schedule of Balances of and Changes in Additional Insurance Liabilities
The following table presents the balances of and changes in additional liabilities related to death or other insurance benefits that are included within policyholder account balances related to universal and term universal life insurance products as of and for the periods indicated:
(Dollar amounts in millions)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Beginning balance as of January 1$2,986 $2,920 
Beginning balance before shadow accounting adjustments$3,052 $3,003 
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions— (15)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience11 
Adjusted beginning balance3,054 2,999 
Issuances— — 
Interest accretion26 102 
Assessments collected56 230 
Benefit payments(66)(279)
Derecognition (lapses and withdrawals)— — 
Other (flooring adjustment)— — 
Ending balance before shadow accounting adjustments3,070 3,052 
Effect of shadow accounting adjustments(77)(66)
Ending balance2,993 2,986 
Less: reinsurance recoverable— — 
Additional insurance liabilities, net of reinsurance recoverable$2,993 $2,986 
Weighted-average liability duration (years)16.616.8
Schedule of Weighted-Average Interest Rates for the Liability for Additional Insurance Liabilities
The following table provides the weighted-average interest rates for our additional insurance liabilities as of the dates indicated:
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Interest accretion rate (1)
3.4%3.4%
Projected crediting rate (2)
3.9%3.9%
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(1)The interest accretion rate is determined by using the weighted-average policyholder crediting rates for the underlying policies over the period in-force, and based on the adjusted beginning balance, is used to measure the amount of interest accretion.
(2)The projected crediting rate is determined by using a future crediting rate curve that utilizes a portfolio approach reflecting anticipated reinvestment activity and runoff of existing assets over the projection period. The projected crediting rate is used to discount future assessments and excess benefits.
Schedule of Additional Liability Long Duration Insurance Revenue and Interest Accretion (Expense) Recognized
The following table sets forth the amount of revenue and interest accretion (expense) recognized in net income (loss) related to additional insurance liabilities for the periods indicated:
Three months ended
March 31,
Year ended
December 31,
2025
(Amounts in millions)20262025
Gross assessments$127 $132 $513 
Interest accretion (1)
$26 $25 $102 
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(1)Amounts for interest accretion are included in benefits and other changes in policy reserves in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.