Change in unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments sold or redeemed.

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Amount of unrealized holding gain (loss) recognized in the income statement for investments in equity securities and securities classified as trading.

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Amount of the change in unrealized holding gain (loss) recognized in the income statement for investments in equity securities.

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Gain (Loss) On Financial Instruments and Foreign Exchange.

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Gain (Loss) On Other Financial Instruments.

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Gains (Losses) On Foreign Exchange.

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Other Investments, Change in Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss)

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This amount represents the net realized gains (losses) on all fixed-maturities, equity, trading, short-term, and other-invested assets securities, excluding other-than-temporary impairments and net unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments.

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Securities, Trading, Realized Gain (Loss)

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Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments

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Amount of unrealized and realized gain (loss) on investment in debt and equity securities.

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Amount of realized gain on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of realized gain (loss) on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of realized loss on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of realized gain (loss) from sale of investment in equity security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (FV-NI).

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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment.

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