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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20202021
 OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 1-11848
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Missouri43-1627032
(State or other jurisdiction                  (IRS employer
of incorporation or organization)  identification number)
16600 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield,, Missouri63017
(Address of principal executive offices)
(636) (636) 736-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark 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.
Yes x  No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes   No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer x     Accelerated filer o     Non-accelerated filer o     
Smaller reporting company      Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes   No
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01RGANew York Stock Exchange
6.20% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures due 2042RZANew York Stock Exchange
5.75% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures due 2056RZBNew York Stock Exchange
As of July 31, 2020, 67,935,8592021, 67,996,937 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding.




REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Item     Page
  PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
1    
    
    
    
    
    
     3. Equity
     4. Investments
     9. Income Tax
     11. Reinsurance
2    
3    
4    
  PART II – OTHER INFORMATION  
1    
1A    
2    
6    
    
    
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   PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
   
1     
     
     
     
   
     
     
   
   
  
     3. Equity
 
  
     4. Investments
 
   
   
   
   
  
     9. Income Tax
 
   
  
     11. Reinsurance
 
   
   
   
2    
3    
4    
   
   PART II – OTHER INFORMATION   
   
1    
1A    
2    
6    
     
     


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements

REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
 June 30,
2020
 December 31,
2019
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
 (Dollars in millions, except share data)(Dollars in millions, except share data)
Assets
    
Assets
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost $46,903 and $46,753; allowance for credit losses of $33 at June 30, 2020) $52,346
 $51,121
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $52,797 and $49,548; allowance for credit losses of $16 and $20)Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $52,797 and $49,548; allowance for credit losses of $16 and $20)$58,287 $56,735 
Equity securities, at fair value 130
 320
Equity securities, at fair value147 132 
Mortgage loans on real estate (net of allowances of $56 and $12) 5,974
 5,706
Mortgage loans on real estate (net of allowance for credit losses of $45 and $64)Mortgage loans on real estate (net of allowance for credit losses of $45 and $64)6,481 5,787 
Policy loans 1,310
 1,319
Policy loans1,254 1,258 
Funds withheld at interest 5,250
 5,662
Funds withheld at interest7,049 5,432 
Short-term investments 84
 64
Short-term investments184 227 
Other invested assets 2,547
 2,363
Other invested assets2,924 2,829 
Total investments 67,641
 66,555
Total investments76,326 72,400 
Cash and cash equivalents 4,313
 1,449
Cash and cash equivalents3,254 3,408 
Accrued investment income 494
 493
Accrued investment income525 511 
Premiums receivable and other reinsurance balances 2,852
 2,940
Premiums receivable and other reinsurance balances3,102 2,842 
Reinsurance ceded receivables 945
 904
Reinsurance ceded receivables1,093 983 
Deferred policy acquisition costs 3,565
 3,512
Deferred policy acquisition costs3,622 3,616 
Other assets 919
 878
Other assets1,022 896 
Total assets $80,729
 $76,731
Total assets$88,944 $84,656 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Future policy benefits $29,897
 $28,672
Future policy benefits$33,761 $31,453 
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities 23,118
 22,711
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities26,161 23,276 
Other policy claims and benefits 6,232
 5,711
Other policy claims and benefits6,795 6,413 
Other reinsurance balances 510
 557
Other reinsurance balances531 598 
Deferred income taxes 2,856
 2,712
Deferred income taxes2,699 3,263 
Other liabilities 1,557
 1,188
Other liabilities2,057 1,340 
Long-term debt 3,573
 2,981
Long-term debt3,173 3,573 
Collateral finance and securitization notes 433
 598
Collateral finance and securitization notes323 388 
Total liabilities 68,176
 65,130
Total liabilities75,500 70,304 
Commitments and contingent liabilities (See Note 8) 


 


Commitments and contingent liabilities (See Note 8)00
Stockholders’ Equity:    Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock – par value $.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding 
 
Common stock – par value $.01 per share, 140,000,000 shares authorized, 85,310,598 shares issued at June 30, 2020 and 79,137,758 shares issued at December 31, 2019 1
 1
Preferred stock – par value $0.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstandingPreferred stock – par value $0.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
Common stock – par value $0.01 per share, 140,000,000 shares authorized, 85,310,598 shares issued at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020Common stock – par value $0.01 per share, 140,000,000 shares authorized, 85,310,598 shares issued at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020
Additional paid-in capital 2,413
 1,937
Additional paid-in capital2,430 2,406 
Retained earnings 7,901
 7,952
Retained earnings8,531 8,148 
Treasury stock, at cost – 17,374,739 and 16,481,656 shares (1,563) (1,426)
Treasury stock, at cost – 17,313,661 and 17,353,697 sharesTreasury stock, at cost – 17,313,661 and 17,353,697 shares(1,559)(1,562)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,801
 3,137
Accumulated other comprehensive income4,041 5,359 
Total stockholders’ equity 12,553
 11,601
Total stockholders’ equity13,444 14,352 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $80,729
 $76,731
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$88,944 $84,656 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019 2021202020212020
Revenues: (Dollars in millions, except per share data)Revenues:(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Net premiums $2,790
 $2,764
 $5,609
 $5,502
Net premiums$3,098 $2,790 $6,012 $5,609 
Investment income, net of related expenses 645
 584
 1,239
 1,164
Investment income, net of related expenses759 645 1,571 1,239 
Investment related gains (losses), net:        
Impairments and change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities 
 
 (34) (9)
Other investment related gains (losses), net 81
 12
 (170) 29
Total investment related gains (losses), net 81
 12
 (204) 20
Investment related gains (losses), netInvestment related gains (losses), net112 81 414 (204)
Other revenues 90
 107
 166
 201
Other revenues168 90 259 166 
Total revenues 3,606
 3,467
 6,810
 6,887
Total revenues4,137 3,606 8,256 6,810 
Benefits and Expenses:        Benefits and Expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits 2,700
 2,516
 5,364
 5,024
Claims and other policy benefits2,813 2,700 6,005 5,364 
Interest credited 187
 158
 333
 291
Interest credited218 187 364 333 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses 290
 260
 538
 572
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses339 290 672 538 
Other operating expenses 188
 222
 383
 424
Other operating expenses240 188 454 383 
Interest expense 42
 43
 83
 83
Interest expense43 42 88 83 
Collateral finance and securitization expense 4
 8
 10
 16
Collateral finance and securitization expense10 
Total benefits and expenses 3,411
 3,207
 6,711
 6,410
Total benefits and expenses3,655 3,411 7,588 6,711 
Income before income taxes
 195
 260
 99
 477
Income before income taxes
482 195 668 99 
Provision for income taxes 37
 58
 29
 105
Provision for income taxes138 37 185 29 
Net income $158
 $202
 $70
 $372
Net income$344 $158 $483 $70 
Earnings per share:        Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share $2.49
 $3.23
 $1.12
 $5.93
Basic earnings per share$5.06 $2.49 $7.11 $1.12 
Diluted earnings per share $2.48
 $3.18
 $1.11
 $5.83
Diluted earnings per share$5.02 $2.48 $7.06 $1.11 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019 2021202020212020
Comprehensive income (loss) (Dollars in millions)Comprehensive income (loss)(Dollars in millions)
Net income $158
 $202
 $70
 $372
Net income$344 $158 $483 $70 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:        Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments 13
 25
 (118) 46
Foreign currency translation adjustments19 13 49 (118)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) 2,663
 851
 790
 1,960
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)1,020 2,663 (1,367)790 
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plan adjustments (5) 
 (8) 
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plan adjustments(5)(8)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 2,671
 876
 664
 2,006
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax1,039 2,671 (1,318)664 
Total comprehensive income (loss) $2,829
 $1,078
 $734
 $2,378
Total comprehensive income (loss)$1,383 $2,829 $(835)$734 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in millions except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
Common
Stock
Additional Paid In CapitalRetained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeTotal
Balance, March 31, 2021$$2,411 $8,235 $(1,559)$3,002 $12,090 
Net income344 344 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)1,039 1,039 
Dividends to stockholders, $0.70 per share(47)(47)
Purchase of treasury stock(1)(1)
Reissuance of treasury stock19 (1)19 
Balance, June 30, 2021$$2,430 $8,531 $(1,559)$4,041 $13,444 
Three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019
Common
Stock
 Additional Paid In Capital 
Retained
Earnings
 
Treasury
Stock
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Total
Balance, March 31, 2020$1
 $1,942
 $7,802
 $(1,574) $1,130
 9,301
Balance, March 31, 2020$$1,942 $7,802 $(1,574)$1,130 $9,301 
Net income    158
     158
Net income158 158 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)        2,671
 2,671
Total other comprehensive income (loss)2,671 2,671 
Dividends to stockholders, $0.70 per share    (43)     (43)Dividends to stockholders, $0.70 per share(43)(43)
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses  481
       481
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses481 481 
Purchase of treasury stock      (6)   (6)Purchase of treasury stock(6)(6)
Reissuance of treasury stock  (10) (16) 17
   (9)Reissuance of treasury stock(10)(16)17 (9)
Balance, June 30, 2020$1
 $2,413
 $7,901
 $(1,563) $3,801
 $12,553
Balance, June 30, 2020$$2,413 $7,901 $(1,563)$3,801 $12,553 
Six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
Common
Stock
Additional Paid In CapitalRetained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeTotal
Balance, December 31, 2020$$2,406 $8,148 $(1,562)$5,359 $14,352 
Adoption of new accounting standards
Net income483 483 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(1,318)(1,318)
Dividends to stockholders, $1.40 per share(95)(95)
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses0
Purchase of treasury stock(2)(2)
Reissuance of treasury stock24 (5)24 
Balance, June 30, 2021$$2,430 $8,531 $(1,559)$4,041 $13,444 
Balance, March 31, 2019$1
 $1,906
 $7,412
 $(1,415) $1,766
 9,670
Balance, December 31, 2019Balance, December 31, 2019$$1,937 $7,952 $(1,426)$3,137 $11,601 
Adoption of new accounting standardsAdoption of new accounting standards(12)(12)
Net income    202
     202
Net income70 70 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)        876
 876
Total other comprehensive income (loss)664 664 
Dividends to stockholders, $0.60 per share    (38)     (38)
Dividends to stockholders, $1.40 per shareDividends to stockholders, $1.40 per share(87)(87)
Issuance of common stock, net of expensesIssuance of common stock, net of expenses481 481 
Purchase of treasury stock      (19)   (19)Purchase of treasury stock(162)(162)
Reissuance of treasury stock  14
 (26) 30
   18
Reissuance of treasury stock(5)(22)25 (2)
Balance, June 30, 2019$1
 $1,920
 $7,550
 $(1,404) $2,642
 $10,709
Balance, June 30, 2020Balance, June 30, 2020$$2,413 $7,901 $(1,563)$3,801 $12,553 
 Six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019
 
Common
Stock
 Additional Paid In Capital 
Retained
Earnings
 
Treasury
Stock
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Total
Balance, December 31, 2019$1
 $1,937
 $7,952
 $(1,426) $3,137
 11,601
Adoption of new accounting standards    (12)     (12)
Net income    70
     70
Total other comprehensive income (loss)        664
 664
Dividends to stockholders, $1.40 per share    (87)     (87)
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses  481
       481
Purchase of treasury stock      (162)   (162)
Reissuance of treasury stock  (5) (22) 25
   (2)
Balance, June 30, 2020$1
 $2,413
 $7,901
 $(1,563) $3,801
 $12,553
Balance, December 31, 2018$1
 $1,899
 $7,285
 $(1,371) $636
 $8,450
Adoption of new accounting standards    

   

 
Net income    372
     372
Total other comprehensive income (loss)        2,006
 2,006
Dividends to stockholders, $1.20 per share    (75)     (75)
Purchase of treasury stock      (68)   (68)
Reissuance of treasury stock  21
 (32) 35
   24
Balance, June 30, 2019$1
 $1,920
 $7,550
 $(1,404) $2,642
 $10,709

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30,
 Six months ended June 30, 20212020
 2020 2019
 (Dollars in millions)
 
 (Dollars in millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
Net income $70
 $372
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Change in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accrued investment income (9) (12)
Premiums receivable and other reinsurance balances 24
 85
Deferred policy acquisition costs (107) (115)
Reinsurance ceded receivable balances (32) (109)
Future policy benefits, other policy claims and benefits, and other reinsurance balances 2,360
 736
Deferred income taxes (88) 92
Other assets and other liabilities, net 38
 (122)
Amortization of net investment premiums, discounts and other (24) (34)
Depreciation and amortization expense 23
 22
Investment related (gains) losses, net 204
 (20)
Other, net 120
 75
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,579
 970
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:    
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities$2,330 $2,579 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Sales of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale 3,835
 5,097
Sales of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale7,235 3,835 
Maturities of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale 406
 439
Maturities of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale545 406 
Sales of equity securities 180
 
Sales of equity securities180 
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans on real estate 283
 166
Principal payments and sales of mortgage loans on real estate417 283 
Principal payments on policy loans 15
 44
Principal payments on policy loans12 15 
Purchases of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale (4,875) (5,689)Purchases of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale(9,885)(4,875)
Purchases of equity securities (21) (57)Purchases of equity securities(1)(21)
Cash invested in mortgage loans on real estate (604) (598)Cash invested in mortgage loans on real estate(783)(604)
Cash invested in policy loans (6) (5)Cash invested in policy loans(8)(6)
Cash invested in funds withheld at interest (49) (54)Cash invested in funds withheld at interest(52)(49)
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired of $27 
 4
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash transferred of $43Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash transferred of $4319 
Purchases of property and equipment (11) (18)Purchases of property and equipment(10)(11)
Change in short-term investments (19) 67
Change in short-term investments223 (19)
Change in other invested assets (158) (160)Change in other invested assets112 (158)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,024) (764)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) investing activities(2,173)(1,024)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends to stockholders (87) (75)Dividends to stockholders(95)(87)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net 481
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net481 
Repayment of collateral finance and securitization notes (160) (53)Repayment of collateral finance and securitization notes(65)(160)
Proceeds from long-term debt issuance 598
 599
Proceeds from long-term debt issuance598 
Debt issuance costs (5) (5)Debt issuance costs(5)
Principal payments of long-term debt (1) (1)Principal payments of long-term debt(401)(1)
Purchases of treasury stock (162) (68)Purchases of treasury stock(2)(162)
Exercise of stock options, net 1
 2
Exercise of stock options, net
Change in cash collateral for derivative positions and other arrangements 93
 (80)Change in cash collateral for derivative positions and other arrangements184 93 
Deposits on universal life and other investment type policies and contracts 1,004
 256
Deposits on universal life and other investment type policies and contracts599 1,004 
Withdrawals on universal life and other investment type policies and contracts (429) (390)Withdrawals on universal life and other investment type policies and contracts(520)(429)
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,333
 185
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities(300)1,333 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (24) 7
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(11)(24)
Change in cash and cash equivalents 2,864
 398
Change in cash and cash equivalents(154)2,864 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 1,449
 1,890
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period3,408 1,449 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $4,313
 $2,288
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$3,254 $4,313 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:    Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid $80
 $86
Interest paid$85 $80 
Income taxes (received) paid, net of refunds $(12) $23
Income taxes paid (received), net of refundsIncome taxes paid (received), net of refunds$185 $(12)
Non-cash investing activities:    Non-cash investing activities:
Transfer of invested assets $
 $3,421
Transfer of invested assets$1,557 $
Right-of-use assets acquired through operating leases $
 $1
Purchase of businesses:    
Assets acquired, excluding cash acquired $
 $8
Liabilities assumed 
 (12)
Net cash received on purchase $
 $(4)
Sale of businesses:Sale of businesses:
Assets disposed, net of cash transferredAssets disposed, net of cash transferred$(512)$
Liabilities disposedLiabilities disposed$504 $
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
1.Business and Basis of Presentation
1.    Business and Basis of Presentation
Business
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (“RGA”) is an insurance holding company that was formed on December 31, 1992. RGA and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is engaged in providing traditional reinsurance, which includes individual and group life and health, disability, and critical illness reinsurance. The Company also provides financial solutions, which includes longevity reinsurance, asset-intensive products, primarily annuities, financial reinsurance, capital solutions and stable value products.
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, these condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 202026, 2021 (the “2019“2020 Annual Report”).
In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2020.2021.
Consolidation
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of RGA and its subsidiaries and all intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Entities in which the Company has significant influence over the operating and financing decisions but are not required to be consolidated are reported under the equity method of accounting.
Significant Accounting Policies Update
The Company’s significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2 – “Significant Accounting Policies and Pronouncements” of the 2019 Annual Report. The significant accounting policies discussed below reflect the impact of the adoption of Financial Instruments - Credit Losses on January 1, 2020.2.    Earnings Per Share
Allowance for Credit Losses and Impairments – Fixed Maturity Securities Available-for-Sale
Beginning on January 1, 2020, credit losses are recognized through an allowance account. The Company identifies fixed maturity securities that could potentially have an allowance for credit losses by monitoring market events that could impact issuers’ credit ratings, business climates, management changes, litigation, government actions and other similar factors. The Company also monitors late payments, pricing levels, rating agency actions, key financial ratios, financial statements, revenue forecasts and cash flow projections as indicators of credit issues.
The Company reviews all securities on a case-by-case basis to determine whether a decline in value exists and whether an allowance for credit losses or impairment for non-credit losses should be recognized. The Company considers relevant facts and circumstances in evaluating whether a security is impaired due to credit or non-credit components. Relevant facts and circumstances considered include: (1) the reasons for the decline in fair value; (2) the issuer’s financial position and access to capital; and (3) the Company’s intent to sell a security or whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost that, in some cases, may extend to maturity. To the extent the Company determines a security is deemed to be impaired, an allowance is recorded for credit losses and an impairment loss is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) for non-credit losses.
Impairment losses on fixed maturity securities recognized in the financial statements are dependent on the facts and circumstances related to the specific security. If the Company intends to sell a security or it is more likely than not that it would be required to sell a security before the recovery of its amortized cost, less any recorded credit loss, it recognizes an impairment loss in investment related gains (losses), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income for the difference between amortized cost and fair value.
The Company estimates the amount of the credit loss component of a fixed maturity security impairment as the difference between amortized cost and the present value of the expected cash flows of the security. The Company excludes accrued interest from the amortized cost and the present value of the expected cash flows of the security. The present value is determined using the best estimate cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit to the security at the date of purchase or the current yield to

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accrete an asset-backed or floating rate security. The techniques and assumptions for establishing the best estimate cash flows vary depending on the type of security. The asset-backed securities’ cash flow estimates are based on security-specific facts and circumstances that may include collateral characteristics, expectations of delinquency and default rates, loss severity and prepayment speeds and structural support, including subordination and guarantees. The corporate fixed maturity security cash flow estimates are derived from scenario-based outcomes of expected corporate restructurings or the disposition of assets using security specific facts and circumstances including timing, security interests and loss severity.
The Company writes off uncollectible fixed maturity securities when (1) it has sufficient information to determine that the issuer of the security is insolvent or (2) it has received notice that the issuer of the security has filed for bankruptcy, and the collectability of the asset is expected to be adversely impacted by the bankruptcy.
In periods after an impairment loss is recognized for non-credit loss components on a fixed maturity security, the Company will report the impaired security as if it had been purchased on the date it was impaired and will continue to estimate the present value of the estimated cash flows of the security. Accordingly, the discount (or reduced premium) based on the new cost basis is accreted into net investment income over the remaining term of the fixed maturity security in a prospective manner based on the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows.
Impairments – Other Invested Assets
The Company considers its cost method investments for impairment when the carrying value of these investments exceeds the net asset value. The Company takes into consideration the severity and duration of this excess when deciding if the cost method investment is impaired. For equity method investments (including real estate joint ventures), the Company considers financial and other information provided by the investee, other known information and inherent risks in the underlying investments, as well as future capital commitments, in determining whether an impairment has occurred.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
Mortgage loans on real estate are carried at unpaid principal balances, net of any unamortized premium or discount and valuation allowances. Interest income is accrued on the principal amount of the mortgage loan based on its contractual interest rate. Amortization of premiums and discounts is recorded using the effective yield method. The Company accrues interest on loans until it is probable the Company will not receive interest, or the loan is 90 days past due. Interest income, amortization of premiums, accretion of discounts and prepayment fees are reported in investment income, net of related expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income.
Valuation allowances on mortgage loans are computed on an expected loss basis using a model that utilizes probability of default and loss given default methods over the lifetime of the loan. Accrued interest is excluded from the calculation of valuation allowances. Within the reasonable and supportable forecast period (i.e. typically two years), valuation allowances for mortgage loans are established based on several pool-level loan assumptions, defaults and loss severity, loss expectations for loans with similar risk characteristics and industry statistics. These evaluations are revised as conditions change and new information becomes available. The model also includes the impact of expected changes in future macro-economic conditions. The Company reverts to historical loss information for periods beyond which it believes it is able to develop or obtain reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions.
A mortgage loan is considered to be impaired when, based on the current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the mortgage agreement. Although all available and applicable factors are considered in the Company’s analysis, loan-to-value and debt service coverage ratios are the most critical factors in determining impairment. Impairments are based on the excess carrying value of the loan over the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate, the value of the loan’s collateral if the loan is in the process of foreclosure or is otherwise collateral-dependent, or the loan’s market value if the loan is being sold.
Any interest accrued or received on the net carrying amount of the impaired loan will be included in investment income or applied to the principal of the loan, depending on the assessment of the collectability of the loan. Mortgage loans deemed to be uncollectible or that have been foreclosed are charged off against the valuation allowances and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the valuation allowances. Changes in valuation allowances are reported in investment related gains (losses), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income.
The Company evaluates whether a mortgage loan modification represents a troubled debt restructuring. In a troubled debt restructuring, the Company grants concessions related to the borrower’s financial difficulties. Generally, the types of concessions include: reduction of the contractual interest rate, extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than current market interest rates and/or a reduction of accrued interest. The Company considers the amount, timing and extent of the concession granted in determining any impairment or changes in the specific valuation allowance recorded in connection with the troubled debt restructuring. Through the continuous monitoring process, the Company may have recorded a specific valuation allowance prior to when the mortgage loan is modified in a troubled debt restructuring. Accordingly, the carrying value (after specific valuation

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allowance) before and after modification through a troubled debt restructuring may not change significantly, or may increase if the expected recovery is higher than the pre-modification recovery assessment.

2.Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share on net income (in millions, except per share information):
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Earnings:
Net income$344 $158 $483 $70 
Shares:
Weighted average outstanding shares68 63 68 63 
Equivalent shares from outstanding stock options
Denominator for diluted calculation69 64 69 64 
Earnings per share:
Basic$5.06 $2.49 $7.11 $1.12 
Diluted$5.02 $2.48 $7.06 $1.11 
  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Earnings:        
Net income $158
 $202
 $70
 $372
Shares:        
Weighted average outstanding shares 63
 63
 63
 63
Equivalent shares from outstanding stock options 1
 1
 1
 1
Denominator for diluted calculation 64
 64
 64
 64
Earnings per share:        
Basic $2.49
 $3.23
 $1.12
 $5.93
Diluted $2.48
 $3.18
 $1.11
 $5.83

The calculation of common equivalent shares does not include the impact of options havingstock awards with a strike or conversion price that exceeds the average stock price for the earnings period, as the result would be anti-dilutive.antidilutive. The calculation of common equivalent shares also excludes the impact of outstanding performance contingent shares, as the conditions necessary for their issuance have not been satisfied as of the end of the reporting period. The following table presents approximate amounts ofApproximately 0.9 million and 1.3 million stock optionsawards and approximately 0.5 million performance contingent shares were excluded from the calculation of common equivalent shares (in thousands):during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Excluded from common equivalent shares:        
Stock options 1,638
 250
 1,200
 420
Performance contingent shares 96
 242
 130
 171


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3.Equity
On June 5, 2020, the Company completed a public offeringTable of 6,172,840 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, at a public offering price of $81.00 per share.  The Company received net proceeds of approximately $481 million. The Company granted the Underwriters an option to purchase from the Company, within 30 days after the Underwriting Agreement dated June 2, 2020, up to an additional 925,926 shares of common stock at the offering price of $81.00 per share.  The Underwriters’ option was not exercised and expired on July 2, 2020. The Company anticipates using the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes.Contents

3.    Equity
Common Stock
The changes in the number of common stock issued, held in treasury and outstanding are as follows for the periods indicated:
IssuedHeld In TreasuryOutstanding
Balance, December 31, 202085,310,598 17,353,697 67,956,901 
Issuance of common stock
Common stock acquired
Stock-based compensation (1)
(40,036)40,036 
Balance, June 30, 202185,310,598 17,313,661 67,996,937 
 Issued Held In Treasury OutstandingIssuedHeld In TreasuryOutstanding
Balance, December 31, 2019 79,137,758
 16,481,656
 62,656,102
Balance, December 31, 201979,137,758 16,481,656 62,656,102 
Issuance of common stock 6,172,840
 
 6,172,840
Issuance of common stock6,172,840 6,172,840 
Common stock acquired 
 1,074,413
 (1,074,413)Common stock acquired1,074,413 (1,074,413)
Stock-based compensation (1)
 
 (181,330) 181,330
Stock-based compensation (1)
(181,330)181,330 
Balance, June 30, 2020 85,310,598
 17,374,739
 67,935,859
Balance, June 30, 202085,310,598 17,374,739 67,935,859 
(1)Represents net shares issued from treasury pursuant to the Company’s equity-based compensation programs.
  Issued Held In Treasury Outstanding
Balance, December 31, 2018 79,137,758
 16,323,390
 62,814,368
Common stock acquired 
 344,237
 (344,237)
Stock-based compensation (1)
 
 (288,360) 288,360
Balance, June 30, 2019 79,137,758
 16,379,267
 62,758,491
(1)Represents net shares issued from treasury pursuant to the Company’s equity-based compensation programs.

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Common Stock Held in Treasury
Common stock held in treasury is accounted for at average cost. Gains resulting from the reissuance of common stock held in treasury are credited to additional paid-in capital. Losses resulting from the reissuance of common stock held in treasury are charged first to additional paid-in capital to the extent the Company has previously recorded gains on treasury share transactions, then to retained earnings.
In January 2019, RGA’s board of directors authorized a repurchase program for up to $400 million of RGA’s outstanding common stock. The authorization was effective immediately and does not have an expiration date. On August 3, 2021, the Company announced the lifting of the existing suspension on share repurchases. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, RGA did not repurchase any shares of common stock under this program. During the first six months of 2020, RGA repurchased 1,074,413 shares of common stock under this program for $153 million. During the first six months of 2019, RGA repurchased 344,237 shares of common stock under this program for $50 million. On May 6, 2020, the Company announced that it has suspended stock repurchases until further notice.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The balance of and changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 are as follows (dollars in millions):
 Accumulated
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
of Investments(1)
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits
Total
Balance, December 31, 2020$(69)$5,500 $(72)$5,359 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications55 (1,607)(3)(1,555)
Amounts reclassified to (from) AOCI(154)(151)
Deferred income tax benefit (expense)(6)394 388 
Balance, June 30, 2021$(20)$4,133 $(72)$4,041 
 
Accumulated
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
of Investments(1)
 
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits
 Total Accumulated
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
of Investments(1)
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits
Total
Balance, December 31, 2019 $(92) $3,299
 $(70) $3,137
Balance, December 31, 2019$(92)$3,299 $(70)$3,137 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (116) 1,034
 (12) 906
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(116)1,034 (12)906 
Amounts reclassified to (from) AOCI 
 
 2
 2
Amounts reclassified to (from) AOCI
Deferred income tax benefit (expense) (2) (244) 2
 (244)Deferred income tax benefit (expense)(2)(244)(244)
Balance, June 30, 2020 $(210) $4,089
 $(78) $3,801
Balance, June 30, 2020$(210)$4,089 $(78)$3,801 
(1)Includes cash flow hedges of $(40) and $(49) as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and $(74) and $(26) as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. See Note 5 – “Derivative Instruments” for additional information on cash flow hedges.


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Accumulated
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
of Investments(1)
 
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits
 Total
Balance, December 31, 2018 $(169) $856
 $(51) $636
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 44
 2,617
 (3) 2,658
Amounts reclassified to (from) AOCI 
 (98) 3
 (95)
Deferred income tax benefit (expense) 2
 (559) 
 (557)
Balance, June 30, 2019 $(123) $2,816
 $(51) $2,642
(1)Includes cash flow hedges of $(74) and $(26) as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and $(15) and $9 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. See Note 5 – “Derivative Instruments” for additional information on cash flow hedges.

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The following table presents the amounts of AOCI reclassifications for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (dollars in millions):
Amount Reclassified from AOCI
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
Details about AOCI Components2021202020212020Affected Line Item in Statements of Income
Net unrealized investment gains (losses):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities$26 $11 $183 $(28)Investment related gains (losses), net
Cash flow hedges – Interest rate(1)(2)(1)(1)
Cash flow hedges – Currency/Interest rate(4)(4)(1)
Deferred policy acquisition costs attributed to unrealized gains and losses19 131 (23)29 (2)
Total41 141 154 
Provision for income taxes(9)(29)(33)(2)
Net unrealized gains (losses), net of tax$32 $112 $121 $(2)
Amortization of defined benefit plan items:
Prior service cost (credit)$$$$(3)
Actuarial gains (losses)(3)(2)(4)(3)(3)
Total(2)(1)(3)(2)
Provision for income taxes— — 
Amortization of defined benefit plans, net of tax$(1)$(1)$(2)$(2)
Total reclassifications for the period$31 $111 $119 $(4)
  Amount Reclassified from AOCI  
  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,  
Details about AOCI Components 2020 2019 2020 2019 
Affected Line Item in 
Statements of Income
Net unrealized investment gains (losses):          
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities $11
 $20
 $(28) $20
 Investment related gains (losses), net
Cash flow hedges – Interest rate (1) 
 (1) 1
 (1)
Cash flow hedges – Currency/Interest rate 
 
 
 
 (1)
Deferred policy acquisition costs attributed to unrealized gains and losses 131
 63
 29
 77
 (2)
Total 141
 83
 
 98
  
Provision for income taxes (29) (17) (2) (20)  
Net unrealized gains (losses), net of tax $112
 $66
 $(2) $78
  
Amortization of defined benefit plan items:          
Prior service (cost) credit $1
 $1
 $1
 $1
 (3)
Actuarial gains (losses) (2) (1) (3) (3) (3)
Total (1) 
 (2) (2)  
Provision for income taxes 
 
 
 1
  
Amortization of defined benefit plans, net of tax $(1) $
 $(2) $(1)  
           
Total reclassifications for the period $111
 $66
 $(4) $77
  
(1)See Note 5 – “Derivative Instruments” for additional information on cash flow hedges.
(2)This AOCI component is included in the computation of the deferred policy acquisition cost. See Note 8 – “Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs” of the 2019 Annual Report for additional details.
(3)This AOCI component is included in the computation of the net periodic benefit cost. See Note 10 – “Employee Benefit Plans” for additional details.

(1)See Note 5 – “Derivative Instruments” for additional information on cash flow hedges.
(2)This AOCI component is included in the computation of the deferred policy acquisition cost. See Note 8 – “Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs” of the 2020 Annual Report for additional details.
(3)This AOCI component is included in the computation of the net periodic pension cost. See Note 10 – “Employee Benefit Plans” for additional details.
Equity Based Compensation
Equity compensation expense was $(5)$24 million and $21$(5) million in the first six months of 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. In the first quarter of 2020,2021, the Company granted 456,301200,239 stock appreciation rights at $117.85$129.01 weighted average exercise price per share, 175,047167,883 performance contingent unitsawards and 30,129327,813 restricted stock units to employees. Performance contingent awards include both performance contingent shares and performance share units. Additionally, non-employee directors were granted a total of 16,6658,154 shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2020, 1,267,4272021, 1,633,693 share optionsawards at a weighted average strike price per share of $87.69$96.87 were vested and exercisable, with a remaining weighted average exercise period of 4.4 years. As of June 30, 2020,2021, the total compensation cost of non-vested awards not yet recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements was $29$56 million. It is estimated that these costs will vest over a weighted average period of 1.0 years.

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4.    Investments
4.Investments
Fixed Maturity Securities Available-for-Sale
The Company holds various types of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale and classifies them as corporate securities (“Corporate”), Canadian and Canadian provincial government securities (“Canadian government”), residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”), asset-backed securities (“ABS”), commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), U.S. government and agencies (“U.S. government”), state and political subdivisions, and other foreign government, supranational and foreign government-sponsored enterprises (“Other foreign government”). RMBS, ABS and CMBS are collectively “structured securities.”
The following tables provide information relating to investments in fixed maturity securities by type as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions):
June 30, 2021:Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
% of Total
Available-for-sale:
Corporate$33,687 $11 $3,465 $137 $37,004 63.4 %
Canadian government3,303 1,602 4,903 8.4 
RMBS1,323 60 1,377 2.4 
ABS3,467 36 21 3,482 6.0 
CMBS1,774 102 1,869 3.2 
U.S. government1,295 47 24 1,318 2.3 
State and political subdivisions1,206 144 1,344 2.3 
Other foreign government6,742 317 65 6,990 12.0 
Total fixed maturity securities$52,797 $16 $5,773 $267 $58,287 100.0 %
June 30, 2020: Amortized Cost Allowance for Credit Losses Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value % of Total Impairments in AOCI
December 31, 2020:December 31, 2020:Amortized CostAllowance for Credit LossesUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesEstimated Fair Value% of Total
Available-for-sale:              Available-for-sale:
Corporate $29,785
 $32
 $3,071
 $254
 $32,570
 62.3% $
Corporate$31,963 $17 $4,356 $94 $36,208 63.9 %
Canadian government 2,917
 
 1,941
 
 4,858
 9.3
 
Canadian government3,145 1,995 5,140 9.1 
RMBS 1,962
 
 104
 1
 2,065
 3.9
 
RMBS1,735 84 1,817 3.2 
ABS 2,798
 
 20
 87
 2,731
 5.2
 
ABS3,099 35 42 3,092 5.4 
CMBS 1,850
 
 42
 41
 1,851
 3.5
 
CMBS1,790 102 21 1,868 3.3 
U.S. government 1,395
 
 244
 
 1,639
 3.1
 
U.S. government1,242 196 1,437 2.5 
State and political subdivisions 1,056
 
 135
 7
 1,184
 2.3
 
State and political subdivisions1,237 157 1,390 2.4 
Other foreign government 5,140
 1
 367
 58
 5,448
 10.4
 
Other foreign government5,337 479 33 5,783 10.2 
Total fixed maturity securities $46,903
 $33
 $5,924
 $448
 $52,346
 100.0% $
Total fixed maturity securities$49,548 $20 $7,404 $197 $56,735 100.0 %
December 31, 2019: Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value % of Total Impairments in AOCI
Available-for-sale:            
Corporate $29,205
 $2,269
 $81
 $31,393
 61.4% $
Canadian government 3,016
 1,596
 
 4,612
 9.0
 
RMBS 2,339
 62
 3
 2,398
 4.7
 
ABS 2,973
 19
 14
 2,978
 5.8
 
CMBS 1,841
 61
 3
 1,899
 3.7
 
U.S. government 2,096
 57
 1
 2,152
 4.2
 
State and political subdivisions 1,074
 93
 3
 1,164
 2.3
 
Other foreign government 4,209
 321
 5
 4,525
 8.9
 
Total fixed maturity securities $46,753
 $4,478
 $110
 $51,121
 100.0% $

The Company enters into various collateral arrangements with counterparties that require both the pledging and acceptance of fixed maturity securities as collateral. Pledged fixed maturity securities are included in fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Fixed maturity securities received as collateral are held in separate custodial accounts and are not recorded on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Subject to certain constraints, the Company is permitted by contract to sell or repledge collateral it receives; however, as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, none of the collateral received had been sold or repledged. The Company also holds assets in trust to satisfy collateral requirements under derivative transactions and certain third-party reinsurance treaties. The following table includes fixed maturity securities pledged and received as collateral and assets in trust held to satisfy collateral requirements under derivative transactions and certain third-party reinsurance treaties as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions):
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Fixed maturity securities pledged as collateral$136
 $148
 $113
 $116
Fixed maturity securities received as collateraln/a
 1,206
 n/a
 727
Assets in trust held to satisfy collateral requirements27,353
 29,726
 27,290
 29,239


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June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Fixed maturity securities pledged as collateral$125 $135 $148 $162 
Fixed maturity securities received as collateraln/a1,881 n/a1,784 
Assets in trust held to satisfy collateral requirements27,929 30,749 27,675 31,179 
The Company monitors its concentrations of financial instruments on an ongoing basis and mitigates credit risk by maintaining a diversified investment portfolio that limits exposure to any one issuer. The Company’s exposure to concentrations of credit risk from single issuers greater than 10% of the Company’s stockholders’ equity included the securities disclosed below, as of
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June 30, 2021. The Company’s exposure to concentrations of credit risk from single issuers greater than 10% of the Company’s stockholders’ equity included securities of the U.S. government and its agencies as well as the securities disclosed below as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions).
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Fixed maturity securities guaranteed or issued by:       
Government of Japan$1,566
 $1,555
 $813
 $852
Canadian province of Quebec1,187
 2,332
 1,205
 2,163
Canadian province of Ontario980
 1,436
 1,014
 1,379

June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Fixed maturity securities guaranteed or issued by:
Government of Japan$2,890 $2,879 $1,493 $1,491 
Canadian province of Quebec1,372 2,315 1,303 2,474 
Canadian province of Ontario1,097 1,477 1,054 1,528 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities classified as available-for-sale as of June 30, 2020,2021, are shown by contractual maturity in the table below (dollars in millions). Actual maturities can differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Structured securities are shown separately in the table below, as they are not due at a single maturity date.
  Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale:    
Due in one year or less $1,453
 $1,454
Due after one year through five years 8,028
 8,412
Due after five years through ten years 10,013
 10,979
Due after ten years 20,799
 24,854
Structured securities 6,610
 6,647
Total $46,903
 $52,346

Amortized CostEstimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale:
Due in one year or less$1,143 $1,150 
Due after one year through five years8,350 8,887 
Due after five years through ten years10,565 11,518 
Due after ten years26,175 30,004 
Structured securities6,564 6,728 
Total$52,797 $58,287 
Corporate Fixed Maturity Securities
The tables below show the major sectors of the Company’s corporate fixed maturity holdings as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions): 
June 30, 2020:   Estimated  
  Amortized Cost     Fair Value % of Total           
Finance $11,189
 $12,127
 37.2%
Industrial 14,962
 16,316
 50.1
Utility 3,634
 4,127
 12.7
Total $29,785
 $32,570
 100.0%
       
December 31, 2019:   Estimated  
  Amortized Cost Fair Value % of Total
Finance $10,896
 $11,653
 37.2%
Industrial 14,692
 15,803
 50.3
Utility 3,617
 3,937
 12.5
Total $29,205
 $31,393
 100.0%


June 30, 2021: Estimated 
 Amortized CostFair Value% of Total           
Finance$12,479 $13,627 36.8 %
Industrial17,032 18,749 50.7 
Utility4,176 4,628 12.5 
Total$33,687 $37,004 100.0 %
December 31, 2020: Estimated 
 Amortized CostFair Value% of Total
Finance$11,785 $13,236 36.6 %
Industrial16,274 18,435 50.9 
Utility3,904 4,537 12.5 
Total$31,963 $36,208 100.0 %
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Allowance for Credit Losses and Impairments Fixed Maturity Securities Available-for-Sale
As discussed in Note 12“Business“Significant Accounting Policies and BasisPronouncements” of Presentation,”the Company’s 2020 Annual Report, allowances for credit losses on fixed maturity securities are recognized in investment related gains (losses), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income. For these securities, the net amount recognized represents the difference between the amortized cost of the security and the net present value of its projected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit in the fixed maturity security prior to the allowance for credit losses. Any remaining difference between the fair value and amortized cost is recognized in AOCI.
The following table presents the rollforward of the allowance for credit losses in fixed maturity securities by type for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020(dollars (dollars in millions):
 Corporate Other Foreign Government Total
Balance, beginning of period$
 $
 $
Credit losses recognized on securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded40
 2
 42
Reductions for securities sold during the period(8) (1) (9)
Balance, end of period$32
 $1
 $33

Six months ended June 30, 2021
 CorporateCMBSOther Foreign GovernmentTotal
Balance, beginning of period$17 $$$20 
Credit losses recognized on securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded
Reductions for securities sold during the period(8)(2)(10)
Additional increases or decreases for credit losses on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period(1)(1)
Balance, end of period$11 $$$16 

Six months ended June 30, 2020
 CorporateCMBSOther Foreign GovernmentTotal
Balance, beginning of period$$$$
Credit losses recognized on securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded40 42 
Reductions for securities sold during the period(8)(1)(9)
Balance, end of period$32 $$$33 
Unrealized Losses for Fixed Maturity Securities Available-for-Sale
The following table presents the total gross unrealized losses for the 1,4771,223 and 1,072877 fixed maturity securities as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, where the estimated fair value had declined and remained below amortized cost by the indicated amount (dollars in millions):
  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 % of Total     
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 % of Total    
Less than 20% $348
 77.7% $76
 69.1%
20% or more for less than six months 91
 20.3
 20
 18.2
20% or more for six months or greater 9
 2.0
 14
 12.7
Total $448
 100.0% $110
 100.0%

 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
% of Total    Gross
Unrealized
Losses
% of Total    
Less than 20%$213 79.8 %$133 67.5 %
20% or more for less than six months0.7 42 21.3 
20% or more for six months or greater52 19.5 22 11.2 
Total$267 100.0 %$197 100.0 %
The Company’s determination of whether a decline in value necessitates the recording of an allowance for credit losses includes an analysis of whether the issuer is current on its contractual payments, evaluating whether it is probable that the Company will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the security and analyzing the overall ability of the Company to recover the amortized cost of the investment.

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The following tables present the estimated fair values and gross unrealized losses for fixed maturity securities that have estimated fair values below amortized cost as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions). These investments are presented by class and grade of security, as well as the length of time the related fair value has remained below amortized cost.
 Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
  Gross Gross Gross
June 30, 2021:EstimatedUnrealizedEstimatedUnrealizedEstimatedUnrealized
 Fair ValueLossesFair ValueLossesFair ValueLosses
Investment grade securities:
Corporate$2,596 $79 $168 $$2,764 $85 
Canadian government24 — — 24 
RMBS261 21 282 
ABS800 754 1,554 
CMBS24 24 
U.S. government364 24 364 24 
State and political subdivisions95 29 124 
Other foreign government1,630 37 561 23 2,191 60 
Total investment grade securities5,770 153 1,557 40 7,327 193 
 
Below investment grade securities:
Corporate258 42 168 10 426 52 
ABS24 15 11 39 12 
CMBS43 43 
Other foreign government66 16 82 
Total below investment grade securities348 46 242 28 590 74 
Total fixed maturity securities$6,118 $199 $1,799 $68 $7,917 $267 
  Less than 12 months 12 months or greater Total
    Gross   Gross   Gross
June 30, 2020: Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized
  Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses
Investment grade securities:            
Corporate $2,359
 $125
 $67
 $9
 $2,426
 $134
RMBS 
 
 28
 1
 28
 1
ABS 1,425
 53
 558
 29
 1,983
 82
CMBS 690
 37
 13
 1
 703
 38
U.S. government 
 
 
 
 
 
State and political subdivisions 59
 5
 12
 2
 71
 7
Other foreign government 1,073
 47
 
 
 1,073
 47
Total investment grade securities 5,606
 267
 678
 42
 6,284
 309
 
Below investment grade securities:
            
Corporate 780
 114
 53
 6
 833
 120
ABS 20
 5
 
 
 20
 5
CMBS 23
 3
 
 
 23
 3
Other foreign government 103
 8
 12
 3
 115
 11
Total below investment grade securities 926
 130
 65
 9
 991
 139
Total fixed maturity securities $6,532
 $397
 $743
 $51
 $7,275
 $448
  Less than 12 months 12 months or greater Total
    Gross   Gross   Gross
December 31, 2019: Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized
  Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses
Investment grade securities:            
Corporate $1,936
 $29
 $293
 $7
 $2,229
 $36
RMBS 367
 2
 84
 1
 451
 3
ABS 773
 5
 739
 9
 1,512
 14
CMBS 253
 3
 
 
 253
 3
U.S. government 49
 1
 
 
 49
 1
State and political subdivisions 103
 2
 12
 1
 115
 3
Other foreign government 278
 4
 
 
 278
 4
Total investment grade securities 3,759
 46
 1,128
 18
 4,887
 64
Below investment grade securities:            
Corporate 220
 38
 100
 7
 320
 45
ABS 
 
 
 
 
 
CMBS 
 
 
 
 
 
Other foreign government 
 
 10
 1
 10
 1
Total below investment grade securities 220
 38
 110
 8
 330
 46
Total fixed maturity securities $3,979
 $84
 $1,238

$26
 $5,217
 $110

 Less than 12 months12 months or greaterTotal
  Gross Gross Gross
December 31, 2020:EstimatedUnrealizedEstimatedUnrealizedEstimatedUnrealized
 Fair ValueLossesFair ValueLossesFair ValueLosses
Investment grade securities:
Corporate$930 $29 $70 $$1,000 $34 
Canadian government— — — — — — 
RMBS294 294 
ABS1,096 17 570 11 1,666 28 
CMBS160 160 
U.S. government27 27 
State and political subdivisions66 16 82 
Other foreign government973 27 973 27 
Total investment grade securities3,546 83 656 19 4,202 102 
Below investment grade securities:
Corporate375 49 81 11 456 60 
ABS20 13 24 14 
CMBS91 15 91 15 
Other foreign government36 28 64 
Total below investment grade securities522 80 113 15 635 95 
Total fixed maturity securities$4,068 $163 $769 $34 $4,837 $197 
The Company has no intention to sell, nor does it expect to be required to sell, the securities outlined in the tabletables above, as of the dates indicated. However, unforeseen facts and circumstances may cause the Company to sell fixed maturity securities in the ordinary course of managing its portfolio to meet certain diversification, credit quality and liquidity guidelines. Changes in unrealized losses are primarily driven by changes in interest rates.


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Investment Income and Investment Related Gains (Loss), Net Accounting Correction
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company reclassified approximately $92 million of pre-tax unrealized gains from AOCI to investment income, net of related expenses associated with investments in limited partnerships and private equity funds for which it utilizes the equity method of accounting. The unrealized gains should have been recognized directly in investment income in the same prior periods they were reported by the investees. In addition, the Company recorded approximately $70 million of pre-tax gains in investment related gains (losses), net, associated with investments in limited partnerships considered to be investment companies in order to adjust the carrying value from cost less impairments to a fair value approach, using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share or its equivalent. Had the adjustments been recorded in the years they were reported by the investees, the Company estimates it would have recognized approximately $102 million, $(2) million, $1 million and $10 million of pre-tax income (loss) in the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Investment Income, Net of Related Expenses
Major categories of investment income, net of related expenses, consist of the following (dollars in millions):
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale$474
 $428
 $954
 $843
Equity securities1
 1
 3
 2
Mortgage loans on real estate66
��61
 133
 120
Policy loans14
 14
 29
 29
Funds withheld at interest69
 66
 122
 128
Short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents2
 7
 6
 14
Other invested assets41
 32
 36
 74
Investment income667
 609
 1,283
 1,210
Investment expense(22) (25) (44) (46)
Investment income, net of related expenses$645
 $584
 $1,239
 $1,164

 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale$516 $474 $1,011 $954 
Equity securities
Mortgage loans on real estate73 66 139 133 
Policy loans13 14 27 29 
Funds withheld at interest95 69 179 122 
Short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents
Other invested assets87 41 261 36 
Investment income785 667 1,621 1,283 
Investment expense(26)(22)(50)(44)
Investment income, net of related expenses$759 $645 $1,571 $1,239 
Investment Related Gains (Losses), Net
Investment related gains (losses), net, consist of the following (dollars in millions): 
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:
Impairments and change in allowance for credit losses$$$$(34)
Gain on investment activity53 46 220 73 
Loss on investment activity(30)(46)(43)(54)
Net gains (losses) on equity securities20 23 (15)
Other impairment losses and change in mortgage loan allowance for credit losses(22)21 (35)
Change in fair value of certain limited partnership investments and other, net32 143 17 
Net gains (losses) on derivatives29 87 47 (156)
Total investment related gains (losses), net$112 $81 $414 $(204)
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:       
Impairment losses and change in allowance for credit losses$
 $
 $(34) $(9)
Gain on investment activity46
 20
 73
 48
Loss on investment activity(46) (7) (54) (26)
Net gains (losses) on equity securities8
 3
 (15) 7
Other impairment losses and change in mortgage loan provision(22) (6) (35) (8)
Derivatives and other, net95
 2
 (139) 8
Total investment related gains (losses), net$81
 $12
 $(204) $20


The impairment losses and change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities for the six months ended June 30, 2020, includes $1 million in impairment losses on securities the Company intended to sell and an increase of $33 million in the allowance for credit losses related to high-yield securities as result of the uncertainty in the global markets due to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The fixed maturity impairment losses for the six months ended June 30, 2019, were primarily related to a U.S. utility company. The other impairment losses and change in mortgage loan provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, were primarily due to an increase in the mortgage loan valuation allowance due to the current market conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The other impairment losses and change in mortgage loan provision for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, includes impairments on limited partnerships. The other impairment losses and change in mortgage loan provision for the six months ended June 30, 2019, includes impairments on real estate joint ventures and limited partnerships. The fluctuations in investment related gains (losses) for derivatives and other for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to the same periods in 2019, were primarily due to the changes in fair value of embedded derivatives related to modified coinsurance and funds withheld treaties as a result of changes in interest rates and credit spreads, both of which are a result of COVID-19.


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Securities Borrowing, Lending and OtherRepurchase Agreements
The following table includes the amount of borrowed securities, loaned securities loaned and securities received as collateral received as part of the securities lending program and repurchased/reverse repurchased securities pledged, securities received and received as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (dollars in millions).
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Borrowed securities$270
 $300
 $339
 $369
Securities lending:       
Securities loaned102
 105
 98
 104
Securities receivedn/a
 107
 n/a
 107
Repurchase program/reverse repurchase program:       
Securities pledged449
 481
 356
 384
Securities receivedn/a
 372
 n/a
 370

The Company held cash collateral for repurchase/reverse repurchase programs of $54 million and $1 millionreceived as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019, respectively. 2020 (dollars in millions).
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Borrowed securities$318 $360 $118 $161 
Securities lending:
Securities loaned94 103 94 105 
Securities receivedn/a102 n/a102 
Repurchase program/reverse repurchase program:
Securities pledged877 919 653 711 
Securities receivedn/a670 n/a669 
Cash receivedn/a207 n/a
No cash or securities have been pledged by the Company for its securities borrowing programand lending programs as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
The following tables present information on the Company’s securities lending and repurchase/reverse repurchase transactions as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively (dollars in millions). Collateral associated with certain borrowed securities is not included within the tables, as the collateral pledged to each counterparty is the right to reinsurance treaty cash flows.
June 30, 2021
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
Overnight and ContinuousUp to 30 Days30 – 90 DaysGreater than 90 DaysTotal
Securities lending transactions:
Corporate$$$$103 $103 
Total103 103 
Repurchase/reverse repurchase transactions:
Corporate411 411 
Other foreign government220 288 508 
Total220 699 919 
Total transactions$$$220 $802 $1,022 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending and repurchase/reverse repurchase transactions in preceding table$979 
Amounts related to agreements not included in offsetting disclosure$43 
June 30, 2020December 31, 2020
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the AgreementsRemaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 Days 30-90 Days Greater than 90 Days TotalOvernight and ContinuousUp to 30 Days30 – 90 DaysGreater than 90 DaysTotal
Securities lending transactions:         Securities lending transactions:
Corporate$
 $
 $
 $105
 $105
Corporate$$$$105 $105 
Total
 
 
 105
 105
Total105 105 
Repurchase/reverse repurchase transactions:         Repurchase/reverse repurchase transactions:
Corporate
 
 
 353
 353
Corporate417 417 
Other foreign government
 
 
 128
 128
Other foreign government294 294 
Total
 
 
 481
 481
Total711 711 
Total transactions$
 $
 $
 $586
 $586
Total transactions$$$$816 $816 
         
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending and repurchase/reverse repurchase transactions in preceding tableGross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending and repurchase/reverse repurchase transactions in preceding table $533
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending and repurchase/reverse repurchase transactions in preceding table$771 
Amounts related to agreements not included in offsetting disclosureAmounts related to agreements not included in offsetting disclosure $53
Amounts related to agreements not included in offsetting disclosure$45 


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 December 31, 2019
 Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
 Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 Days 30-90 Days Greater than 90 Days Total
Securities lending transactions:         
Corporate$
 $
 $
 $104
 $104
Total
 
 
 104
 104
Repurchase/reverse repurchase transactions:         
Corporate
 
 
 286
 286
Other foreign government
 
 
 98
 98
Total
 
 
 384
 384
Total borrowings$
 $
 $
 $488
 $488
          
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending and repurchase/reverse repurchase transactions in preceding table $478
Amounts related to agreements not included in offsetting disclosure $10

The Company has elected to offset amounts recognized as receivables and payables resulting from the repurchase/reverse repurchase programs.programs excluding any cash received or paid. After the effect of offsetting, the net amountthere was no liability presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets was a liability of $3 million and $1 millionsheet as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2020. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019,2021, the Company recognized payables resulting from cash received as collateral associated with a repurchase/reverse repurchase agreementsagreement. As of December 31, 2020, the Company did not have payables resulting from cash received as discussed above.collateral associated with repurchase/reverse repurchase agreements. Amounts owed to and due from the counterparties may be settled in cash or offset, in accordance with the agreements.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
As of June 30, 2020,2021, mortgage loans arewere geographically dispersed throughout the U.S. with the largest concentrations in California (15.1%Texas (13.5%), Texas (14.7%California (13.4%) and Washington (8.6%(8.1%). In, in addition the Company held mortgageto loans secured by properties in Canada (3.0%(3.2%) and United Kingdom (0.9%(1.8%). The recorded investment in mortgage loans on real estate presented below is gross of unamortized deferred loan origination fees and expenses and valuation allowances.allowance for credit losses.
The following table presents the distribution of the Company’s recorded investment in mortgage loans by property type as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions) is as follows::
  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 Property type: Carrying Value % of Total Carrying Value % of Total
Office $1,773
 29.4% $1,771
 31.0%
Retail 1,705
 28.2
 1,686
 29.4
Industrial 1,253
 20.7
 1,169
 20.4
Apartment 868
 14.4
 766
 13.4
Other commercial 441
 7.3
 335
 5.8
Recorded investment 6,040
 100.0% 5,727
 100.0%
Unamortized balance of loan origination fees and expenses (10)   (9)  
Valuation allowances (56)   (12)  
Total mortgage loans on real estate $5,974
   $5,706
  

 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 Property type:Carrying Value% of TotalCarrying Value% of Total
Office$1,733 26.5 %$1,702 29.0 %
Retail2,036 31.2 1,711 29.3 
Industrial1,388 21.2 1,210 20.6 
Apartment897 13.7 808 13.8 
Other commercial483 7.4 430 7.3 
Recorded investment6,537 100.0 %5,861 100.0 %
Unamortized balance of loan origination fees and expenses(11)(10)
Allowance for credit losses(45)(64)
Total mortgage loans on real estate$6,481 $5,787 
The following table presents the maturities of the Company’s recorded investment in mortgage loans as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019 are as follows2020 (dollars in millions):
  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
  
Recorded
Investment
 % of Total 
Recorded
Investment
 % of Total
Due within five years $2,257
 37.3% $1,841
 32.2%
Due after five years through ten years 2,854
 47.3
 2,944
 51.4
Due after ten years 929
 15.4
 942
 16.4
Total $6,040
 100.0% $5,727
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June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Recorded
Investment
% of TotalRecorded
Investment
% of Total
Due within five years$2,585 39.6 %$2,276 38.8 %
Due after five years through ten years2,845 43.5 2,768 47.3 
Due after ten years1,107 16.9 817 13.9 
Total$6,537 100.0 %$5,861 100.0 %
The following tables set forth certain key credit quality indicators of the Company’s recorded investment in mortgage loans as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions):
Recorded Investment
Debt Service RatiosConstruction Loans
>1.20x1.00x – 1.20x<1.00xTotal% of Total
June 30, 2021:
Loan-to-Value Ratio
0% – 59.99%$3,053 $274 $65 $24 $3,416 52.2 %
60% – 69.99%2,110 200 42 2,352 36.0 
70% – 79.99%503 36 16 555 8.5 
80% or greater193 21 214 3.3 
Total$5,859 $510 $144 $24 $6,537 100.0 %
 Recorded Investment
 Debt Service Ratios Construction Loans    
 >1.20x 1.00x - 1.20x <1.00x  Total % of Total
June 30, 2020:           
Loan-to-Value Ratio           
0% - 59.99%$3,074
 $114
 $9
 $1
 $3,198
 53.0%
60% - 69.99%1,923
 78
 30
 
 2,031
 33.6
70% - 79.99%559
 60
 4
 
 623
 10.3
80% or greater101
 61
 26
 
 188
 3.1
Total$5,657
 $313
 $69
 $1
 $6,040
 100.0%
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 Recorded Investment
 Debt Service Ratios 
Construction
Loans
    
 >1.20x 1.00x - 1.20x <1.00x  Total % of Total
December 31, 2019:           
Loan-to-Value Ratio           
0% - 59.99%$3,025
 $52
 $7
 $
 $3,084
 53.8%
60% - 69.99%1,841
 53
 11
 
 1,905
 33.3
70% - 79.99%492
 13
 39
 
 544
 9.5
80% or greater96
 61
 37
 
 194
 3.4
Total$5,454
 $179
 $94
 $
 $5,727
 100.0%

Recorded Investment
Debt Service RatiosConstruction
Loans
>1.20x1.00x – 1.20x<1.00xTotal% of Total
December 31, 2020:
Loan-to-Value Ratio
0% – 59.99%$2,774 $106 $17 $12 $2,909 49.6 %
60% – 69.99%2,013 62 33 2,108 36.0 
70% – 79.99%555 49 13 617 10.5 
80% or greater189 21 17 227 3.9 
Total$5,531 $238 $80 $12 $5,861 100.0 %
The following table sets forth credit quality grades by year of origination of the Company’s recorded investment in mortgage loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in millions):
 Recorded Investment
 Year of Origination  
 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior Total
June 30, 2020:             
Internal credit quality grade:             
High investment grade$332
 $674
 $622
 $401
 $601
 $1,115
 $3,745
Investment grade263
 517
 317
 342
 271
 409
 2,119
Average
 
 9
 25
 27
 94
 155
Watch list
 
 
 
 
 4
 4
In or near default
 
 
 
 
 17
 17
Total$595
 $1,191
 $948
 $768
 $899
 $1,639
 $6,040

Recorded Investment
Year of Origination
20212020201920182017PriorTotal
June 30, 2021:
Internal credit quality grade:
High investment grade$491 $406 $569 $468 $304 $1,686 $3,924 
Investment grade263 366 474 371 399 580 2,453 
Average39 18 57 120 
Watch list
In or near default36 36 
Total$760 $772 $1,043 $878 $721 $2,363 $6,537 

Recorded Investment
Year of Origination
20202019201820172016PriorTotal
December 31, 2020:
Internal credit quality grade:
High investment grade$411 $616 $493 $336 $574 $1,008 $3,438 
Investment grade352 496 399 407 249 368 2,271 
Average19 37 55 111 
Watch list
In or near default37 37 
Total$763 $1,112 $892 $762 $860 $1,472 $5,861 
The following table presents the current and past due composition of the Company’s recorded investment in mortgage loans as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions):
  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
31-60 days past due $63
 $
61-90 days past due 9
 
Greater than 90 days 15
 
Total past due 87
 
Current 5,953
 5,727
Total $6,040
 $5,727


June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Current$6,522 $5,846 
31 – 60 days past due15 15 
Total$6,537 $5,861 
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The following table presents the recorded investment in mortgage loans, by method of measuring impairment, and the related valuation allowancesallowance for credit losses as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions):
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Mortgage loans:
Individually measured for impairment$36 $37 
Collectively measured for impairment6,501 5,824 
Recorded investment$6,537 $5,861 
Allowance for credit losses:
Individually measured for impairment$$
Collectively measured for impairment45 64 
Total allowance for credit losses$45 $64 
  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Mortgage loans:    
Individually measured for impairment $17
 $17
Collectively measured for impairment 6,023
 5,710
Recorded investment $6,040
 $5,727
Valuation allowances:    
Individually measured for impairment $
 $
Collectively measured for impairment 56
 12
Total valuation allowances $56
 $12
InformationThe following table presents information regarding the Company’s loan valuation allowancesallowance for credit losses for mortgage loans for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 is as follows (dollars in millions):
   Six months ended June 30,
   2020 2019
Balance, beginning of period  $12
 $11
Adoption of new accounting standard, see Note 13  14
 
Provision (release)  30
 1
Balance, end of period  $56
 $12

 Six months ended June 30,
 20212020
Balance, beginning of period$64 $12 
Adoption of new accounting standard, see Note 1414 
Change in allowance for credit losses(19)30 
Balance, end of period$45 $56 
InformationThe following table presents information regarding the portion of the Company’s mortgage loans that were impaired as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019 is as follows2020 (dollars in millions):
  
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
 
Carrying
Value
June 30, 2020:        
Impaired mortgage loans with no valuation allowance recorded $17
 $17
 $
 $17
Impaired mortgage loans with valuation allowance recorded 
 
 
 
Total impaired mortgage loans $17
 $17
 $
 $17
December 31, 2019:        
Impaired mortgage loans with no valuation allowance recorded $17
 $17
 $
 $17
Impaired mortgage loans with valuation allowance recorded 
 
 
 
Total impaired mortgage loans $17
 $17
 $
 $17
         
The Company’s average investment balance of impaired mortgage loans and the related interest income are reflected in the table below for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):
  Three months ended June 30,
  2020 2019
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
(1)
 
Interest
Income
 
Average
Recorded
  Investment(1)
 
Interest
Income
Impaired mortgage loans with no valuation allowance recorded $17
 $
 $17
 $
Impaired mortgage loans with valuation allowance recorded 
 
 
 
Total impaired mortgage loans $17
 $
 $17
 $
         
  Six months ended June 30,
  2020 2019
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
(1)
 
Interest
Income
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
(1)
 
Interest
Income
Impaired mortgage loans with no valuation allowance recorded $17
 $
 $22
 $
 Impaired mortgage loans with valuation allowance recorded
 
 
 
 
Total impaired mortgage loans $17
 $
 $22
 $

Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Recorded
Investment
Related
Allowance
Carrying
Value
June 30, 2021:
Impaired mortgage loans with no allowance for credit losses recorded$36 $36 $$36 
Impaired mortgage loans with allowance for credit losses recorded
Total impaired mortgage loans$36 $36 $$36 
December 31, 2020:
Impaired mortgage loans with no allowance for credit losses recorded$37 $37 $$37 
Impaired mortgage loans with allowance for credit losses recorded
Total impaired mortgage loans$37 $37 $$37 
The Company’s average investment balance of impaired mortgage loans and the related interest income are reflected in the table below for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):
 Three months ended June 30,
 20212020
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
(1)
Interest
Income
Average
Recorded
  Investment(1)
Interest
Income
Impaired mortgage loans with no allowance for credit losses recorded$36 $$17 $
Total impaired mortgage loans$36 $$17 $
 Six months ended June 30,
 20212020
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
(1)
Interest
Income
Average
Recorded
Investment
(1)
Interest
Income
Impaired mortgage loans with no allowance for credit losses recorded$36 $$17 $
Total impaired mortgage loans$36 $$17 $
(1)Average recorded investment represents the average loan balances as of the beginning of period and all subsequent quarterly end of period balances.


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The Company did not acquire any impaired mortgage loans during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019. The Company had $15 million of mortgage loans, gross of valuation allowances, that were on nonaccrual status as of June 30, 2020.2020. The Company had no mortgage loans that were on a nonaccrual status as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2019.

As2020. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company modified the payment terms of June 30,one commercial mortgage loan, with a carrying value of approximately $10 million in response to COVID-19. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company modified the payment terms of approximately 4052 commercial mortgage loans, with a carrying value of approximately $540$660 million in response to COVID-19. These loans met the criteria established in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), and were not considered a troubled debt restructuring.  In accordance with the CARES Act criteria, these loans were not more than 30 days past due at December 31, 2019, and the modifications included deferral or delayed payments of principal or interest on the loan.
Policy Loans
The majority of policy loans are associated with one client. These policy loans present no credit risk as the amount of the loan cannot exceed the obligation due to the ceding company upon the death of the insured or surrender of the underlying policy. The provisions of the treaties in force and the underlying policies determine the policy loan interest rates. The Company earns a spread between the interest rate earned on policy loans and the interest rate credited to corresponding liabilities.
Funds Withheld at Interest
As of June 30, 2020, $3.12021, $4.7 billion of the funds withheld at interest balance is associated with one client.two clients. For reinsurance agreements written on a modified coinsurance (“modco”)modco basis and certain agreements written on a coinsurance funds withheld basis, assets equal to the net statutory reserves are withheld and legally owned and managed by the ceding company and are reflected as funds withheld at interest on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.interest. In the event of a ceding company’s insolvency, the Company would need to assert a claim on the assets supporting its reserve liabilities. However, the risk of loss to the Company is mitigated by its ability to offset amounts it owes the ceding company for claims or allowances against amounts owed to the Company from the ceding company.
Other Invested Assets
Other invested assets include limited partnership interests, joint ventures (other than operating joint ventures), lifetime mortgages, derivative contracts and fair value option (“FVO”) contractholder-directed unit-linked investments. Other invested assets also includesinclude FHLB common stock, which is included in Other in the table below. The allowance for credit losses for lifetime mortgages as of both June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, was $1 million and $2 million.million, respectively. Carrying values of these assets as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 are as follows (dollars in millions):
  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Limited partnership interests and real estate joint ventures $1,204
 $1,134
Lifetime mortgages 787
 775
Derivatives 205
 117
FVO contractholder-directed unit-linked investments 250
 260
Other 101
 77
Total other invested assets $2,547
 $2,363

June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Limited partnership interests and real estate joint ventures$1,611 $1,367 
Lifetime mortgages958 935 
Derivatives146 140 
FVO contractholder-directed unit-linked investments54 289 
Other155 98 
Total other invested assets$2,924 $2,829 

5.    Derivative Instruments
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
See Note 2 – “Significant Accounting Policies and Pronouncements” of the Company’s 20192020 Annual Report for a detailed discussion of the accounting treatment for derivative instruments, including embedded derivatives. See Note 6 – “Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities” for additional disclosures related to the fair value hierarchy for derivative instruments, including embedded derivatives.
Types of Derivatives Used by the Company
Commonly used derivative instruments include, but are not necessarily limited to: credit default swaps, financial futures, equity options, foreign currency swaps, foreign currency forwards, interest rate swaps, synthetic guaranteed investment contracts (“GICs”), consumer price index (“CPI”) swaps, longevity swaps, mortality swapsforward bond purchase commitments, and embedded derivatives.
For detailed information on these derivative instruments and the related strategies, see Note 5 – “Derivative Instruments” of the Company’s 20192020 Annual Report.

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Summary of Derivative Positions
Derivatives, except for embedded derivatives, and longevity and mortality swaps, are carried on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheetsincluded in other invested assets or other liabilities, at fair value. Longevity and mortality swaps, which have been discontinued or matured in 2019 are included on the condensed consolidated balance sheets in other assets or other liabilities, at fair value. Embedded derivative assets and liabilities on modco or funds withheld arrangements are included on the condensed consolidated balance sheets with the host contract in funds withheld at interest, at fair value. Embedded derivative liabilities on indexed annuity and variable annuity products are included on the condensed consolidated balance sheets with the host contract in interest-sensitive contract liabilities, at fair value. The following table presents the notional amounts and gross fair value of derivative instruments prior to taking into account the netting effects of master netting agreements as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions):
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 Primary Underlying RiskNotionalCarrying Value/Fair ValueNotionalCarrying Value/Fair Value
 AmountAssetsLiabilitiesAmountAssetsLiabilities
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swapsInterest rate$1,089 $74 $$1,084 $93 $
Financial futuresEquity254 258 
Foreign currency swapsForeign currency150 150 18 
Foreign currency forwardsForeign currency459 347 
CPI swapsCPI607 19 11 612 11 19 
Credit default swapsCredit1,893 36 1,517 13 
Equity optionsEquity479 23 395 29 
Synthetic GICsInterest rate16,489 16,644 
Embedded derivatives in:
Modco or funds withheld arrangements124 58 
Indexed annuity products726 752 
Variable annuity products154 155 
Total non-hedging derivatives21,420 277 903 21,007 208 947 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swapsForeign currency/Interest rate920 27 802 24 
Foreign currency swapsForeign currency193 234 
Foreign currency forwardsForeign currency1,327 24 1,255 10 15 
Forward bond purchase commitmentsInterest rate369 
Total hedging derivatives2,809 24 52 2,291 21 40 
Total derivatives$24,229 $301 $955 $23,298 $229 $987 
    June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
  Primary Underlying Risk Notional Carrying Value/Fair Value Notional Carrying Value/Fair Value
   Amount Assets Liabilities Amount Assets Liabilities
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:              
Interest rate swaps Interest rate $1,086
 $105
 $3
 $909
 $70
 $3
Financial futures Equity 342
 
 
 307
 
 
Foreign currency swaps Foreign currency 150
 
 21
 150
 
 9
Foreign currency forwards Foreign currency 252
 1
 
 175
 1
 
CPI swaps CPI 569
 9
 52
 441
 
 28
Credit default swaps Credit 1,327
 3
 1
 1,306
 5
 
Equity options Equity 366
 38
 
 364
 15
 
Synthetic GICs Interest rate 14,888
 
 
 13,823
 
 
Embedded derivatives in:              
Modco or funds withheld arrangements   
 
 108
 
 121
 
Indexed annuity products   
 
 746
 
 
 767
Variable annuity products   
 
 184
 
 
 163
Total non-hedging derivatives   18,980
 156
 1,115
 17,475
 212
 970
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:              
Interest rate swaps Foreign currency/Interest rate 489
 1
 41
 535
 1
 29
Foreign currency swaps Foreign currency 302
 23
 10
 342
 17
 2
Foreign currency forwards Foreign currency 1,092
 68
 
 1,094
 28
 2
Total hedging derivatives   1,883
 92
 51
 1,971
 46
 33
Total derivatives   $20,863
 $248
 $1,166
 $19,446
 $258
 $1,003


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Fair Value Hedges
The Company designates and reports certain foreign currency swaps to hedge the foreign currency fair value exposure of foreign currency denominated assets as fair value hedges when they meet the requirements of the general accounting principles for Derivatives and Hedging. The gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to a change in foreign currency and the offsetting gain or loss on the related foreign currency swaps as of June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 were (dollars in millions):
Type of Fair Value Hedge Hedged Item Gains (Losses) Recognized for Derivatives Gains (Losses) Recognized for Hedged Items
    Investment Related Gains (Losses)
For the three months ended June 30, 2020:    
Foreign currency swaps Foreign-denominated fixed maturity securities $15
 $(13)
For the three months ended June 30, 2019:    
Foreign currency swaps Foreign-denominated fixed maturity securities $(4) $1
For the six months ended June 30, 2020:    
Foreign currency swaps Foreign-denominated fixed maturity securities $(8) $2
For the six months ended June 30, 2019:    
Foreign currency swaps Foreign-denominated fixed maturity securities $(4) $

Type of Fair Value HedgeHedged ItemGains (Losses) Recognized for DerivativesGains (Losses) Recognized for Hedged Items
Investment Related Gains (Losses)
For the three months ended June 30, 2021:
Foreign currency swapsForeign-denominated fixed maturity securities$(2)$
For the three months ended June 30, 2020:
Foreign currency swapsForeign-denominated fixed maturity securities$15 $(13)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021:
Foreign currency swapsForeign-denominated fixed maturity securities$(2)$
For the six months ended June 30, 2020:
Foreign currency swapsForeign-denominated fixed maturity securities$(8)$
Cash Flow Hedges
Certain derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges when they meet the requirements of the general accounting principles for Derivatives and Hedging. The Company designates and accounts for the following as cash flow hedges: (i) certain interest rate swaps, in which the cash flows of assets and liabilities are variable based on a benchmark rate; and (ii) certain interest rate swaps, in which the cash flows of assets are denominated in different currencies, commonly referred to as cross-currency swaps.swaps; and (iii) forward bond purchase commitments.
The following tables present the components of AOCI, before income tax, and the condensed consolidated income statement classification where the gain or loss is recognized related to cash flow hedges for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (dollars in millions):
  Three months ended June 30,
  2020 2019
Balance, beginning of period $(87) $(2)
Gains (losses) deferred in other comprehensive income (loss) 12
 (13)
Amounts reclassified to investment income 
 
Amounts reclassified to interest expense 1
 
Balance, end of period $(74) $(15)
     
  Six months ended June 30,
  2020 2019
Balance, beginning of period $(26) $9
Gains (losses) deferred in other comprehensive income (loss) (49) (23)
Amounts reclassified to investment income 
 
Amounts reclassified to interest expense 1
 (1)
Balance, end of period $(74) $(15)

 Three months ended June 30,
 20212020
Balance, beginning of period$(71)$(87)
Gains deferred in other comprehensive income (loss)29 12 
Amounts reclassified to investment income
Amounts reclassified to interest expense
Balance, end of period$(40)$(74)
 Six months ended June 30,
 20212020
Balance, beginning of period$(49)$(26)
Gains (losses) deferred in other comprehensive income (loss)(49)
Amounts reclassified to investment income
Amounts reclassified to interest expense
Balance, end of period$(40)$(74)
As of June 30, 2020, an immaterial amount and2021, approximately $(6)$6 million of before-tax deferred net gains (losses)losses on derivative instruments recorded in AOCI are expected to be reclassified to investment income and interest expense respectively,during the next twelve months. For the same time period, there was an immaterial amount of before-tax deferred net gains expected to be reclassified to investment income during the next twelve months.

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The following table presents the effect of derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated statements of income and the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (dollars in millions):
Derivative TypeGain (Loss) Deferred in AOCIGain (Loss) Reclassified into Income from AOCI
Investment IncomeInterest Expense
For the three months ended June 30, 2021:
Interest rate$29 $$(2)
Foreign currency/interest rate
Total$29 $$(2)
For the three months ended June 30, 2020:
Interest rate$(1)$$(1)
Foreign currency/interest rate13 
Total$12 $$(1)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021:
Interest rate$$$(4)
Foreign currency/interest rate(1)
Total$$$(4)
For the six months ended June 30, 2020:
Interest rate$(36)$$(1)
Foreign currency/interest rate(13)
Total$(49)$$(1)
Derivative Type Gain (Loss) Deferred in AOCI Gain (Loss) Reclassified into Income from AOCI
    Investment Income Interest Expense
For the three months ended June 30, 2020:      
Interest rate $(1) $
 $(1)
Currency/Interest rate 13
 
 
Total $12
 $
 $(1)
For the three months ended June 30, 2019:      
Interest rate $(10) $
 $
Currency/Interest rate (3) 
 
Total $(13) $
 $
       
For the six months ended June 30, 2020:      
Interest rate $(36) $
 $(1)
Currency/Interest rate (13) 
 
Total $(49) $
 $(1)
For the six months ended June 30, 2019:      
Interest rate $(22) $
 $1
Currency/Interest rate (1) 
 
Total $(23) $
 $1

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, there were no material amounts reclassified into earnings relating to instances in which the Company discontinued cash flow hedge accounting because the forecasted transaction did not occur by the anticipated date or within the additional time period permitted by the authoritative guidance for the accounting for derivatives and hedging.
Hedges of Net Investments in Foreign Operations
The Company uses foreign currency swaps and foreign currency forwards to hedge a portion of its net investment in certain foreign operations against adverse movements in exchange rates. The following table illustrates the Company’s net investments in foreign operations (“NIFO”) hedges and the gains (losses) deferred in AOCI for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (dollars in millions):
 Derivative Gains (Losses) Deferred in AOCI     
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
Type of NIFO Hedge2021202020212020
Foreign currency swaps$(2)$(6)$(3)$
Foreign currency forwards(10)(34)(24)46 
Total$(12)$(40)$(27)$55 
  Derivative Gains (Losses) Deferred in AOCI     
  For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
Type of NIFO Hedge 2020 2019 2020 2019
Foreign currency swaps $(6) $(2) $9
 $(10)
Foreign currency forwards (34) (6) 46
 (24)
Total $(40) $(8) $55
 $(34)


The cumulative foreign currency translation gain recorded in AOCI related to these hedges was $223$112 million and $168$139 million at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. If a hedged foreign operation was sold or substantially liquidated, the amounts in AOCI would be reclassified to the condensed consolidated statements of income. A pro rata portion would be reclassified upon partial sale of a hedged foreign operation. There were no sales or substantial liquidations of net investments in foreign operations that would have required the reclassification of gains or losses from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into investment income during the periods presented.
Non-qualifying Derivatives and Derivatives for Purposes Other Than Hedging
The Company uses various other derivative instruments for risk management purposes that either do not qualify or have not been qualified for hedge accounting treatment. The gain or loss related to the change in fair value for these derivative instruments is recognized in investment related gains (losses), net in the condensed consolidated statements of income, except where otherwise noted.

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A summary of the effect of non-hedging derivatives, including embedded derivatives, on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 is as follows (dollars in millions):
  Three months ended June 30,
Type of Non-hedging DerivativeIncome Statement Location of Gain (Loss)20212020
Interest rate swapsInvestment related gains (losses), net$33 $
Financial futuresInvestment related gains (losses), net(9)(48)
Foreign currency swapsInvestment related gains (losses), net
Foreign currency forwardsInvestment related gains (losses), net(1)
CPI swapsInvestment related gains (losses), net26 
Credit default swapsInvestment related gains (losses), net12 17 
Equity optionsInvestment related gains (losses), net(11)(25)
Subtotal30 (23)
Embedded derivatives in:
Modco or funds withheld arrangementsInvestment related gains (losses), net16 
Indexed annuity productsInterest credited(13)(7)
Variable annuity productsInvestment related gains (losses), net(17)107 
Total non-hedging derivatives$16 $78 
  Six months ended June 30,
Type of Non-hedging DerivativeIncome Statement Location of Gain (Loss)20212020
Interest rate swapsInvestment related gains (losses), net$(37)$109 
Financial futuresInvestment related gains (losses), net(19)(4)
Foreign currency swapsInvestment related gains (losses), net12 (10)
Foreign currency forwardsInvestment related gains (losses), net(9)(2)
CPI swapsInvestment related gains (losses), net21 (14)
Credit default swapsInvestment related gains (losses), net32 (7)
Equity optionsInvestment related gains (losses), net(21)28 
Subtotal(21)100 
Embedded derivatives in:
Modco or funds withheld arrangementsInvestment related gains (losses), net66 (229)
Indexed annuity productsInterest credited(1)
Variable annuity productsInvestment related gains (losses), net(21)
Total non-hedging derivatives$47 $(151)
    Gain (Loss) for the three months ended June 30,
Type of Non-hedging Derivative Income Statement Location of Gain (Loss) 2020 2019
Interest rate swaps Investment related gains (losses), net $3
 $34
Financial futures Investment related gains (losses), net (48) (8)
Foreign currency swaps Investment related gains (losses), net 3
 (6)
Foreign currency forwards Investment related gains (losses), net 1
 
CPI swaps Investment related gains (losses), net 26
 (7)
Credit default swaps Investment related gains (losses), net 17
 5
Equity options Investment related gains (losses), net (25) (5)
Longevity swaps Other revenues 
 2
Mortality swaps Other revenues 
 (1)
Subtotal   (23) 14
Embedded derivatives in:      
Modco or funds withheld arrangements Investment related gains (losses), net 1
 5
Indexed annuity products Interest credited (7) (8)
Variable annuity products Investment related gains (losses), net 107
 (18)
Total non-hedging derivatives   $78
 $(7)
       
    Gain (Loss) for the six months ended June 30,
Type of Non-hedging Derivative Income Statement Location of Gain (Loss) 2020 2019
Interest rate swaps Investment related gains (losses), net $109
 $58
Financial futures Investment related gains (losses), net (4) (30)
Foreign currency swaps Investment related gains (losses), net (10) (5)
Foreign currency forwards Investment related gains (losses), net (2) 
CPI swaps Investment related gains (losses), net (14) (16)
Credit default swaps Investment related gains (losses), net (7) 20
Equity options Investment related gains (losses), net 28
 (28)
Longevity swaps Other revenues 
 4
Mortality swaps Other revenues 
 
Subtotal   100
 3
Embedded derivatives in:      
Modco or funds withheld arrangements Investment related gains (losses), net (229) 3
Indexed annuity products Interest credited (1) (5)
Variable annuity products Investment related gains (losses), net (21) 
Total non-hedging derivatives   $(151) $1



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Credit Derivatives
The following table presents the estimated fair value, maximum amount of future payments and weighted average years to maturity of credit default swaps sold by the Company at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions):
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Rating Agency Designation of Referenced Credit Obligations(1)
Estimated Fair
Value of Credit 
Default Swaps
Maximum
Amount of Future
Payments under
Credit Default
Swaps(2)
Weighted
Average
Years to
Maturity(3)
Estimated Fair
Value of Credit 
Default Swaps
Maximum
Amount of Future
Payments under
Credit Default
Swaps(2)
Weighted
Average
Years to
Maturity(3)  
AAA/AA+/AA/AA-/A+/A/A-
Single name credit default swaps$34 $715 12.4$11 $287 15.0
Subtotal34 715 12.411 287 15.0
BBB+/BBB/BBB-
Single name credit default swaps181 2.0232 1.6
Credit default swaps referencing indices988 3.4988 3.9
Subtotal1,169 3.21,220 3.5
BB+/BB/BB-
Single name credit default swaps0.510 0.7
Subtotal0.510 0.7
Total$35 $1,893 6.7$13 $1,517 5.6
(1)The rating agency designations are based on ratings from Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”).
  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Rating Agency Designation of Referenced Credit Obligations(1)
 
Estimated Fair
Value of Credit  
Default Swaps
 
Maximum
Amount of Future
Payments under
Credit Default
Swaps(2)
 
Weighted
Average
Years to
Maturity(3)
 
Estimated Fair
Value of Credit  
Default Swaps
 
Maximum
Amount of Future
Payments under
Credit Default
Swaps(2)
 
Weighted
Average
Years to
Maturity(3)  
AAA/AA+/AA/AA-/A+/A/A-            
Single name credit default swaps $1
 $87
 1.7 $2
 $142
 1.7
Subtotal 1
 87
 1.7 2
 142
 1.7
BBB+/BBB/BBB-            
Single name credit default swaps 
 252
 1.8 3
 291
 1.9
Credit default swaps referencing indices 1
 988
 4.4 
 873
 4.7
Subtotal 1
 1,240
 3.9 3
 1,164
 4.0
Total $2
 $1,327
 3.7 $5
 $1,306
 3.7
(2)Assumes the value of the referenced credit obligations is zero.
(1)The rating agency designations are based on ratings from Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”).
(2)Assumes the value of the referenced credit obligations is zero.
(3)The weighted average years to maturity of the credit default swaps is calculated based on weighted average notional amounts.
(3)The weighted average years to maturity of the credit default swaps is calculated based on weighted average notional amounts.
Netting Arrangements and Credit Risk
Certain of the Company’s derivatives are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements and reported as a net asset or liability in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company nets all derivatives that are subject to such arrangements.
The Company has elected to include all derivatives, except embedded derivatives, in the table below, irrespective of whether they are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or a similar agreement. See Note 4 – “Investments” for information regarding the Company’s securities borrowing, lending, and repurchase/reverse repurchase programs.
The following table provides information relating to the netting of the Company’s derivative instruments as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions):
    Gross Amounts Not
Offset in the Balance Sheet
 
Gross Amounts   RecognizedGross Amounts
Offset in the
Balance Sheet
Net Amounts
Presented in the
Balance Sheet
Financial Instruments (1)
Cash Collateral   Pledged/
Received
Net Amount
June 30, 2021:
Derivative assets$177 $(31)$146 $(36)$(100)$10 
Derivative liabilities75 (31)44 (121)(48)(125)
December 31, 2020:
Derivative assets$171 $(31)$140 $(30)$(98)$12 
Derivative liabilities80 (31)49 (146)(47)(144)
        
Gross Amounts Not
Offset in the Balance Sheet
  
  
Gross Amounts   
Recognized
 
Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Balance Sheet   
 
Net Amounts
Presented in the
Balance Sheet   
 
Financial Instruments (1)    
 
Cash Collateral   
Pledged/
Received
 Net Amount   
June 30, 2020:            
Derivative assets $248
 $(43) $205
 $
 $(205) $
Derivative liabilities 128
 (43) 85
 (128) (89) (132)
December 31, 2019:            
Derivative assets $137
 $(20) $117
 $
 $(119) $(2)
Derivative liabilities 73
 (20) 53
 (92) (52) (91)
(1)Includes initial margin posted to a central clearing partner.
Credit Risk(1)Includes initial margin posted to a central clearing partner.
The Company had $4 million and no credit exposure related to its derivative contracts, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company may be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to derivative financial instruments with a positive fair value.instruments. Generally, the credit exposure of the Company’s derivative contracts is limited to the fair value and accrued interest of non-collateralized derivative contracts in an asset position at the reporting date plus or minus any collateral posted or held bydate. As of June 30, 2021, the Company.Company had credit exposure of $18 million.
Derivatives may be exchange-traded or they may be privately negotiated contracts, which are referred to as over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives. Certain of the Company’s OTC derivatives are cleared and settled through central clearing counterparties (“OTC cleared”) and others are bilateral contracts between two counterparties. The Company manages its credit risk related to OTC derivatives by entering into transactions with creditworthy counterparties, maintaining collateral arrangements and through the use of master netting agreements that provide for a single net payment to be made by one counterparty to another at each due date and upon termination. The Company is only exposed to the default of the central clearing counterparties for OTC
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cleared derivatives, and these transactions require initial and daily variation margin collateral postings. Exchange-traded derivatives are settled on a daily basis, thereby reducing the credit risk exposure in the event of non-performance by counterparties to such financial instruments.


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6.    Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Fair Value Measurement
General accounting principles for Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures define fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. These principles also establish a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value and describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The Company’s Level 1 assets and liabilities are traded in active exchange markets.
Level 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or market standard valuation techniques and assumptions that use significant inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the related assets or liabilities. Prices are determined using valuation methodologies such as discounted cash flow models and other similar techniques that require management’s judgment or estimation in developing inputs that are consistent with whatthose other market participants would use when pricing similar assets and liabilities. Additionally, the Company’s embedded derivatives, all of which are associated with reinsurance treaties, and longevity and mortality swaps, are classified in Level 3 since their values include significant unobservable inputs.
For a discussion of the Company’s valuation methodologies for assets and liabilities measured at fair value and the fair value hierarchy, see Note 6 “Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s 20192020 Annual Report.


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Assets and Liabilities by Hierarchy Level
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 are summarized below (dollars in millions):
June 30, 2021: Fair Value Measurements Using:
 Total    Level 1        Level 2    Level 3    
Assets:
Fixed maturity securities – available-for-sale:
Corporate$37,004 $$33,796 $3,208 
Canadian government4,903 4,903 
RMBS1,377 1,375 
ABS3,482 2,896 586 
CMBS1,869 1,804 65 
U.S. government1,318 1,198 107 13 
State and political subdivisions1,344 1,336 
Other foreign government6,990 6,949 41 
Total fixed maturity securities – available-for-sale58,287 1,198 53,166 3,923 
Equity securities147 84 63 
Funds withheld at interest – embedded derivatives and other206 206 
Cash equivalents1,167 1,152 15 
Short-term investments166 165 
Other invested assets:
Derivatives146 146 
FVO contractholder-directed unit-linked investments54 54 
Other53 53 
Total other invested assets (1)
253 253 
Total$60,226 $2,435 $53,599 $4,192 
Liabilities:
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities – embedded derivatives$880 $$$880 
Other liabilities:
Derivatives44 44 
Total$924 $$44 $880 
June 30, 2020:   Fair Value Measurements Using:
  Total     Level 1         Level 2     Level 3    
Assets:        
Fixed maturity securities – available-for-sale:        
Corporate $32,570
 $
 $30,262
 $2,308
Canadian government 4,858
 
 4,858
 
RMBS 2,065
 
 2,061
 4
ABS 2,731
 
 2,623
 108
CMBS 1,851
 
 1,810
 41
U.S. government 1,639
 1,528
 96
 15
State and political subdivisions 1,184
 
 1,175
 9
Other foreign government 5,448
 
 5,431
 17
Total fixed maturity securities – available-for-sale 52,346
 1,528
 48,316
 2,502
Equity securities 130
 68
 
 62
Funds withheld at interest – embedded derivatives (108) 
 
 (108)
Cash equivalents 2,945
 2,945
 
 
Short-term investments 35
 17
 13
 5
Other invested assets:        
Derivatives 205
 
 205
 
FVO contractholder-directed unit-linked investments 250
 192
 58
 
Other 2
 
 2
 
Total other invested assets 457
 192
 265
 
Total $55,805
 $4,750
 $48,594
 $2,461
Liabilities:        
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities – embedded derivatives $930
 $
 $
 $930
Other liabilities:        
Derivatives 85
 
 85
 
Total $1,015
 $
 $85
 $930
(1)Other invested assets included in the fair value hierarchy exclude limited partnership interests that are measured at estimated fair value using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. As of June 30, 2021, the fair value of such investments was $493 million.


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December 31, 2019:   Fair Value Measurements Using:
  Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:        
Fixed maturity securities – available-for-sale:        
Corporate $31,393
 $
 $29,207
 $2,186
Canadian government 4,612
 
 3,908
 704
RMBS 2,398
 
 2,349
 49
ABS 2,978
 
 2,865
 113
CMBS 1,899
 
 1,853
 46
U.S. government 2,152
 2,030
 106
 16
State and political subdivisions 1,164
 
 1,155
 9
Other foreign government 4,525
 
 4,509
 16
Total fixed maturity securities – available-for-sale 51,121
 2,030
 45,952
 3,139
Equity securities 320
 243
 
 77
Funds withheld at interest – embedded derivatives 121
 
 
 121
Cash equivalents 274
 274
 
 
Short-term investments 32
 4
 26
 2
Other invested assets:        
Derivatives 117
 
 117
 
FVO contractholder-directed unit-linked investments 260
 207
 53
 
Other 
 
 
 
Total other invested assets 377
 207
 170
 
Total $52,245
 $2,758
 $46,148
 $3,339
Liabilities:        
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities – embedded derivatives $930
 $
 $
 $930
Other liabilities:        
Derivatives 53
 
 53
 
Total $983
 $
 $53
 $930


December 31, 2020: Fair Value Measurements Using:
 TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:
Fixed maturity securities – available-for-sale:
Corporate$36,208 $$33,179 $3,029 
Canadian government5,140 5,140 
RMBS1,817 1,814 
ABS3,092 2,896 196 
CMBS1,868 1,813 55 
U.S. government1,437 1,312 111 14 
State and political subdivisions1,390 1,381 
Other foreign government5,783 5,766 17 
Total fixed maturity securities – available-for-sale56,735 1,312 52,100 3,323 
Equity securities132 79 53 
Funds withheld at interest – embedded derivatives and other114 114 
Cash equivalents1,478 1,478 
Short-term investments197 32 150 15 
Other invested assets:
Derivatives140 140 
FVO contractholder-directed unit-linked investments289 224 65 
Total other invested assets429 224 205 
Total$59,085 $3,125 $52,455 $3,505 
Liabilities:
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities – embedded derivatives$907 $$$907 
Other liabilities:
Derivatives49 49 
Total$956 $$49 $907 
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Quantitative Information Regarding Internally - Priced Assets and Liabilities
The following table presents quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements that are developed internally by the Company as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions):
Estimated Fair Value      Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputsRange (Weighted Average) 
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Assets:
Corporate$45 $37 Market comparable securitiesLiquidity premium1%0-1% (1%)
EBITDA Multiple5.0x-7.0x (5.9x)5.2x-11.2x (7.1x)
ABS78 87 Market comparable securitiesLiquidity premium1-18% (5%)1-18% (1%)
U.S. government13 14 Market comparable securitiesLiquidity premium0-1% (1%)0-1% (1%)
Equity securities10 10 Market comparable securitiesEBITDA Multiple6.3x-10.6x (7.9x)6.9x-10.6x (7.9x)
Funds withheld at interest – embedded derivatives124 58 Total return swapMortality0-100% (3%)0-100%  (3%)
Lapse0-35% (16%)0-35%  (13%)
Withdrawal0-5% (3%)0-5%  (3%)
CVA0-5% (0%)0-5%  (1%)
Crediting rate1-4% (2%)2-4%  (2%)
Liabilities:
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities – embedded derivatives – indexed annuities726 752 Discounted cash flowMortality0-100% (3%)0-100% (3%)
Lapse0-35% (16%)0-35% (13%)
Withdrawal0-5% (3%)0-5% (3%)
Option budget projection1-4% (2%)2-4% (2%)
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities – embedded derivatives – variable annuities154 155 Discounted cash flowMortality0-100% (2%)0-100% (2%)
Lapse0-25% (4%)0-25% (4%)
Withdrawal0-7% (5%)0-7% (5%)
CVA0-5% (1%)0-5% (1%)
Long-term volatility0-27% (14%)0-27% (13%)
 Estimated Fair Value       Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Range (Weighted Average) 
June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019   June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Assets:           
Corporate$1,155
 $1,070
 Market comparable securities Liquidity premium 0-2% (1%)
 0-2% (1%)
       EBITDA Multiple 5.2x-8.0x (6.9x)
 5.2x-7.1x (6.5x)
ABS88
 101
 Market comparable securities Liquidity premium 1-18% (3%)
 0-4% (1%)
U.S. government15
 16
 Market comparable securities Liquidity premium 0-1% (1%)
 0-1% (1%)
Other foreign government17
 16
 Market comparable securities Liquidity premium 0-1% (1%)
 0-1% (1%)
Equity securities32
 32
 Market comparable securities Liquidity premium 4% 4%
       EBITDA Multiple 6.9x-10.6x (8.0x)
 6.9x-9.3x (7.8x)
            
Funds withheld at interest – embedded derivatives(108) 121
 Total return swap Mortality 0-100% (2%)
 0-100% (2%)
       Lapse 0-35% (14%)
 0-35% (13%)
       Withdrawal 0-5% (3%)
 0-5% (3%)
       CVA 0-5% (2%)
 0-5% (1%)
       Crediting rate 2-4% (2%)
 2-4% (2%)
Liabilities:           
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities – embedded derivatives – indexed annuities746
 768
 Discounted cash flow Mortality 0-100% (2%)
 0-100% (2%)
       Lapse 0-35% (14%)
 0-35% (10%)
       Withdrawal 0-5% (3%)
 0-5% (3%)
       Option budget projection 2-4% (2%)
 2-4% (2%)
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities – embedded derivatives – variable annuities184
 163
 Discounted cash flow Mortality 0-100% (2%)
 0-100% (1%)
       Lapse 0-25% (5%)
 0-25% (5%)
       Withdrawal 0-7% (5%)
 0-7% (5%)
       CVA 0-5% (2%)
 0-5% (1%)
       Long-term volatility 0-27% (12%)
 0-27% (12%)


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Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities
Assets and liabilities transferred into Level 3 are due to a lack of observable market transactions and price information. Transfers out of Level 3 are primarily the result of the Company obtaining observable pricing information or a third party pricing quotation that appropriately reflects the fair value of those assets and liabilities.
For further information on the Company’s valuation processes, see Note 6 “Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s 20192020 Annual Report.
The reconciliations for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) are as follows (dollars in millions):
For the three months ended June 30, 2020: Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale     
Funds 
withheld at interest – embedded derivatives
 Other assets and liabilities, net – longevity and mortality swaps Interest-sensitive contract 
liabilities – embedded derivatives
  Corporate Foreign govt Structured securities U.S. and local govt Equity securities Short-term investments   
Fair value, beginning of period $2,197
 $15
 $144
 $25
 $56
 $1
 $(109) $
 $(1,042)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized)                  
Included in earnings, net:                  
Investment income, net of related expenses 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment related gains (losses), net (14) 
 
 
 3
 
 1
 
 106
Interest credited 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (7)
Included in other comprehensive income 112
 2
 17
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other revenues 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases(1)
 79
 
 15
 
 3
 5
 
 
 (8)
Sales(1)
 (18) 
 (3) 
 
 
 
 
 
Settlements(1)
 (44) 
 (18) (1) 
 (1) 
 
 21
Transfers into Level 3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transfers out of Level 3 (4) 
 (2) 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value, end of period $2,308
 $17
 $153
 $24
 $62
 $5
 $(108) $
 $(930)
Unrealized gains and losses recorded for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period
Included in earnings, net:                  
Investment income, net of related expenses $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Investment related gains (losses), net (15) 
 
 
 3
 
 1
 
 103
Other revenues 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest credited 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (27)
Included in other comprehensive income 111
 2
 16
 
 
 
 
 
 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021:Fixed maturity securities – available-for-saleFunds 
withheld at interest – embedded derivatives & other
Interest-sensitive contract 
liabilities – embedded derivatives
 CorporateForeign govtStructured securitiesU.S. and local govtEquity securitiesShort-term investments
Fair value, beginning of period$3,101 $16 $388 $22 $54 $11 $176 $(857)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings, net:
Investment income, net of related expenses(1)
Investment related gains (losses), net10 16 (17)
Interest credited(13)
Included in other comprehensive income49 
Other revenues
Purchases(1)
317 25 262 16 (13)
Sales(1)
(19)(2)(1)
Settlements(1)
(269)(24)(1)(10)(1)20 
Transfers into Level 325 24 
Transfers out of Level 3(1)
Fair value, end of period$3,208 $41 $653 $21 $63 $$206 $(880)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized) recorded for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period
Included in earnings, net:
Investment income, net of related expenses$$$$$$$(1)$
Investment related gains (losses), net16 (19)
Other revenues
Interest credited(33)
Included in other comprehensive income51 
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For the six months ended June 30, 2021:Fixed maturity securities – available-for-saleFunds 
withheld at interest – embedded derivatives & other
Interest-sensitive contract 
liabilities – embedded derivatives
 CorporateForeign govtStructured securitiesU.S. and local govtEquity securitiesShort-term investments
Fair value, beginning of period$3,029 $17 $254 $23 $53 $15 $114 $(907)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings, net:
Investment income, net of related expenses(6)
Investment related gains (losses), net11 66 
Interest credited
Included in other comprehensive income(33)(1)
Other revenues
Purchases(1)
540 25 428 32 (17)
Sales(1)
(20)(2)(1)
Settlements(1)
(341)(85)(2)(10)(1)42 
Transfers into Level 329 54 
Transfers out of Level 3(5)
Fair value, end of period$3,208 $41 $653 $21 $63 $$206 $(880)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized) recorded for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period
Included in earnings, net:
Investment income, net of related expenses$$$$$$$(6)$
Investment related gains (losses), net(1)10 66 (3)
Other revenues
Interest credited(41)
Included in other comprehensive income(31)(1)
For the three months ended June 30, 2020:Fixed maturity securities – available-for-saleFunds 
withheld at interest – embedded derivatives
Interest-sensitive contract 
liabilities – embedded derivatives
 CorporateForeign govtStructured securitiesU.S. and local govtEquity securitiesShort-term investments
Fair value, beginning of period$2,197 $15 $144 $25 $56 $$(109)$(1,042)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings, net:
Investment income, net of related expenses
Investment related gains (losses), net(14)106 
Interest credited(7)
Included in other comprehensive income112 17 
Other revenues
Purchases(1)
79 15 (8)
Sales(1)
(18)(3)
Settlements(1)
(44)(18)(1)(1)21 
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3(4)(2)
Fair value, end of period$2,308 $17 $153 $24 $62 $$(108)$(930)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized) recorded for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period
Included in earnings, net:
Investment income, net of related expenses$$$$$$$$
Investment related gains (losses), net(15)103 
Other revenues
Interest credited(27)
Included in other comprehensive income111 16 
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For the six months ended June 30, 2020: Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale     
Funds 
withheld at interest – embedded derivatives
 Other assets and liabilities, net – longevity and mortality swaps Interest-sensitive contract 
liabilities – embedded derivatives
  Corporate Foreign govt Structured securities U.S. and local govt Equity securities Short-term investments   
Fair value, beginning of period $2,186
 $720
 $208
 $25
 $77
 $2
 $121
 $
 $(930)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized)                  
Included in earnings, net:                  
Investment income, net of related expenses 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment related gains (losses), net (25) 
 
 
 (4) 
 (229) 
 (22)
Interest credited 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1)
Included in other comprehensive income (3) 1
 (10) 1
 
 
 
 
 
Other revenues 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases(1)
 310
 
 24
 
 3
 5
 
 
 (19)
Sales(1)
 (62) 
 (4) 
 
 
 
 
 
Settlements(1)
 (96) 
 (31) (2) 
 (1) 
 
 42
Transfers into Level 3 1
 
 21
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transfers out of Level 3 (4) (704) (55) 
 (14) (1) 
 
 
Fair value, end of period $2,308
 $17
 $153
 $24
 $62
 $5
 $(108) $
 $(930)
Unrealized gains and losses recorded for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period
Included in earnings, net:                  
Investment income, net of related expenses $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Investment related gains (losses), net (26) 
 
 
 (4) 
 (229) 
 (27)
Other revenues 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Claims & other policy benefits 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest credited 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (43)
Included in other comprehensive income (29) 1
 (11) 1
 
 
 
 
 

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For the three months ended June 30, 2019: Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale     
Funds 
withheld at interest – embedded derivatives
 Other assets and liabilities, net – longevity and mortality swaps Interest-sensitive contract 
liabilities – embedded derivatives
  Corporate Foreign govt Structured securities U.S. and local govt Equity securities Short-term investments   
Fair value, beginning of period $1,531
 $613
 $120
 $27
 $40
 $29
 $108
 $49
 $(904)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized)                  
Included in earnings, net:                  
Investment income, net of related expenses 
 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment related gains (losses), net 
 
 
 
 2
 
 5
 
 (18)
Interest credited 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (8)
Included in other comprehensive income 17
 61
 1
 1
 
 
 
 1
 
Other revenues 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1
 3
Purchases(1)
 176
 10
 12
 
 3
 1
 
 
 
Sales(1)
 (14) 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 
Settlements(1)
 (81) 
 (14) (1) 
 (1) 
 
 19
Transfers into Level 3 16
 
 7
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transfers out of Level 3 (1) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value, end of period $1,644
 $687
 $126
 $27
 $45
 $28
 $113
 $51
 $(908)
Unrealized gains and losses recorded for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period
Included in earnings, net:                  
Investment income, net of related expenses $
 $4
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Investment related gains (losses), net 
 
 
 
 2
 
 5
 
 (20)
Other revenues 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1
 
Interest credited 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (28)

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For the six months ended June 30, 2019: Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale     
Funds 
withheld at interest – embedded derivatives
 Other assets and liabilities, net – longevity and mortality swaps Interest-sensitive contract 
liabilities – embedded derivatives
  Corporate Foreign govt Structured securities U.S. and local govt Equity securities Short-term investments   
Fair value, beginning of period $1,331
 $533
 $103
 $28
 $33
 $2
 $110
 $47
 $(945)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized)                  
Included in earnings, net:                  
Investment income, net of related expenses 
 7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment related gains (losses), net 
 
 
 
 6
 
 3
 
 
Interest credited 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (5)
Included in other comprehensive income 36
 137
 2
 1
 
 
 
 
 
Other revenues 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4
 
Purchases(1)
 391
 10
 43
 
 6
 28
 
 
 4
Sales(1)
 (25) 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 
Settlements(1)
 (104) 
 (29) (2) 
 (1) 
 
 38
Transfers into Level 3 16
 
 7
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transfers out of Level 3 (1) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value, end of period $1,644
 $687
 $126
 $27
 $45
 $28
 $113
 $51
 $(908)
Unrealized gains and losses recorded for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period
Included in earnings, net:                  
Investment income, net of related expenses $
 $7
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Investment related gains (losses), net 
 
 
 
 6
 
 3
 
 (3)
Other revenues 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4
 
Interest credited 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (3)

(1)The amount reported within purchases, sales and settlements is the purchase price (for purchases) and the sales/settlement proceeds (for sales and settlements) based upon the actual date purchased or sold/settled. Items purchased and sold/settled in the same period are excluded from the rollforward. The Company had no issuances during the period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020:Fixed maturity securities – available-for-saleFunds 
withheld at interest – embedded derivatives
Interest-sensitive contract 
liabilities – embedded derivatives
 CorporateForeign govtStructured securitiesU.S. and local govtEquity securitiesShort-term investments
Fair value, beginning of period$2,186 $720 $208 $25 $77 $$121 $(930)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings, net:
Investment income, net of related expenses
Investment related gains (losses), net(25)(4)(229)(22)
Interest credited(1)
Included in other comprehensive income(3)(10)
Other revenues
Purchases(1)
310 24 (19)
Sales(1)
(62)(4)
Settlements(1)
(96)(31)(2)(1)42 
Transfers into Level 321 
Transfers out of Level 3(4)(704)(55)(14)(1)
Fair value, end of period$2,308 $17 $153 $24 $62 $$(108)$(930)
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized) recorded for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period
Included in earnings, net:
Investment income, net of related expenses$$$$$$$$
Investment related gains (losses), net(26)(4)(229)(27)
Other revenues
Interest credited(43)
Included in other comprehensive income(29)(11)
(1)The amount reported within purchases, sales and settlements is the purchase price (for purchases) and the sales/settlement proceeds (for sales and settlements) based upon the actual date purchased or sold/settled. Items purchased and sold/settled in the same period are excluded from the rollforward. The Company had no issuances during the period.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company has certain assets subject to measurement at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, in which measurement at fair value in periods subsequent to their initial recognition is applicable if they are determined to be impaired. During the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the Company did not have any material assets that were measured at fair value due to impairment.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following table presents the carrying amountsvalues and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, which were not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions). For additional information regarding the methods and significant assumptions used by the Company to estimate these fair values, see Note 6 “Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s 20192020 Annual Report. This table excludes any payables or receivables for collateral under repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements and other transactions. The estimated fair value of the excluded amount approximates carrying value as they equal the amount of cash collateral received/paid.

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June 30, 2021:
Carrying Value (1)    
Estimated 
Fair Value
Fair Value Measurement Using:
Level 1Level 2Level 3NAV
Assets:
Mortgage loans on real estate$6,481 $6,744 $$$6,744 $
Policy loans1,254 1,254 1,254 
Funds withheld at interest6,825 7,169 7,169 
Cash and cash equivalents2,087 2,087 2,087 
Short-term investments18 18 18 
Other invested assets1,133 1,141 84 1,051 
Accrued investment income525 525 525 
Liabilities:
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities$21,274 $22,983 $$$22,983 $
Long-term debt3,173 3,455 3,455 
Collateral finance and securitization notes323 292 292 
December 31, 2020:
Carrying Value (1)    
Estimated
Fair Value
Fair Value Measurement Using:
Level 1Level 2Level 3NAV
Assets:
Mortgage loans on real estate$5,787 $6,167 $$$6,167 $
Policy loans1,258 1,258 1,258 
Funds withheld at interest5,292 5,676 5,676 
Cash and cash equivalents1,930 1,930 1,930 
Short-term investments30 30 30 
Other invested assets1,482 1,601 89 1,018 489 
Accrued investment income511 511 511 
Liabilities:
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities$18,106 $19,683 $$$19,683 $
Long-term debt3,573 3,901 3,901 
Collateral finance and securitization notes388 351 351 
(1)Carrying values presented herein may differ from those in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets because certain items within the respective financial statement captions may be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

7.    Segment Information
June 30, 2020: 
Carrying Value (1)    
 
Estimated 
Fair Value
 Fair Value Measurement Using:
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 NAV
Assets:            
Mortgage loans on real estate $5,974
 $6,225
 $
 $
 $6,225
 $
Policy loans 1,310
 1,310
 
 1,310
 
 
Funds withheld at interest 5,344
 5,605
 
 
 5,605
 
Cash and cash equivalents 1,368
 1,368
 1,368
 
 
 
Short-term investments 49
 49
 49
 
 
 
Other invested assets 1,300
 1,385
 4
 91
 896
 394
Accrued investment income 494
 494
 
 494
 
 
Liabilities:            
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities $17,945
 $18,659
 $
 $
 $18,659
 $
Long-term debt 3,573
 3,661
 
 
 3,661
 
Collateral finance and securitization notes 433
 391
 
 
 391
 
             
December 31, 2019: 
Carrying Value (1)    
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 Fair Value Measurement Using:
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 NAV
Assets:            
Mortgage loans on real estate $5,706
 $5,935
 $
 $
 $5,935
 $
Policy loans 1,319
 1,319
 
 1,319
 
 
Funds withheld at interest 5,526
 5,870
 
 
 5,870
 
Cash and cash equivalents 1,175
 1,175
 1,175
 
 
 
Short-term investments 32
 32
 32
 
 
 
Other invested assets 1,259
 1,278
 5
 68
 803
 402
Accrued investment income 493
 493
 
 493
 
 
Liabilities:            
Interest-sensitive contract liabilities $19,163
 $21,542
 $
 $
 $21,542
 $
Long-term debt 2,981
 3,179
 
 
 3,179
 
Collateral finance and securitization notes 598
 551
 
 
 551
 
(1)Carrying values presented herein may differ from those in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets because certain items within the respective financial statement captions may be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

7.Segment Information
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Note 2 – “Significant Accounting Policies and PronouncementsPronouncements” in Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements accompanyingNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2019Company’s 2020 Annual Report. The Company measures segment performance primarily based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes. There are no intersegment reinsurance transactions and the Company does not have any material long-lived assets.
The Company allocates capital to its segments based on an internally developed economic capital model, the purpose of which is to measure the risk in the business and to provide a basis upon which capital is deployed. The economic capital model considers the unique and specific nature of the risks inherent in the Company’s businesses. As a result of the economic capital allocation process, a portion of investment income is attributed to the segments based on the level of allocated capital. In addition, the segments are charged for excess capital utilized above the allocated economic capital basis. This charge is included in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses.

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The Company has geographic-based and business-based operational segments. Geographic-based operations are further segmented into traditional and financial solutions businesses. Information related to revenues, income (loss) before income taxes and total assets of the Company for each reportable segment are summarized below (dollars in millions).
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
Revenues:2021202020212020
U.S. and Latin America:
Traditional$1,816 $1,642 $3,453 $3,175 
Financial Solutions433 323 751 462 
Total2,249 1,965 4,204 3,637 
Canada:
Traditional366 311 709 607 
Financial Solutions26 22 52 46 
Total392 333 761 653 
Europe, Middle East and Africa:
Traditional459 371 916 778 
Financial Solutions139 136 285 214 
Total598 507 1,201 992 
Asia Pacific:
Traditional653 636 1,300 1,303 
Financial Solutions104 75 208 143 
Total757 711 1,508 1,446 
Corporate and Other141 90 582 82 
Total$4,137 $3,606 $8,256 $6,810 
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
Revenues: 2020 2019 2020 2019
Income (loss) before income taxes:Income (loss) before income taxes:2021202020212020
U.S. and Latin America:        U.S. and Latin America:
Traditional $1,642
 $1,584
 $3,175
 $3,125
Traditional$135 $(158)$(203)$(220)
Financial Solutions 323
 302
 462
 556
Financial Solutions186 117 269 102 
Total 1,965
 1,886
 3,637
 3,681
Total321 (41)66 (118)
Canada:        Canada:
Traditional 311
 318
 607
 630
Traditional32 44 56 67 
Financial Solutions 22
 24
 46
 48
Financial Solutions10 
Total 333
 342
 653
 678
Total36 48 66 74 
Europe, Middle East and Africa:        Europe, Middle East and Africa:
Traditional 371
 370
 778
 754
Traditional(12)16 (80)33 
Financial Solutions 136
 114
 214
 223
Financial Solutions83 98 143 128 
Total 507
 484
 992
 977
Total71 114 63 161 
Asia Pacific:        Asia Pacific:
Traditional 636
 634
 1,303
 1,307
Traditional(12)47 29 71 
Financial Solutions 75
 59
 143
 114
Financial Solutions31 26 59 
Total 711
 693
 1,446
 1,421
Total19 73 88 72 
Corporate and Other 90
 62
 82
 130
Corporate and Other35 385 (90)
Total $3,606
 $3,467
 $6,810
 $6,887
Total$482 $195 $668 $99 
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Assets:June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
U.S. and Latin America:
Traditional$20,760 $20,071 
Financial Solutions29,272 25,433 
Total50,032 45,504 
Canada:
Traditional5,017 4,682 
Financial Solutions13 
Total5,025 4,695 
Europe, Middle East and Africa:
Traditional5,058 4,763 
Financial Solutions6,419 7,292 
Total11,477 12,055 
Asia Pacific:
Traditional8,664 8,197 
Financial Solutions6,814 4,299 
Total15,478 12,496 
Corporate and Other6,932 9,906 
Total$88,944 $84,656 

  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
Income (loss) before income taxes: 2020 2019 2020 2019
U.S. and Latin America:        
Traditional $(158) $55
 $(220) $67
Financial Solutions 117
 92
 102
 175
Total (41) 147
 (118) 242
Canada:        
Traditional 44
 46
 67
 97
Financial Solutions 4
 4
 7
 5
Total 48
 50
 74
 102
Europe, Middle East and Africa:        
Traditional 16
 16
 33
 32
Financial Solutions 98
 52
 128
 90
Total 114
 68
 161
 122
Asia Pacific:        
Traditional 47
 34
 71
 71
Financial Solutions 26
 2
 1
 8
Total 73
 36
 72
 79
Corporate and Other 1
 (41) (90) (68)
Total $195
 $260
 $99
 $477


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Assets: June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
U.S. and Latin America:    
Traditional $19,867
 $19,353
Financial Solutions 24,832
 25,117
Total 44,699
 44,470
Canada:    
Traditional 4,282
 4,361
Financial Solutions 19
 64
Total 4,301
 4,425
Europe, Middle East and Africa:    
Traditional 4,087
 4,032
Financial Solutions 6,449
 6,502
Total 10,536
 10,534
Asia Pacific:    
Traditional 7,559
 6,800
Financial Solutions 3,829
 2,557
Total 11,388
 9,357
Corporate and Other 9,805
 7,945
Total $80,729
 $76,731

8.    Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Commitments
Funding of Investments
The Company’s commitments to fund investments as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 are presented in the following table (dollars in millions):
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Limited partnership interests and joint ventures$656
 $685
Commercial mortgage loans70
 243
Bank loans and private placements141
 181
Lifetime mortgages69
 87

June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Limited partnership interests and joint ventures$867 $678 
Mortgage loans on real estate175 199 
Bank loans and private placements541 194 
Lifetime mortgages46 43 
The Company anticipates that the majority of its current commitments will be invested over the next five years; however, these commitments could become due any time at the request of the counterparties. Bank loans and private placements are included in fixed maturity securities available-for-sale.
The Company has a liability for expected credit losses associated with unfunded commitments of approximately $1 million and $2 million as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, which is included in other liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets, associated with unfunded commitments of approximately $1 million as of June 30, 2020.sheets.
Contingencies
Litigation
The Company is subject to litigation in the normal course of its business. The Company currently has no material litigation. A legal reserve is established when the Company is notified of an arbitration demand or litigation or is notified that an arbitration demand or litigation is imminent, it is probable that the Company will incur a loss as a result and the amount of the probable loss is reasonably capable of being estimated.
Other Contingencies
The Company indemnifies its directors and officers as provided in its charters and by-laws. Since this indemnity generally is not subject to limitation with respect to duration or amount, the Company does not believe that it is possible to determine the maximum potential amount due under this indemnity in the future.

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Guarantees
Statutory Reserve Support
Certain RGA through wholly-owned subsidiaries hashave committed to provide statutory reserve support to third parties, in exchange for a fee, by funding loans if certain defined events occur. Such statutory reserves are required under the U.S. Valuation of Life Policies Model Regulation (commonly referred to as Regulation XXX for term life insurance policies and Regulation A-XXX for universal life secondary guarantees). In addition, RGA hascertain subsidiaries have also committed to provide capital support to a third-party, in exchange for a fee, by agreeing to assume real estate leases in the event of a severe and prolonged decline in the commercial lease market. Upon assumption of a lease, RGAthe Company would recognize a right-of-useright to use asset and lease obligation. As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company does not believe that it will be required to provide any funding under these commitments as the occurrence of the defined events is considered remote. The following table presents the maximum potential obligation for these commitments as of June 30, 20202021 (dollars in millions):
Commitment Period:Maximum Potential Obligation
20352,627
20363,408
20372,850
20382,300
203911,350

Commitment Period:Maximum Potential Obligation
2034$1,243 
20352,444 
20363,599 
20372,850 
20382,300 
203911,350 
20463,000 
Other Guarantees
RGA has issued guarantees to third parties on behalf of its subsidiaries for the payment of amounts due under certain securities borrowing and repurchase arrangements, financing arrangements and office lease obligations, whereby, if a subsidiary fails to meet an obligation, RGA or one of its other subsidiaries will make a payment to fulfill the obligation. Additionally, in limited circumstances, treaty guarantees are granted to ceding companies in order to provide them additional security, particularly in cases where RGA’s subsidiary is relatively new, unrated, or not of a significant size, relative to the ceding company. Liabilities supported by the treaty guarantees, before consideration of any legally offsetting amounts due from the guaranteed party are reflected on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets in future policy benefits. Potential guaranteed amounts of future payments will vary depending on production levels and underwriting results. Guarantees related to securities borrowing and repurchase arrangements provide additional security to third parties should a subsidiary fail to provide securities when due. RGA’s guarantees issued as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 are reflected in the following table (dollars in millions):
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Treaty guarantees$2,104 $1,934 
Treaty guarantees, net of assets in trust1,133 961 
Securities borrowing and repurchase arrangements136 133 
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Treaty guarantees$1,719
 $1,821
Treaty guarantees, net of assets in trust829
 891
Securities borrowing and repurchase arrangements271
 275
Financing arrangements24
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9.Income Tax

The provision for incomeFor the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the effective tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal income tax statutory rate of 21.0% toon pre-tax income as a result of the followingwas 28.5% and 27.6%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 differed from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily due to income earned in jurisdictions with tax rates higher than the U.S., state income taxes, and the effect of the enacted UK corporate tax rate increase on the remeasurement of deferred taxes.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the effective tax rate on pre-tax income was 18.9% and 2019, respectively (dollars in millions):
  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate $41
 $55
 $21
 $100
Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:        
Tax rate differences on income in other jurisdictions 8
 1
 13
 1
Differences in tax bases in foreign jurisdictions (17) (6) (13) (21)
Deferred tax valuation allowance 8
 5
 3
 23
Amounts related to uncertain tax positions 1
 2
 7
 3
Corporate rate changes 
 
 
 (2)
Equity based compensation 1
 (4) 
 (5)
Return to provision adjustments (2) 3
 (1) 4
Accrued Expenses (4) 1
 (1) 1
Other, net 1
 1
 
 1
Total provision for income taxes $37
 $58
 $29
 $105
Effective tax rate 18.9% 22.1% 28.6% 21.9%

28.6%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2020both tax periods differed from the U.S. Statutorystatutory income tax rate of 21.0%21% primarily as a result of benefits from differences in bases in foreign jurisdictions, increases to the valuation allowance, return to provision adjustments and accruals related to uncertain tax positions.
The effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months
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10.    Employee Benefit Plans
The components of net periodic benefit cost, included in other operating expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income, for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 were as follows (dollars in millions):
  Pension Benefits Other Benefits
  Three months ended June 30, Three months ended June 30,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Service cost $4
 $3
 $1
 $1
Interest cost 1
 2
 1
 1
Expected return on plan assets (3) (1) 
 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 
 
 (1) (1)
Amortization of prior actuarial losses 1
 1
 1
 
Net periodic benefit cost $3
 $5
 $2
 $1

 Pension BenefitsOther Benefits
 Three months ended June 30,Three months ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Service cost$$$$
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets(3)(3)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)(1)(1)
Amortization of prior actuarial losses
Net periodic benefit cost$$$$
  Pension Benefits Other Benefits
  Six months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Service cost $7
 $6
 $1
 $2
Interest cost 3
 3
 2
 1
Expected return on plan assets (5) (3) 
 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 
 
 (1) (1)
Amortization of prior actuarial losses 2
 2
 1
 1
Net periodic benefit cost $7
 $8
 $3
 $3

 Pension BenefitsOther Benefits
 Six months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Service cost$$$$
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets(5)(5)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)(1)(1)
Amortization of prior actuarial losses
Net periodic benefit cost$$$$

4011.    Reinsurance



11.Reinsurance
Retrocession reinsurance treaties do not relieve the Company from its obligations to direct writing companies. Failure of retrocessionaires to honor their obligations could result in losses to the Company. Consequently, allowances would be established for amounts deemed uncollectible. At June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, no allowances were deemed necessary. The Company regularly evaluates the financial condition of the insurance companies from which it assumes and to which it cedes reinsurance.
Retrocessions are arranged through the Company’s retrocession pools for amounts in excess of the Company’s retention limit. As of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, all rated retrocession pool participants followed by the A.M. Best Company were rated “A- (excellent)” or better. The Company verifies retrocession pool participants’ ratings on a quarterly basis. For a majority of the retrocessionaires that were not rated, security in the form of letters of credit or trust assets has been posted. In addition, the Company performs annual financial reviews of its retrocessionaires to evaluate financial stability and performance.
The following table presents information for the Company’s reinsurance ceded receivable assets, including the respective amount and A.M. Best rating for each reinsurer representing in excess of five percent of the total as of June 30, 20202021 or December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions):
    June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Reinsurer A.M. Best Rating Amount % of Total Amount % of Total
Reinsurer A A+ $400
 42.3% $367
 40.6%
Reinsurer B A+ 201
 21.3
 208
 23.0
Reinsurer C A 70
 7.4
 84
 9.3
Reinsurer D A++ 49
 5.2
 53
 5.9
Reinsurer E A+ 46
 4.9
 43
 4.8
Other reinsurers   179
 18.9
 149
 16.4
Total   $945
 100.0% $904
 100.0%

June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
ReinsurerA.M. Best RatingAmount% of TotalAmount% of Total
Reinsurer AA+$476 43.5 %$420 42.7 %
Reinsurer BA+225 20.6 216 22.0 
Reinsurer CA67 6.1 64 6.5 
Reinsurer DA++66 6.0 55 5.6 
Reinsurer EA+50 4.6 46 4.7 
Other reinsurers209 19.2 182 18.5 
Total$1,093 100.0 %$983 100.0 %
Included in the total reinsurance ceded receivables balance were $274$254 million and $223$278 million of claims recoverable, of which $15 million and $15$10 million were in excess of 90 days past due, as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.
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12.    Policy Claims and Benefits
Rollforward of Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses
The liability for unpaid claims is reported in future policy benefits and other policy claims and benefits on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Activity associated with unpaid claims is summarized below (dollars in millions):
  Six months ended June 30,
  2020 2019
Balance at beginning of year $6,786
 $6,585
Less: reinsurance recoverable (564) (433)
Net balance at beginning of year 6,222
 6,152
Incurred:    
Current year 5,740
 5,457
Prior years 59
 58
Total incurred 5,799
 5,515
Payments:    
Current year (1,332) (1,063)
Prior years (3,903) (3,979)
Total payments (5,235) (5,042)
Other changes:    
Interest accretion 18
 13
Foreign exchange adjustments (142) 3
Total other changes (124) 16
     
Net balance at end the period 6,662
 6,641
Plus: reinsurance recoverable 633
 525
Balance at end of the period $7,295
 $7,166

Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020
Balance, beginning of period$7,556 $6,786 
Less: reinsurance recoverable(641)(564)
Net balance, beginning of period6,915 6,222 
Incurred:
Current year7,631 5,740 
Prior years(122)59 
Total incurred7,509 5,799 
Payments:
Current year(2,747)(1,332)
Prior years(4,358)(3,903)
Total payments(7,105)(5,235)
Other changes:
Interest accretion20 18 
Foreign exchange adjustments(38)(142)
Total other changes(18)(124)
Net balance, end of period7,302 6,662 
Plus: reinsurance recoverable674 633 
Balance, end of period$7,976 $7,295 
Incurred claims associated with prior periods are primarily due to events, related to long-duration business, which were incurred in prior periods but were reported in the current period, and to a lesser extent, the development of short-duration business claims for prior years being different than were anticipated when the liabilities for unpaid claims were originally estimated.  These trends have been considered in establishing the current year liability for unpaid claims.

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13.    Financing Activities


13.Financing Activities
On June 9, 2020,, RGA issued 3.15% Senior Notes due June 15, 2030,, with a face amount of $600 million. This security has been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The net proceeds were approximately $593 million and will bewere used in part to repay the Company’s $400 million 5.000% Senior Notes duethat matured in June 2021, and the remainder will bewas used for general corporate purposes. Capitalized issue costs were approximately $5 million.

On May 15, 2019, RGA issued 3.9% Senior Notes due May 15, 2029, with a face amount of $600 million. The net proceeds were approximately $594 million and were used in part to repay upon maturity the Company’s $400 million 6.45% Senior Notes that matured in November 2019. The remainder were used for general corporate purposes. Capitalized issue costs were approximately $5 million.

14.    New Accounting Standards
14.New Accounting Standards
Changes to the general accounting principles are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the form of accounting standards updates to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™. Accounting standards updates not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the Consolidated Financial Statements
Standards adopted:
Leases
This new standard, based on the principle that entities should recognize assets and liabilities arising from leases, does not significantly change the lessees’ recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows from the previous accounting standard. Leases are classified as finance or operating. The new standard’s primary change is the requirement for entities to recognize a lease liability for payments and a right of use asset representing the right to use the leased asset during the term of operating lease arrangements. Lessees are permitted to make an accounting policy election to not recognize the asset and liability for leases with a term of twelve months or less. Lessors’ accounting is largely unchanged from the previous accounting standard. In addition, the new standard expands the disclosure requirements of lease arrangements. Early adoption is permitted.

January 1, 2019

This guidance was adopted by applying the optional transition method. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position. The adoption of the updated guidance resulted in the Company recognizing a right-to-use asset and lease liability of $55 million included in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Derivatives and Hedging
This updated guidance improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements and make certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of the hedge accounting in current GAAP related to the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Early adoption is permitted.

January 1, 2019

This guidance was adopted by applying a modified retrospective approach to existing hedging relationships as of the date of adoption. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position. Upon adoption of the guidance, the Company recorded an immaterial adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance was effective and modified some disclosures.
Financial Instruments Credit Losses
This guidance adds to U.S. GAAP an impairment model, known as current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model, that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. For traditional and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and other instruments entities will be required to use the new forward-looking “expected loss” model that generally will result in earlier recognition of allowance for losses. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses similar to what they do today, except the losses will be recognized through an allowance for credit losses and adjusted each period for changes in credit risks. Early adoption is permitted.


January 1, 2020

For asset classes within the scope of the CECL model, this guidance was adopted through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings (that is, a modified-retrospective approach). For available-for-sale debt securities, this guidance was applied prospectively. The allowance for credit losses increased when this guidance was adopted to include expected losses over the lifetime of commercial mortgages and other loans, including reasonable and supportable forecasts and expected changes in future economic conditions. The overall impact was an approximate $15 million pre-tax increase in the allowance for credit losses. This increase was reflected as a decrease to opening retained earnings, net of income taxes, as of January 1, 2020. See Note 1 – “Business and Basis of Presentation” for more information.
Fair Value Measurement
This guidance is part of the FASB’s disclosure framework project and eliminates certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurement, requires entities to disclose new information and modifies existing disclosure requirements. Early adoption is permitted.

January 1, 2020

Certain disclosure changes in the new guidance were applied prospectively in the year of adoption. The remaining changes in the new guidance were applied retrospectively to all periods presented in the year of adoption.


As of December 31, 2019, the Company early adopted the guidance that removed the requirements relating to transfers between fair value hierarchy levels and certain disclosures about valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted the remainder of the guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption of the new guidance was not material to the Company’s financial position.
Reference Rate Reform
On July 27, 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit London Interbank Offered Rates (“LIBOR”) after December 31, 2021. In addition, separate workstreams are underway in Europe and the U.S. to reform existing reference rates and provide a fall back rate upon discontinuation of LIBOR. During 2019, the Alternative Rates Committee of the Federal Reserve Board proposed the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as an alternative rate to replace U.S. Dollar LIBOR, and the European Central Bank recommended the Euro Short-term Rate (“ESTER”) as the new risk-free rate. Other jurisdictions are conducting similar exercises as well.

This new guidance eases the potential burden in accounting for, or recognizing the effects of, reference rate reform on financial reporting. which includes the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP modification to contracts and hedge accounting relationships affected by reference rate reform on financial reporting. Under the new guidance, a change in the reference rate for a contract that meets certain criteria will be accounted for as a continuation of that contract rather than the creation of a new contract. The new guidance applies to debt, insurance contracts, leases, derivative contracts and other arrangements.

January 1, 2020

This guidance doesThe reference rate reform is not expected to have anymaterial accounting consequences. The Company has put togetherestablished a team that is currently assessing the effects of the discontinuation of LIBOR on existing contracts that extend beyond 2021 (that is, the date when the Financial Conduct Authority intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit LIBOR), by analyzing contractual fallback provisions, evaluating alternative rate ramifications and assessing the effects on current hedging strategies.

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DescriptionAnticipated Date of AdoptionEffect on the Consolidated Financial Statements
Standards not yet adopted:
Financial Services Insurance
This guidance significantly changes how insurers account for long-duration insurance contracts. The new guidance also significantly expands the disclosure requirements of long-duration insurance contracts. The new guidance is currently effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning January 1, 2022. The FASB has tentatively agreed to defer the effective date by one year. Upon issuance of a final standard, the new guidance will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2023. Below are the most significant areas of change:

January 1, 2023

See each significant area of change below for the method of adoption and expected impact to the Company’s results of operations and financial position.
Cash flow assumptions for measuring liability for future policy benefits The new guidance requires insurers to review, and if necessary, update the cash flow assumptions used to measure liabilities for future policy benefits periodically. The change in the liability estimate as a result of updating cash flow assumptions will be recognized in net income.
Cash flow assumptions for measuring liability for future policy benefits The Company will likely adopt this guidance on a modified retrospective basis as of the earliest period presented in the year of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on its results of operations and financial position but anticipates the updated guidance will likely have a material impact.
Discount rate assumption for measuring liability for future policy benefits The new guidance requires insurers to update the discount rate assumption used to measure liabilities for future policy benefits at each reporting period, and the discount rate utilized must be based on an upper-medium grade fixed income instrument yield. The change in the liability estimate as a result of updating the discount rate assumption will be recognized in other comprehensive income.
Discount rate assumption for measuring liability for future policy benefits The Company will likely adopt this guidance on a modified retrospective basis as of the earliest period presented in the year of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on its results of operations and financial position but anticipates the updated guidance will likely have a material impact.
Market risk benefits The new guidance created a new category of benefit features called market risk benefits that will be measured at fair value with changes in fair value attributable to a change in the instrument-specific credit risk recognized in other comprehensive income.
Market risk benefits The Company will adopt this guidance on a retrospective basis as of the earliest period presented in the year of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on its results of operations and financial position but anticipates the updated guidance will likely have a material impact.
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs (“DAC”) and other balancesThe new guidance requires DAC and other balances to be amortized on a constant level basis over the expected term of the related contracts.
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs (“DAC”) and other balances The Company will likely adopt this guidance on a modified retrospective basis as of the earliest period presented in the year of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on its results of operations and financial position but anticipates the updated guidance will likely have a material impact.




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ITEM 2.        MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, among others, statements relating to projections of the future operations, strategies, earnings, revenues, income or loss, ratios, financial performance and growth potential of the Company. Forward-looking statements often contain words and phrases such as “intend,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “predict,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe” and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future events and actual results, performance, and achievements could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by or underlying the forward-looking statements.
The effects of the ongoing novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”)COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto on economic conditions, the financial markets and insurance risks, and the resulting effects on the Company’s financial results, liquidity, capital resources, financial metrics, investment portfolio and stock price, could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Further, any estimates, projections, illustrative scenarios or frameworks used to plan for potential effects of the pandemic are dependent on numerous underlying assumptions and estimates that may not materialize. Additionally, numerous other important factors (whether related to, resulting from or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise) could also cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: (1) adverse changes in mortality, morbidity, lapsation or claims experience, (2) inadequate risk analysis and underwriting, (3) adverse capital and credit market conditions and their impact on the Company’s liquidity, access to capital and cost of capital, (4) changes in the Company’s financial strength and credit ratings and the effect of such changes on the Company’s future results of operations and financial condition, (5) the availability and cost of collateral necessary for regulatory reserves and capital, (6) requirements to post collateral or make payments due to declines in market value of assets subject to the Company’s collateral arrangements, (7) action by regulators who have authority over the Company’s reinsurance operations in the jurisdictions in which it operates, (8) the effect of the Company parent’s status as an insurance holding company and regulatory restrictions on its ability to pay principal of and interest on its debt obligations, (9) general economic conditions or a prolonged economic downturn affecting the demand for insurance and reinsurance in the Company’s current and planned markets, (10) the impairment of other financial institutions and its effect on the Company’s business, (11) fluctuations in U.S. or foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, or securities and real estate markets, (12) market or economic conditions that adversely affect the value of the Company’s investment securities or result in the impairment of all or a portion of the value of certain of the Company’s investment securities, that in turn could affect regulatory capital, (13) market or economic conditions that adversely affect the Company’s ability to make timely sales of investment securities, (14) risks inherent in the Company’s risk management and investment strategy, including changes in investment portfolio yields due to interest rate or credit quality changes, (15) the fact that the determination of allowances and impairments taken on the Company’s investments is highly subjective, (16) the stability of and actions by governments and economies in the markets in which the Company operates, including ongoing uncertainties regarding the amount of U.S. sovereign debt and the credit ratings thereof, (17) the Company’s dependence on third parties, including those insurance companies and reinsurers to which the Company cedes some reinsurance, third-party investment managers and others, (18) financial performance of the Company’s clients, (19) the threat of natural disasters, catastrophes, terrorist attacks, epidemics or pandemics anywhere in the world where the Company or its clients do business, (20) competitive factors and competitors’ responses to the Company’s initiatives, (21) development and introduction of new products and distribution opportunities, (22) execution of the Company’s entry into new markets, (23) integration of acquired blocks of business and entities, (24) interruption or failure of the Company’s telecommunication, information technology or other operational systems, or the Company’s failure to maintain adequate security to protect the confidentiality or privacy of personal or sensitive data and intellectual property stored on such systems, (25) adverse litigation or arbitration results, (26) the adequacy of reserves, resources and accurate information relating to settlements, awards and terminated and discontinued lines of business, (27) changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards applicable to the Company or its business, (28) the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 may be different than expected and (29) other risks and uncertainties described in this document and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with the many risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business, including those mentioned in this document and described in the periodic reports the Company files with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even though the Company’s situation may change in the future. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, you are advised to see Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the 20192020 Annual Report, as may be supplemented by Item 1A-1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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Overview
The Company is among the leading global providers of life reinsurance and financial solutions, with $3.5 trillion of life reinsurance in force and assets of $80.7$88.9 billion as of June 30, 2020.2021. Traditional reinsurance includes individual and group life and health, disability, and critical illness reinsurance. Financial solutions includes longevity reinsurance, asset-intensive reinsurance, capital solutions, including financial reinsurance, and stable value products. The Company derives revenues primarily from renewal premiums from existing reinsurance treaties, new business premiums from existing or new reinsurance treaties, fee income from financial solutions business and income earned on invested assets.
Historically, the Company’s primary business has been traditional life reinsurance, which involves reinsuring life insurance policies that are often in force for the remaining lifetime of the underlying individuals insured, with premiums earned typically over a period of 10 to 30 years. To a lesser extent, the Company also reinsures health business typically reinsured for one to three years. Each year, however, a portion of the business under existing treaties terminates due to, among other things, lapses or voluntary surrenders of underlying policies, deaths of insureds, and the exercise of recapture options by ceding companies. The Company has expanded its financial solutions business, including significant asset-intensive and longevity risk transactions, which allow its clients to take advantage of growth opportunities and manage their capital, longevity and investment risk.
For its traditional business, theThe Company’s long-term profitability largely depends on the volume and amount of death-anddeath- and health-related claims incurred and the ability to adequately price the risks it assumes. While death claims are reasonably predictable over a period of many years, claims become less predictable over shorter periods and are subject to significant fluctuation from quarter to quarter and year to year. For longevity business, the Company’s profitability depends on the lifespan of the underlying contract holders and the investment performance for certain contracts. Additionally, the Company generates profits on investment spreads associated with the reinsurance of investment type contracts and generates fees from capital solutions transactions, such as financial reinsurance transactions, which are typically shorter duration than its traditional life reinsurance business. The Company believes its sources of liquidity are sufficient to cover potential claims payments on both a short-term and long-term basis.
As is customary in the reinsurance business, clients continually update, refine, and revise reinsurance information provided to the Company. Such revised information is used by the Company in preparation of its condensed consolidated financial statements and the financial effects resulting from the incorporation of revised data are reflected in the current period.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact and Update
The ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic and the response to it has caused, and will continue to cause, increases in mortality, morbidity and other insurance risks, as well as significant disruption in the international and U.S. economies and financial markets. The extent to which the Company’s future results continue to be affected by COVID-19 will largely depend on, among other factors, country-specific circumstances, measures by public and private institutions, COVID-19’s impact on all other causes of death and the timing of effective treatments and/or a vaccine for COVID-19. Given these many variables, the Company cannot reliably predict the future impact of the pandemic on its business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, clients’ ability to write new business in this environment may result in a slowdown in the Company’s new business temporarily, however, much of the Company’s premiums and other revenues are contractually recurring for many years to come.
One of the Company’s priorities continues to be the safety and well-being of its employees and clients, as such its business continuity plans are still activated and the actions taken to protect both employees and clients, such as working from home, restricting travel, conducting meetings remotely, and reinforcing the importance of face coverings, good hygiene and social distancing, also continue. The Company’s offices worldwide are at a minimum adhering to local government mandates and guidelines regarding occupancy levels, however in certain situations the Company’s guidelines are more restrictive than those of local governments.
The Company has not currently experienced any significant disruptions to its daily operations, despite most of its workforce continuing to work remotely. Expenses incurred to implement its business continuity plans, including work from home arrangements, are not material and have been more than offset by reduced travel and other expenses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. However, COVID-19 may create operational risks and related impacts, which may include a reduction in new business volumes from slower sales, impacts to the Company’s workforce productivity due to travel restrictions, temporary office closures and increased remote working situations, and potential client delays in paying premiums and reporting claims. The Company is heavily reliant on timely reporting from its clients and other third parties. While operational risks, including privacy and cybersecurity risks, are heightened during remote working situations the Company has implemented increased communication related to these risks to all its workforce and continues to monitor its programs, processes and procedures designed to manage these risks.
Given the many variables and uncertainties in the amounts and timing of claims, the Company is unable to reliably predict the ultimate claims it will experience as a result of the pandemic, however an infectious pandemic will negatively impact the profitability of the Company’s life and health business due to increased claims. The variables and uncertainties include age, gender, comorbidities, other insured versus general population characteristics, geography-specific institutional and individual mitigating

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actions, medical capacity, and other factors. To date, general population COVID-19 deaths have been heavily concentrated in individuals aged 70 and older and with pre-existing comorbidities. The Company’s insured population has lower exposure to older ages than the general population and covers a generally healthier population due to underwriting and socioeconomic factors of those purchasing insurance.
Following revisions to the Company’s model, based on updated external data and the Company’s claim experience to date, which revised models are subject to the many variables and uncertainties noted above, the financial impact of COVID-19 on the Company is projected to be lower than previous estimates for the same level of general population deaths. The U.S. is expected to continue being the key driver of mortality claim costs, followed by the UK and Canada. Utilizing the Company’s updated model and assuming, beginning in the third quarter, an additional 200,000 U.S future general population deaths, 50,000 future general population deaths in the UK, 10,000 future general population deaths in Canada as well as representative amounts in the Company’s other global markets, the resulting impact on the Company is estimated to be an additional $400 million to $600 million of pre-tax mortality claim costs beginning in the third quarter. These estimates assume that all COVID-19 claims are marginal extra claims and not accelerations of claims. In addition, the Company’s longevity business is expected to act as a modest offset to excess life reinsurance claims and has not been netted from the estimates above. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company estimates it has incurred $300 million of COVID-19 related life and health claim costs, including amounts incurred but not reported, with approximately $240 million of that amount being associated with U.S. Individual Mortality.However, as is normally the case, a more in depth review of claims will occur as clients provide additional information regarding cause of death in subsequent months. In some cases, cause of death may not specifically be identified as COVID-19 related even though such may be the case. The Company did experience a higher incidence of older age death claims in the U.S. during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, and the highest mortality ratios were in states with the highest general population COVID-19 deaths. Additional analysis and information from clients will allow the Company to refine the impact of COVID-19 on current quarter and year to date results.

The global financial markets continue to be in a state of uncertainty due to COVID-19 mandated economic shutdowns and historically large and rapid central bank and fiscal policies meant to offset the economic impact of the pandemic. The economic weakness and uncertainty caused by these events may also adversely affect the Company’s financial performance. All investments held by the Company, directly or in a funds withheld at interest reinsurance arrangement, are monitored for conformance with the Company’s stated investment policy limits as well as any limits prescribed by the applicable jurisdiction’s insurance laws and regulations. The current market environment may result in certain investments being downgraded which can affect conformance with these limits. The Company expects to incur a higher-than-normal level of investment impairments during the remainder of 2020, however it is unable to predict the amount of such impairments. The level of such impairments will depend on broad economic conditions and the pace at which global economies recover from the effects of COVID-19. The Company recognized $34 million of impairment losses and changes in the credit allowance for its available-for-sale fixed maturities for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The net impact to the credit allowance for available-for-sale fixed maturity securities was immaterial for the second quarter as new allowances were offset by sales and improved fair values on previously impaired securities.The valuation allowance on mortgage loans increased by $17 million and $30 million for the three and six month ended June 30, 2020, respectively. During the second quarter the Company recognized $5 million of impairments on limited partnerships. In addition, the Company may experience a short-term decrease in cash flows from its commercial mortgage loan portfolio as it assists borrowers that are affected by the current economic environment. See “Investments” for more information.
The Company’s liquidity is monitored and managed on a daily basis to ensure all current and future liquidity demands can be met, and that it maintains access to liquidity resources to meet even extreme tail risk liquidity needs. In addition, RGA maintains a number of arm’s length arrangements for mobilizing liquidity throughout the group. Like many companies, liquidity is being enhanced by holding more cash received in the course of its normal operating and investing activities. The Company also suspended common stock repurchases until further notice.
Key liquidity resources available to the group include:
Holdings of cash and cash equivalents of $4.3 billion as of June 30, 2020,
Cash flows from investments, which is approximately $2 billion per year,
Access to $850 million of cash through the Company’s committed syndicated credit facility, and
Access to over $500 million of cash through the membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.  
In order to further enhance its capital and liquidity position, the Company executed two capital market transactions during the quarter. On June 5, 2020, the Company completed an offering of its common stock and received net proceeds of approximately $481 million. On June 9, 2020, the Company completed the offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.150% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Senior Notes”), which will be used to repay the $400 million 5.000% senior notes due 2021 and for general corporate purposes. The public offering price of the Senior Notes was 99.472% of the principal amount, and the Company received net proceeds of approximately $593 million.

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Additional sources of liquidity for RGA’s operating subsidiaries include near-term reinsurance cash flows, sales of invested assets, and potentially other forms of borrowing.
RGA’s operating subsidiaries continue to be well capitalized and the Company continues to monitor its solvency position under multiple capital regimes on a regular basis while considering both its developing experience and economic conditions. In addition, the Company utilizes its internal capital model to assess its ability to meet its long-term obligations under a range of stress scenarios on a consolidated basis. This internal capital model is also used as the capital basis for RGA’s consolidated Own Risk and Solvency Assessment.
The Company’s primary insurance subsidiaries’ financial strength ratings are strong, with all having an S&P rating of AA-, and some of those also having a Moody’s rating of A1, and an A.M. Best rating of A+. In addition, even though the insurance subsidiaries’ various capital ratios and solvency measures may be somewhat weakened due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic environment, RGA believes its various subsidiaries would remain financially solvent under such a pandemic scenario. Reinsurance treaties, whether facultative or automatic, generally provide recapture provisions. Most U.S. based reinsurance treaties include a recapture right for ceding companies, generally after 10 years. Outside of the U.S., treaties primarily include a mutually agreed-upon recapture provision. Recapture rights permit the ceding company to reassume all or a portion of the risk formerly ceded to the reinsurer. In some situations, the Company has the right to place assets in trust for the benefit of the ceding company in lieu of recapture. Additionally, certain treaties may grant recapture rights to ceding companies in the event of a significant decrease in RGA Reinsurance Company’s NAIC risk based capital ratio or financial strength rating. The RBC ratio trigger varies by treaty, with the majority between 125% and 225% of the NAIC’s company action level. Financial strength rating triggers vary by reinsurance treaty with the majority of the triggers reached if the specific legal entity’s financial strength rating falls five notches from its current rating of “AA-” to the “BBB” level on the S&P scale. Similar solvency and ratings based on recapture rights exist on treaties with other operating companies. Recapture of business previously ceded does not affect premiums ceded prior to the recapture of such business, but would reduce premiums and insurance liabilities in subsequent periods. Upon recapture, the Company would reflect a net gain or loss on the settlement of the assets and liabilities associated with the reinsurance treaty. In some cases, the ceding company is required to pay the Company a recapture fee.
Globally, regulators are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its possible impact on the insurance industry. Various regulators and other authorities have been requiring regulated entities to review their business continuity plans and to address potential pandemic risk in their contingency plans. In addition, some regulators have adopted or are considering adopting measures to provide temporary relief in respect to certain regulatory requirements and also to policyholders. These regulatory initiatives have accompanied a range of measures by governments and central banks, such as interest rate cuts and other measures, in a number of jurisdictions to support and stimulate the economy. The Company expects that regulators and other authorities will continue monitoring the spread and effects of COVID-19 closely over the next few months and adapt their guidance and additional requirements as the situation develops.
Segment Presentation
The Company has geographic-based and business-based operational segments. Geographic-based operations are further segmented into traditional and financial solutions businesses. The Company allocates capital to its segments based on an internally developed economic capital model, the purpose of which is to measure the risk in the business and to provide a consistent basis upon which capital is deployed. The economic capital model considers the unique and specific nature of the risks inherent in RGA’s businesses.
As a result of the economic capital allocation process, a portion of investment income is credited to the segments based on the level of allocated capital. In addition, the segments are charged for excess capital utilized above the allocated economic capital basis. This charge is included in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses. Segment investment performance varies with the composition of investments and the relative allocation of capital to the operating segments.
Segment revenue levels can be significantly influenced by currency fluctuations, large transactions, mix of business and reporting practices of ceding companies, and therefore may fluctuate from period to period. Although reasonably predictable over a period of years, segment claims experience can be volatile over shorter periods. See “Results of Operations by Segment” below for further information about the Company’s segments.


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Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the application of accounting policies that often involve a significant degree of judgment. Management, on an ongoing basis, reviews estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of financial statements. If management determines that modifications in assumptions and estimates are appropriate given current facts and circumstances, results of operations and financial position as reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements could change significantly.
Management believes the critical accounting policies relating to the following areas are most dependent on the application of estimates and assumptions:
Premiums receivable;
Deferred acquisition costs;
Liabilities for future policy benefits and incurred but not reported claims;
Valuation of investments, allowance for credit losses and impairments to specific investments;
Valuation of embedded derivatives; and
Income taxes.
A discussion of each of the critical accounting policies may be found in the Company’s 20192020 Annual Report under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Critical Accounting Policies.

Consolidated Results of Operations
Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The following table summarizes net incomeCOVID-19 global pandemic continues to cause increases in the Company’s claims costs, primarily relating to its mortality business. However, the Company cannot reliably predict the future impact of the pandemic on its business, results of operations and financial condition as the impact will largely depend on, among other factors, the impact of new variants of the virus, successful rollout of the vaccination programs globally, country-specific circumstances, measures by public and private institutions, and COVID-19’s impact on all other causes of death. In addition, the Company’s clients’ ability to write new business in this environment may result in a slowdown in new business temporarily; however, much of the Company’s premiums and other revenues are contractually recurring for many years to come.
The ultimate amount and timing of claims the periods presented.Company will experience as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will be dependent on many variables and uncertainties. These variables and uncertainties include those discussed above, in addition to age, gender, comorbidities, other insured versus general population characteristics, geography-specific institutional and individual mitigating actions, medical capacity, and other factors. To date, general population COVID-19 deaths have been heavily concentrated in individuals aged 70 and older and with pre-existing comorbidities. The Company’s insured population has lower exposure to older ages than the general population and covers a generally healthier population due to underwriting and socioeconomic factors of those purchasing insurance. In addition, the Company’s longevity business may act as a modest offset to excess life insurance claims.
  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenues: (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Net premiums $2,790
 $2,764
 $5,609
 $5,502
Investment income, net of related expenses 645
 584
 1,239
 1,164
Investment related gains (losses), net:        
Impairments and change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities 
 
 (34) (9)
Other investment related gains (losses), net 81
 12
 (170) 29
Investment related gains (losses), net 81
 12
 (204) 20
Other revenues 90
 107
 166
 201
Total revenues 3,606
 3,467
 6,810
 6,887
Benefits and Expenses:        
Claims and other policy benefits 2,700
 2,516
 5,364
 5,024
Interest credited 187
 158
 333
 291
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses 290
 260
 538
 572
Other operating expenses 188
 222
 383
 424
Interest expense 42
 43
 83
 83
Collateral finance and securitization expense 4
 8
 10
 16
Total benefits and expenses 3,411
 3,207
 6,711
 6,410
 Income before income taxes
 195
 260
 99
 477
Provision for income taxes 37
 58
 29
 105
Net income $158
 $202
 $70
 $372
Earnings per share:        
Basic earnings per share $2.49
 $3.23
 $1.12
 $5.93
Diluted earnings per share $2.48
 $3.18
 $1.11
 $5.83
Consolidated income before income taxes decreased $65 million,The Company’s COVID-19 projection and $378 million, forfinancial impact models continue to be updated and refined based on updated external data and the threeCompany’s claim experience to date and are subject to the many variables and uncertainties noted above. The U.S. is the key driver of mortality claim costs followed by the UK, India, South Africa and Canada. For the six monthsmonth period ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decrease in income for the second quarter of 2020 was primarily due to increased mortality claims in the U.S. and Latin America Traditional segment, some of which are attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The unfavorable mortality claims in the U.S. were partially offset by favorable morbidity results across all segments and an increase in income before taxes in the Company’s Financial Solutions business. In addition to increased mortality claims

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in the U.S. and Latin America Traditional segment, income for the first six months of 2020 reflects unfavorable changes in investment related gain (losses) resulting from changes in the fair value of embedded derivatives on modco or funds withheld treaties within the U.S. segment due to changes in interest rates and credit spreads primarily attributable to the recent disruption in the global financial markets caused by COVID-19. The effect of the change in fair value of these embedded derivatives on income is discussed below. As discussed in “The COVID-19 Impact and Update” above,2021, the Company estimates it has incurred $300approximately $595 million of COVID-19 related life and health claim costs, including amounts incurred but not reported, with approximately $240$352 million of that amount being associated with the U.S. Individual Mortality.and Latin America Traditional segment. The Company didhas updated the range of COVID-19 mortality claim cost estimates relative to the level of general population deaths. The U.S. range was lowered reflecting developing data and go forward expectations. The ranges for the UK and Canada were widened, reflective of our experience as well as the expectation that a higher incidencelower number of older age death claimsCOVID-19 general population deaths will result in more variability in the relationship to claims costs. The Company estimates that every additional 10,000 population deaths in the U.S., UK, or Canada as a result of COVID-19 would result in the following corresponding excess mortality claims of approximately:
$10 million to $20 million in the U.S.;
$4 million to $8 million in the UK; and
$10 million to $20 million in Canada.
While the global financial markets have stabilized since the beginning of the pandemic, they continue to be in a state of uncertainty due to COVID-19 mandated economic shutdowns and historically large and rapid central bank and fiscal policies meant to offset the economic impact of the pandemic. The economic weakness and uncertainty caused by these events may also adversely affect the Company’s financial performance. All investments held by the Company, directly or in a funds withheld at
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interest reinsurance arrangement are monitored for conformance with the Company’s stated investment policy limits as well as any limits prescribed by the applicable jurisdiction’s insurance laws and regulations. The current market environment may result in certain investments being downgraded which can affect conformance with these limits. The level of potential impairments will depend on broad economic conditions and the pace at which global economies recover from the effects of COVID-19 and the response thereto. See “Investments” for more information.
The safety and well-being of the Company’s employees and clients continues to be a priority. The Company’s business continuity plans remain activated and the actions taken during 2020 to protect both employees and clients, such as working from home, restricting travel, conducting meetings remotely, and reinforcing the importance of face coverings, good hygiene and social distancing, also continue. The Company’s offices worldwide are at a minimum adhering to local government mandates and guidelines regarding occupancy levels; however, in certain situations the Company’s guidelines are more restrictive than those of local governments.
The Company has not experienced any significant disruptions to its daily operations, despite most of its workforce working remotely. However, COVID-19 heightened operational risks and related impacts, which may include a reduction in new business volumes from slower sales, impacts to the Company’s workforce productivity due to travel restrictions, temporary office closures and increased remote working situations, and potential client delays in paying premiums and reporting claims. Similar to other reinsurers, the Company is heavily reliant on timely reporting from its clients and other third parties. The Company continues to emphasize awareness and training regarding operational risks, including privacy and cybersecurity risks, as such risks are heightened during remote working situations. In addition, the Company continues to monitor its programs, processes and procedures designed to manage these risks.
RGA’s operating subsidiaries continue to be well capitalized, and the Company continues to monitor its solvency position under multiple capital regimes on a regular basis while considering both its developing experience and economic conditions. In addition, the Company utilizes its internal capital model to assess its ability to meet its long-term obligations under a range of stress scenarios on a consolidated basis. This internal capital model is also used as the capital basis for RGA’s consolidated Own Risk and Solvency Assessment.
Results from Operations 2021 compared to 2020
The following table summarizes net income for the periods presented.
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Net premiums$3,098 $2,790 $308 $6,012 $5,609 $403 
Investment income, net of related expenses759 645 114 1,571 1,239 332 
Investment related gains (losses), net112 81 31 414 (204)618 
Other revenues168 90 78 259 166 93 
Total revenues4,137 3,606 531 8,256 6,810 1,446 
Benefits and Expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits2,813 2,700 113 6,005 5,364 641 
Interest credited218 187 31 364 333 31 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses339 290 49 672 538 134 
Other operating expenses240 188 52 454 383 71 
Interest expense43 42 88 83 
Collateral finance and securitization expense(2)10 (5)
Total benefits and expenses3,655 3,411 244 7,588 6,711 877 
 Income before income taxes
482 195 287 668 99 569 
Provision for income taxes138 37 101 185 29 156 
Net income$344 $158 $186 $483 $70 $413 
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share$5.06 $2.49 $2.57 $7.11 $1.12 $5.99 
Diluted earnings per share$5.02 $2.48 $2.54 $7.06 $1.11 $5.95 
Three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to three months ended June 30, 2020
The increase in income for the three months ended June 30, 2020, while2021, was primarily the causeresult of:
An increase in investment income and investment related gains (losses), net primarily due to an increase in variable investment income.
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An increase in income before taxes generated by the Company’s analysis attributes excessFinancial Solutions business in the U.S. and UK.
Improved mortality experience in the U.S. and Latin America Traditional segment.
The increase in income before taxes was partially offset by unfavorable mortality claims in the EMEA, Canada and Asia Pacific segments.
Six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to six months ended June 30, 2020
The increase in income for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was primarily the result of:
A one-time adjustment of $162 million, pretax, associated with prior periods that includes $92 million, pretax, to correct the accounting for equity method limited partnerships to reflect unrealized gains in investment income, net of related expenses that were previously included in accumulated other comprehensive income, and a $70 million, pretax, correction reflected in other investment related gains (losses), net to adjust the carrying value of certain limited partnerships from cost less impairments to a fair value approach, using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share or its equivalent.
$177 million, pretax, of capital gains included in other investment related gains (losses), net associated with portfolio repositioning.
Changes in fair value of embedded derivatives, associated with modco/funds withheld treaties, increased investment related gains by $66 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2021, compared to a decrease of $229 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2020.
The increases in investment income and investment related gains (losses), net were partially offset by unfavorable claims, primarily in the EMEA and U.S. and Latin America segments.
As discussed in the “Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic” above, the Company estimates it has incurred approximately $595 million, pretax, of COVID-19 related life and health claim costs, to COVID-19 or COVID-19 related factorsincluding amounts incurred but not reported, with approximately $352 million, pretax, in the U.S. and therefore additional analysis and information from clients will allow the Company to refine the impact of COVID-19 on current quarter and year to date results. Latin America segment.
Foreign currency fluctuations relative to the prior year decreasedcan result in variances in financial statement line items. Foreign currency increased income before income taxes by $6 million in the second quarter and decreased income by $2 million in the first six months of 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Consolidated net premiums increased $26 million, or 1%, and 107 million, or 1.9%, for the three and six monthsmonth periods ended June 30, 2020, as2021, by $14 million and $18 million, respectively, primarily due to the strengthening of the Great British Pound and Canadian Dollar compared to the same periodsU.S. Dollar.
Premiums and business growth
The increase in 2019,premiums during the three and six month period ended June 30, 2021, is primarily due to growth in life reinsurance in force. Foreign currency fluctuations decreased net premiums by $45 million and $78 million in the second quarter and the first six months of 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. Consolidated assumed life insurance in force increased to $3,471.7 billion as of June 30, 2021, from $3,457.8 billion as of June 30, 2020, from $3,377.2 billion as of June 30, 2019, due to new business production and in force transactions.transactions offset by an increase in lapses and mortality claims in the current period, primarily attributable to the increased claims as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Company added new business production, measured by face amount of insurance in force, of $116.1$220.9 billion, and $70.4$210.9 billion during the second quarter of 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $210.9 billion and $149.7 billion during the first six months ofended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.
ConsolidatedInvestment income, net of related expenses and investment related gains (losses), net
The increase in investment income, net of related expenses increased $61 million, or 10.4%, and $75 million, or 6.4%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as comparedis primarily attributable to the same periodsaforementioned accounting correction associated with equity method limited partnerships recorded in 2019. The increases are primarily attributablethe first quarter of 2021, in addition to an increase in the average invested asset base. Investment income is affected by changes in the fair value of the Company’s funds withheld at interest assets associated with the reinsurance of certain EIA products. base and yield:
The re-measurement of these funds withheld assets decreased investment income by $7 million in the second quarter and decreased investment income by $19 million in the first six months of 2020. The effect on investment income of the EIA's market value changes is substantially offset by a corresponding change in interest credited to policyholder account balances resulting in an insignificant effect on net income.
Averageaverage invested assets at amortized cost, excluding spread related business, totaled $33.3 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020, were $302021, compared to $30.0 billion a 6.4% increase overfor the six months ended June 30, 2019. 2020.
The average yield earned on investments, excluding spread related business, was 4.07%4.64% and 4.38%4.07% for the second quarter ofthree month period ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and 4.07%5.15% and 4.43%4.07% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively. The average yield will vary from quarter to quarter and year to year depending on a number of variables, including the prevailing interest rate and credit spread environment, prepayment fees, make-whole premiums and changes in the mix of the underlying investments and cash balances, and the timing of dividends and distributions on certain investments.
A continued low interest rate environment, in addition to higher cash and cash equivalents balances held by the Company during the COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to put downward pressure on this yield in future reporting periods. The average yield will vary from year to year depending on several variables, including the prevailing risk-fee interest rate and credit spread environment, prepayment fees and make-whole premiums, changes in the mix of the underlying investments and cash and cash equivalents balances. Variable investment income from joint ventures and limited partnerships, including unrealized gains and losses on certain limited partnerships, will also vary from year to year and can be highly variable based on equity-market performance and the timing of dividends and distributions on certain investments. Investment income is allocated to the operating segments based upon average assets and related capital levels deemed appropriate to support segment operations.
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The increase in investment related gains (losses), net were $81is primarily attributable to the following:
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company repositioned its portfolio generating capital gains of $23 million and $12$177 million, respectively.
There were no material impairments or changes in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturities during the second quarterthree months ended June 30, 2021 or June 30, 2020. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized a reduction of 2020$3 million of impairments and 2019, respectively, and $(204)change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturities compared to an increase of $34 million and $20 million forduring the first six months of 2020 and 2019, respectively. A portion of the increase in investment related gains (losses) was offset by changes in the value of embedded derivatives related to reinsurance treaties written on a modco or funds withheld basis, reflecting the impact of changes in interest rates and credit spreads on the calculation of fair value, 2020.
which fluctuated significantly during the year as a result of the economic uncertainty and market disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes in the fair value of these embedded derivatives, associated with modco/funds withheld treaties, increased (decreased) investment related gains (losses), net by $1$16 million and $5 million for the second quarter of 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $(229) million and $3 million for the first six months of 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company recognized $34 million of impairment losses and changes in the credit allowance for its available-for-sale fixed maturities for the six months ended June 30, 2020, The net impact to the credit allowance for available-for-sale fixed maturity securities was immaterial for the second quarter as new allowances were offset by sales and improved fair values on previously impaired securities. The valuation allowance on mortgage loans increased by $17 million and $30$66 million for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2020, respectively. The2021, respectively, compared to an increase (decrease) of $1 million and $(229) million for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2020.
Unrealized gains of $48 million and $155 million, including the previously mentioned correction recorded in both the credit allowance for available-for-sale fixed maturity securities and the valuation allowance on mortgage loans is primarily attributablefirst quarter of 2021 of $70 million due to the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Seechange in fair value of certain cost method limited partnerships were recognized during the Investment section within Management Discussionthree and Analysis, Note 4 “Investments” and Note 5 “Derivative Instruments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the impairment losses and derivatives.six month periods ended June 30, of 2021.
The effective tax rate on a consolidated basis was 18.9%28.5% and 22.1%18.9% for the second quarterthree months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and 28.6%27.6% and 21.9%28.6% for the first six months ofended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively. See Note 9 “Income Tax” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Company’s consolidated effective tax rates.


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certain derivatives
The Company recognizes in consolidated income, any changes in the fair value of embedded derivatives on modco or funds withheld treaties, equity-indexed annuity treatiesequity index annuities (“EIAs”) and variable annuities with guaranteed minimum benefit riders. The Company utilizes freestanding derivatives to minimize the income statement volatility due to changes in the fair value of embedded derivatives associated with guaranteed minimum benefit riders. The following table presents the effect of embedded derivatives and related freestanding derivatives on income before income taxes for the periods indicated (dollars in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Modco/Funds withheld:
Unrealized gains (losses)$16 $$15 $66 $(229)$295 
Deferred acquisition costs/retrocession(7)(9)(23)115 (138)
Net effect43 (114)157 
EIAs:
Unrealized gains (losses)(7)10 33 (19)52 
Deferred acquisition costs/retrocession(1)(3)(17)10 (27)
Net effect(5)16 (9)25 
Guaranteed minimum benefit riders:
Unrealized gains (losses)(16)107 (123)(21)22 
Related freestanding derivatives, net of deferred acquisition costs/retrocession20 (70)90 (33)94 (127)
Net effect37 (33)(32)73 (105)
Total net effect after freestanding derivatives$15 $35 $(20)$27 $(50)$77 

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 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Modco/Funds withheld:       
Unrealized gains (losses)$1
 $5
 $(229) $3
Deferred acquisition costs/retrocession2
 (5) 115
 (8)
Net effect3
 
 (114) (5)
EIAs:       
Unrealized gains (losses)(7) (19) (19) (20)
Deferred acquisition costs/retrocession2
 10
 10
 10
Net effect(5) (9) (9) (10)
Guaranteed minimum benefit riders:       
Unrealized gains (losses)107
 (18) (21) 
Related freestanding derivatives, net of deferred acquisition costs/retrocession(70) 21
 94
 2
Net effect37
 3
 73
 2
Total net effect after freestanding derivatives$35
 $(6) $(50) $(13)



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Results of Operations by Segment

U.S. and Latin America Operations
The U.S. and Latin America operations include business generated by itsthe Company’s offices in the U.S., Mexico and Brazil. The offices in Mexico and Brazil provide services to clients in other Latin American countries. The U.S. and Latin America operations consist of two major segments: Traditional and Financial Solutions. The Traditional segment primarily specializes in the reinsurance of individual mortality-risk,mortality risk, health and long-term care and to a lesser extent, group reinsurance. The Financial Solutions segment consists of Asset-Intensive and Capital Solutions. Asset-Intensive within the Financial Solutions segment includes coinsurance of annuities and corporate-owned life insurance policies and to a lesser extent, fee-based synthetic guaranteed investment contracts, which include investment-only, stable value contracts and other longevity type products. contracts. Capital Solutions within the Financial Solutions segment primarily involves assisting ceding companies in meeting applicable regulatory requirements by enhancing the ceding companies’ financial strength and regulatory surplus position through relatively low risk reinsurance and other transactions. Typically, these transactions do not qualify as reinsurance under GAAP, due to theirthe low-risk nature as suchof the transactions, therefore only the related net fees are reflected in other revenues on the condensed consolidated statements of income.income.
For the three months ended June 30, 2020:   Financial Solutions  
(dollars in millions)   Asset-Intensive Capital Solutions Total U.S. and Latin America
  Traditional 
Revenues:        
Net premiums $1,454
 $15
 $
 $1,469
Investment income, net of related expenses 177
 241
 2
 420
Investment related gains (losses), net 7
 15
 
 22
Other revenues 4
 24
 26
 54
Total revenues 1,642
 295
 28
 1,965
Benefits and expenses:        
Claims and other policy benefits 1,558
 49
 
 1,607
Interest credited 18
 139
 
 157
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses 195
 7
 2
 204
Other operating expenses 29
 7
 2
 38
Total benefits and expenses 1,800
 202
 4
 2,006
Income before income taxes $(158) $93
 $24
 $(41)
         
For the three months ended June 30, 2019:   Financial Solutions  
(dollars in millions)   Asset-Intensive Capital Solutions Total U.S. and Latin America
  Traditional 
Revenues:        
Net premiums $1,410
 $9
 $
 $1,419
Investment income, net of related expenses 173
 204
 1
 378
Investment related gains (losses), net (4) 17
 
 13
Other revenues 5
 50
 21
 76
Total revenues 1,584
 280
 22
 1,886
Benefits and expenses:        
Claims and other policy benefits 1,293
 49
 
 1,342
Interest credited 19
 124
 
 143
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses 180
 25
 (1) 204
Other operating expenses 37
 10
 3
 50
Total benefits and expenses 1,529
 208
 2
 1,739
Income before income taxes $55
 $72
 $20
 $147

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For the six months ended June 30, 2020:   Financial Solutions  
(dollars in millions)   Asset-Intensive Capital Solutions Total U.S. and Latin America
  Traditional 
Revenues:        
Net premiums $2,827
 $27
 $
 $2,854
Investment income, net of related expenses 338
 474
 3
 815
Investment related gains (losses), net 
 (145) 
 (145)
Other revenues 10
 52
 51
 113
Total revenues 3,175
 408
 54
 3,637
Benefits and expenses:        
Claims and other policy benefits 2,925
 102
 
 3,027
Interest credited 37
 268
 
 305
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses 370
 (31) 2
 341
Other operating expenses 63
 14
 5
 82
Total benefits and expenses 3,395
 353
 7
 3,755
Income before income taxes $(220) $55
 $47
 $(118)
         
For the six months ended June 30, 2019:   Financial Solutions  
(dollars in millions)   Asset-Intensive Capital Solutions Total U.S. and Latin America
  Traditional 
Revenues:        
Net premiums $2,767
 $16
 $
 $2,783
Investment income, net of related expenses 359
 401
 2
 762
Investment related gains (losses), net (10) 18
 
 8
Other revenues 9
 73
 46
 128
Total revenues 3,125
 508
 48
 3,681
Benefits and expenses:        
Claims and other policy benefits 2,593
 97
 
 2,690
Interest credited 39
 213
 
 252
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses 356
 44
 5
 405
Other operating expenses 70
 17
 5
 92
Total benefits and expenses 3,058
 371
 10
 3,439
Income before income taxes $67
 $137
 $38
 $242
IncomeThe following table summarizes income before income taxes decreased by $188 million, and $360 million, for the threeCompany’s U.S. and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared toLatin America operations for the same periods in 2019. presented:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$1,593 $1,469 $124 $3,025 $2,854 $171 
Investment income, net of related expenses509 420 89 974 815 159 
Investment related gains (losses), net31 22 31 (145)176 
Other revenues116 54 62 174 113 61 
Total revenues2,249 1,965 284 4,204 3,637 567 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits1,439 1,607 (168)3,239 3,027 212 
Interest credited200 157 43 331 305 26 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses238 204 34 469 341 128 
Other operating expenses51 38 13 99 82 17 
Total benefits and expenses1,928 2,006 (78)4,138 3,755 383 
Income before income taxes$321 $(41)$362 $66 $(118)$184 
The decreaseincrease in income before income taxes in the second quarter of 2021 was the result of a nine percent decrease in claims and other policy benefits in the U.S. Traditional segment, strong performance from Financial Solutions related to both experience gains, an increase in transaction and other fees, as well as higher variable investment income from real estate joint ventures and unrealized gains from investments in limited partnerships. The increase in income before income taxes for the first six months of 2021 is also attributable to the impact of embedded derivatives in U.S. Financial Solutions. Partially offsetting the six month increase were realized capital losses compared to realized capital gains in 2020 and significantly higher claims in U.S. Mortality Markets. The significant increase in claims in the U.S. Mortality Markets during the first six months compared to the same period in 2020 was primarily related to a significantan increase in large and non-large claim frequency within the individual mortality business.business in the first three months of 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020. While the cause of death is not yet available for all claims, the Company believes the excess claim costs are primarily attributable to COVID-19 or COVID-19 related factors as COVID-19.

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the Company did experience a higher incidenceTable of older age death claims in the U.S. during the three months ended June 30, 2020, and the highest mortality ratios were in states with the highest general population COVID-19 deaths.Contents
Also, contributing to the six month variance were changes in the value of the embedded derivatives associated with reinsurance treaties structured on a modco or funds withheld basis. The volatility in the financial markets as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, was the primary driver of this change.
Traditional Reinsurance
Income
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$1,578 $1,454 $124 $2,997 $2,827 $170 
Investment income, net of related expenses233 177 56 440 338 102 
Investment related gains (losses), net(6)— 
Other revenues— 10 (1)
Total revenues1,816 1,642 174 3,453 3,175 278 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits1,418 1,558 (140)3,158 2,925 233 
Interest credited18 18 — 35 37 (2)
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses206 195 11 388 370 18 
Other operating expenses39 29 10 75 63 12 
Total benefits and expenses1,681 1,800 (119)3,656 3,395 261 
Income (loss) before income taxes$135 $(158)$293 $(203)$(220)$17 
Key metrics:
Life insurance in force$1,619.4 billion$1,620.5 billion
Claims and other policy benefits as a percentage of net premiums (“loss ratios”)89.9 %107.2 %105.4 %103.5 %
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses as a percentage of net premiums13.1 %13.4 %12.9 %13.1 %
Other operating expenses as a percentage of net premiums2.5 %2.0 %2.5 %2.2 %
The increase in income before income taxes in the second quarter for the U.S. and Latin America Traditional segment decreased by $213 million, and $287 million, forwas primarily the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as comparedresult of a nine percent decrease in claims in the U.S. Mortality Market primarily due to the same periods in 2019. The decreases were primarily related to unfavorable individual mortality experience from a higher than expected count of claims. While the cause of death is not yet available for alllower claims the Company believes the excess claims are attributable to COVID-19 or COVID-19 related factors. In addition,factors and an increase in investment income. The decrease in the segment reported lower variableloss before income taxes for six months ended June 30, 2021, as compared the same period in 2020 is primarily attributable an increase in investment income year over year.partially offset by an increase in claims attributable to COVID-19 or COVID-19 related factors.
NetRevenues
The increase in net premiums increased $44 million, or 3.1%, and $60 million, or 2.2%, for the three and six monthsmonth periods ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increases in net premiums in the second quarter and first six months were2021, was primarily due to organic growth as well as new sales. The segment added new individual life business production, measured by face amount of insurance in force, of $35.7 billion and $25.3 billion and $24.7 billion forduring the second quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $64.2 and $59.3 billion and $53.5 billion forduring the first six months of 2021 and 2020, respectively. Also contributing to the premium growth was the restructure and 2019, respectively.extension of an existing transaction and the partial recapture of a retroceded block of individual life business.

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NetThe increase in net investment income increased $4 million, or 2.3%, and decreased $21 million, or 5.8%, for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021, was primarily due to higher variable investment income associated with investments in limited partnerships and private equity funds primarily generated from unrealized gains in the underlying investments and higher variable investment income from real estate joint ventures.
Benefits and expenses
The decrease in the loss ratio for the three months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2019. The increase in the second quarter2020, was primarily due to a higher asset base offset somewhat by lower variable investment income. The decreasefavorable claims experience in the first six months wasindividual mortality line of business, attributed primarily to fewer claims from COVID-19 or COVID-19 related to less variable investment income. Investment related gains (losses), net increased $11 million and $10 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periodsfactors than in 2019 as result of changes in the fair value of embedded derivatives related to modified coinsurance and funds withheld treaties as a result of changes in interest rates and credit spreads.
Claims and other policy benefits as a percentage of net premiums (“loss ratios”) were 107.2% and 91.7% for the second quarter and 103.5% and 93.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.2020. The increase in the loss ratio for the second quartersix months ended June 30, 2021, as compared to the same period in 2020, was primarily due to a high frequency ofunfavorable large and non-large claims experience in the individual mortality line of business.business, attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. As explained above, while the cause of death is not yet available for all claims, the Company believes theestimates that approximately $352 million of excess claims arefor the six months ended June 30, 2021, were attributable to COVID-19 or COVID-19 related factors.COVID-19.
Interest credited expense decreased $1 million, or 5.3%, and $2 million, or 5.1%,The increase in other operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared2021, was primarily due to the same periodsan increase in 2019. Interest credited in this segment relates to amounts credited on cash value products which also have a significant mortality component. Incomeincentive compensation expense.

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For the three months ended June 30,202120202021 vs 2020
Asset-IntensiveCapital SolutionsTotalAsset-IntensiveCapital SolutionsTotalAsset-IntensiveCapital SolutionsTotal
(dollars in millions)
Revenues:
Net premiums$15 $— $15 $15 $— $15 $— $— $— 
Investment income, net of related expenses276 — 276 241 243 35 (2)33 
Investment related gains (losses), net30 — 30 15 — 15 15 — 15 
Other revenues85 27 112 24 26 50 61 62 
Total revenues406 27 433 295 28 323 111 (1)110 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits21 — 21 49 — 49 (28)— (28)
Interest credited182 — 182 139 — 139 43 — 43 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses32 — 32 25 (2)23 
Other operating expenses12 
Total benefits and expenses243 247 202 206 41 — 41 
Income before income taxes$163 $23 $186 $93 $24 $117 $70 $(1)$69 
For the six months ended June 30,202120202021 vs 2020
Asset-IntensiveCapital SolutionsTotalAsset-IntensiveCapital SolutionsTotalAsset-IntensiveCapital SolutionsTotal
(dollars in millions)
Revenues:
Net premiums$28 $— $28 $27 $— $27 $$— $
Investment income, net of related expenses533 534 474 477 59 (2)57 
Investment related gains (losses), net24 — 24 (145)— (145)169 — 169 
Other revenues111 54 165 52 51 103 59 62 
Total revenues696 55 751 408 54 462 288 289 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits81 — 81 102 — 102 (21)— (21)
Interest credited296 — 296 268 — 268 28 — 28 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses79 81 (31)(29)110 — 110 
Other operating expenses17 24 14 19 
Total benefits and expenses473 482 353 360 120 122 
Income before income taxes$223 $46 $269 $55 $47 $102 $168 $(1)$167 
Asset-Intensive Reinsurance
The increase before income taxes is affected byfor U.S. and Latin America Financial Solutions’ Asset-intensive segment for the spread between the investment income and the interest credited on the underlying products.
Policy acquisition coststhree months ended June 30, 2021 was primarily due to an increase in transaction and other insurance expenses as a percentage offees, favorable policyholder experience including impacts from COVID-19 and higher investment related gains (losses), net premiums were 13.4%in coinsurance and 12.8% for the second quarter and 13.1% and 12.9%funds withheld portfolios. The increase for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. While these ratios are expected to remain in a predictable range, they may fluctuate from period to period2021, was also due to varying allowance levels within coinsurance-type arrangements. In addition, the amortization pattern of previously capitalized amounts, which are subject to the formnet increase in fair value of the reinsurance agreement and the underlying insurance policies, may vary. Also, the mixembedded derivatives.
The invested asset base supporting this segment increased to $26.7 billion as of first year coinsurance business versus yearly renewable term business can cause the percentage to fluctuate from period to period.
Other operating expenses decreased $8 million, or 21.6%, and $7 million, or 10%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, from $23.5 billion as compared to the same periods in 2019. of June 30, 2020.
The decreaseincrease in the second quarter and first six monthsasset base was primarily due to lower salariesgrowth from new transactions.
As of June 30, 2021 and fringe costs related to2020, $4.8 billion and $3.1 billion, respectively, of incentive-based compensation accruals. Other operating expenses, as a percentage of net premiumsthe invested assets were 2.0% and 2.6% for the second quarter and 2.2% and 2.5% first six months of 2020 and 2019, respectively. The expense ratio tends to fluctuate only slightly from period to period due to the maturity and scale of this segment.
Financial Solutions Asset-Intensive Reinsurance
Asset-Intensive reinsurance within the U.S. and Latin America Financial Solutions segment primarily involves assuming investment risk within underlying annuities and corporate-owned life insurance policies. Most of these agreements are coinsurance, coinsurance with funds withheld or modco. The Company recognizes profits or losses primarily from the spread between the investment income earned and theat interest, credited on the underlying deposit liabilities, incomeof which greater than 90% was associated with longevity risk, and fees associated with variable annuity account values and guaranteed investment contracts.two clients.

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Impact of certain derivatives:derivatives
Income from the asset-intensive business tends to be volatile due to changes in the fair value of certain derivatives, including embedded derivatives associated with reinsurance treaties structured on a modco or funds withheld basis, as well as embedded derivatives associated with the Company’s reinsurance of equity-indexed annuities and variable annuities with guaranteed minimum benefit riders. Fluctuations occur period to period primarily due to changing investment conditions including, but not limited to, interest rate movements (including risk-free rates and credit spreads), implied volatility, the Company’s own credit risk and equity market performance, all of which are factors in the calculations of fair value. Therefore, management believes it is helpful to distinguish between the effects of changes in these derivatives, net of related hedging activity, and the primary factors that drive profitability of the underlying treaties, namely investment income, fee income (included in other revenues), and interest credited. These fluctuations are considered unrealized by management and do not affect current cash flows, crediting rates or spread performance on the underlying treaties.
The following table summarizes the asset-intensive results and quantifies the impact of these embedded derivatives for the periods presented. Revenues before certain derivatives, benefits and expenses before certain derivatives, and income before income taxes and certain derivatives, should not be viewed as substitutes for GAAP revenues, GAAP benefits and expenses, and GAAP income before income taxes.

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(dollars in millions) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,(dollars in millions)Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019 2021202020212020
Revenues:        Revenues:
Total revenues $295
 $280
 $408
 $508
Total revenues$406 $295 $696 $408 
Less:        Less:
Embedded derivatives – modco/funds withheld treaties (7) 9
 (230) 14
Embedded derivatives – modco/funds withheld treaties14 (7)59 (230)
Guaranteed minimum benefit riders and related free standing derivatives 39
 4
 113
 1
Guaranteed minimum benefit riders and related free standing derivatives— 39 (65)113 
Revenues before certain derivatives 263
 267
 525
 493
Revenues before certain derivatives392 263 702 525 
Benefits and expenses:        Benefits and expenses:
Total benefits and expenses 202
 208
 353
 371
Total benefits and expenses243 202 473 353 
Less:        Less:
Embedded derivatives – modco/funds withheld treaties (2) 6
 (115) 8
Embedded derivatives – modco/funds withheld treaties(2)23 (115)
Guaranteed minimum benefit riders and related free standing derivatives 2
 1
 40
 (1)Guaranteed minimum benefit riders and related free standing derivatives(4)(33)40 
Equity-indexed annuities 5
 9
 9
 10
Equity-indexed annuities(2)(16)
Benefits and expenses before certain derivatives 197
 192
 419
 354
Benefits and expenses before certain derivatives243 197 499 419 
Income before income taxes:        Income before income taxes:
Income before income taxes 93
 72
 55
 137
Income before income taxes163 93 223 55 
Less:        Less:
Embedded derivatives – modco/funds withheld treaties (5) 3
 (115) 6
Embedded derivatives – modco/funds withheld treaties(5)36 (115)
Guaranteed minimum benefit riders and related free standing derivatives 37
 3
 73
 2
Guaranteed minimum benefit riders and related free standing derivatives37 (32)73 
Equity-indexed annuities (5) (9) (9) (10)Equity-indexed annuities(5)16 (9)
Income before income taxes and certain derivatives $66
 $75
 $106
 $139
Income before income taxes and certain derivatives$149 $66 $203 $106 
Embedded Derivatives Modco/Funds Withheld Treaties Represents the change in the fair value of embedded derivatives on funds withheld at interest associated with treaties written on a modco or funds withheld basis. The fair value changes of embedded derivatives on funds withheld at interest associated with treaties written on a modco or funds withheld basis are reflected in revenues, while the related impact on deferred acquisition expenses is reflected in benefits and expenses. The Company’s utilization of a credit valuation adjustment did not have a material effect on the change in fair value of these embedded derivatives for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019.2020.
The change in fair value of the embedded derivatives -related to modco/funds withheld treaties, net of deferred acquisition costs increased (decreased) income before income taxes by $(5)$8 million and $3$(5) million for the second quarter and $(115)$36 million and $6$(115) million for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The decreaseincrease in income for the second quarter was primarily due to updated client reporting, partially offset by tightening credit spread.amortization of the underlying investments within the funds withheld. The decreaseincrease in income for the first six months of 2020ended June 30, 2021, was primarily due to wideningtightening credit spreads, partially offset by lowerhigher risk free interest rates, bothrates.
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Guaranteed Minimum Benefit Riders Represents the impact related to guaranteed minimum benefits associated with the Company’s reinsurance of variable annuities. The fair value changes of the guaranteed minimum benefits along with the changes in fair value of the free standing derivatives (interest rate swaps, financial futures and equity options), purchased by the Company to substantially hedge the liability are reflected in revenues, while the related impact on deferred acquisition expenses is reflected in benefits and expenses. The Company’s utilization of a credit valuation adjustment did not have a material effect on the changeChanges in fair valuevalues of thesethe embedded derivatives on guaranteed minimum benefits are net of an increase (decrease) in investment related gains (losses), net of $(8) million and $29 million for the second quarter and $(63) million and $127 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019.respectively, associated with the Company’s utilization of a credit valuation adjustment.
The change in fair value of the guaranteed minimum benefits, after allowing for changes in the associated free standing derivatives, increased (decreased) income before income taxes by $37$4 million and $3$37 million for the second quarter and $73$(32) million and $2$73 million for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The increase in income for the three andmonths ended June 30, 2021, was primarily due to favorable hedging impacts. The decrease in income for the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, was primarily due to a decrease in the change in credit valuation adjustment which was primarily attributable tohas the recent disruption inimpact of increasing the global financial markets caused byfair value of the COVID-19 pandemic.guaranteed minimum benefit liability, net of related impact on deferred acquisition expenses.
Equity-Indexed Annuities Represents changes in the liability for equity-indexed annuities in excess of changes in account value, after adjustments for related deferred acquisition expenses. The change in fair value of embedded derivative liabilities associated with equity-indexed annuities decreasedincreased (decreased) income before income taxes by $5$2 million and $9$(5) million for the second quarter and $9$16 million and $10$(9) million for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.  The decreasesincrease in income for the second quarter and first six months of 2020 were2021 was primarily due to decliningan increase in risk free interest rates.

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The changes in derivatives discussed above are considered unrealized by management and do not affect current cash flows, crediting rates or spread performance on the underlying treaties. Fluctuations occur period to period primarily due to changing investment conditions including, but not limited to, interest rate movements (including benchmark rates and credit spreads), credit valuation adjustments, implied volatility and equity market performance, all of which are factors in the calculations of fair value. Therefore, management believes it is helpful to distinguish between the effects of changes in these derivatives and the primary factors that drive profitability of the underlying treaties, namely investment income, fee income (included in other revenues) and interest credited.
Discussion and analysis before certain derivatives:
Income before income taxes and certain derivatives decreasedincreased by $9$83 million and $33$97 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periods in 2019.2020. The decrease for the three months ended June 30, 2020, wasincreases were primarily due to an increase in transaction and other fees, favorable investment spreads in the prior year. The decrease for the six months ended June 30. 2020 was primarily due to the impactpolicyholder experience including impacts from negative equity market performance, favorable investment spreads in the prior year,COVID-19 and lowerhigher investment related gains (losses), net in coinsurance and funds withheld portfolios. Funds withheld capital gains (losses) are reported in investment income.
Revenue before certain derivatives decreasedincreased by $5$129 million and increased by $32$177 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2019.2020. The decrease in the second quarter wasincreases were primarily due to lowerthe revenue associated with recently executed transactions, increases in fair value of equity options associated with the reinsurance of EIAs and higher investment related gains (losses), net duein coinsurance portfolios. The effect on investment income related to increased allowances for commercial mortgage loans, partiallyequity options is substantially offset by asset-intensive transactions executeda corresponding change in the second half of 2019. The increase in the first six months of 2020 was primarily due to asset-intensive transactions executed in the second half of 2019, partially offset by lower investment related gains (losses), net due to increased allowances for commercial mortgage loans.interest credited.
Benefits and expenses before certain derivatives increased by $5$46 million and $65$80 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same period in 2019.2020. The increases in the second quarter and first six months were primarily due to asset-intensive transactions executed in 2019.
The invested asset base supporting this segment increased to $23.5 billion as of June 30, 2020 from $22.1 billion as of June 30, 2019. As of June 30, 2020, $3.1 billion of the invested assets were funds withheld athigher interest of which greater than 90% iscredited associated with one client.
Financial Solutions Capital Solutionsthe reinsurance of EIAs due to improved equity market performance and benefits associated with recently executed transactions. The effect on interest credited related to equity options is substantially offset by a corresponding increase in investment income.
Capital Solutions within
Income before income taxes for the U.S. and Latin America Financial Solutions segment income before income taxes consists primarily of net fees earned on financial reinsurance transactions. Additionally, a portion of theCapital Solutions’ business is brokered business in which the Company does not participate in the assumption of risk. The fees earned from financial reinsurance contracts and brokered business are reflected in other revenues, and the fees paid to retrocessionaires are reflected in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses.
Income before income taxes increased $4decreased $1 million, or 20.0%4.2%, and $9$1 million, or 23.7%2.1%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periods in 2019.2020. The increasesdecreases were primarily due to the termination of transactions, partially offset by growth from new transactions and organic growth on existing transactions.
At June 30, 2020 and 2019, the amount of reinsurance assumed from client companies, as measured by pre-tax statutory surplus, risk based capital and other financial structures was $19.4 billion and $15.8 billion, respectively. The increase was primarily due to a number of new transactions offsetting the termination of certain agreements, as well as organic growth on existing transactions. Fees earned from this business can vary significantly depending on the size of the transactions and the timing of their completion and therefore can fluctuate from period to period.
At June 30, 2021 and 2020, the amount of reinsurance assumed from client companies, as measured by pre-tax statutory surplus, risk based capital and other financial structures was $22.3 billion and $19.4 billion, respectively.

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Canada Operations
The Company conducts reinsurance business in Canada primarily through RGA Canada.Canada, which assists clients with capital management activity and mortality and morbidity risk management. The Canada operations are primarily engaged in Traditional reinsurance, which consists mainly of traditional individual life reinsurance, and to a lesser extent creditor, group life and health, critical illness and disability reinsurance. Creditor insurance covers the outstanding balance on personal, mortgage or commercial loans in the event of death, disability or critical illness and is generally shorter in duration than traditional individual life insurance. The Canada Financial Solutions segment consists of longevity and financial reinsurance.capital solutions.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$324 $274 $50 $627 $555 $72 
Investment income, net of related expenses63 50 13 123 100 23 
Investment related gains (losses), net— (6)(6)
Other revenues
Total revenues392 333 59 761 653 108 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits298 233 65 582 473 109 
Interest credited— — — — — — 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses47 43 92 88 
Other operating expenses11 21 18 
Total benefits and expenses356 285 71 695 579 116 
Income before income taxes$36 $48 $(12)$66 $74 $(8)
(dollars in millions)Three months ended June 30,
 2020 2019
Revenues:Traditional Financial Solutions Total Canada Traditional Financial Solutions Total Canada
Net premiums$254
 $20
 $274
 $264
 $23
 $287
Investment income, net of related expenses50
 
 50
 51
 
 51
Investment related gains (losses), net6
 
 6
 3
 
 3
Other revenues1
 2
 3
 
 1
 1
Total revenues311
 22
 333
 318
 24
 342
Benefits and expenses:           
Claims and other policy benefits216
 17
 233
 206
 20
 226
Interest credited
 
 
 
 
 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses42
 1
 43
 57
 1
 58
Other operating expenses9
 
 9
 9
 (1) 8
Total benefits and expenses267
 18
 285
 272
 20
 292
Income before income taxes$44
 $4
 $48
 $46
 $4
 $50
(dollars in millions)Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019
Revenues:Traditional Financial Solutions Total Canada Traditional Financial Solutions Total Canada
Net premiums$514
 $41
 $555
 $519
 $45
 $564
Investment income, net of related expenses99
 1
 100
 100
 1
 101
Investment related gains (losses), net(6) 
 (6) 10
 
 10
Other revenues
 4
 4
 1
 2
 3
Total revenues607
 46
 653
 630
 48
 678
Benefits and expenses:           
Claims and other policy benefits436
 37
 473
 406
 41
 447
Interest credited
 
 
 
 
 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses87
 1
 88
 111
 1
 112
Other operating expenses17
 1
 18
 16
 1
 17
Total benefits and expenses540
 39
 579
 533
 43
 576
Income before income taxes$67
 $7
 $74
 $97
 $5
 $102
IncomeThe decrease in income before income taxes decreased by $2 million, or 4.0%, and $28 million, or 27.5%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periods in 2019. 2020, is primarily due to increased claims and other policy benefits associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. These increases are partially offset by an increase in net premiums in the Canada Traditional segment and investment income.
Foreign currency fluctuations can result in variances in the financial statement line items. Foreign currency fluctuations resulted in a $4 million increase in income before income taxes for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Unless otherwise stated, all amounts discussed below are net of foreign currency fluctuations.
Traditional Reinsurance
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$301 $254 $47 $581 $514 $67 
Investment income, net of related expenses63 50 13 123 99 24 
Investment related gains (losses), net— (6)(6)
Other revenues— 
Total revenues366 311 55 709 607 102 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits277 216 61 543 436 107 
Interest credited— — — — — — 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses46 42 91 87 
Other operating expenses11 19 17 
Total benefits and expenses334 267 67 653 540 113 
Income (loss) before income taxes$32 $44 $(12)$56 $67 $(11)
Key metrics:
Life insurance in force$468.3 billion$409.2 billion
Claims and other policy benefits as a percentage of net premiums (“loss ratios”)92.0 %85.0 %93.5 %84.8 %
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses as a percentage of net premiums15.3 %16.5 %15.7 %16.9 %
Other operating expenses as a percentage of net premiums3.7 %3.5 %3.3 %3.3 %
The decrease in income before income taxes for the second quarter wasthree and six months ended June 30, 2021, is primarily due to less favorableunfavorable individual life mortality experience compared to the same period in 20192020, partially offset by higheran increase in investment related gains associated with the changes in the fair value of credit default swap derivatives. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations in the Canadian dollar resulted in a decrease in income before income taxes of $2 million and $1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.income.

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Traditional ReinsuranceRevenues
Income before income taxes for the Canada TraditionalThe segment decreasedadded new life business production, measured by $2 million, or 4.3%,face amount of insurance in force, of $8.5 billion and $30 million, or 30.9%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decrease in income before income taxes$9.1 billion for the second quarter was primarily due to less favorable individual life mortality experience compared to the same period in 2019 partially offset by higher investment related gains associated with the changes in the fair value of credit default swap derivatives. The decrease in income for2021 and 2020, respectively, and $22.7 billion, and $21.3 billion during the first six months of 2021 and 2020, was primarily due to less favorable individual life mortality experience compared to the same period in 2019 and investment related losses due to changes in the fair value of credit default swap derivatives. See “The COVID-19 Impact and Update” above for more information regarding the impact of COVID-19. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations in the Canadian dollar resulted in a decrease in income before income taxes of $1 million and $1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.respectively.
Net premiums decreased by $10 million, or 3.8%, and $5 million, or 1.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decreases in net premiums in 2020 were primarily due to foreign currency losses and an anticipated reduction in the base of the offshore creditors business, offset by an increase in the inforce business as well as new inforce block transaction effective January 1, 2020. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations in the Canadian dollar resulted in a decrease in net premiums of $9 million and $12 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Net investment income decreased $1 million, or 2.0%, and $1 million, or 1.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. Foreign currency exchange fluctuation in the Canadian dollar resulted in a decrease in net investment income of $2 million and $2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Other revenues increased by $1 million and decreased by $1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. These variances were primarily due to gains and losses related to foreign currency transactions.
Loss ratios for this segment were 85.0% and 78.1% for the second quarter and 84.8% and 78.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increases in the loss ratios were due to less favorable individual life mortality experience as compared to the same periods in 2019. Approximately $8 million of claims for the three months ended June 30, 2020, were identified as COVID-19 related and contributed to the higher loss ratios in 2020.
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses as a percentage of net premiums were 16.5% and 21.6% for the second quarter and 16.9% and 21.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Overall, while these ratios are expected to remain in a predictable range, they may fluctuate from period to period due to varying allowance levels and product mix. The decreases in the policy acquisition and other insurance expenses as percentage of net premiums was the result of a reduction in creditor business which has higher commission than other businesses. In addition, the amortization patterns of previously capitalized amounts, which are subject to the form of the reinsurance agreement and the underlying insurance policies, may vary.
Other operating expenses were unchanged and increased $1 million, or 6.3%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2019. Other operating expenses as a percentage of net premiums were 3.5% and 3.2% for the second quarter and 3.3% and 3.2% for the six month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Financial Solutions Reinsurance
Income before income taxes was unchanged for the three month period ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019 and increased by $2 million, or 40.0%, for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increase in income for the first six months was primarily due to a new transaction completed at the end of 2019.
Net premiums decreased $3 million, or 13.0%, and $4 million, or 8.9%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decreases were primarily due to decreases of in force longevity premiums and foreign currency impacts. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations in the Canadian dollar resulted in a decrease in net premiums of $1 million and $1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Net investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, was consistent withprimarily due to increased variable investment income and an increase in the comparable periodsinvested asset base due to growth in 2019.the underlying business volume partially offset by a decline in interest rates.
ClaimsThe decrease in investment related gains (losses), net in the second quarter of 2021 is primarily attributable to an increase in the fair value of credit default derivatives in the second quarter of 2020 due to a significant tightening in credit spreads, compared to an immaterial change in credit spreads during the second quarter of 2021. The increase for the six months ended June 30, 2021, is due to a modest increase in the fair value of credit default derivatives during the first six months of 2021, compared to a decrease in the fair value of credit default derivatives during the first six months of 2020 due to the significant widening of credit spreads in the first quarter of 2020.

Benefits and other policy benefits decreased $3 million, or 15.0%, and $4 million, or 9.8%,expenses
The increase in the loss ratio for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decreases2020, was primarily due to unfavorable claims experience in the individual mortality line of business, attributed primarily to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the cause of death is not yet available for all claims, the Company estimates that approximately $49 million of excess claims for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were attributable to COVID-19 or COVID-19 related factors.
Financial Solutions Reinsurance
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$23 $20 $$46 $41 $
Investment income, net of related expenses— — — — (1)
Investment related gains (losses), net— — — — — — 
Other revenues
Total revenues26 22 52 46 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits21 17 39 37 
Interest credited— — — — — — 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses— — 
Other operating expenses— — — 
Total benefits and expenses22 18 42 39 
Income (loss) before income taxes$$$— $10 $$
Income before income taxes was flat for the second quarter and first six months were primarily a result of more favorable claims experience in the longevity block of business2021 compared to the same period last year.in 2020. The increase in income before income taxes for the first six months of 2021 is primarily the result of favorable mortality experience on longevity business.

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Europe, Middle East and Africa Operations
The Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) operations include business primarily generated by its offices principally in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, the Netherlands, Poland, South Africa, Spain and the United Kingdom (“UK”). EMEA consists of

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two major segments: Traditional and Financial Solutions. The Traditional segment primarily provides reinsurance through yearly renewable term and coinsurance agreements on a variety of life, health and critical illness products. Reinsurance agreements may be facultative or automatic agreements covering primarily individual risks and, in some markets, group risks. The Financial Solutions segment consists of reinsurance and other transactions associated with longevity closed blocks, payout annuities, capital management solutions and financial reinsurance.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$517 $409 $108 $1,034 $852 $182 
Investment income, net of related expenses74 79 (5)142 126 16 
Investment related gains (losses), net16 (14)18 10 
Other revenues
Total revenues598 507 91 1,201 992 209 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits456 314 142 1,000 701 299 
Interest credited16 (14)(1)
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses28 33 (5)59 64 (5)
Other operating expenses41 30 11 78 67 11 
Total benefits and expenses527 393 134 1,138 831 307 
Income before income taxes$71 $114 $(43)$63 $161 $(98)
(dollars in millions)Three months ended June 30,
 2020 2019
Revenues:Traditional Financial Solutions Total EMEA Traditional Financial Solutions Total EMEA
Net premiums$352
 $57
 $409
 $351
 $57
 $408
Investment income, net of related expenses18
 61
 79
 18
 47
 65
Investment related gains (losses), net
 16
 16
 
 3
 3
Other revenues1
 2
 3
 1
 7
 8
Total revenues371
 136
 507
 370
 114
 484
Benefits and expenses:           
Claims and other policy benefits301
 13
 314
 296
 47
 343
Interest credited
 16
 16
 
 3
 3
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses32
 1
 33
 28
 1
 29
Other operating expenses22
 8
 30
 30
 11
 41
Total benefits and expenses355
 38
 393
 354
 62
 416
Income before income taxes$16
 $98
 $114
 $16
 $52
 $68
(dollars in millions)Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019
Revenues:Traditional Financial Solutions Total EMEA Traditional Financial Solutions Total EMEA
Net premiums$742
 $110
 $852
 $715
 $109
 $824
Investment income, net of related expenses37
 89
 126
 37
 95
 132
Investment related gains (losses), net
 10
 10
 
 6
 6
Other revenues(1) 5
 4
 2
 13
 15
Total revenues778
 214
 992
 754
 223
 977
Benefits and expenses:           
Claims and other policy benefits635
 66
 701
 608
 96
 704
Interest credited
 (1) (1) 
 15
 15
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses62
 2
 64
 57
 2
 59
Other operating expenses48
 19
 67
 57
 20
 77
Total benefits and expenses745
 86
 831
 722
 133
 855
Income before income taxes$33
 $128
 $161
 $32
 $90
 $122
Income before income taxes increased by $46 million, or 67.6%, and $39 million, or 32.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increasesdecreases in income before income taxes were primarily due to favorable performance on closed block longevity business. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in a decrease in income before income taxes of $4 million and $4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Traditional Reinsurance
Income before income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, was consistent with2021, as compared to the comparablesame periods in 2019. Poor mortality experience,2020, were primarily due to the impact of COVID-19, was offset by an improvement in morbidity experience and a decrease in general expenses. The increase in income for the first six months was primarily due to an improvement inunfavorable mortality experience and lower general expenses partly offset by a worsening of morbidity experience. See “The COVID-19 Impact and Update” above for more information regardingmainly from the impact of COVID-19. These decreases were partially offset by increases in net premiums.
Foreign currency fluctuations can result in variances in the financial statement line items. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in a decreasean increase in income before income taxes of $1 million and $1$6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periods in 2019.2020. Unless otherwise stated, all amounts discussed below are net of foreign currency fluctuations.

Traditional Reinsurance
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$433 $352 $81 $871 $742 $129 
Investment income, net of related expenses24 18 44 37 
Investment related gains (losses), net— — — — — — 
Other revenues(1)
Total revenues459 371 88 916 778 138 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits414 301 113 883 635 248 
Interest credited— — — — — — 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses27 32 (5)56 62 (6)
Other operating expenses30 22 57 48 
Total benefits and expenses471 355 116 996 745 251 
Income (loss) before income taxes$(12)$16 $(28)$(80)$33 $(113)
Key metrics:
Life insurance in force$861.4 billion$772.8 billion
Claims and other policy benefits as a percentage of net premiums (“loss ratios”)95.6 %85.5 %101.4 %85.6 %
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses as a percentage of net premiums6.2 %9.1 %6.4 %8.4 %
Other operating expenses as a percentage of net premiums6.9 %6.3 %6.5 %6.5 %
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Net premiums increased $1 million, or 0.3%, and $27 million, or 3.8%,Income before income taxes decreased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periods in 2019. 2020. The decreases were the result of poor mortality experience, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19. The decreases in both periods were partially offset by increases in net premiums.
Revenues
The increase in net premiums for the three and six months were primarilyended June 30, 2021, as compared to the same periods in 2020, was due to an in increase in business volume on new and existing treaties. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations decreased
The segment added new life business production, measured by face amount of insurance in force, of $87.8 billion and $65.1 billion during the second quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $115.4 billion, and $98.0 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2021, and the same period in 2020, respectively.
Benefits and expenses
The increase in the loss ratio for the second quarter and first six months of 2021 is due to unfavorable mortality experience primarily attributable to COVID-19. While the cause of death is not available for all claims, the Company estimates that approximately $130 million of excess claims for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were attributable to COVID-19 or COVID-19 related factors.
The decrease in the ratio of policy acquisition costs and other insurance expense to net premium in the second quarter and first six months of 2021 is due to an overall increase in premiums by $20 million and $33 milliontransactions with lower or no acquisition costs.
The increase in other operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as2021, was primarily due to an increase in incentive compensation expense.
Financial Solutions
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$84 $57 $27 $163 $110 $53 
Investment income, net of related expenses50 61 (11)98 89 
Investment related gains (losses), net16 (14)18 10 
Other revenues
Total revenues139 136 285 214 71 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits42 13 29 117 66 51 
Interest credited16 (14)(1)
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses— 
Other operating expenses11 21 19 
Total benefits and expenses56 38 18 142 86 56 
Income (loss) before income taxes$83 $98 $(15)$143 $128 $15 
The decrease in income before income taxes for the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same periodsperiod in 2019.
A portion2020 is primarily due to decreases in investment income, net of the net premiums for the segment,related expenses and investment related gains (losses), net. The increase in each period presented, relates to reinsurance of critical illness coverage (morbidity risk), primarily in the UK. This coverage provides a benefit in the event of the diagnosis of a pre-defined critical illness. Net premiums earned from this coverage totaled $40 million and $43 million for the second quarter and $82 million and $88 millionincome before income taxes for the first six months of 20202021 was primarily due to new business activity and 2019, respectively.investment related gains on the investments supporting the segment’s payout annuity business.
Revenues
Net investment income was consistent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019, with anThe increase in the invested asset base from business growth offset by a decrease in investment yields. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in a decrease in net investment income of $1 million and $2 millionpremiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periods in 2019.2020 was primarily due to increased volumes of closed longevity block business.
Loss ratios for this segment were 85.5% and 84.3%The decrease in net investment income for the second quarter and 85.6% and 85.0% for the first sixthree months ended June 30, 2020and 2019, respectively. The increases in loss ratios were due to normal claims variability and the impact of approximately $19 million of COVID-19 related claims reported during the second quarter of 2020.
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses as a percentage of net premiums were 9.1% and 7.9%increase for the second quarter and 8.4% and 8.1% for the first six monthsmonth ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increases in the percentages are due primarily to variations in the mixture of business.
Other operating expenses decreased $8 million, or 26.7%, and $9 million, or 15.8%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The current periods have benefited from reduced incentive-based compensation and travel expenses primarily attributable to COVID-19. Foreign currency fluctuations resulted in a decrease in operating expenses of $2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same periods in 2019. Other operating expenses as a percentage of net premiums totaled 6.3% and 8.6% for the second quarter and 6.5% and 7.9% for the first six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Financial Solutions Reinsurance
Income before income taxes increased by $46 million, or 88.5%, and $38 million, or 42.2%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increases were primarily due to favorable termination experience on closed longevity blocks. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in a decrease in income before income taxes of $3 million and $3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Net premiums were flat and increased by $1 million, or 0.9%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increase in net premiums was due to higher new business volumes of closed longevity business. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations decreased net premiums by $2 million and $3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Net investment income increased by $14 million, or 29.8%, and decreased by $6 million, or 6.3%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increase in investment income for the three months was primarily duerelated to an increased invested asset base resulting from business growthdecreases and an increaseincreases in investment income associated with unit-linked policies which fluctuate with market performance. The decrease in investment income for the six months was primarily due to a decrease in investment income associated with unit-linked policies which fluctuate with market performance partly offset by an increase in the invested asset base from business growth. The effect on investment income related to unit-linked productsand is substantially offset by a corresponding changedecrease in interest credited. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted
The decrease and increase in a decrease ininvestment related gains (losses), net investment income of $2 million and $2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the samemonth periods, in 2019.
Investment related gains (losses) net, increased by $13 million and $4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increases wererespectively, was primarily due to increasesfluctuations in the fair market value of derivative hedging instruments. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in a decrease in investment related gains (losses) of $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019.
Other revenues decreased by $5 million, or 71.4%, and $8 million, or 61.5%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decreases relate to a one-time fees received related to a new payout annuity transaction completed in the second quarter of 2019 and fees on a treaty that terminated in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in a decrease in other revenues of $1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019.

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Claims and other policy benefits decreased $34 million, or 72.3%, and $30 million, or 31.3%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decrease in the second quarter and the first six months was primarilyCPI swap derivatives due to favorable termination experience on closed block longevity business. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resultedchanges in a decreasefuture inflation expectations.
Benefits and expenses
The increase in claims and other policy benefits was the result of $1 millionincreased volumes of closed longevity block business.
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The increase in benefits and $2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as comparedexpenses was partially offset by a decrease in interest credited primarily attributable to the same periodssale of Leidsche, the Company’s subsidiary located in 2019.
Interest credited expense increased by $13 million and decreased by $16 million or the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.Netherlands that issued unit-linked products. Interest credited in this segment relates to amounts credited to the contractholderscontract holders of unit-linked products. This amount will fluctuate according to contract holder investment selections, equity returns and interest rates. The effect on interest credited related to unit-linked products is substantially offset by a corresponding change in investment income.
Other operating expenses decreased $3 million, or 27.3%, and $1 million, or 5.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The current periods have benefited from reduced incentive-based compensation and travel expenses primarily attributable to COVID-19. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in a decrease in operating expenses of $1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019.
Asia Pacific Operations
The Asia Pacific operations include business generated by its offices principally in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. The Traditional segment’s principal types of reinsurance include individual and group life and health, critical illness, disability and superannuation. Reinsurance agreements may be facultative or automatic agreements covering primarily individual risks, and in some markets, group risks. Superannuation is the Australian government mandated compulsory retirement savings program. Superannuation funds accumulate retirement funds for employees, and, in addition, typically offer life and disability insurance coverage. The Financial Solutions segment includes financial reinsurance, and asset-intensive transactions includingand certain disability and life and health blocks with significant investment risk. Reinsurance agreements may be facultative or automatic agreements covering primarily individual risks and in some markets, group risks.blocks.

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$664 $638 $26 $1,326 $1,348 $(22)
Investment income, net of related expenses65 48 17 126 92 34 
Investment related gains (losses), net15 15 — 26 (18)44 
Other revenues13 10 30 24 
Total revenues757 711 46 1,508 1,446 62 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits620 546 74 1,184 1,163 21 
Interest credited15 11 30 24 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses52 39 13 106 102 
Other operating expenses51 42 100 85 15 
Total benefits and expenses738 638 100 1,420 1,374 46 
Income before income taxes$19 $73 $(54)$88 $72 $16 
(dollars in millions)Three months ended June 30,
 2020 2019
Revenues:Traditional Financial Solutions Total Asia Pacific Traditional Financial Solutions Total Asia Pacific
Net premiums$607
 $31
 $638
 $606
 $44
 $650
Investment income, net of related expenses27
 21
 48
 24
 11
 35
Investment related gains (losses), net
 15
 15
 
 (1) (1)
Other revenues2
 8
 10
 4
 5
 9
Total revenues636
 75
 711
 634
 59
 693
Benefits and expenses:           
Claims and other policy benefits514
 32
 546
 568
 37
 605
Interest credited
 11
 11
 
 6
 6
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses34
 5
 39
 (12) 10
 (2)
Other operating expenses41
 1
 42
 44
 4
 48
Total benefits and expenses589
 49
 638
 600
 57
 657
Income (loss) before income taxes$47
 $26
 $73
 $34
 $2
 $36

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(dollars in millions)Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019
Revenues:Traditional Financial Solutions Total Asia Pacific Traditional Financial Solutions Total Asia Pacific
Net premiums$1,243
 $105
 $1,348
 $1,253
 $78
 $1,331
Investment income, net of related expenses54
 38
 92
 50
 21
 71
Investment related gains (losses), net
 (18) (18) 
 3
 3
Other revenues6
 18
 24
 4
 12
 16
Total revenues1,303
 143
 1,446
 1,307
 114
 1,421
Benefits and expenses:           
Claims and other policy benefits1,069
 94
 1,163
 1,114
 69
 1,183
Interest credited
 24
 24
 
 13
 13
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses83
 19
 102
 39
 15
 54
Other operating expenses80
 5
 85
 83
 9
 92
Total benefits and expenses1,232
 142
 1,374
 1,236
 106
 1,342
Income before income taxes$71
 $1
 $72
 $71
 $8
 $79
Income before income taxes increased by $37 million, or 102.8%, and decreased by $7 million, or 8.9%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increasedecrease in income before income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2020, was2021, is primarily due to unfavorable claims experience in Asia compared to the prior period, partially offset by continued growth of Financial Solutions Reinsurance in Asia, increases in the market value of derivatives and more favorable experience, mainly in Australia across most product lines.Asia. The decreaseincrease in income before income taxes for the first six months is primarily attributable to declinesincreases in the fair value of derivatives hedging inflation risk, foreign exchange and credit risk, and unfavorable claims experience in Asia in the first three months, partially offset by more favorable experience in Australia. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in an increase in income before income taxes of $1 million and $2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Traditional Reinsurance
Income before income taxes increased by $13 million, or 38.2%, and for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 and was consistent for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The increase in income before income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2020, was the result of net favorable experience across the segment, mainly in Australia across most product lines, as compared to the same period in 2019. Income before income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was flat as compared to the same period in 2019 due to unfavorable claims experience in Asia in the first three months of 2020, offset by favorable experience in Australia for the year across most product lines. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in an increase in income before income taxes of $2 million and $1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Net premiums increased by $1 million, or 0.2%, and decreased by $10 million, or 0.8%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. Premiums for the six months ended June 30, 2020, are reflective of premium reductions in Australia group business as a result of new legislation effective July 2019 and April 2020 as well as unfavorable foreign currency exchange fluctuations, partially offset by new business growth in Asia. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in a decrease in net premiums of $12 million and $28 million for the three and six months of 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Net premiums earned from the reinsurance of critical illness (morbidity risk) in the segment, which is offered primarily in South Korea, Australia, China and Hong Kong, totaled $246 million and $243 million for the second quarter and $502 million and $495 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Critical illness coverage provides a benefit in the event of the diagnosis of a pre-defined critical illness.
Net investment income, increased by $3 million, or 12.5%net and investment related gains (losses), and $4 million, or 8.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increases were due to an increase in the invested asset base, partially offset by a lower investment yield and foreign currency exchange fluctuations. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in a decrease in net investment income of $1 million and $2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Other revenues decreased by $2 million, or 50.0%, and increased by $2 million, or 50.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. Fluctuations in other revenues are driven by foreign currency gains and losses in each period. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations had a negligible effect in other revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.

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Loss ratios for this segment were 84.7% and 93.7% for the second quarter and 86.0% and 88.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The decrease in the loss ratio for the second quarter was primarily due to unfavorable experience adjustments in Asia in the second quarter of 2019 as well as favorable experience in Australia in the current year, as compared to the same period in 2019. Based on client reporting received to date, the impact of COVID-19 claims was not material to the segment during the second quarter of 2020. The decrease in the loss ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily due to unfavorable experience adjustments in Asia in the second quarter of 2019 as well as favorable experience in Australia in the current year, partially offset by unfavorable claims experience on a large treaty in Asia in the first three months of 2020.
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses as a percentage of net premiums were 5.6% and (1.9%) for the second quarter and 6.7% and 3.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The ratio of policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses as a percentage of net premiums fluctuates periodically due to timing of client company reporting and variations in the mixture of business.
Other operating expenses decreased $3 million, or 6.8%, and $3 million, or 3.6%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periodsprior period.
Foreign currency fluctuations can result in 2019, with the current periods benefiting from lower travel expenses primarily attributable to COVID-19 as well as lower incentive-based compensation expense. Other operating expenses as a percentage of net premiums totaled 6.8% and 7.0% for the second quarter and 6.4% and 6.5% for the first six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The timing of premium flows and the level of costs associated with the entrance into and development of new markets within the segment may cause other operating expenses as a percentage of net premiums to fluctuate over periods of time.
Financial Solutions Reinsurance
Income before income taxes increased by $24 million and decreased by $7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increase in income before income taxes for the second quarter was primarily due to new business growthvariances in the segment and increases in the market value of derivatives. The decrease in the first six months was primarily due to declines in the market value of derivatives, partially offset by higher income from business growth in the segment.financial statement line items. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations resulted in an increase (decrease) in income before income taxes of $(1) million and $1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periods in 2019.2020. Unless otherwise stated, all amounts discussed below are net of foreign currency fluctuations.
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Traditional Reinsurance
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$616 $607 $$1,225 $1,243 $(18)
Investment income, net of related expenses34 27 67 54 13 
Investment related gains (losses), net— — — (1)— (1)
Other revenues
Total revenues653 636 17 1,300 1,303 (3)
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits578 514 64 1,096 1,069 27 
Interest credited— — — — — — 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses41 34 84 83 
Other operating expenses46 41 91 80 11 
Total benefits and expenses665 589 76 1,271 1,232 39 
Income (loss) before income taxes$(12)$47 $(59)$29 $71 $(42)
Key metrics:
Life insurance in force$516.1 billion$649.5 billion
Claims and other policy benefits as a percentage of net premiums (“loss ratios”)93.8 %84.7 %89.5 %86.0 %
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses as a percentage of net premiums6.7 %5.6 %6.9 %6.7 %
Other operating expenses as a percentage of net premiums7.5 %6.8 %7.4 %6.4 %
The decrease in income before income taxes is primarily the result of net unfavorable claims experience in Asia, primarily in India. The decrease for the first six months is also the result of year to date decreases in net premiums decreased $13 millionin Australia.

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Revenues
The increase in net premiums for the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020 is primarily the due to new business production partially offset by a reduction in premiums in Australia. Premiums for the first six months of 2021 was primarily due to premium reductions in Australia group business as a result of the non-renewal of two large group treaties effective June 30, 2020.
The segment added new life business production, measured by face amount of insurance in force, of $10.9 billion and increased$16.6 billion during the second quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $18.5 billion, and $32.3 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, due to new business production and in force transactions offset by $27 millionlapses, recaptures and non-renewal of two large group treaties in Australia.
Benefits and expenses
The increases in the loss ratio for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periods in 2019. 2020, were primarily due to unfavorable claims experience in Asia. While the cause of death is not yet available for all claims, the Company estimates that approximately $63 million of claims, of which approximately $57 million were incurred in India, for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were attributable to COVID-19 or COVID-19 related factors.
Financial Solutions
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in millions)202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$48 $31 $17 $101 $105 $(4)
Investment income, net of related expenses31 21 10 59 38 21 
Investment related gains (losses), net15 15 — 27 (18)45 
Other revenues10 21 18 
Total revenues104 75 29 208 143 65 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits42 32 10 88 94 (6)
Interest credited15 11 30 24 
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses11 22 19 
Other operating expenses
Total benefits and expenses73 49 24 149 142 
Income (loss) before income taxes$31 $26 $$59 $$58 
The decreaseincrease in income before income taxes for the second quarter was primarily due to slowed newcontinued growth in the business. The increase in income before income taxes for the first six months of 20202021 was attributabledue to newfavorable fluctuations in the fair value of derivatives and continued growth and favorable experience on existing asset-intensive transactionsbusiness in Asia. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations increased net premiums by $1 million and $1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Net investment income increased $10 million, or 90.9%, and $17 million, or 81.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019 primarily due to an increase in invested asset base, partially offset by a lower investment yield. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations had a negligible impact on net investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019.
Other revenues, which primarily represents fees earned on financial reinsurance transactions, increased by $3 million, or 60.0%, and $6 million, or 50.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. At June 30, 2020 and 2019, theThe amount of reinsurance assumed from client companies, as measured by pre-tax statutory surplus, risk based capital and other financial reinsurance structures was $1.6 billion and $3.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and $3.1 billion,2020, respectively. Fees earned from this business can vary significantly depending on the size, complexity and timing of the transactions and the timing of their completion and, therefore, can fluctuate from period to period.
Revenues
Claims and other policy benefits decreased by $5 million and increased by $25 millionThe increase in net premiums for the second quarter is attributable to a higher contribution from single premium asset-intensive transactions in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2019. 2020.
The decreaseincrease in investment related gains (losses), net for the six month period ended June 30, 2021, is primarily due to favorable fluctuations in the fair value of credit default and CPI swap derivatives due to tightening credit spreads and higher future inflation expectations.
Benefits and expenses
The increase in claims and other policy benefits in the second quarter was primarily due to slowed new business. Theis the result of an increase in the first six months of 2020 was attributable to newreserves from single premium asset-intensive transactions in Asia.
Other operating expenses decreased by $3 million, or 75.0%, and $4 million, or 44.4%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2019, respectively, with the current periods benefiting from lower travel expenses primarily attributable to COVID-19 as well as lower incentive-based compensation expense. The timing of transactions and the level of costs associated with the entrance into and development of new markets and new transactions within the segment may cause other operating expenses to fluctuate over periods of time.2020.
Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other revenues primarily include investment income from unallocated invested assets, investment related gains and losses and service fees. Corporate and Other expenses consist of the offset to capital charges allocated to the operating segments within the policy acquisition costs and other insurance income line item, unallocated overhead and executive costs, interest expense

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interest expense related to debt, and the investment income and expense associated with the Company’s collateral finance and securitization transactions and service business expenses. Additionally, Corporate and Other includes results from certain wholly-owned subsidiaries, such as RGAx,RGAX, and joint ventures that, among other activities, develop and market technology, and provide consulting and outsourcing solutions for the insurance and reinsurance industries. In the past two years, theThe Company has increased its investment and expenditures in this area in an effort to both support its clients and accelerate the development of new solutions and services to increase consumer engagement within the life insurance industry.industry and hence generate new future revenue streams.
(dollars in millions)Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 202120202021 vs 2020202120202021 vs 2020
Revenues:
Net premiums$— $— $— $— $— $— 
Investment income, net of related expenses48 48 — 206 106 100 
Investment related gains (losses), net64 22 42 337 (45)382 
Other revenues29 20 39 21 18 
Total revenues141 90 51 582 82 500 
Benefits and expenses:
Claims and other policy benefits— — — — — — 
Interest credited(2)(3)
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance income(26)(29)(54)(57)
Other operating expenses86 69 17 156 131 25 
Interest expense43 42 88 83 
Collateral finance and securitization expense(2)10 (5)
Total benefits and expenses106 89 17 197 172 25 
Income (loss) before income taxes$35 $$34 $385 $(90)$475 
(dollars in millions) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenues:        
Net premiums $
 $
 $
 $
Investment income, net of related expenses 48
 55
 106
 98
Investment related gains (losses), net 22
 (6) (45) (7)
Other revenues 20
 13
 21
 39
Total revenues 90
 62
 82
 130
Benefits and expenses:        
Claims and other policy benefits 
 
 
 
Interest credited 3
 6
 5
 11
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance income (29) (29) (57) (58)
Other operating expenses 69
 75
 131
 146
Interest expense 42
 43
 83
 83
Collateral finance and securitization expense 4
 8
 10
 16
Total benefits and expenses 89
 103
 172
 198
Income (loss) before income taxes $1
 $(41) $(90) $(68)
Income (loss)The increase in income before income taxes increasedfor the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021, is primarily due to an increase in total revenues and partially offset by $42an increase in other operating expenses.
The increase in net investment income for the first six months of 2021 includes a reclassification of approximately $92 million and decreasedof pre-tax unrealized gains on certain limited partnerships, for which the Company uses the equity method of accounting, from AOCI to net investment income. The unrealized gains should have been recognized directly in net investment income in the same prior periods they were reported as earnings by $22 millionthe investees.
The increase in investment related gains (losses), net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared2021, includes $27 million and $131 million, respectively, of changes in the carrying value of investments in limited partnerships considered to be investment companies. $70 million of the changes in the carrying value recognized in the first quarter relates to an adjustment to the same periodscarrying value from cost less impairments to a fair value approach, using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share or its equivalent, which should have been recognized in 2019.prior periods. The remaining increase in income (loss) before income taxes for the second quarter was primarily due to increases in investment related gains and other revenues, and a decrease in other operating expenses, partially offset by lower investment income. The decrease in income (loss) before income taxes for the first six months was primarily due to an increase in investment related losses and a decrease in other revenue, partially offset by increased investment income and lower other operating expenses.
Net investment income decreased by $7 million, or 12.7%, and increased by $8 million, or 8.2%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared2021, is attributable to the same periods in 2019. Thegains on sales of fixed maturity securities, a decrease in the second quarter was largely attributableallowance for credit losses on mortgage loans as a result of assumption updates due to lower yield on unallocated invested assets. the improving view of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and changes in the fair value of derivatives and equity securities.
The increase in the first six months was largely attributable to a higher volume of unallocated invested assets.
Net investment related gains (losses) increased by $28 million and decreased by $38 millionother operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increase in the second quarter gains2021, was primarily due to an increase in net gains on the sale of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale and other investments of $2 million and an increase in the fair value of equity securities and derivatives hedging interest of $28 million, partially offset by an increase in the valuation allowance on mortgage loans of $7 million which is primarily attributed to the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Decrease in the first six months of 2020 was primarily due to an increase in the allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities available-for-sale of $23 million, an increase in the valuation allowance on mortgage loans of $12 million, primarily attributable to the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, and decreases in the fair value of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale and derivatives hedging interest rate risk of $21 million, which were offset by $14 million in net gains on the sale of fixed maturity securities and other investments.
Other revenues increased by $7 million and decreased by $18 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The increase in the second quarter was primarily due to favorable foreign exchange rate fluctuation and an increase in the cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance policies of $5 million. The decrease in the first six months of 2020 was mainly due to a $7 million decrease in the cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance policies. Additionally, prior year results included a recapture of a collateral finance transaction, which resulted in a $13 million fee paid to the Company. The Company’s RGAx operations contributed $9 million and $16 million to other revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

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Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020, was consistent with the same period in 2019. Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expense increased $1 million, or 1.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. Fluctuations period over period were attributable to the offset to capital charges allocated to the operating segments.
Other operating expenses decreased by $6 million, or 8.0%, and $15 million, or 10.3%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decrease in other operating expenses for both periods presented was primarily due to lower incentive-basedincentive compensation expense as well as lower travel expenses, consulting fees and contract labor expenses.expense.
Interest expense decreased by $1 million, or 2.3%, and was flat for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to the variability in tax-related interest expense.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview

The Company believes that cash flows from the source of funds available to it will provide sufficient cash flows for the next twelve months to satisfy the current liquidity requirements of the Company under various scenarios that include the potential risk of early recapture of reinsurance treaties, market events and higher than expected claims associated with the pandemic. Given the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the related volatility in the financial markets, the Company increased itscontinues to maintain a higher cash and cash equivalents to $4.3 billion as of June 30, 2020, compared to $1.4 billion as of December 31, 2019, an increase of $2.9 billion.equivalent balance than its historical balances. The Company performs periodic liquidity stress testing to ensure its asset portfolio includes sufficient high quality liquid assets that could be utilized to bolster its liquidity position under stress scenarios. These assets could be utilized as collateral for secured borrowing transactions with various third parties or by selling the securities in the open market if needed. The Company’s liquidity requirements have been and will continue to be funded through net cash flows from operations. However, in the event of significant unanticipated cash requirements, the Company has multiple liquidity alternatives available based on market conditions and the amount and timing
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of the liquidity need. These alternatives include borrowings under committed credit facilities, secured borrowings, the ability to issue long-term debt, preferred securities or common equity and, the sale of invested assets subject to market conditions.
In order to enhance the Company’s strong capital and liquidity position, the Company executed two capital market transactions during the quarter. On June 5, 2020, the Company completed an offering of its common stock and received net proceeds of $481 million, and on June 9, 2020, completed a senior debt offering and received net proceeds of $593 million.
Current Market Environment
The current low interest rate environment in select markets, primarily the U.S., Canada and Europe, continues to put downward pressure on the Company’s investment yield. The Company’s average investment yield, excluding spread business, for the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, was 4.07%5.15%, 31108 basis points belowhigher compared to the same period in 2019 due2020. The increase in average yield is primarily attributable to lowerthe aforementioned accounting correction associated with equity method limited partnerships and an increase in the average invested asset base and overall yield, primarily attributable to an increase in variable investment income from limited partnerships.in the current year. However, the current interest rate environment continues to put downward pressure on the Company’s investment yield. The Company’s insurance liabilities, in particular its annuity products, are sensitive to changing market factors. Gross unrealized gains on fixed maturity securities available-for-sale increaseddecreased from $4.5$7.4 billion at December 31, 20192020, to $5.9$5.8 billion at June 30, 2020.2021. Similarly, gross unrealized losses decreasedincreased from $110$197 million at December 31, 20192020, to $448$267 million at June 30, 2020.2021.
The Company continues to be in a position to hold any investment security showing an unrealized loss until recovery, provided it remains comfortable with the credit of the issuer. As indicated above, gross unrealized gains on fixed maturity securities of $5.9$5.8 billion remain well in excess of gross unrealized losses of $448$267 million as of June 30, 2020.2021. The Company does not rely on short-term funding or commercial paper and to date it has experienced no liquidity pressure, nor does it anticipate such pressure in the foreseeable future.
The Company projects its reserves to be sufficient, and it would not expect to write down deferred acquisition costs or be required to take any actions to augment capital, even if interest rates remain at current levels for the next five years, assuming all other factors remain constant. While the Company has felt the pressures of sustained low interest rates and volatile equity markets and may continue to do so, its business and results of operations are not overly sensitive to these risks. Mortality and morbidity risks continue to be the most significant risk for the Company. Although management believes the Company’s current capital base is adequate to support its business at current operating levels, it continues to monitor new business opportunities and any associated new capital needs that could arise from the changing financial landscape.
The Holding Company
RGA is an insurance holding company whose primary uses of liquidity include, but are not limited to, the immediate capital needs of its operating companies, dividends paid to its shareholders, repurchase of common stock and interest payments on its indebtedness. The primary sources of RGA’s liquidity include proceeds from its capital-raising efforts, interest income on undeployed corporate investments, interest income received on surplus notes with RGA Reinsurance, RCM and Rockwood Re and dividends from operating subsidiaries. Total interest and dividend income increased by $147 million and $342 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same periods in 2019 primarily due to cash dividends received from

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operating subsidiaries. As the Company continues its growth efforts, RGA will continue to be dependent upon these sources of liquidity. The following tables provide comparative information for RGA (dollars in millions):
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Interest and dividend income$32 $183 $64 $408 
Interest expense51 50 103 100 
Capital contributions to subsidiaries18 33 
Issuance of unaffiliated debt— 598 — 598 
Dividends to shareholders47 43 95 87 
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses— 481 — 481 
Purchase of treasury stock— 153 
  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Interest and dividend income $183
 $36
 $408
 $66
Interest expense 50
 52
 100
 100
Capital contributions to subsidiaries 18
 18
 33
 39
Issuance of unaffiliated debt 598
 599
 598
 599
Dividends to shareholders 43
 38
 87
 75
Issuance of common stock, net of expenses 481
 
 481
 
Repurchases of treasury stock 
 
 153
 50
  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Cash and invested assets $1,513
 $554
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Cash and invested assets$611 $1,308 
See Item 15, Schedule II “Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant” in the 20192020 Annual Report for additional financial information related to RGA.
The undistributed earnings of substantially all of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries have been reinvested indefinitely in those non-U.S. operations, as described in Note 9 “Income Tax” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 20192020 Annual Report. As U.S. Tax Reform generally eliminates U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries, the Company does not expect to incur material income taxes if these funds are repatriated.
RGA endeavors to maintain a capital structure that provides financial and operational flexibility to its subsidiaries, credit ratings that support its competitive position in the financial services marketplace, and shareholder returns. As part of the Company’s capital deployment strategy, it has in recent years repurchased shares of RGA common stock and paid dividends to RGA shareholders, as authorized by the board of directors. RGA’s current share repurchase program, which was approved by the board of directors in January 2019, authorizes the repurchase of up to $400 million of common stock. On May 6, 2020,August 3, 2021, the Company announced that is has suspended stock repurchases until further notice.the lifting of the existing suspension on share repurchases. The pace of repurchase activity depends on
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various factors such as the level of available cash, an evaluation of the costs and benefits associated with alternative uses of excess capital, such as acquisitions and in force reinsurance transactions, and RGA’s stock price.
Details underlying dividend and share repurchase program activity were as follows (in millions, except share data):
Six months ended June 30,
20212020
Dividends to shareholders$95 $87 
Purchase of treasury stock (1)
— 153 
Total amount paid to shareholders$95 $240 
Number of treasury shares purchased (1)
— 1,074,413 
Average price per share$— $142.05 
 Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019
Dividends to shareholders$87
 $75
Repurchases of treasury stock153
 50
Total amount paid to shareholders$240
 $125
    
Number of shares repurchased1,074,413
 344,237
Average price per share$142.05
 $145.25
(1) Excludes shares utilized to execute and settle certain stock incentive awards.
On June 5, 2020, the Company completed a public offering of 6,172,840 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, at a public offering price of $81.00 per share.  The Company received net proceeds of approximately $481 million. The Company granted the Underwritersunderwriters an option to purchase from the Company, within 30 days after the Underwritingunderwriting Agreement dated June 2, 2020, up to an additional 925,926 shares of common stock at the offering price of $81.00 per share. The Underwriters’underwriters’ option was not exercised and expired on July 2, 2020. The Company anticipates usingutilized the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes.
In July 2020,2021, RGA’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70$0.73 per share. All future payments of dividends are at the discretion of RGA’s board of directors and will depend on the Company’s earnings, capital requirements, insurance regulatory conditions, operating conditions, and other such factors as the board of directors may deem relevant. The amount of dividends that RGA can pay will depend in part on the operations of its reinsurance subsidiaries. See Note 3 – “Equity” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information on the Company’s share repurchase program.

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Debt
Certain of the Company’s debt agreements contain financial covenant restrictions related to, among others, liens, the issuance and disposition of stock of restricted subsidiaries, minimum requirements of consolidated net worth, maximum ratios of debt to capitalization and change of control provisions. The Company is required to maintain a minimum consolidated net worth, as defined in the debt agreements, of $5.3 billion, calculated as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. Also, consolidated indebtedness, calculated as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, cannot exceed 35% of the sum of the Company’s consolidated indebtedness plus adjusted consolidated stockholders’ equity. A material ongoing covenant default could require immediate payment of the amount due, including principal, under the various agreements. Additionally, the Company’s debt agreements contain cross-acceleration covenants, which would make outstanding borrowings immediately payable in the event of a material uncured covenant default under any of the agreements, including, but not limited to, non-payment of certain other indebtedness when demanded, anddue for an amount in excess of the amounts set forth in those agreements, bankruptcy proceedings, or any other event whichthat results in the acceleration of the maturity of such other indebtedness.
As of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had $3.6$3.2 billion and $3.0$3.6 billion, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under its debt agreements and was in compliance with all covenants under those agreements. As of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the average net interest rate on long-term debt outstanding was 4.54%4.48% and 4.82%4.54%, respectively. The ability of the Company to make debt principal and interest payments depends on the earnings and surplus of subsidiaries, investment earnings on undeployed capital proceeds, available liquidity at the holding company, and the Company’s ability to raise additional funds.
On June 9, 2020, RGA issued 3.15% Senior Notes due June 15, 2030, with a face amount of $600 million. This security has been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The net proceeds were approximately $593 million and will bewere used in part to repay the Company’s $400 million 5.000% senior notes due in the second quarter of 2021, and the remainder will be used for general corporate purposes. Capitalized issue costs were approximately $5 million.
On May 15, 2019, RGA issued 3.9% Senior Notes due May 15, 2029, with a face amount of $600 million. This security has been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The net proceeds were approximately $594 million and were used in part to repay upon maturity the Company’s $400 million 6.45% Senior Notes that mature in November 2019. The remainder will bewas used for general corporate purposes. Capitalized issue costs were approximately $5 million.
The Company enters into derivative agreements with counterparties that reference either the Company’s debt rating or its financial strength rating. If either rating is downgraded in the future, it could trigger certain terms in the Company’s derivative agreements, which could negatively affect overall liquidity. For the majority of the Company’s derivative agreements, there is a termination event at the Company’s option, should the long-term senior debt ratings drop below either BBB+ (S&P) or Baa1 (Moody’s) or the financial strength ratings drop below either A- (S&P) or A3 (Moody’s).
The Company may borrow up to $850 million in cash and obtain letters of credit in multiple currencies on its revolving credit facility that matures in August 2023. As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company had no cash borrowings outstanding and $20$21 million in issued, but undrawn, letters of credit under this facility.
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Based on the historic cash flows and the current financial results of the Company, management believes RGA’s cash flows will be sufficient to enable RGA to meet its obligations for at least the next 12twelve months.
Credit and Committed Facilities
At June 30, 2020,2021, the Company maintained an $850 million syndicated revolving credit facility and certain committed letter of credit facilities aggregating to $879 million.$1.1 billion. See Note 13 “Debt” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 20192020 Annual Report for further information about these facilities.
The Company has obtained bank letters of credit in favor of various affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies from which the Company assumes business. These letters of credit represent guarantees of performance under the reinsurance agreements and allow ceding companies to take statutory reserve credits. Certain of these letters of credit contain financial covenant restrictions similar to those described in the “Debt” discussion above. At June 30, 2020,2021, there were approximately $51$23 million of outstanding bank letters of credit in favor of third parties. Additionally, in accordance with applicable regulations, the Company utilizes letters of credit to secure statutory reserve credits when it retrocedes business to its affiliated subsidiaries. The Company cedes business to its affiliates to help reduce the amount of regulatory capital required in certain jurisdictions, such as the U.S. and the UK. The Company believes the capital required to support the business in the affiliates reflects more realistic expectations than the original jurisdiction of the business, where capital requirements are often considered to be quite conservative. As of June 30, 2020, $1.42021, $1.5 billion in letters of credit from various banks were outstanding, but undrawn, backing reinsurance between the various subsidiaries of the Company.
Cash Flows
The Company’s principal cash inflows from its reinsurance operations include premiums and deposit funds received from ceding companies. The primary liquidity concerns with respect to these cash flows are early recapture of the reinsurance contract by the ceding company and lapses of annuity products reinsured by the Company. The Company’s principal cash inflows from its invested

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assets result from investment income and the maturity and sales of invested assets. The primary liquidity concerns with respect to these cash inflows relates to the risk of default by debtors and interest rate volatility. The Company manages these risks very closely. See “Investments” and “Interest Rate Risk” below.
Additional sources of liquidity to meet unexpected cash outflows in excess of operating cash inflows and current cash and equivalents on hand include selling short-term investments or fixed maturity securities andalso includes drawing funds under a revolving credit facility, under which the Company had availability of $830$829 million as of June 30, 2020.2021. The Company also has $500$419 million of funds available through collateralized borrowings from the FHLB as of June 30, 2020.2021. As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company could have borrowed these additional amounts without violating any of its existing debt covenants.
The Company’s principal cash outflows relate to the payment of claims liabilities, interest credited, operating expenses, income taxes, dividends to shareholders, purchases of treasury stock and principal and interest under debt and other financing obligations. The Company seeks to limit its exposure to loss on any single insured and to recover a portion of benefits paid by ceding reinsurance to other insurance enterprises or reinsurers under excess coverage and coinsurance contracts (See Note 2 “Significant Accounting Policies and Pronouncements” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 20192020 Annual Report). The Company performs annual financial reviews of its retrocessionaires to evaluate financial stability and performance. The Company has never experienced a material default in connection with retrocession arrangements, nor has it experienced any difficulty in collecting claims recoverable from retrocessionaires; however, no assurance can be given as to the future performance of such retrocessionaires nor to the recoverability of future claims. The Company’s management believes its cash and cash equivalents along with its current sources of liquidity are adequate to meet its cash requirements for the next 12 months.twelve months, despite the uncertainty associated with the pandemic.
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Summary of Primary Sources and Uses of Liquidity and Capital
The Company’s primary sources and uses of liquidity and capital are summarized as follows:
 For the six months ended June 30,For the six months ended June 30,
 2020 201920212020
 (Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)
Sources:Sources:   Sources:
Net cash provided by operating activities$2,330 $2,579 
Net cash provided by operating activities$2,579
 $970
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net481
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net— 481 
Proceeds from long-term debt issuance598
 599
Proceeds from long-term debt issuance— 598 
Exercise of stock options, net1
 2
Exercise of stock options, net— 
Change in cash collateral for derivative positions and other arrangements93
 
Change in cash collateral for derivative positions and other arrangements184 93 
Cash provided by changes in universal life and other   Cash provided by changes in universal life and other
investment type policies and contracts575
 
investment type policies and contracts79 575 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 7
Total sources4,327
 1,578
Total sources2,593 4,327 
    
Uses:Uses:   Uses:
Net cash used in investing activities1,024
 764
Net cash used in investing activities2,173 1,024 
Dividends to stockholders87
 75
Dividends to stockholders95 87 
Repayment of collateral finance and securitization notes160
 53
Repayment of collateral finance and securitization notes65 160 
Debt issuance costs5
 5
Debt issuance costs— 
Principal payments of long-term debt1
 1
Principal payments of long-term debt401 
Purchases of treasury stock162
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Change in cash collateral for derivatives and other arrangements
 80
Purchases of treasury stock162 
Cash used for changes in universal life and other   
investment type policies and contracts
 134
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash24
 
Total uses1,463
 1,180
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash11 24 
Total uses2,747 1,463 
Net change in cash and cash equivalentsNet change in cash and cash equivalents$2,864
 $398
Net change in cash and cash equivalents$(154)$2,864 
Cash Flows from Operations The principal cash inflows from the Company’s reinsurance activities come from premiums, investment and fee income, annuity considerations and deposit funds. The principal cash outflows relate to the liabilities associated with various life and health insurance, annuity and disability products, operating expenses, income tax payments and interest on outstanding debt obligations. The primary liquidity concern with respect to these cash flows is the risk of shortfalls in premiums and investment income, particularly in periods with abnormally high claims levels.
Cash Flows from Investments The principal cash inflows from the Company’s investment activities come from repayments of principal on invested assets, proceeds from maturities of invested assets, sales of invested assets and settlements of freestanding derivatives. The principal cash outflows relate to purchases of investments, issuances of policy loans and settlements of freestanding

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derivatives. The Company typically has a net cash outflow from investing activities because cash inflows from insurance operations are reinvested in accordance with its asset/liability management discipline to fund insurance liabilities. The Company closely monitors and manages these risks through its credit risk management process. The primary liquidity concerns with respect to these cash flows are the risk of default by debtors and market disruption, which could make it difficult for the Company to sell investments.
Financing Cash Flows The principal cash inflows from the Company’s financing activities come from issuances of RGA debt and equity securities, and deposit funds associated with universal life and other investment type policies and contracts. The principal cash outflows come from repayments of debt, payments of dividends to stockholders, purchases of treasury stock, and withdrawals associated with universal life and other investment type policies and contracts. A primary liquidity concern with respect to these cash flows is the risk of early contractholder and policyholder withdrawal.
Contractual Obligations
The Company’s obligation for long-term debt, including interest, increased by $522 million since December 31, 2019, primarily related to the June 2020 issuance of senior notes as previously discussed. The Company’s obligation for collateral financing decreased by $193 million since December 31, 2019, as a result of a repayment during 2020. The Company’s obligation for other investment related commitments decreased by $181 million since December 31, 2019, primarily related to a decrease in the Company’s commitment to fund investments of commercial mortgage loans as well as bank loans and private placements. There were no other material changes in the Company’s contractual obligations from those reported in the 20192020 Annual Report.Report, except for the following:

The Company’s contractual obligations associated with interest sensitive liabilities increased from $37.1 billion at December 2020 to $41.7 billion as of June 30, 2021, primarily due to a large asset-intensive transaction completed in the second quarter. The majority of the payments due under these commitments are expected to occur beyond five years.

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The Company’s contractual obligations associated with limited partnerships and other investment related commitments increased from $1.1 billion at December 2020 to $1.8 billion as of June 30, 2021, primarily due to an increase in new investment opportunities in the current period. The majority of the payments due under these commitments are expected to occur within the next twelve months.
Asset / Liability Management
The Company actively manages its cash and invested assets using an approach that is intended to balance quality, diversification, asset/liability matching, liquidity and investment return. The goals of the investment process are to optimize after-tax, risk-adjusted investment income and after-tax, risk-adjusted total return while managing the assets and liabilities on a cash flow and duration basis.
The Company has established target asset portfolios for its operating segments, which represent the investment strategies intended to profitably fund its liabilities within acceptable risk parameters. These strategies include objectives and limits for effective duration, yield curve sensitivity and convexity, liquidity, asset sector concentration and credit quality.
The Company’s asset-intensive products are primarily supported by investments in fixed maturity securities reflected on the Company’s balance sheet and under funds withheld arrangements with the ceding company. Investment guidelines are established to structure the investment portfolio based upon the type, duration and behavior of products in the liability portfolio so as to achieve targeted levels of profitability. The Company manages the asset-intensive business to provide a targeted spread between the interest rate earned on investments and the interest rate credited to the underlying interest-sensitive contract liabilities. The Company periodically reviews models projecting different interest rate scenarios and their effect on profitability. Certain of these asset-intensive agreements, primarily in the U.S. and Latin America Financial Solutions operating segment, are generally funded by fixed maturity securities that are withheld by the ceding company.
The Company’s liquidity position (cash and cash equivalents)equivalents and short-term investments) was $4.3$3.4 billion and $1.4$3.6 billion at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. Given the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the related volatility in the financial markets, the Company has increased its liquidity position. Liquidity needs are determined from valuation analyses conducted by operational units and are driven by product portfolios. Periodic evaluations of demand liabilities and short-term liquid assets are designed to adjust specific portfolios, as well as their durations and maturities, in response to anticipated liquidity needs.
See “Securities Borrowing, Lending and Other” in Note 4 “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information related to the Company’s securities borrowing, lending and repurchase/reverse repurchase programs. In addition to its security agreements with third parties, certain RGA’s subsidiaries have entered into intercompany securities lending agreements to more efficiently source securities for lending to third parties and to provide for more efficient regulatory capital management.
The Company is a member of the FHLB and holds $91$84 million of FHLB common stock, which is included in other invested assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company has entered into funding agreements with the FHLB under guaranteed investment contracts whereby the Company has issued the funding agreements in exchange for cash and for which the FHLB has been granted a blanket lien on the Company’s commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities and commercial mortgage loans used to collateralize the Company’s obligations under the funding agreements. The Company maintains control over these pledged assets, and may use, commingle, encumber or dispose of any portion of the collateral as long as there is no event of default and the remaining qualified collateral is sufficient to satisfy the collateral maintenance level. The funding agreements and the related security agreements represented by this blanket lien provide that upon any event of default by the Company, the FHLB’s recovery is limited to the amount of the Company’s liability under the outstanding funding agreements. The amount of the Company’s liability for the funding agreements with the FHLB under guaranteed investment contracts was $1.9 billion and $1.4$1.8 billion at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,

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respectively,2020, which is included in interest-sensitive contract liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The advances on these agreements are collateralized primarily by commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage loans, and U.S. Treasury and government agency securities. The amount of collateral exceeds the liability and is dependent on the type of assets collateralizing the guaranteed investment contracts.
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Investments
Management of Investments
The Company’s investment and derivative strategies involve matching the characteristics of its reinsurance products and other obligations and to seek to closely approximate the interest rate sensitivity of the assets with estimated interest rate sensitivity of the reinsurance liabilities. The Company achieves its income objectives through strategic and tactical asset allocations, security and derivative strategies within an asset/liability management and disciplined risk management framework. Derivative strategies are employed within the Company’s risk management framework to help manage duration, currency, and other risks in assets and/or liabilities and to replicate the credit characteristics of certain assets. For a discussion of the Company’s risk management process see “Market and Credit Risk” in the “Enterprise Risk Management” section below.
The Company’s portfolio management groups work with the Enterprise Risk Management function to develop the investment policies for the assets of the Company’s domestic and international investment portfolios. All investments held by the Company, directly or in a funds withheld at interest reinsurance arrangement, are monitored for conformance with the Company’s stated investment policy limits as well as any limits prescribed by the applicable jurisdiction’s insurance laws and regulations. See Note 4 – “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Company’s investments.
Effects of COVID-19
The Company’s investment portfolios have been, and may continueCredit markets continued to be, adversely affected byrecover during the recentfirst six months of 2021 following the disruption in the global financial markets caused by the COVID-19 and uncertainty regarding its outcome. Changes in interest rates, increased market volatility or a continued slowdown in U.S. or global economic conditions may also adversely affect the values and cash flows of these assets in future periods. The Company’s corporate fixed income portfolio may be adversely impacted by ratings downgrades, increased bankruptcies and credit spread widening in distressed industries.pandemic. The Company has exposure to some of the asset classes and industries most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic such as commercial mortgage loans, emerging market debt, energy, and airlines; however, the Company’s primary exposure in these asset classes is of high quality assets. The Company had $34 million of impairment losses and changes in the credit allowance for its available-for-sale fixed maturities primarily related to high-yield energy, emerging market, and mezzanine debt securities for the six months ended June 30, 2020. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company also increased its valuation allowance on its commercial mortgage loan portfolio by approximately $30 million to $56 million as result of the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Company’s borrowers.  The Company continues to monitor and evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its investment portfolio and is working closely with its borrowers to evaluate any short-term cash flow issues.
Portfolio Composition
The Company had total cash and invested assets of $72.0$79.6 billion and $68.0$75.8 billion as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, as illustrated below (dollars in millions):
  June 30, 2020 % of Total December 31, 2019 % of Total
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale $52,346
 72.8% $51,121
 75.3%
Equity securities 130
 0.2
 320
 0.5
Mortgage loans on real estate 5,974
 8.3
 5,706
 8.3
Policy loans 1,310
 1.8
 1,319
 1.9
Funds withheld at interest 5,250
 7.3
 5,662
 8.3
Short-term investments 84
 0.1
 64
 0.1
Other invested assets 2,547
 3.5
 2,363
 3.5
Cash and cash equivalents 4,313
 6.0
 1,449
 2.1
Total cash and invested assets $71,954
 100.0% $68,004
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June 30, 2021% of TotalDecember 31, 2020% of Total
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale$58,287 73.2 %$56,735 74.8 %
Equity securities147 0.2 132 0.2 
Mortgage loans on real estate6,481 8.1 5,787 7.6 
Policy loans1,254 1.6 1,258 1.7 
Funds withheld at interest7,049 8.9 5,432 7.2 
Short-term investments184 0.2 227 0.3 
Other invested assets2,924 3.7 2,829 3.7 
Cash and cash equivalents3,254 4.1 3,408 4.5 
Total cash and invested assets$79,580 100.0 %$75,808 100.0 %
Investment Yield
The following table presents consolidated average invested assets, at amortized cost, net investment income, investment yield, variable investment income (“VII”), and investment yield excluding VII, which can vary significantly from period to period (dollars in millions). The table excludes spread related business. Spread related business is primarily associated with contracts on which the Company earns an interest rate spread between assets and liabilities. To varying degrees, fluctuations in the yield on other spread related business is generally subject to corresponding adjustments to the interest credited on the liabilities (dollars in millions).liabilities.
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 20212020  Increase/  
  (Decrease)
20212020  Increase/  
  (Decrease)
Average invested assets at amortized cost$33,587 $30,420 $3,167 $33,266 $29,923 $3,343 
Net investment income$383 $305 $78 $846 $604 $242 
Annualized investment yield (ratio of net investment income to average invested assets at amortized cost)4.64 %4.07 %57 bps5.15 %4.07 %108 bps
VII (included in net investment income)$78 $16 $62 $240 $19 $221 
Annualized investment yield excluding VII (ratio of net investment income, excluding VII, to average invested assets, excluding assets with only VII, at amortized cost)3.84 %3.99 %(15) bps3.82 %4.09 %(27) bps
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 2020 2019 
  Increase/  
  (Decrease)  
 2020 2019 
  Increase/  
  (Decrease)  
Average invested assets at amortized cost$30,420
 $28,487
 6.8 % $29,923
 $28,138
 6.3 %
Net investment income305
 307
 (0.7)% 604
 617
 (2.1)%
Investment yield (ratio of net investment income to average invested assets)4.07% 4.38%  (31) bps
 4.07% 4.43% (36) bps
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Investment yield decreasedincreased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, in comparison to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to the effect of a low interest rate environment combined with decreasedincreased variable income from limited partnerships and real estate joint ventures, which are included in other invested assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investment yield excluding variable investment income decreased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, in comparison to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to the continued low interest rate environment.
Fixed Maturity Securities Available-for-Sale
See “Fixed Maturity Securities Available-for-Sale” in Note 4 – “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for tables that provide the amortized cost, allowance for credit losses, (as of June 30, 2020), unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value of these securities and impairments in AOCI by type as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
The Company holds various types of fixed maturity securities available-for-sale and classifies them as corporate securities (“Corporate”), Canadian and Canadian provincial government securities (“Canadian government”), residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”), asset-backed securities (“ABS”), commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), U.S. government and agencies (“U.S. government”), state and political subdivisions, and other foreign government, supranational and foreign government-sponsored enterprises (“Other foreign government”). RMBS, ABS, and CMBS are collectively “structured securities.” As of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, approximately 95.1%93.9% and 95.5%94.0%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated investment portfolio of fixed maturity securities were investment grade.
Important factors in the selection of investments include diversification, quality, yield, call protection and total rate of return potential. The relative importance of these factors is determined by market conditions and the underlying reinsurance liability and existing portfolio characteristics. The Company owns floating rate securities that represent approximately 5.6%5.2% and 6.3%5.6% of the total fixed maturity securities as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. These investments have a higher degree of income variability than the other fixed income holdings in the portfolio due to fluctuations in interest payments. The Company holds floating rate investments to match specific floating rate liabilities primarily reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as collateral finance notes, as well as to enhance asset management strategies.
The largest asset class in which fixed maturity securities were invested was corporate securities, which represented approximately 62.3%63.4% and 61.4%63.9% of total fixed maturity securities as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. See “Corporate Fixed Maturity Securities” in Note 4 – “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for tables showing the major industrysector types, which comprise the corporate fixed maturity holdings as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company’s investments in Canadian government securities represented 9.3%8.4% of the fair value of total fixed maturity securities compared to 9.0%9.1% of the fair value of total fixed maturities as of December 31, 2019.2020. These assets are primarily high quality, long duration provincial strips,strip bonds, the valuation of which is closely linked to the interest rate curve. These assets are longer in duration and held primarily for asset/liability management to meet Canadian regulatory requirements.
The Company references rating agency designations in some of its investments disclosures. These designations are based on the ratings from nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, primarily Moody’s, S&P and Fitch. Structured securities held by the Company’s insurance subsidiaries that maintain the NAIC statutory basis of accounting utilize the NAIC rating methodology. The NAIC assigns designations to publicly traded as well as privately placed securities. The designations assigned by the NAIC range from class 1 to class 6, with designations in classes 1 and 2 generally considered investment grade (BBB or higher rating agency designation). NAIC designations in classes 3 through 6 are generally considered below investment grade (BB or lower rating agency designation).

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The quality of the Company’s available-for-sale fixed maturity securities portfolio, as measured at fair value and by the percentage of fixed maturity securities invested in various ratings categories, relative to the entire available-for-sale fixed maturity securitysecurities portfolio, as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 was as follows (dollars in millions):
  June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
NAIC
  Designation  
Rating Agency
Designation
Amortized Cost Estimated
Fair Value
% of Total     Amortized Cost Estimated
Fair Value
% of Total     
1AAA/AA/A$31,394 $34,862 59.8 %$29,770 $34,589 60.9 %
2BBB17,948 19,896 34.1 16,440 18,751 33.1 
3BB2,575 2,683 4.6 2,480 2,588 4.6 
4B686 678 1.2 713 697 1.2 
5CCC and lower179 159 0.3 131 102 0.2 
6In or near default15 — 14 — 
Total$52,797 $58,287 100.0 %$49,548 $56,735 100.0 %
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NAIC
  Designation  
 
Rating Agency
Designation
 Amortized Cost  
Estimated
Fair Value
 % of Total      Amortized Cost  
Estimated
     Fair  Value     
 % of Total     
1 AAA/AA/A $29,018
 $33,246
 63.5% $30,100
 $33,284
 65.2%
2 BBB 15,222
 16,555
 31.6
 14,366
 15,514
 30.3
3 BB 1,987
 1,963
 3.8
 1,706
 1,748
 3.4
4 B 560
 515
 1.0
 514
 518
 1.0
5 CCC and lower 91
 46
 0.1
 36
 23
 
6 In or near default 25
 21
 
 31
 34
 0.1
  Total $46,903
 $52,346
 100.0% $46,753
 $51,121
 100.0%

The Company’s fixed maturity portfolio includes structured securities. The following table shows the types of structured securities the Company held as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in millions): 
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 Amortized Cost 
Estimated
Fair Value
 % of Total Amortized Cost 
Estimated
Fair Value
 % of TotalAmortized CostEstimated
Fair Value
% of TotalAmortized  CostEstimated
Fair Value
% of Total
RMBS: 
     
    RMBS:
Agency $708
 $776
 11.8% $742
 $777
 10.6%Agency$623 $667 9.9 %$686 $744 11.0 %
Non-agency 1,254
 1,289
 19.4
 1,597
 1,621
 22.3
Non-agency700 710 10.5 1,049 1,073 15.8 
Total RMBS 1,962
 2,065
 31.2
 2,339
 2,398
 32.9
Total RMBS1,323 1,377 20.4 1,735 1,817 26.8 
ABS:            ABS:
Collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) 1,612
 1,558
 23.4
 1,750
 1,743
 24.0
Collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”)1,722 1,720 25.6 1,707 1,689 24.9 
ABS, excluding CLOs 1,186
 1,173
 17.6
 1,223
 1,235
 17.0
ABS, excluding CLOs1,745 1,762 26.2 1,392 1,403 20.7 
Total ABS 2,798
 2,731
 41.0
 2,973
 2,978
 41.0
Total ABS3,467 3,482 51.8 3,099 3,092 45.6 
CMBS 1,850

1,851
 27.8
 1,841
 1,899
 26.1
CMBS1,774 1,869 27.8 1,790 1,868 27.6 
Total $6,610
 $6,647
 100.0% $7,153
 $7,275
 100.0%Total$6,564 $6,728 100.0 %$6,624 $6,777 100.0 %
The Company’s RMBS portfolio includes agency-issued pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. A majority of the agency-issuedAgency-issued pass-through securities are guaranteed or otherwise supported by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association, or the Government National Mortgage Association. The principal risks inherent in holding mortgage-backed securitiesRMBS are prepayment and extension risks, which will affect the timing of when cash will be received and are dependent on the level of mortgage interest rates. Prepayment risk is the unexpected increase in principal payments from the expected, primarily as a result of owner refinancing. Extension risk relates to the unexpected slowdown in principal payments from the expected. In addition, non-agency mortgage-backed securitiesRMBS face credit risk should the borrower be unable to pay the contractual interest or principal on their obligation. The Company monitors its mortgage-backed securities to mitigate exposure to the cash flow uncertainties associated with these risks.
The Company’s ABS portfolio primarily consists of CLOs, single-family rentals, container leasing, railcar leasing, aircraft and student loans. The principal risks in holding asset-backed securitiesABS are structural, credit, capital market and interest rate risks. Structural risks include the securities’ cash flow priority in the capital structure and the inherent prepayment sensitivity of the underlying collateral. Credit risks include the adequacy and ability to realize proceeds from the collateral. Credit risks are mitigated by credit enhancements that include excess spread, over-collateralization and subordination. Capital market risks include general level of interest rates and the liquidity for these securities in the marketplace.
The Company’s CMBS portfolio primarily consists of large pool securitizations that are diverse by property type, borrower and geographic dispersion. The principal risks in holding CMBS are structural and credit risks. Structural risks include the securities’ cash flow priority in the capital structure and the inherent prepayment sensitivity of the underlying collateral. Credit risks include the adequacy and ability to realize proceeds from the collateral. The Company focuses on investment grade rated tranches that provide additional credit support beyond the equity protection in the underlying loans. These assets are viewed as an attractive alternative to other fixed income asset classes.

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As of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had $448$267 million and $110$197 million, respectively, of gross unrealized losses related to its fixed maturity securities. The Company monitors its fixed maturity securities to determine impairments in value and evaluates factors such as financial condition of the issuer, payment performance, compliance with covenants, general market and industry sector conditions, current intent and ability to hold securities, and various other subjective factors. Based on management’s judgment, securities determined to have expected credit losslosses will record an allowance for credit losslosses in the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost.
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Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
The Company’s mortgage loan portfolio consists of U.S., Canada and UK based investments primarily in commercial offices, light industrial properties and retail locations. The mortgage loan portfolio is diversified by geographic region and property type as discussed further under “Mortgage Loans on Real Estate” in Note 4 – “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Most of the mortgage loans in the Company’s portfolio range in size up to $30 million, with the average mortgage loan investment as of June 30, 2021, totaling approximately $9 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company decreased its allowance for credit losses on its commercial mortgage loan portfolio by approximately $19 million to reflect the updated outlook from the COVID-19 pandemic. 
The Company continues to monitor and evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its investment portfolio and is working closely with its borrowers to evaluate any short-term cash flow issues. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company modified the payment terms of one commercial mortgage loan, with a carrying value of approximately $10 million in response to COVID-19. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company modified the payments terms of approximately 52 commercial mortgage loans, with a carrying value of approximately $660 million in response to COVID-19. These loans met the criteria established in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) and were not considered a troubled debt restructuring. In accordance with the CARES Act criteria, these loans were not more than 30 days past due at December 31, 2019, and the modifications included deferral or delayed payments of principal or interest on the loan. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company’s recorded investment in mortgage loans, gross of unamortized deferred loan origination fees and expenses and allowance for credit losses, were distributed geographically as follows (dollars in millions):
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Recorded
Investment
% of TotalRecorded
Investment
% of Total
U.S. Region:
West$2,361 36.1 %$2,253 38.5 %
South2,235 34.2 2,040 34.8 
Midwest1,204 18.4 1,027 17.5 
Northeast410 6.3 277 4.7 
Subtotal - U.S.6,210 95.0 5,597 95.5 
Canada208 3.2 188 3.2 
United Kingdom117 1.8 76 1.3 
Other— — — 
Total$6,537 100.0 %$5,861 100.0 %
See “Allowance for Credit Losses and Impairments” in Note 2 – “Significant Accounting Policies and Pronouncements” of the Company’s 2020 Annual Report for information regarding the Company’s policy for allowance for credit losses and impairments on mortgage loans.
See “Mortgage Loans on Real Estate” in Note 4 – “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding allowance for credit losses and impairments.
Impairments and Allowance for Credit Losses
The Company’s determination of whether a decline in value necessitates the recording of an allowance for credit losses includes an analysis of whether the issuer is current on its contractual payments, evaluating whether it is probable that the Company will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the security and analyzing the overall ability of the Company to recover the amortized cost of the investment. See “Allowance for Credit Losses and Impairments – Fixed Maturity Securities Available-for-Sale”Impairments” in Note 12“Business“Significant Accounting Policies and BasisPronouncements” of Presentation”the Company’s 2020 Annual Report for additional information. The table below summarizes impairmentinvestment related (gains) losses, net, for impairments and changes in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities, other impairment losses and changes in the mortgage loan provisionallowance for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (dollars in millions).
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Impairments and change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities$(5)$— $(3)$34 
Other impairment losses and changes in provision(1)(2)
Change in mortgage loan allowance for credit losses(2)17 (19)30 
Total$(8)$22 $(24)$69 
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Impairment losses and change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities$
 $
 $34
 $9
Other impairment losses5
 5
 5
 7
Change in mortgage loan provision17
 1
 30
 1
Total$22
 $6
 $69
 $17
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The impairmentdecrease in mortgage loan allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was primarily due to the updated outlook from the COVID-19 pandemic. The impairments and change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities for the six months ended June 30, 2020, includes $1 million in impairment losses on securities the Company intended to sell and an increase of $33 million in the allowance for credit losseswere primarily related to high-yield securities as a result of the uncertainty in the global markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fixed maturity impairmentIn addition, the increase in mortgage loan allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2019, were primarily related to a U.S. utility company. The other impairment losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, and three months ended June 30, 2019, werewas primarily due to impairments on limited partnerships. The other impairment losses for the six months ended June 30, 2019, were primarily due to impairments on real estate joint ventures and limited partnerships. The change in mortgage loan provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, was due to an increase in the mortgage loan valuation allowance due to the current market conditions related toestimated impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.
See “Unrealized Losses for Fixed Maturity Securities Available-for-Sale” in Note 4 – “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for tables that present the estimated fair valuesvalue and gross unrealized losses including impairment losses reported in AOCI, for securities that have estimated fair values below amortized cost, by class and grade, as well as the length of time the related estimated fair value has remained below amortized cost as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
As of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company classified approximately 4.8%6.7% and 6.1%5.9%, respectively, of its fixed maturity securities in the Level 3 category (refer to Note 6 – “Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information). These securities primarily consist of private placement corporate securities, bank loans, and Canadian provincial stripsstrip bonds with inactive trading markets.
See “Securities Borrowing, Lending and Other”Repurchase Agreements” in Note 4 – “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information related to the Company’s securities borrowing, lending, and repurchase/reverse repurchase programs.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
The Company’s mortgage loan portfolio consists of U.S., Canada and United Kingdom based investments primarily in commercial offices, light industrial properties and retail locations. The mortgage loan portfolio is diversified by geographic region and property type as discussed further under “Mortgage Loans on Real Estate” in Note 4 – “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company increased its valuation allowance on its commercial mortgage loan portfolio by approximately $30 million to $56 million as result of the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Company’s borrowers. The Company continues to monitor and evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on its investment portfolio and is working closely with its borrowers to evaluate any short-term cash flow issues. As of June 30, 2020, the Company modified the payment terms of approximately 40 loans, with a carrying value of approximately $540 million in response to COVID-19. These loans met the criteria established in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), and were not considered a troubled debt restructuring.  In accordance with the CARES Act criteria, these loans were not more than 30 days past due at December 31, 2019, and the modifications included deferral or delayed payments of principal or interest on the loan.

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As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s recorded investment in mortgage loans, gross of unamortized deferred loan origination fees and expenses and valuation allowances, were distributed geographically as follows (dollars in millions):
  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
  
Recorded
Investment
 % of Total 
Recorded
Investment
 % of Total
U.S. Region:        
West $2,349
 38.8% $2,302
 40.2%
South 2,111
 34.9
 1,929
 33.6
Midwest 1,074
 17.8
 996
 17.4
Northeast 275
 4.6
 262
 4.6
Subtotal - U.S. 5,809
 96.1
 5,489
 95.8
Canada 179
 3.0
 182
 3.2
United Kingdom 52
 0.9
 56
 1.0
Total $6,040
 100.0% $5,727
 100.0%
See “Mortgage Loans on Real Estate” in Note 1 – “Business and Basis of Presentation” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Company’s policy for valuation allowances and impairments on mortgage loans.
See “Mortgage Loans on Real Estate” in Note 4 – “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding valuation allowances and impairments.
Policy Loans
The majority of policy loans are associated with one client. These policy loans present no credit risk because the amount of the loan cannot exceed the obligation due to the ceding company upon the death of the insured or surrender of the underlying policy. The provisions of the treaties in force and the underlying policies determine the policy loan interest rates. The Company earns a spread between the interest rate earned on policy loans and the interest rate credited to corresponding liabilities.
Funds Withheld at Interest
For reinsurance agreements written on a modcomodified coinsurance basis and certain agreements written on a coinsurance basis, assets equal to the net statutory reserves are withheld and legally owned and managed by the ceding company, and are reflected as funds withheld at interest on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. In the event of a ceding company’s insolvency, the Company would need to assert a claim on the assets supporting its reserve liabilities. However, the risk of loss to the Company is mitigated by its ability to offset amounts it owes the ceding company for claims or allowances against amounts owed by the ceding company. Interest accrues to the total funds withheld at interest assets at rates defined by the treaty terms. The Company is subject to the investment performance on the withheld assets, although it does not directly control them. These assets are primarily fixed maturity investment securities and pose risks similar to the fixed maturity securities the Company owns. To mitigate this risk, the Company helps set the investment guidelines followed by the ceding company and monitors compliance. Ceding companies with funds withheld at interest had an average financial strength rating of “A” as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020. Certain ceding companies maintain segregated portfolios for the benefit of the Company.
Other Invested Assets
Other invested assets include limited partnership interests, joint ventures (other than operating joint ventures), lifetime mortgages, derivative contracts, FVOfair value option (“FVO”) contractholder-directed unit-linked investments and FHLB common stock. See “Other Invested Assets” in Note 4 – “Investments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a table that presents the carrying value of the Company’s other invested assets by type as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments to protect the Company against possible changes in the fair value of its investment portfolio as a result of interest rate changes, to hedge against risk of changes in the purchase price of securities, to hedge liabilities associated with the reinsurance of variable annuities with guaranteed living benefits and to manage the portfolio’s effective yield, maturity and duration. In addition, the Company utilizes derivative financial instruments to reduce the risk associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company uses exchange-traded, centrally cleared, and customized over-the-counter derivative financial instruments.
See Note 5 – “Derivative Instruments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a table that presents the notional amounts and fair value of investment related derivative instruments held as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.

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The Company may be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to derivative financial instruments. Generally, the credit exposure of the Company’s derivative contracts is limited to the fair value and accrued interest of non-collateralized derivative contracts in an asset position at the reporting date plus or minus any collateral posted or held by the Company. The Company had $4 million and no credit exposure asdate. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2021, the Company had credit exposure of $18 million.
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The Company manages its credit risk related to over-the-counter derivatives by entering into transactions with creditworthy counterparties, maintaining collateral arrangements and through the use of master agreements that provide for a single net payment to be made by one counterparty to another at each due date and upon termination. As exchange-traded futures are affected through regulated exchanges, and positions are marked to market on a daily basis, the Company has minimal exposure to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties. See Note 5 – “Derivative Instruments” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the Company’s derivative instruments.
The Company holds $958 million and $935 million, of lifetime mortgages, net of allowance for credit losses, as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, in beneficial interests in lifetime mortgages in the UK. Investment income includes $13 million and $10 million in interest income earned on lifetime mortgages for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $26 million and $20 million in interest income earned on lifetime mortgages for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Lifetime mortgages represent loans provided to individuals 55 years of age and older secured by the borrower’s residence. Lifetime mortgages are comparable to a home equity loan by allowing the borrower to utilize the equity in their home as collateral. The amount of the loan is dependent on the appraised value of the home at the time of origination, the borrower's age and interest rate. Unlike a home equity loan, no payment of principal or interest is required until the death of the borrower or sale of the home. Lifetime mortgages may also be either fully funded at origination, or the borrower can request periodic funding similar to a line of credit. Lifetime mortgages are subject to risks, including market, credit, interest rate, liquidity, operational, reputational and legal risks.
Other invested assets include $787 million and $775 million, net of valuation allowances, of lifetime mortgages as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Investment income includes $10 million and $8 million in interest income earned on lifetime mortgages for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $20 million and $16 million in interest income earned on lifetime mortgages for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
New Accounting Standards
See Note 14 – “New Accounting Standards” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of fluctuations in the value of financial instruments as a result of absolute or relative changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, equity prices or commodity prices. To varying degrees, the Company products and services, and the investment activities supporting them, generate exposure to market risk. The market risk incurred, and the Company’s strategies for managing this risk, vary by product.  As of June 30, 2020,2021, there have been no material changes in the Company’s economic exposure to market risk or the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management function from December 31, 2019,2020, a description of which may be found in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures
The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) during the quarter ended June 30, 2020,2021, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of our workforce began working remotely in March 2020. These changes to the working environment did not have a material effect on our internal controls over financial reporting during the most recent quarter.  The Company continues to monitor and assess the COVID-19 situation on its internal controls to minimize the impact on their design and operating effectiveness.



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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  Legal Proceedings
The Company is subject to litigation in the normal course of its business. The Company currently has no material litigation. A legal reserve is established when the Company is notified of an arbitration demand or litigation or is notified that an arbitration demand or litigation is imminent, it is probable that the Company will incur a loss as a result and the amount of the probable loss is reasonably capable of being estimated.

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ITEM 1A.  Risk Factors

In the risk factor below, we refer to the Company as “we,” “us,” or “our”. Other than the risk factor listed below, thereThere have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s 20192020 Annual Report.
Our business, results of operations and financial condition have been, and will likely continue to be, adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto.
The ongoing novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) global and national health emergency has caused significant disruption in the international and U.S. economies and financial markets. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto has severely impacted, and will likely continue to severely impact, global economic conditions, resulting in substantial volatility in the global financial markets, increased unemployment and operational challenges such as the temporary closures of businesses, sheltering-in-place directives and increased remote work protocols. Governments and central banks around the world have reacted to the economic crisis caused by the pandemic by implementing stimulus and liquidity programs and cutting interest rates, though it is unclear whether these or future actions will be successful in countering the economic disruption. If the pandemic is prolonged or the actions of governments and central banks are unsuccessful, the adverse impact on the global economy will deepen, and our results of operations and financial condition in future quarters will be adversely affected.
As described in more detail below, the COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto has adversely affected, and/or will likely adversely affect, us in the following areas:

Degradation of general economic conditions;
Investment results;
Capital, liquidity and collateral;
Insurance risks, including mortality and morbidity claims;
Possible ratings downgrade;
Adverse legislative or regulatory action;
Operations; and
Premiums and other income.
Degradation of general economic conditions. While still evolving, the COVID-19 pandemic and the extraordinary measures being put in place to address it have caused significant economic and financial turmoil both in the U.S. and around the world, fueling concerns of a global recession. These conditions are expected to continue and worsen in the near term. Our results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and statutory capital position are materially affected by conditions in the global capital markets and economy generally. If the pandemic is prolonged or the actions of governments and central banks to counter the economic disruption are unsuccessful, the adverse impact on the global economy will deepen, and our business, results of operations and financial condition will continue to be adversely affected.
Investment results. Our investment portfolio (and, specifically, the valuations of investment assets we hold) has been, and may continue to be, adversely affected as a result of market developments from the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty regarding its outcome. Moreover, changes in interest rates, reduced liquidity in the financial markets or a continued slowdown in the U.S. or in global economic conditions have and in the future may also adversely affect the values and cash flows of these assets. Our corporate fixed income portfolio has been and in the future may be adversely impacted by delayed principal or interest payments, ratings downgrades, increased bankruptcies and credit spread widening in distressed industries and individual companies. Our investments in mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities have been and in the future could be negatively affected by delays or failures of borrowers to make payments of principal and interest when due or delays or moratoriums on foreclosures or enforcement actions with respect to delinquent or defaulted mortgages. Further, a continued low interest rate environment, including as a result of market developments from the COVID-19 pandemic and the central banks’ response thereto, would put downward pressure on the average yield earned on our investments, negatively impacting our investment income and results of operations in the future. Market dislocations, decreases in observable market activity or unavailability of information, in each case, arising from the pandemic, may restrict our access to key inputs used to derive certain estimates and assumptions made in connection with financial reporting or otherwise, including estimates and changes in long term macro-economic assumptions relating to accounting for current expected credit losses, more commonly referred to as “CECL.”
Capital, liquidity and collateral. The severe impact on global economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto has negatively impacted and in the future could negatively impact our financial condition, including possible constraints on our capital and liquidity, as well as a higher cost of capital and possible changes or downgrades to our credit ratings. The current disruptions, uncertainty and volatility in the capital and credit markets may limit our access to capital required to operate our business, most significantly our reinsurance operations. The availability of collateral and the related cost of such

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collateral affects the type and volume of business we reinsure and could increase our costs. We maintain credit and letter of credit facilities with various financial institutions as a potential source of additional collateral and liquidity. Our failure to comply with the covenants and other requirements contained in these facilities, or the failure of the lenders to meet their commitments to provide funds or issue letters of credit, in each case as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic and financial market disruption or otherwise, would impact our ability to access these facilities when needed, adversely affecting our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.
Insurance risks, including mortality and morbidity claims. At this time, we cannot predict the ultimate number of claims and financial impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto. Actual claims and financial impact from these events could vary materially from current estimates due to several factors, including the inherent uncertainties in making such determinations and the evolving nature of the pandemic. Mortality or morbidity experience that is less favorable than the assumptions used in pricing our reinsurance agreements, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise, has negatively impacted and in the future could negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, increased economic uncertainty and increased unemployment resulting from the economic impacts of the pandemic may result in policyholders seeking sources of liquidity and withdrawing at rates greater than previously expected. If policyholder lapse and surrender rates significantly exceed expectations, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Possible ratings downgrade. A downgrade in our ratings or in the ratings of our reinsurance subsidiaries, whether caused by company-specific factors or factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic, general economic conditions and/or the insurance industry as a whole, could adversely affect us. A downgrade in the rating of RGA or any of our rated subsidiaries could increase our cost of capital and adversely affect our ability to raise capital to facilitate operations and growth. Upon certain downgrade events, some of our reinsurance contracts would either permit our client ceding insurers to terminate such reinsurance contracts or require us to post collateral to secure our obligations under these reinsurance contracts, either of which could negatively impact our ability to conduct business and our results of operations. Any downgrade in the ratings of our reinsurance subsidiaries could also adversely affect their ability to sell products, retain existing business and compete for attractive acquisition opportunities. We cannot assure you that actions taken by ratings agencies, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the response thereto and the significant economic and financial turmoil caused thereby, would not result in a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Adverse legislative or regulatory action. Government actions, both in the U.S. and internationally, to address and contain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may adversely affect us. Such actions could result in additional regulation or restrictions affecting the conduct of our business in the future. For example, our clients may be subject to legislative and regulatory action that impacts their ability to collect premiums or cancel policies, which may affect our clients’ performance under reinsurance agreements with us. It is also possible that changes in economic conditions and steps taken by federal, state and local governments in response to COVID-19 could require an increase in taxes at the federal, state and local levels, which would adversely impact our results of operations.
Operations. We are taking precautions to protect the safety and well-being of our employees, service providers and clients. However, no assurance can be given that the steps being taken will be adequate or appropriate. Our operations could be disrupted if key members of our senior management or a significant percentage of our workforce, or the workforce of our service providers or clients, are unable to continue to work because of illness, government directives or otherwise. Having shifted to remote work arrangements, we may experience reductions in our operating effectiveness and face increased operational risk, including but not limited to cybersecurity attacks or data security incidents. In addition, we rely on the performance of others, including our insurance company clients, retrocessionaires and service providers, and their failure to perform in a satisfactory manner as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto could negatively affect our operations.
Premiums and other income. We expect the impact of COVID-19 on general economic activity to negatively impact our premiums, fee income and market-related revenues. The pandemic and government directives around the world responding thereto has and in the future may also negatively impact our ability to generate new business premiums and delay our planned entry into, or expansion of, investments in new and emerging markets. We began to experience these impacts at the end of the first quarter of 2020 and expect them to persist and be more significant during the remainder of 2020 and beyond, but the degree of the impacts will depend on the extent and duration of the economic contraction.
As a result of the above risks, COVID-19 and the response thereto could materially and adversely impact our business, results of operation and financial condition. While COVID-19 negatively impacted our results of operations in the first half of 2020, the extent to which it, and the related global economic crisis, will affect our businesses, results of operations and financial condition, and capital and liquidity over time, will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and any recovery period, future actions taken by governmental authorities, central banks and other third parties in response to the pandemic, and the effects on our clients, counterparties, employees and third-party service

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providers. Moreover, the effects of COVID-19 and the response thereto will heighten the other risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our 2019 Annual Report and any subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Current Report on Form 8-K.
We utilize assumptions, estimates and models to evaluate the potential impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto. If actual events differ materially from those assumptions, estimates or models, our potential exposure to mortality claims and investment portfolio losses could be materially higher than those reflected in our capital plans, and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
We utilize assumptions, estimates and models to evaluate the potential impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition as a result of COVID-19 and the response thereto, including developing scenarios to evaluate our potential exposure to mortality claims, potential investment portfolio losses and other risks associated with our assets and liabilities. The scenarios and related analyses are subject to various assumptions, professional judgment, uncertainties and the inherent limitations of any statistical analysis, including the use and quality of historical internal and industry data. Consequently, actual losses from loss events may differ materially from what the scenarios may illustrate. This potential difference could be even greater for events with limited or no modeled annual frequency, such as COVID-19 and the response thereto.
More specifically, we evaluate our potential exposure to mortality claims by developing a range of scenarios involving assumptions and estimates relating to a number of variables, such as country-specific circumstances, measures by public and private institutions, impacts of COVID-19 on all other causes of death, the development and timing of effective treatments and/or a vaccine for COVID-19, comorbidities, number of deaths by region or country (and the variability thereof), the duration and pattern of the pandemic, geography-specific institutional and individual mitigation efforts, medical capacity, and other factors. We also estimated adjustments to reflect, among other factors, the favorable age distribution of our insured population and the better health profile and socio-economic status of insured lives as compared to the general population. However, a number of other factors have not been considered, such as smoking status, residential population density, geography-specific testing and interventions and their effectiveness or geography, culture or other country-specific factors. Further, the scenarios do not consider impacts on morbidity claims. Each assumption, estimate or risk not included in the scenarios introduces uncertainty. We also evaluate potential losses from our investment portfolio due to the pandemic based on stress scenarios based on assumptions and estimates relating to a range of factors that are subject to significant uncertainties, including, among others, the magnitude and duration of the economic downturn, ratings downgrades, bankruptcies and credit spread widening. In addition, we may not achieve the earnings generation that we expect, and we may not be able to issue additional debt or access other capital management tools on terms satisfactory to us, or at all. Actual events may differ materially from those assumptions and estimates; consequently, we could incur losses exceeding those reflected in our scenarios and related analyses, and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
We are operating in an unprecedented period of uncertainty, and while we are attempting to evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting general population deaths, whether specifically attributed to COVID-19 or otherwise, and how such deaths will translate into mortality claims for our business over time, we are unable to predict the number of COVID-19 deaths that will ultimately occur worldwide, in any particular geography or in our insured population, or potential losses in our investment portfolio. Further, we do not currently have enough information to ascertain the likelihood of the assumptions or estimates related to our mortality and investment loss scenarios. Accordingly, any of our scenarios do not represent forecasts or projections of actual future events or performance. They should not be construed as financial guidance, and should not be relied on as such.
As a result of the factors, uncertainties and contingencies described above, our reliance on assumptions, estimates and data used to evaluate our potential exposure to mortality claims and potential losses from our investment portfolio related to the COVID-19 pandemic is subject to a high degree of uncertainty that could result in actual losses that are materially different from those reflected in the scenarios used to develop our capital plans, and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.


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ITEM 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table summarizes RGA’s repurchase activity of its common stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2020:2021:
Total Number of Shares
Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid per   
Share
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs (1)
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plan or Program
April 1, 2021 –
April 30, 2021
— $— — $167,573,148 
May 1, 2021 –
May 31, 2021
845 $126.86 — $167,573,148 
June 1, 2021 –
June 30, 2021
124 $115.80 — $167,573,148 
(1)RGA had no repurchases of common stock under its share repurchase program for April, May and June 2021. The Company net settled – issuing 2,414 and 2,095 shares from treasury and repurchased from recipients 845 and 124 shares in May and June 2021, respectively, in settlement of income tax withholding requirements incurred by the recipients of equity incentive awards.
  
Total Number of Shares
Purchased (1)
 
Average Price Paid per   
Share
 
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs (1)
 
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plan or Program
April 1, 2020 -
April 30, 2020
 655
 $106.16
 
 $167,573,148
May 1, 2020 -
May 31, 2020
 63,935
 $86.57
 
 $167,573,148
June 1, 2020 -
June 30, 2020
 132
 $103.00
 
 $167,573,148
(1)RGA had no repurchases of common stock under its share repurchase program for April, May and June 2020. The Company net settled - issuing 2,447, 168,622 and 420 shares from treasury and repurchased from recipients 655, 63,935 and 132 shares in April, May and June 2020, respectively, in settlement of income tax withholding requirements incurred by the recipients of equity incentive awards.
On January 24, 2019, RGA’s board of directors authorized a share repurchase program with no expiration date, for up to $400 million of RGA’s outstanding common stock. The authorization was effective immediately and does not have an expiration date. In connection with this authorization, the board of directors terminated the stock repurchase authority granted in 2017. On May 6, 2020,August 3, 2021, the Company announced that it has suspendedthe lifting of the existing suspension on share repurchases. The pace of repurchase activity depends on various factors such as the level of available cash, an evaluation of the costs and benefits associated with alternative uses of excess capital, such as acquisitions and in force reinsurance transactions, and RGA’s stock repurchases until further notice.price..
ITEM 6.  Exhibits
See index to exhibits.

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit
Number
Description
Exhibit
Number3.1
Description
101.INSXBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibits 101).


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SIGNATURES
 
 
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 thereunto duly authorized.

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
 
 
Date: August 6, 20205, 2021By: /s/ Anna Manning
Anna Manning
President & Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
Date: August 6, 20205, 2021By:/s/ Todd C. Larson
Todd C. Larson
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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