NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note A. Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The following describes the business and significant accounting policies of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "we," "us," "our," the "Company" or "FNF"), which have been followed in preparing the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.
Description of the Business
We are a leading provider of (i) title insurance, escrow and other title-related services, including trust activities, trustee sales guarantees, recordings and reconveyances and home warranty products; (ii) technology and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries; and (iii) annuity and life insurance products. FNF is one of the nation’s largest title insurance companies operating through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title Insurance Company ("FNTIC"), Chicago Title Insurance Company ("Chicago Title"), Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company ("Commonwealth Title"), Alamo Title Insurance and National Title Insurance of New York Inc. - which collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. Through our subsidiary, ServiceLink Holdings, LLC ("ServiceLink"), we provide mortgage transaction services, including title-related services and facilitation of production and management of mortgage loans. We are also a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients through our majority owned subsidiary, F&G Annuities & Life ("F&G").
For information about our reporting segments refer to Note J Segment Information.
Recent Developments
F&G Life Re Ltd. (“F&G Life Re”)
On February 19, 2026, F&G announced the expected sale of its Bermuda based subsidiary, F&G Life Re, to Ancient Financial Holdings, LP (“Ancient”). The transaction is expected to be completed on March 1, 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions.
2025 F&G Distribution
On December 31, 2025, we completed our previously announced pro rata distribution of approximately 16 million shares of common stock of F&G owned by FNF, representing approximately 12% of the outstanding shares of F&G's common stock, to all of FNF's shareholders of record as of 4:30 p.m. ET on December 17, 2025 (the "2025 F&G Distribution"). FNF's shareholders received six shares of F&G's common stock for every 100 shares of FNF's common stock.
No fractional shares of F&G's common stock were distributed. Instead, FNF's shareholders received cash in lieu of any fraction of a share of F&G's common stock that they otherwise would have received. The 2025 F&G Distribution is structured as a taxable dividend to FNF shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Immediately following the 2025 F&G Distribution, FNF owned approximately 70% of the common stock of F&G.
F&G Common Stock Issuance
On March 24, 2025, F&G completed a public offering of 8,000,000 shares of F&G common stock, par value $0.001 per share. In connection with the offering, F&G entered into an underwriting agreement, pursuant to which they granted the underwriters of the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,200,000 shares of common stock. Pursuant to the underwriting agreement, the underwriters agreed to resell to FNF 4,500,000 shares of F&G common stock at the same price per share paid by the underwriters, which was $33.60 per share. The underwriters option expired unexercised. F&G is used the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the support of organic growth opportunities.
Redemption of 5.50% F&G Senior Notes
On February 1, 2025, F&G redeemed the outstanding $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.50% Senior Notes due May 1, 2025 (the "5.50% F&G Senior Notes"). The notes were redeemed for a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
7.30% F&G Junior Notes
On January 13, 2025, F&G completed its public offering of its 7.30% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2065 with an aggregate principal amount of $375 million (the "7.30% F&G Notes"). F&G used a portion of the net proceeds of this offering to redeem the outstanding $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.50% F&G Senior Notes. F&G used the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes. The 7.30% F&G Notes were registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (as
amended) (the “Securities Act”).
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") and include our accounts as well as our wholly-owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, and variable interest entities (VIEs) for which we are the primary beneficiary. All intercompany profits, transactions, and balances have been eliminated. Non-controlling interests recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings represent the portion of a majority-owned subsidiary's net earnings or loss that is owned by non-controlling shareholders of the subsidiary. Non-controlling interests recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets represent the portion of equity in a consolidated subsidiary owned by non-controlling shareholders.
We are involved in certain entities that are considered variable interest entities (“VIEs”) as defined under GAAP. Our involvement with VIEs is primarily to invest in assets that allow us to gain exposure to a broadly diversified portfolio of asset classes. A VIE is an entity that does not have sufficient equity to finance its own activities without additional financial support, where investors lack certain characteristics of a controlling financial interest, or where the entity is structured with non-substantive voting rights. We consolidate VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary and account for all other VIEs as unconsolidated VIEs. We assess our relationships with VIEs to evaluate if we are the primary beneficiary, which is the party that has both (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant. See Note D Investments for additional information on our investments in VIEs.
Investments
Fixed Maturity Securities
Fixed maturity securities are purchased to support our investment strategies, which are developed based on factors including rate of return, maturity, credit risk, duration, tax considerations and regulatory requirements. Our investments in fixed maturity securities have been designated as available-for-sale ("AFS") and are carried at fair value, net of allowance for expected credit losses, with unrealized gains and losses included within AOCI, net of deferred income taxes. Fair values for fixed maturity securities are principally a function of current market conditions and are primarily valued based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable or unobservable. We recognize investment income on fixed maturities based on the effective interest method, which results in the recognition of a constant rate of return on the investment equal to the prevailing rate at the time of purchase or at the time of subsequent adjustments of book value. Realized gains and losses on sales of our fixed maturity securities are determined on the basis of the cost of the specific investments sold and are credited or charged to income on a trade date basis except for private placements, which are recorded on a settlement date basis. Realized gains and losses on sales of fixed maturity securities are reported within Recognized gains and (losses), net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Fixed maturity securities AFS are subject to an allowance for credit loss and changes in the allowance are reported in net earnings as a component of Recognized gains and (losses), net. For details on our policy around allowance for expected credit losses on AFS securities, refer to Note D Investments.
Equity Securities
Preferred and common equity securities held are carried at fair value as of the balance sheet dates. Changes in fair value and realized gains and losses on sales of our preferred and common equity securities are reported within Recognized gains and losses, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Realized gains and losses on sales of our preferred and common equity securities are determined on the specific identification basis and are credited or charged to earnings on a trade date basis unless the security is a private placement in which case settlement date basis is used. Interest and dividend income from these investments is reported in Interest and investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Freestanding Derivatives
In our F&G segment, we economically hedge certain portions of our exposure to product related equity market risk by entering into derivative transactions (primarily equity options and, to a lesser degree, futures contracts). We also utilize certain interest rate swaps, to reduce market risks from interest rate changes on our earnings associated with our floating rate investments, and foreign currency swaps, to reduce market risks from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates that impact earnings associated with our foreign currency denominated investments. All such derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The changes in fair value of derivatives not designated to hedge relationships are reported within Recognized gains and losses, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The change in the fair value of these derivative instruments is included in operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Hedge Accounting
We designate certain derivatives to fair value or cash flow hedge relationships that hedge exposures to interest rates, foreign currency, or both, associated with changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (“fair value hedge”) or a forecasted transaction or variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow hedge”).
When a derivative is designated as a fair value hedge and is determined to be highly effective, changes in the fair value of the derivative included in the assessment of effectiveness are reported in the same line on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings that is used to report the earnings effect of the hedged item.
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge and is determined to be highly effective, changes in the fair value of the derivative included in the assessment of effectiveness are recorded in AOCI until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows being hedged. At the time the variability of cash flows being hedged impacts net earnings, the related portion of deferred gains or losses on the derivative instrument is reclassified and reported in net earnings in the same line item on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings that is used to report the earnings effect of the hedged item.
Any portion of the change in fair value of a derivative designated to a fair value or cash flow hedge relationship that is excluded from the assessment of effectiveness will be recorded in AOCI and amortized into earnings over the life of the remaining term of the hedge relationship.
To qualify for hedge accounting, at hedge inception we formally document our risk management objective and strategy for entering into hedging relationships, as well as the designation of the hedge. In our hedge documentation, we explain how the hedging instrument is expected to hedge the designated risks related to the hedged item and the method that will be used to test for hedge effectiveness on both a prospective and retrospective basis. A derivative designated as a hedging instrument must be assessed as being highly effective in offsetting the designated risk of the hedged item. Effectiveness of the hedge is formally assessed at inception and at least quarterly throughout the life of the hedging relationship.
We prospectively discontinue hedge accounting when (1) the criteria to qualify for hedge accounting is no longer met; (2) the derivative expires, is sold, terminated, or is exercised; or (3) we de-designate the derivative from being the hedging instrument for a fair value or cash flow hedge.
If a fair value or cash flow hedge is discontinued, the derivative will continue to be carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with changes in fair value recognized prospectively in Recognized gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
For discontinued fair value hedges, the hedged item will no longer be adjusted for changes in the hedged risk and any existing basis adjustment will be amortized into the Consolidated Statements of Earnings within the same line item that is used to report other earnings effects of the hedged item. Any amounts remaining in AOCI associated with a component of the change in derivative fair value excluded from the assessment of effectiveness will be amortized into earnings in a manner consistent with how any basis adjustment associated with the hedged item would be amortized.
The component of AOCI related to discontinued cash flow hedges where it is probable the hedged forecasted transaction will not occur, will be immediately reclassified from AOCI into earnings. In all other cases any amounts remaining in AOCI will be amortized into earnings consistent with the earnings impacts expected from the original hedged cash flows.
Embedded Derivatives
We purchase financial instruments and enter into agreements that may contain embedded derivatives. If it is determined that the embedded derivative possesses economic characteristics that are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics of the host contract, and a separate instrument with the same terms would qualify as a derivative instrument, the embedded derivative is bifurcated from the host contract for measurement purposes. For further information, refer to Note E Derivative Financial Instruments.
Mortgage Loans
Our investment in mortgage loans consists of commercial and residential mortgage loans on real estate, which are reported at amortized cost, less allowance for expected credit losses. For details on our policy around allowance for expected credit losses on mortgage loans, refer to Note D Investments.
Commercial mortgage loans ("CMLs") are continuously monitored by reviewing appraisals, operating statements, rent revenues, annual inspection reports, loan specific credit quality, property characteristics, market trends and other factors.
CMLs are rated for the purpose of quantifying the level of risk. Loans are placed on a watch list when the debt service coverage ("DSC") ratio falls below certain thresholds and the loan-to-value ("LTV") ratios exceeds certain thresholds. Loans on
the watchlist are closely monitored for collateral deficiency or other credit events that may lead to a potential loss of principal or interest. We define delinquent mortgage loans as 30 days past due, consistent with industry practice.
Residential mortgage loans ("RMLs") have a primary credit quality indicator of either a performing or nonperforming loan. We define nonperforming RMLs as those that are 90 or more days past due and/or in nonaccrual status, which is assessed monthly. Generally, nonperforming RMLs have a higher risk of experiencing a credit loss. We consider residential mortgage loans that are 90 or more days past due and have an LTV greater than 90% to be foreclosure probable.
Interest on loans is recognized on an accrual basis at the applicable interest rate on the principal amount outstanding. Loan origination fees and direct costs, as well as premiums and discounts, are amortized as level yield adjustments over the respective loan terms. Unamortized net fees or costs are recognized upon early repayment of the loans. Interest income, amortization of premiums and discounts, prepayment fees, and loan commitment fees are reported in Interest and investment income in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Short-term investments
Short-term investments consist of financial instruments with an original maturity of one year or less when purchased and include short-term fixed maturity securities and money market instruments, which are carried at fair value, and short-term loans, which are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
In our F&G segment, we account for our investments in unconsolidated affiliates using the equity method or by electing the fair value option. Initial investments are recorded at cost. For investments subsequently measured using the equity method (primarily limited partnerships, including those held by consolidated VIEs), adjustments to the carrying amount reflect our pro rata ownership percentage of the operating results as indicated by net asset value ("NAV") in the unconsolidated affiliates’ financial statements, which we may adjust if we determine NAV is not calculated consistent with investment company fair value principles. Our pro rata share of NAV adjustments are reported in Interest and investment income and realized gains and losses on sales are reported in Recognized gains and losses, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Distributions received from investments measured using the equity method are recorded as a decrease in the investment balance. Recognition of income and adjustments to the carrying amount can be delayed due to the availability of the related financial statements, which are obtained from the general partner or managing member generally on a one to three-month delay. Management inquires quarterly with the general partner or managing member to determine whether any credit or other market events have occurred since prior quarter financial statements to ensure any material events are properly included in current quarter NAV adjustments and investment income.
For investments subsequently measured using the fair value option, adjustments to the carrying amount reflecting the change in fair value of the investment and realized gains and losses on sales are reported in Recognized gains and losses, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Distributions received from investments measured using the fair value option are reported within Interest and investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
For descriptions of the fair value methodologies used for our investments, refer to Note C Fair Value of Financial Instruments.
In our title segment, we account for our investments in unconsolidated affiliates using the equity method of accounting and earnings on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates are recorded within Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates within the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. We classify distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows using the cumulative earnings approach. Under the cumulative earnings approach, distributions are considered returns on investment and classified as cash inflows from operating activities unless the Company’s cumulative distributions from an investee received exceed the cumulative equity in earnings of such investee. When cumulative distributions from an investee exceed cumulative equity in earnings of the investee, such excess is considered a return of investment and is classified as a cash inflow from investing activities.
Interest and investment income
Dividends and interest income are recorded in Interest and investment income and recognized when earned. Income or losses upon call or prepayment of fixed maturity securities are recognized in Interest and investment income. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on investments in fixed maturity securities are reflected in Interest and investment income over the contractual terms of the investments, and for callable investments at a premium, based on the earliest call date of the investments, in a manner that produces a constant effective yield.
For mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, included in the fixed maturity securities portfolios, one of two models may be used to recognize interest income. For higher rated securities, interest income will be estimated based on an effective yield that considers cash flows received to date plus current expectations of future cash flows. For all other securities, interest
income will be estimated based upon an effective yield that considers current expectations of future cash flows. For both interest income models, the estimated future cash flows include assumptions regarding the performance of the underlying collateral pool.
Interest and investment income is presented net of investment expenses and the effects of certain reinsurance contracts.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Highly liquid instruments purchased as part of cash management with original maturities of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. The carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for these instruments approximate fair value.
Trade and Notes Receivables
The carrying values reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for trade and notes receivables approximate their fair value.
Premium revenues from agency title operations are recognized when the underlying title order and transaction closing, if applicable, are complete and reported to us. Premium revenues from agency operations and related commissions include an accrual based on estimated historical transaction volume data for policies that have closed in a particular period in which premiums have not yet been reported to us. Historically, the time lag between the closing of these transactions by our agents and the reporting of these policies, or premiums, to us has been up to 15 months, with 48% - 75% reported within three months following closing, an additional 24% - 48% reported within the next three months, and the remainder within seven to fifteen months. In addition to accruing these earned but unreported agency premiums, we also accrue agent commission expense, which was 77.5% of agent premiums earned in 2025, 77.4% of agent premiums earned in 2024, and 76.9% of agent premiums earned in 2023. The amount due from our agents relating to this accrual, i.e., the agent premium less their contractual retained commission, was approximately $42 million and $40 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Due to the offsetting effects of reversing prior period accruals, the impact of this accrual to our recorded Agency title insurance premiums, Agent commissions, and net earnings in any given period is not considered material.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair values of financial instruments presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements are estimates of the fair values at the balance sheet date using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and significant judgment in the interpretation of current market data. See a description of the fair value methodology used in Note C Fair Value of Financial Instruments.
Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in Business Combinations
The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805, Business Combinations, requires an acquirer to recognize, separately from goodwill, the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, and to measure these items generally at their acquisition date fair values. If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, we are required to report provisional amounts in the financial statements for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Adjustments to provisional amounts initially recorded that are identified during the measurement period are recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. This includes any effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. During the measurement period, we are also required to recognize additional assets or liabilities if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have resulted in the recognition of those assets and liabilities as of that date. The measurement period ends the sooner of one year from the acquisition date, or when we receive the information we were seeking about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date or learn that more information is not obtainable.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of identifiable net assets acquired and assumed in a business combination. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are reviewed for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or more frequently if circumstances indicate potential impairment, through a comparison of fair value to the carrying amount. In evaluating the recoverability of goodwill, we perform a qualitative analysis at the reporting unit level to determine whether there are any events or circumstances that would indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of our recorded goodwill exceeds its carrying value, prior to performing a full fair-value assessment.
We complete annual goodwill impairment analyses in the fourth quarter of each period presented using a September 30 measurement date. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we determined there were no events or circumstances which indicated that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeded the fair value.
Insurance and Reinsurance Related Intangible Assets
We have insurance and reinsurance related intangible assets, which include the value of insurance and reinsurance contracts acquired (hereafter referred to as “VOBA”), DAC, DSI, and cost of reinsurance (“COR”). VOBA, DAC, and DSI are reported in Other intangible assets, net, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. COR may be reported in Prepaid expenses and other assets or in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as described below under “Reinsurance - Cost of Reinsurance.”
VOBA is an intangible asset that reflects the amount recorded as insurance contract liabilities less the estimated fair value of in-force contracts (“VIF”) in a life insurance company acquisition. It represents the portion of the purchase price that is allocated to the value of the rights to receive future cash flows from the business inforce at the acquisition date. VOBA is a function of the VIF, current GAAP reserves, GAAP assets, and deferred tax liability. The VIF is determined by the present value of statutory distributable earnings less opening required capital. DAC consists principally of commissions and other acquisition costs that are related directly to the successful sale of new or renewal insurance contracts that are deferred as they are incurred. When insurance contracts are reinsured and reinsurance accounting is applied, acquisition cost reimbursements from reinsurers are recorded as a reduction to DAC. Indirect or unsuccessful acquisition costs, maintenance, product development, and overhead expenses are charged to expense as incurred and are offset by maintenance expense reimbursements within a reinsurance arrangement, when reinsurance accounting is applied to the respective arrangement DSI represents up front bonus credits and persistency or vesting bonuses credited to contractholder fund balances. COR represents net cash flows on reinsurance coverage to ensure no gain or loss is recognized at inception.
VOBA, DAC, DSI, and COR are amortized on a constant level basis for the grouped contracts over the expected term of the related contracts to approximate straight-line amortization. Contracts are grouped by product type, feature and issue year into cohorts consistent with the grouping used in estimating the associated liability, where applicable. The constant level amortization bases of VOBA, DAC, DSI, and COR varies by product type. For universal life and indexed universal life (“IUL”) insurance products, the constant level basis used is face amount inforce. For deferred annuities (indexed annuities and fixed rate annuities), the constant level basis used is initial premium deposit for DAC and DSI and vested account value as of the acquisition date for VOBA and ceded initial premium for COR. For immediate annuity contracts, the VOBA balance is amortized in alignment with the Company’s accounting policy of amortizing the deferred profit liability (“DPL”). All amortization bases are adjusted by full lapses, which includes deaths, full surrenders, annuitizations and maturities, where applicable.
The constant level basis used for amortization are projected using mortality and lapse assumptions that are based on Company’s experience, industry data, and other factors and are consistent with those used for the FPB, where applicable. If those projected assumptions change in future periods, they will be reflected in the cohort level amortization basis at that time. Unexpected contract terminations, due to higher mortality and/or lapse experience than expected, are recognized in the current period as a reduction of the capitalized balances. All balances are reduced for actual experience in excess of expected experience with changes in future estimates recognized prospectively over the remaining expected grouped contract term. The impact of changes in projected assumptions and the impact of actual experience that is different from expectations impact the amortization of these intangible assets, which is reported within Depreciation and amortization for VOBA, DAC DSI and for COR, if the net COR balance is in a deferred gain position is reported within Life insurance premiums and other fees, and if the net COR balance is in a deferred loss position is reported within Other operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Some of our IUL policies require payment of fees or other policyholder assessments in advance for services that will be rendered over the estimated lives of the policies or contracts. These payments are established as URL upon receipt and included in Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. URL is amortized like DAC over the estimated lives of these policies.
Other Intangible Assets
We have other intangible assets, not including goodwill, VOBA, DAC or DSI, which consist primarily of customer relationships and contracts, the value of distribution network acquired ("VODA"), trademarks and tradenames, state licenses, and computer software, which are generally recorded in connection with business combinations at their fair value. Intangible assets with estimable lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In general, customer relationships are amortized over their estimated useful lives using an accelerated method, which takes into consideration expected customer attrition rates. VODA is an intangible asset that represents the value of an acquired distribution network and is amortized using the sum of years digits method. Contractual relationships are generally amortized over their contractual life. Trademarks and tradenames are generally amortized over ten years. Capitalized computer software includes the fair value of software acquired in business combinations, purchased software and capitalized software
development costs. Purchased software is recorded at cost and amortized using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life. Software acquired in business combinations is recorded at its fair value and amortized using straight-line or accelerated methods over its estimated useful life. For internal-use computer software products, internal and external costs incurred during the preliminary project stage are expensed as they are incurred. Internal and external costs incurred during the application development stage are capitalized and amortized on a product-by-product basis commencing on the date the software is ready for its intended use. We do not capitalize any costs once the software is ready for its intended use.
We review VOBA, DSI and other intangible assets for impairment annually or when events or circumstances occur that indicate a potential change in the underlying basis. For further information, refer to Note L Intangibles for details of impairment expense.
Title Plants
Title plants are recorded at the cost incurred to construct or obtain and organize historical title information to the point it can be used to perform title searches. Costs incurred to maintain, update and operate title plants are expensed as incurred. Title plants are not amortized as they are considered to have an indefinite life, if maintained. Sales of title plants are reported at the amount received net of the adjusted costs of the title plant sold. Sales of title plant copies are reported at the amount received. No cost is allocated to the sale of copies of title plants unless the carrying value of the title plant is diminished or impaired. Title plants are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. We reviewed title plants for impairment for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 and did not record any impairment expense in the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2023. We recorded $2 million of impairment expense related to title plants in the year ended December 31, 2024.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed primarily using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the related assets: twenty to thirty years for buildings and three to twenty-five years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the term of the applicable lease or the estimated useful lives of such assets. Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. We did not record any impairment expense related to property and equipment in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Contractholder Funds
Contractholder funds include deferred annuities (indexed annuities and fixed rate annuities), IULs, funding agreements and non-life contingent ("NLC") immediate annuities (which includes NLC pension risk transfer ("PRT") annuities). The liabilities for contractholder funds for fixed rate annuities, funding agreements and NLC immediate annuities consist of contract account balances that accrue to the benefit of the contractholders. The liabilities for indexed annuities and IUL policies consist of the value of the host contract plus the fair value of the indexed crediting feature of the policy, which is accounted for as an embedded derivative. The embedded derivative liability is carried at fair value in Contractholder funds in the Consolidated Balance Sheets with changes in fair value reported in Benefits and other changes in policy reserves in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. See a description of the fair value methodology used in Note C Fair Value of Financial Instruments.
Future Policy Benefits
The FPB are determined as the present value of future policy benefits and related claims expenses to be paid to or on behalf of the policyholder less the present value of future net premiums to be collected from policyholders. The FPB for traditional life policies and life-contingent immediate annuity policies (which includes life-contingent PRT annuities) are estimated using current assumptions that include discount rate, mortality and surrender/lapse terminations for traditional life insurance policies only, and expenses. The expense assumption is locked-in at contract issuance and not subsequently reviewed or updated. The initial assumptions are based on generally accepted actuarial methods and a combination of internal and industry experience. Policies are terminated through surrenders, lapses and maturities, where surrenders represent the voluntary terminations of policies by policyholders, lapses represent cancellations by us due to nonpayment of premiums, and maturities are determined by policy contract terms.
For traditional life policies and life-contingent immediate annuity policies, contracts are grouped into cohorts by product type, legal entity, and issue year, or acquisition year for cohorts established as of the F&G acquisition date, June 1, 2020. Life-contingent PRT annuities are grouped into cohorts by deal and legal entity. At contract inception, a net premium ratio ("NPR") is determined, which is calculated based on discounted future cash flows projected using best estimate assumptions and is capped at 100%, as net premiums cannot exceed gross premiums. Cohorts with NPRs less than 100% are not used to offset cohorts with NPRs greater than 100%.
The NPR is adjusted for changes in cash flow assumptions and for differences between actual and expected experience. We assess the appropriateness of all future cash flow assumptions, excluding the expense assumption, on a quarterly basis and perform an in-depth review of future cash flow assumptions in the third quarter of each year. Updates are made when evidence suggests a revision is necessary. Updates for actual experience, which includes actual cash flows and insurance in-force, are performed on a quarterly basis. These updated cash flows are used to calculate a revised NPR, which is used to derive an updated liability as of the beginning of the current reporting period, discounted at the original contract issuance date. The updated liability is compared with the carrying amount of the liability as of that same date before the revised NPR. The difference between these amounts is the remeasurement gain or loss, presented parenthetically within Benefits and other changes in policy reserves in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. In subsequent periods, the revised NPR is used to measure the FPB, subject to future revisions. If the NPR is greater than 100%, and therefore capped at 100%, the liability is increased and expensed immediately to reflect the amount necessary for net premiums to equal gross premiums. As the liability assumptions are reviewed and updated, if deemed necessary, at least annually, if conditions improve whereby the contracts are no longer expected to have net premiums in excess of gross premiums, the improvements would be captured in the remeasurement process and reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the period of improvement.
For traditional life policies and life-contingent immediate annuity policies (which includes life-contingent PRT annuities), the discount rate assumption is an equivalent single rate that is derived based on A-credit-rated fixed-income instruments with similar duration to the liability. We selected fixed-income instruments that have been A-rated by Bloomberg. In order to reflect the duration characteristics of the liability, we will use an implied forward yield curve and linear interpolation will be used for durations that have limited or no market observable points on the curve. The discount rate assumption is updated quarterly and used to remeasure the liability at the reporting date, with the resulting change reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings.
Deferred Profit Liability
For life-contingent immediate annuity policies, gross premiums received in excess of net premiums are deferred at initial recognition as a DPL. Premiums are measured using assumptions consistent with those used in the measurement of the related liability for FPBs, including discount rate, mortality, and expenses.
The DPL is amortized and recognized as premium revenue with the amount of expected future benefit payments, discounted using the same discount rate determined and locked-in at contract issuance that is used in the measurement of the related FPB. Interest is accreted on the balance of the DPL using this same discount rate. We periodically review and update our estimates using the actual historical experience and updated cash flows for the DPL at the same time as the estimates of cash flows for the FPB. When cash flows are updated, the updated estimates are used to recalculate the initial DPL at contract issuance. The recalculated DPL as of the beginning of the current reporting period is compared to the carrying amount of the DPL as of the beginning of the current reporting period, with any differences recognized as a remeasurement gain or loss, presented parenthetically within Benefits and other changes in policy reserves in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The DPL is recorded as a component of the Future policy benefits in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Market Risk Benefits ("MRBs")
MRBs are contracts or contract features that both provide protection to the contract holder from other-than-nominal capital market risk (equity, interest rate and foreign exchange risk) and expose the Company to other-than-nominal capital market risk. MRBs include certain contract features primarily on indexed annuities products that provide minimum guarantees to policyholders, such as guaranteed minimum death benefit ("GMDB"), guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit ("GMWB") riders and guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit ("GMAB") riders. In certain reinsurance transactions, the underlying risks ceded to a reinsurer contain MRBs.
MRBs (inclusive of reinsured MRBs) are measured at fair value using an attributed fee measurement approach where attributed fees are explicit rider charges collectible from the policyholder (or paid to the reinsurer) used to cover the excess benefits, which represent expected benefits in excess of the policyholder’s account value. At contract inception, an attributed fee ratio is calculated equal to rider charges over benefits paid in excess of the account value attributable to the MRBs. The attributed fee ratio remains static over the life of the MRBs and is capped at 100%. Each period subsequent to contract inception, the attributed fee ratio is used to calculate the fair value of the MRBs using a risk neutral valuation method and is based on current net amounts at risk, market data, internal and industry experience, and other factors. The balances are computed using assumptions including mortality, full and partial surrender, GMWB utilization, risk-free rates including non-performance spread and risk margin, market value of options and economic scenarios. Policyholder behavior assumptions are reviewed at least annually, typically in the third quarter, for any revisions. Reinsured MRBs are valued using a methodology consistent with direct MRBs, with the exception of the non-performance spread which reflects the credit of the reinsurer. MRBs can either be in an asset or liability position and are presented separately on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as the right of setoff criteria are not met. Changes in fair value, net, are recognized in Market risk benefit (gains) losses in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings, except for the change in fair value due to a change in the instrument-specific credit risk, which is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings. See descriptions of the fair value methodology used in Note C Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Note W Market Risk Benefits.
Reserve for Title Claim Losses
Our reserve for title claim losses includes known claims as well as losses we expect to incur, net of recoupments. Each known claim is reserved based on our review as to the estimated amount of the claim and the costs required to settle the claim. Reserves for claims, which are incurred but not reported are established at the time premium revenue is recognized based on historical loss experience and also take into consideration other factors, including industry trends, claim loss history, current legal environment, geographic considerations, and the type of policy written.
The reserve for title claim losses also includes reserves for losses arising from closing and disbursement functions due to fraud or operational error.
If a loss is related to a policy issued by an independent agent, we may proceed against the independent agent pursuant to the terms of the agency agreement. In any event, we may proceed against third parties who are responsible for any loss under the title insurance policy under rights of subrogation.
Secured Trust Deposits
In the state of Illinois, a trust company is permitted to commingle and invest customers’ assets with its own assets, pending completion of real estate transactions. Accordingly, our Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect a secured trust deposit liability of $731 million and $551 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, representing customers’ assets held by us and corresponding assets including cash and investments pledged as security for those trust balances.
Income Taxes
We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities and expected benefits of utilizing net operating loss and credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The impact on deferred taxes of changes in tax rates and laws, if any, is applied to the years during which temporary differences are expected to be settled and reflected in the financial statements in the period enacted.
Reinsurance
Title
In our Title segment, in a limited number of situations, we limit our maximum loss exposure by reinsuring certain risks with other title insurers. We also earn a small amount of additional income, which is reflected in our direct premiums, by assuming reinsurance for certain risks of other title insurers. We cede a portion of certain policy and other liabilities under agent fidelity, excess of loss and case-by-case reinsurance agreements. Reinsurance agreements provide that in the event of a loss (including costs, attorneys’ fees, and expenses) exceeding the retained amounts, the reinsurer is liable for the excess amount assumed. However, the ceding company remains primarily liable in the event the reinsurer does not meet its contractual obligations.
F&G
In our F&G segment, our insurance subsidiaries enter into reinsurance agreements with other companies in the normal course of business. In certain arrangements that are not accounted for as reinsurance, the right of offset may be applied resulting in all balances and activity associated with the agreement being presented on a net basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Earnings, respectively.
When the right of offset is not applied, the arrangement is reflected on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Earnings. This results in the recognition of a Reinsurance recoverable for amounts due from the reinsurer. For arrangements accounted for as reinsurance, the Reinsurance recoverable balance reflects the reserve balance of the policies ceded. For arrangements not accounted for as reinsurance, deposit accounting is applied. As a result, the deposit asset presented as a Reinsurance recoverable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, is based on the actual and expected cash flows due from the reinsurer where the interest method is used to accrete the deposit asset using an effective yield based on changes in actual and expected cash flows. For coinsurance of FIA and IUL policies, the Reinsurance recoverable will incorporate the fair value of the indexed crediting feature, which is accounted for as an embedded derivative. Changes in the Reinsurance recoverable balance are reported as Benefits and other changes in policy reserves in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Cost of Reinsurance
Amounts received from or paid to reinsurers in excess of reimbursements or liabilities ceded, respectively, represents COR. If the net COR balance is in a deferred gain position, it is included within Accounts payable and accrued liabilities with the related amortization reflected within Life insurance premiums and other fees and, if in a deferred loss position, is included within the Prepaid expenses and other assets with the related amortization reflected within Other operating expenses, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Earnings, respectively. Premiums and expenses are recorded net of reinsurance ceded.
Funds Withheld Arrangements
F&G cedes certain business on a coinsurance funds withheld basis. Assets supporting the arrangements are reported within Funds withheld for reinsurance liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. All assets within the Funds withheld for reinsurance liabilities are recorded in a manner consistent with each respective item of our accounting policies discussed in this Note A Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Investment results for the assets that support the coinsurance are segregated within the funds withheld account and are passed directly to the reinsurer pursuant to the contractual terms of the reinsurance agreement, which creates embedded derivatives considered to be total return swaps. These embedded derivatives are not clearly and closely related to the underlying reinsurance agreement and thus require bifurcation. For arrangements reinsuring indexed annuities products, the funds withheld account additionally contains an embedded derivative representing the index credit obligation due the reinsurer, resulting in a compound embedded derivative. Beginning in 2025, these embedded derivatives are reported in Funds withheld for reinsurance liabilities, irrespective if in a net asset position or a net liability position, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and prior periods have been reclassified from Prepaid expenses and other assets to conform with the current presentation. The related gains or losses are reported in Recognized gains and losses, net, on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
See Note N F&G Reinsurance for more details over F&G's reinsurance agreements.
Revenue Recognition
Refer to Note K Revenue Recognition for a description of our accounting for our various revenue streams.
Benefits and Other Changes in Policy Reserves
Benefit expenses for deferred annuities (indexed annuities and fixed rate annuities), IUL policies and funding agreements include interest credited to contractholder account balances. For indexed annuities and IUL, the benefits expense includes the change in fair value of the embedded derivatives associated with the equity crediting rates. Benefit claims in excess of contract account balances, net of reinsurance recoveries, are charged to expense in the period that they are earned by the policyholder based on their selected strategy or strategies.
With the exception of reinsured MRBs discussed above, changes in the Reinsurance recoverable balance that need to be reflected in earnings are included within Benefits and other changes in policy reserves on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. For reinsurance arrangements that apply reinsurance accounting, this primarily relates to changes in the reserve balance ceded. For reinsurance arrangements that apply deposit accounting, this primarily relates to accretion of the deposit asset balance.
Other changes in policy reserves also include the change in reserves for life insurance products. For traditional life and life-contingent immediate annuities (which includes PRT annuities with life contingencies), policy benefit claims are charged to expense in the period that the claims are incurred, net of reinsurance recoveries. Remeasurement gains or losses on the related FPB and DPL balances are presented parenthetically within Benefits and other changes in policy reserves in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
We account for stock-based compensation plans using the fair value method. Using the fair value method of accounting, compensation cost is measured based on the fair value of the award at the grant date using quoted market prices, and recognized over the service period.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share, as presented on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. In periods when earnings are positive, diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the impact of assumed conversions of potentially dilutive
securities. For periods when we recognize a net loss, diluted earnings per share is equal to basic earnings per share as the impact of assumed conversions of potentially dilutive securities is considered to be antidilutive. We have granted certain stock options, shares of restricted stock, convertible debt instruments and certain other convertible share-based payments, which have been treated as common share equivalents for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share for periods in which positive earnings have been reported.
The net earnings of F&G in our calculation of diluted earnings per share is adjusted for dilution related to certain F&G restricted stock granted to F&G's employees in accordance with ASC 260-10-55-20. We calculate the ratio of the shares of F&G we own to the total weighted average diluted shares of F&G outstanding and multiply the ratio by F&G's net earnings. The result is used for F&G's net earnings attributable to FNF included in our consolidated net earnings in the numerator for our diluted EPS calculation.
Restricted stock, options or other instruments, which provide the ability to acquire shares of our common stock that are antidilutive are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. There were no antidilutive instruments outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
We report Comprehensive earnings (loss) in accordance with GAAP on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings. Total comprehensive earnings are defined as all changes in shareholders' equity during a period, other than those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders. While total comprehensive earnings is the activity in a period and is largely driven by net earnings in that period, accumulated other comprehensive earnings or loss represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive earnings, net of tax, as of the balance sheet date. Amounts reclassified to net earnings relate to the realized gains (losses) on our investments and other financial instruments, excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates, and are included in Recognized gains and losses, net on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The income tax effects are released from AOCI when the related activity is reclassified to net earnings.
Changes in the balance of Other comprehensive earnings (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, by component are as follows:
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| | Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates) | | Change in current discount rate - future policy benefits | | Change in instrument-specific credit risk - market risk benefits | | Other | | Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) | |
| | (In millions) | |
| Balance January 1, 2023 | $ | (3,583) | | | $ | 763 | | | $ | (48) | | | $ | (2) | | | $ | (2,870) | | |
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| Reclassification adjustments | 137 | | | — | | | — | | | (11) | | | 126 | | |
| Other comprehensive earnings | 961 | | | (189) | | | (34) | | | 21 | | | 759 | | |
| Non-controlling interest | (170) | | | 31 | | | 6 | | | (1) | | | (134) | | |
| Balance December 31, 2023 | (2,655) | | | 605 | | | (76) | | | 7 | | | (2,119) | | |
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| Reclassification adjustments | 3 | | — | | | — | | | (11) | | | (8) | | |
| Other comprehensive earnings | (157) | | | 224 | | | 5 | | | 10 | | | 82 | | |
| Non-controlling interest | 14 | | | (21) | | | — | | | — | | | (7) | | |
| Balance December 31, 2024 | (2,795) | | | 808 | | | (71) | | | 6 | | | (2,052) | | |
| Reclassification adjustments | 12 | | — | | | — | | | (58) | | | (46) | | |
| Other comprehensive earnings | 711 | | | (235) | | | (24) | | | 25 | | | 477 | | |
| F&G Distribution | 16 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 16 | | |
| Non-controlling interest | (116) | | | 40 | | | 4 | | | (1) | | | (73) | | |
| Balance December 31, 2025 | $ | (2,172) | | | $ | 613 | | | $ | (91) | | | $ | (28) | | | $ | (1,678) | | |
Management Estimates
The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Periodically, and at least annually, typically in the third quarter, we review the assumptions associated with reserves for policy benefits and product guarantees. During the third quarter and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, based on
policyholder behavior, experience and interest rate movements, we reflected updates to surrender assumptions for recent and expected near term policyholder behavior, as well as updated certain indexed annuities assumptions used to calculate the fair value of the embedded derivative component within Contractholder funds. These changes resulted in decreases in total benefits and other changes in policy reserves of approximately $20 million and $89 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
During the third quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2023, based on increases in interest rates and pricing changes, we updated certain indexed annuities assumptions to calculate the fair value of the embedded derivative component within the contractholder funds and also aligned reserves to actual policyholder behavior. These changes resulted in an increase in total benefits and other changes in policy reserves of approximately $73 million.
Reclassifications
Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. Refer to “Funds Withheld Arrangements” above for further information.
Owned Distribution Investments
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we expensed approximately $55 million, $119 million, and $154 million in commissions on sales through our funded owned distribution investments and their affiliates, respectively, with the acquisition expense deferred and amortized in Depreciation and amortization on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Note B — Summary of Reserve for Title Claim Losses
A summary of the reserve for title claim losses follows:
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| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2025 | | 2024 | 2023 | |
| | (Dollars in millions) | |
| Beginning balance | $ | 1,713 | | | $ | 1,770 | | $ | 1,810 | | |
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| Change in insurance recoverable | (6) | | | (10) | | 15 | | |
| Claim loss provision related to: | | | | | |
| Current year | 262 | | | 232 | | 207 | | |
| Prior years | — | | | — | | — | | |
| Total title claim loss provision | 262 | | | 232 | | 207 | | |
| Claims paid, net of recoupments related to: | | | | | |
| Current year | (21) | | | (25) | | (22) | | |
| Prior years | (248) | | | (254) | | (240) | | |
| Total title claims paid, net of recoupments | (269) | | | (279) | | (262) | | |
| Ending balance of claim loss reserve for title insurance | $ | 1,700 | | | $ | 1,713 | | $ | 1,770 | | |
| Provision for title insurance claim losses as a percentage of title insurance premiums | 4.5 | % | | 4.5 | % | 4.5 | % | |
We continually update loss reserve estimates as new information becomes known, new loss patterns emerge or as other contributing factors are considered and incorporated into the analysis of reserve for claim losses. Estimating future title loss payments is difficult because of the complex nature of title claims, the long periods of time over which claims are paid, significantly varying dollar amounts of individual claims and other factors.
Due to the uncertainty inherent in the process and to the judgment used by management, the ultimate liability may be greater or less than our current reserves. If actual claims loss development varies from what is currently expected and is not offset by other factors, it is possible that additional reserve adjustments may be required in future periods in order to maintain our recorded reserve within a reasonable range of our actuary's central estimate.
Note C — Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Our measurement of fair value is based on assumptions used by market participants in pricing the asset or liability, which may include inherent risk, restrictions on the sale or use of an asset, or non-performance risk, which may include our own credit risk. We estimate an exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell the asset or transfer the liability (“exit price”) in the principal market, or the most advantageous market for that asset or liability in the absence of a principal market as opposed to the price that would be paid to acquire the asset or assume a liability (“entry price”). We categorize financial instruments carried at fair value into a three-level fair value hierarchy, based on the priority of inputs to the respective valuation technique, along with net asset value. The three-level hierarchy for fair value measurement is defined as follows:
Level 1 – Values are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2 – Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices from those willing to trade in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by market data for the term of the instrument. Such inputs include market interest rates and volatilities, spreads, and yield curves.
Level 3 – Certain inputs are unobservable (supported by little or no market activity) and significant to the fair value measurement. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s best estimate of what hypothetical market participants would use to determine a transaction price for the asset or liability at the reporting date based on the best information available in the circumstances.
Net Asset Value ("NAV") – Certain equity investments are measured using NAV as a practical expedient in determining fair value. In addition, our unconsolidated affiliates (primarily limited partnerships) are primarily accounted for using the equity method of accounting with fair value determined using NAV as a practical expedient. Our carrying value reflects our pro rata ownership percentage as indicated by NAV in the unconsolidated affiliate’s financial statements, which we may adjust if we determine NAV is not calculated consistent with investment company fair value principles. The underlying investments of the unconsolidated affiliates may have significant unobservable inputs, which may include, but are not limited to, comparable multiples and weighted average cost of capital rates applied in valuation models or a discounted cash flow model. Additionally, management inquires quarterly with the general partner to determine whether any credit or other market events have occurred since prior period financial statements to ensure any material events are properly included in current period valuation and investment income.
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the investment.
When a determination is made to classify an asset or liability within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the determination is based upon the significance of the unobservable inputs to the overall fair value measurement. Because certain securities trade in less liquid or illiquid markets with limited or no pricing information, the determination of fair value for these securities is inherently more difficult. In addition to the unobservable inputs, Level 3 fair value investments may include observable components, which are components that are actively quoted or can be validated to market-based sources.
Our assets and liabilities measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis, summarized according to the hierarchy previously described, are as follows:
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| December 31, 2025 |
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | NAV | | Fair Value |
| Assets | (In millions) |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,636 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,636 | |
| Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale: | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-backed securities | — | | | 8,644 | | | 10,094 | | | — | | | 18,738 | |
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | — | | | 5,200 | | | — | | | — | | | 5,200 | |
| Corporates | 40 | | | 21,263 | | | 3,145 | | | — | | | 24,448 | |
| Hybrids | 36 | | | 558 | | | 15 | | | — | | | 609 | |
| Municipals | — | | | 1,390 | | | 3 | | | — | | | 1,393 | |
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | — | | | 2,848 | | | 3 | | | — | | | 2,851 | |
| U.S. Government | 938 | | | 15 | | | — | | | — | | | 953 | |
| Foreign Governments | 107 | | | 238 | | | 23 | | | — | | | 368 | |
| Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | |
| Preferred equity securities | 174 | | | 254 | | | 8 | | | — | | | 436 | |
| Common equity securities | 441 | | | — | | | 17 | | | 35 | | | 493 | |
| Derivative investments | — | | | 1,156 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,156 | |
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | — | | | — | | | 270 | | | — | | | 270 | |
| Other long-term investments (a) | — | | | 248 | | | 41 | | | — | | | 289 | |
| Short term investments | 1,764 | | | 82 | | | 74 | | | — | | | 1,920 | |
| Indexed annuities/IUL ceded embedded derivatives, included in Reinsurance recoverable | — | | | — | | | 399 | | | — | | | 399 | |
| Loan receivable, included in Prepaid expenses and other assets | — | | | — | | | 24 | | | — | | | 24 | |
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| Market risk benefits asset | — | | | — | | | 285 | | | — | | | 285 | |
| Other assets | — | | | — | | | 129 | | | — | | | 129 | |
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| Total financial assets at fair value | $ | 6,136 | | | $ | 41,896 | | | $ | 14,530 | | | $ | 35 | | | $ | 62,597 | |
| Liabilities | | | | | | | | | |
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| Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | |
| Indexed annuities/indexed universal life insurance ("IUL") embedded derivatives, included in Contractholder funds | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,542 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,542 | |
| Interest rate and foreign currency swaps, included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | — | | | 3 | | | 9 | | | — | | | 12 | |
| Reinsurance related embedded derivatives, included in Funds withheld for reinsurance liabilities | — | | | 75 | | | — | | | — | | | 75 | |
| Equity options | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | |
| Contingent consideration, included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | — | | | — | | | 72 | | | — | | | 72 | |
| Market risk benefits liability | — | | | — | | | 903 | | | — | | | 903 | |
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| Total financial liabilities at fair value | $ | 1 | | | $ | 78 | | | $ | 7,526 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,605 | |
(a) Includes certain interests in VIEs for which the fair value option has been elected. Refer to Note D - Investments for further details.
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| December 31, 2024 |
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | NAV | | Fair Value |
| Assets | (In millions) |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,479 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,479 | |
| Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale: | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-backed securities | — | | | 7,513 | | | 8,143 | | | — | | | 15,656 | |
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | — | | | 5,182 | | | — | | | — | | | 5,182 | |
| Corporates | 41 | | | 18,698 | | | 2,957 | | | — | | | 21,696 | |
| Hybrids | 35 | | | 546 | | | — | | | — | | | 581 | |
| Municipals | — | | | 1,386 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,386 | |
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | — | | | 2,793 | | | 3 | | | — | | | 2,796 | |
| U.S. Government | 631 | | | 6 | | | — | | | — | | | 637 | |
| Foreign Governments | — | | | 280 | | | 4 | | | — | | | 284 | |
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| Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | |
| Preferred equity securities | 189 | | | 246 | | | 8 | | | — | | | 443 | |
| Common equity securities | 575 | | | — | | | 10 | | | 57 | | | 642 | |
| Derivative investments | — | | | 791 | | | 3 | | | — | | | 794 | |
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| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | — | | | — | | | 272 | | | — | | | 272 | |
| Other long-term investments | — | | | — | | | 32 | | | — | | | 32 | |
| Short term investments | 2,995 | | | 18 | | | 37 | | | — | | | 3,050 | |
| Indexed annuities/IUL ceded embedded derivatives, included in Reinsurance recoverable | — | | | — | | | 98 | | | — | | | 98 | |
| Loan receivable, included in Prepaid expenses and other asset | — | | | — | | | 11 | | | — | | | 11 | |
| Market risk benefits asset | — | | | — | | | 189 | | | — | | | 189 | |
| Other assets | — | | | — | | | 65 | | | — | | | 65 | |
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| Total financial assets at fair value | $ | 7,945 | | | $ | 37,459 | | | $ | 11,832 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 57,293 | |
| Liabilities | | | | | | | | | |
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| Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | |
| Indexed annuities/IUL embedded derivatives, included in Contractholder funds | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,220 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,220 | |
| Interest rate swaps, included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | — | | | 10 | | | — | | | — | | | 10 | |
| Equity options | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | |
| Reinsurance related embedded derivatives, included in Funds withheld for reinsurance liabilities | — | | | (109) | | | — | | | — | | | (109) | |
| Contingent consideration, included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | — | | | — | | | 74 | | | — | | | 74 | |
| Market risk benefits liability | — | | | — | | | 549 | | | — | | | 549 | |
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| Total financial liabilities at fair value | $ | 1 | | | $ | (99) | | | $ | 5,843 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,745 | |
Valuation Methodologies
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for these instruments approximate fair value.
Fixed Maturity, Preferred and Equity Securities
We measure the fair value of our securities based on assumptions used by market participants in pricing the security. The most appropriate valuation methodology is selected based on the specific characteristics of the fixed maturity, preferred or equity security, and we will then consistently apply the valuation methodology to measure the security’s fair value. Our fair value measurement is based on a market approach, which utilizes prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable securities. Sources of inputs to the market approach include third-party pricing services, independent broker quotations, or pricing matrices. We use observable and unobservable inputs in our valuation methodologies. Observable inputs include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data including market research publications. In addition, market indicators and industry and economic events are monitored and further market data will be acquired when certain thresholds are met.
For certain security types, additional inputs may be used, or some of the inputs described above may not be applicable. The significant input used in the fair value measurement of equity securities for which the market approach valuation technique is employed is yield for comparable securities. Increases or decreases in the yields would result in lower or higher, respectively,
fair value measurements. For broker-quoted only securities, quotes from market makers or broker-dealers are obtained from sources recognized to be market participants. We believe the broker quotes are prices at which trades could be executed based on historical trades executed at broker-quoted or slightly higher prices.
We analyze the third-party valuation methodologies and related inputs to perform assessments to determine the appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy. However, we did not adjust prices received from third parties as of December 31, 2025 or 2024.
Certain equity investments are measured using NAV as a practical expedient in determining fair value.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative contracts can either be exchange traded or traded over the counter. Exchange traded derivatives typically fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy if there is active trading activity. Two methods are used to value over-the-counter derivatives. When required inputs are available, certain derivatives are valued using valuation pricing models, which represent what we would expect to receive or pay at the balance sheet date if we cancelled or exercised the derivative or entered into offsetting positions. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, which include the use of market-observable inputs, including interest rate, yield curve volatilities, foreign currency exchange rates and other factors. These over-the-counter derivatives are typically classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as the majority trade in liquid markets, we can verify model inputs and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. When inputs are not available for valuation models, certain over-the-counter derivatives are valued using independent broker quotes, which are based on unobservable market data and classified within Level 3. Effective September 30, 2024, pricing for certain derivatives was obtained from internal models using substantially all market observable inputs, and those derivatives were transferred out of Level 3 to Level 2.
The fair value of the reinsurance-related embedded derivatives in our funds withheld reinsurance agreements are estimated based upon the change in fair value (for total return swaps), or the fair value (for the index credit obligation due the reinsurer), of the assets supporting the funds withheld from reinsurance liabilities. The fair value of the assets is based on a quoted market price of similar assets or is obtained from models using substantially all market observable inputs (Level 2), and therefore the fair value of the embedded derivatives are based on market-observable inputs and are classified as Level 2.
The fair value measurement of the indexed annuities/IUL embedded derivatives, representing the indexed crediting feature of the policies included in Contractholder funds, and the ceded portion, the reinsured indexed crediting feature embedded derivatives recorded as a component of the Reinsurance recoverable, is determined through a combination of market observable information and significant unobservable inputs using the option budget method. The market observable inputs are the market value of option and treasury rates. The significant unobservable inputs are the budgeted option cost (i.e., the expected cost to purchase equity options in future periods to fund the equity indexed linked feature), surrender rates, mortality multiplier and non-performance spread. The mortality multiplier at December 31, 2025 and 2024 was applied to the 2012 Individual Annuity mortality tables. Increases or decreases in the market value of an option in isolation would result in a higher or lower, respectively, fair value measurement. Increases or decreases in treasury rates, mortality multiplier, surrender rates, or non-performance spread in isolation would result in a lower or higher fair value measurement, respectively. Generally, a change in any one unobservable input would not directly result in a change in any other unobservable input. Also refer to Management's Estimates in Note A Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies regarding certain assumption updates.
Investments in Unconsolidated affiliates
We have elected the fair value option (“FVO”) for certain investments in unconsolidated affiliates as we believe this better aligns them with other investments in unconsolidated affiliates that are measured using NAV as a practical expedient in determining fair value. Investments measured using the FVO are included in Level 3 and the fair values of these investments are determined using a multiple of the affiliates’ earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). The EBITDA is based on the affiliates’ financial information. The multiple is derived from market analysis of transactions involving comparable companies. The inputs are considered unobservable, as not all market participants have access to this data.
Short-term Investments
The carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for these instruments approximate fair value. Certain short-term investments are valued based on third-party pricing services or broker quotes and are classified as Level 2 or 3.
Loan receivable
Concurrent with the Roar purchase agreement, F&G executed a separate loan agreement with the sellers of Roar. The loan is collateralized by the sellers’ minority equity stake in Roar. The loan receivable is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow model applied using a Monte Carlo simulation of estimated cash flows at each measurement period and for each
simulated path relative to the estimated collateral value. The Monte Carlo simulation utilizes the outstanding principal balance, a risk-adjusted discount rate, and risk-free rates to discount the expected cash flows and compare to the estimated collateral value for each payment period and simulated path. The discounted cash flow approach applies a company-specific discount rate to future expected interest and payoff payments to calculate the estimated fair value based on the average outcome from the simulation. This loan receivable is included in Level 3 and the inputs are considered unobservable, as not all market participants have access to this data.
Other long-term Investments
We have elected the fair value option (“FVO”) for certain loans held by consolidated VIEs to better align measurement with the economic characteristics of the underlying structures and to reduce accounting mismatches that would otherwise result from measuring the assets and liabilities using different attributes. We have also elected to apply the collateralized financing entity guidance in ASC 810 to measure both the financial assets and the financial liabilities of the VIE using the more observable of the fair value of the financial assets and the fair value of the financial liabilities. We believe that the value of the debt securities, that trade in the secondary market, are more observable than the pricing of the individual loans and will use the fair value of the debt securities issued by the VIE as a practical expedient in determining the fair value of the loans. Based on the market-observable inputs of the debt securities, the fair value of the loans are included in Level 2.
We hold a fund-linked note, which provides for an additional payment at maturity based on the value of an embedded derivative based on the actual return of a dedicated return fund. Fair value of the embedded derivative is based on an unobservable input, the NAV of the fund at the balance sheet date. The embedded derivative is similar to an equity option on the NAV of the fund with a strike price of zero since F&G will not be required to make any additional payments at maturity of the fund-linked note in order to receive the NAV of the fund on the maturity date. A Black-Scholes model determines the NAV of the fund as the fair value of the equity option regardless of the values used for the other inputs to the option pricing model. The NAV of the fund is provided by the fund manager at the end of each calendar month and represents the value an investor would receive if it withdrew its investment on the balance sheet date. Therefore, the key unobservable input used in the Black-Scholes model is the value of the fund. As the value of the fund increases or decreases, the fair value of the embedded derivative will increase or decrease. See further discussion on the available-for-sale embedded derivative in Note E Derivative Financial Instruments.
Other Assets
Mortgage servicing rights are measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow model, which incorporates assumptions that market participants use in estimating future net servicing income cash flows. These assumptions include estimates of prepayment rates, discount rates, cost to service (including delinquency and foreclosure costs), escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, and ancillary income.
Contingent Consideration
We have recorded contingent consideration pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement for the acquisition of Roar. The contingent consideration is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow model applied using a Monte Carlo simulation of estimated EBITDA at each measurement period and for each simulated path relative to contractual EBITDA milestones. The Monte Carlo simulation utilizes a risk-adjusted discount rate, volatility assumption, and risk-free rates to assess the probability Roar's EBITDA trajectory reaches required milestones for the earn out payments to be made. The discounted cash flow approach applies a company-specific discount rate based on F&G credit profile to future expected earn out payments to calculate the estimated fair value based on the average outcome from the simulation. This contingent consideration is included in Level 3 and the inputs are considered unobservable, as not all market participants have access to this data. See further discussion on the contingent consideration in Note G Commitments and Contingencies.
Market Risk Benefits ("MRBs")
MRBs (inclusive of reinsured MRBs) are measured at fair value using an attributed fee measurement approach where attributed fees are explicit rider charges collectible from the policyholder (or paid to the reinsurer) used to cover the excess benefits. The fair value is calculated using a risk neutral valuation method and is based on current net amounts at risk, market data, internal and industry experience, and other factors. The balances are computed using assumptions including mortality, full and partial surrender, rider benefit utilization, risk-free rates including non-performance spread and risk margin, market value of options, and economic scenarios. Policyholder behavior assumptions are reviewed at least annually, typically in the third quarter, for any revisions. Reinsured MRBs are valued using a methodology consistent with direct MRBs, with the exception of the non-performance spread which reflects the credit of the reinsurer. See further discussion on MRBs in Note W Market Risk Benefits.
Quantitative information regarding significant unobservable inputs used for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of financial instruments carried at fair value as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, excluding assets and liabilities for which significant quantitative unobservable inputs are not developed internally and not readily available to the Company (primarily those valued using broker quotes and certain third-party pricing services), are as follows:
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| Fair Value at | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input(s) | | Range (Weighted average) |
| December 31, 2025 | | | |
| (in millions) | | | | December 31, 2025 |
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| Asset-backed securities | $ | 92 | | | Third-Party Valuation | | Discount Rate | | 4.36% - 7.15% (5.80%) |
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| Corporates | 8 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount Rate | | 5.50% - 100.00% (98.73%) |
| Corporates | 661 | | | Third-Party Valuation | | Discount Rate | | 3.45% - 8.68% (5.84%) |
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| Residential mortgage-backed securities | 3 | | | Third-Party Valuation | | Discount Rate | | 5.41%-5.41% (5.41%) |
| Foreign Governments | 5 | | | Third-Party Valuation | | Discount Rate | | 5.73% - 5.73% (5.73%) |
| Municipals | 3 | | | Third-Party Valuation | | Discount Rate | | 4.94% - 4.94% (4.94%) |
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| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 270 | | | Market Comparable Company Analysis | | EBITDA Multiple | | 7.4x - 15.5x (12.10x) |
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| Preferred equity securities | 1 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount rate | | 100.00% - 100.00% (100.00%) |
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| Common equity securities | 12 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount rate | | 8.10% - 14.00% (14.29%) |
| | | Market Comparable Company Analysis | | EBITDA multiple | | 4.8x - 6.7x (5.5x) |
| MSRs | 129 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount Rate | | 6.38% - 10.69% (8.00%) |
| | | | | Conditional Prepayment Rate | | 5.85% -13.65% (7.77%) |
| Other long-term investments: | | | | | | | |
| Available-for-sale embedded derivative | 41 | | | Black Scholes Model | | Market Value of AnchorPath Fund | | 100.00% |
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| Reinsurance recoverable: | | | | | | | |
| Indexed annuities/IUL ceded embedded derivatives | 399 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Market Value of Option | | 0.00% - 31.77% (2.74%) |
| | | | | Mortality Multiplier | | 80.00% - 115.00% (100.00%) |
| | | | | Surrender Rates | | 0.25% - 50.00% (3.33%) |
| | | | | Partial Withdrawals | | 2.00% - 6.50% (2.22%) |
| | | | | Non-Performance Spread | | 0.53% - 1.15% (0.90%) |
| | | | | Option Cost | | 1.39% - 5.30% (1.98%) |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets: | | | | | | | |
| Loan receivable | 24 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Risk-Adjusted Discount Rate | | 6.35% - 6.35% (6.35%) |
| | | | | Collateral Volatility | | 35.00% - 35.00% (35.00%) |
| Market risk benefits asset | 285 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Mortality | | 80.00% - 115.00% (100.00%) |
| | | | | Surrender Rates | | 0.25% - 30.00% (5.33%) |
| | | | | Partial Withdrawal Rates | | 0.00% - 25.64% (2.47%) |
| | | | | Non-Performance Spread | | 0.43% - 0.85% (0.64%) |
| | | | | GMWB Utilization | | 50.00% - 75.00% (63.03%) |
| Total financial assets at fair value (a) | $ | 1,933 | | | | | | | |
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| Derivatives: | | | | | | | |
| Indexed annuities/ IUL embedded derivatives, included in Contractholder funds | $ | 6,542 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Market Value of Option | | 0.00% - 40.13% (3.84%) |
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| | | | | Mortality Multiplier | | 80.00% - 115.00% (100.00%) |
| | | | | Surrender Rates | | 0.25% - 50.00% (6.68%) |
| | | | | Partial Withdrawals | | 2.00% - 35.71% (2.69%) |
| | | | | Non-Performance Spread | | 0.43% - 0.85% (0.64%) |
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| | | | | Option Cost | | 0.50% - 6.09% (2.78%) |
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| Contingent consideration | 72 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Risk-Adjusted Discount Rate | | 11.50% - 11.50% (11.50%) |
| | | | | EBITDA Volatility | | 35% - 35% (35%) |
| | | | | Counterparty Discount Rate | | 6.30% - 6.30% (6.30%) |
| Market risk benefits liability | 903 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Mortality | | 80.00% - 115.00% (100.00%) |
| | | | | Surrender Rates | | 0.25% - 30.00% (5.33%) |
| | | | | Partial Withdrawal Rates | | 0.00% - 25.64% (2.47%) |
| | | | | Non-Performance Spread | | 0.43% - 0.85% (0.64%) |
| | | | | GMWB Utilization | | 50.00% - 75.00% (63.03%) |
| Total financial liabilities at fair value | $ | 7,517 | | | | | | | |
(a) Assets of $12,597 million and liabilities of $9 million for which significant quantitative unobservable inputs are not developed internally and not readily available to the Company (primarily those valued using broker quotes and certain third-party pricing services) are excluded from the respective totals in the table above.
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| Fair Value at | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input(s) | | Range (Weighted average) |
| December 31, 2024 | | | |
| (In millions) | | | | December 31, 2024 |
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| Asset-backed securities | $ | 95 | | | Third-Party Valuation | | Discount Rate | | 4.83% - 7.15% (6.33%) |
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| Corporates | 750 | | | Third-Party Valuation | | Discount Rate | | 2.00% - 22.53% (6.76%) |
| Corporates | 7 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount Rate | | 13.33% - 100.00% (96.45%) |
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| Residential mortgage-backed securities | 3 | | | Third-Party Valuation | | Discount Rate | | 5.89% - 5.89% (5.89%) |
| Foreign Governments | 4 | | | Third-Party Valuation | | Discount Rate | | 12.14% - 12.14% (12.14%) |
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 272 | | | Market Comparable Company Analysis | | EBITDA Multiple | | 8.7x - 23.6x (14.6x) |
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| Equity securities: | | | | | | | |
| Preferred equity securities | 1 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount rate | | 100.00% -100.00% (100.00%) |
| Common equity securities | 4 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount rate | | 4.80% - 14.10% (9.40%) |
| | | Market Comparable Company Analysis | | EBITDA multiple | | 5.8x - 7.5x (7.0x) |
| Other assets | 65 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount Rate | | 10.60% - 12.00% (11.30%) |
| | | | | Conditional Prepayment Rate | | 6.24% - 11.99% (9.12%) |
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| Other long-term investments: | | | | | | | |
| Available-for-sale embedded derivative | 32 | | | Black Scholes Model | | Market Value of AnchorPath Fund | | 100% |
| Reinsurance recoverable: | | | | | | | |
| Indexed annuities/IUL ceded embedded derivatives | 98 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Market Value of Option | | 0.35% - 2.53% (1.39%) |
| | | | | Mortality Multiplier | | 80.00% - 115.00% (100.00%) |
| | | | | Surrender Rates | | 0.25% - 50.00% (3.24%) |
| | | | | Partial Withdrawals | | 2.00% - 5.00% (2.13%) |
| | | | | Non-Performance Spread | | 0.48% - 0.95% (0.75%) |
| | | | | Option Cost | | 1.40% - 1.40% (1.40%) |
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| Loan receivable | 11 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Risk-Adjusted Discount Rate | | 7.22% - 7.22% (7.22%) |
| | | | | Collateral Volatility | | 35.00% -35.00% (35.00%) |
| Market risk benefits asset | 189 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Mortality | | 80.00% - 115.00% (100.00%) |
| | | | | Surrender Rates | | 0.25% - 30.00% (5.05%) |
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| | | | | Partial Withdrawal Rates | | 2.00% - 24.39% (2.48%) |
| | | | | Non-Performance Spread | | 0.48% - 0.95% (0.75%) |
| | | | | GMWB Utilization | | 50.00% - 75.00% (61.77%) |
| Total financial assets at fair value (a) | $ | 1,531 | | | | | | | |
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| Indexed annuities/IUL embedded derivatives, included in Contractholder funds | $ | 5,220 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Market Value of Option | | 0.00% - 20.81% (2.92%) |
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| | | | | Mortality Multiplier | | 80.00% - 115.00% (100.00%) |
| | | | | Surrender Rates | | 0.25% - 50.00% (6.94%) |
| | | | | Partial Withdrawals | | 2.00% - 35.71% (2.72%) |
| | | | | Non-Performance Spread | | 0.48% - 0.95% (0.75%) |
| | | | | Option Cost | | 0.07% - 5.70% (2.68%) |
| Contingent consideration | 74 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Risk-Adjusted Discount Rate | | 13.50% - 13.50% (13.50%) |
| | | | | EBITDA Volatility | | 35.00% - 35.00% (35.00%) |
| | | | | Counterparty Discount Rate | | 6.50% - 6.50% (6.50%) |
| Market risk benefits liability | 549 | | | Discounted Cash Flow | | Mortality | | 80.00% - 115.00% (100.00%) |
| | | | | Surrender Rates | | 0.25% - 30.00% (5.05%) |
| | | | | Partial Withdrawal Rates | | 2.00% - 24.39% 2.48% |
| | | | | Non-Performance Spread | | 0.48% - 0.95% (0.75%) |
| | | | | GMWB Utilization | | 50.00% - 75.00% (61.77%) |
| Total financial liabilities at fair value | $ | 5,843 | | | | | | | |
(a) Assets of $10,301 million for which significant quantitative unobservable inputs are not developed internally and not readily available to the Company (primarily those valued using broker quotes and certain third-party pricing services) are excluded from the respective totals in the table above.
The following tables summarize changes to the Company’s financial instruments carried at fair value and classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The gains and losses below may include changes in fair value due in part to observable inputs that are a component of the valuation methodology.
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| Balance at Beginning of Period | | | | Total Gains (Losses) | | Purchases | | Sales | | Settlements | | Net transfer In (Out) of Level 3 (a) | | Balance at End of Period | | Change in Unrealized Incl in OCI |
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| Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-backed securities | $ | 8,143 | | | | | $ | (5) | | | $ | 80 | | | $ | 3,688 | | | $ | (433) | | | $ | (1,228) | | | $ | (151) | | | $ | 10,094 | | | $ | 73 | |
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | — | | | | | — | | | — | | | 46 | | | — | | | — | | | (46) | | | — | | | — | |
| Corporates | 2,957 | | | | | (12) | | | 72 | | | 1,490 | | | (889) | | | (407) | | | (66) | | | 3,145 | | | 73 | |
| Hybrids | — | | | | | — | | | — | | | 15 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 15 | | | — | |
| Municipals | — | | | | | — | | | — | | | 4 | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | 3 | | | — | |
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | 3 | | | | | — | | | — | | | 2 | | | — | | | — | | | (2) | | | 3 | | | — | |
| Foreign Governments | 4 | | | | | — | | | 2 | | | 19 | | | — | | | (2) | | | — | | | 23 | | | 1 | |
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| Preferred equity securities | 8 | | | | | (1) | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8 | | | — | |
| Common equity securities | 10 | | | | | 2 | | | — | | | 5 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 17 | | | — | |
| Derivative investments | 3 | | | | | (2) | | | (2) | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2) | |
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 272 | | | | | (2) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 270 | | | — | |
| Other assets | 65 | | | | | (4) | | | — | | | 85 | | | (17) | | | — | | | — | | | 129 | | | — | |
| Short-term investments | 37 | | | | | — | | | — | | | 75 | | | — | | | (38) | | | — | | | 74 | | | — | |
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| Available-for-sale embedded derivative | 32 | | | | | — | | | 9 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 41 | | | 9 | |
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| Indexed annuities/IUL ceded embedded derivatives | 98 | | | | | 48 | | | — | | | 256 | | | — | | | (3) | | | — | | | 399 | | | — | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Loan receivable (b) | 11 | | | | | — | | | — | | | 13 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 24 | | | — | |
| Subtotal Level 3 assets at fair value | $ | 11,643 | | | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 162 | | | $ | 5,699 | | | $ | (1,339) | | | $ | (1,679) | | | $ | (265) | | | $ | 14,245 | | | $ | 154 | |
| Market risk benefits asset (c) | 189 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 285 | | | |
| Total Level 3 assets at fair value | $ | 11,832 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 14,530 | | | |
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| Indexed annuities/ IUL embedded derivatives, included in Contractholder funds | $ | 5,220 | | | | | $ | 450 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,357 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (485) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,542 | | | $ | — | |
| Foreign currency swaps, included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | — | | | | | 9 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 9 | | | — | |
| Contingent consideration, included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 74 | | | | | 10 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (12) | | | — | | | 72 | | | — | |
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| Subtotal Level 3 liabilities at fair value | $ | 5,294 | | | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,357 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (497) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,623 | | | $ | — | |
| Market Risk benefits liability (c) | 549 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 903 | | | |
| Total Level 3 liabilities at fair value | $ | 5,843 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 7,526 | | | |
(a)The net transfers out of Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2025 were exclusively to Level 2.
(b)Purchases represent advances on the loan commitment to Roar. Refer to Note G Commitments and Contingencies for further details.
(c)Refer to Note W Market Risk Benefits for roll forward activity of the net Market Risk Benefits Asset and Liability.
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| Balance at Beginning of Period | | Total Gains (Losses) | | Purchases | | Sales | | Settlements | | Net transfer In (Out) of Level 3 (a) | | Balance at End of Period | | Change in Unrealized Incl in OCI | | |
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| Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-backed securities | $ | 7,122 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 128 | | | $ | 5,104 | | | $ | (2,825) | | | $ | (1,210) | | | $ | (195) | | | $ | 8,143 | | | $ | 130 | | | |
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 18 | | | — | | | — | | | 58 | | | — | | | — | | | (76) | | | — | | | — | | | |
| Corporates | 1,979 | | | (3) | | | 81 | | | 1,148 | | | (100) | | | (139) | | | (9) | | | 2,957 | | | 80 | | | |
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| Municipals | 49 | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | (50) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | |
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | 3 | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | (1) | | | 3 | | | — | | | |
| Foreign Governments | 16 | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | — | | | (11) | | | — | | | 4 | | | (1) | | | |
| Preferred securities | 8 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8 | | | — | | | |
| Equity securities | 15 | | | (5) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10 | | | — | | | |
| Derivative investments | 57 | | | (50) | | | 3 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (7) | | | 3 | | | 1 | | | |
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 285 | | | 79 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (92) | | | 272 | | | — | | | |
| Other assets | — | | | — | | | — | | | 65 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 65 | | | — | | | |
| Short-term investments | — | | | — | | | — | | | 236 | | | (190) | | | (9) | | | — | | | 37 | | | — | | | |
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| Available-for-sale embedded derivative | 27 | | | — | | | 5 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 32 | | | 5 | | | |
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| Credit linked note | 10 | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (11) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
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| Indexed annuities/IUL ceded embedded derivatives | 20 | | | (2) | | | — | | | 81 | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | 98 | | | — | | | |
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| Loan receivable (b) | — | | | — | | | — | | | 11 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 11 | | | — | | | |
| Subtotal Level 3 assets at fair value | $ | 9,609 | | | $ | 39 | | | $ | 217 | | | $ | 6,704 | | | $ | (3,165) | | | $ | (1,381) | | | $ | (380) | | | $ | 11,643 | | | $ | 216 | | | |
| Market risk benefits asset (c) | 88 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 189 | | | | | |
| Total Level 3 assets at fair value | $ | 9,697 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 11,832 | | | | | |
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| Indexed annuities embedded derivatives, included in Contractholder funds | $ | 4,258 | | | $ | 45 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,351 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (434) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,220 | | | $ | — | | | |
| Interest rate swaps | — | | | 28 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (28) | | | — | | | — | | | |
| Contingent consideration, included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | — | | | 26 | | | — | | | 48 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 74 | | | — | | | |
| Subtotal Total liabilities at Level 3 fair value | $ | 4,258 | | | $ | 99 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,399 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (434) | | | $ | (28) | | | $ | 5,294 | | | $ | — | | | |
| Market risk benefits liability (c) | 403 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 549 | | | | | |
| Total Level 3 liabilities at fair value | $ | 4,661 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,843 | | | | | |
(a) The net transfers out of Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2024 were exclusively to Level 2.
(b) Purchases represent advances on the loan commitment to Roar. Refer to Note G Commitments and Contingencies for further details.
(c) Refer to Note W Market Risk Benefits for roll forward activity of the net Market risk benefits asset and liability.
Fair Value Option
F&G has elected the FVO for certain investments held by consolidated VIEs, including certain loans reported in other long term investments. See Note D Investments for additional information on our investments in VIEs. As discussed above, we have also elected the FVO for certain other investments in unconsolidated affiliates and for a loan receivable.
The following table presents information regarding the assets for which the fair value option was elected.
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| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | $ | 270 | | | | $ | 272 | | |
| Other loans, within other long-term investments (a) | | | | | |
| Fair Value | $ | 248 | | | | $ | — | | |
| Aggregate unpaid principal | 250 | | | | — | | |
| Loan receivable, within prepaid expenses and other assets (a) | | | | | |
| Fair Value | $ | 24 | | | | $ | 11 | | |
| Aggregate unpaid principal | 24 | | | | 11 | | |
(a) No loans are 90 days or more past due or on nonaccrual status
The following table presents information regarding the impact of changes in fair value of assets for which the fair value option was elected which are reported within Recognized gains and losses, net on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
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Valuation Methodologies and Associated Inputs for Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
The following discussion outlines the methodologies and assumptions used to determine the fair value of our financial instruments not carried at fair value. Considerable judgment is required to develop these assumptions used to measure fair value. Accordingly, the estimates shown are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that would be realized in a one-time, current market exchange of all of our financial instruments.
Mortgage Loans
The fair value of mortgage loans is established using a discounted cash flow method based on internal credit rating, maturity, and future income. This yield-based approach is sourced from our third-party vendor. The internal ratings for mortgages in good standing are based on property type, location, market conditions, occupancy, debt service coverage, loan-to-value, quality of tenancy, borrower, and payment record. The inputs used to measure the fair value of our mortgage loans are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
Investments in Unconsolidated affiliates
In our F&G segment, the fair value of Investments in unconsolidated affiliates is determined using NAV as a practical expedient and are included in the NAV column in the table below. In our Title segment, Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. In our Title segment, Investments in unconsolidated affiliates were $288 million and $166 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Policy Loans (included within Other long-term investments)
Policy loans are reported at the unpaid principal balance and are fully collateralized by the cash surrender value of underlying insurance policies. The carrying value of the policy loans approximates the fair value and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
Company Owned Life Insurance (included within Other long-term investments)
Company owned life insurance ("COLI") is a life insurance program used to finance certain employee benefit expenses. The fair value of COLI is based on net realizable value, which is generally cash surrender value. COLI is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
Other Invested Assets (included within Other long-term investments)
The fair value of bank loans is estimated using a discounted cash flow method with the discount rate based on weighted average cost of capital ("WACC"). This yield-based approach is sourced from a third-party vendor and the WACC establishes a market participant discount rate by determining the hypothetical capital structure for the asset should it be underwritten as of each period end. Bank loans are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. For cost method investments, our carrying value approximates fair value. Cost method investments are classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.
Investment Contracts
Investment contracts include deferred annuities (indexed annuities and fixed rate annuities), IUL policies, funding agreements and PRT, and immediate annuity contracts without life contingencies. The indexed annuities/IUL embedded derivatives, included in contractholder funds, are excluded as they are carried at fair value. The fair value of the deferred annuities (indexed annuities and fixed rate annuities) and IUL contracts is based on their cash surrender value (i.e., the cost the Company would incur to extinguish the liability) as these contracts are generally issued without an annuitization date. The fair value of funding agreements and PRT and immediate annuity contracts without life contingencies is derived by calculating a new fair value interest rate using the updated yield curve and treasury spreads as of the respective reporting date. The Company is not required to, and has not, estimated the fair value of the liabilities under contracts that involve significant mortality or morbidity risks, as these liabilities fall within the definition of insurance contracts that are exceptions from financial instruments that require disclosures of fair value.
Other
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB") common stock, Accounts receivable, and Notes receivable are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. The carrying amount of FHLB common stock represents the value it can be sold back to the FHLB and is classified as Level 2 within the hierarchy. Accounts receivable and Notes receivable are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
Debt
The fair value of debt, with the exception of the F&G Credit Agreement is based on quoted market prices. The carrying value of the F&G Credit Agreement would approximate fair value as the rates are comparable to those at which we could currently borrow under similar terms. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no outstanding balance on the F&G Credit Agreement. The inputs used to measure the fair value of our outstanding debt are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
The following tables provide the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at amounts other than fair value, summarized according to the fair value hierarchy previously described.
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| FHLB common stock | $ | — | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 155 | |
| Commercial mortgage loans | — | | | — | | | 3,025 | | | — | | | 3,025 | | | 3,242 | |
| Residential mortgage loans | — | | | — | | | 4,424 | | | — | | | 4,424 | | | 4,649 | |
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,608 | | | 4,608 | | | 4,608 | |
| Policy loans | — | | | — | | | 147 | | | — | | | 147 | | | 147 | |
| Other invested assets | 18 | | | — | | | — | | | 75 | | | 93 | | | 93 | |
| Company-owned life insurance | — | | | — | | | 887 | | | — | | | 887 | | | 887 | |
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| Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance | — | | | — | | | 473 | | | — | | | 473 | | | 473 | |
| Total | $ | 18 | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 8,956 | | | $ | 4,683 | | | $ | 13,812 | | | $ | 14,254 | |
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| Investment contracts, included in Contractholder funds | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 51,027 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 51,027 | | | $ | 56,184 | |
| Debt | — | | | 4,204 | | | — | | | — | | | 4,204 | | | 4,400 | |
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| Total | $ | — | | | $ | 4,204 | | | $ | 51,027 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 55,231 | | | $ | 60,584 | |
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| December 31, 2024 |
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| FHLB common stock | $ | — | | | $ | 153 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 153 | | | $ | 153 | |
| Commercial mortgage loans | — | | | — | | | 2,404 | | | — | | | 2,404 | | | 2,705 | |
| Residential mortgage loans | — | | | — | | | 2,916 | | | — | | | 2,916 | | | 3,221 | |
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | — | | | — | | | 5 | | | 3,288 | | | 3,293 | | | 3,293 | |
| Policy loans | — | | | — | | | 104 | | | — | | | 104 | | | 104 | |
| Other invested assets | 42 | | | — | | | — | | | 48 | | | 90 | | | 90 | |
| Company-owned life insurance | — | | | — | | | 431 | | | — | | | 431 | | | 431 | |
| Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance | — | | | — | | | 471 | | | — | | | 471 | | | 471 | |
| Total | $ | 42 | | | $ | 153 | | | $ | 6,331 | | | $ | 3,336 | | | $ | 9,862 | | | $ | 10,468 | |
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| Investment contracts, included in Contractholder funds | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 46,339 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 46,339 | | | $ | 51,184 | |
| Debt | — | | | 3,781 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,781 | | | 4,321 | |
| Total | $ | — | | | $ | 3,781 | | | $ | 46,339 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 50,120 | | | $ | 55,505 | |
For investments for which NAV is used, we do not have any significant restrictions in our ability to liquidate our positions in these investments, other than obtaining general partner approval, nor do we believe it is probable a price less than NAV would be received in the event of a liquidation.
We review the fair value hierarchy classifications each reporting period. Changes in the observability of the valuation attributes may result in a reclassification of certain financial assets or liabilities. Such reclassifications are reported as transfers in and out of Level 3, or between other levels, at the beginning fair value for the reporting period in which the changes occur. The transfers into and out of Level 3 were related to changes in the primary pricing source and changes in the observability of external information used in determining the fair value.
Note D — Investments
Our investments in fixed maturity securities have been designated as AFS, and are carried at fair value, net of allowance for expected credit losses, with unrealized gains and losses included within AOCI, net of deferred income taxes. Our preferred and equity securities investments are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings.
F&G's investments include assets backing reserves as part of coinsurance with funds withheld agreements. The funds withheld invested assets are reported within their respective line items. See Note N F&G Reinsurance, for more information on the funds withheld agreements. The Company's consolidated AFS investments are summarized as follows:
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| December 31, 2025 |
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| Asset-backed securities | $ | 18,853 | | | $ | (25) | | | $ | 166 | | | $ | (256) | | | $ | 18,738 | | | |
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 5,341 | | | (61) | | | 58 | | | (139) | | | 5,199 | | | |
| Corporates | 26,538 | | | (25) | | | 302 | | | (2,368) | | | 24,447 | | | |
| Hybrids | 625 | | | — | | | 6 | | | (22) | | | 609 | | | |
| Municipals | 1,604 | | | — | | | 4 | | | (215) | | | 1,393 | | | |
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | 2,846 | | | (1) | | | 76 | | | (70) | | | 2,851 | | | |
| U.S. Government | 954 | | | — | | | 5 | | | (3) | | | 956 | | | |
| Foreign Governments | 400 | | | — | | | 5 | | | (37) | | | 368 | | | |
| Total AFS securities | $ | 57,161 | | | $ | (112) | | | $ | 622 | | | $ | (3,110) | | | $ | 54,561 | | | |
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| Amortized Cost | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | Gross Unrealized Gains | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | Fair Value | | |
| AFS securities | (In millions) | | |
| Asset-backed securities | $ | 15,784 | | | $ | (13) | | | $ | 202 | | | $ | (317) | | | $ | 15,656 | | | |
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 5,379 | | | (49) | | | 53 | | | (201) | | | 5,182 | | | |
| Corporates | 24,425 | | | (5) | | | 108 | | | (2,832) | | | 21,696 | | | |
| Hybrids | 604 | | | — | | | 6 | | | (29) | | | 581 | | | |
| Municipals | 1,638 | | | — | | | 3 | | | (255) | | | 1,386 | | | |
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | 2,869 | | | — | | | 32 | | | (105) | | | 2,796 | | | |
| U.S. Government | 645 | | | — | | | 2 | | | (10) | | | 637 | | | |
| Foreign Governments | 337 | | | — | | | — | | | (53) | | | 284 | | | |
| Total AFS securities | $ | 51,681 | | | $ | (67) | | | $ | 406 | | | $ | (3,802) | | | $ | 48,218 | | | |
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Securities held on deposit with various state regulatory authorities had a fair value of $155 million and $997 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company held $54 million and $32 million, respectively, of investments that were non-income producing for a period greater than twelve months.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company's accrued interest receivable balance, excluding accrued interest receivable balances related to mortgage loans discussed below under "Mortgage Loans", was $542 million and $476 million, respectively. Accrued interest receivable is classified within Prepaid expenses and other assets within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
In accordance with our FHLB agreements, the investments supporting the funding agreement liabilities are pledged as collateral to secure the FHLB funding agreement liabilities and are not available to the Company for general purposes. The collateral investments had a fair value of $4,621 million and $4,289 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturity securities AFS by contractual maturities, as applicable, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations.
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| Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | | | |
| Corporates, Non-structured Hybrids, Municipal, Foreign and U.S. Government Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Due in one year or less | $ | 623 | | | $ | 619 | | | $ | 961 | | | $ | 955 | | | | | |
| Due after one year through five years | 5,597 | | | 5,626 | | | 4,616 | | | 4,544 | | | | | |
| Due after five years through ten years | 5,811 | | | 5,812 | | | 5,311 | | | 5,126 | | | | | |
| Due after ten years | 18,090 | | | 15,716 | | | 16,761 | | | 13,959 | | | | | |
| Subtotal | 30,121 | | | 27,773 | | | 27,649 | | | 24,584 | | | | | |
| Other securities, which provide for periodic payments: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-backed securities | 18,853 | | | 18,738 | | | 15,784 | | | 15,656 | | | | | |
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 5,341 | | | 5,199 | | | 5,379 | | | 5,182 | | | | | |
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| Residential mortgage-backed securities | 2,846 | | | 2,851 | | | 2,869 | | | 2,796 | | | | | |
| Subtotal | 27,040 | | | 26,788 | | | 24,032 | | | 23,634 | | | | | |
| Total fixed maturity AFS securities | $ | 57,161 | | | $ | 54,561 | | | $ | 51,681 | | | $ | 48,218 | | | | | |
Allowance for Current Expected Credit Loss
We regularly review AFS securities for declines in fair value that we determine to be credit related. For our fixed maturity securities, we generally consider the following in determining whether our unrealized losses are credit related, and if so, the magnitude of the credit loss:
•The extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis;
•The reasons for the decline in value (credit event, currency or interest-rate related, including general credit spread widening);
•The financial condition of and near-term prospects of the issuer (including issuer's current credit rating and the probability of full recovery of principal based upon the issuer's financial strength);
•Current delinquencies and non-performing assets of underlying collateral;
•Expected future default rates;
•Collateral value by vintage, geographic region, industry concentration or property type;
•Subordination levels or other credit enhancements as of the balance sheet date as compared to origination; and
•Contractual and regulatory cash obligations and the issuer's plans to meet such obligations.
We recognize an allowance for current expected credit losses on fixed maturity securities in an unrealized loss position when it is determined, using the factors discussed above, a component of the unrealized loss is related to credit. We measure the credit loss using a discounted cash flow model that utilizes the single best estimate cash flow and the recognized credit loss is limited to the total unrealized loss on the security (i.e., the fair value floor). Cash flows are discounted using the implicit yield of bonds at their time of purchase and the current book yield for asset and mortgage backed securities as well as variable rate securities. We recognize the expected credit losses in Recognized gains and losses, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, with an offset for the amount of non-credit impairments recognized in AOCI. We do not measure a credit loss allowance on accrued investment income because we write-off accrued interest through Interest and investment income when collectability concerns arise.
We consider the following in determining whether write-offs of a security’s amortized cost are necessary:
• We believe amounts related to securities have become uncollectible;
• We intend to sell a security; or
• It is more likely than not that we will be required to sell a security prior to recovery.
If we intend to sell a fixed maturity security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis and the fair value of the security is below amortized cost, we will write down the security to current fair value, with a corresponding charge, net of any amount previously recognized as an allowance for expected credit
loss, to Recognized gains and losses, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. If we do not intend to sell a fixed maturity security or it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell a fixed maturity security before recovery of its amortized cost basis but believe amounts related to a security are uncollectible, an impairment is deemed to have occurred and the amortized cost is written down to the estimated recovery value with a corresponding charge, net of any amount previously recognized as an allowance for expected credit loss, to Recognized gains and losses, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The remainder of unrealized loss is held in AOCI. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, our allowance for expected credit losses for AFS securities was $112 million and $67 million, respectively.
The fair value and gross unrealized losses of AFS securities, excluding securities in an unrealized loss position with an allowance for expected credit loss, aggregated by investment category and duration of fair value below amortized cost were as follows:
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| Asset-backed securities | $ | 4,756 | | | $ | (30) | | | $ | 2,160 | | | $ | (209) | | | $ | 6,916 | | | $ | (239) | |
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 542 | | | (11) | | | 1,051 | | | (106) | | | 1,593 | | | (117) | |
| Corporates | 3,419 | | | (55) | | | 10,097 | | | (2,312) | | | 13,516 | | | (2,367) | |
| Hybrids | 61 | | | (1) | | | 372 | | | (21) | | | 433 | | | (22) | |
| Municipals | 201 | | | (3) | | | 1,050 | | | (212) | | | 1,251 | | | (215) | |
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | 208 | | | (2) | | | 390 | | | (67) | | | 598 | | | (69) | |
| U.S. Government | 353 | | | (1) | | | 84 | | | (2) | | | 437 | | | (3) | |
| Foreign Government | 60 | | | — | | | 148 | | | (37) | | | 208 | | | (37) | |
| Total AFS securities | $ | 9,600 | | | $ | (103) | | | $ | 15,352 | | | $ | (2,966) | | | $ | 24,952 | | | $ | (3,069) | |
| Total number of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position less than twelve months | | | | | | | | | | | 1,962 | |
| Total number of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position twelve months or longer | | | | | | | | | | | 2,194 |
| Total number of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position | | | | | | | | | | | 4,156 | |
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| December 31, 2024 |
| Less than 12 months | | 12 months or longer | | Total |
| Fair Value | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | Fair Value | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | Fair Value | | Gross Unrealized Losses |
| AFS securities | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-backed securities | $ | 1,164 | | | $ | (30) | | | $ | 2,637 | | | $ | (276) | | | $ | 3,801 | | | $ | (306) | |
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 727 | | | (11) | | | 1,513 | | | (175) | | | 2,240 | | | (186) | |
| Corporates | 6,831 | | | (208) | | | 9,866 | | | (2,624) | | | 16,697 | | | (2,832) | |
| Hybrids | 105 | | | (4) | | | 380 | | | (25) | | | 485 | | | (29) | |
| Municipals | 261 | | | (12) | | | 1,006 | | | (243) | | | 1,267 | | | (255) | |
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | 899 | | | (16) | | | 460 | | | (89) | | | 1,359 | | | (105) | |
| U.S. Government | 313 | | | (4) | | | 122 | | | (5) | | | 435 | | | (9) | |
| Foreign Government | 120 | | | (5) | | | 157 | | | (48) | | | 277 | | | (53) | |
| Total AFS securities | $ | 10,420 | | | $ | (290) | | | $ | 16,141 | | | $ | (3,485) | | | $ | 26,561 | | | $ | (3,775) | |
| Total number of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position less than twelve months | | | | | | | | | | | 2,005 |
| Total number of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position twelve months or longer | | | | | | | | | | | 2,305 |
| Total number of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position | | | | | | | | | | | 4,310 | |
We determined the unrealized losses were caused by higher treasury rates compared to those at the time of the F&G acquisition or the purchase of the security if later. For securities in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2025, our allowance for expected credit loss was $112 million. We believe the unrealized loss position for which we have not recorded an allowance for expected credit loss as of December 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to interest rate increases, near-term illiquidity, and other macroeconomic uncertainties as opposed to issuer specific credit concerns.
Mortgage Loans
Our mortgage loans are collateralized by commercial and residential properties.
Commercial Mortgage Loans
Commercial mortgage loans (“CMLs”) represented approximately 4% of our total investments as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. The mortgage loans in our investment portfolio are generally comprised of high quality commercial first lien and mezzanine real estate loans. Mortgage loans are primarily on income producing properties including industrial properties, retail buildings, multifamily properties and office buildings. We diversify our CML portfolio by geographic region and property type to attempt to reduce concentration risk. We continuously evaluate CMLs based on relevant current information to ensure properties are performing at a consistent and acceptable level to secure the related debt. The distribution of CMLs, gross of valuation allowances, by property type and geographic region is reflected in the following tables:
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| December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Gross Carrying Value | | % of Total | | Gross Carrying Value | | % of Total |
| Property Type: | (Dollars in millions) |
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| Hotel | $ | 9 | | | — | % | | $ | 17 | | | 1 | % |
| Industrial | 671 | | | 21 | | | 657 | | | 24 | |
| Mixed Use | 21 | | | 1 | | | 11 | | | — | |
| Multifamily | 1,150 | | | 35 | | | 1,006 | | | 37 | |
| Office | 345 | | | 11 | | | 349 | | | 13 | |
| Retail | 327 | | | 10 | | | 98 | | | 4 | |
| Student Housing | 83 | | | 3 | | | 83 | | | 3 | |
| Other | 654 | | | 19 | | | 501 | | | 18 | |
| Total CMLs, gross of valuation allowance | $ | 3,260 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 2,722 | | | 100 | % |
| Allowance for expected credit loss | (18) | | | | | (17) | | | |
| Total CMLs, net of valuation allowance | $ | 3,242 | | | | | $ | 2,705 | | | |
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| East North Central | $ | 124 | | | 4 | % | | $ | 98 | | | 4 | % |
| East South Central | 86 | | | 3 | | | 75 | | | 3 | |
| Middle Atlantic | 356 | | | 11 | | | 354 | | | 13 | |
| Mountain | 396 | | | 12 | | | 409 | | | 15 | |
| New England | 183 | | | 6 | | | 164 | | | 6 | |
| Pacific | 709 | | | 22 | | | 706 | | | 26 | |
| South Atlantic | 1,157 | | | 34 | | | 683 | | | 25 | |
| West North Central | 69 | | | 2 | | | 62 | | | 2 | |
| West South Central | 180 | | | 6 | | | 171 | | | 6 | |
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| Total CMLs, gross of valuation allowance | $ | 3,260 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 2,722 | | | 100 | % |
| Allowance for expected credit loss | (18) | | | | | (17) | | | |
| Total CMLs, net of valuation allowance | $ | 3,242 | | | | | $ | 2,705 | | | |
An individual loan, or a portion thereof, is charged off when it is determined to be uncollectible. There were no charge offs for CMLs for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. CMLs segregated by aging of the loans (by year of origination), gross of valuation allowances, were as follows for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
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| December 31, 2025 |
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| 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | Prior | | Total |
| CMLs | (In millions) |
| Current (less than 30 days past due) | $ | 646 | | | $ | 295 | | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 292 | | | $ | 1,252 | | | $ | 569 | | | $ | 3,248 | |
| 30-89 days past due | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| 90 days or more past due | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 12 | | | 12 | |
| Total CMLs | $ | 646 | | | $ | 295 | | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 292 | | | $ | 1,252 | | | $ | 581 | | | $ | 3,260 | |
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| December 31, 2024 |
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| Amortized Cost by Origination Year |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | Prior | | Total |
| CMLs | (In millions) |
| Current (less than 30 days past due) | $ | 273 | | | $ | 227 | | | $ | 290 | | | $ | 1,253 | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | 201 | | | $ | 2,713 | |
| 30-89 days past due | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| 90 days or more past due | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 9 | | | 9 | |
| Total CMLs | $ | 273 | | | $ | 227 | | | $ | 290 | | | $ | 1,253 | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | 210 | | | $ | 2,722 | |
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Loan-to-value (“LTV”) and debt service coverage (“DSC”) ratios are measures commonly used to assess the risk and quality of mortgage loans. The LTV ratio is expressed as a percentage of the amount of the loan relative to the value of the underlying property. A LTV ratio in excess of 100% indicates the unpaid loan amount exceeds the underlying collateral. The DSC ratio, based upon the most recently received financial statements, is expressed as a percentage of the amount of a property’s net income to its debt service payments. A DSC ratio of less than 1.00 indicates that a property’s operations do not generate sufficient income to cover debt payments. We normalize our DSC ratios to a 25-year amortization period for purposes of our general loan allowance evaluation.
The following tables present the recorded investment in CMLs by LTV and DSC ratio categories and estimated fair value by the indicated LTV ratios, gross of valuation allowances:
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| Debt-Service Coverage Ratios | | Total Amount | | % of Total | | Estimated Fair Value | | % of Total |
| >1.25 | | 1.00 - 1.25 | | <1.00 | | | | | | |
| December 31, 2025 | (Dollars in millions) |
| LTV Ratios: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Less than 50.00% | $ | 594 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | 610 | | | 19 | % | | $ | 596 | | | 19 | % |
| 50.00% to 59.99% | 850 | | | 36 | | | 37 | | | | | 923 | | | 28 | | | 852 | | | 28 | |
| 60.00% to 74.99% | 1,415 | | | 288 | | | 6 | | | | | 1,709 | | | 52 | | | 1,560 | | | 52 | |
| 75.00% to 84.99% | — | | | 9 | | | 9 | | | | | 18 | | | 1 | | | 17 | | | 1 | |
| Total CMLs | $ | 2,859 | | | $ | 349 | | | $ | 52 | | | | | $ | 3,260 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 3,025 | | | 100 | % |
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| Less than 50.00% | $ | 490 | | | $ | 34 | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | 524 | | | 19 | % | | $ | 501 | | | 21 | % |
| 50.00% to 59.99% | 803 | | | 112 | | | 12 | | | | | 927 | | | 34 | | | 826 | | | 34 | |
| 60.00% to 74.99% | 1,238 | | | 16 | | | — | | | | | 1,254 | | | 46 | | | 1,060 | | | 44 | |
| 75.00% to 84.99% | 4 | | | 4 | | | 9 | | | | | 17 | | | 1 | | | 17 | | | 1 | |
| Total CMLs | $ | 2,535 | | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 21 | | | | | $ | 2,722 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 2,404 | | | 100 | % |
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| December 31, 2025 |
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| 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | Prior | | Total |
| LTV Ratios: | (In millions) |
| Less than 50.00% | $ | 148 | | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 75 | | | $ | 251 | | | $ | 610 | |
| 50.00% to 59.99% | 157 | | | 36 | | | 53 | | | 149 | | | 320 | | | 208 | | | 923 | |
| 60.00% to 74.99% | 341 | | | 206 | | | 70 | | | 113 | | | 857 | | | 122 | | | 1,709 | |
| 75.00% to 84.99% | — | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 9 | | | — | | | — | | | 18 | |
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| Total CMLs | $ | 646 | | | $ | 295 | | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 292 | | | 1,252 | | | $ | 581 | | | 3,260 | |
| DSC Ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Greater than 1.25x | $ | 469 | | | $ | 140 | | | $ | 182 | | | $ | 283 | | | $ | 1,240 | | | $ | 545 | | | $ | 2,859 | |
| 1.00x - 1.25x | 169 | | | 155 | | | 12 | | | — | | | — | | | 13 | | | 349 | |
| Less than 1.00x | 8 | | | — | | | — | | | 9 | | | 12 | | | 23 | | | 52 | |
| Total CMLs | $ | 646 | | | $ | 295 | | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 292 | | | $ | 1,252 | | | $ | 581 | | | $ | 3,260 | |
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| December 31, 2024 |
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| Amortized Cost by Origination Year |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | Prior | | Total |
| LTV Ratios: | (In millions) |
| Less than 50.00% | $ | 66 | | | $ | 99 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 74 | | | $ | 189 | | | $ | 77 | | | $ | 524 | |
| 50.00% to 59.99% | 112 | | | 53 | | | 149 | | | 321 | | | 159 | | | 133 | | | 927 | |
| 60.00% to 74.99% | 91 | | | 71 | | | 113 | | | 858 | | | 121 | | | — | | | 1,254 | |
| 75.00% to 84.99% | 4 | | | 4 | | | 9 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 17 | |
| Total CMLs | $ | 273 | | | $ | 227 | | | $ | 290 | | | $ | 1,253 | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | 210 | | | $ | 2,722 | |
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| Greater than 1.25x | $ | 140 | | | $ | 215 | | | $ | 278 | | | $ | 1,241 | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | 192 | | | $ | 2,535 | |
| 1.00x - 1.25x | 133 | | | 12 | | | 3 | | | — | | | — | | | 18 | | | 166 | |
| Less than 1.00x | — | | | — | | | 9 | | | 12 | | | — | | | — | | | 21 | |
| Total CMLs | $ | 273 | | | $ | 227 | | | $ | 290 | | | $ | 1253 | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | 210 | | | $ | 2,722 | |
We recognize a mortgage loan as delinquent when payments on the loan are greater than 30 days past due. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had one CML that was delinquent in principal or interest payments as shown in the tables above.
Residential Mortgage Loans
Residential mortgage loans (“RMLs”) represented approximately 7% and 5% of our total investments reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our RMLs are primarily closed end, amortizing loans and 100% of the properties are located in the United States. We diversify our RML portfolio by state to attempt to reduce concentration risk. The distribution of RMLs by state with highest-to-lowest concentration are reflected in the following tables, gross of valuation allowances:
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| December 31, 2025 |
| U.S. States: | Amortized Cost (In millions) | | % of Total |
| California | $ | 288 | | | 6 | % |
| Florida | 246 | | | 5 | |
| New York | 232 | | | 5 | |
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| All other states (a) | 3,951 | | | 84 | |
| Total RMLs, gross of valuation allowance | $ | 4,717 | | | 100 | % |
| Allowance for expected credit loss | (68) | | | |
| Total RMLs, net of valuation allowance | $ | 4,649 | | | |
(a) The individual concentration of each state is less than 5% as of December 31, 2025.
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| December 31, 2024 |
| U.S. States: | Amortized Cost (In millions) | | % of Total |
| Florida | $ | 164 | | | 5 | % |
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| All other states (a) | 3,110 | | | 95 | |
| Total RMLs, gross of valuation allowance | $ | 3,274 | | | 100 | % |
| Allowance for expected credit loss | (53) | | | |
| Total RMLs, net of valuation allowance | $ | 3,221 | | | |
(a) The individual concentration of each state is less than 5% as of December 31, 2024.
RMLs have a primary credit quality indicator of either a performing or non-performing loan. We define non-performing residential mortgage loans as those that are 90 or more days past due or in non-accrual status, which is assessed monthly. The credit quality of RMLs was as follows:
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| December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Amortized Cost | | % of Total | | Amortized Cost | | % of Total |
| Performance indicators: | (In millions) | | | | | | (In millions) |
| Performing | $ | 4,650 | | | 99 | % | | $ | 3,188 | | | 97 | % |
| Non-performing | 67 | | | 1 | | | 86 | | | 3 | |
| Total RMLs, gross of valuation allowance | $ | 4,717 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 3,274 | | | 100 | % |
| Allowance for expected loan loss | (68) | | | | | (53) | | | |
| Total RMLs, net of valuation allowance | $ | 4,649 | | | | | $ | 3,221 | | | |
An individual loan, or a portion thereof, is charged off when it is determined to be uncollectible. There were no charge offs recorded for RMLs during the year ended December 31, 2025. RMLs segregated by aging of the loans (by year of origination) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows, gross of valuation allowances:
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| RMLs | (In millions) | | | | | | | | |
| Current (less than 30 days past due) | $ | 1,568 | | $ | 736 | | $ | 327 | | $ | 798 | | $ | 731 | | $ | 419 | | $ | 4,579 | | | | | | | | | |
| 30-89 days past due | 15 | | 2 | | 17 | | 29 | | 4 | | 3 | | 70 | | | | | | | | | |
| 90 days or more past due | 2 | | 4 | | 4 | | 12 | | 21 | | 25 | | 68 | | | | | | | | | |
| Total RMLS | $ | 1,585 | | $ | 742 | | $ | 348 | | $ | 839 | | $ | 756 | | $ | 447 | | $ | 4,717 | | | | | | | | | |
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| December 31, 2024 |
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Total |
| RMLs | (In millions) |
| Current (less than 30 days past due) | $ | 610 | | $ | 368 | | $ | 911 | | $ | 805 | | $ | 162 | | $ | 312 | | $ | 3,168 | |
| 30-89 days past due | 1 | | 6 | | 4 | | 6 | | 1 | | 3 | | 21 | |
| 90 days or more past due | 3 | | 2 | | 13 | | 29 | | 13 | | 25 | | 85 | |
| Total RMLS | $ | 614 | | $ | 376 | | $ | 928 | | $ | 840 | | $ | 176 | | $ | 340 | | $ | 3,274 | |
Non-accrual loans by amortized cost as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
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| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 |
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| Residential mortgage | $ | 67 | | $ | 85 | |
| Commercial mortgage | 12 | | 9 | |
| Total non-accrual mortgages | $ | 79 | | $ | 94 | |
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Immaterial interest income was recognized on non-accrual financing receivables for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
It is our policy to cease to accrue interest on loans that are delinquent for 90 days or more. For loans less than 90 days delinquent, interest is accrued unless it is determined that the accrued interest is not collectible. If a loan becomes 90 days or more delinquent, it is our general policy to initiate foreclosure proceedings unless a workout arrangement to bring the loan current is in place. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had $79 million and $94 million, respectively, of mortgage loans that were over 90 days past due.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 we had $111 million and $81 million, respectively, of residential mortgage loans that were in the process of foreclosure.
Loan Modifications
Under certain circumstances, modifications are granted to mortgage loans. Generally, the types of concessions may include interest rate reduction, term extension, payment deferrals, principal forgiveness or a combination of these concessions. We had an immaterial amount of mortgage loans modified during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Allowance for Expected Credit Loss
We estimate expected credit losses for our commercial and residential mortgage loan portfolios using a probability of default/loss given default model. Significant inputs to this model include, where applicable, the loans' current performance, underlying collateral type, location, contractual life, LTV, DSC and Debt to Income or FICO. The model projects losses using a two year reasonable and supportable forecast and then reverts over a three year period to market-wide historical loss experience. Changes in our allowance for expected credit losses on mortgage loans are recognized in Recognized gains and losses, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
The allowances for our mortgage loan portfolio are summarized as follows:
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| Beginning Balance | | | | | | | $ | (53) | | | $ | (17) | | | $ | (70) | | | $ | (54) | | | $ | (12) | | | $ | (66) | |
| Provision (expense) benefit for loan losses | | | | | | | (15) | | | (1) | | | (16) | | | 1 | | | (5) | | | (4) | |
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| Ending Balance | | | | | | | $ | (68) | | | $ | (18) | | | $ | (86) | | | $ | (53) | | | $ | (17) | | | $ | (70) | |
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An allowance for expected credit loss is not measured on accrued interest income for commercial mortgage loans as we have a process to write-off interest on loans that enter into non-accrual status (90 days or more past due). Allowances for expected credit losses are measured on accrued interest income for residential mortgage loans and were immaterial as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
There were no purchases of purchased credit deteriorated mortgage loans during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the accrued interest receivable balance on CMLs totaled $11 million and $8 million, respectively, and the accrued interest receivable on RMLs totaled $45 million and $28 million, respectively. Accrued interest receivable is classified within Prepaid expenses and other assets within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Interest and Investment Income
The major sources of Interest and investment income reported on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows:
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| Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale | | | | | $ | 2,329 | | | $ | 2,261 | | | $ | 1,911 | |
| Preferred equity securities | | | | | 26 | | | 34 | | | 52 | |
| Common equity securities | | | | | 36 | | | 33 | | | 33 | |
| Mortgage loans | | | | | 374 | | | 273 | | | 229 | |
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| Invested cash and short-term investments | | | | | 180 | | | 238 | | | 151 | |
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| Limited partnerships | | | | | 305 | | | 326 | | | 231 | |
| Tax deferred property exchange income | | | | | 122 | | | 133 | | | 166 | |
| Other investments | | | | | 136 | | | 125 | | | 91 | |
| Gross investment income | | | | | 3,508 | | | 3,423 | | | 2,864 | |
| Investment expense | | | | | (271) | | | (299) | | | (257) | |
| Interest and investment income | | | | | $ | 3,237 | | | $ | 3,124 | | | $ | 2,607 | |
Interest and investment income is shown net of amounts attributable to certain funds withheld reinsurance agreements, which is passed along to the reinsurer in accordance with the terms of these agreements. Interest and investment income attributable to these agreements, and thus excluded from the totals in the table above, was $816 million, $636 million, and $339 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Recognized Gains and Losses, Net
Details underlying Recognized gains and losses, net reported on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows:
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| Net realized (losses) on fixed maturity available-for-sale securities | | | | | $ | (10) | | | $ | (9) | | | $ | (155) | |
| Net realized/unrealized (losses) gains on preferred equity securities (a) | | | | | (167) | | | 2 | | | 23 | |
| Net realized/unrealized (losses) gains on common equity securities (b) | | | | | (4) | | | 12 | | | (1) | |
| Net realized gains (losses) on other invested assets | | | | | 70 | | | 61 | | | (25) | |
| Change in allowance for expected credit losses | | | | | (60) | | | (33) | | | (36) | |
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| Realized (losses) gains on certain derivative instruments | | | | | (62) | | | 254 | | | (211) | |
| Unrealized gains (losses) on certain derivative instruments | | | | | 312 | | | (184) | | | 358 | |
| Change in fair value of reinsurance related embedded derivatives (c) | | | | | (148) | | | (32) | | | (128) | |
| Change in fair value of other derivatives and embedded derivatives | | | | | 9 | | | 12 | | | 11 | |
| Net realized/unrealized gains on derivatives and embedded derivatives | | | | | 111 | | | 50 | | | 30 | |
| Recognized gains and losses, net | | | | | $ | (60) | | | $ | 83 | | | $ | (164) | |
(a) Includes net valuation (losses) gains of $(8) million, $(131) million, and $47 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
(b) Includes net valuation gains (losses) of $(1) million, $13 million, and $80 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively
(c) Change in fair value of reinsurance related embedded derivatives is due to activity related to the reinsurance treaties.
Recognized gains and losses is shown net of amounts attributable to certain funds withheld reinsurance agreements which are passed along to the reinsurer in accordance with the terms of these agreements. Recognized (losses) gains attributable to these agreements, and thus excluded from the totals in the table above, was $(154) million, $(30) million and $(123) million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The proceeds from the sale of fixed-maturity securities and the gross gains and losses associated with those transactions were as follows:
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| Proceeds | | | | | $ | 5,720 | | | $ | 4,414 | | | $ | 2,698 | |
| Gross gains | | | | | 30 | | | 45 | | | 18 | |
| Gross losses | | | | | (27) | | | (80) | | | (145) | |
Variable Interest Entities
Our involvement with VIEs is primarily through investments in entities that provide exposure to a diversified portfolio of investment asset classes. A VIE is an entity that does not have sufficient equity to finance its own activities without additional financial support, where investors lack certain characteristics of a controlling financial interest, or where the entity is structured with non-substantive voting rights. VIEs are consolidated by their ‘primary beneficiary,’ a designation given to an entity that receives both the benefits from the VIE as well as the substantive power to make its key economic decisions. We perform ongoing qualitative assessments of our variable interests in VIEs to determine whether we have a controlling financial interest and are therefore the primary beneficiary of the VIE. We consolidate the assets and liabilities (if applicable) of VIEs for which we are determined to be the primary beneficiary in our consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated variable interest entities
We have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary for certain VIEs where we have both the power to direct the most significant activities of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
Consolidated VIEs at December 31, 2025 are structured investments that are managed by third parties. These structured investments are established as special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”) designed to hold specific assets which include limited partnerships, middle market loans, short-term investments, and cash and cash equivalents. The assets of each VIE can be used only to settle obligations of the VIE. Asset and liability information held by consolidated VIEs included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
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| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | $ | 262 | | | | $ | — | | |
| Other long-term investments | 248 | | | | — | | |
| Short-term investments | 116 | | | | — | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2 | | | | — | | |
| Total assets | $ | 628 | | | | $ | — | | |
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We are not required to provide financial support to these VIEs beyond our contractual obligations. Our maximum exposure to loss related to these consolidated VIEs is limited to our capital invested plus any unfunded capital commitments (refer to unfunded commitments in Note G Commitments and Contingencies). The maximum loss exposure of our consolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2025 was $878 million.
Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities
The Company owns investments in VIEs that are not consolidated within our financial statements. While the Company participates in the benefits from these VIEs in which the Company invests, but do not consolidate, the substantive power to make the key economic decisions for each respective VIE resides with entities not under the Company's common control. It is for this reason that the Company is not considered the primary beneficiary for the VIE investments that are not consolidated.
We invest in various limited partnerships and limited liability companies primarily as a passive investor. These investments are primarily in credit funds with a bias towards current income, real assets, or private equity. Limited partnership and limited liability company interests are accounted for under the equity method and are included in Investments in unconsolidated affiliates on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, we invest in structured investments, which may be VIEs, but for which we are not the primary beneficiary. These structured investments typically invest in fixed income investments and are
managed by third parties and include asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and residential mortgage-backed securities included in fixed maturity securities available for sale on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Our maximum loss exposure with respect to these VIEs is limited to the investment carrying amounts reported in our Consolidated Balance Sheets for limited partnerships and the amortized costs of certain of our fixed maturity securities, in addition to any required unfunded commitments (refer to Note G Commitments and Contingencies).
The following table summarizes the carrying value and the maximum loss exposure of our unconsolidated VIEs:
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| Investment in unconsolidated affiliates | $ | 5,145 | | | $ | 6,389 | | | $ | 3,565 | | | $ | 4,703 | |
| Fixed maturity securities | 26,419 | | | 28,803 | | | 23,242 | | | 24,242 | |
| Total unconsolidated VIE investments | $ | 31,564 | | | $ | 35,192 | | | $ | 26,807 | | | $ | 28,945 | |
Note E — Derivative Financial Instruments
Refer to Note A Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, for a description of the Company's accounting policies for derivative financial instruments and Note C Fair Value of Financial Instruments for descriptions of the fair value methodologies used for derivative financial instruments.
The notional and carrying amounts of derivative financial instruments, including derivative instruments embedded in indexed annuities and IUL contracts, and reinsurance are as follows:
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| Interest rate swaps (a) | $ | 850 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments | 871 | | 11 | | 4 | | 39 | | 2 | | — | |
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| Equity options (a) | 29,651 | | 1,062 | | — | | | 29,594 | | 773 | | — | |
| Interest rate swaps (a) | 6,453 | | 83 | | 3 | | 5,145 | | 19 | | 10 |
| Foreign currency swaps (a) | 503 | | — | | | 6 | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Futures contracts (a) | 68 | | — | | | 1 | | 152 | | — | | | — | |
| Other derivative investments (a) | 93 | | — | | | — | | | 118 | | 1 | | — | |
| Other embedded derivatives (b) | — | | | 41 | | — | | | — | | | 32 | | — | |
| Indexed annuities/IUL embedded derivatives (c) | — | | | 399 | | 6,542 | | — | | | 98 | | 5,220 |
| Reinsurance related embedded derivatives (d) | — | | | — | | | 75 | | — | | | — | | | (109) |
| Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | 36,768 | | 1,585 | | 6,627 | | 35,009 | | 923 | | 5,121 |
| Total derivatives | $ | 37,639 | | | $ | 1,596 | | | $ | 6,631 | | | $ | 35,048 | | | $ | 925 | | | $ | 5,121 | |
(a)The fair value of derivative assets is reported in Derivative investments, and the fair value of derivative liabilities is reported in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(b)The fair value is included in Other long term investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(c)The fair value of the liability is included in Contractholder funds and the ceded portion is included in Reinsurance recoverable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(d)The fair value of the embedded derivative asset is included in Funds withheld for reinsurance liabilities as a contra-liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024.
The amounts and locations of gains losses, net recognized for derivatives items included in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings are as follows:
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| Interest rate swaps | $ | — | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| Equity options | 177 | | | — | | | 145 | | | — | | | 92 | | | — | |
| Interest rate swaps | 60 | | | — | | | (103) | | | — | | | 48 | | | — | |
| Foreign currency swaps | (6) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Futures contracts | 32 | | | — | | | 18 | | | — | | | 9 | | | — | |
| Other derivative investments | (9) | | | — | | | 10 | | | — | | | (2) | | | — | |
| Other embedded derivatives | 9 | | | — | | | 4 | | | — | | | 5 | | | — | |
| Indexed annuities/IUL embedded derivatives | — | | | 402 | | | — | | | 47 | | | — | | | 257 | |
| Reinsurance related embedded derivatives | (148) | | | — | | | (32) | | | — | | | (128) | | | — | |
| Total derivatives not designated as instruments | 115 | | | 402 | | | 42 | | | 47 | | | 24 | | | 257 | |
| Total derivatives | $ | 112 | | | $ | 413 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 257 | |
The amounts and locations of gains losses, net recognized for hedged items included in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings are as follows:
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| Recognized gains losses, net for hedged item | | Benefits and other changes in policy reserves for hedged item | | Recognized gains losses, net for hedged item | | Benefits and other changes in policy reserves for hedged item | | Recognized gains losses, net for hedged item | | Benefits and other changes in policy reserves for hedged item |
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| Interest rate swaps | $ | — | | | $ | (11) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments | $ | 3 | | | $ | (11) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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The following amounts are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets related to the carrying amount of hedged assets and (liabilities) and the cumulative basis adjustment included in the carrying amount for fair value hedges:
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| Line Item in the Consolidated Balance Sheet that includes hedged item | Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets (Liabilities) | | Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets (Liabilities) | | Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets (Liabilities) | | Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets (Liabilities) |
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| Fixed maturity securities, AFS, at amortized cost | $ | 21 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| Contractholder funds | (862) | | (11) | | — | | — |
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, the derivative instruments’ gains losses, net excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness was immaterial.
There were no cumulative fair value hedging adjustments for hedged assets and liabilities for which hedge accounting was discontinued as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
We utilize interest rate swaps and foreign currency swaps that are designated and accounted for as fair value hedges to reduce interest rate risk for certain funding agreements and to reduce the risk of certain exposures to foreign currency risk for foreign AFS fixed maturity securities. For fair value hedges of funding agreements, changes in fair value are reported in Benefits and other changes in policy reserves. For fair value hedges of AFS fixed maturity securities, changes in fair value included in the assessment of effectiveness are reported in Recognized gains and losses, net in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. The change in the fair value of components excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness is recorded in OCI and is recognized in net income through periodic settlements.
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Indexed Annuities/IUL Embedded Derivative, Equity Options and Futures
We have indexed annuities and IUL contracts that permit the holder to elect an interest rate return or an equity index linked component, where interest credited to the contracts is linked to the performance of various equity indices, such as the S&P 500 Index. This feature represents an embedded derivative under GAAP. The indexed annuities/IUL embedded derivatives are valued at fair value and included in the liability for Contractholder funds in the Consolidated Balance Sheets with the ceded portion of the reinsured indexed crediting feature embedded derivatives, recorded as a component of the Reinsurance recoverable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in fair value are included as a component of Benefits and other changes in policy reserves in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
We purchase derivatives consisting of a combination of equity options and futures contracts (specifically for indexed annuity contracts) on the applicable market indices to fund the index credits due to indexed annuity/IUL contractholders. The equity options are one, two, three, five and six year options purchased to match the funding requirements of the underlying policies. On the respective anniversary dates of the indexed policies, the index used to compute the interest credit is reset and we purchase new equity options to fund the next index credit. We manage the cost of these purchases through the terms of our indexed annuities/IUL contracts, which permit us to change caps, spreads or participation rates, subject to guaranteed minimums, on each contract’s anniversary date. The change in the fair value of the equity options and futures contracts is generally designed to offset the portion of the change in the fair value of the indexed annuities/IUL embedded derivatives related to index performance through the current credit period. The equity options and futures contracts are marked to fair value with the change in fair value included as a component of Recognized gains and losses, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The change in fair value of the equity options and futures contracts includes the gains and losses recognized at the expiration of the instrument term or upon early termination and the changes in fair value of open positions.
Other market exposures are hedged periodically depending on market conditions and our risk tolerance. Our indexed annuities/IUL hedging strategy economically hedges the equity returns and exposes us to the risk that unhedged market exposures result in divergence between changes in the fair value of the liabilities and the hedging assets. We use a variety of techniques, including direct estimation of market sensitivities, to monitor this risk daily. We intend to continue to adjust the hedging strategy as market conditions and our risk tolerance changes.
Interest Rate Swaps
We utilize interest rate swaps to reduce market risks from interest rate changes on our earnings associated with our floating rate investments. With an interest rate swap, we agree with another party to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts tied to an agreed upon notional principal.
The interest rate swaps are marked to fair value with the change in fair value, including accrued interest and related periodic cash flows received or paid, included as a component of Recognized gains and losses, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Foreign Currency Swaps
We utilize foreign currency swaps to reduce market risks from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates that impact earnings associated with our foreign currency denominated investments. Through a foreign currency swap, we agree with another party to exchange, at specified intervals, principal and interest payments in one currency for principal and interest payments in another currency, based on an agreed-upon notional amount.
The foreign currency swaps are marked to fair value with the change in fair value, including accrued interest and related periodic cash flows received or paid, included as a component of Recognized gains and losses, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Reinsurance Related Embedded Derivatives
F&G cedes certain business on a coinsurance funds withheld basis. Investment results for the assets that support the coinsurance are segregated within the funds withheld account and are passed directly to the reinsurer pursuant to the contractual terms of the reinsurance agreement, which creates embedded derivatives considered to be total return swaps. These total return swaps are not clearly and closely related to the underlying reinsurance agreement and thus require bifurcation. For arrangements reinsuring indexed annuities products, the funds withheld account additionally contains an embedded derivative representing the index credit obligation due the reinsurer, resulting in a compound embedded derivative. Beginning in 2025, these embedded derivatives are reported in Funds withheld for reinsurance liabilities, irrespective if in a net asset position or a net liability position, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and prior periods have been reclassified from Prepaid expenses and other assets to conform with the current presentation. The related gains or losses are reported in Recognized gains and losses, net, on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Credit Risk
We are exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by our counterparties and reflect assumptions regarding this non-performance risk in the fair value of our derivatives. The non-performance risk is the net counterparty exposure based on the fair value of the open contracts less collateral held. We maintain a policy of requiring all derivative contracts to be governed by an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreement.
We manage credit risk related to non-performance by our counterparties by (i) entering into derivative transactions with creditworthy counterparties; (ii) obtaining collateral, such as cash and securities when appropriate; and (iii) establishing counterparty exposure limits, which are subject to periodic management review.
Information regarding our exposure to credit loss on the derivative instruments we hold, excluding futures contracts, is presented below:
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| December 31, 2025 | | | $ | 1,137 | | | $ | 1,185 | | | $ | 34 | |
| December 31, 2024 | | | 782 | | | 771 | | | 34 | |
Collateral Agreements
We are required to maintain minimum ratings as a matter of routine practice as part of our over-the-counter derivative agreements on ISDA forms. Under some ISDA agreements, we have agreed to maintain certain financial strength ratings. A downgrade below these levels provides the counterparty under the agreement the right to terminate the open derivative contracts between the parties, at which time any amounts payable by us or the counterparty would be dependent on the market value of the underlying contracts. Our current rating does not allow any counterparty the right to terminate ISDA agreements. In certain transactions, both us and the counterparty have entered into a collateral support agreement requiring either party to post collateral when the net exposures exceed pre-determined thresholds. For all counterparties, except one, the threshold is set to zero. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, counterparties posted collateral of $1,185 million and $771 million, respectively. This included cash collateral of $928 million and $679 million, respectively, for which we record an associated payable included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Cash collateral received is not legally segregated and may be used by the Company in the normal course of business. The Company is obligated to return an equivalent amount of collateral upon settlement or termination of the related derivative contracts, or otherwise in accordance with the collateral provisions of such agreements, including in circumstances where changes in market conditions cause the Company’s mark-to-market position to decline. The remaining collateral represents securities collateral received that is not reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accordingly, the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that we would incur if parties to the derivatives failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts, after giving effect to cash and securities collateral held, was $34 million at both December 31, 2025 and 2024.
We are required to pay our counterparties the effective federal funds interest rate each day for cash collateral posted to us. Cash collateral is reinvested in overnight investment sweep products, which are included in Cash and cash equivalents on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reduce the interest cost. Changes in cash collateral are included in the Change in derivative collateral liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
We held 172 and 527 futures contracts at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The fair value of the futures contracts represents the cumulative unsettled variation margin (open trade equity, net of cash settlements). We provide cash collateral to the counterparties for the initial and variation margin on the futures contracts, which is included in Cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount of cash collateral held by the counterparties for such contracts was $4 million and $7 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Note F — Notes Payable
Notes payable consists of the following:
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4.50% Notes, net of discount | | $ | 448 | | | $ | 447 | |
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3.40% Notes, net of discount | | 646 | | | 646 | |
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2.45% Notes, net of discount | | 596 | | | 595 | |
3.20% Notes, net of discount | | 445 | | | 444 | |
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5.50% F&G Notes | | — | | | 301 | |
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7.40% F&G Notes, net of discount | | 498 | | | 497 | |
| 7.30% F&G Notes | | 364 | | | — | |
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7.95% F&G Notes, net of discount | | 336 | | | 336 | |
6.50% F&G Notes, net of discount | | 546 | | | 545 | |
6.25% F&G Notes, net of discount | | 493 | | | 492 | |
| Other | | 31 | | | 22 | |
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On January 13, 2025, F&G completed its public offering of the 7.30% F&G Junior Notes. F&G used a portion of the net proceeds of this offering to redeem the outstanding $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.50% F&G Senior Notes.
F&G used the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes. The 7.30% F&G Junior Notes are junior, unsecured subordinated obligations of F&G. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears beginning on April 15, 2025, and the 7.30% F&G Junior Notes mature on January 15, 2065, unless earlier repurchased or redeemed. The 7.30% F&G Junior Notes become redeemable in whole or in part, any time and from time to time on or after January 15, 2030 or within 90 days of the occurrence of certain events as described in the indenture. The 7.30% F&G Junior Notes were registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (as amended) (the “Securities Act”).
On October 4, 2024, F&G issued $500 million of its 6.25% Senior Notes due 2034. The 6.25% F&G Notes were issued at 99.36% of face value, net of deferred issuance costs of approximately $8 million The 6.25% F&G Notes are senior unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of F&G and are guaranteed by each of F&G's subsidiaries that are guarantors of F&G's obligations under its existing credit agreement. The 6.25% F&G Notes mature on October 4, 2034, and become callable on July 4, 2034. Interest is payable semi-annually at a fixed rate of 6.25%, and if the 6.25% F&G Notes are downgraded, the interest rate payable is subject to adjustment from time to time per the terms of the indenture. A portion of the net proceeds were used to pay off the outstanding balance of $365 million on the F&G Credit Agreement described below. The remaining net proceeds of this offering were used for general corporate purposes, including the support of organic growth opportunities.
On June 4, 2024, F&G issued $550 million of its 6.50% Senior Notes due 2029. The 6.50% F&G Notes were issued at 99.74% of face value, net of deferred issuance costs of approximately $6 million. The 6.50% F&G Notes are senior unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of F&G and are guaranteed by each of F&G's subsidiaries that are guarantors of F&G's obligations under its existing credit agreement. The 6.50% F&G Notes mature on June 4, 2029, and become callable on May 4, 2029. Interest is payable semi-annually at a fixed rate of 6.50%, and if the 6.50% F&G Notes are downgraded, the interest rate payable is subject to adjustment from time to time per the terms of the indenture. A portion of the net proceeds were used to finance a cash tender offer by its wholly owned subsidiary Fidelity & Guaranty Life Holdings, Inc. (“FGLH”) for an aggregate principal amount of $250 million of FGLH’s 5.50% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “5.50% F&G Notes”). The remaining net proceeds of this offering were used for for general corporate purposes, including the repurchase, redemption or repayment at maturity of outstanding indebtedness.
On December 6, 2023, F&G issued $345 million of its 7.95% Senior Notes due 2053 (the "7.95% F&G Notes"). The 7.95% F&G Notes were issued at par, net of deferred issuance costs of approximately $9 million. The 7.95% F&G Notes are senior unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of F&G and are guaranteed by each of F&G’s subsidiaries that are guarantors of F&G’s obligations under its existing credit agreement. The 7.95% F&G Notes mature on December 15, 2053, and become callable on or after December 15, 2028. Interest is payable quarterly at a fixed rate of 7.95%, and, if the 7.95% F&G Notes are downgraded, the interest rate payable is subject to adjustment from time to time per the terms of the indenture.
On January 13, 2023, F&G issued $500 million of its 7.40% F&G Notes due 2028 (the 7.40% F&G Notes"). The 7.40% F&G Notes were issued at par, net of deferred issuance costs of approximately $6 million. The 7.40% F&G Notes are senior, unsecured unsubordinated obligations of F&G and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured, unsubordinated basis by each of F&G’s subsidiaries that are guarantors of F&G’s obligations under its existing credit agreement. The 7.40% F&G Notes mature on January 13, 2028, and become callable on or after December 13, 2027. Interest is payable semi-annually at a fixed rate of 7.40%, and if, the 7.40% F&G Notes are downgraded, the interest rate payable is subject to adjustment from time to time per the terms of the indenture.
On April 20, 2018, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Holdings, Inc. (“FGLH”), F&G's indirect wholly owned subsidiary, completed a debt offering of $550 million of 5.50% F&G Notes due May 1, 2025 at 99.5% of face value for proceeds of $547 million. As a result of our acquisition of F&G in 2020, a premium of $39 million was established for these notes and is being amortized over the remaining life of the debt through 2025. In conjunction with the acquisition, we became a guarantor of FGLH's obligations under the 5.50% F&G Notes and agreed to fully and unconditionally guarantee the 5.50% F&G Notes, on a joint and several basis. A portion of the net proceeds of the 6.50% F&G Notes were used for a $250 million cash tender offer of the 5.50% F&G Notes in June 2024. On February 1, 2025, F&G redeemed the outstanding $300 million aggregate principal amount of the 5.50% F&G Senior Notes. The notes were redeemed for a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Refer to Note A Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for a discussion of the redemption of the 5.50% F&G Notes.
On November 22, 2022, F&G entered into the F&G Credit Agreement pursuant to which the Lenders have made available the F&G Credit Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $550 million to be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. On February 21, 2023, F&G entered into the Amended F&G Credit Agreement with the Lenders and the Administrative Agent, swing line lender and issuing bank. The Amended F&G Credit Agreement increased the aggregate principal amount of commitments under the F&G Credit Facility by $115 million to $665 million. On February 16, 2024, F&G entered into a Second Amended and Restated F&G Credit Agreement. Among other changes, the Second Amended and Restated F&G Credit Agreement amends the Amended F&G Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date to November 22,
2027, and increase the aggregate principal amount of commitments under the revolving credit facility to $750 million.
Revolving loans under the Credit Agreement generally bear interest at a variable rate based on either (i) the base rate (which is the highest of (a) one-half of one percent in excess of the federal funds rate, (b) the Administrative Agent’s “prime rate”, or (c) the sum of one percent plus Term The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus a margin of between 30.0 and 80.0 basis points depending on the non-credit-enhanced, senior unsecured long-term debt ratings of F&G or (ii) Term SOFR plus a margin of between 130.0 and 180.0 basis points depending on the non-credit-enhanced, senior unsecured long-term debt ratings of F&G. In addition, F&G pays a facility fee of between 20.0 and 45.0 basis points on the entire facility, also depending on the non-credit-enhanced, senior unsecured long-term debt ratings, which is payable quarterly in arrears. The average variable interest rate on the revolving credit facility for the period the debt was outstanding in 2025 was 0.00% compared to 7.06% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $0 million and $0 million, respectively, of gross principal balance, was outstanding under the F&G Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2025, we had $750 million of remaining borrowing availability.
On September 17, 2021, we completed our underwritten public offering of $450 million aggregate principal amount of our 3.20% Notes due 2051, pursuant to our registration statement on Form S-3 ASR (File No. 333-239002) and the related prospectus supplement. The net proceeds from the registered offering of the 3.20% Notes were approximately $443 million, after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. We plan to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.
On October 29, 2020, we entered into the Fifth Restated Credit Agreement for our Amended Revolving Credit Facility with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and the other agents party thereto. Among other changes, the Fifth Restated Credit Agreement amends the Fourth Restated Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date from April 27, 2022 to October 29, 2025. The material terms of the Fourth Restated Credit Agreement are set forth in our Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2025, there was no principal outstanding, $3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, and $800 million of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility. On February 16, 2024, we entered into a Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Among other changes, the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amends the Fifth Restated Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date from October 29, 2025 to February 16, 2029.
On September 15, 2020, we completed our underwritten public offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of our 2.45% Notes due March 15, 2031 (the "2.45% Notes") pursuant to an effective registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The net proceeds from the registered offering of the 2.45% Notes were approximately $593 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. We used the net proceeds from the offering (i) to repay the remaining $260 million outstanding indebtedness under our prior term loan credit agreement dated April 22, 2020, among us, as borrower, various lenders, and Bank of American N.A., as administrative agent (the "Term Loan"), which provided for an aggregate principal borrowing of $1.0 billion that we entered into to fund a portion of the acquisition of F&G and (ii) for general corporate purposes.
On June 12, 2020, we completed our underwritten public offering of $650 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.40% Notes due 2030 (the “3.40% Notes”) pursuant to an effective registration statement filed with the SEC. The net proceeds from the registered offering of the 3.40% Notes were approximately $642 million, after deducting underwriting discounts, and commissions and offering expenses. We used the net proceeds from the offering (i) to repay $640 million of the then outstanding principal amount under the Term Loan, and (ii) for general corporate purposes.
On August 13, 2018, we completed an offering of $450 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.50% notes due August 2028 (the "4.50% Notes"), pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The 4.50% Notes were priced at 99.252% of par to yield 4.594% annual interest. We pay interest on the 4.50% Notes semi-annually on the 15th of February and August, beginning February 15, 2019. The 4.50% Notes contain customary covenants and events of default for investment grade public debt, which primarily relate to failure to make principal or interest payments. On May 16, 2019, we completed an offering to exchange the 4.50% Notes for substantially identical notes registered pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "4.50% Notes Exchange"). There were no material changes to the terms of the 4.50% Notes as a result of the 4.50% Notes Exchange and all holders of the 4.50% Notes accepted the offer to exchange.
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| Gross principal maturities of notes payable at December 31, 2025, are as follows: | (In millions) |
| 2026 | $ | 32 | |
| 2027 | — | |
| 2028 | 950 | |
| 2029 | 550 | |
| 2030 | 650 | |
| Thereafter | 2,270 | |
| | $ | 4,452 | |
Note G — Commitments and Contingencies
Legal and Regulatory Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various pending and threatened litigation matters related to our operations, some of which include claims for punitive or exemplary damages. With respect to our title insurance operations, this customary litigation includes but is not limited to a wide variety of cases arising out of or related to title and escrow claims, for which we make provisions through our loss reserves. See Note B Summary of Reserve for Title Claim Losses for further discussion. Additionally, like other companies, our ordinary course litigation includes a number of class action and purported class action lawsuits, which make allegations related to aspects of our operations. We believe that no actions, other than the matters discussed below, if any, depart from customary litigation incidental to our business.
We review lawsuits and other legal and regulatory matters (collectively “legal proceedings”) on an ongoing basis when making accrual and disclosure decisions. When assessing reasonably possible and probable outcomes, management bases its decision on its assessment of the ultimate outcome assuming all appeals have been exhausted. For legal proceedings in which it has been determined that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, a liability based on known facts and that represents our best estimate has been recorded. Our accrual for legal and regulatory matters was $7 million and $17 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. None of the amounts we have currently recorded are considered to be material to our financial condition individually or in the aggregate. Actual losses may materially differ from the amounts recorded and the ultimate outcome of our pending legal proceedings is generally not yet determinable. While some of these matters could be material to our operating results or cash flows for any particular period if an unfavorable outcome results, at present we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
On June 10, 2025, a stockholder derivative lawsuit styled, Patrick Ayers v. William P. Foley, Douglas K. Ammerman, Halim Dhanidina, Thomas M. Hagerty, Daniel D. Lane, Heather H. Miller, Sandra D. Morgan, John D. Rood, Peter O. Shea, Jr., Cary H. Thompson, and Fidelity National Financial, Inc., C.A. No. 2025-0650-LWW, was filed in the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware against FNF and its non-employee members of its Board of Directors alleging they breached their fiduciary duties related to their compensation in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and were unjustly enriched. Plaintiff seeks disgorgement of any alleged excessive and unfair compensation payments, the recovery of damages on behalf of FNF, and the reformation of certain corporate governance and internal measures to protect FNF and its stockholders going forward. On August 1, 2025, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit based on various grounds. A hearing on the motion has been rescheduled for March 9, 2026. At this time, FNF does not believe the lawsuit will have a material impact on its business, operations, or financial results.
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (“FGL Insurance”) is a defendant in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Southern District of Texas”) styled, Insurance Distribution Consulting, LLC v. Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company, Case No. 3:23-cv-00126. Plaintiff, which provides consulting services to independent marketing organizations (“IMO”), alleges FGL Insurance failed to pay commissions owed to plaintiff and diverted commissions from one of plaintiff’s IMO customers, Syncis, to another IMO, Freedom Equity Group, LLC (“Freedom Equity”). Further, plaintiff alleges after FGL Insurance purportedly purchased a partial ownership interest in Syncis and Freedom Equity, plaintiff offered to sell its interests in its contracts with Syncis but FGL Insurance declined, leading plaintiff to allege a statutory violation of 42 U.S.C. §1981 for discrimination where plaintiff’s sole member is a racial minority. Plaintiff claims its damages for breach of contract from FGL Insurance’s purported failure to pay commissions are more than $162 million and its damages from FGL Insurance’s declining to purchase plaintiff’s interest in its contracts with Syncis are over $11 million. FGL Insurance denies the allegations and denies any contract or agreement existed with plaintiff to pay commissions. On April 21, 2025, FGL Insurance filed its initial motion for summary judgment. On June 5, 2025, plaintiff amended its complaint to include an additional breach of contract claim, prompting FGL Insurance to file a second motion for summary judgment on July 18, 2025, addressing the new allegation. Both motions for summary judgment were argued on February 20, 2026, and a decision is pending with the court. Additionally, FGL Insurance’s motion to exclude plaintiff’s expert testimony as inadmissible, filed June
9, 2025, remains pending with the Southern District of Texas. On July 18, 2025, Peak Altitude Equity, LLC (“Peak”), a subsidiary of Fidelity & Guaranty Life Holdings, Inc., was served with a new lawsuit filed by Insurance Distribution Consulting, LLC (“IDC”) as a counterclaim in response to a separate breach of contract lawsuit initiated against IDC by Syncis. The case, styled Syncis Insurance Solutions, LLC v. Insurance Distribution Consulting, LLC, Case No. 2:25-cv-03874, is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (the “Central District of California”), and certain facts alleged by IDC against Peak overlap with those asserted in the lawsuit filed by IDC against FGL Insurance. On September 8, 2025, Peak filed its motion to dismiss IDC’s counterclaim on various grounds. A decision is pending with the Central District of California. FGL Insurance and Peak will vigorously contest the plaintiff’s claims in the actions. As these cases continue to evolve, it is not possible to reasonably estimate the probability that plaintiff will ultimately prevail on its claims or that FGL Insurance or Peak will be held liable for the dispute. At this time, we do not believe the lawsuit will have a material impact on our business, operations, or financial results.
F&G is a defendant in two putative class action lawsuits related to the alleged compromise of certain customers’ personal information resulting from an alleged vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software. F&G’s vendor, Pension Benefit Information, LLC (“PBI”), used the MOVEit software in the course of providing audit and address research services to F&G and many other corporate customers. Miller v. F&G, No. 4:23-cv-00326 was filed against F&G in the Southern District of Iowa on August 31, 2023. Miller alleges that he is a F&G customer whose information was impacted in the MOVEit incident and brings common law tort and implied contract claims. Cooper v. Progress Software Corp., No. 1:23-cv-12067 was filed against F&G and five other defendants in the District of Massachusetts on September 7, 2023. Cooper also alleges that he is a F&G customer and brings similar common law tort claims and alleges claims as a purported third-party beneficiary of an alleged contract.
Well over 150 similar lawsuits have been filed against other entities impacted by the MOVEit incident including a number of such lawsuits related to PBI’s use of MOVEit. On October 4, 2023, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation created a multidistrict litigation (“MDL”) pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1407 to handle all litigation brought by individuals whose information was potentially compromised in connection with the alleged MOVEit vulnerability. Both Miller and Cooper have been transferred to the MDL and are consolidated under MDL Case No. 1:23-md-03083-ADB-PGL. The case is proceeding under a modified bellwether structure to decide critical issues and facilitate reciprocal discovery, and plaintiffs’ consolidated class action complaint against all the bellwether Defendants was filed on December 6, 2024. F&G was not selected as a bellwether Defendant, and there is no schedule in place for further proceedings involving the non-bellwether Defendants like F&G. At this time, we do not believe the incident will have a material impact on our business, operations, or financial results.
From time to time, we receive inquiries and requests for information from state insurance departments, attorneys general, and other regulatory agencies about various matters relating to our business. Sometimes these take the form of civil investigative demands or subpoenas. We cooperate with all such inquiries, and we have responded to or are currently responding to inquiries from multiple governmental agencies. Also, regulators and courts have been dealing with issues arising from foreclosures and related processes and documentation. Various governmental entities are studying the title insurance product, market, pricing, and business practices, and potential regulatory and legislative changes, which may materially affect our business and operations. From time to time, we are assessed fines for violations of regulations or other matters or enter into settlements with such authorities, which may require us to pay fines or claims or take other actions. We do not anticipate such fines and settlements, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, or financial results.
Escrow Balances
In conducting our operations, we routinely hold customers’ assets in escrow, pending completion of real estate transactions, and are responsible for the proper disposition of these balances for our customers. Certain of these amounts are maintained in segregated bank accounts and have not been included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, consistent with GAAP and industry practice. These balances amounted to $16.2 billion and $14.4 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As a result of holding these customers’ assets in escrow, we have ongoing programs for realizing economic benefits during the year through favorable borrowing and vendor arrangements with various banks. There were no investments or loans outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 related to these arrangements.
F&G Commitments
In our F&G segment, we have unfunded investment commitments as of December 31, 2025 based upon the timing of when investments and agreements are executed or signed compared to when the actual investments and agreements are funded or closed. Some investments require that funding occur over a period of months or years. A summary of unfunded commitments by commitment type is included below:
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| December 31, 2025 | | |
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| Commitment Type | (In millions) |
| Other fixed maturity securities, AFS | $ | 126 | | | |
| Commercial mortgage loans | 74 | | | |
| Residential mortgage loans | 300 | | | |
| Other assets | 122 | | | |
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| Consolidated VIEs: | | | |
| Other long-term investments | 250 | | | |
| Unconsolidated VIEs: | | | |
| Limited partnerships | $ | 1,224 | | | |
| Asset-backed lending | 263 | | | |
| Fixed maturity securities, asset-backed securities | 684 | | | |
| Direct Lending | 1,199 | | | |
Total | $ | 4,242 | | | |
Concurrent with the purchase agreement for a prior year acquisition, we executed a separate loan agreement with the sellers for us to lend up to $40 million The loan matures on August 5, 2027. The principal balance outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $24 million and $11 million, respectively. The balance is included in Prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in fair value are reported within Recognized gains and losses, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Interest income is recorded in Interest and investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and recognized when earned. The remainder of the unfunded loan commitment is included in the unfunded commitments table above in the “Other assets” line item. Refer to Note C Fair Value of Financial Instruments for information regarding the fair value calculation of this loan receivable.
Contingent Consideration
Under the terms of the purchase agreement for a prior year acquisition, we have agreed to make cash payments of up to approximately $90 million over a three-year period upon the achievement by the acquiree of certain EBITDA milestones. The contingent consideration is recorded at fair value in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note C Fair Value of Financial Instruments for more information regarding the fair value of the contingent consideration.
See Note A Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, for discussion of funding agreements that have been issued pursuant to the FABN Program as well as to the FHLB that are included in Contractholder funds.
The Company has a reinsurance agreement with Kubera to cede certain FIA statutory reserves on a coinsurance funds withheld basis, net of applicable existing reinsurance. To enhance Kubera's ability to pay its obligations under the amended reinsurance agreement, effective October 31, 2021, F&G entered into a Variable Note Purchase Agreement (the “NPA”), whereby F&G agreed to fund a note to Kubera to be used to ultimately settle with F&G, with principal increases up to a maximum amount of $435 million, to the extent a potential funding shortfall (treaty assets are less than the total funding requirement) is projected relative to the business ceded to Kubera from F&G as part of the amended reinsurance agreement. The potential funding shortfall will be determined quarterly and, among other items, is impacted by the market value of the assets in the funds withheld account related to the reinsurance agreement and Kubera's capital as calculated on a Bermuda regulatory basis. The NPA matures on November 30, 2071. Based on the current level of the treaty assets and projections that these policies will be profitable over the lifetime of the agreement, we do not expect significant fundings to occur under the NPA. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the amount funded under the NPA was insignificant.
Note H — Dividends
On February 19, 2026, our Board of Directors declared cash dividends of $0.52 per share, payable on March 31, 2026, to FNF common shareholders of record as of March 17, 2026.
During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, we declared dividends on our common stock of $2.02, $1.94 and $1.83, respectively.
Note I — Segment Information
The tables below summarize the result of operations by segment that are provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), who is the Company's Chief Executive Officer. The Company's primary methods of measuring profitability and performance on a reportable segment basis are Revenues and Net earnings from continuing operations which are also measures used by the CODM to evaluate segment results and are factors in determining capital allocation among the segments.
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments is shown in the following tables. The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM.
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2025:
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| | Title | | F&G | | Corporate and Other | | Elimination | | Total |
| Segment revenues: | (In millions) |
| Direct title insurance premiums | $ | 2,574 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,574 | |
| Agency title insurance premiums | 3,250 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,250 | |
| Escrow, title related and other fees | 2,381 | | | 2,884 | | | 179 | | | — | | | 5,444 | |
| Interest and investment income | 363 | | | 2,837 | | | 154 | | | (117) | | | 3,237 | |
| Recognized gains and losses, net | (78) | | | 10 | | | 8 | | | — | | | (60) | |
| Total segment revenues | 8,490 | | | 5,731 | | | 341 | | | (117) | | | 14,445 | |
| Significant segment expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
| Personnel costs | 2,983 | | | 293 | | | 161 | | | — | | | 3,437 | |
| Agent commissions | 2,518 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,518 | |
| Other operating expenses | 1,353 | | | 156 | | | 106 | | | — | | | 1,615 | |
| Benefits and other changes in policy reserves | — | | | 3,963 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,963 | |
| Total significant segment expenses | 6,854 | | | 4,412 | | | 267 | | | — | | | 11,533 | |
| Other segment items: | | | | | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 147 | | | 665 | | | 32 | | | — | | | 844 | |
| Provision for title claim losses | 262 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 262 | |
| Market risk benefit gains | — | | | 167 | | | — | | | — | | | 167 | |
| Interest expense | — | | | 164 | | | 78 | | | — | | | 242 | |
| Total other segment items | 409 | | | 996 | | | 110 | | | — | | | 1,515 | |
| Total segment expenses | 7,263 | | | 5,408 | | | 377 | | | — | | | 13,048 | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 1,227 | | | 323 | | | (36) | | | (117) | | | 1,397 | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 283 | | | 52 | | | 418 | | | — | | | 753 | |
| Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates | 944 | | | 271 | | | (454) | | | (117) | | | 644 | |
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 39 | | | — | | | (4) | | | — | | | 35 | |
| Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 983 | | | $ | 271 | | | $ | (458) | | | $ | (117) | | | $ | 679 | |
| Assets | $ | 8,093 | | | $ | 98,432 | | | $ | 2,489 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 109,014 | |
| Goodwill | 2,799 | | | 2,180 | | | 293 | | | — | | | 5,272 | |
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2024:
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| | Title | | F&G | | Corporate and Other | | Elimination | | Total |
| Segment revenues: | (In millions) |
| Direct title insurance premiums | $ | 2,200 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,200 | |
| Agency title insurance premiums | 2,953 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,953 | |
| Escrow, title related and other fees | 2,196 | | | 2,941 | | | 184 | | | — | | | 5,321 | |
| Interest and investment income | 359 | | | 2,719 | | | 154 | | | (108) | | | 3,124 | |
| Recognized gains and losses, net | (6) | | | 84 | | | 5 | | | — | | | 83 | |
| Total segment revenues | 7,702 | | | 5,744 | | | 343 | | | (108) | | | 13,681 | |
| Significant segment expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
| Personnel costs | 2,695 | | | 296 | | | 157 | | | — | | | 3,148 | |
| Agent commissions | 2,287 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,287 | |
| Other operating expenses | 1,251 | | | 203 | | | 104 | | | — | | | 1,558 | |
| Benefits and other changes in policy reserves | — | | | 3,791 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,791 | |
| Total significant segment expenses | 6,233 | | | 4,290 | | | 261 | | | — | | | 10,784 | |
| Other segment items: | | | | | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 141 | | | 569 | | | 29 | | | — | | | 739 | |
| Provision for title claim losses | 232 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 232 | |
| Market risk benefit losses | — | | | (25) | | | — | | | — | | | (25) | |
| Interest expense | — | | | 132 | | | 77 | | | — | | | 209 | |
| Total other segment items | 373 | | | 676 | | | 106 | | | — | | | 1,155 | |
| Total segment expense | 6,606 | | | 4,966 | | | 367 | | | — | | | 11,939 | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 1,096 | | | 778 | | | (24) | | | (108) | | | 1,742 | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 265 | | | 136 | | | (34) | | | — | | | 367 | |
| Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 831 | | | 642 | | | 10 | | | (108) | | | 1,375 | |
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 16 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 16 | |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | 847 | | | $ | 642 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | (108) | | | $ | 1,391 | |
| Assets | $ | 7,627 | | | $ | 84,938 | | | $ | 2,698 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 95,263 | |
| Goodwill | 2,799 | | | 2,179 | | | 293 | | | — | | | 5,271 | |
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2023:
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| | Title | | F&G | | Corporate and Other | | Elimination | | Total | | | | | | |
| Segment revenues: | (In millions) | | | | | | |
| Direct title insurance premiums | $ | 1,982 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,982 | | | | | | | |
| Agency title insurance premiums | 2,610 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,610 | | | | | | | |
| Escrow, title related and other fees | 2,117 | | | 2,413 | | | 187 | | | — | | | 4,717 | | | | | | | |
| Interest and investment income | 338 | | | 2,211 | | | 123 | | | (65) | | | 2,607 | | | | | | | |
| Recognized gains and losses, net | (9) | | | (124) | | | (31) | | | — | | | (164) | | | | | | | |
| Total segment revenues | 7,038 | | | 4,500 | | | 279 | | | (65) | | | 11,752 | | | | | | | |
| Significant segment expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Personnel costs | 2,544 | | | 232 | | | 132 | | | — | | | 2,908 | | | | | | | |
| Agent commissions | 2,008 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,008 | | | | | | | |
| Other operating expenses | 1,242 | | | 146 | | | 133 | | | — | | | 1,521 | | | | | | | |
| Benefits and other changes in policy reserves | — | | | 3,553 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,553 | | | | | | | |
| Total significant segment expenses | 5,794 | | | 3,931 | | | 265 | | | — | | | 9,990 | | | | | | | |
| Other segment items: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 154 | | | 412 | | | 27 | | | — | | | 593 | | | | | | | |
| Provision for title claims losses | 207 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 207 | | | | | | | |
| Market risk benefit gains | — | | | 95 | | | — | | | — | | | 95 | | | | | | | |
| Interest expense | — | | | 97 | | | 77 | | | — | | | 174 | | | | | | | |
| Total other segment items | 361 | | | 604 | | | 104 | | | — | | | 1,069 | | | | | | | |
| Total segment expenses | 6,155 | | | 4,535 | | | 369 | | | — | | | 11,059 | | | | | | | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 883 | | | (35) | | | (90) | | | (65) | | | 693 | | | | | | | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 181 | | | 23 | | | (12) | | | — | | | 192 | | | | | | | |
| Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 702 | | | (58) | | | (78) | | | (65) | | | 501 | | | | | | | |
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 17 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 17 | | | | | | | |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | 719 | | | $ | (58) | | | $ | (78) | | | $ | (65) | | | $ | 518 | | | | | | | |
| Assets | $ | 7,949 | | | $ | 70,186 | | | $ | 2,479 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 80,614 | | | | | | | |
| Goodwill | 2,788 | | | 1,749 | | | 293 | | | — | | | 4,830 | | | | | | | |
The activities in our segments include the following:
Title. This segment consists of the operations of our title insurance underwriters and related businesses. This segment provides core title insurance and escrow and other title-related services including loan sub-servicing, valuations, default services and home warranty.
F&G. This segment primarily consists of the operations of our annuities and life insurance related businesses. This segment issues a broad portfolio of annuity and life products, including deferred annuities (fixed indexed and fixed rate annuities), immediate annuities and indexed universal life insurance. This segment also provides funding agreements and pension risk transfer solutions.
Corporate and Other. This segment consists of the operations of the parent holding company, our real estate technology subsidiaries and our remaining real estate brokerage businesses. This segment also includes certain other unallocated corporate overhead expenses and eliminations of revenues and expenses between it and our Title segment.
Refer to Note K Revenue Recognition for a description of our accounting for our various revenue streams.
Note J — Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following supplemental cash flow information is provided with respect to certain cash payment and non-cash investing and financing activities.
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| | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
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| Cash paid for: | | (In millions) |
| Interest | | $ | 229 | | | $ | 200 | | | $ | 157 | |
| Income taxes | | 250 | | | 237 | | | 216 | |
| Deferred sales inducements | | 332 | | | 319 | | | 168 | |
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | | | | | | |
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| Investments transferred subject to reinsurance agreement | | (500) | | | — | | | — | |
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| Investments received from pension risk transfer premiums | | — | | | 129 | | | 464 | |
| Change in proceeds of sales of investments available for sale receivable in period | | 20 | | | (59) | | | 32 | |
| Change in purchases of investments available for sale payable in period | | 9 | | | 82 | | | 20 | |
| Lease liabilities recognized in exchange for lease right-of-use assets | | 45 | | | 55 | | | 40 | |
| Remeasurement of lease liabilities | | 54 | | | 67 | | | 75 | |
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| Fair value of assets acquired | | 6 | | | 789 | | | 304 | |
| Less: Total Purchase price | | 3 | | | 586 | | | 299 | |
| Liabilities and noncontrolling interests assumed | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 203 | | | $ | 5 | |
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Disaggregation of Revenue
Our revenue consists of:
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| Direct title insurance premiums | | Direct title insurance premiums | | Title | | | | | | $ | 2,574 | | | $ | 2,200 | | | $ | 1,982 | | | |
| Agency title insurance premiums | | Agency title insurance premiums | | Title | | | | | | 3,250 | | | 2,953 | | | 2,610 | | | |
| Life insurance premiums, insurance and investment product fees, and other (1) | | Escrow, title-related and other fees | | F&G | | | | | | 2,884 | | | 2,941 | | | 2,413 | | | |
| Home warranty | | Escrow, title-related and other fees | | Title | | | | | | 151 | | | 146 | | | 143 | | | |
| Total revenue from insurance contracts | | | | | | | | | | 8,859 | | | 8,240 | | | 7,148 | | | |
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| Escrow fees | | Escrow, title-related and other fees | | Title | | | | | | 915 | | | 824 | | | 766 | | | |
| Other title-related fees and income | | Escrow, title-related and other fees | | Title | | | | | | 695 | | | 642 | | | 633 | | | |
| ServiceLink, excluding title premiums, escrow fees, and subservicing fees | | Escrow, title-related and other fees | | Title | | | | | | 354 | | | 318 | | | 313 | | | |
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| Real estate technology | | Escrow, title-related and other fees | | Corporate and other | | | | | | 135 | | | 140 | | | 151 | | | |
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| Total revenue from contracts with customers | | | | | | | | | | 2,099 | | | 1,924 | | | 1,863 | | | |
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| Loan subservicing revenue | | Escrow, title-related and other fees | | Title | | | | | | 266 | | | 266 | | | 262 | | | |
| Other | | Escrow, title-related and other fees | | Corporate and other | | | | | | 44 | | | 44 | | | 36 | | | |
| Interest and investment income | | Interest and investment income | | Various | | | | | | 3,237 | | | 3,124 | | | 2,607 | | | |
| Recognized gains and losses, net | | Recognized gains and losses, net | | Various | | | | | | (60) | | | 83 | | | (164) | | | |
| Total revenues | | Total revenues | | | | | | | | $ | 14,445 | | | $ | 13,681 | | | $ | 11,752 | | | |
(1) Includes $2,108, $2,217, and $1,964 of life-contingent pension risk transfer premiums in 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. | | |
Our Direct title insurance premiums are recognized as revenue at the time of closing of the underlying transaction as the earnings process is then considered complete. Regulation of title insurance rates varies by state. Premiums are charged to customers based on rates predetermined in coordination with each states' respective Department of Insurance. Cash associated with such revenue is typically collected at closing of the underlying real estate transaction. Premium revenues from agency title operations are recognized when the underlying title order and transaction closing, if applicable, are complete.
Revenues from our home warranty business are generated from contracts with customers to provide warranty for major home appliances. Substantially all of our home warranty contracts are one year in length and revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the contract.
Escrow fees and Other title-related fees and income in our Title segment are closely related to Direct title insurance premiums and are primarily associated with managing the closing of real estate transactions including the processing of funds on behalf of the transaction participants, gathering and recording the required closing documents, providing notary and home inspection services, and other real estate or title-related activities. Revenue is primarily recognized upon closing of the underlying real estate transaction or completion of services. Cash associated with such revenue is typically collected at closing.
Revenues from ServiceLink, excluding its title premiums, escrow fees, and loan subservicing fees, primarily include revenues from real estate appraisal services and foreclosure processing and facilitation services. Revenues from real estate appraisal services are recognized when all appraisal work is complete, a final report is issued to the client and the client is billed. Revenues from foreclosure processing and facilitation services are primarily recognized upon completion of the services and when billing to the client is complete.
Life insurance premiums in our F&G segment reflect premiums for life-contingent PRT, traditional life insurance products and life-contingent immediate annuity products, which are recognized as revenue when due from the policyholder, as well as policy rider fees primarily on indexed annuities policies, the cost of insurance on IUL policies and surrender charges assessed against policy withdrawals in excess of the policyholders' allowable penalty-free amounts. We have ceded the majority of our traditional life business to unaffiliated third-party reinsurers. While the base contract has been reinsured, we continue to retain
the return of premium rider. Other income related to riders is earned when elected by the policyholder. Surrender charges are earned when a policyholder withdraws funds from the contract early or cancels the contract.
Premium and annuity deposit collections for indexed annuities, fixed rate annuities, immediate annuities and PRT without life contingency, and amounts received for funding agreements are reported in the financial statements as deposit liabilities (i.e., contractholder funds) instead of as sales or revenues. Similarly, cash payments to customers are reported as decreases in the liability for contractholder funds and not as expenses. Sources of revenues for products accounted for as deposit liabilities include net investment income, surrender, cost of insurance and other charges deducted from contractholder funds, and net realized gains (losses) on investments. Components of expenses for products accounted for as deposit liabilities are interest-sensitive and index product benefits (primarily interest credited to account balances or the hedging cost of providing index credits to the policyholder), amortization of DAC, DSI, and VOBA, other operating costs and expenses, and income taxes.
Premiums, annuity deposits (net of reinsurance and reinsurance recoverable) and funding agreements, which are not included as revenues in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings, collected by product type were as follows:
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| Fixed indexed annuities | $ | 5,341 | | | $ | 5,828 | | | $ | 4,738 | |
| Fixed rate annuities | 1,637 | | | 1,277 | | | 1,147 | |
| Funding agreements (FABN/FHLB) | 3,748 | | | 2,404 | | | 1,256 | |
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| Life insurance and other (a) | 849 | | | 638 | | | 646 | |
| Total | $ | 11,575 | | | $ | 10,147 | | | $ | 7,787 | |
(a) Life insurance and other primarily includes indexed universal life insurance.
Real estate technology revenues are primarily comprised of subscription fees for use of software provided to real estate professionals. Revenue is recognized in the month services are provided.
Loan subservicing revenues are generated by certain subsidiaries of ServiceLink and are associated with the servicing of mortgage loans on behalf of its customers. Revenue is recognized when the underlying work is performed and billed. Loan subservicing revenues are subject to the recognition requirements of ASC Topic 860.
Interest and investment income consists primarily of interest payments received on fixed maturity security holdings and dividends received on equity and preferred security holdings along with the investment income of limited partnerships.
We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less, primarily related to revenue from our home warranty business, and (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed.
Contract Balances
The following table provides information about trade receivables and deferred revenue:
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| Trade receivables | $ | 375 | | | $ | 362 | |
| Deferred revenue (contract liabilities) | 95 | | | 92 | |
Deferred revenue is recorded primarily for our home warranty contracts. Revenues from home warranty products are recognized over the life of the policy, which is primarily one year. The unrecognized portion is recorded as deferred revenue in Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we recognized $84 million and $80 million of revenue, respectively, which was included in deferred revenue at the beginning of the respective period.
Note L — Other Intangible Assets
The following table reconciles to Other intangible assets, net, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:
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| Customer relationships and contracts | | $ | 349 | | | $ | 435 | |
| VOBA | | 1,196 | | | 1,349 | |
| DAC | | 3,637 | | | 3,036 | |
| DSI | | 891 | | | 625 | |
| Value of distribution asset | | 62 | | | 74 | |
| Computer software | | 289 | | | 277 | |
| Trademarks, tradenames, and other | | 217 | | | 180 | |
| Total Other intangible assets, net | | $ | 6,641 | | | $ | 5,976 | |
The following tables roll forward VOBA by product for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
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| Indexed Annuities | | Fixed Rate Annuities | | Immediate Annuities | | Universal Life | | Traditional Life | | | | | | | Total |
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Balance at January 1, 2025 | $ | 892 | | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 184 | | | $ | 126 | | | $ | 125 | | | | | | | | $ | 1,349 | |
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| Amortization | (122) | | | (4) | | | (6) | | | (7) | | | (14) | | | | | | | | (153) | |
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Balance at December 31, 2025 | $ | 770 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 178 | | | $ | 119 | | | $ | 111 | | | | | | | | $ | 1,196 | |
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Balance at January 1, 2024 | $ | 1,025 | | | $ | 27 | | | $ | 191 | | | $ | 134 | | | $ | 69 | | | | | | | | $ | 1,446 | |
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| Amortization | (133) | | | (5) | | | (7) | | | (8) | | | (7) | | | | | | | | (160) | |
| Actuarial model updates and refinements (a) | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 63 | | | | | | | | 63 | |
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Balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | 892 | | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 184 | | | $ | 126 | | | $ | 125 | | | | | | | | $ | 1,349 | |
(a)net of amortization of ($15 million).
VOBA amortization expense of $153 million, $175 million, and $169 million, was recorded in Depreciation and amortization on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The following tables roll forward DAC by product for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
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| Indexed Annuities | | Fixed Rate Annuities | | Universal Life | | Total (a) |
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Balance at January 1, 2025 | $ | 1,874 | | | $ | 376 | | | $ | 781 | | | $ | 3,031 | |
| Capitalization | 530 | | | 132 | | | 292 | | | 954 | |
| Amortization | (199) | | | (106) | | | (52) | | | (357) | |
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Balance at December 31, 2025 | $ | 2,205 | | | $ | 402 | | | $ | 1,021 | | | $ | 3,628 | |
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Balance at January 1, 2024 | $ | 1,378 | | | $ | 288 | | | $ | 545 | | | $ | 2,211 | |
| Capitalization | 652 | | | 174 | | | 274 | | | 1,100 | |
| Amortization | (156) | | | (86) | | | (38) | | | (280) | |
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Balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | 1,874 | | | $ | 376 | | | $ | 781 | | | $ | 3,031 | |
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(a) Excludes insignificant amounts of DAC related to FABN and PRT.
DAC amortization expense of $357 million, $280 million, and $186 million, was recorded in Depreciation and amortization on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, excluding insignificant amounts related to FABN and PRT.
The following table presents a reconciliation of DAC to the table above which is reconciled to the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:
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| Indexed Annuities | | $ | 2,205 | | | $ | 1,874 | |
| Fixed Rate Annuities | | 402 | | | 376 | |
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| Universal Life | | 1,021 | | | 781 | |
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| PRT | | 4 | | | 1 | |
| Total | | $ | 3,637 | | | $ | 3,036 | |
The following tables roll forward DSI for our indexed annuity products for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
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| Balance at January 1, | $ | 625 | | | $ | 346 | |
| Capitalization | 332 | | | 319 | |
| Amortization | (66) | | | (40) | |
| Balance at December 31, | $ | 891 | | | $ | 625 | |
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DSI amortization expense of $66 million, $40 million, and $22 million, was recorded in Depreciation and amortization on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The cash flow assumptions used to amortize VOBA and DAC were consistent with the assumptions used to estimate the future policy benefits (“FPB”) for life contingent immediate annuities and PRT. Those assumptions will be reviewed and unlocked, if applicable, in the same period as those balances. For nonparticipating traditional life contracts, the VOBA amortization is straight-line, without the use of cash flow assumptions. For indexed annuity contracts, the cash flow assumptions used to amortize VOBA, DAC, and DSI were consistent with the assumptions used to estimate the value of the embedded derivative and MRBs, and will be reviewed and unlocked, if applicable, in the same period as those balances. For fixed rate annuities and IUL the cash flow assumptions used to amortize VOBA and DAC reflect the Company’s best estimates for policyholder behavior, consistent with the development of assumptions for indexed annuities and immediate annuities. Refer to Note A Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information about accounting policies for amortization of VOBA, DAC and DSI.
F&G reviews cash flow assumptions annually, generally in the third quarter. In 2024 and 2025, F&G undertook a review of all significant assumptions and revised several assumptions relating to their deferred annuity (indexed annuity and fixed rate annuity) and IUL products. For the year ended December 31, 2025, F&G updated the assumption for option budgets, surrenders, lapses, mortality and mortality improvement, and free partial withdrawals. For the year ended December 31, 2024, F&G updated assumptions including surrender rates, GMWB election timing, premium persistency, mortality improvement, and option budgets. For both periods, these assumption updates resulted in increased amortization rates on some DAC and DSI balances, primarily for indexed annuities. All updates to these assumptions brought F&G more in line with internal and overall industry experience since the prior assumption update.
For the in-force liabilities as of December 31, 2025, the estimated amortization expense for VOBA in future fiscal periods is as follows:
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| 2026 | $ | 133 | |
| 2027 | 120 | |
| 2028 | 109 | |
| 2029 | 99 | |
| 2030 | 90 | |
| Thereafter | 645 | |
| Total | $ | 1,196 | |
Definite and Indefinite Lived Other Intangible Assets
Other intangible assets as of December 31, 2025, consist of the following:
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| Customer relationships and contracts (a) | $ | 760 | | | $ | (411) | | | $ | 349 | | | 10 to 20 |
| Computer software | 747 | | | (458) | | | 289 | | | 2 to 10 |
| Value of distribution asset (VODA) | 140 | | | (78) | | | 62 | | | 15 |
| Trademarks, tradenames, and other | 289 | | | (72) | | | 217 | | | Varies |
| Total | | | | | $ | 917 | | | |
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| Customer relationships and contracts | $ | 795 | | | $ | (360) | | | $ | 435 | | | 10 to 20 |
| Computer software | 723 | | | (446) | | | 277 | | | 2 to 10 |
| Value of distribution Asset (VODA) | 140 | | | (66) | | | 74 | | | 15 |
| Trademarks, tradenames, and other | 234 | | | (54) | | | 180 | | | Varies |
| Total | | | | | $ | 966 | | | |
Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets, which consist primarily of VODA, customer relationships, computer software and definite lived trademarks, tradenames and other, was $203 million, $187 million, and $152 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. For the amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2025, the estimated amortization expense in future fiscal periods is $174 million in 2026, $141 million in 2027, $109 million in 2028, $91 million in 2029, and $64 million in 2030.
Within definite lived trademarks, tradenames, and other is an amount established to offset MRBs with no explicit rider charges, which had a balance of $145 million and $94 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Amortization of $9 million, $5 million, and $1 million was recorded in Depreciation and amortization on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Note M — Goodwill
A summary of the changes in Goodwill consists of the following:
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| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $ | 2,788 | | | $ | 1,749 | | | $ | 293 | | | $ | 4,830 | |
| Goodwill associated with acquisitions | 11 | | | 430 | | | — | | | 441 | |
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| Goodwill associated with acquisitions | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | 1 | |
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| Balance, December 31, 2025 | $ | 2,799 | | | $ | 2,180 | | | $ | 293 | | | $ | 5,272 | |
Note N — F&G Reinsurance
The Company reinsures portions of its policy risks with other insurance companies. The use of indemnity reinsurance does not discharge an insurer from liability on the insurance ceded. The insurer is required to pay in full the amount of its insurance liability regardless of whether it is entitled to or able to receive payment from the reinsurer. The portion of risks exceeding the Company's retention limit is reinsured. The Company primarily seeks reinsurance coverage in order to manage loss exposures, to enhance our capital position, to diversify risks and earnings, and to manage new business volume. The Company follows reinsurance accounting when the treaty adequately transfers insurance risk and any acquisition cost reimbursements reduce policy acquisition costs deferred and maintenance expense reimbursements reduce direct expenses incurred. Otherwise, the Company follows deposit accounting if there is inadequate transfer of insurance risk or if the underlying policy for which risk is being transferred is an investment contract that does not contain insurance risk. Refer to Note A Business and Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies for more information over our accounting policy for reinsurance agreements. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 we had an immaterial amount of cost of reinsurance recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The effects of reinsurance on net premiums earned, net product fees and net benefits incurred (benefits paid and reserve changes) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 respectively, were as follows:
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| Net Premiums Earned | | Net Product Fees | | Net Benefits Incurred | | Net Premiums Earned | | Net Product Fees | | Net Benefits Incurred | | Net Premiums Earned | | Net Product Fees | | Net Benefits Incurred | | | | | | | | |
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| Direct | $ | 2,223 | | | $ | 717 | | | $ | 4,197 | | | $ | 2,346 | | | $ | 655 | | | $ | 3,987 | | | $ | 2,112 | | | $ | 455 | | | $ | 3,728 | | | | | | | | | |
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| Ceded | (85) | | | (60) | | | (234) | | | (94) | | | (47) | | | (196) | | | (105) | | | (49) | | | (175) | | | | | | | | | |
| Net | $ | 2,138 | | | $ | 657 | | | $ | 3,963 | | | $ | 2,252 | | | $ | 608 | | | $ | 3,791 | | | $ | 2,007 | | | $ | 406 | | | $ | 3,553 | | | | | | | | | |
Amounts payable or recoverable for reinsurance on paid and unpaid claims are not subject to periodic or maximum limits. No policies issued by the Company have been reinsured with any foreign Company, which is controlled, either directly or indirectly, by a party not primarily engaged in the business of insurance. The Company has not entered into any reinsurance agreements in which the reinsurer may unilaterally cancel any reinsurance for reasons other than non-payment of premiums or other similar credit issues.
Reinsurance Transactions
The following summarizes significant changes to third-party reinsurance agreements for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
Aspida Re Cayman: Effective November 1, 2025, FGL Insurance entered into a reinsurance agreement with Aspida Re Cayman Ltd. (“Aspida Re Cayman”), an unaffiliated reinsurer, to cede certain flow MYGA business, on a funds withheld coinsurance basis, net of applicable existing reinsurance.
New Re Reinsurance Transaction: Effective October 1, 2025, FGL Insurance recaptured and terminated the indemnity reinsurance agreement with New Reinsurance Company Ltd., an unaffiliated reinsurer and wholly owned subsidiary of Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München (d/b/a “Munich Re”). FGL Insurance recaptured 100% of the liabilities and obligations ceded and entered into a new indemnity reinsurance agreement with Munich Re to cede certain inforce and future flow FIA policies on a coinsurance basis. The coinsurance basis is applicable to the base contract benefits, waiver of surrender charges, and minimum guaranteed surrender value benefits and for certain FIA policies, return of premium rider and minimum interest credit rider benefits.
New Reinsurance Vehicle: Effective August 1, 2025, F&G executed this forward flow reinsurance agreement with Fort Greene Reinsurance SPC Limited Segregated Portfolio No. 1, (“Fort Greene”) to cede certain FIA policies on a coinsurance funds withheld quota share basis and certain funding agreements on a modified coinsurance basis. F&G does not hold any ownership stake in the unaffiliated Fort Greene entity.
Everlake: Effective January 1, 2025, F&G amended the existing flow reinsurance agreement with Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Everlake”) to cede future additional MYGA business for agreed upon periods to Everlake pursuant to an offer and acceptance process, rather than on a flow basis. The amendment included a cession of an inforce block of certain MYGA policies on a coinsurance quota share basis.
IUL YRT Reinsurance: Effective January 1, 2025, F&G entered into separate flow reinsurance agreements with several unaffiliated reinsurers to reinsure mortality risk on certain new IUL policies and effective July 1, 2025, F&G entered into additional separate reinsurance agreements with several unaffiliated reinsurers to reinsure mortality risk on certain inforce IUL policies. In accordance with the terms of these agreements, F&G cedes the net amount at risk on the IUL policies, which is the difference between the stated death benefit and the contractholder funds balance, on a yearly renewable term basis.
Somerset: Effective July 1, 2024, F&G amended the existing flow reinsurance agreement with Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. (“Somerset”), a third-party reinsurer, to additionally cede the base contract benefits and GMWB riders attached under certain FIA policies on a coinsurance funds withheld quota share basis.
Kubera: F&G has a reinsurance agreement with Kubera Insurance (SAC) Ltd. (“Kubera”), an unaffiliated reinsurer, to cede certain FIA statutory reserves on a coinsurance funds withheld quota share basis, net of applicable existing reinsurance. This agreement has been amended several times to include additional FIA policies, with the latest amendment effective December 1, 2025.
The following summarizes our reinsurance recoverable as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:
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| Aspida (b) | | $ | 8,589 | | | $ | 7,844 | | | Coinsurance Funds Withheld | | Certain MYGA | | Deposit |
| Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. (c) | | 5,071 | | | 2,822 | | | Coinsurance Funds Withheld | | Certain MYGA and deferred annuities | | Deposit |
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| Everlake | | 1,868 | | | 1,168 | | | Coinsurance | | Certain MYGA (d) | | Deposit |
| Wilton Reassurance Company | | 1,032 | | | 1,066 | | | Coinsurance | | Block of traditional, IUL, and UL (e) | | Reinsurance |
| Fort Greene | | 502 | | | — | | | Coinsurance Funds Withheld | | Certain FIA | | Deposit |
| Other (f) | | 501 | | | 489 | | | | | | | |
| Reinsurance recoverable, gross of allowance | | 17,563 | | | 13,389 | | | | | | | |
| Allowance for expected credit loss | | (18) | | | (20) | | | | | | | |
| Reinsurance recoverable, net of allowance for expected credit losses | | $ | 17,545 | | | $ | 13,369 | | | | | | | |
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(a)Reinsurance recoverables do not include unearned ceded premiums that would be recovered in the event of early termination of certain traditional life policies.
(b)Includes Aspida Life Re Ltd. and Aspida Re Cayman Ltd.
(c)The balance represents the total reinsurance recoverable for all reinsurance agreements with Somerset.
(d)Reinsurance recoverable is collateralized by assets placed in a statutory comfort trust by the reinsurer and maintained for our sole benefit.
(e)Also includes certain FGL Insurance life insurance policies that are subject to redundant reserves, reported on a statutory basis, under Regulation XXX and Guideline AXXX.
(f)Represents all other reinsurers, with no single reinsurer having a carrying value in excess of 5% of total reinsurance recoverable.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had a deposit asset of $13,279 million and $11,039 million, respectively, which is reported in the Reinsurance recoverable, net of allowance for credit losses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company incurred risk charge fees of $42 million, $42 million, and $39 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, in relation to reinsurance agreements.
Credit Losses
The Company estimates expected credit losses on reinsurance recoverables using a probability of default/loss given default model. Significant inputs to the model include the reinsurer's credit risk, expected timing of recovery, industry-wide historical default experience, senior unsecured bond recovery rates, and credit enhancement features.
The expected credit loss reserves were as follows:
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| Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | |
| (In millions) | | | | |
| Balance at Beginning of Period | $ | (20) | | | $ | (21) | | | | | |
| Changes in the expected credit loss reserve | 2 | | | 1 | | | | | |
| Balance at End of Period | $ | (18) | | | $ | (20) | | | | | |
Concentration of Reinsurance Risk
As indicated above, the Company has a significant concentration of reinsurance risk with third party reinsurers, Aspida, Somerset Reinsurance Ltd (“Somerset Re”), Everlake, Wilton Reassurance (“Wilton Re”), and Fort Greene that could have a material impact on our financial position in the event that any of these reinsurers fails to perform its obligations under the various reinsurance treaties. We monitor the financial condition and financial strength of individual reinsurers using public ratings (refer to table below) and ratings reports of individual reinsurers to attempt to reduce the risk of default by such reinsurers. In addition, the risk of non-performance is further mitigated with various forms of collateral or collateral arrangements, including secured trusts, funds withheld accounts and irrevocable letters of credit. We believe that all amounts
due from Aspida, Somerset Re, Everlake, Wilton Re, and Fort Greene for periodic treaty settlements, net of any applicable credit loss reserves, are collectible as of December 31, 2025:
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| Parent Company/Principal Reinsurers | | Financial Strength Rating |
| | AM Best | | S&P | | Fitch | | Moody's |
| Aspida | | A- | | — | | — | | — |
| Somerset Re | | A | | BBB+ | | — | | — |
| Everlake | | A | | — | | — | | — |
| Wilton Re | | A+ | | — | | A- | | — |
| Fort Greene | | — | | — | | — | | — |
“—” indicates not rated
Intercompany Reinsurance Agreements
The Company executes various intercompany reinsurance agreements between its insurance subsidiaries, including off shore entities, for purposes of managing regulatory statutory capital and risk. Since these agreements are intercompany, the financial impacts are eliminated in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements included within this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Some of these intercompany transactions are executed with wholly owned reinsurance subsidiaries, Corbeau Re, Inc. (“Corbeau Re”), Raven Reinsurance Company (“Raven Re”), and F&G Cayman Re (“Cayman Re”), to finance the portion of statutory reserves considered to be non-economic. The financing arrangements involve Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company reinsuring certain annuity products and their related rider benefits to the captives and the captives executing third-party financing facilities that are classified as capital for statutory purposes.
The transactions with Raven Re and Cayman Re included the execution of letter of credits with Nomura Bank International plc (“NBI”) and Deutsche Bank AG, respectively, that are undrawn and have maximum borrowing capacities of $150 million and $610 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2025. The transaction with Corbeau Re included the execution of an excess of loss agreement (“XOL”) with Canada Life Barbados Branch that matures on December 31, 2043, and provides for coverage on losses up to $2,400 million as of December 31, 2025. With Corbeau Re, non-economic reserves were financed through the maturity date of the XOL and statutory reserves are recorded for all risks expected to be incurred after the maturity date of the XOL.
Note O — Regulation and Equity
Regulation
Title
Our insurance subsidiaries, including title insurers, underwritten title companies and insurance agencies, are subject to extensive regulation under applicable state laws. Each of the insurance underwriters is subject to a holding company act in its state of domicile that regulates, among other matters, the ability to pay dividends and enter into transactions with affiliates. The laws of most states in which we transact business establish supervisory agencies with broad administrative powers relating to issuing and revoking licenses to transact business, regulating trade practices, licensing agents, approving policy forms, accounting practices, financial practices, establishing reserve and capital and surplus as regards policyholders (“capital and surplus”) requirements, defining suitable investments for reserves and capital and surplus and approving rate schedules. The process of state regulation of changes in rates ranges from states that set rates, to states where individual companies or associations of companies prepare rate filings that are submitted for approval, to a few states in which rate changes do not need to be filed for approval.
Since we are regulated by both state and federal governments and the applicable insurance laws and regulations are constantly subject to change, it is not possible to predict the potential effects on our insurance operations, particularly the Title segment, of any laws or regulations that may become more restrictive in the future or if new restrictive laws will be enacted.
Statutory-basis financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the various state insurance regulatory authorities. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Accounting Practices and Procedures manual (“NAIC SAP”) has been adopted as a component of prescribed or permitted practices by each of the states that regulate us. Each of our states of domicile for our title insurance underwriter subsidiaries have adopted a material prescribed accounting practice that differs from that found in NAIC SAP. Specifically, in both years, the timing of amounts released from the statutory unearned premium reserve under NAIC SAP differs from the states' required practice. Statutory surplus at December 31, 2025 and 2024 was lower by approximately $32 million and $33 million than if we had reported such amounts in accordance with NAIC SAP.
Pursuant to statutory accounting requirements of the various states in which our insurers are domiciled, these insurers must defer a portion of premiums earned as an unearned premium reserve for the protection of policyholders and must maintain qualified assets in an amount equal to the statutory requirements. The level of unearned premium reserve required to be maintained at any time is determined by statutory formula based upon either the age, number of policies and dollar amount of policy liabilities underwritten, or the age and dollar amount of statutory premiums written. As of December 31, 2025, the combined statutory unearned premium reserve required and reported for our title insurers was $1,619 million. In addition to statutory unearned premium reserves, each of our insurers maintains reserves for known claims and surplus funds for policyholder protection and business operations.
Each of our insurance subsidiaries is regulated by the insurance regulatory authority in its respective state of domicile, as well as that of each state in which it is licensed. The insurance commissioners of their respective states of domicile are the primary regulators of our title insurance subsidiaries. Each of the insurers is subject to periodic regulatory financial examination by regulatory authorities.
Our insurance subsidiaries are subject to regulations that restrict their ability to pay dividends or make other distributions of cash or property to their immediate parent company without prior approval from the Department of Insurance of their respective states of domicile. As of December 31, 2025, $1,141 million of our net assets are restricted from dividend payments without prior approval from the Departments of Insurance. During 2026, our title insurers can pay or make distributions to us of approximately $437 million, without prior approval.
The combined statutory capital and surplus of our title insurers was approximately $1,273 million and $1,223 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The combined statutory net earnings of our title insurance subsidiaries were $488 million, $587 million, and $503 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
As a condition to continued authority to underwrite policies in the states in which our insurers conduct their business, the insurers are required to pay certain fees and file information regarding their officers, directors and financial condition. In addition, our escrow and trust business is subject to regulation by various state banking authorities.
Pursuant to statutory requirements of the various states in which our insurers are domiciled, such insurers must maintain certain levels of minimum capital and surplus. Required levels of minimum capital and surplus are not significant to the insurers individually or in the aggregate. Each of our insurers has complied with the minimum statutory requirements as of December 31, 2025.
Our underwritten title companies, primarily those domiciled in California, are also subject to certain regulation by insurance regulatory or banking authorities relating to their net worth and working capital. Minimum net worth and working capital requirements for each underwritten title company is less than $1 million. These companies were in compliance with their respective minimum net worth and working capital requirements at December 31, 2025.
There are no restrictions on our retained earnings regarding our ability to pay dividends to shareholders although there are limits on the ability of certain subsidiaries to pay dividends to us, as described above.
F&G
Through our majority owned F&G subsidiary, our insurance subsidiaries, FGL Insurance, FGL NY Insurance, Raven Re and Corbeau Re file financial statements with state insurance regulatory authorities and, except for Raven Re, with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) that are prepared in accordance with Statutory Accounting Principles (“SAP”) prescribed or permitted by such authorities. Prescribed SAP includes the Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual of the NAIC as well as state laws, regulations and administrative rules. Permitted SAP encompasses all accounting practices not prescribed but approved by state regulators. The principal differences between SAP financial statements and financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP are that SAP financial statements do not reflect VOBA, DAC, and DSI, some bond portfolios may be carried at amortized cost, assets and liabilities are presented net of reinsurance, contractholder liabilities are generally valued using more conservative assumptions and certain assets are non-admitted. Accordingly, SAP operating results and SAP capital and surplus may differ substantially from amounts reported in the GAAP basis financial statements for comparable items.
F&G's non-U.S. insurance subsidiaries, F&G Life Re (Bermuda) and F&G Cayman Re (Cayman Islands), file financial statements with their respective regulators.
In our F&G segment, our principal insurance subsidiaries' statutory financial statements are based on a December 31 year end. Statutory net income and statutory capital and surplus of our wholly owned U.S. regulated insurance subsidiaries were as follows:
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| Subsidiary (state of domicile) (a) |
| FGL Insurance (IA) | | FGL NY Insurance (NY) | | Raven Re (VT) | | Corbeau Re (VT) |
| Statutory Net (loss) income: | (In millions) |
Year ended December 31, 2025 | $ | (257) | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | (201) | |
Year ended December 31, 2024 | 150 | | | 8 | | | 54 | | | (458) | |
Year ended December 31, 2023 | (462) | | | 5 | | | 60 | | | (644) | |
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| Statutory Capital and Surplus: | | | | | | | |
December 31, 2025 | $ | 1,735 | | | $ | 122 | | | $ | 182 | | | $ | 236 | |
December 31, 2024 | 1,654 | | | 97 | | | 168 | | | 178 | |
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(a) FGL NY Insurance, Raven Re and Corbeau Re are subsidiaries of FGL Insurance, and the columns should not be added together. Corbeau Re was incorporated on September 1, 2023.
Regulation - U.S. Companies
FGL Insurance, FGL NY Insurance, Raven Re and Corbeau Re’s respective statutory capital and surplus satisfy the applicable minimum regulatory requirements.
To enhance the regulation of insurers’ solvency, the NAIC adopted a model law to implement risk-based capital ("RBC") requirements for life, health and property and casualty insurance companies. All states have adopted the NAIC’s model law or a substantially similar law. RBC is used to evaluate the adequacy of capital and surplus maintained by an insurance company in relation to risks associated with: (i) asset risk, (ii) insurance risk, (iii) interest rate risk, and (iv) business risk. As of the most recent annual statutory financial statements filed with insurance regulators, the RBC ratios for each of our U.S Insurance Companies exceeded the minimum RBC requirements.
Dividends
The insurance laws of Iowa and New York regulate the amount of dividends that may be paid in any year by FGL Insurance and FGL NY Insurance, respectively.
FGL Insurance dividends are paid as declared by its Board of Directors. Pursuant to Iowa insurance law, any proposed payment of a dividend is classified as an "extraordinary dividend" if it, together with the aggregate fair market value of other dividends or distributions made during the preceding twelve months, exceeds the greater of (i) 10% of capital and surplus as of the preceding December 31 or (ii) net gain from operations before realized capital gains or losses for the twelve month period ending December 31 of the preceding year. No extraordinary dividends may be paid without prior approval of the IID. In addition, no ordinary dividends may be paid except from the earned profits arising from FGL Insurance's business, which does not include contributed capital or contributed surplus.
FGL Insurance did not pay dividends to its parent, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Holdings, Inc. ("FGLH"), for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023. Pursuant to the limitations described above, it is estimated that FGL Insurance's maximum ordinary dividend capacity for 2026 is $0.
Each year, FGL NY Insurance may pay a certain limited amount of ordinary dividends or other distributions without being required to obtain the prior consent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”). However, to pay any dividends or distributions in a calendar year immediately following a calendar year in which the FGL NY's net gain from operations, not including realized capital gains, was negative, approval from the NY Superintendent is required.
FGL NY Insurance has historically not paid dividends. Based on the limitations described above, it's estimated that the maximum amount of ordinary dividends FGL NY Insurance will be permitted to distribute during 2026 is approximately $27 million.
Raven Re and Corbeau Re dividends are paid as declared by their Board of Directors. Under the laws of the State of Vermont, no captive insurance company may pay a dividend out of, or other distribution with respect to, capital or surplus, without the prior approval of the Commissioner.
Prescribed and permitted practices
FGL Insurance - FGL Insurance applies Iowa-prescribed accounting practices prescribed by Iowa Administrative Code (" IAC ") Chapter 97, “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments Used to Hedge the Growth in Interest Credited for Indexed Insurance Products and Accounting for the Indexed Insurance Products Reserve”, for its indexed annuities and IUL products. Under these alternative accounting practices, the equity option derivative instruments that hedge the growth in interest credited on index products are accounted for at amortized cost with the corresponding amortization recorded as a decrease to net investment income and indexed annuity reserves are calculated based on Standard Valuation Law and Actuarial Guideline XXXV assuming the market value of the equity options associated with the current index term is zero regardless of the observable market value for such options.
In addition, based on a permitted practice received from the IID, FGL Insurance carries one of its limited partnership interests which qualifies for accounting under SSAP No. 48, “Investments in Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies”, on a net asset value per share basis. This is a departure from SSAP No. 48 which requires such investments to be carried based on the investees underlying GAAP equity (prior to any impairment considerations). This limited partnership investment was redeemed as of December 31, 2025. In addition, the financial statements of Raven Re and Corbeau Re include certain permitted practices approved by the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation. Without such permitted statutory accounting practices, Raven Re’s risk-based capital would have been above the minimum regulatory requirements at December 31, 2025, but would have fallen below the minimum regulatory requirements at December 31, 2024. Without such permitted statutory accounting practices, Corbeau Re’s risk-based capital would have fallen below the minimum regulatory requirements as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The prescribed and permitted practices resulted in increases to statutory capital and surplus of $249 million and $454 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
FGL Insurance’s statutory carrying value of Raven Re reflects the effect of permitted practices Raven Re received to treat the available amount of a letter of credit as an admitted asset, which increased Raven Re’s statutory capital and surplus by $150 million and $175 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. In addition, FGL Insurance’s statutory carrying value of Corbeau Re reflects the effect of permitted practices Corbeau Re received to treat the excess of loss as an admitted asset, which increased Corbeau Re’s statutory capital and surplus by $1,489 million and $1,230 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Refer to Note N F&G Reinsurance for a discussion of the XOL and letter of credit.
Raven Re - Raven Re is also permitted to follow Iowa prescribed statutory accounting practice for its reserves on reinsurance assumed from FGL Insurance and also has approval to include as an admitted asset the value of a letter of credit serving as collateral for reinsurance credit taken by FGL Insurance. Without such permitted statutory accounting practices, Raven Re’s statutory capital and surplus (deficit) would be $29 million and $(13) million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, thus its risk-based capital would fall below the minimum regulatory requirements in the prior year. The letter of credit facility is collateralized by NAIC 1 rated debt securities. If the permitted practice was revoked, the letter of credit could be replaced by the collateral assets with Nomura’s consent (refer to discussion of letter of credit in Note N F&G Reinsurance). FGL Insurance’s statutory carrying value of Raven Re was $182 million and $168 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Corbeau Re - Corbeau Re has four permitted practices pursuant to Vermont Statute, Title 8, Chapter 141 – (8 V.S.A. § 6048k(a)(2), whereby the Vermont Department authorizes the Company to (i) account for the amount equal to the excess of loss amount (“XOL Asset”) as an asset on its statutory financial statements; (ii) that the reserves assumed by Corbeau Re are equal to the reserves ceded by FGL Insurance, which includes application of IAC Insurance 191, Chapter 97, “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments Used to Hedge the Growth in Interest Credited for Indexed Insurance Products and Accounting for the Indexed Insurance Products Reserve“ and to (a) calculate the reserves with respect to the Retirement Pro Contracts in accordance with the following reserving methodology: the reserves are calculated as the present value of reinsured benefits when account value equals zero less the present value of reinsurance premiums from the winning integrated stream, floored at zero and capped as necessary to keep the net statutory reserve at the net cash surrender value; and (b) for benefits associated with all other contracts (“the GMWB Riders”), the reserves are calculated as the statutory reserves for the entire contract (i.e., the base contracts plus the GMWB Riders) minus the statutory reserves for the base contracts only (“Reserve Calculation Permitted Practice”); (iii) calculate its company action level risk-based capital as defined in Section 8301(13)(A) and, calculated using the risk-based capital factors and formulas prescribed by the NAIC, applying a factor of 0.62% to the XOL Asset Value; and (iv) annually perform a total company solvency analysis in lieu of cash flow testing and actuarial opinion and memorandum under Section 2010-2 of the Vermont Administrative Code. Without such permitted statutory accounting practices, the Company’s statutory capital deficit would be $1,253 million and $1,052 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and its risk-based capital would fall below the minimum regulatory requirements. FGL Insurance’s statutory carrying value of Corbeau Re was $236 million and $178 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
FGL NY Insurance - As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, FGL NY Insurance did not follow any prescribed or permitted statutory accounting practices that differ from the NAIC's statutory accounting practices.
Non-U.S. Companies
F&G's non-U.S. insurance subsidiaries, F&G Cayman Re and F&G Life Re, file financial statements with their respective regulators. For the annual period ended December 31, 2023, F&G Cayman Re began to file financial statements that are prepared in accordance with SAP prescribed or permitted by such authorities, which may vary materially from GAAP. Accordingly, SAP operating results and SAP capital and surplus may differ substantially from amounts reported in the GAAP basis financial statements for comparable items.
F&G Cayman Re has two permitted practices which have been approved by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”). F&G Cayman Re has a permitted practice approved by CIMA to include, as an admitted asset, the value of the letters of credit (“LOCs”) acquired to support reinsurance transactions. Also, F&G Cayman Re has a permitted practice, approved by CIMA, for PRT reinsurance transactions to use U.S. statutory book value adjusted for best estimate reserve calculations (consistent with GAAP prior to Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018-12, Financial Services-Insurance (Topic 944), Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts). These reserve calculations will be subject to annual assumption reviews consistent with other GAAP liability balances. If F&G Cayman Re had not been permitted to calculate PRT assumed reserves using best estimate reserve calculations or include the value of the LOCs as an admitted asset, statutory surplus (deficit) would be $20 million and $(64) million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Without such permitted statutory accounting practices, F&G Cayman Re’s risk-based capital would fall below the minimum regulatory requirements as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
F&G Life Re files financial statements based on GAAP.
Net income and capital and surplus of our wholly owned Cayman Islands and Bermuda regulated insurance subsidiaries under SAP and GAAP, respectively, were as follows:
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| Subsidiary (country of domicile) |
| F&G Cayman Re (Cayman Islands) | | F&G Life Re (Bermuda) |
| Statutory Net (loss) income: | (In millions) |
Year ended December 31, 2025 | $ | (30) | | | $ | 160 | |
Year ended December 31, 2024 | (11) | | | 139 | |
Year ended December 31, 2023 | 133 | | | 151 | |
| Statutory Capital and Surplus (Deficit): | | | |
December 31, 2025 | $ | 1,134 | | | $ | 84 | |
December 31, 2024 | 734 | | | 123 | |
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Regulation - Bermuda
F&G Life Re is a Bermuda exempted company incorporated under the Companies Act 1981, as amended (the “Bermuda Companies Act”) and registered as a Class E insurer under the Insurance Act 1978, as amended, and its related regulations (the “Bermuda Insurance Act”). F&G Life Re is regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”).
In addition to the requirements under the Bermuda Companies Act (as discussed below), the Bermuda Insurance Act limits the maximum amount of annual dividends and distributions that may be paid or distributed by F&G Life Re without prior regulatory approval. F&G Life Re is prohibited from declaring or paying a dividend if it fails to meet its minimum solvency margin, or ECR, or if the declaration or payment of such dividend would cause such breach. If F&G Life Re were to fail to meet its minimum solvency margin on the last day of any financial year, it would be prohibited from declaring or paying any dividends during the next financial year without the approval of the BMA. In addition, as a Class E insurer, F&G Life Re must not declare or pay a dividend to any person other than a policyholder unless the value of the assets of such insurer, as certified by the insurer’s approved actuary, exceeds its liabilities (as so certified) by the greater of its margin of solvency or ECR. In the event a dividend complies with the above, F&G Life Re must ensure the amount of any such dividend does not exceed that excess.
Furthermore, as a Class E insurer, F&G Life Re must not declare or pay a dividend in any financial year which would exceed 25% of its total statutory capital and surplus, as set out in its previous year’s Bermuda statutory financial statements, unless at least seven days before payment of such dividend F&G Life Re files with the BMA an affidavit signed by at least two directors of F&G Life Re and its principal representative under the Bermuda Insurance Act stating that, in the opinion of those signing, declaration of such dividend has not caused the insurer to fail to meet its relevant margins. The Bermuda Companies Act also limits F&G Life Re’s ability to pay dividends and make distributions to its shareholders. F&G Life Re is not permitted
to declare or pay a dividend, or make a distribution out of its contributed surplus, if it is, or would after the payment be, unable to pay its liabilities as they become due or if the realizable value of its assets would be less than its liabilities.
F&G Life Re’s ability to pay dividends in 2026 is subject to the limitations described above.
Regulation - Cayman Islands
F&G Cayman Re is a Cayman Islands exempted company incorporated under the Companies Act, as amended (2023 Revision) and licensed as a Class D insurer in the Cayman Islands under the Insurance Act, 2010 as amended and its related regulation (the “Cayman Islands Insurance Act”). F&G Cayman Re is regulated by CIMA.
F&G Cayman Re dividends are paid as declared by its Board of Directors. The dividends will be in accordance with CIMA regulatory requirements and contractual obligations and any dividends require approval by CIMA. F&G Cayman Re can only request approval for dividends if (i) the ending capital, including considerations for future business plans, will maintain a surplus over the CIMA approved and permitted target modified RBC, and (ii) contractual language pursuant to the PRT reinsurance agreement requiring a US RBC above specified target is met. As of the most recent annual financial statement filed with CIMA, the RBC ratios for F&G Cayman Re exceeded these minimum requirements. Pursuant to the limitations described above, no dividends may be paid in 2026 by F&G Cayman Re without prior regulatory approval.
The prescribed and permitted statutory accounting practices have no impact on our audited Consolidated Financial Statements, which are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Equity
On August 3, 2021, our Board of Directors approved the 2021 Repurchase Program under which we may purchase up to 25 million shares of our FNF common stock through July 31, 2024 (the "2021 Repurchase Program"). On July 31, 2024, our Board of Directors approved a new three-year stock repurchase program effective July 31, 2024 (the "2024 Repurchase Program") under which we are authorized to purchase up to 25 million shares of our FNF common stock through July 31, 2027. We may make repurchases from time to time in the open market, in block purchases or in privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions and other factors. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we did not repurchase any FNF common stock under the 2021 Repurchase Program or the 2024 Repurchase Program. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased a total of 4,426,224 FNF common shares for approximately $252 million, at an average price of $56.80 per shares under the 2024 Repurchase Program. Subsequent to December 31, 2025 and through market close on February 19, 2026, we repurchased a total of 60,000 shares, for approximately $3 million, or an average of $55.66 under the 2024 Repurchase Program.
Note P - Leases
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities related to operating leases under ASC Topic 842 are recorded when we are party to a contract, which conveys the right for us to control an asset for a specified period of time. Substantially all of our operating lease arrangements relate to rented office space and real estate for our title operations. We generally are not a party to any material contracts considered finance leases. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities under ASC Topic 842 are recorded as Lease assets and Lease liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2025.
Our operating leases range in term from one to ten years. As of December 31, 2025, the weighted-average remaining lease term of our operating leases was 4.2 years.
Our lease agreements do not contain material variable lease payments, buyout options, residual value guarantees, or restrictive covenants.
Most of our leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term by varying amounts. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. We do not include options to renew in our measurement of lease assets and lease liabilities as they are not considered reasonably assured of exercise.
Our operating lease liability is determined by discounting future lease payments using a discount rate based on our incremental borrowing rate for similar collateralized borrowing. The discount rate is calculated as an average of the current yield on our unsecured notes payable and 140 basis points in excess of the current five year SOFR swap rate. As of December 31, 2025, the weighted-average discount rate used to determine our operating lease liability was 5.0%.
We do not separate lease components from non-lease components for any of our right-of-use assets.
Our lease costs are included in Other operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and was $130 million, $134 million, and $137 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. We do not have any material short term lease costs, variable lease costs, or sublease income.
Future payments under operating lease arrangements accounted for under ASC Topic 842 as of December 31, 2025, are as follows (in millions):
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| 2026 | $ | 130 | |
| 2027 | 101 | |
| 2028 | 76 | |
| 2029 | 52 | |
| 2030 | 29 | |
| Thereafter | 20 | |
| Total operating lease payments, undiscounted | $ | 408 | |
| Less: present value discount | 40 | |
| Lease liability, at present value | $ | 368 | |
See Note J Supplementary Cash Flow Information for certain information on noncash investing and financing activities related to our operating lease arrangements.
Note Q - Property and Equipment
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| Property and equipment consist of the following: | | | |
| | December 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 |
| | (In millions) |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | $ | 164 | | | $ | 161 | |
| Data processing equipment | 164 | | | 155 | |
| Leasehold improvements | 131 | | | 126 | |
| Buildings | 103 | | | 93 | |
| Land | 17 | | | 14 | |
| Other | 8 | | | 8 | |
| Total property and equipment, gross | 587 | | | 557 | |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (398) | | | (384) | |
| Total property and equipment, net | $ | 189 | | | $ | 173 | |
Depreciation expense on property and equipment was $53 million, $53 million, and $55 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Note R - Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities consist of the following:
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| | December 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 |
| | (In millions) |
| Salaries and incentives | $ | 469 | | | $ | 433 | |
| Accrued benefits | 491 | | | 454 | |
| URL | 551 | | | 401 | |
| Deferred revenue | 95 | | | 92 | |
| Contingent consideration - acquisitions | 95 | | | 110 | |
| Trade accounts payable | 246 | | | 191 | |
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| Accrued recording fees and transfer taxes | 8 | | | 7 | |
| Accrued premium taxes | 37 | | | 30 | |
| Liability for policy and contract claims | 100 | | | 102 | |
| Retained asset account | 48 | | | 60 | |
| Remittances and items not allocated | 267 | | | 224 | |
| Option collateral liabilities | 928 | | | 680 | |
| | | |
| Other accrued liabilities | 493 | | | 465 | |
| | $ | 3,828 | | | $ | 3,249 | |
The following tables roll forward URL for the universal life product for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
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| December 31, |
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| Balance at January 1, | $ | 401 | | | | | | | $ | 270 | |
| Capitalization | 178 | | | | | | | 151 | |
| Amortization | (28) | | | | | | | (20) | |
| Balance at December 31, | $ | 551 | | | | | | | $ | 401 | |
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For IUL the cash flow assumptions used to amortize URL reflect the Company’s best estimates for policyholder behavior. F&G reviews cash flow assumptions annually, generally in the third quarter. In 2024 and 2025, F&G undertook a review of all significant assumptions. For the year ended December 31, 2025, F&G updated the assumptions for surrenders, lapses, and mortality. For the year ended December 31, 2024, F&G updated assumptions including premium persistency and mortality improvement. All updates to these assumptions brought F&G more in line with our Company and overall industry experience since the prior assumption update.
Note S — Income Taxes
Income tax expense (benefit) on continuing operations consists of the following:
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| Current tax expense | |
| Federal | $ | 76 | |
| State | 23 | |
| Foreign | 16 | |
| Total current tax expense | $ | 115 | |
| Deferred tax expense | |
| Federal | 599 | |
| State | 39 | |
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| Total deferred tax expense | $ | 638 | |
| Total income tax expense on continuing operations | $ | 753 | |
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| Current | $ | 360 | | | $ | 241 | |
| Deferred | 7 | | | (49) | |
| | $ | 367 | | | $ | 192 | |
Total income tax expense was allocated as follows:
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| Net earnings from continuing operations | $ | 753 | |
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| Unrealized gain on investments and other financial instruments | 160 | |
| Unrealized gain on foreign currency translation | 4 | |
| Changes in current discount rate - future policy benefits | (62) | |
| Changes in instrument - specific credit risk - market risk benefits | (6) | |
| Tax effects of F&G Distribution | (16) | |
| Other comprehensive earnings attributable to non-controlling interest | (18) | |
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| Total income tax expense allocated to other comprehensive earnings | 62 | |
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| Total income taxes | $ | 815 | |
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| Net earnings from continuing operations | $ | 367 | | | $ | 192 | |
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| Unrealized (loss) gain on investments and other financial instruments | (35) | | | 275 | |
| Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign currency translation | (6) | | | 2 | |
| Changes in current discount rate - future policy benefits | 59 | | | (50) | |
| Changes in instrument - specific credit risk - market risk benefits | 1 | | | (9) | |
F&G 15% Distribution | (3) | | | (35) | |
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| Total income tax expense) allocated to other comprehensive earnings | 16 | | | 183 | |
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| Total income tax expense | $ | 383 | | | $ | 375 | |
A reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to our effective tax rate is as follows:
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| Federal statutory rate | 21.0 | % | | $ | 293 | |
| State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (1) | 1.9 | | | 26 | |
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| Tax credits | (0.6) | | | (8) | |
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| Changes in valuation allowances | (2.0) | | | (28) | |
| Outside basis difference in F&G (2) | 33.7 | | | 471 | |
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| Nontaxable or nondeductible items and other | (0.1) | | | (1) | |
| Effective tax rate | 53.9 | % | | $ | 753 | |
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(1) State taxes in California and Illinois made up the majority (greater than 50 percent) of the tax effect in this category.
(2) State taxes of $23 million are included in this category, of which Illinois and Florida made up the majority (greater than 50 percent).
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| Federal statutory rate | 21.0 | % | | 21.0 | % |
| State income taxes, net of federal benefit | 1.8 | | | 2.4 | |
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| Tax credits | (0.7) | | | (1.8) | |
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| Non-deductible expenses and other, net | (0.3) | | | 0.1 | |
| Effective tax rate | 21.1 | % | | 27.7 | % |
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| Federal | $ | 198 | |
| State & Foreign | 52 | |
| Total | $ | 250 | |
The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:
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| Employee benefit accruals | $ | 138 | | | $ | 129 | |
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| Net operating loss carryforwards | 119 | | | 115 | |
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| Investment securities | 504 | | | 775 | |
| Capital loss carryover | 2 | | | 19 | |
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| Life insurance and claim related adjustments | 539 | | | 451 | |
| Funds held under reinsurance agreements | 1,178 | | | 822 | |
| Market Risk Benefits | 99 | | | 56 | |
| Bermuda corporate income tax net operating loss carryforward | — | | | 10 | |
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| Other | 36 | | | 42 | |
| Total gross deferred tax asset | 2,821 | | | 2,623 | |
| Less: valuation allowance | 114 | | | 164 | |
| Total deferred tax asset | $ | 2,707 | | | $ | 2,459 | |
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| Title plant | $ | (54) | | | $ | (53) | |
| Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets | (97) | | | (71) | |
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| Depreciation | (21) | | | (24) | |
| Partnerships | (277) | | | (198) | |
| Value of business acquired | (251) | | | (283) | |
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| Funds held under reinsurance agreements | (1,261) | | | (945) | |
| Title Insurance reserve discounting | (17) | | | (16) | |
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| Net deferred tax (liability) asset | $ | (359) | | | $ | 315 | |
Our net deferred tax (liability) asset was $(359) million and $315 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The significant changes in the deferred taxes are as follows: the deferred tax asset for investment securities decreased by $271 million primarily due to unrealized gains recorded for investment securities, of which $29 million was related to unrealized gains in our Title segment and $242 million was related to unrealized gains in our F&G segment's life insurance business. The deferred tax liability related to deferred acquisition costs increased by $134 million, which is consistent with the growth in sales in our F&G segment. The reinsurance receivable deferred tax asset increased by $356 million and the reinsurance receivable deferred tax liability increased by $316 million, both due to the increase in modified coinsurance reinsurance in the F&G segment. The deferred tax asset relating to life insurance receivables increased by $88 million primarily due to GAAP reserves increasing more than tax reserves by F&G. The deferred tax liability relating to partnerships increased by $79 million, of which $30 million relates to partnerships in our Title segment and $49 million relates to partnerships in our F&G segment. In connection with the 2025 F&G distribution, we recorded a deferred tax liability of $404 million for our outside basis difference in F&G. This deferred tax liability represents the difference between the book basis and tax basis of the retained F&G shares as of December 31, 2025, as we can no longer recover our investment tax free. $471 million was recorded through continuing operations, with the remaining movement in the deferred tax liability recorded through other comprehensive income and equity, following the accounting guidance regarding intraperiod allocation under ASC 740 and ASC 810. As a
result of the 2025 F&G distribution, certain F&G subsidiaries who have historically filed a consolidated tax return with FNF will no longer be eligible to file a consolidated tax return after the 2025 tax year.
As of December 31, 2025, we have net operating losses ("NOLs") on a pretax basis of $548 million, of which $42 million relates to our Title segment and $506 million relates to our F&G segment's life insurance business, which are available to carryforward and offset future federal taxable income. The Title segment NOLs are U.S. federal NOLs arising from acquisitions made since 2012, including Buyers Protection Group, Inc., Digital Insurance Holdings, Inc. and THL Corporations (ServiceLink). Most of the NOLs are subject to an annual Internal Revenue Code Section 382 limitation. These losses will begin to expire in year 2034 and we fully anticipate utilizing the Title segment losses prior to expiration with the exception of $25 million of gross net operating losses that are offset by a $25 million valuation allowance in the Title segment. The F&G NOLs are indefinite life U.S. federal NOLs arising from the life insurance business.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had $176 million and $204 million of tax credits, respectively, some of which have expiration dates and will begin to expire between 2029 and 2044. The credits primarily consist of general business credits and corporate alternative minimum tax credits, including $124 million associated with our F&G segment's life insurance business. Our corporate alternative minimum tax credit has an indefinite life. We anticipate the remainder of the credits will be utilized prior to expiration with the exception of $31 million relating primarily to general business credits in our Title segment which have a corresponding $31 million valuation allowance recorded.
As of December 31, 2025, a valuation allowance of $71 million on the net deferred tax asset for capital losses was recorded, of which $34 million related to the Title segment and $37 million related to the F&G segment. The net change in the capital loss valuation allowance was a $48 million decrease for the year ended December 31, 2025. This decrease to the valuation allowance was primarily due to fluctuations in the bond and equity markets, and to capital gains and losses generated in 2025.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no unrecognized tax benefits.
F&G's life insurance subsidiaries, as well as certain F&G non-life subsidiaries file separate tax returns from the FNF consolidated group. Prepaid expenses and other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025, includes: $82 million of deferred tax assets as well as $84 million of tax receivables related to F&G subsidiaries who file separate tax returns. As of December 31, 2024, prepaid expenses and other assets included $20 million of deferred tax assets related to the FNF consolidated group as well as $6 million of tax receivables and $295 million of deferred tax assets related to F&G subsidiaries who file separate tax returns.
We continue to be a participant in the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Compliance Assurance Process that is a real-time audit. The 2025 U.S. federal income tax return remains open to examination by the IRS. We file income tax returns in various foreign and US state jurisdictions. Our state income tax returns for the 2021 through 2025 tax years remain subject to examination by state jurisdictions. The F&G life insurance group files a separate consolidated return with the IRS. The F&G federal income tax returns for 2020 through the current period remain open to examination by the IRS.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has developed guidance known as the Global Anti-Base Erosion Pillar Two minimum tax rules, or Pillar Two, which generally provide for a minimum effective tax rate of 15% and are intended to apply to tax years beginning in 2024. As of December 31, 2025, based on the countries in which we do business that have enacted legislation, the Company does not expect these rules to have a material impact on our income tax provision.
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA") was signed into law. The application of the OBBBA tax provisions did not result in material changes to the Company's total income tax expense or effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The Company considers its non-U.S. earnings to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. to the extent these earnings are not subject to the U.S. income tax under an anti-deferral tax regime. Given our intent to reinvest these earnings for an indefinite period of time, the Company has not accrued a deferred tax liability on these earnings. A determination of an unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these earnings is not practicable.
Note T - Employee Benefit Plans
Stock Purchase Plan
During the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, our eligible employees could voluntarily participate in our employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) sponsored by us. Pursuant to the ESPP, employees may contribute an amount between 3% and 15% of their base salary and certain commissions. We contribute varying amounts as specified in the ESPP.
We contributed $51 million, $34 million, and $30 million to the ESPP in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, in accordance with our matching contribution.
FNF 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
During the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, we have offered our employees the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) profit sharing plan (the “401(k) Plan”), a qualified voluntary contributory savings plan that is available to substantially all of our employees. Eligible employees may contribute up to 40% of their pre-tax annual compensation, up to the amount allowed pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. During the year ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, we made an employer match on the 401(k) Plan of $0.50 on each $1.00 contributed up to the first 6% of eligible earnings contributed to the 401(k) Plan by employees. The employer match was $50 million, $46 million, and $45 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and was credited based on the participant's individual investment elections in the FNF 401(k) Plan.
Omnibus Incentive Plan
In 2005, we established the FNT 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the “Omnibus Plan”) authorizing the issuance of up to 8 million shares of common stock, subject to the terms of the Omnibus Plan. On October 23, 2006; May 29, 2008; May 25, 2011; May 22, 2013; and June 15, 2016, the shareholders of FNF approved amendments to increase the number of shares for issuance under the Omnibus Plan by 16 million, 11 million, 6 million, 6 million, and 10 million shares, respectively. The primary purpose of the increases were to assure that we had adequate means to provide equity incentive compensation to our employees on a going-forward basis. The Omnibus Plan provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance shares, performance units, other cash and stock-based awards and dividend equivalents. As of December 31, 2025, there were 2,105,535 shares of restricted stock and no stock options outstanding under the Omnibus Plan. Awards granted are approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
F&G Omnibus Incentive Plan
On June 1, 2020, in connection with the acquisition of F&G, we assumed the shares that remained available for future awards under the FGL Holdings 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “F&G Omnibus Plan”) and converted such shares into 2,096,429 shares of FNF common stock that may be issued pursuant to future awards granted under the F&G Omnibus Plan and 2,411,585 shares of FNF common stock that may be issued pursuant to outstanding stock options under the F&G Omnibus Plan. Each unvested stock option assumed under the F&G Omnibus Plan was converted into an FNF stock option and vests solely on the passage of time without any ongoing performance-vesting conditions. The options vest over a 3 year period, based on the option's initial grant date, and have a contractual life of 7 years. As of December 31, 2025, there were no shares of restricted stock and no stock options outstanding under the F&G Omnibus Plan.
FNF stock option transactions under the F&G Omnibus Plan for 2025, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:
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| | Options | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Exercisable |
| Balance January 1, 2023 | 1,172,607 | | | $ | 35.15 | | | 1,172,607 | |
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| Exercised | (502,414) | | | 30.31 | | | |
| Canceled | (26,570) | | | 38.07 | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | 643,623 | | | $ | 38.8 | | | 643,623 | |
| Exercised | (543,623) | | | 38.74 | | | |
| Canceled | — | | | — | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | 100,000 | | | $ | 39.10 | | | 100,000 | |
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| Exercised | (100,000) | | | 39.10 | | | |
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| Balance, December 31, 2025 | — | | | $ | — | | | — | |
FNF restricted stock transactions under the Omnibus Plan in 2025, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:
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| Balance, December 31, 2022 | 1,841,544 | | | $ | 41.59 | |
| Granted | 966,093 | | | 44.44 | |
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| Canceled | (23,975) | | | 41.42 | |
| Vested | (908,267) | | | 40.26 | |
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | 1,875,395 | | | $ | 43.69 | |
| Granted | 1,604,119 | | | 60.23 | |
| Canceled | (16,603) | | | 45.92 | |
| Vested | (1,105,691) | | | 47.21 | |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | 2,357,220 | | | $ | 53.28 | |
| Granted | 862,320 | | | 57.50 | |
| Canceled | (12,617) | | | 47.55 | |
| Vested | (1,101,388) | | | 50.02 | |
| Balance, December 31, 2025 | 2,105,535 | | | $ | 56.75 | |
FNF restricted stock transactions under the F&G Omnibus Plan in 2025, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:
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| Balance, January 1, 2023 | 501,548 | | | $ | 42.31 | |
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| Canceled | (15,965) | | | 45.63 | |
| Vested | (304,104) | | | 42.87 | |
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | 181,479 | | | $ | 41.08 | |
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| Canceled | (13,082) | | | 48.28 | |
| Vested | (168,397) | | | 40.53 | |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | — | | | $ | — | |
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| Canceled | — | | | — | |
| Vested | — | | | — | |
| Balance, December 31, 2025 | — | | | $ | — | |
We account for stock-based compensation plans in accordance with GAAP on share-based payments, which requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payments be recognized in the consolidated financial statements based on the fair value of each award. Using the fair value method of accounting, compensation cost is measured based on the fair value of the award at the grant date and recognized over the service period. Fair value of restricted stock awards and units is based on the grant date value of the underlying stock derived from quoted market prices. In 2024, we issued a $50 million restricted stock grant to our chairman, of which one quarter of the grant vested immediately, with the remaining three quarters vesting in equal installments over a period of three years on each anniversary of the grant date. The total fair value of restricted stock awards granted in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $50 million, $97 million, and $43 million, respectively. The total fair value of restricted stock awards, which vested in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $63 million, $76 million, and $51 million, respectively. Option awards are measured at fair value on the grant date using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model. The intrinsic value of options exercised in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $3 million, $9 million, and $8 million, respectively. Net earnings attributable to FNF Shareholders reflects stock-based compensation expense amounts of $88 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, $82 million for the year ended
December 31, 2024 and $60 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are included in personnel costs in the reported financial results of each period.
At December 31, 2025, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option grants and restricted stock grants is $91 million, which is expected to be recognized in pre-tax income over a weighted average period of 1.69 years.
Pension Plan
In 2000, FNF merged with Chicago Title Corporation ("CTC"). In connection with the merger, we assumed CTC’s noncontributory defined contribution plan and noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (the “Pension Plan”). The Pension Plan covers certain CTC employees. The benefits are based on years of service and the employee’s average monthly compensation in the highest 60 consecutive calendar months during the 120 months ending at retirement or termination. Effective December 31, 2000, the Pension Plan was frozen and there will be no future credit given for years of service or changes in salary. The accumulated benefit obligation is the same as the projected benefit obligation due to the pension plan being frozen as of December 31, 2000. Pursuant to GAAP on employers’ accounting for defined benefit pension and other post-retirement plans, the measurement date is December 31.
On May 1, 2023, we elected to terminate the Pension Plan, subject to approval by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation and the receipt of a favorable determination letter from the IRS. Upon termination, the account balance of each participant in the Pension Plan shall become fully vested. Each remaining participant or beneficiary in the Pension Plan shall be given one of the following options with respect to termination of the Pension Plan: (i) a lump-sum distribution of the participant's account balance; or (ii) an annuity benefit equal to the participant’s account balance.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we distributed substantially all of the Pension Plan assets to the participants or beneficiaries of the Pension Plan. As of December 31, 2024, the project benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets were immaterial. The net pension liability and net periodic expense included in our financial position and results of operations relating to the Pension Plan is not considered material for any period presented.
Note U - Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk and Concentration of Risk
In the normal course of business, we and certain of our subsidiaries enter into off-balance sheet credit arrangements associated with certain aspects of the title insurance business and other activities.
We generate a significant amount of title insurance premiums in Texas, California, Florida, Pennsylvania and Illinois. Title insurance premiums as a percentage of the total title insurance premiums written from those five states are detailed as follows:
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| Texas | 14.1 | % | | 13.8 | % | | 14.3 | % |
| California | 12.2 | % | | 12.9 | % | | 13.0 | % |
| Florida | 9.4 | % | | 10.2 | % | | 10.7 | % |
| Illinois | 5.8 | % | | 5.8 | % | | 6.0 | % |
| Pennsylvania | 5.4 | % | | 5.2 | % | | 4.9 | % |
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents, short-term investments, and trade receivables.
We place cash equivalents and short-term investments with high credit quality financial institutions and, by policy, limit the amount of credit exposure with any one financial institution. Investments in commercial paper of industrial firms and financial institutions are rated investment grade by nationally recognized rating agencies.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited because a large number of geographically diverse customers make up our customer base, thus spreading the trade receivables credit risk. We control credit risk through monitoring procedures.
Note V - Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Adopted Pronouncements
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this update enhance the transparency of the income tax disclosures by expanding on the disclosures required annually. The amendments require entities to disclose in their rate reconciliation table additional categories of information about federal, state, and foreign income taxes, in addition to providing details about the reconciling items in some categories if above a quantitative threshold. Additionally, the amendments require annual disclosure of income taxes paid (net
of refunds received) disaggregated by jurisdiction based on a quantitative threshold. We adopted this standard as of December 31, 2025 and are applying this guidance on a prospective basis. Refer to Note S Income Taxes for further information.
Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The amendments in this update enhance transparency of certain expense captions by disclosing more granular information of specific expenses within those captions such as personnel costs, depreciation, and amortization. The amendments also require disclosure of qualitative description of amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated. The amendments in this update are effective for all public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted, and the amendments should be applied either prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We do not expect to early adopt this standard and are in the process of assessing its impact on our disclosures upon adoption.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. The amendments in this update refine capitalization thresholds by removing all references to project stages. The amendments require that an entity capitalize software costs when management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and when it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended (“probable-to-complete recognition threshold”). Additionally, the amendments clarify the disclosure requirements for internal-use software costs. The amendments in this update are effective for all companies for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted, and the amendments should be applied using a prospective, retrospective, or modified transition approach. We are in the process of assessing this standard and its impact upon adoption.
In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-09, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Hedge Accounting Improvements. The amendments in this update make improvements to the hedge accounting guidance, with the overall goal of simplifying the application of hedge accounting guidance. The main amendments in this Update include: Issue 1) Similar Risk Assessment for Cash Flow Hedges: expands the hedged risks permitted to be aggregated in a group of individual forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge, enabling entities to apply hedge accounting to potentially broader portfolios of forecasted transactions, Issue 2) Hedging Forecasted Interest Payments on Choose-Your-Rate Debt Instruments: establishes a model that enables hedge accounting to be applied more broadly to choose-your-rate debt and address existing diversity in practice, Issue 3) Cash Flow Hedges of Nonfinancial Forecasted Transactions: expands hedge accounting for forecasted purchases and sales of nonfinancial assets subject to certain criteria, Issue 4) Net Written Options as Hedging Instruments: accommodates differences in the loan and swap markets that resulted from reference rate reform, eliminating the requirement for the net written option test in certain instances, and Issue 5) Foreign-Currency-Denominated Debt Instrument as Hedging Instrument and Hedged Item (Dual Hedge): eliminates the recognition and presentation mismatch related to a dual hedge strategy. The amendments in this update are effective for public companies for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026. Early adoption is permitted, and the amendments should be applied using a prospective basis for all hedging relationships. We are in the process of assessing this standard and its impact upon adoption.
Note W - Market Risk Benefits
The following table presents the balances of and changes in MRBs associated with indexed annuities and fixed rate annuities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
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| Balance, beginning of period, net liability | $ | 420 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 314 | | | $ | 1 | | | |
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| Balance, beginning of period, before effect of changes in the instrument-specific credit risk | $ | 322 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 209 | | | $ | 1 | | | |
| Issuances and benefit payments | 147 | | | — | | | 109 | | | — | | | |
| Attributed fees collected and interest accrual | 156 | | | — | | | 147 | | | — | | | |
| Actual policyholder behavior different from expected | 45 | | | — | | | (5) | | | — | | | |
| Changes in assumptions and other | 8 | | | — | | | 24 | | | — | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Effects of market related movements | 6 | | | — | | | (162) | | | — | | | |
| Balance, end of period, before effect of changes in the instrument-specific credit risk | 684 | | | 1 | | | 322 | | | 1 | | | |
| Effect of changes in the instrument-specific credit risk | 128 | | | — | | | 98 | | | — | | | |
| Balance, end of period, net liability | 812 | | | 1 | | | 420 | | | 1 | | | |
Less: reinsured market risk benefits | 195 | | | — | | | 61 | | | — | | | |
| Balance, end of period, net of reinsurance | $ | 617 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 359 | | | $ | 1 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted-average attained age of policyholders weighted by total AV (years) | 67.84 | | 84.69 | | 67.98 | | 83.51 | | |
| Net amount at risk | $ | 1,900 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 1,327 | | | $ | 2 | | | |
The following table reconciles MRBs by amounts in an asset position and amounts in a liability position to the MRBs amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
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| December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 | |
| Direct | | Reinsured | | Total | | Direct | | Reinsured | | Total | |
| (In millions) |
| MRB asset | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Indexed annuities | $ | 88 | | | $ | 197 | | | $ | 285 | | | $ | 128 | | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 189 | | |
| Fixed rate annuities | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | |
| Total MRB asset | $ | 88 | | | $ | 197 | | | $ | 285 | | | $ | 128 | | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 189 | | |
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| MRB liability | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Indexed annuities | $ | 900 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 902 | | | $ | 548 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 548 | | |
| Fixed rate annuities | 1 | | | — | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | — | | | 1 | | |
| Total MRB liability | $ | 901 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 903 | | | $ | 549 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 549 | | |
The net MRB liability increased for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily as a result of collection of attributed fees, interest accrual, and MRB reserves for contracts issued within the period.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, notable changes made to the inputs to the fair value estimates of MRBs calculations included an increase in risk-free rates leading to a favorable change in the MRBs associated with indexed annuities and decreases in the equity market related projections resulted in an increase in the net amount at risk associated with indexed annuities, leading to an unfavorable change in the value of the associated MRBs.
The net MRB liability increased for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily as a result of collection of attributed fees, interest accrual, MRB reserves for contracts issued within the period, and changes in actuarial assumptions. These increases were partially offset by the effects of market related movements, including the impacts of higher risk-free rates and increases in the equity market related projections.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, notable changes made to the inputs to the fair value estimates of MRBs calculations included an increase in risk-free rates leading to a favorable change in the MRBs associated with indexed annuities and fixed rate annuities; increases in the equity market related projections resulted in a decrease in the net amount at risk associated with indexed annuities, leading to a favorable change in the value of the associated MRBs; and an increase in the rider benefit utilization assumption, leading to an unfavorable change in the value of the associated MRBs.
In addition, the cash flow assumptions used to calculate MRBs reflect the Company’s best estimates for policyholder behavior. F&G reviews cash flow assumptions annually, generally in the third quarter. In 2024 and 2025, F&G undertook a review of all significant assumptions and revised several assumptions relating to their deferred annuities (indexed annuities and fixed rate annuities) with MRBs. For the year ended December 31, 2025, F&G updated assumptions including surrender rates, mortality and mortality improvement, partial withdrawals, projected CPI, and option budgets. All updates to these assumptions brought F&G more in line with internal and overall industry experience since the prior assumption updates. These updates, in total, led to an increase in the net MRB liability for the year ended December 31, 2025. For the year ended December 31, 2024, F&G updated assumptions including surrender rates, rider benefit election utilization, mortality improvement, and option budgets. All updates to these assumptions brought F&G more in line with internal and overall industry experience since the prior assumption updates. These updates, in total, led to an increase in the net MRB liability for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Note X — Contractholder Funds
The following tables summarize balances of and changes in contractholder funds’ account balances:
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| December 31, 2025 |
| Indexed annuities | | Fixed rate annuities | | Universal life | | FABN (b) | | FHLB (b) |
| (In millions) |
| Balance, beginning of year | $ | 30,235 | | | $ | 17,442 | | | $ | 2,817 | | | $ | 2,463 | | | $ | 2,852 | |
| Issuances | 6,714 | | | 3,801 | | | 229 | | | 1,148 | | | 2,241 | |
| Premiums received | 31 | | | — | | | 593 | | | — | | | — | |
| Policy charges (a) | (222) | | | — | | | (378) | | | — | | | — | |
| Surrenders and withdrawals | (3,831) | | | (2,485) | | | (130) | | | — | | | — | |
| Benefit payments | (536) | | | (358) | | | (21) | | | (395) | | | (2,298) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Interest credited | 830 | | | 866 | | | 182 | | | 107 | | | 103 | |
| Other | 5 | | | (1) | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | |
| Balance, end of year | 33,226 | | | 19,265 | | | 3,292 | | | 3,324 | | | 2,898 | |
| Reconciling items (c) | 321 | | | 2 | | | 115 | | | 11 | | | — | |
| Gross liability, end of year | 33,547 | | | 19,267 | | | 3,407 | | | 3,335 | | | 2,898 | |
| Less: Reinsurance recoverable | 3,198 | | | 12,863 | | | 887 | | | — | | | — | |
| Net liability, after reinsurance | $ | 30,349 | | | $ | 6,404 | | | $ | 2,520 | | | $ | 3,335 | | | $ | 2,898 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted-average crediting rate | 2.65 | % | | 4.84 | % | | 6.13 | % | | N/A | | N/A |
| Net amount at risk (d) | N/A | | N/A | | $ | 29,581 | | | N/A | | N/A |
| Cash surrender value (e) | $ | 30,920 | | | $ | 18,034 | | | $ | 2,533 | | | N/A | | N/A |
(a)Contracts included in the contractholder funds are generally charged a premium and/or monthly assessments on the basis of the account balance.
(b)FABN and FHLB are considered funding agreements that are investment contracts which follow the interest method of accounting, and therefore are not subject to ASU 2018-12 disclosure requirements. However, the Company has elected to present the liability for these agreements within the disaggregated roll forward as we believe it will provide meaningful information for users of the financials.
(c)The reconciling items reconcile the account balance to the gross GAAP liability. For indexed annuities and universal life, the reconciling items represent embedded derivatives and include the combination of the host contracts and the fair value of the embedded derivatives. For FABN, the reconciling items represent basis adjustments due to the impact of fair value hedge accounting.
(d)For those guarantees of benefits that are payable in the event of death, the net amount at risk is generally defined as the current guaranteed minimum death benefit in excess of the current account balance at the balance sheet date.
(e)These amounts are gross of reinsurance.
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| December 31, 2024 |
| Indexed annuities | | Fixed rate annuities | | Universal life | | FABN (b) | | FHLB (b) |
| (In millions) |
| Balance, beginning of year | $ | 27,164 | | | $ | 13,443 | | | $ | 2,391 | | | $ | 2,613 | | | $ | 2,539 | |
| Issuances | 6,649 | | | 5,125 | | | 208 | | | 600 | | | 1,804 | |
| Premiums received | 120 | | | 1 | | | 495 | | | — | | | — | |
| Policy charges (a) | (195) | | | — | | | (315) | | | — | | | — | |
| Surrenders and withdrawals | (3,832) | | | (1,479) | | | (101) | | | — | | | — | |
| Benefit payments | (495) | | | (315) | | | (18) | | | (820) | | | (1,606) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Interest credited | 821 | | | 667 | | | 157 | | | 71 | | | 117 | |
| Other | 3 | | | — | | | — | | | (1) | | | (2) | |
| Balance, end of year | 30,235 | | | 17,442 | | | 2,817 | | | 2,463 | | | 2,852 | |
| Embedded derivative adjustment (c) | 219 | | | — | | | 79 | | | — | | | — | |
| Gross liability, end of year | 30,454 | | | 17,442 | | | 2,896 | | | 2,463 | | | 2,852 | |
| Less: Reinsurance recoverable | 861 | | | 11,009 | | | 877 | | | — | | | — | |
| Net liability, after reinsurance | $ | 29,593 | | | $ | 6,433 | | | $ | 2,019 | | | $ | 2,463 | | | $ | 2,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted-average crediting rate | 2.90 | % | | 4.42 | % | | 6.20 | % | | N/A | | N/A |
| Net amount at risk (d) | N/A | | N/A | | $ | 74,279 | | | N/A | | N/A |
| Cash surrender value (e) | $ | 27,865 | | | $ | 16,266 | | | $ | 2,177 | | | N/A | | N/A |
(a)Contracts included in the contractholder funds are generally charged a premium and/or monthly assessments on the basis of the account balance.
(b)FABN and FHLB are considered funding agreements that are investment contracts which follow the interest method of accounting, and therefore are not subject to ASU 2018-12 disclosure requirements. However, the Company has elected to present the liability for these agreements within the disaggregated roll forward as we believe it will provide meaningful information for users of the financials.
(c)The embedded derivative adjustment reconciles the account balance to the gross GAAP liability and represents the combination of the host contract and the fair value of the embedded derivatives.
(d)For those guarantees of benefits that are payable in the event of death, the net amount at risk is generally defined as the current guaranteed minimum death benefit in excess of the current account balance at the balance sheet date.
(e)These amounts are gross of reinsurance.
The following table reconciles contractholder funds’ account balances to the contractholder funds liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
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| December 31, | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | |
| (In millions) |
Indexed annuities | $ | 33,547 | | | $ | 30,454 | | |
| Fixed rate annuities | 19,267 | | | 17,442 | | |
| Immediate annuities | 262 | | | 286 | | |
| Universal life | 3,407 | | | 2,896 | | |
| Traditional life | 4 | | | 5 | | |
| FABN | 3,335 | | | 2,463 | | |
| FHLB | 2,898 | | | 2,852 | | |
| PRT | 6 | | | 6 | | |
| Total | $ | 62,726 | | | $ | 56,404 | | |
Annually, typically in the third quarter, F&G reviews assumptions associated with reserves for policy benefits and product guarantees. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, based on policyholder behavior, experience and interest rate movements, F&G reflected updates to surrender assumptions for recent and expected near term policyholder behavior, as well as updated certain indexed annuities assumptions used to calculate the fair value of the embedded derivative component within Contractholder funds. These changes resulted in a decrease in Contractholder funds of approximately $22 million and $89 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
The following tables present the account values by range of guaranteed minimum crediting rates and the related range of difference, in basis points, between rates being credited to policyholders and the respective guaranteed minimums:
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| December 31, 2025 |
| Range of guaranteed minimum crediting rate | At Guaranteed Minimum | | 1 Basis Point-50 Basis Points Above | | 51 Basis Points-150 Basis Points Above | | Greater Than 150 Basis Points Above | | Total |
| Indexed annuities | (In millions) |
| Up to 1.50% | $ | 659 | | | $ | 464 | | | $ | 298 | | | $ | 812 | | | $ | 2,233 | |
| 1.51%-2.50% | 548 | | | 17 | | | 633 | | | 630 | | | 1,828 | |
| Greater than 2.50% | 212 | | | 1 | | | — | | | 1 | | | 214 | |
| Subtotal | 1,419 | | | 482 | | | 931 | | | 1,443 | | | $ | 4,275 | |
| No guaranteed minimum crediting rate | | | | | | | | | 28,951 | |
| Total | | | | | | | | | $ | 33,226 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Fixed rate annuities | | | | | | | | | |
| Up to 1.50% | $ | 94 | | | $ | 75 | | | $ | 792 | | | $ | 15,548 | | | $ | 16,509 | |
| 1.51%-2.50% | 4 | | | 6 | | | 16 | | | 466 | | | 492 | |
| Greater than 2.50% | 727 | | | 2 | | | 5 | | | 1,530 | | | 2,264 | |
| Total | $ | 825 | | | $ | 83 | | | $ | 813 | | | $ | 17,544 | | | $ | 19,265 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Universal Life | | | | | | | | | |
| Up to 1.50% | $ | 2,898 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 2,938 | |
| 1.51%-2.50% | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Greater than 2.50% | 353 | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | 354 | |
| Total | $ | 3,251 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 3,292 | |
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| December 31, 2024 |
| Range of guaranteed minimum crediting rate | At Guaranteed Minimum | | 1 Basis Point-50 Basis Points Above | | 51 Basis Points-150 Basis Points Above | | Greater Than 150 Basis Points Above | | Total |
| Indexed annuities | (In millions) |
| Up to 1.50% | $ | 721 | | | $ | 596 | | | $ | 309 | | | $ | 880 | | | $ | 2,506 | |
| 1.51%-2.50% | 432 | | | 1 | | | 313 | | | 485 | | | 1,231 | |
| Greater than 2.50% | 253 | | | — | | | — | | | 14 | | | 267 | |
| Subtotal | $ | 1,406 | | | $ | 597 | | | $ | 622 | | | $ | 1,379 | | | $ | 4,004 | |
| No guaranteed minimum crediting rate | | | | | | | | | 26,231 | |
| Total | | | | | | | | | $ | 30,235 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Fixed rate annuities | | | | | | | | | |
| Up to 1.50% | $ | 57 | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 773 | | | $ | 14,407 | | | $ | 15,257 | |
| 1.51%-2.50% | 4 | | | 7 | | | 20 | | | 462 | | | 493 | |
| Greater than 2.50% | 804 | | | 2 | | | 5 | | | 881 | | | 1,692 | |
| Total | $ | 865 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 798 | | | $ | 15,750 | | | $ | 17,442 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Universal Life | | | | | | | | | |
| Up to 1.50% | $ | 2,421 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 2,452 | |
| 1.51%-2.50% | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Greater than 2.50% | 364 | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | 365 | |
| Total | $ | 2,785 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 2,817 | |
Note Y — Future Policy Benefits
The following table summarizes balances and changes in the present value of expected net premiums and the present value of the expected FPB for nonparticipating traditional contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Traditional life | |
| | December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 | |
| Expected net premiums | | (In millions) |
| Balance, beginning of year | | $ | 631 | | | $ | 722 | | |
| Beginning balance at original discount rate | | 780 | | | 874 | | |
| | | | | |
| Effect of actual variances from expected experience | | 1 | | | (4) | | |
| Balance adjusted for variances from expectation | | 781 | | | 870 | | |
| | | | | |
| Interest accrual | | 15 | | | 17 | | |
| Net premiums collected | | (96) | | | (107) | | |
| | | | | |
| Ending balance at original discount rate | | 700 | | | 780 | | |
| Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions | | (115) | | | (149) | | |
| Balance, end of year | | $ | 585 | | | $ | 631 | | |
| | | | | |
| Expected FPB | | | | | |
| Balance, beginning of year | | $ | 1,933 | | | $ | 2,071 | | |
| Beginning balance at original discount rate | | 2,368 | | | 2,492 | | |
| | | | | |
| Effect of actual variances from expected experience | | (21) | | | 44 | | |
| Balance adjusted for variances from expectation | | 2,347 | | | 2,536 | | |
| | | | | |
| Interest accrual | | 50 | | | 54 | | |
| Benefits payments | | (230) | | | (222) | | |
| | | | | |
| Ending balance at original discount rate | | 2,167 | | | 2,368 | | |
| Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions | | (312) | | | (435) | | |
| Balance, end of year | | $ | 1,855 | | | $ | 1,933 | | |
| | | | | |
| Net liability for future policy benefits | | $ | 1,270 | | | $ | 1,302 | | |
| Less: Reinsurance recoverable | | 489 | | | 513 | | |
| Net liability for future policy benefits, after reinsurance recoverable | | $ | 781 | | | $ | 789 | | |
| | | | | |
| Weighted-average duration of liability for future policyholder benefits (years) | | 6.84 | | 6.28 | |
The following tables summarize balances and changes in the present value of the expected FPB for limited-payment contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | PRT |
| | December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 | |
| | (In millions) |
| Balance, beginning of year | | $ | 6,054 | | | $ | 4,189 | | |
| Beginning balance at original discount rate | | 6,417 | | | 4,351 | | |
| Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions | | (36) | | | (3) | | |
| Effect of actual variances from expected experience | | 13 | | | (11) | | |
| Balance adjusted for variances from expectation | | 6,394 | | | 4,337 | | |
| Issuances | | 2,206 | | | 2,324 | | |
| Interest accrual | | 331 | | | 240 | | |
| Benefits payments | | (663) | | | (484) | | |
| | | | | |
| Ending balance at original discount rate | | 8,268 | | | 6,417 | | |
| Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions | | (156) | | | (363) | | |
| Balance, end of year | | $ | 8,112 | | | $ | 6,054 | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| Net liability for future policy benefits, after reinsurance recoverable | | $ | 8,112 | | | $ | 6,054 | | |
| | | | | |
| Weighted-average duration of liability for future policyholder benefits (years) | | 7.80 | | 7.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Immediate annuities |
| | December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 | |
| | (In millions) |
| Balance, beginning of year | | $ | 1,297 | | | $ | 1,415 | | |
| Beginning balance at original discount rate | | 1,732 | | | 1,788 | | |
| | | | | |
| Effect of actual variances from expected experience | | (11) | | | (27) | | |
| Balance adjusted for variances from expectation | | 1,721 | | | 1,761 | | |
| Issuances | | 17 | | | 30 | | |
| Interest accrual | | 54 | | | 59 | | |
| Benefits payments | | (113) | | | (118) | | |
| | | | | |
| Ending balance at original discount rate | | 1,679 | | | 1,732 | | |
| Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions | | (403) | | | (435) | | |
| Balance, end of year | | $ | 1,276 | | | $ | 1,297 | | |
| | | | | |
| Net liability for future policy benefits | | $ | 1,276 | | | $ | 1,297 | | |
| Less: Reinsurance recoverable | | 106 | | | 109 | | |
| Net liability for future policy benefits, after reinsurance recoverable | | $ | 1,170 | | | $ | 1,188 | | |
| | | | | |
| Weighted-average duration of liability for future policyholder benefits (years) | | 12.32 | | 12.63 | |
The following tables summarize balances and changes in the liability for DPL for limited-payment contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 | |
| | Immediate annuities | | PRT | | Immediate annuities | | PRT | |
| | (In millions) | |
| Balance, beginning of year | | $ | 90 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 87 | | | $ | 10 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (8) | | |
| Effect of actual variances from expected experience | | 2 | | | 1 | | | 8 | | | — | | |
| Balance adjusted for variances from expectation | | 92 | | | 7 | | | 95 | | | 2 | | |
| Issuances | | 6 | | | 1 | | | 3 | | | 1 | | |
| Interest accrual | | 1 | | | — | | | 1 | | | 4 | | |
| Amortization | | (9) | | | (1) | | | (9) | | | (1) | | |
| Balance, end of year | | $ | 90 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 90 | | | $ | 6 | | |
The following table reconciles the net FPB to the FPB in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The DPL for Immediate Annuities and PRT is presented together with the FPB in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and has been included as a reconciling item in the table below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | December 31, | |
| | 2025 | | 2024 | |
| | (In millions) |
| Traditional life | | $ | 1,270 | | | $ | 1,302 | | |
| Immediate annuities | | 1,276 | | | 1,297 | | |
| PRT | | 8,112 | | | 6,054 | | |
| Immediate annuities DPL | | 90 | | | 90 | | |
| PRT DPL | | 7 | | | 6 | | |
| Total | | $ | 10,755 | | | $ | 8,749 | | |
The following table provides the amount of undiscounted and discounted expected gross premiums and expected future benefits and expenses for nonparticipating traditional and limited-payment contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Undiscounted | | Discounted |
| | December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| Traditional life | | (In millions) |
| Expected future benefit payments | | $ | 2,511 | | | $ | 2,705 | | | $ | 1,857 | | | $ | 1,948 | |
| Expected future gross premiums | | 848 | | | 914 | | | 630 | | | 681 | |
| Immediate annuities | | | | | | | | |
| Expected future benefit payments | | $ | 3,095 | | | $ | 3,189 | | | $ | 1,276 | | | $ | 1,297 | |
| Expected future gross premiums | | — | | | — | | — | | — | | | — | |
| PRT | | | | | | | | |
| Expected future benefit payments | | $ | 13,074 | | | $ | 10,038 | | | $ | 8,112 | | | $ | 6,054 | |
| Expected future gross premiums | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
The following table summarizes the amount of revenue and interest related to nonparticipating traditional and limited-payment contracts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gross Premiums (a) | | Interest Expense (b) |
| | December 31, | | December 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| | (In millions) |
| Traditional life | | $ | 99 | | | $ | 111 | | | $ | 123 | | | $ | 35 | | | $ | 37 | | | $ | 37 | |
| Immediate annuities | | 17 | | | 18 | | | 24 | | | 54 | | | 59 | | | 51 | |
| PRT | | 2,107 | | | 2,217 | | | 1,964 | | | 331 | | | 240 | | | 109 | |
| Total | | $ | 2,223 | | | $ | 2,346 | | | $ | 2,111 | | | $ | 420 | | | $ | 336 | | | $ | 197 | |
(a) Included in Life insurance premiums and other fees on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
(b) Included in Benefits and other changes in policy reserves (remeasurement gains (a)) on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
The following table presents the weighted-average interest rate:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | December 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Traditional life | | | | | | |
| Interest accretion rate | | 2.35 | % | | 2.34 | % | | 2.33 | % |
| Current discount rate | | 4.77 | % | | 5.44 | % | | 5.03 | % |
| Immediate annuities | | | | | | |
| Interest accretion rate | | 3.20 | % | | 3.17 | % | | 3.14 | % |
| Current discount rate | | 5.29 | % | | 5.45 | % | | 4.98 | % |
| PRT | | | | | | |
| Interest accretion rate | | 4.87 | % | | 4.72 | % | | 4.61 | % |
| Current discount rate | | 4.98 | % | | 5.54 | % | | 5.03 | % |
The following tables summarize the actual experience and expected experience for mortality and lapses of the FPB:
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| December 31, |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Traditional life | | Immediate annuities | | PRT | | Traditional life | | Immediate annuities | | PRT | | Traditional life | | Immediate annuities | | PRT |
| Mortality | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Actual experience | 2.4 | % | | 2.4 | % | | 2.6 | % | | 1.4 | % | | 2.7 | % | | 2.7 | % | | 1.7 | % | | 3.2 | % | | 3.2 | % |
| Expected experience | 1.6 | % | | 1.7 | % | | 2.5 | % | | 1.5 | % | | 1.9 | % | | 2.5 | % | | 1.4 | % | | 1.8 | % | | 2.3 | % |
| Lapses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Actual experience | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 0.1 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % |
| Expected experience | 0.6 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 0.5 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | 0.3 | % | | — | % | | — | % |
The following table provides additional information for periods in which a cohort has a net premium ratio (“NPR”) greater than 100% (and therefore capped at 100%) (dollars in millions):
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| | December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
| | Cohort X | | Description | | Cohort X | | Description |
| NPR before capping | | 104 | % | | Term with return of premium Non-NY Cohort | | 108 | % | | Term with return of premium Non-NY Cohort |
| Reserves before NPR capping | | $ | 1,145 | | | Term with return of premium Non-NY Cohort | | $ | 1,147 | | | Term with return of premium Non-NY Cohort |
| Reserves after NPR capping | | 1,156 | | | Term with return of premium Non-NY Cohort | | 1,174 | | | Term with return of premium Non-NY Cohort |
| Loss Expense | | 11 | | | Term with return of premium Non-NY Cohort | | 27 | | | Term with return of premium Non-NY Cohort |
F&G made changes to assumptions during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Significant assumption inputs used in the calculation of our FPB are described below. Refer to the tables above for further details on changes to our FPB.
Traditional life
The traditional life line of business primarily consists of policies that were sold prior to 2010. As this line of business continues to age, benefit payments made from these contracts will be the primary driver of the emergence of reserves, decreasing the reserve balance.
Significant assumption inputs to the calculation of the FPB for traditional life include mortality, lapses (including lapses due to nonpayment of premium and surrenders for cash surrender value), and discount rates (both accretion and current). F&G reviews the cash flow assumptions annually, typically in the third quarter. In 2025, F&G updated the assumptions for surrenders and lapses. Updates to these assumptions brought F&G more in line with internal and overall industry experience since the prior assumption updates. These assumption updates resulted in a decrease to the FPB liability for the year ended December 31, 2025. In 2024, F&G made an adjustment to the calculation to reflect additional actuarial precision, unrelated to the assumptions, driving an increase to the FPB liability.
Market data that underlies current discount rates was updated in 2025 from that utilized in 2024 resulting in decreased discount rates that drove an increase to the FPB. Market data that underlies current discount rates was updated in 2024 from that utilized in 2023 resulting in increased discount rates that drove a decrease to the FPB.
Immediate annuities (life contingent)
Significant assumption inputs to the calculation of the FPB for immediate annuities (life contingent) include mortality and discount rates (both accretion and current). F&G reviews the cash flow assumptions annually, typically in the third quarter. In 2024, F&G undertook a review of the significant cash flow assumptions and did not make any changes to mortality. Market data that underlies current discount rates was updated in 2025 from that utilized in 2024 resulting in decreased discount rates that drove an increase to the FPB. Market data that underlies current discount rates was updated in 2024 from that utilized in 2023 resulting in increased discount rates that drove a decrease to the FPB.
PRT (life contingent)
The PRT line of business has issued a significant volume of contracts for 2025 and 2024, which is the primary impact in increasing the reserve balance in each of those periods.
Significant assumption inputs to the calculation of the FPB for PRT (life contingent) include mortality and discount rates (both accretion and current). Additionally, for PRT contracts with deferred payment streams, retirement age and elected payment form are significant assumptions. F&G reviews the cash flow assumptions annually, typically in the third quarter. In 2024, F&G undertook a review of the significant cash flow assumptions and did not make any changes to any significant assumptions. Market data that underlies current discount rates was updated in 2025 from that utilized in 2024 resulting in decreased discount rates that drove an increase to the FPB. Market data that underlies current discount rates was updated in 2024 from that utilized in 2023 resulting in increased discount rates that drove a decrease to the FPB.
Premium deficiency testing
F&G conducts annual premium deficiency testing for its long-duration contracts except for the FPB for nonparticipating traditional and limited-payment contracts. F&G also conducts annual premium deficiency testing for the VOBA of all long-duration contracts. Premium deficiency testing is performed by reviewing assumptions used to calculate the insurance liabilities and determining whether the sum of the existing contract liabilities and the present value of future gross premiums is sufficient to cover the present value of future benefits to be paid to or on behalf of policyholders and settlement costs and recover unamortized present value of future profits. Anticipated investment income, based on F&G’s experience, is considered when performing premium deficiency testing for long-duration contracts. During 2024, F&G did not pass premium deficiency testing for the traditional life block of business, related to the recoverability of VOBA. Due to that result, F&G began accruing a liability in the fourth quarter of 2024 that increases the amortization of traditional life VOBA. The liability balance was immaterial at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.