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Voya Financial, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2018 March (Form 10-Q)



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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018

OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Commission File Number: 001-35897______________________________________

Voya Financial, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
52-1222820
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
230 Park Avenue
 
New York, New York
10169
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(212) 309-8200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of April 27, 2018, 168,814,615 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, were outstanding.
 

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2018

INDEX
 
 
PAGE
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
 
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
 
 
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
 
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
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For the purposes of the discussion in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the term Voya Financial, Inc. refers to Voya Financial, Inc. and the terms "Company," "we," "our," and "us" refer to Voya Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including "Risk Factors," and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements relating to future developments in our business or expectations for our future financial performance and any statement not involving a historical fact. Forward-looking statements use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement due to, among other things, (i) general economic conditions, particularly economic conditions in our core markets, (ii) performance of financial markets, including emerging markets, (iii) the frequency and severity of insured loss events, (iv) mortality and morbidity levels, (v) persistency and lapse levels, (vi) interest rates, (vii) currency exchange rates, (viii) general competitive factors, (ix) changes in laws and regulations, (x) changes in the policies of governments and/or regulatory authorities, and (xi) our ability to successfully complete the Transaction (as defined below) on the expected economic terms or at all. Factors that may cause actual results to differ from those in any forward-looking statement also include those described under "Risk Factors," "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Trends and Uncertainties" and "Business-Closed Blocks-CBVA" in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (File No. 001-35897) (the "Annual Report on Form 10-K").
The risks included here are not exhaustive. Current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") include additional factors that could affect our businesses and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a rapidly changing and competitive environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors.



 
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PART I.        FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.        Financial Statements
Voya Financial, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2017
(In millions, except share and per share data)
 
March 31,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
Assets:
 
 
 
Investments:
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $44,718 as of 2018 and $44,366 as of 2017)
$
47,274

 
$
48,329

Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option
2,903

 
3,018

Equity securities, at fair value (cost of $349 as of 2018 and $353 as of 2017)
382

 
380

Short-term investments
193

 
471

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of valuation allowance of $2 as of 2018 and $3 as of 2017
8,837

 
8,686

Policy loans
1,863

 
1,888

Limited partnerships/corporations
820

 
784

Derivatives
390

 
397

Other investments
77

 
47

Securities pledged (amortized cost of $1,724 as of 2018 and $1,823 as of 2017)
1,869

 
2,087

Total investments
64,608

 
66,087

Cash and cash equivalents
1,411

 
1,218

Short-term investments under securities loan agreements, including collateral delivered
1,479

 
1,626

Accrued investment income
691

 
667

Premium receivable and reinsurance recoverable
7,601

 
7,632

Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired
3,769

 
3,374

Current income taxes
28

 
4

Deferred income taxes
1,022

 
781

Other assets
1,360

 
1,310

Assets related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
Limited partnerships/corporations, at fair value
1,796

 
1,795

Cash and cash equivalents
186

 
217

Corporate loans, at fair value using the fair value option
769

 
1,089

Other assets
75

 
75

Assets held in separate accounts
77,949

 
77,605

Assets held for sale
57,080

 
59,052

Total assets
$
219,824

 
$
222,532





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2017
(In millions, except share and per share data)

 
March 31,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
 
 
 
Future policy benefits
$
15,379

 
$
15,647

Contract owner account balances
50,353

 
50,158

Payables under securities loan agreement, including collateral held
1,719

 
1,866

Short-term debt

 
337

Long-term debt
3,458

 
3,123

Derivatives
168

 
149

Pension and other postretirement provisions
540

 
550

Other liabilities
2,044

 
2,076

Liabilities related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
Collateralized loan obligations notes, at fair value using the fair value option
679

 
1,047

Other liabilities
668

 
658

Liabilities related to separate accounts
77,949

 
77,605

Liabilities held for sale
56,458

 
58,277

Total liabilities
209,415

 
211,493

 
 
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)


 


 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Common stock ($0.01 par value per share; 900,000,000 shares authorized; 271,775,835 and 270,078,294 shares issued as of 2018 and 2017, respectively; 171,555,213 and 171,982,673 shares outstanding as of 2018 and 2017, respectively)
3

 
3

Treasury stock (at cost; 100,220,622 and 98,095,621 shares as of 2018 and 2017, respectively)
(3,936
)
 
(3,827
)
Additional paid-in capital
23,961

 
23,821

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
1,511

 
2,731

Retained earnings (deficit):
 
 
 
Appropriated-consolidated investment entities

 

Unappropriated
(12,161
)
 
(12,719
)
Total Voya Financial, Inc. shareholders' equity
9,378

 
10,009

Noncontrolling interest
1,031

 
1,030

Total shareholders' equity
10,409

 
11,039

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
219,824

 
$
222,532


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Revenues:
 
 
 
Net investment income
$
823

 
$
843

Fee income
676

 
637

Premiums
539

 
547

Net realized capital gains (losses):
 
 
 
Total other-than-temporary impairments
(14
)
 
(1
)
Less: Portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss)

 
1

Net other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings
(14
)
 
(2
)
Other net realized capital gains (losses)
(167
)
 
(84
)
Total net realized capital gains (losses)
(181
)
 
(86
)
Other revenue
99

 
89

Income (loss) related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
Net investment income
11

 
27

Total revenues
1,967

 
2,057

Benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
Policyholder benefits
708

 
750

Interest credited to contract owner account balances
382

 
399

Operating expenses
700

 
668

Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired
100

 
64

Interest expense
49

 
46

Operating expenses related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
Interest expense
6

 
17

Other expense
1

 

Total benefits and expenses
1,946

 
1,944

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
21

 
113

Income tax expense (benefit)
4

 
93

Income (loss) from continuing operations
17

 
20

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
429

 
(162
)
Net income (loss)
446

 
(142
)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 
1

Net income (loss) available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
446

 
$
(143
)
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
0.10

 
$
0.10

Income (loss) available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
2.59

 
$
(0.75
)
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
0.10

 
$
0.10

Income (loss) available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
2.50

 
$
(0.74
)
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock
$
0.01

 
$
0.01


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)
(In millions)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Net income (loss)
$
446

 
$
(142
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
(1,523
)
 
285

Other-than-temporary impairments
20

 
11

Pension and other postretirement benefits liability
(3
)
 
(3
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
(1,506
)
 
293

Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
(314
)
 
102

Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax
(1,192
)
 
191

Comprehensive income (loss)
(746
)
 
49

Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 
1

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
(746
)
 
$
48


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
Common
Stock
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
 
Total
Voya
Financial, Inc.
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Appropriated
 
Unappropriated
Balance as of January 1, 2018
$
3

 
$
(3,827
)
 
$
23,821

 
$
2,731

 
$

 
$
(12,719
)
 
$
10,009

 
$
1,030

 
$
11,039

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Adjustment for adoption of ASU 2014-09

 

 

 

 

 
84

 
84

 

 
84

  Adjustment for adoption of ASU 2016-01

 

 

 
(28
)
 

 
28

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2018 - As adjusted
3

 
(3,827
)
 
23,821

 
2,703

 

 
(12,607
)
 
10,093

 
1,030

 
11,123

Comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 
446

 
446

 

 
446

Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax

 

 

 
(1,192
)
 

 

 
(1,192
)
 

 
(1,192
)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(746
)
 

 
(746
)
Common stock issuance

 

 
2

 

 

 

 
2

 

 
2

Common stock acquired - Share repurchase

 
(100
)
 
100

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends on common stock

 

 
(2
)
 

 

 

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
Share-based compensation

 
(9
)
 
40

 

 

 

 
31

 

 
31

Contributions from (Distributions to) noncontrolling interest, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1

 
1

Balance as of March 31, 2018
$
3

 
$
(3,936
)
 
$
23,961

 
$
1,511

 
$

 
$
(12,161
)
 
$
9,378

 
$
1,031


$
10,409



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
Common
Stock
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
 
Total
Voya
Financial, Inc.
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
Appropriated
 
Unappropriated
Balance as of January 1, 2017 - As previously filed
$
3

 
$
(2,796
)
 
$
23,609

 
$
1,921

 
$

 
$
(9,742
)
 
$
12,995

 
$
973

 
$
13,968

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Adjustment for adoption of ASU 2016-09

 

 

 

 

 
15

 
15

 

 
15

Balance as of January 1, 2017 - As adjusted
3

 
(2,796
)
 
23,609

 
1,921

 

 
(9,727
)
 
13,010

 
973

 
13,983

Comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 
(143
)
 
(143
)
 
1

 
(142
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax

 

 

 
191

 

 

 
191

 

 
191

Total comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
48

 
1

 
49

Common stock issuance

 

 
1

 

 

 

 
1

 

 
1

Common stock acquired - Share repurchase

 
(247
)
 
50

 

 

 

 
(197
)
 

 
(197
)
Dividends on common stock

 

 
(2
)
 

 

 

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
Share-based compensation

 
(7
)
 
39

 

 

 

 
32

 

 
32

Contributions from (Distributions to) noncontrolling interest, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
13

 
13

Balance as of March 31, 2017
$
3

 
$
(3,050
)
 
$
23,697

 
$
2,112

 
$

 
$
(9,870
)
 
$
12,892

 
$
987

 
$
13,879


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - continuing operations
$
38

 
$
(208
)
Net cash provided by operating activities - discontinued operations
363

 
159

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
401

 
$
(49
)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from the sale, maturity, disposal or redemption of:
 
 
 
Fixed maturities
2,077

 
2,303

Equity securities
6

 
11

Mortgage loans on real estate
241

 
300

Limited partnerships/corporations
30

 
42

Acquisition of:
 
 
 
Fixed maturities
(2,254
)
 
(1,933
)
Equity securities
(12
)
 
(20
)
Mortgage loans on real estate
(391
)
 
(845
)
Limited partnerships/corporations
(54
)
 
(88
)
Short-term investments, net
278

 
(40
)
Derivatives, net
17

 
186

Sales from consolidated investment entities
88

 
613

Purchases within consolidated investment entities
(138
)
 
(384
)
Collateral (delivered) received, net

 
(135
)
Other, net
(17
)
 
20

Net cash provided by investing activities - discontinued operations
365

 
161

Net cash provided by investing activities
236

 
191

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Deposits received for investment contracts
1,415

 
1,192

Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts
(1,360
)
 
(1,311
)
Proceeds from issuance of debt with maturities of more than three months
350

 

Repayment of debt with maturities of more than three months
(350
)
 
(91
)
Debt issuance costs
(6
)
 

Borrowings of consolidated investment entities
62

 

Contributions from (distributions to) participants in consolidated investment entities, net
(19
)
 
(130
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net
2

 
1

Share-based compensation
(9
)
 
(7
)
Common stock acquired - Share repurchase

 
(190
)
Dividends paid
(2
)
 
(2
)
Net cash used in financing activities - discontinued operations
(480
)
 
(217
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(397
)
 
(755
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
240

 
(613
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
1,716

 
2,911

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
1,956

 
2,298

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, end of period
545

 
932

Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations, end of period
$
1,411

 
$
1,366


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


1.    Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Business    

Voya Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Company") is a financial services organization in the United States that offers a broad range of retirement services, annuities, investment management services, mutual funds, life insurance, group insurance and supplemental health products.

On December 20, 2017, the Company entered into a Master Transaction Agreement ("MTA") with VA Capital Company LLC ("VA Capital") and Athene Holding Ltd ("Athene"), pursuant to which Venerable Holdings, Inc. ("Venerable"), a wholly owned subsidiary of VA Capital, will acquire two of the Company's subsidiaries, Voya Insurance and Annuity Company ("VIAC") and Directed Services, LLC ("DSL"). This transaction is expected to close during the second or third quarter of 2018 and will result in the disposition of substantially all of the Company's Closed Block Variable Annuity ("CBVA") and Annuities businesses (collectively, the "Transaction"). The assets and liabilities related to the businesses to be sold have been classified as held for sale in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and are reported separately for all periods presented. See the Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Pursuant to the Transaction, the Company no longer considers its CBVA and Annuities businesses as reportable segments. Additionally, the Company evaluated its segment presentation and determined that the retained CBVA and Annuities policies that are not included in the disposed businesses described above ("Retained Business") are insignificant. As such, the Company reported the results of the Retained Business in Corporate.

The Company provides its principal products and services through four segments: Retirement, Investment Management, Employee Benefits and Individual Life. In addition, the Company includes in Corporate the financial data not directly related to its segments, and other business activities that do not have an ongoing meaningful impact to the Company's results. See the Segments Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Prior to May 2013, the Company was an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V. ("ING Group" or "ING"), a global financial services holding company based in The Netherlands. In May 2013, Voya Financial Inc. completed its initial public offering of common stock, including the issuance and sale of common stock by Voya Financial, Inc. and the sale of shares of common stock owned indirectly by ING Group. Between October 2013 and March 2015, ING Group completed the sale of its remaining shares of common stock of Voya Financial, Inc. in a series of registered public offerings.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") and are unaudited. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Those estimates are inherently subject to change and actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Voya Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries, as well as partnerships (voting interest entities ("VOEs")) in which the Company has control and variable interest entities ("VIEs") for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. See the Consolidated Investment Entities Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect adjustments (including normal, recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2018, and its results of operations, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity and statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full year performance. The December 31, 2017

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Consolidated Balance Sheet is from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC. Therefore, these unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Significant Accounting Policies

Investments

Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-01 "Financial Instruments-Overall (ASC Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("ASU 2016-01") (See the Adoption of New Pronouncements section below). As a result, the Company measures its equity securities at fair value and recognizes any changes in fair value in net income. Prior to adoption, equity securities were designated as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with unrealized capital gains (losses) recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI").

Recognition of Revenue

As of January 1, 2018, the Company changed its method for recognizing costs to obtain and fulfill certain financial services contracts upon the adoption of ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC Topic 606)" ("ASU 2014-09"). (See the Adoption of New Pronouncements section below.)

Financial services revenue is disaggregated by type of service in the following table. Such revenue represents approximately 29.2% of total Retirement revenue, all of Investment Management revenue, and all of Corporate revenue. Such revenue is immaterial for Employee Benefits and Individual Life. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, a portion of the revenue recognized in the current period from distribution services is related to performance obligations satisfied in previous periods.
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Reportable Segments
 
 
 
Retirement
 
Investment Management
 
Corporate
Service Line
 
 
 
 
 
Advisory
$
55

 
$
141

 
$

Asset management

 
41

 

Recordkeeping & administration
62

 
43

 
2

Distribution & shareholder servicing
74

 
44

 
30

Total financial services revenue
$
191

 
$
269

 
$
32


Receivables of $211 are included in Other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2018.

Financial Services Revenue
Revenue for various financial services is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties. For advisory, asset management, and recordkeeping and administration services, the Company recognizes revenue as services are provided, generally over time. In addition, the Company may arrange for sub-advisory services for a customer under certain contracts. Revenue is recognized when the Company has satisfied a performance obligation by transferring control of a service to a customer. Contract terms are typically less than one year, and consideration is generally variable and due as services are rendered.

For distribution and shareholder servicing revenue, the Company provides distribution services at a point in time and shareholder services over time. Such revenue is recognized when the Company has satisfied a performance obligation and related consideration is received. Contract terms are less than one year, and consideration is variable. For distribution services, revenue may be recognized in periods subsequent to when the Company has satisfied a performance obligation, as a component of related consideration is constrained under certain contracts.

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


For a description of principal activities by reportable segment from which the Company generates revenue, see the Segments Note in Part II, Item 8. of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

Revenue for various financial services is recorded in Fee income or Other revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Contract Costs
Contract cost assets represent costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract that are expected to be recovered and, thus, have been capitalized and are subject to amortization. Capitalized contract costs include incremental costs of obtaining a contract and fulfillment costs that relate directly to a contract and generate or enhance resources of the Company that are used to satisfy performance obligations.

The Company defers (1) incremental commissions and variable compensation paid to the Company's direct sales force, consultant channel, and intermediary partners, as a result of obtaining certain financial services contracts and (2) account set-up expenses on certain recordkeeping contracts. The Company expenses as incurred deferrable contract costs for which the amortization period would be one year or less (based on the U.S. GAAP practical expedient) and other contract-related costs. The Company periodically reviews contract cost assets for impairment. Capitalized contract costs are included in Other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and costs expensed as incurred are included in Operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

As of March 31, 2018, contract cost assets were $106. Capitalized contract costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated lives of the contracts, which typically range from 5 to 15 years. This method is consistent with the transfer of services to which the assets relate. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, amortization expense of $6 was recorded in Operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. There was no impairment loss in relation to the contract costs capitalized.

Adoption of New Pronouncements

Retirement Benefits
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, "Compensation-Retirement Benefits (ASC Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost" ("ASU 2017-07"), which requires employers to report the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the same line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees during the period. Other components of net benefit costs are required to be presented in the statement of operations separately from service costs. In addition, only service costs are eligible for capitalization in assets, when applicable.

The provisions of ASU 2017-07 were adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 retrospectively for the presentation of service costs and other components in the statement of operations, and prospectively for the capitalization of service costs in assets. The adoption had no effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets
In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, "Other Income-Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (ASC Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance & Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets" ("ASU 2017-05"), which requires entities to apply certain recognition and measurement principles in ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC Topic 606)" (see Revenue from Contracts with Customers below) when they derecognize nonfinancial assets and in substance nonfinancial assets through sale or transfer, and the counterparty is not a customer.

The provisions of ASU 2017-05 were adopted on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption had no effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Statement of Cash Flows
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (ASC Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments" ("ASU 2016-15"), which addresses diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments provide guidance on eight specific cash flow issues.

The provisions of ASU 2016-15 were adopted retrospectively on January 1, 2018 and resulted in the reclassification of the Company's cash payments for debt extinguishment costs from Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Cash Flows from Financing Activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of $3 and $1 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The adoption of the remaining provisions of ASU 2016-05 had no effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Share-Based Compensation
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (ASC Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting" ("ASU 2016-09"), which simplifies the accounting for share-based payment award transactions with respect to:

The income tax consequences of awards,
The impact of forfeitures on the recognition of expense for awards,
Classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and
Classification on the statement of cash flows.

The provisions of ASU 2016-09 were adopted by the Company on January 1, 2017 using the transition method prescribed for each applicable provision:

On a prospective basis, all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies related to share-based compensation will be reported in Net income (loss), rather than Additional paid-in capital.  Prior year excess tax benefits will remain in Additional paid-in capital. 
The provision that removed the requirement to delay recognition of excess tax benefits until they reduce taxes payable was required to be adopted on a modified retrospective basis. Upon adoption, this provision resulted in a $15 increase in Deferred income tax assets with a corresponding increase to Retained earnings on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2017, to record previously unrecognized excess tax benefits.
The Company elected to retrospectively adopt the requirement to present cash inflows related to excess tax benefits as operating activities. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company had no excess tax benefits. 
The Company also elected to continue its existing accounting policy of including estimated forfeitures in the calculation of share-based compensation expense.

The adoption of the remaining provisions of ASU 2016-09 had no effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments-Overall (ASC Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("ASU 2016-01"), which requires:

Equity investments (except those consolidated or accounted for under the equity method) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.
Elimination of the disclosure of methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value for financial instruments measured at amortized cost.
The use of the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes.
Separate presentation in other comprehensive income of the portion of the total change in fair value of a liability resulting from a change in own credit risk if the liability is measured at fair value under the fair value option.
Separate presentation on the balance sheet or financial statement notes of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018 using a modified retrospective approach, except for certain provisions that are required to be applied prospectively. The impact to the January 1, 2018 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was a $28 increase, net of tax, to Unappropriated retained earnings with a corresponding decrease of $28, net of tax, to Accumulated other comprehensive income to recognize the unrealized gain associated with Equity securities. The provisions that required prospective adoption had no effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Under previous guidance, prior to January 1, 2018, Equity securities were classified as available for sale with changes in fair value recognized in Other comprehensive income.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognized when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation under the contract. ASU 2014-09 also updated the accounting for certain costs associated with obtaining and fulfilling contracts with customers and requires disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. In addition, the FASB issued various amendments during 2016 to clarify the provisions and implementation guidance of ASU 2014-09. Revenue recognition for insurance contracts and financial instruments is explicitly scoped out of the guidance.

The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption had no impact on revenue recognition. However, the adoption resulted in a $106 increase in Other assets to capitalize costs to obtain and fulfill certain financial services contracts in the Retirement segment and Corporate. This adjustment was offset by a related $22 decrease in Deferred income taxes, resulting in a net $84 increase to Retained earnings (deficit) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2018. In addition, disclosures have been updated to reflect accounting policy changes made as a result of the implementation of ASU 2014-09. (See the Significant Accounting Policies section above.)

Comparative information has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under previous revenue recognition guidance. The following tables summarize the impacts of adopting the provisions of ASU 2014-09 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, adopting the provisions of ASU 2014-09 had no impact on Net cash provided by operating activities.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
March 31, 2018
 
As reported
 
Adjustments
 
Balance without adoption of ASU 2014-09
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
$
1,022

 
$
22

 
$
1,044

Other assets
1,360

 
(106
)
 
1,254

Total assets
$
219,824

 
$
(84
)
 
$
219,740

 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Retained earnings (deficit):
 
 
 
 
 
Unappropriated
$
(12,161
)
 
$
(84
)
 
$
(12,245
)
Total shareholders' equity
$
10,409

 
$
(84
)
 
$
10,325

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
219,824

 
$
(84
)
 
$
219,740



 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
As reported
 
Adjustments*
 
Balance without adoption of ASU 2014-09
Benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
$
700

 
$

 
$
700

Total benefits and expenses
1,946

 

 
1,946

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
21

 

 
21

Income tax expense (benefit)
4

 

 
4

Income (loss) from continuing operations
17

 

 
17

Net income (loss)
446

 

 
446

Net income (loss) available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
446

 
$

 
$
446

*The impact to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was less than $1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Future Adoption of Accounting Pronouncements
Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, "Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (ASC Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" ("ASU 2018-02"), which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the newly enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("Tax Reform"). Stranded tax effects arise because U.S. GAAP requires that the impact of a change in tax laws or rates on deferred tax liabilities and assets be reported in net income, even if related to items recognized within accumulated other comprehensive income. The amount of the reclassification would be based on the difference between the historical corporate income tax rate and the newly enacted 21% corporate income tax rate, applied to deferred tax liabilities and assets reported within accumulated other comprehensive income.

The provisions of ASU 2018-02 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. Initial adoption of ASU 2018-02 may be reported either in the period of adoption or on a retrospective basis in each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate resulting from Tax Reform is recognized. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of ASU 2018-02.

Derivatives & Hedging
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic ASC 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities" ("ASU 2017-12"), which enables entities to better portray risk management activities in their financial statements, as follows:

Expands an entity's ability to hedge nonfinancial and financial risk components and reduces complexity in accounting for fair value hedges of interest rate risk,
Eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and generally requires the entire change in the fair value of a hedging instrument to be presented in the same income statement line as the hedged item,
Eases certain documentation and assessment requirements and modifies the accounting for components excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness, and
Modifies required disclosures.

The provisions of ASU 2017-12 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods, with early adoption permitted. Initial adoption of ASU 2017-12 is required to be reported using a modified retrospective approach, with the exception of the presentation and disclosure requirements which are required to be applied prospectively. The Company is currently in the process of determining the impact of adoption of the provisions of ASU 2017-12.

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


Debt Securities
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, "Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (ASC Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities" ("ASU 2017-08"), which shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium by requiring the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date.

The provisions of ASU 2017-08 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods, with early adoption permitted. Initial adoption of ASU 2017-08 is required to be reported using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently in the process of determining the impact of adoption of the provisions of ASU 2017-08.

Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (ASC Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" ("ASU 2016-13"), which:

Introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments,
Modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities, and
Provides a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination.

The provisions of ASU 2016-13 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Initial adoption of ASU 2016-13 is required to be reported on a modified retrospective basis, with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption, except for certain provisions that are required to be applied prospectively. The Company is currently in the process of determining the impact of adoption of the provisions of ASU 2016-13.

Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (ASC Topic 842)" ("ASU 2016-02"), which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. The lease liability will be measured as the present value of the lease payments, and the asset will be based on the liability. For income statement purposes, expense recognition will depend on the lessee's classification of the lease as either finance, with a front-loaded amortization expense pattern similar to current capital leases, or operating, with a straight-line expense pattern similar to current operating leases. Lessor accounting will be similar to the current model, and lessors will be required to classify leases as operating, direct financing, or sales-type.

ASU 2016-02 also replaces the sale-leaseback guidance to align with the new revenue recognition standard, addresses statement of operation and statement of cash flow classification, and requires additional disclosures for all leases.

The provisions of ASU 2016-02 are effective on a modified retrospective basis for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently in the process of determining the impact of adoption of the provisions of ASU 2016-02.





 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

2.    Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

As noted in the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note, on December 20, 2017, the Company entered into the MTA with VA Capital and Athene (the "Buyers") pursuant to which Venerable will acquire two of the Company’s subsidiaries, VIAC and DSL. The Transaction is expected to close during the second or third quarter of 2018, subject to conditions specified in the MTA, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals, and other conditions. The Transaction will result in the disposition of substantially all of the Company’s CBVA and Annuities businesses.

The purchase price in the transaction will be equal to the difference between the Required Adjusted Book Value (as defined in the MTA) and the Statutory capital in VIAC at closing, after giving effect to certain restructuring and other pre-sale transactions, including the reinsurance of the fixed and fixed indexed annuity business of VIAC. The purchase price for DSL is expected to approximate its carrying value. After the closing, the Company, through its other insurance subsidiaries, will continue to own surplus notes issued by VIAC in an aggregate principal amount of $350 and will acquire a 9.99% equity interest in VA Capital. The receivable for the surplus notes and VIAC's corresponding liability are included in Other assets and Liabilities held for sale, respectively, on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In the summary of major categories of assets and liabilities held for sale below, VIAC's corresponding liability for the surplus notes is included in Notes payable.

Under the terms of the Transaction, VIAC will, prior to the closing of the transaction, undertake certain restructuring transactions with several current affiliates in order to transfer businesses and assets into and out of VIAC.

In connection with the closing, Voya Investment Management Co., LLC ("Voya IM") or its affiliated advisors, will enter into one or more agreements to perform asset management services for Venerable as part of the transaction. As part of the agreements, Voya IM will serve as the preferred asset management partner for Venerable. Under the agreements, subject to certain criteria, Voya IM will manage certain assets, including, for at least five years following the closing of the transaction, certain general account assets. The Company has also agreed to provide certain transitional services to Venerable for up to 24 months after the closing of the Transaction.

The MTA provides for a $105 reverse termination fee that would be payable by VA Capital to the Company if the MTA is terminated in certain circumstances.

The MTA contains limits on the amount of additional capital the Company could be required to contribute to meet any increases in the Required Adjusted Book Value and on the amount of capital in excess of such amount that VA Capital could be required to compensate the Company for if such excess capital were to become trapped in VIAC prior to Transaction closing, in each case subject to certain termination rights.

The Company has determined that the CBVA and Annuities businesses to be disposed of meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale and that the sale represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company’s operations.  Accordingly, the results of operations of the businesses to be sold have been presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and the assets and liabilities of the businesses have been classified as held for sale and segregated for all periods presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. A business classified as held for sale is recorded at the lower of its carrying value or estimated fair value less cost to sell. If the carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value less cost to sell, a loss is recognized. Transactions between the businesses held for sale and businesses in continuing operations that are expected to continue to exist after the disposal are not eliminated to appropriately reflect the continuing operations and the assets, liabilities and results of the businesses held for sale.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The results of discontinued operations are reported in "Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax" in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented. As of December 31, 2017, the Company recorded an estimated loss on sale, net of tax of $2,423 which included estimated transactions costs of $31 as well as the loss of $692 of deferred tax assets to write down the assets of businesses held for sale to fair value less cost to sell as of December 31, 2017. In addition, the Company is required to remeasure the estimated fair value and loss on sale at the end of each quarter until closing of the Transaction. As such, Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 includes a favorable adjustment to the estimated loss on sale of $449, net of tax . The favorable adjustment to the estimated loss on sale for the three months ended March 31, 2018 includes additional estimated transaction costs of $6 as well as a benefit of $58 of deferred tax assets. The estimated transaction costs of $6 recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2018 and those recorded as of December 31, 2017 of $31 represent what the Company expects to incur through and upon closing of the Transaction. The estimated loss on sale, net of tax as of March 31, 2018 of $1,974, which includes the loss of $634 of deferred tax assets represents the excess of the estimated carrying value of the businesses held for sale over the estimated purchase price, which approximates fair value, less cost to sell.

The estimated purchase price and estimated carrying value of VIAC as of the future date of closing, and therefore the estimated loss on sale related to the Transaction are subject to adjustment in future quarters until closing, and may be influenced by, but not limited to the following factors:
Market fluctuations related to equity securities, interest rates, volatility, credit spreads and foreign exchange rates;
The performance of the businesses held for sale and the impact of interest and equity market changes on the Variable Annuity Hedge Program and any other hedging activity the Company may engage in within VIAC;
Changes in the terms of the Transaction, including as the result of subsequent negotiations or as necessary to obtain regulatory approval;
Other changes in the terms of the Transaction due to unanticipated developments; and
Changes in key customers and policyholder behavior as a result of the Transaction or other factors.

The Company is required to remeasure the estimated fair value and loss on sale at the end of each quarter until closing of the Transaction. Changes in the estimated loss on sale that occur prior to closing of the Transaction will be reported as an adjustment to Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, in future quarters prior to closing.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table summarizes the major categories of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
 
March 31,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
Assets:
 
 
 
Investments:
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value
$
20,750

 
$
21,904

Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option
554

 
615

Short-term investments
287

 
352

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of valuation allowance
4,178

 
4,212

Derivatives
1,207

 
1,514

Other investments(1)
357

 
351

Securities pledged
831

 
861

Total investments
28,164

 
29,809

Cash and cash equivalents
545

 
498

Short-term investments under securities loan agreements, including collateral delivered
613

 
473

Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired
917

 
805

Sales inducements
223

 
196

Deferred income taxes
442

 
404

Other assets(2)
455

 
396

Assets held in separate accounts
27,695

 
28,894

Write-down of businesses held for sale to fair value less cost to sell
(1,974
)
 
(2,423
)
Total assets held for sale
$
57,080

 
$
59,052

 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
Future policy benefits and contract owner account balances
$
26,645

 
$
27,065

Payables under securities loan agreement, including collateral held
1,040

 
1,152

Derivatives
707

 
782

Notes payable
350

 
350

Other liabilities
21

 
34

Liabilities related to separate accounts
27,695

 
28,894

Total liabilities held for sale
$
56,458

 
$
58,277

(1) Includes Other investments, Equity securities, Limited Partnerships/corporations and Policy loans.
(2) Includes Other assets, Accrued investment income, Premium receivable and reinsurance recoverable.
 












 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table summarizes the components of Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Revenues:
 
 
 
Net investment income
$
305

 
$
318

Fee income
179

 
213

Premiums
44

 
44

Total net realized capital gains (losses)
(176
)
 
(420
)
Other revenue
6

 
6

Total revenues
358

 
161

Benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders
320

 
329

Operating expenses
54

 
71

Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired
10

 
29

Interest expense
5

 
5

Total benefits and expenses
389

 
434

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
(31
)
 
(273
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
(11
)
 
(111
)
Adjustment to loss on sale, net of tax
449

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
429

 
$
(162
)

For additional information on certain assets, liabilities and other financial information related to businesses held for sale, see the Derivatives Note and the Fair Value Measurements (excluding Consolidated Investments Entities) Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

3.    Investments (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities)

Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities

Available-for-sale and fair value option ("FVO") fixed maturities were as follows as of March 31, 2018:
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Capital Gains
 
Gross Unrealized Capital Losses
 
Embedded Derivatives(2)
 
Fair Value
 
OTTI(3)(4)
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasuries
$
1,875

 
$
392

 
$
3

 
$

 
$
2,264

 
$

U.S. Government agencies and authorities
214

 
44

 

 

 
258

 

State, municipalities and political subdivisions
1,791

 
43

 
19

 

 
1,815

 

U.S. corporate public securities
20,494

 
1,741

 
152

 

 
22,083

 

U.S. corporate private securities
5,633

 
144

 
112

 

 
5,665

 

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
5,357

 
339

 
60

 

 
5,636

 

Foreign corporate private securities(1)
5,114

 
163

 
73

 

 
5,204

 

Residential mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
2,992

 
150

 
53

 
17

 
3,106

 

Non-Agency
1,437

 
103

 
7

 
13

 
1,546

 
15

Total Residential mortgage-backed securities
4,429

 
253

 
60

 
30

 
4,652

 
15

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
2,874

 
35

 
38

 

 
2,871

 

Other asset-backed securities
1,564

 
39

 
5

 

 
1,598

 
3

Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
49,345

 
3,193

 
522

 
30

 
52,046

 
18

Less: Securities pledged
1,724

 
177

 
32

 

 
1,869

 

Total fixed maturities
$
47,621

 
$
3,016

 
$
490

 
$
30

 
$
50,177

 
$
18

(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) Embedded derivatives within fixed maturity securities are reported with the host investment. The changes in fair value of embedded derivatives are reported in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) Represents Other-than-Temporary-Impairments ("OTTI") reported as a component of Other comprehensive income (loss).
(4) Amount excludes $374 of net unrealized gains on impaired available-for-sale securities.



 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Available-for-sale and FVO fixed maturities and equity securities were as follows as of December 31, 2017:
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Capital Gains
 
Gross Unrealized Capital Losses
 
Embedded Derivatives(2)
 
Fair Value
 
OTTI(3)(4)
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasuries
$
2,047

 
$
477

 
$
2

 
$

 
$
2,522

 
$

U.S. Government agencies and authorities
223

 
52

 

 

 
275

 

State, municipalities and political subdivisions
1,856

 
68

 
11

 

 
1,913

 

U.S. corporate public securities
20,857

 
2,451

 
50

 

 
23,258

 

U.S. corporate private securities
5,628

 
255

 
50

 

 
5,833

 

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
5,241

 
493

 
18

 

 
5,716

 

Foreign corporate private securities(1)
4,974

 
251

 
64

 

 
5,161

 
10

Residential mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
2,990

 
164

 
30

 
21

 
3,145

 

Non-Agency
1,257

 
110

 
4

 
16

 
1,379

 
16

Total Residential mortgage-backed securities
4,247

 
274

 
34

 
37

 
4,524

 
16

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
2,646

 
69

 
11

 

 
2,704

 

Other asset-backed securities
1,488

 
43

 
3

 

 
1,528

 
3

Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
49,207

 
4,433

 
243

 
37

 
53,434

 
29

Less: Securities pledged
1,823

 
284

 
20

 

 
2,087

 

Total fixed maturities
47,384

 
4,149

 
223

 
37

 
51,347

 
29

Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
272

 
1

 

 

 
273

 

Preferred stock
81

 
26

 

 

 
107

 

Total equity securities
353

 
27

 

 

 
380

 

Total fixed maturities and equity securities investments
$
47,737

 
$
4,176

 
$
223

 
$
37

 
$
51,727

 
$
29

(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) Embedded derivatives within fixed maturity securities are reported with the host investment. The changes in fair value of embedded derivatives are reported in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) Represents OTTI reported as a component of Other comprehensive income (loss).
(4) Amount excludes $441 of net unrealized gains on impaired available-for-sale securities.




 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturities, including securities pledged, as of March 31, 2018, are shown below by contractual maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities as securities may be restructured, called or prepaid. Mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and Other asset-backed securities ("ABS") are shown separately because they are not due at a single maturity date.
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Due to mature:
 
 
 
One year or less
$
1,050

 
$
1,061

After one year through five years
8,051

 
8,245

After five years through ten years
10,150

 
10,279

After ten years
21,227

 
23,340

Mortgage-backed securities
7,303

 
7,523

Other asset-backed securities
1,564

 
1,598

Fixed maturities, including securities pledged
$
49,345

 
$
52,046


The investment portfolio is monitored to maintain a diversified portfolio on an ongoing basis. Credit risk is mitigated by monitoring concentrations by issuer, sector and geographic stratification and limiting exposure to any one issuer.

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any investments in a single issuer, other than obligations of the U.S. Government and government agencies, with a carrying value in excess of 10% of the Company’s Total shareholders' equity.

The following tables present the composition of the U.S. and foreign corporate securities within the fixed maturity portfolio by industry category as of the dates indicated:
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Capital
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Capital
Losses
 
Fair
Value
March 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Communications
$
2,626

 
$
260

 
$
12

 
$
2,874

Financial
5,166

 
345

 
39

 
5,472

Industrial and other companies
16,233

 
915

 
185

 
16,963

Energy
4,209

 
344

 
63

 
4,490

Utilities
6,289

 
416

 
72

 
6,633

Transportation
1,306

 
82

 
16

 
1,372

Total
$
35,829

 
$
2,362

 
$
387

 
$
37,804

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Communications
$
2,587

 
$
341

 
$
4

 
$
2,924

Financial
5,094

 
487

 
5

 
5,576

Industrial and other companies
16,478

 
1,391

 
98

 
17,771

Energy
4,268

 
459

 
45

 
4,682

Utilities
6,243

 
607

 
22

 
6,828

Transportation
1,295

 
121

 
4

 
1,412

Total
$
35,965

 
$
3,406

 
$
178

 
$
39,193



 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities

The Company's fixed maturities are currently designated as available-for-sale, except those accounted for using the FVO. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 as of January 1, 2018, equity securities were also designated as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value and unrealized capital gains (losses) on these securities are recorded directly in AOCI and presented net of related changes in Deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC"), Value of business acquired ("VOBA") and Deferred income taxes. In addition, certain fixed maturities have embedded derivatives, which are reported with the host contract on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company has elected the FVO for certain of its fixed maturities to better match the measurement of assets and liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Certain collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), primarily interest-only and principal-only strips, are accounted for as hybrid instruments and reported at fair value with changes in the fair value recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company invests in various categories of CMOs, including CMOs that are not agency-backed, that are subject to different degrees of risk from changes in interest rates and defaults. The principal risks inherent in holding CMOs are prepayment and extension risks related to significant decreases and increases in interest rates resulting in the prepayment of principal from the underlying mortgages, either earlier or later than originally anticipated. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, approximately 41.1% and 43.2%, respectively, of the Company's CMO holdings, were invested in the above mentioned types of CMOs such as interest-only or principal-only strips, that are subject to more prepayment and extension risk than traditional CMOs.

Public corporate fixed maturity securities are distinguished from private corporate fixed maturity securities based upon the manner in which they are transacted. Public corporate fixed maturity securities are issued initially through market intermediaries on a registered basis or pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and are traded on the secondary market through brokers acting as principal. Private corporate fixed maturity securities are originally issued by borrowers directly to investors pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, and are traded in the secondary market directly with counterparties, either without the participation of a broker or in agency transactions.

Repurchase Agreements

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any securities pledged in dollar rolls, repurchase agreement transactions or reverse repurchase agreements.

Securities Lending

The Company engages in securities lending whereby certain securities from its portfolio are loaned to other institutions, through a lending agent, for short periods of time. The Company has the right to approve any institution with whom the lending agent transacts on its behalf. Initial collateral is required at a rate of 102% of the market value of the loaned securities. The lending agent retains the collateral and invests it in high quality liquid assets on behalf of the Company. The market value of the loaned securities is monitored on a daily basis with additional collateral obtained or refunded as the market value of the loaned securities fluctuates. The lending agent indemnifies the Company against losses resulting from the failure of a counterparty to return securities pledged where collateral is insufficient to cover the loss. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the fair value of loaned securities was $1,592 and $1,854, respectively, and is included in Securities pledged on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

If cash is received as collateral, the lending agent retains the cash collateral and invests it in short-term liquid assets on behalf of the Company. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, cash collateral retained by the lending agent and invested in short-term liquid assets on the Company's behalf was $1,446 and $1,589, respectively, and is recorded in Short-term investments under securities loan agreements, including collateral delivered on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, liabilities to return collateral of $1,446 and $1,589, respectively, are included in Payables under securities loan agreements, including collateral held on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The Company accepts non-cash collateral in the form of securities. The securities retained as collateral by the lending agent may not be sold or re-pledged, except in the event of default, and are not reflected on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. This collateral generally consists of U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agency securities and MBS pools. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the fair value of securities retained as collateral by the lending agent on the Company’s behalf was $194 and $308, respectively.

The following table presents borrowings under securities lending transactions by class of collateral pledged for the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018 (1)(2)
 
December 31, 2017 (1)(2)
U.S. Treasuries
$
316

 
$
587

U.S. Government agencies and authorities
13

 
5

U.S. corporate public securities
942

 
967

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments
369

 
338

Payables under securities loan agreements
$
1,640

 
$
1,897

(1)As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, borrowings under securities lending transactions include cash collateral of $1,446 and $1,589, respectively.
(2)As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, borrowings under securities lending transactions include non-cash collateral of $194 and $308, respectively.

The Company's securities lending activities are conducted on an overnight basis, and all securities loaned can be recalled at any time. The Company does not offset assets and liabilities associated with its securities lending program.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Unrealized Capital Losses

Unrealized capital losses (including noncredit impairments), along with the fair value of fixed maturity securities, including securities pledged, by market sector and duration were as follows as of March 31, 2018:
 
Six Months or Less
Below Amortized Cost
 
More Than Six
Months and Twelve Months or Less
Below Amortized Cost
 
More Than Twelve
Months Below
Amortized Cost
 
Total
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
U.S. Treasuries
$
96

 
$
2

 
$
7

 
$

 
$
47

 
$
1

 
$
150

 
$
3

State, municipalities and political subdivisions
406

 
5

 
83

 
2

 
218

 
12

 
707

 
19

U.S. corporate public securities
3,905

 
80

 
310

 
25

 
519

 
47

 
4,734

 
152

U.S. corporate private securities
1,457

 
28

 
219

 
12

 
684

 
72

 
2,360

 
112

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments
1,477

 
36

 
85

 
7

 
142

 
17

 
1,704

 
60

Foreign corporate private securities
986

 
18

 
89

 
26

 
319

 
29

 
1,394

 
73

Residential mortgage-backed
659

 
13

 
186

 
11

 
569

 
36

 
1,414

 
60

Commercial mortgage-backed
1,036

 
20

 
346

 
13

 
77

 
5

 
1,459

 
38

Other asset-backed
270

 
1

 
68

 
2

 
40

 
2

 
378

 
5

Total
$
10,292

 
$
203

 
$
1,393

 
$
98

 
$
2,615

 
$
221

 
$
14,300

 
$
522




 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Unrealized capital losses (including noncredit impairments), along with the fair value of fixed maturity securities, including securities pledged, by market sector and duration were as follows as of December 31, 2017:
 
Six Months or Less
Below Amortized Cost
 
More Than Six
Months and Twelve Months or Less
Below Amortized Cost
 
More Than Twelve
Months Below
Amortized Cost
 
Total
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
U.S. Treasuries
$
166

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$
15

 
$

 
$
181

 
$
2

State, municipalities and political subdivisions
356

 
9

 
6

 

 
35

 
2

 
397

 
11

U.S. corporate public securities
1,399

 
47

 
8

 

 
114

 
3

 
1,521

 
50

U.S. corporate private securities
1,068

 
46

 

 

 
84

 
4

 
1,152

 
50

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments
463

 
17

 
6

 

 
26

 
1

 
495

 
18

Foreign corporate private securities
493

 
64

 
9

 

 
8

 

 
510

 
64

Residential mortgage-backed
967

 
32

 
6

 

 
81

 
2

 
1,054

 
34

Commercial mortgage-backed
756

 
10

 
18

 

 
86

 
1

 
860

 
11

Other asset-backed
374

 
3

 
4

 

* 
27

 

 
405

 
3

Total
$
6,042

 
$
230

 
$
57

 
$

 
$
476

 
$
13

 
$
6,575

 
$
243

* Less than $1.

Of the unrealized capital losses aged more than twelve months, the average market value of the related fixed maturities was 92.2% and 97.3% of the average book value as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Unrealized capital losses (including noncredit impairments) in fixed maturities, including securities pledged, for instances in which fair value declined below amortized cost by greater than or less than 20% for consecutive months as indicated in the tables below, were as follows as of the dates indicated:
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
 
Number of Securities
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
March 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months or less below amortized cost
$
11,817

 
$
118

 
$
255

 
$
36

 
1,710

 
19

More than six months and twelve months or less below amortized cost
747

 
1

 
51

 

 
130

 
3

More than twelve months below amortized cost
2,034

 
105

 
146

 
34

 
313

 
20

Total
$
14,598

 
$
224

 
$
452

 
$
70

 
2,153

 
42

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months or less below amortized cost
$
6,126

 
$
196

 
$
148

 
$
82

 
1,098

 
38

More than six months and twelve months or less below amortized cost
48

 

 
1

 

 
14

 

More than twelve months below amortized cost
448

 

 
12

 

 
87

 

Total
$
6,622

 
$
196

 
$
161

 
$
82

 
1,199

 
38


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Unrealized capital losses (including noncredit impairments) in fixed maturities, including securities pledged, by market sector for instances in which fair value declined below amortized cost by greater than or less than 20% were as follows as of the dates indicated:
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
 
Number of Securities
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
March 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasuries
$
153

 
$

 
$
3

 
$

 
26

 

State, municipalities and political subdivisions
726

 

 
19

 

 
176

 

U.S. corporate public securities
4,838

 
48

 
140

 
12

 
695

 
5

U.S. corporate private securities
2,399

 
73

 
89

 
23

 
178

 
2

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments
1,747

 
17

 
56

 
4

 
241

 
3

Foreign corporate private securities
1,397

 
70

 
48

 
25

 
100

 
5

Residential mortgage-backed
1,462

 
12

 
56

 
4

 
382

 
25

Commercial mortgage-backed
1,497

 

 
38

 

 
249

 

Other asset-backed
379

 
4

 
3

 
2

 
106

 
2

Total
$
14,598

 
$
224

 
$
452

 
$
70

 
2,153

 
42

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasuries
$
183

 
$

 
$
2

 
$

 
29

 

State, municipalities and political subdivisions
408

 

 
11

 

 
103

 

U.S. corporate public securities
1,553

 
18

 
45

 
5

 
232

 
2

U.S. corporate private securities
1,129

 
73

 
28

 
22

 
73

 
2

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments
506

 
7

 
16

 
2

 
84

 
1

Foreign corporate private securities
490

 
84

 
16

 
48

 
35

 
6

Residential mortgage-backed
1,075

 
13

 
29

 
5

 
334

 
25

Commercial mortgage-backed
871

 

 
11

 

 
164

 

Other asset-backed
407

 
1

 
3

 

 
145

 
2

Total
$
6,622

 
$
196

 
$
161

 
$
82

 
1,199

 
38




 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following tables summarize loan-to-value, credit enhancement and fixed floating rate details for residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS") and Other ABS in a gross unrealized loss position as of the dates indicated:
 
Loan-to-Value Ratio
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
March 31, 2018
< 20%
 
> 20%
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
RMBS and Other ABS(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency RMBS > 100%
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Non-agency RMBS > 90% - 100%

 



 

Non-agency RMBS 80% - 90%
7

 

 

 

Non-agency RMBS < 80%
443

 

 
7

 

Agency RMBS
1,034

 
12

 
49

 
4

Other ABS (Non-RMBS)
357

 
4

 
3

 
2

Total RMBS and Other ABS
$
1,841

 
$
16

 
$
59

 
$
6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit Enhancement Percentage
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
March 31, 2018
< 20%
 
> 20%
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
RMBS and Other ABS(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency RMBS 10% +
$
257

 
$

 
$
4

 
$

Non-agency RMBS > 5% - 10%
14

 

 

 

Non-agency RMBS > 0% - 5%
174

 

 
2

 

Non-agency RMBS 0%
5

 

 
1

 

Agency RMBS
1,034

 
12

 
49

 
4

Other ABS (Non-RMBS)
357

 
4

 
3

 
2

Total RMBS and Other ABS
$
1,841

 
$
16

 
$
59

 
$
6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed Rate/Floating Rate
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
March 31, 2018
< 20%
 
> 20%
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
Fixed Rate
$
1,169

 
$
6

 
$
36

 
$
2

Floating Rate
672

 
10

 
23

 
4

Total
$
1,841

 
$
16

 
$
59

 
$
6

(1) For purposes of this table, subprime mortgages are included in Non-agency RMBS categories.




 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

 
Loan-to-Value Ratio
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
December 31, 2017
< 20%
 
> 20%
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
RMBS and Other ABS(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-agency RMBS > 100%
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Non-agency RMBS > 90% - 100%

 

 

 

Non-agency RMBS 80% - 90%
13

 

 

 

Non-agency RMBS < 80%
211

 
1

 
4

 

Agency RMBS
878

 
12

 
26

 
4

Other ABS (Non-RMBS)
380

 
1

 
2

 
1

Total RMBS and Other ABS
$
1,482

 
$
14

 
$
32

 
$
5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit Enhancement Percentage
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
December 31, 2017
< 20%
 
> 20%
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
RMBS and Other ABS(1)
 
 
 
Non-agency RMBS 10% +
$
162

 
$

 
$
2

 
$

Non-agency RMBS > 5% - 10%
11

 

 

 

Non-agency RMBS > 0% - 5%
25

 
1

 
1

 

Non-agency RMBS 0%
26

 

 
1

 

Agency RMBS
878

 
12

 
26

 
4

Other ABS (Non-RMBS)
380

 
1

 
2

 
1

Total RMBS and Other ABS
$
1,482

 
$
14

 
$
32

 
$
5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed Rate/Floating Rate
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Capital Losses
December 31, 2017
< 20%
 
> 20%
 
< 20%
 
> 20%
Fixed Rate
$
1,104

 
$
6

 
$
20

 
$
2

Floating Rate
378

 
8

 
12

 
3

Total
$
1,482

 
$
14

 
$
32

 
$
5

(1) For purposes of this table, subprime mortgages are included in Non-agency RMBS categories.

Investments with fair values less than amortized cost are included in the Company's other-than-temporary impairments analysis. Impairments were recognized as disclosed in the "Evaluating Securities for Other-Than-Temporary Impairments" section below. The Company evaluates non-agency RMBS and ABS for "other-than-temporary impairments" each quarter based on actual and projected cash flows, after considering the quality and updated loan-to-value ratios reflecting current home prices of underlying collateral, forecasted loss severity, the payment priority within the tranche structure of the security and amount of any credit enhancements. The Company's assessment of current levels of cash flows compared to estimated cash flows at the time the securities were acquired (typically pre-2008) indicates the amount and the pace of projected cash flows from the underlying collateral has generally been lower and slower, respectively. However, since cash flows are typically projected at a trust level, the impairment review incorporates the security's position within the trust structure as well as credit enhancement remaining in the trust to determine whether an impairment is warranted. Therefore, while lower and slower cash flows will impact the trust, the effect on the valuation of a particular security within the trust will also be dependent upon the trust structure. Where the assessment continues to project full recovery of principal and interest on schedule, the Company has not recorded an impairment. Based on this analysis, the Company determined that the remaining investments in an unrealized loss position were not other-than-temporarily impaired and therefore no further other-than-temporary impairment was necessary.

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


Troubled Debt Restructuring

The Company invests in high quality, well performing portfolios of commercial mortgage loans and private placements. Under certain circumstances, modifications are granted to these contracts. Each modification is evaluated as to whether a troubled debt restructuring has occurred. A modification is a troubled debt restructuring when the borrower is in financial difficulty and the creditor makes concessions. Generally, the types of concessions may include reducing the face amount or maturity amount of the debt as originally stated, reducing the contractual interest rate, extending the maturity date at an interest rate lower than current market interest rates and/or reducing accrued interest. The Company considers the amount, timing and extent of the concession granted in determining any impairment or changes in the specific valuation allowance recorded in connection with the troubled debt restructuring. A valuation allowance may have been recorded prior to the quarter when the loan is modified in a troubled debt restructuring. Accordingly, the carrying value (net of the specific valuation allowance) before and after modification through a troubled debt restructuring may not change significantly, or may increase if the expected recovery is higher than the pre-modification recovery assessment. As of March 31, 2018, the Company did not have any new commercial mortgage loan or private placement troubled debt restructuring. As of December 31, 2017 the Company did not have any new commercial mortgage loan troubled debt restructuring and had one private placement troubled debt restructuring with a pre-modification and post-modification carrying value of $22.

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any commercial mortgage loans or private placements modified in a troubled debt restructuring with a subsequent payment default.

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
 
The Company's mortgage loans on real estate are all commercial mortgage loans held for investment, which are reported at amortized cost, less impairment write-downs and allowance for losses. The Company diversifies its commercial mortgage loan portfolio by geographic region and property type to reduce concentration risk. The Company manages risk when originating commercial mortgage loans by generally lending only up to 75% of the estimated fair value of the underlying real estate. Subsequently, the Company continuously evaluates mortgage loans based on relevant current information including a review of loan-specific credit quality, property characteristics and market trends. Loan performance is monitored on a loan specific basis through the review of submitted appraisals, operating statements, rent revenues and annual inspection reports, among other items. This review ensures properties are performing at a consistent and acceptable level to secure the debt. The components to evaluate debt service coverage are received and reviewed at least annually to determine the level of risk.

The following table summarizes the Company's investment in mortgage loans as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Impaired
 
Non Impaired
 
Total
 
Impaired
 
Non Impaired
 
Total
Commercial mortgage loans
$
4

 
$
8,835

 
$
8,839

 
$
4

 
$
8,685

 
$
8,689

Collective valuation allowance for losses
N/A

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
N/A

 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Total net commercial mortgage loans
$
4

 
$
8,833

 
$
8,837

 
$
4

 
$
8,682

 
$
8,686

N/A - Not Applicable

There were no impairments taken on the mortgage loan portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for losses for commercial mortgage loans for the periods indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Collective valuation allowance for losses, balance at January 1
$
3

 
$
3

Addition to (reduction of) allowance for losses
(1
)
 

Collective valuation allowance for losses, end of period
$
2

 
$
3



 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The carrying values and unpaid principal balances of impaired mortgage loans were as follows as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Impaired loans without allowances for losses
$
4

 
$
4

Less: Allowances for losses on impaired loans

 

Impaired loans, net
$
4

 
$
4

Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans
$
6

 
$
6


As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any impaired loans with allowances for losses.
 
 
 
 
The Company defines delinquent mortgage loans consistent with industry practice as 60 days past due. The Company's policy is to recognize interest income until a loan becomes 90 days delinquent or foreclosure proceedings are commenced, at which point interest accrual is discontinued. Interest accrual is not resumed until the loan is brought current.

There were no mortgage loans in the Company's portfolio in process of foreclosure as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

There were no loans 30 days or less in arrears, with respect to principal and interest as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
 
The following table presents information on the average investment during the period in impaired loans and interest income recognized on impaired and troubled debt restructured loans for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Impaired loans, average investment during the period (amortized cost) (1)
$
4

 
$
5

Interest income recognized on impaired loans, on an accrual basis (1)

 

Interest income recognized on impaired loans, on a cash basis (1)

 

Interest income recognized on troubled debt restructured loans, on an accrual basis

 

(1) Includes amounts for Troubled debt restructured loans.

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, calculated at time of origination, 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 1.0 indicates that a property’s operations do not generate sufficient income to cover debt payments. These ratios are utilized as part of the review process described above.

The following table presents the LTV ratios as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018(1)
 
December 31, 2017(1)
Loan-to-Value Ratio:
 
 
 
0% - 50%
$
860

 
$
849

> 50% - 60%
2,192

 
2,125

> 60% - 70%
5,194

 
5,144

> 70% - 80%
571

 
551

> 80% and above
22

 
20

Total Commercial mortgage loans
$
8,839

 
$
8,689

(1) Balances do not include collective valuation allowance for losses.


 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table presents the DSC ratios as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018 (1)
 
December 31, 2017 (1)
Debt Service Coverage Ratio:
 
 
 
Greater than 1.5x
$
7,015

 
$
7,013

> 1.25x - 1.5x
680

 
655

> 1.0x - 1.25x
976

 
893

Less than 1.0x
142

 
105

Commercial mortgage loans secured by land or construction loans
26

 
23

Total Commercial mortgage loans
$
8,839

 
$
8,689

(1) Balances do not include collective valuation allowance for losses.

Properties collateralizing mortgage loans are geographically dispersed throughout the United States, as well as diversified by property type, as reflected in the following tables as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018 (1)
 
December 31, 2017 (1)
 
Gross Carrying Value
 
% of
Total
 
Gross Carrying Value
 
% of
Total
Commercial Mortgage Loans by U.S. Region:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pacific
$
2,100

 
23.8
%
 
$
2,024

 
23.4
%
South Atlantic
1,792

 
20.3
%
 
1,716

 
19.7
%
Middle Atlantic
1,606

 
18.2
%
 
1,612

 
18.5
%
West South Central
947

 
10.7
%
 
959

 
11.0
%
Mountain
926

 
10.5
%
 
859

 
9.9
%
East North Central
860

 
9.7
%
 
884

 
10.2
%
New England
159

 
1.8
%
 
161

 
1.8
%
West North Central
375

 
4.2
%
 
391

 
4.5
%
East South Central
74

 
0.8
%
 
83

 
1.0
%
Total Commercial mortgage loans
$
8,839

 
100.0
%
 
$
8,689

 
100.0
%
(1) Balances do not include collective valuation allowance for losses.

 
March 31, 2018 (1)
 
December 31, 2017 (1)
 
Gross Carrying Value
 
% of
Total
 
Gross Carrying Value
 
% of
Total
Commercial Mortgage Loans by Property Type:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
2,609

 
29.5
%
 
$
2,587

 
29.7
%
Industrial
2,045

 
23.1
%
 
2,108

 
24.3
%
Apartments
1,958

 
22.2
%
 
1,849

 
21.3
%
Office
1,405

 
15.9
%
 
1,384

 
15.9
%
Hotel/Motel
311

 
3.5
%
 
309

 
3.6
%
Other
425

 
4.8
%
 
364

 
4.2
%
Mixed Use
86

 
1.0
%
 
88

 
1.0
%
Total Commercial mortgage loans
$
8,839

 
100.0
%
 
$
8,689

 
100.0
%
(1) Balances do not include collective valuation allowance for losses.


 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table presents mortgages by year of origination as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018 (1)
 
December 31, 2017 (1)
Year of Origination:
 
 
 
2018
$
372

 
$

2017
1,504

 
1,525

2016
1,417

 
1,428

2015
1,244

 
1,250

2014
1,276

 
1,303

2013
1,275

 
1,287

2012 and prior
1,751

 
1,896

Total Commercial mortgage loans
$
8,839

 
$
8,689

(1) Balances do not include collective valuation allowance for losses.

Evaluating Securities for Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

The Company performs a regular evaluation, on a security-by-security basis, of its available-for-sale securities holdings, including fixed maturity securities in accordance with its impairment policy in order to evaluate whether such investments are other-than-temporarily impaired.

The following tables identify the Company's credit-related and intent-related impairments included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, excluding impairments included in Other comprehensive income (loss) by type for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
Impairment
 
No. of
Securities
 
Impairment
 
No. of
Securities
Foreign corporate private securities(1)
$
14

 
1

 
$

 

Residential mortgage-backed

*
12

 
1

 
28

Commercial mortgage-backed

 

 
1

 
2

Other asset-backed

 

 

*
1

Total
$
14

 
13

 
$
2

 
31

* Less than $1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.

The above tables include $14 and $1 of write-downs related to credit impairments for the three months ended March 31, 2018, and 2017, respectively, in Other-than-temporary impairments, which are recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The remaining $1 in write-downs for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are related to intent impairments. There were immaterial write-downs for the three months ended March 31, 2018 related to intent impairments.

The following table summarizes these intent impairments, which are also recognized in earnings, by type for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
Impairment
 
No. of
Securities
 
Impairment
 
No. of
Securities
Residential mortgage-backed
$

*
3

 
$

*
5

Commercial mortgage-backed

 

 
1

 
2

Total
$

 
3

 
$
1

 
7

* Less than $1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


The Company may sell securities during the period in which fair value has declined below amortized cost for fixed maturities. In certain situations, new factors, including changes in the business environment, can change the Company’s previous intent to continue holding a security. Accordingly, these factors may lead the Company to record additional intent related capital losses.

The following table presents the amount of credit impairments on fixed maturities for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) and the corresponding changes in such amounts for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Balance at January 1
$
40

 
$
55

Additional credit impairments:
 
 
 
On securities previously impaired

 
1

Reductions:
 
 
 
Increase in cash flows

 

Securities sold, matured, prepaid or paid down
16

 
11

Balance at March 31
$
24

 
$
44


Net Investment Income

The following table summarizes Net investment income for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Fixed maturities
$
663

 
$
674

Equity securities
3

 
2

Mortgage loans on real estate
97

 
97

Policy loans
25

 
25

Short-term investments and cash equivalents
4

 
2

Other
49

 
58

Gross investment income
841

 
858

Less: investment expenses
18

 
15

Net investment income
$
823

 
$
843


As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had $2 and $5, respectively, of investments in fixed maturities that did not produce net investment income. Fixed maturities are moved to a non-accrual status when the investment defaults.

Interest income on fixed maturities is recorded when earned using an effective yield method, giving effect to amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Such interest income is recorded in Net investment income in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses)

Net realized capital gains (losses) comprise the difference between the amortized cost of investments and proceeds from sale and redemption, as well as losses incurred due to the credit-related and intent-related other-than-temporary impairment of investments. Realized investment gains and losses are also primarily generated from changes in fair value of embedded derivatives within products and fixed maturities, changes in fair value of fixed maturities recorded at FVO and changes in fair value including accruals on derivative instruments, except for effective cash flow hedges. Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01 as of January 1, 2018, realized

 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

capital gains (losses) also include changes in fair value of equity securities. The cost of the investments on disposal is generally determined based on first-in-first-out ("FIFO") methodology.

Net realized capital gains (losses) were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, including securities pledged
$
(40
)
 
$
(33
)
Fixed maturities, at fair value option
(190
)
 
(83
)
Equity securities
(3
)
 

Derivatives
17

 
40

Embedded derivatives - fixed maturities
(7
)
 
(6
)
Guaranteed benefit derivatives
28

 
(6
)
Other investments
14

 
2

Net realized capital gains (losses)
$
(181
)
 
$
(86
)
After-tax net realized capital gains (losses)
$
(143
)
 
$
(56
)

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the change in the fair value of equity securities still held as of March 31, 2018 was $(3).

Proceeds from the sale of fixed maturities and equity securities, available-for-sale and the related gross realized gains and losses, before tax, were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Proceeds on sales
$
1,580

 
$
1,398

Gross gains
11

 
9

Gross losses
26

 
21


4.    Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company enters into the following types of derivatives:

Interest rate caps and floors: The Company uses interest rate cap contracts to hedge the interest rate exposure arising from duration mismatches between assets and liabilities. Interest rate caps are also used to hedge interest rate exposure if rates rise above a specified level. The Company uses interest rate floor contracts to hedge interest rate exposure if rates decrease below a specified level. The Company pays an upfront premium to purchase these caps and floors. The Company utilizes these contracts in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Interest rate swaps: Interest rate swaps are used by the Company primarily to reduce market risks from changes in interest rates and to alter interest rate exposure arising from mismatches between assets and/or liabilities. Interest rate swaps are also used to hedge the interest rate risk associated with the value of assets it owns or in an anticipation of acquiring them. Using interest rate swaps, the Company agrees with another party to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed rate and floating rate interest payments, calculated by reference to an agreed upon notional principal amount. These transactions are entered into pursuant to master agreements that provide for a single net payment to be made to/from the counterparty at each due date. The Company utilizes these contracts in qualifying hedging relationships as well as non-qualifying hedging relationships.


 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Foreign exchange swaps: The Company uses foreign exchange or currency swaps to reduce the risk of change in the value, yield or cash flows associated with certain foreign denominated invested assets. Foreign exchange swaps represent contracts that require the exchange of foreign currency cash flows against U.S. dollar cash flows at regular periods, typically quarterly or semi-annually. The Company utilizes these contracts in qualifying hedging relationships as well as non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Credit default swaps: Credit default swaps are used to reduce credit loss exposure with respect to certain assets that the Company owns or to assume credit exposure on certain assets that the Company does not own. Payments are made to, or received from, the counterparty at specified intervals. In the event of a default on the underlying credit exposure, the Company will either receive a payment (purchased credit protection) or will be required to make a payment (sold credit protection) equal to the par minus recovery value of the swap contract. Credit default swaps are also used to hedge credit exposure associated with certain variable annuity guarantees. The Company utilizes these contracts in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Total return swaps: The Company uses total return swaps as a hedge against a decrease in variable annuity account values, which are invested in certain indices. Using total return swaps, the Company agrees with another party to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between the economic risk and reward of assets or a market index and the LIBOR rate, calculated by reference to an agreed upon notional principal amount. No cash is exchanged at the onset of the contracts. Cash is paid and received over the life of the contract based upon the terms of the swaps. The Company utilizes these contracts in non-qualifying hedging relationships.
 
Currency forwards: The Company used currency forward contracts to hedge policyholder liabilities associated with the variable annuity contracts which are linked to foreign indices. The currency fluctuations may result in a decrease in account values, which would increase the possibility of the Company incurring an expense for guaranteed benefits in excess of account values. The Company also utilizes currency forward contracts to hedge currency exposure related to its invested assets. The Company utilizes these contracts in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Forwards: The Company uses forward contracts to hedge certain invested assets against movement in interest rates, particularly mortgage rates. The Company uses To Be Announced mortgage-backed securities as an economic hedge against rate movements. The Company utilizes forward contracts in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Futures: Futures contracts are used to hedge against a decrease in certain equity indices. Such decreases may correlate to a decrease in variable annuity account values which would increase the possibility of the Company incurring an expense for guaranteed benefits in excess of account values. The Company also uses interest rate futures contracts to hedge its exposure to market risks due to changes in interest rates. The Company enters into exchange traded futures with regulated futures commissions that are members of the exchange. The Company also posts initial and variation margins, with the exchange, on a daily basis. The Company utilizes exchange-traded futures in non-qualifying hedging relationships. The Company may also use futures contracts as a hedge against an increase in certain equity indices. Such increases may result in increased payments to the holders of fixed index annuity ("FIA") contracts.

Swaptions: A swaption is an option to enter into a swap with a forward starting effective date. The Company uses swaptions to hedge the interest rate exposure associated with the minimum crediting rate and book value guarantees embedded in the retirement products that the Company offers. Increases in interest rates will generate losses on assets that are backing such liabilities. In certain instances, the Company locks in the economic impact of existing purchased swaptions by entering into offsetting written swaptions. The Company pays a premium when it purchases the swaption. The Company utilizes these contracts in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Options: The Company uses options to manage the equity, interest rate and equity volatility risk of the economic liabilities associated with certain variable annuity minimum guaranteed benefits and/or to mitigate certain rebalancing costs resulting from increased volatility. The Company also uses equity options to hedge against an increase in various equity indices, and interest rate options to hedge against an increase in the interest rate benchmarked crediting strategies within FIA contracts. Such increases may result in increased payments to the holders of the FIA and IUL contracts. The Company pays an upfront premium to purchase these options. The Company utilizes these options in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Currency Options:  The Company uses currency option contracts to hedge currency exposure related to its invested assets. The Company utilizes these contracts in non-qualifying hedging relationships.


 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Variance swaps: The Company uses variance swaps to manage equity volatility risk on the economic liabilities associated with certain minimum guaranteed living benefits and/or to mitigate certain rebalancing costs resulting from increased volatility. An increase in the equity volatility results in higher valuations of such liabilities. In an equity variance swap, the Company agrees with another party to exchange amounts in the future, based on the changes in equity volatility over a defined period. The Company utilizes equity variance swaps in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Managed custody guarantees ("MCGs"): The Company issues certain credited rate guarantees on variable fixed income portfolios that represent stand-alone derivatives. The market value is partially determined by, among other things, levels of or changes in interest rates, prepayment rates and credit ratings/spreads.

Embedded derivatives: The Company also invests in certain fixed maturity instruments and has issued certain products that contain embedded derivatives for which market value is at least partially determined by, among other things, levels of or changes in domestic and/or foreign interest rates (short-term or long-term), exchange rates, prepayment rates, equity rates or credit ratings/spreads. In addition, the Company has entered into coinsurance with funds withheld arrangements, which contain embedded derivatives.

The Company's use of derivatives is limited mainly to economic hedging to reduce the Company's exposure to cash flow variability of assets and liabilities, interest rate risk, credit risk, exchange rate risk and equity market risk. It is the Company's policy not to offset amounts recognized for derivative instruments and amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral arising from derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement, which provides the Company with the legal right of offset. However, in accordance with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ("CME") rule changes related to the variation margin payments, effective the first quarter of 2017, the Company is required to adjust the derivative balances with the variation margin payments related to its cleared derivatives executed through CME.

The notional amounts and fair values of derivatives from continuing operations were as follows as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Notional
Amount
 
Asset
Fair
Value
 
Liability
Fair
Value
 
Notional
Amount
 
Asset
Fair
Value
 
Liability
Fair
Value
Derivatives: Qualifying for hedge accounting(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
$
56

 
$

 
$

 
$
56

 
$

 
$

Foreign exchange contracts
678

 
1

 
90

 
625

 

 
60

Derivatives: Non-qualifying for hedge accounting(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
26,518

 
188

 
58

 
27,482

 
173

 
58

Foreign exchange contracts
81

 

 

 
85

 

 
2

Equity contracts
1,596

 
180

 
13

 
1,526

 
198

 
19

Credit contracts
1,805

 
21

 
7

 
1,983

 
26

 
10

Embedded derivatives and Managed custody guarantees:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Within fixed maturity investments
N/A

 
30

 

 
N/A

 
37

 

Within products
N/A

 

 
272

 
N/A

 

 
306

Within reinsurance agreements
N/A

 

 
71

 
N/A

 

 
129

Total
 
 
$
420

 
$
511

 
 
 
$
434

 
$
584

(1) Open derivative contracts are reported as Derivatives assets or liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value.
N/A - Not Applicable


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The notional amounts and fair values of derivatives for businesses held for sale were as follows as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Notional
Amount
 
Asset
Fair
Value
 
Liability
Fair
Value
 
Notional
Amount
 
Asset
Fair
Value
 
Liability
Fair
Value
Derivatives: Qualifying for hedge accounting(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
$
18

 
$

 
$

 
$
18

 
$

 
$

Foreign exchange contracts
236

 

 
34

 
227

 

 
24

Derivatives: Non-qualifying for hedge accounting(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
31,316

 
415

 
255

 
28,412

 
470

 
88

Foreign exchange contracts
15

 

 

 
17

 

 

Equity contracts
36,432

 
791

 
413

 
34,637

 
1,043

 
664

Credit contracts
316

 
1

 
5

 
431

 
1

 
6

Embedded derivatives and Managed custody guarantees:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Within fixed maturity investments
N/A

 
8

 

 
N/A

 
11

 

Within products
N/A

 

 
3,304

 
N/A

 

 
3,400

Total
 
 
$
1,215

 
$
4,011

 
 
 
$
1,525

 
$
4,182

(1) Open derivative contracts are reported as Derivatives assets or liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value.
N/A - Not Applicable

Based on the notional amounts, a substantial portion of the Company’s derivative positions was not designated or did not qualify for hedge accounting as part of a hedging relationship as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The Company utilizes derivative contracts mainly to hedge exposure to variability in cash flows, interest rate risk, credit risk, foreign exchange risk and equity market risk. The majority of derivatives used by the Company are designated as product hedges, which hedge the exposure arising from insurance liabilities or guarantees embedded in the contracts the Company offers through various product lines. These derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting as they do not meet the criteria of being "highly effective" as outlined in ASC Topic 815, but do provide an economic hedge, which is in line with the Company’s risk management objectives. The Company also uses derivatives contracts to hedge its exposure to various risks associated with the investment portfolio. The Company does not seek hedge accounting treatment for certain of these derivatives as they generally do not qualify for hedge accounting due to the criteria required under the portfolio hedging rules outlined in ASC Topic 815. The Company also uses credit default swaps coupled with other investments in order to produce the investment characteristics of otherwise permissible investments that do not qualify as effective accounting hedges under ASC Topic 815.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Although the Company has not elected to net its derivative exposures, the notional amounts and fair values of Over-The-Counter ("OTC") and cleared derivatives excluding exchange traded contracts and forward contracts (To Be Announced mortgage-backed securities) are presented in the tables below as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
Continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional Amount
 
Asset Fair Value
 
Liability Fair Value
Credit contracts
$
1,805

 
$
21

 
$
7

Equity contracts
1,449

 
180

 
13

Foreign exchange contracts
759

 
1

 
90

Interest rate contracts
21,940

 
188

 
58

 
 
 
390

 
168

Counterparty netting(1)
 
 
(89
)
 
(89
)
Cash collateral netting(1)
 
 
(256
)
 
(1
)
Securities collateral netting(1)
 
 
(33
)
 
(76
)
Net receivables/payables
 
 
$
12

 
$
2

(1) Represents the netting of receivable balances with payable balances, net of collateral, for the same counterparty under eligible netting agreements.

 
March 31, 2018
Businesses held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional Amount
 
Asset Fair Value
 
Liability Fair Value
Credit contracts
$
316

 
$
1

 
$
5

Equity contracts
29,939

 
791

 
413

Foreign exchange contracts
251

 

 
34

Interest rate contracts
29,457

 
415

 
255

 
 
 
1,207

 
707

Counterparty netting(1)
 
 
(661
)
 
(661
)
Cash collateral netting(1)
 
 
(470
)
 
(46
)
Securities collateral netting(1)
 
 
(54
)
 

Net receivables/payables
 
 
$
22

 
$

(1) Represents the netting of receivable balances with payable balances, net of collateral, for the same counterparty under eligible netting agreements.



 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

 
December 31, 2017
Continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional Amount
 
Asset Fair Value
 
Liability Fair Value
Credit contracts
$
1,983

 
$
26

 
$
10

Equity contracts
1,382

 
197

 
19

Foreign exchange contracts
710

 

 
62

Interest rate contracts
24,490

 
173

 
57

 
 
 
396

 
148

Counterparty netting(1)
 
 
(100
)
 
(100
)
Cash collateral netting(1)
 
 
(251
)
 

Securities collateral netting(1)
 
 
(37
)
 
(40
)
Net receivables/payables
 
 
$
8

 
$
8

(1) Represents the netting of receivable balances with payable balances, net of collateral, for the same counterparty under eligible netting agreements.

 
December 31, 2017
Businesses held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional Amount
 
Asset Fair Value
 
Liability Fair Value
Credit contracts
$
431

 
$
1

 
$
6

Equity contracts
28,131

 
1,023

 
662

Foreign exchange contracts
244

 

 
24

Interest rate contracts
27,025

 
471

 
88

 
 
 
1,495

 
780

Counterparty netting(1)
 
 
(776
)
 
(776
)
Cash collateral netting(1)
 
 
(676
)
 
(4
)
Securities collateral netting(1)
 
 
(31
)
 

Net receivables/payables
 
 
$
12

 
$

(1) Represents the netting of receivable balances with payable balances, net of collateral, for the same counterparty under eligible netting agreements.

Collateral

Under the terms of the OTC Derivative International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. ("ISDA") agreements, the Company may receive from, or deliver to, counterparties collateral to assure that terms of the ISDA agreements will be met with regard to the Credit Support Annex ("CSA"). The terms of the CSA call for the Company to pay interest on any cash received equal to the Federal Funds rate. To the extent cash collateral is received and delivered, it is included in Payables under securities loan agreements, including collateral held and Short-term investments under securities loan agreements, including collateral delivered, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and is reinvested in short-term investments. Collateral held is used in accordance with the CSA to satisfy any obligations. Investment grade bonds owned by the Company are the source of noncash collateral posted, which is reported in Securities pledged on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Continuing operations: As of March 31, 2018, the Company held $146 and $101 of net cash collateral related to OTC derivative contracts and cleared derivative contracts, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, the Company held $174 and $73 of net cash collateral related to OTC derivative contracts and cleared derivative contracts, respectively. In addition, as of March 31, 2018, the Company delivered $277 of securities and held $37 of securities as collateral. As of December 31, 2017, the Company delivered $233 of securities and held $38 of securities as collateral.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Businesses held for sale: As of March 31, 2018, the Company held $466 and $29 of net cash collateral related to OTC derivative contracts and cleared derivative contracts, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, the Company held $666 and $22 of net cash collateral related to OTC derivative contracts and cleared derivative contracts, respectively. In addition, as of March 31, 2018, the Company delivered $448 of securities and held $66 of securities as collateral. As of December 31, 2017, the Company delivered $477 of securities and held $34 of securities as collateral.

Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives from continuing operations were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Derivatives: Qualifying for hedge accounting(1)
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
$
2

 
$
20

Derivatives: Non-qualifying for hedge accounting(2)
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
21

 
(2
)
Foreign exchange contracts
(2
)
 
(3
)
Equity contracts
(4
)
 
20

Credit contracts

 
4

Embedded derivatives and Managed custody guarantees:
 
 
 
Within fixed maturity investments(2)
(7
)
 
(5
)
Within products(2)
28

 
(6
)
Within reinsurance agreements(3)
55

 
(4
)
Total
$
93

 
$
24

(1) Changes in value for effective fair value hedges are recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses). Changes in fair value upon disposal for effective cash flow hedges are amortized through Net investment income and the ineffective portion is recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, ineffective amounts were immaterial.
(2) Changes in value are included in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) Changes in value are included in Policyholder benefits in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives from discontinued operations were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Derivatives: Qualifying for hedge accounting
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
$
1

 
$
7

Derivatives: Non-qualifying for hedge accounting
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
(228
)
 
(21
)
Foreign exchange contracts

 
(19
)
Equity contracts
3

 
(430
)
Embedded derivatives and Managed custody guarantees:
 
 
 
Within fixed maturity investments
(2
)
 
(2
)
Within products
114

 
97

Total
$
(112
)
 
$
(368
)


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Credit Default Swaps

The Company has entered into various credit default swaps. When credit default swaps are sold, the Company assumes credit exposure to certain assets that it does not own. Credit default swaps may also be purchased to reduce credit exposure in the Company’s portfolio. Credit default swaps involve a transfer of credit risk from one party to another in exchange for periodic payments. As of March 31, 2018, the fair values of credit default swaps of $21 and $7 were included in Derivatives assets and Derivatives liabilities, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2017, the fair values of credit default swaps of $26 and $10 were included in Derivatives assets and Derivatives liabilities, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2018, the maximum potential future net exposure to the Company was $1.4 billion on credit default swap protection sold. As of December 31, 2017, the maximum potential future net exposure to the Company was $1.5 billion on credit default swap protection sold. These instruments are typically written for a maturity period of 5 years and contain no recourse provisions. If the Company's current debt and claims paying ratings were downgraded in the future, the terms in the Company's derivative agreements may be triggered, which could negatively impact overall liquidity.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

5.    Fair Value Measurements (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities)

Fair Value Measurement

The Company categorizes its financial instruments into a three-level hierarchy based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, pursuant to ASU 2011-04, "Fair Value Measurements (ASC Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP" ("ASU 2011-04"). The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the category level is based on the lowest priority level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.

When available, the estimated fair value of financial instruments is based on quoted prices in active markets that are readily and regularly obtainable. When quoted prices in active markets are not available, the determination of estimated fair value is based on market standard valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow methodologies, matrix pricing or other similar techniques.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities from continuing operations measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2018:
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasuries
$
1,683

 
$
581

 
$

 
$
2,264

U.S. Government agencies and authorities

 
258

 

 
258

State, municipalities and political subdivisions

 
1,815

 

 
1,815

U.S. corporate public securities

 
22,047

 
36

 
22,083

U.S. corporate private securities

 
4,517

 
1,148

 
5,665

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)

 
5,624

 
12

 
5,636

Foreign corporate private securities(1)

 
5,025

 
179

 
5,204

Residential mortgage-backed securities

 
4,554

 
98

 
4,652

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 
2,863

 
8

 
2,871

Other asset-backed securities

 
1,399

 
199

 
1,598

Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
1,683

 
48,683

 
1,680

 
52,046

Equity securities
171

 

 
99

 
270

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts

 
188

 

 
188

Foreign exchange contracts

 
1

 

 
1

Equity contracts

 
33

 
147

 
180

Credit contracts

 
17

 
4

 
21

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements
3,064

 
19

 

 
3,083

Assets held in separate accounts
72,847

 
5,091

 
11

 
77,949

Total assets
$
77,765

 
$
54,032

 
$
1,941

 
$
133,738

Percentage of Level to total
58
%
 
40
%
 
2
%
 
100
%
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA
$

 
$

 
$
37

 
$
37

IUL

 

 
150

 
150

GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB(2)

 

 
8

 
8

Stabilizer and MCGs

 

 
77

 
77

Other derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts

 
58

 

 
58

Foreign exchange contracts

 
90

 

 
90

Equity contracts

 
13

 

 
13

Credit contracts

 
7

 

 
7

Embedded derivative on reinsurance

 
71

 

 
71

Total liabilities
$

 
$
239

 
$
272

 
$
511

(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) Guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits with life payouts ("GMWBL"), Guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits ("GMWB") and Guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits ("GMAB").

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities related to businesses held for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2018:
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasuries
$
1,008

 
$
9

 
$

 
$
1,017

U.S. Government agencies and authorities

 
28

 

 
28

State, municipalities and political subdivisions

 
572

 

 
572

U.S. corporate public securities

 
9,214

 
16

 
9,230

U.S. corporate private securities

 
2,397

 
515

 
2,912

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)

 
2,614

 

 
2,614

Foreign corporate private securities(1)

 
2,460

 
85

 
2,545

Residential mortgage-backed securities

 
1,781

 
30

 
1,811

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 
966

 

 
966

Other asset-backed securities

 
414

 
26

 
440

Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
1,008

 
20,455

 
672

 
22,135

Equity securities
12

 

 
11

 
23

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts

 
415

 

 
415

Equity contracts

 
749

 
42

 
791

Credit contracts

 
1

 

 
1

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements
1,358

 
87

 

 
1,445

Assets held in separate accounts
27,695

 

 

 
27,695

Total assets
$
30,073

 
$
21,707

 
$
725

 
$
52,505

Percentage of Level to total
57
%
 
42
%
 
1
%
 
100
%
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA
$

 
$

 
$
2,229

 
$
2,229

GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB

 

 
1,075

 
1,075

Other derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts

 
255

 

 
255

Foreign exchange contracts

 
34

 

 
34

Equity contracts

 
407

 
6

 
413

Credit contracts

 
5

 

 
5

Total liabilities
$

 
$
701

 
$
3,310

 
$
4,011

(1)Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities from continuing operations measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2017:
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasuries
$
1,921

 
$
601

 
$

 
$
2,522

U.S. Government agencies and authorities

 
275

 

 
275

State, municipalities and political subdivisions

 
1,913

 

 
1,913

U.S. corporate public securities

 
23,201

 
57

 
23,258

U.S. corporate private securities

 
4,706

 
1,127

 
5,833

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)

 
5,705

 
11

 
5,716

Foreign corporate private securities(1)

 
4,992

 
169

 
5,161

Residential mortgage-backed securities

 
4,482

 
42

 
4,524

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 
2,687

 
17

 
2,704

Other asset-backed securities

 
1,436

 
92

 
1,528

Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
1,921

 
49,998

 
1,515

 
53,434

Equity securities, available-for-sale
278

 

 
102

 
380

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts

 
173

 

 
173

Equity contracts

 
44

 
154

 
198

Credit contracts

 
21

 
5

 
26

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements
3,277

 
38

 

 
3,315

Assets held in separate accounts
72,535

 
5,059

 
11

 
77,605

Total assets
$
78,011

 
$
55,333

 
$
1,787

 
$
135,131

Percentage of Level to total
58
%
 
41
%
 
1
%
 
100
%
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA
$

 
$

 
$
40

 
$
40

IUL

 

 
159

 
159

GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB

 

 
10

 
10

Stabilizer and MCGs

 

 
97

 
97

Other derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts

 
58

 

 
58

Foreign exchange contracts

 
62

 

 
62

Equity contracts

 
19

 

 
19

Credit contracts

 
10

 

 
10

Embedded derivative on reinsurance

 
129

 

 
129

Total liabilities
$

 
$
278

 
$
306

 
$
584

(1)Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities related to businesses held for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2017:
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasuries
$
993

 
$
8

 
$

 
$
1,001

U.S. Government agencies and authorities

 
32

 

 
32

State, municipalities and political subdivisions

 
587

 

 
587

U.S. corporate public securities

 
9,760

 
22

 
9,782

U.S. corporate private securities

 
2,524

 
503

 
3,027

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)

 
2,825

 

 
2,825

Foreign corporate private securities(1)

 
2,500

 
83

 
2,583

Residential mortgage-backed securities

 
1,889

 
32

 
1,921

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 
1,067

 
10

 
1,077

Other asset-backed securities

 
498

 
47

 
545

Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
993

 
21,690

 
697

 
23,380

Equity securities, available-for-sale
12

 

 
11

 
23

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts

 
470

 

 
470

Equity contracts
19

 
918

 
106

 
1,043

Credit contracts

 
1

 

 
1

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements
1,111

 
212

 

 
1,323

Assets held in separate accounts
28,894

 

 

 
28,894

Total assets
$
31,029

 
$
23,291

 
$
814

 
$
55,134

Percentage of Level to total
56
%
 
42
%
 
2
%
 
100
%
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA
$

 
$

 
$
2,242

 
$
2,242

GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB

 

 
1,158

 
1,158

Other derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts

 
88

 

 
88

Foreign exchange contracts

 
24

 

 
24

Equity contracts
2

 
651

 
11

 
664

Credit contracts

 
6

 

 
6

Total liabilities
$
2

 
$
769

 
$
3,411

 
$
4,182

(1)Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.



 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Valuation of Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at estimated fair value on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The exit price and the transaction (or entry) price will be the same at initial recognition in many circumstances. However, in certain cases, the transaction price may not represent fair value. The fair value of a liability is based on the amount that would be paid to transfer a liability to a third-party with an equal credit standing. Fair value is required to be a market-based measurement that is determined based on a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, from a market participant’s perspective. The Company considers three broad valuation approaches when a quoted price is unavailable: (i) the market approach, (ii) the income approach and (iii) the cost approach. The Company determines the most appropriate valuation technique to use, given the instrument being measured and the availability of sufficient inputs. The Company prioritizes the inputs to fair valuation approaches and allows for the use of unobservable inputs to the extent that observable inputs are not available.

The Company utilizes a number of valuation methodologies to determine the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities in conformity with the concepts of exit price and the fair value hierarchy as prescribed in ASC Topic 820. Valuations are obtained from third-party commercial pricing services, brokers and industry-standard, vendor-provided software that models the value based on market observable inputs. The valuations obtained from third-party commercial pricing services are non-binding. The Company reviews the assumptions and inputs used by third-party commercial pricing services for each reporting period in order to determine an appropriate fair value hierarchy level. The documentation and analysis obtained from third-party commercial pricing services are reviewed by the Company, including in-depth validation procedures confirming the observability of inputs. The valuations are reviewed and validated monthly through the internal valuation committee price variance review, comparisons to internal pricing models, back testing to recent trades or monitoring of trading volumes.

Fixed maturities: The fair values for actively traded marketable bonds are determined based upon the quoted market prices and are classified as Level 1 assets. Assets in this category primarily include certain U.S. Treasury securities.

For fixed maturities classified as Level 2 assets, fair values are determined using a matrix-based market approach, based on prices obtained from third-party commercial pricing services and the Company’s matrix and analytics-based pricing models, which in each case incorporate a variety of market observable information as valuation inputs. The market observable inputs used for these fair value measurements, by fixed maturity asset class, are as follows:

U.S. Treasuries: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being stripped interest and principal U.S. Treasury yield curves that represent a U.S. Treasury zero-coupon curve.

U.S. government agencies and authorities, State, municipalities and political subdivisions: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being U.S. Treasury yield curves, trades of comparable securities, credit spreads off benchmark yields and issuer ratings.

U.S. corporate public securities, Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being benchmark yields, trades of comparable securities, issuer ratings, bids and credit spreads off benchmark yields.

U.S. corporate private securities and Foreign corporate private securities: Fair values are determined using a matrix and analytics-based pricing model. The model incorporates the current level of risk-free interest rates, current corporate credit spreads, credit quality of the issuer and cash flow characteristics of the security. The model also considers a liquidity spread, the value of any collateral, the capital structure of the issuer, the presence of guarantees, and prices and quotes for comparably rated publicly traded securities.

RMBS, CMBS and ABS: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being credit spreads off benchmark yields, prepayment speed assumptions, current and forecasted loss severity, debt service coverage ratios, collateral type, payment priority within tranche and the vintage of the loans underlying the security.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Generally, the Company does not obtain more than one vendor price from pricing services per instrument. The Company uses a hierarchy process in which prices are obtained from a primary vendor and, if that vendor is unable to provide the price, the next vendor in the hierarchy is contacted until a price is obtained or it is determined that a price cannot be obtained from a commercial pricing service. When a price cannot be obtained from a commercial pricing service, independent broker quotes are solicited. Securities priced using independent broker quotes are classified as Level 3.

Broker quotes and prices obtained from pricing services are reviewed and validated through an internal valuation committee price variance review, comparisons to internal pricing models, back testing to recent trades or monitoring of trading volumes. After review, for those instruments where the price is determined to be appropriate, the unadjusted price provided is used for financial statement valuation. If it is determined that the price is questionable, another price may be requested from a different vendor. The internal valuation committee then reviews all prices for the instrument again, along with information from the review, to determine which price best represents exit price for the instrument.

Fair values of privately placed bonds are determined primarily using a matrix-based pricing model and are generally classified as Level 2 assets. The model considers the current level of risk-free interest rates, current corporate spreads, the credit quality of the issuer and cash flow characteristics of the security. Also considered are factors such as the net worth of the borrower, the value of collateral, the capital structure of the borrower, the presence of guarantees and the Company’s evaluation of the borrower’s ability to compete in its relevant market. Using this data, the model generates estimated market values, which the Company considers reflective of the fair value of each privately placed bond.

Equity securities Fair values of publicly traded equity securities are based upon quoted market price and are classified as Level 1 assets. Other equity securities, typically private equities or equity securities not traded on an exchange, are valued by other sources such as analytics or brokers and are classified as Level 2 or Level 3 assets.

Derivatives: Derivatives are carried at fair value, which is determined using the Company’s derivative accounting system in conjunction with observable key financial data from third-party sources, such as yield curves, exchange rates, S&P 500 Index prices, London Interbank Offered Rates ("LIBOR") and Overnight Index Swap ("OIS") rates.The Company uses OIS for valuations of collateralized interest rate derivatives, which are obtained from third-party sources. For those derivatives that are unable to be valued by the accounting system, the Company typically utilizes values established by third-party brokers. Counterparty credit risk is considered and incorporated in the Company’s valuation process through counterparty credit rating requirements and monitoring of overall exposure. It is the Company’s policy to transact only with investment grade counterparties with a credit rating of A- or better. The Company’s nonperformance risk is also considered and incorporated in the Company’s valuation process. Valuations for the Company’s futures and interest rate forward contracts are based on unadjusted quoted prices from an active exchange and, therefore, are classified as Level 1. The Company also has certain credit default swaps and options that are priced by third party vendors or by using models that primarily use market observable inputs, but contain inputs that are not observable to market participants, which have been classified as Level 3. The remaining derivative instruments are valued based on market observable inputs and are classified as Level 2.

Cash and cash equivalents, Short-term investments and Short-term investments under securities loan agreement: The carrying amounts for cash reflect the assets’ fair values. The fair values for cash equivalents and most short-term investments are determined based on quoted market prices. These assets are classified as Level 1. Other short-term investments are valued and classified in the fair value hierarchy consistent with the policies described herein, depending on investment type.

Assets held in separate accounts: Assets held in separate accounts are reported at the quoted fair values of the underlying investments in the separate accounts. The underlying investments include mutual funds, short-term investments and cash, the valuations of which are based upon a quoted market price and are included in Level 1. Fixed maturity valuations are obtained from third-party commercial pricing services and brokers and are classified in the fair value hierarchy consistent with the policy described above for fixed maturities.

Guaranteed benefit derivatives: The Company records reserves for annuity contracts containing GMWBL, GMWB and GMAB riders. The guarantee is an embedded derivative and is required to be accounted for separately from the host variable annuity contract. The fair value of the obligation is calculated based on actuarial and capital market assumptions related to the projected cash flows, including benefits and related contract charges, over the anticipated life of the related contracts. The cash flow estimates

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

are produced by using stochastic techniques under a variety of market return scenarios and other market implied assumptions. These derivatives are classified as Level 3 liabilities in the fair value hierarchy.

The index-crediting feature in the Company's FIA and IUL contracts is an embedded derivative that is required to be accounted for separately from the host contract. The fair value of the obligation is calculated based on actuarial and capital market assumptions related to the projected cash flows, including benefits and related contract charges, over the anticipated life of the related contracts for FIAs and over the current indexed term for IULs. The cash flow estimates are produced by market implied assumptions. These derivatives are classified as Level 3 liabilities in the fair value hierarchy.

The Company records reserves for Stabilizer and MCG contracts containing guaranteed credited rates. The guarantee is treated as an embedded derivative or a stand-alone derivative (depending on the underlying product) and is required to be reported at fair value. The estimated fair value is determined based on the present value of projected future claims, minus the present value of future guaranteed premiums. At inception of the contract, the Company projects a guaranteed premium to be equal to the present value of the projected future claims. The income associated with the contracts is projected using relevant actuarial and capital market assumptions, including benefits and related contract charges, over the anticipated life of the related contracts. The cash flow estimates are produced by using stochastic techniques under a variety of risk neutral scenarios and other market implied assumptions. These derivatives are classified as Level 3 liabilities.

The discount rate used to determine the fair value of the Company's GMAB, GMWB, GMWBL, FIA, IUL and Stabilizer embedded derivative liabilities and the stand-alone derivative for MCG includes an adjustment to reflect the risk that these obligations will not be fulfilled ("nonperformance risk"). The nonperformance risk adjustment incorporates a blend of observable, similarly rated peer holding company credit default swap spreads, adjusted to reflect the credit quality of the individual insurance subsidiary that issued the guarantee, as well as an adjustment to reflect the priority of policyholder claims.

The Company's valuation actuaries are responsible for the policies and procedures for valuing the embedded derivatives, reflecting the capital markets and actuarial valuation inputs and nonperformance risk in the estimate of the fair value of the embedded derivatives. The actuarial and capital market assumptions for each liability are approved by each product's Chief Risk Officer ("CRO"), including an independent annual review by the CRO. Models used to value the embedded derivatives must comply with the Company's governance policies.

Quarterly, an attribution analysis is performed to quantify changes in fair value measurements and a sensitivity analysis is used to analyze the changes. The changes in fair value measurements are also compared to corresponding movements in the hedge target to assess the validity of the attributions. The results of the attribution analysis are reviewed by the valuation actuaries, responsible CFOs, Controllers, CROs and/or others as nominated by management.

Embedded derivatives on reinsurance: The carrying value of embedded derivatives is estimated based upon the change in the fair value of the assets supporting the funds withheld payable under reinsurance agreements. The fair value of the embedded derivative is based on market observable inputs and is classified as Level 2.

Transfers in and out of Level 1 and 2

There were no securities transferred between Level 1 and Level 2 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. The Company's policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period.

Level 3 Financial Instruments

The fair values of certain assets and liabilities are determined using prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement (i.e., Level 3 as defined by ASC Topic 820), including but not limited to liquidity spreads for investments within markets deemed not currently active. These valuations, whether derived internally or obtained from a third-party, use critical assumptions that are not widely available to estimate market participant expectations in valuing the asset or liability. In addition, the Company has determined, for certain financial instruments, an active market is such a significant input to determine fair value that the presence of an inactive market may lead to classification in Level 3. In light of the methodologies employed to obtain the fair values of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3, additional information is presented below.

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following tables summarize the change in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities from continuing operations and transfers in and out of Level 3 for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Fair Value as of January 1
 
Total
Realized/Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Included in:
 
Purchases
 
Issuances
 
Sales
 

Settlements
 
Transfers
into
Level 3(3)
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3(3)
 
Fair Value as of March 31
 
Change In
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings(4)
 
 
Net
Income
 
OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. corporate public securities
$
57

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(21
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
36

 
$

U.S. corporate private securities
1,127

 

 
(26
)
 
31

 

 

 
(22
)
 
38

 

 
1,148

 

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
11

 

 
1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
12

 

Foreign corporate private securities(1)
169

 
(14
)
 
24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
179

 
(14
)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
42

 
(3
)
 

 
64

 

 

 

 

 
(5
)
 
98

 
(3
)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
17

 

 

 
8

 

 

 

 

 
(17
)
 
8

 

Other asset-backed securities
92

 

 
(1
)
 
143

 

 

 
(1
)
 
3

 
(37
)
 
199

 

Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
1,515

 
(17
)
 
(2
)
 
246

 

 
(21
)
 
(23
)
 
41

 
(59
)
 
1,680

 
(17
)

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 (continued)
 
Fair Value as of January 1
 
Total
Realized/Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Included in:
 
Purchases
 
Issuances
 
Sales
 

Settlements
 
Transfers
into
Level 3(3)
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3(3)
 
Fair Value as of March 31
 
Change In
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings(4)
 
 
Net
Income
 
OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
$
102

 
$
(3
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
99

 
$
(3
)
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA(2)
(40
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
3

 

 

 
(37
)
 

IUL(2)
(159
)
 
4

 

 

 
(12
)
 

 
17

 

 

 
(150
)
 

GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB(2)
(10
)
 
2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(8
)
 

Stabilizer and MCGs (2)
(97
)
 
22

 

 

 
(2
)
 

 

 

 

 
(77
)
 

Other derivatives, net
159

 
(2
)
 

 
10

 

 

 
(16
)
 

 

 
151

 
(8
)
Assets held in separate accounts (5)
11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
11

 

(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) All gains and losses on Level 3 liabilities are classified as realized gains (losses) for the purpose of this disclosure because it is impracticable to track realized and unrealized gains (losses) separately on a contract-by contract basis.
These amounts are included in Other net realized gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) The Company's policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period.
(4) For financial instruments still held as of March 31, amounts are included in Net investment income and Total net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(5) The investment income and realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income for separate account assets are offset by an equal amount for separate account liabilities, which results in a net zero impact on Net income (loss) for the Company.











 
55
 


Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following tables summarize the change in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities related to businesses held for sale and transfers in and out of Level 3 for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Fair Value as of January 1
 
Total
Realized/Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Included in:
 
Purchases
 
Issuances
 
Sales
 

Settlements
 
Transfers
into
Level 3(3)
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3(3)
 
Fair Value as of March 31
 
Change In
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings(4)
 
 
Net
Income
 
OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. corporate public securities
$
22

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(6
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
16

 
$

U.S. corporate private securities
503

 

 
(12
)
 
15

 

 

 
(9
)
 
18

 

 
515

 

Foreign corporate private securities(1)
83

 
(10
)
 
12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
85

 
(10
)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
32

 
(2
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
30

 
(2
)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(10
)
 

 

Other asset-backed securities
47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(21
)
 
26

 

Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
697

 
(12
)
 

 
15

 

 
(6
)
 
(9
)
 
18

 
(31
)
 
672

 
(12
)

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 (continued)
 
Fair Value as of January 1
 
Total
Realized/Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Included in:
 
Purchases
 
Issuances
 
Sales
 

Settlements
 
Transfers
into
Level 3(3)
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3(3)
 
Fair Value as of March 31
 
Change In
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings(4)
 
 
Net
Income
 
OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
$
11

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
11

 
$

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA(2)
(2,242
)
 
(5
)
 

 

 
(37
)
 

 
55

 

 

 
(2,229
)
 

GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB(2)
(1,158
)
 
119

 

 

 
(36
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1,075
)
 

Other derivatives, net
95

 
(38
)
 

 
10

 

 

 
(31
)
 

 

 
36

 
(59
)
(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) All gains and losses on Level 3 liabilities are classified as realized gains (losses) for the purpose of this disclosure because it is impracticable to track realized and unrealized gains (losses) separately on a contract-by contract basis.
(3) The Company's policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period.
(4) For financial instruments still held as of March 31, amounts are included in Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(5) The investment income and realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income for separate account assets are offset by an equal amount for separate account liabilities, which results in a net zero impact on Net income (loss) for the Company.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




 
57
 


Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following tables summarize the change in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities from continuing operations and transfers in and out of Level 3 for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Fair Value as of January 1
 
Total
Realized/Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Included in:
 
Purchases
 
Issuances
 
Sales
 

Settlements
 
Transfers
into
Level 3(3)
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3(3)
 
Fair Value as of March 31
 
Change In
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings(4)
 
 
Net
Income
 
OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. corporate public securities
$
12

 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$
13

 
$

 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$
38

 
$

 
$
61

 
$

U.S. corporate private securities
913

 

 

 
70

 

 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 
10

 

 
987

 

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments (1)
12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
12

 

Foreign corporate private securities (1)
305

 

 
(1
)
 
18

 

 

 
(28
)
 

 

 
294

 

Residential mortgage-backed securities
57

 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
10

 

 

 
(1
)
 
1

 

 
64

 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
16

 

 

 
17

 

 

 
(2
)
 

 
(4
)
 
27

 

Other asset-backed securities
53

 

 

 
19

 

 

 
(2
)
 
8

 
(31
)
 
47

 

Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
1,368

 
(2
)
 
(3
)
 
147

 

 
(2
)
 
(38
)
 
57

 
(35
)
 
1,492

 


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (continued)
 
Fair Value as of January 1
 
Total
Realized/Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Included in:
 
Purchases
 
Issuances
 
Sales
 

Settlements
 
Transfers
into
Level 3(3)
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3(3)
 
Fair Value as of March 31
 
Change In
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings(4)
 
 
Net
Income
 
OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities, available-for-sale
$
94

 
$

 
$
1

 
$
8

 
$

 
$
(2
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
101

 
$

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA(2)
(42
)
 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 
1

 

 

 
(42
)
 

IUL(2)
(81
)
 
(29
)
 

 

 
(8
)
 

 
8

 

 

 
(110
)
 

GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB(2)
(18
)
 
3

 

 

 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 
(16
)
 

Stabilizer and MCGs(2)
(150
)
 
21

 

 

 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 
(131
)
 

Other derivatives, net
72

 
27

 

 
6

 

 

 
(3
)
 

 

 
102

 
30

Assets held in separate accounts(5)
5

 

 

 
5

 

 

 

 
2

 

 
12

 

(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) All gains and losses on Level 3 liabilities are classified as realized gains (losses) for the purpose of this disclosure because it is impracticable to track realized and unrealized gains (losses) separately on a contract-by contract basis.
These amounts are included in Other net realized gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) The Company's policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period.
(4) For financial instruments still held as of March 31, amounts are included in Net investment income and Total net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(5) The investment income and realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income for separate account assets are offset by an equal amount for separate account liabilities, which results in a net zero impact on Net income (loss) for the Company.













 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


The following tables summarize the change in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities related to businesses held for sale and transfers in and out of Level 3 for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Fair Value as of January 1
 
Total
Realized/Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Included in:
 
Purchases
 
Issuances
 
Sales
 

Settlements
 
Transfers
into
Level 3(3)
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3(3)
 
Fair Value as of March 31
 
Change In
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings(4)
 
 
Net
Income
 
OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. corporate public securities
$
10

 
$

 
$

 
$
6

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
16

 
$

 
$
32

 
$

U.S. corporate private securities
406

 

 
1

 
45

 

 

 
(1
)
 
2

 

 
453

 

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign corporate private securities (1)
136

 

 
(1
)
 

 

 

 
(12
)
 

 

 
123

 

Residential mortgage-backed securities
15

 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
14

 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
8

 

 

 
7

 

 

 
(1
)
 

 

 
14

 

Other asset-backed securities
31

 

 

 
10

 

 

 
(1
)
 
2

 
(14
)
 
28

 

Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
606

 
(1
)
 

 
68

 

 

 
(15
)
 
20

 
(14
)
 
664

 


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (continued)
 
Fair Value as of January 1
 
Total
Realized/Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Included in:
 
Purchases
 
Issuances
 
Sales
 

Settlements
 
Transfers
into
Level 3(3)
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3(3)
 
Fair Value as of March 31
 
Change In
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings(4)
 
 
Net
Income
 
OCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities, available-for-sale
$
5

 
$

 
$

 
$
6

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
11

 
$

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA(2)
(1,987
)
 
(59
)
 

 

 
(54
)
 

 
41

 

 

 
(2,059
)
 

GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB(2)
(1,512
)
 
156

 

 

 
(37
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1,393
)
 

Other derivatives, net
34

 
36

 

 
7

 

 

 
(20
)
 
4

 

 
61

 
23

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements
5

 

 

 

 

 
(5
)
 

 

 

 

 

(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) All gains and losses on Level 3 liabilities are classified as realized gains (losses) for the purpose of this disclosure because it is impracticable to track realized and unrealized gains (losses) separately on a contract-by contract basis.
(3) The Company's policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period.
(4) For financial instruments still held as of March 31, amounts are included in Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(5) The investment income and realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income for separate account assets are offset by an equal amount for separate account liabilities, which results in a net zero impact on Net income (loss) for the Company.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
61
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the transfers in and out of Level 3 for fixed maturities, other derivatives and separate accounts were due to the variation in inputs relied upon for valuation each quarter. Securities that are primarily valued using independent broker quotes when prices are not available from one of the commercial pricing services are reflected as transfers into Level 3. When securities are valued using more widely available information, the securities are transferred out of Level 3 and into Level 1 or 2, as appropriate.
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs

The Company's Level 3 fair value measurements of its fixed maturities, equity securities and equity and credit derivative contracts are primarily based on broker quotes for which the quantitative detail of the unobservable inputs is neither provided nor reasonably corroborated, thus negating the ability to perform a sensitivity analysis. The Company performs a review of broker quotes by performing a monthly price variance comparison and back tests broker quotes to recent trade prices.

Quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the Company's Level 3 fair value measurements of its guaranteed benefit derivatives is presented in the following sections and table.

Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of GMWBLs, GMWBs and GMABs include long-term equity and interest rate implied volatility, correlations between the rate of return on policyholder funds and between interest rates and equity returns, nonperformance risk, mortality and policyholder behavior assumptions, such as benefit utilization, lapses and partial withdrawals. Such inputs are monitored quarterly.

Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of FIAs include nonperformance risk and policyholder behavior assumptions, such as lapses and partial withdrawals. Such inputs are monitored quarterly.

Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of IULs include nonperformance risk and policyholder behavior assumptions, such as lapses. Such inputs are monitored quarterly.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Stabilizer embedded derivatives and MCG derivative are interest rate implied volatility, nonperformance risk, lapses and policyholder deposits. Such inputs are monitored quarterly.

Following is a description of selected inputs:

Equity / Interest Rate Volatility: A term-structure model is used to approximate implied volatility for the equity indices and swap rates for GMWBL, GMWB and GMAB fair value measurements and swap rates for the Stabilizer and MCG fair value measurements. Where no implied volatility is readily available in the market, an alternative approach is applied based on historical volatility.

Correlations: Integrated interest rate and equity scenarios are used in GMWBL, GMWB and GMAB fair value measurements to better reflect market interest rates and interest rate volatility correlations between equity and fixed income fund groups and between equity fund groups and interest rates. The correlations are based on historical fund returns and swap rates from external sources.

Nonperformance Risk: For the estimate of the fair value of embedded derivatives associated with the Company's product guarantees, the Company uses a blend of observable, similarly rated peer company credit default swap spreads, adjusted to reflect the credit quality of the individual insurance company subsidiary that issued the guarantee and the priority of policyholder claims.

Actuarial Assumptions: Management regularly reviews actuarial assumptions, which are based on the Company's experience and periodically reviewed against industry standards. Industry standards and Company experience may be limited on certain products.


 
62
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table presents the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements for continuing operations and businesses held for sale as of March 31, 2018:
 
 
Range(1)
 
Unobservable Input
 
GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB
 
FIA
 
IUL
 
Stabilizer/MCGs
 
Long-term equity implied volatility
 
15% to 25%

 

 

 

 
Interest rate implied volatility
 
0.1% to 16%

 

 

 
0.1% to 6.5%

 
Correlations between:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Funds
 
-13% to 99%

 

 

 

 
Equity and Fixed Income Funds
 
-38% to 62%

 

 

 

 
Interest Rates and Equity Funds
 
-32% to 26%

 

 

 

 
Nonperformance risk
 
0.07% to 1.1%

 
0.07% to 1.1%

 
0.07% to 0.39%

 
0.07% to 1.1%

 
Actuarial Assumptions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit Utilization
 
70% to 100%

(2) 

 

 

 
Partial Withdrawals
 
0% to 3.4%

(2) 
0% to 7%

 

 

 
Lapses
 
0.1% to 15.3%

(3)(4) 
0% to 56%

(3) 
2% to 10%

 
0% to 50%

(5) 
Policyholder Deposits(6)
 

 

 

 
0% to 50%

(5) 
Mortality
 

(7) 

(7) 

(8) 

 
(1) 
Represents the range of reasonable assumptions that management has used in its fair value calculations.
(2) Those GMWBL policyholders who have elected systematic withdrawals are assumed to continue taking withdrawals. As a percent of policies, approximately 50% are taking systematic withdrawals. The Company assumes that at least 70% of all policies will begin systematic withdrawals either immediately or after a delay period, with 100% utilizing by age 95. The utilization function varies by policyholder age, policy duration and tax status. Interactions with lapse and mortality also affect utilization. The utilization rate for GMWBL and GMWB tends to be lower for younger contract owners and contracts that have not reached their maximum accumulated GMWBL and GMWB benefit amount. There is also a lower utilization rate, though indirectly, for contracts that are less "in the money" (i.e., where the notional benefit amount is in excess of the account value) due to higher lapses. Conversely, the utilization rate tends to be higher for contract owners near or beyond retirement age and contracts that have accumulated their maximum GMWBL or GMWB benefit amount. There is also a higher utilization rate, though indirectly, for contracts which are highly "in the money." The chart below provides the GMWBL account value by current age group and average expected delay times from the associated attained age group as of March 31, 2018 . Due to the benefit utilization assumption for GMWBL/GMWB, the partial withdrawal assumption only applies to GMAB.
 
 
Account Values ($ in billions)
 
 
 
Attained Age Group
 
In the Money
 
Out of the Money
 
Total
 
Average Expected Delay (Years)**
 
< 60
 
$
1.5

 
$

 
$
1.5

 
9.1
 
60-69
 
5.1

 
0.1

 
5.2

 
3.6
 
70+
 
6.4

 
0.2

 
6.6

 
2.2
 
 
 
$
13.0

 
$
0.3

 
$
13.3

 
4.3
 
** For population expected to withdraw in future. Excludes policies taking systematic withdrawals and policies the Company assumes will never withdraw until age 95.
(3) Lapse rates tend to be lower during the contractual surrender charge period and higher after the surrender charge period ends; the highest lapse rates occur in the year immediately after the end of the surrender charge period.
(4) The Company makes dynamic adjustments to lower the lapse rates for contracts that are more "in the money." The table below shows an analysis of policy account values according to whether they are in or out of the surrender charge period or at the shock lapse period and to whether they are "in the money" or "out of the money" as of March 31, 2018. Lapse ranges are based on weighted average ranges of underlying account value exposure.

 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

 
 
 
GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB
 
Moneyness
 
Account Value ($ in billions)
 
Lapse Range
During Surrender Charge Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
In the Money**
 
$

 
0.1% to 4.8%
 
Out of the Money
 

 
0.6% to 5.2%
Shock Lapse Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
In the Money**
 
$
1.1

 
1.7% to 13.9%
 
Out of the Money
 

 
13.9% to 15.3%
After Surrender Charge Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
In the Money**
 
$
11.9

 
0.9% to 6.4%
 
Out of the Money
 
0.8

 
6.4% to 7.1%
** The low end of the range corresponds to policies that are highly "in the money." The high end of the range corresponds to the policies that are close to zero in terms of "in the moneyness."
(5) Stabilizer contracts with recordkeeping agreements have a different range of lapse and policyholder deposit assumptions from Stabilizer (Investment only) and MCG contracts as shown below:
 
Percentage of Plans
 
Overall Range of Lapse Rates
 
Range of Lapse Rates for 85% of Plans
 
Overall Range of Policyholder Deposits
 
Range of Policyholder Deposits for 85% of Plans
Stabilizer (Investment Only) and MCG Contracts
92
%
 
0-25%
 
0-15%
 
0-30%
 
0-15%
Stabilizer with Recordkeeping Agreements
8
%
 
0-50%
 
0-30%
 
0-50%
 
0-25%
Aggregate of all plans
100
%
 
0-50%
 
0-30%
 
0-50%
 
0-25%
(6) Measured as a percentage of assets under management or assets under administration.
(7) The mortality rate is based on the 2012 Individual Annuity Mortality Basic table with mortality improvements.
(8) The mortality rate, along with the associated cost of insurance charges, are based on the 2001 Commissioner's Standard Ordinary table with mortality improvements.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table presents the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements for continuing operations and businesses held for sale as of December 31, 2017:
 
 
Range(1)
Unobservable Input
 
GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB
 
FIA
 
IUL
 
Stabilizer/MCGs
 
Long-term equity implied volatility
 
15% to 25%

 

 

 

 
Interest rate implied volatility
 
0.1% to 16%

 

 

 
0.1% to 6.3%

 
Correlations between:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Funds
 
-13% to 99%

 

 

 

 
Equity and Fixed Income Funds
 
-38% to 62%

 

 

 

 
Interest Rates and Equity Funds
 
-32% to 26%

 

 

 

 
Nonperformance risk
 
0.02% to 1.1%

 
0.02% to 1.1%

 
0.02% to 0.54%

 
0.02% to 1.1%

 
Actuarial Assumptions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit Utilization
 
70% to 100%

(2) 

 

 

 
Partial Withdrawals
 
0% to 3.4%

(2) 
0.5% to 7%

 

 

 
Lapses
 
0.1% to 15.3%

(3)(4) 
0% to 56%

(3) 
2% to 10%

 
0% to 50%

(5) 
Policyholder Deposits(6)
 

 

 

 
0% to 50%

(5) 
Mortality
 

(7) 

(7) 

(8) 

 
(1) 
Represents the range of reasonable assumptions that management has used in its fair value calculations.
(2) 
Those GMWBL policyholders who have elected systematic withdrawals are assumed to continue taking withdrawals. As a percent of policies, approximately 45% are taking systematic withdrawals. The Company assumes that at least 70% of all policies will begin systematic withdrawals either immediately or after a delay period, with 100% utilizing by age 95. The utilization function varies by policyholder age, policy duration and tax status. Interactions with lapse and mortality also affect utilization. The utilization rate for GMWBL and GMWB tends to be lower for younger contract owners and contracts that have not reached their maximum accumulated GMWBL and GMWB benefit amount. There is also a lower utilization rate, though indirectly, for contracts that are less "in the money" (i.e., where the notional benefit amount is in excess of the account value) due to higher lapses. Conversely, the utilization rate tends to be higher for contract owners near or beyond retirement age and contracts that have accumulated their maximum GMWBL or GMWB benefit amount. There is also a higher utilization rate, though indirectly, for contracts which are highly "in the money." The chart below provides the GMWBL account value by current age group and average expected delay times from the associated attained age group as of December 31, 2017. Due to the benefit utilization assumption for GMWBL/GMWB, the partial withdrawal assumption only applies to GMAB.
 
 
Account Values ($ in billions)
 
 
Attained Age Group
 
In the Money
 
Out of the Money
 
Total
 
Average Expected Delay (Years)**
< 60
 
$
1.5

 
$
0.2

 
$
1.7

 
9.0
60-69
 
5.0

 
0.6

 
5.6

 
3.7
70+
 
6.0

 
0.7

 
6.7

 
2.4
 
 
$
12.5

 
$
1.5

 
$
14.0

 
4.4
** For population expected to withdraw in future. Excludes policies taking systematic withdrawals and 15% of policies the Company assumes will never withdraw until age 95.
(3) Lapse rates tend to be lower during the contractual surrender charge period and higher after the surrender charge period ends; the highest lapse rates occur in the year immediately after the end of the surrender charge period.
(4) The Company makes dynamic adjustments to lower the lapse rates for contracts that are more "in the money." The table below shows an analysis of policy account values according to whether they are in or out of the surrender charge period or at the shock lapse period and to whether they are "in the money" or "out of the money" as of December 31, 2017. Lapse ranges are based on weighted average ranges of underlying account value exposure.

 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

 
 
 
GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB
 
Moneyness
 
Account Value ($ in billions)
 
Lapse Range
During Surrender Charge Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
In the Money**
 
$
0.2

 
0.1% to 4.8%
 
Out of the Money
 
0.1

 
0.6% to 5.2%
Shock Lapse Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
In the Money**
 
$
1.5

 
1.7% to 13.9%
 
Out of the Money
 
0.2

 
13.9% to 15.3%
After Surrender Charge Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
In the Money**
 
$
10.7

 
0.9% to 6.4%
 
Out of the Money
 
1.7

 
6.4% to 7.1%
** The low end of the range corresponds to policies that are highly "in the money." The high end of the range corresponds to the policies that are close to zero in terms of "in the moneyness."
(5) Stabilizer contracts with recordkeeping agreements have a different range of lapse and policyholder deposit assumptions from Stabilizer (Investment only) and MCG contracts as shown below:
 
Percentage of Plans
 
Overall Range of Lapse Rates
 
Range of Lapse Rates for 85% of Plans
 
Overall Range of Policyholder Deposits
 
Range of Policyholder Deposits for 85% of Plans
Stabilizer (Investment Only) and MCG Contracts
92
%
 
0-25%
 
0-15%
 
0-30%
 
0-15%
Stabilizer with Recordkeeping Agreements
8
%
 
0-50%
 
0-30%
 
0-50%
 
0-25%
Aggregate of all plans
100
%
 
0-50%
 
0-30%
 
0-50%
 
0-25%
(6) Measured as a percentage of assets under management or assets under administration.
(7) The mortality rate is based on the 2012 Individual Annuity Mortality Basic table with mortality improvements.
(8) The mortality rate, along with the associated cost of insurance charges, are based on the 2001 Commissioner's Standard Ordinary table with mortality improvements.

Generally, the following will cause an increase (decrease) in the GMWBL, GMWB and GMAB embedded derivative fair value liabilities:

An increase (decrease) in long-term equity implied volatility
An increase (decrease) in interest rate implied volatility
An increase (decrease) in equity-interest rate correlations
A decrease (increase) in nonperformance risk
A decrease (increase) in mortality
An increase (decrease) in benefit utilization
A decrease (increase) in lapses

Changes in fund correlations may increase or decrease the fair value depending on the direction of the movement and the mix of funds. Changes in partial withdrawals may increase or decrease the fair value depending on the timing and magnitude of withdrawals.

Generally, the following will cause an increase (decrease) in the FIA and IUL embedded derivative fair value liabilities:

A decrease (increase) in nonperformance risk
A decrease (increase) in lapses


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Generally, the following will cause an increase (decrease) in the derivative and embedded derivative fair value liabilities related to Stabilizer and MCG contracts:

An increase (decrease) in interest rate implied volatility
A decrease (increase) in nonperformance risk
A decrease (increase) in lapses
A decrease (increase) in policyholder deposits

The Company notes the following interrelationships:

Higher long-term equity implied volatility is often correlated with lower equity returns, which will result in higher in-the-moneyness, which in turn, results in lower lapses due to the dynamic lapse component reducing the lapses. This increases the projected number of policies that are available to use the GMWBL benefit and may also increase the fair value of the GMWBL.
Generally, an increase (decrease) in benefit utilization will decrease (increase) lapses for GMWBL and GMWB.
Generally, an increase (decrease) in interest rate volatility will increase (decrease) lapses of Stabilizer and MCG contracts due to dynamic participant behavior.

Other Financial Instruments

The following disclosures are made in accordance with the requirements of ASC Topic 825 which requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

ASC Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments, including insurance contracts and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.

 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments from continuing operations as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged
$
52,046

 
$
52,046

 
$
53,434

 
$
53,434

Equity securities
270

 
270

 
380

 
380

Mortgage loans on real estate
8,837

 
8,854

 
8,686

 
8,748

Policy loans
1,863

 
1,863

 
1,888

 
1,888

Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements
3,083

 
3,083

 
3,315

 
3,315

Derivatives
390

 
390

 
397

 
397

Notes Receivable (1)
350

 
430

 
350

 
445

Other investments
77

 
85

 
47

 
55

Assets held in separate accounts
77,949

 
77,949

 
77,605

 
77,605

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment contract liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities(1)
33,703

 
37,307

 
33,986

 
38,553

Funding agreements with fixed maturities
776

 
782

 
501

 
501

Supplementary contracts, immediate annuities and other
1,233

 
1,228

 
1,275

 
1,285

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA
37

 
37

 
40

 
40

IUL
150

 
150

 
159

 
159

GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB
8

 
8

 
10

 
10

Stabilizer and MCGs
77

 
77

 
97

 
97

Other derivatives
168

 
168

 
149

 
149

Short-term debt

 

 
337

 
337

Long-term debt
3,458

 
3,642

 
3,123

 
3,478

Embedded derivative on reinsurance
71

 
71

 
129

 
129

(1) Included in Other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(2) Certain amounts included in Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities are also reflected within the Guaranteed benefit derivatives section of the table above.

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments related to businesses held for sale as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged
$
22,135

 
$
22,135

 
$
23,380

 
$
23,380

Equity securities
23

 
23

 
23

 
23

Mortgage loans on real estate
4,178

 
4,166

 
4,212

 
4,215

Policy loans
16

 
16

 
17

 
17

Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements
1,445

 
1,445

 
1,323

 
1,323

Derivatives
1,207

 
1,207

 
1,514

 
1,514

Other investments
27

 
27

 
34

 
34

Assets held in separate accounts
27,695

 
27,695

 
28,894

 
28,894

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment contract liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities(1)
19,130

 
18,509

 
19,272

 
18,901

Funding agreements with fixed maturities
421

 
421

 
601

 
601

Supplementary contracts, immediate annuities and other
2,657

 
2,840

 
2,651

 
2,908

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA
2,229

 
2,229

 
2,242

 
2,242

GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB
1,075

 
1,075

 
1,158

 
1,158

Other derivatives
707

 
707

 
782

 
782

Notes Payable
350

 
430

 
350

 
445

(1) Certain amounts included in Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities are also reflected within the Guaranteed benefit derivatives section of the table above.






 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table presents the classifications of financial instruments which are not carried at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Financial Instrument
Classification
Mortgage loans on real estate
Level 3
Policy loans
Level 2
Notes receivable
Level 2
Other investments
Level 2
Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities
Level 3
Funding agreements with fixed maturities
Level 2
Supplementary contracts and immediate annuities
Level 3
Short-term debt and Long-term debt
Level 2
Notes Payable
Level 2

6.    Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired

The following tables present a rollforward of DAC and VOBA for the periods indicated:
 
2018
 
DAC
 
VOBA
 
Total
Balance as of January 1, 2018
$
2,818

 
$
556

 
$
3,374

Deferrals of commissions and expenses
49

 
2

 
51

Amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization, excluding unlocking
(62
)
 
(20
)
 
(82
)
Unlocking(1)
(54
)
 
(26
)
 
(80
)
Interest accrued
46

 
16

(2) 
62

Net amortization included in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(70
)
 
(30
)
 
(100
)
Change due to unrealized capital gains/losses on available-for-sale securities
287

 
157

 
444

Balance as of March 31, 2018
$
3,084

 
$
685

 
$
3,769

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2017
 
DAC
 
VOBA
 
Total
Balance as of January 1, 2017
$
3,186

 
$
811

 
$
3,997

Deferrals of commissions and expenses
64

 
3

 
67

Amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization, excluding unlocking
(106
)
 
(35
)
 
(141
)
Unlocking(1)
1

 
10

 
11

Interest accrued
48

 
18

(2) 
66

Net amortization included in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(57
)
 
(7
)
 
(64
)
Change due to unrealized capital gains/losses on available-for-sale securities
(48
)
 
(23
)
 
(71
)
Balance as of March 31, 2017
$
3,145

 
$
784

 
$
3,929

(1) Includes the impacts of annual review of assumptions which typically occurs in the third quarter; and retrospective and prospective unlocking. Additionally, the 2018 amounts include unfavorable unlocking for DAC and VOBA of $43, associated with an update to assumptions related to customer consents of changes to guaranteed minimum interest rate provisions.
(2) Interest accrued at the following rates for VOBA: 3.8% to 7.4% during 2018 and 4.1% to 7.4% during 2017.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

7.     Share-based Incentive Compensation Plans

The Company has provided equity-based compensation awards to its employees under the ING U.S., Inc. 2013 Omnibus Employee Incentive Plan (the "2013 Omnibus Plan") and the Voya Financial, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Employee Incentive Plan (the "2014 Omnibus Plan"). As of March 31, 2018, common stock reserved and available for issuance under the 2013 Omnibus Plan and the 2014 Omnibus Plan was 344,885 and 6,022,252 shares, respectively.

The Company offers equity-based awards to Voya Financial, Inc. non-employee directors under the Voya Financial, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Non-Employee Director Incentive Plan ("Director Plan”).

Compensation Cost

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense, which includes expenses related to awards granted under the Omnibus Plans and Director Plan for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) awards
$
19

 
$
21

Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards
18

 
14

Stock options
3

 
4

Total share-based compensation expense
40

 
39

Income tax benefit
6

 
13

After-tax share-based compensation expense
$
34

 
$
26



 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Awards Outstanding

The following tables summarize the number of awards outstanding under the Omnibus Plans for the period indicated:
 
RSU Awards
 
PSU Awards
(awards in millions) 
Number of Awards
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Number of Awards
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of January 1, 2018
3.0

 
$
38.42

 
2.2

 
$
35.53

Adjustment for PSU performance factor
N/A

 
N/A

 

*
42.70

Granted
1.0

 
50.52

 
0.8

 
53.21

Vested
(1.4
)
 
38.44

 
(0.3
)
 
42.32

Forfeited

*
38.42

 

*
36.79

Outstanding as of March 31, 2018
2.6

 
$
43.06

 
2.7

 
$
40.11

* Less than 0.1.
 
Stock Options
(awards in millions) 
Number of Awards
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding as of January 1, 2018
3.0

 
$
37.60

Granted

 

Exercised

 

Forfeited

*

Outstanding as of March 31, 2018
3.0

 
$
37.60

Vested, not exercisable, as of March 31, 2018
2.2

 
$
37.60

Vested, exercisable, as of March 31, 2018
0.8

 
37.60

* Less than 0.1.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

8.     Shareholders' Equity

Common Shares

The following table presents the rollforward of common shares used in calculating the weighted average shares utilized in the basic earnings per common share calculation for the periods indicated:
 
Common Shares
 
(shares in millions) 
Issued
 
Held in Treasury
 
Outstanding
 
Balance, January 1, 2017
268.0

 
73.4

 
194.6

 
Common shares issued

*

 

*
Common shares acquired - share repurchase

 
24.4

 
(24.4
)
 
Share-based compensation
2.0

 
0.2

 
1.8

 
Balance, December 31, 2017
270.0

 
98.0

 
172.0

 
Common shares issued

*

 

*
Common shares acquired - share repurchase

 
1.9

 
(1.9
)
 
Share-based compensation
1.7

 
0.2

 
1.5

 
Balance, March 31, 2018
271.7

 
100.1

 
171.6

 
* Less than 0.1.

Share Repurchase Program

From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors authorizes the Company to repurchase shares of its common stock. These authorizations permit stock repurchases up to a prescribed dollar amount and generally may be accomplished through various means, including, without limitation, open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, forward, derivative, or accelerated repurchase, or automatic repurchase transactions, or tender offers. Share repurchase authorizations typically expire if unused by a prescribed date.
On February 1, 2018, the Board of Directors provided its most recent share repurchase authorization, increasing the aggregate amount of the Company’s common stock authorized for repurchase by $500. The current share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2018 (unless extended), and does not obligate the Company to purchase any shares. The authorization for the share repurchase program may be terminated, increased or decreased by the Board of Directors at any time.

On December 26, 2017, the Company entered into a share repurchase arrangement with a third-party financial institution, pursuant to which the Company made an up-front payment of $500 and received initial delivery of 7,821,666 shares during the fourth quarter of 2017. This arrangement closed on March 26, 2018 and an additional 1,947,413 shares were delivered.

Subsequent to March 31, 2018, the Company repurchased 3,187,539 shares through automatic repurchase transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $164.

Warrants

On May 7, 2013, the Company issued to ING Group warrants to purchase up to 26,050,846 shares of the Company's common stock equal in the aggregate to 9.99% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock at that date. The current exercise price of the warrants is $48.75 per share of common stock, subject to adjustments, including for stock dividends, cash dividends in excess of $0.01 per share a quarter, subdivisions, combinations, reclassifications and non-cash distributions. The warrants also provide for, upon the occurrence of certain change of control events affecting the Company, an increase in the number of shares to which a warrant holder will be entitled upon payment of the aggregate exercise price of the warrant. The warrants became exercisable to ING Group and its affiliates on January 1, 2017 and to all other holders starting on the first anniversary of the completion of the IPO (May 7, 2014). The warrants expire on the tenth anniversary of the completion of the IPO (May 7, 2023). The warrants are net share settled, which means that no cash will be payable by a warrant holder in respect of the exercise price

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

of a warrant upon exercise, and are classified as permanent equity. They have been recorded at their fair value determined on the issuance date of May 7, 2013 in the amount of $94 as an addition and reduction to Additional-paid-in-capital. Warrant holders are not entitled to receive dividends. On March 12, 2018, ING Group sold its remaining interests in the warrants and no longer owns any warrants. As of March 31, 2018, no warrants have been exercised.

9.     Earnings per Common Share
The following table presents a reconciliation of Net income (loss) and shares used in calculating basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
(in millions, except for per share data)
2018
 
2017
 
Earnings
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders:
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
17

 
$
20

 
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 
1

 
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders
17

 
19

 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
429

 
(162
)
 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
$
446

 
$
(143
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
Basic
172.3

 
191.7

 
Dilutive Effects:
 
 
 
 
Warrants
1.5

 

(1) 
RSU awards
2.0

 
2.2

 
PSU awards
1.8

 
0.6

 
Stock Options
0.8

 

(2) 
Diluted
178.4

 
194.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
0.10

 
$
0.10

 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
2.49

 
$
(0.85
)
 
Income (loss) available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
2.59

 
$
(0.75
)
 
Diluted
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
0.10

 
$
0.10

 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
2.40

 
$
(0.84
)
 
Income (loss) available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
2.50

 
$
(0.74
)
 
(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2017, weighted average shares used for calculating basic and diluted earnings per share excludes the dilutive impact of warrants, as the inclusion of this equity instrument would be antidilutive to the earnings per share calculation due to "out of the moneyness" in the periods presented. For more information on warrants, see the Shareholders' Equity Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) For the three months ended March 31, 2017, weighted average shares used for calculating basic and diluted earnings per share excludes the dilutive impact of stock options, as the inclusion of this equity instrument would be antidilutive to the earnings per share calculation due to the weighted average unrecognized compensation costs' effect on assumed proceeds for the period presented. For more information on stock options, see the Share-based Incentive Compensation Plans Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


 
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(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

10.    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Shareholders' equity included the following components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI") as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Fixed maturities, net of OTTI
$
3,199

 
$
3,797

Equity securities

 
35

Derivatives
81

 
217

DAC/VOBA adjustment on available-for-sale securities
(918
)
 
(1,176
)
Premium deficiency reserve
(149
)
 

Sales inducements and other intangibles adjustment on available-for-sale securities
(163
)
 
(179
)
Other
(32
)
 
(31
)
Unrealized capital gains (losses), before tax
2,018

 
2,663

Deferred income tax asset (liability)
(520
)
 
(575
)
Net unrealized capital gains (losses)
1,498

 
2,088

Pension and other postretirement benefits liability, net of tax
13

 
24

AOCI
$
1,511

 
$
2,112


 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Changes in AOCI, including the reclassification adjustments recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Before-Tax Amount
 
Income Tax
 
After-Tax Amount
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities
$
(2,212
)
 
$
462

 
$
(1,750
)
Equity securities

(2) 

 

Other
(14
)
 
3

 
(11
)
OTTI
20

 
(4
)
 
16

Adjustments for amounts recognized in Net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
40

 
(8
)
 
32

DAC/VOBA
553

(3) 
(116
)
 
437

Premium deficiency reserve
41

 
(9
)
 
32

Sales inducements
115

 
(24
)
 
91

Change in unrealized gains/losses on available-for-sale securities
(1,457
)
 
304

 
(1,153
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives
(40
)
(1) 
8

 
(32
)
Adjustments related to effective cash flow hedges for amounts recognized in Net investment income in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(6
)
 
1

 
(5
)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on derivatives
(46
)
 
9

 
(37
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability:
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service cost recognized in Operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(3
)
 
1

 
(2
)
Change in pension and other postretirement benefits liability
(3
)
 
1

 
(2
)
Change in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(1,506
)
 
$
314

 
$
(1,192
)
(1) See the Derivative Financial Instruments Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2) Balance reclassified to Retained earnings due to adoption of ASU 2016-01.
(3) See the Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Before-Tax Amount
 
Income Tax
 
After-Tax Amount
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities
$
328

 
$
(114
)
 
$
214

Equity securities
2

 
(1
)
 
1

Other

 

 

OTTI
11

 
(4
)
 
7

Adjustments for amounts recognized in Net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
45

 
(16
)
 
29

DAC/VOBA
(93
)
(2) 
34

 
(59
)
Premium deficiency reserve
54

 
(19
)
 
35

Sales inducements
(10
)
 
3

 
(7
)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on available-for-sale securities
337

 
(117
)
 
220

 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives
(35
)
(1) 
12

 
(23
)
Adjustments related to effective cash flow hedges for amounts recognized in Net investment income in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(6
)
 
2

 
(4
)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on derivatives
(41
)
 
14

 
(27
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability:
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service cost recognized in Operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(3
)
 
1

 
(2
)
Change in pension and other postretirement benefits liability
(3
)
 
1

 
(2
)
Change in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
293

 
$
(102
)
 
$
191

(1) See the Derivative Financial Instruments Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2) See the Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
11.    Income Taxes
 
 
 
 
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Reform"). Tax Reform makes broad changes to U.S. federal tax law, including, but not limited to (1) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%; (2) changing the computations of the dividends received deduction, tax reserves, and deferred acquisition costs; (3) further limiting deductibility of executive compensation; (4) changing how alternative minimum tax credits can be realized; and (5) eliminating the net operating loss ("NOL") carryback and limiting the NOL carryforward deduction to 80% of taxable income for losses arising in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

The SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 ("SAB 118") to address situations where a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting under ASC Topic 740 for certain income tax effects of Tax Reform for the reporting period of enactment. SAB 118 allows the Company to provide a provisional estimate of the impacts of Tax Reform during a measurement period similar to the measurement period used when accounting for business combinations. Adjustments to provisional estimates and additional impacts from Tax Reform must be recorded as they are identified during the measurement period as provided for in SAB 118.


 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

In reliance on SAB 118 in 2017, the Company provisionally remeasured its deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the 21% tax rate at which they are expected to reverse in the future. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded an adjustment to the provisional estimate related to the deductibility of executive compensation and adjusted its calculation of tax reserves. The Company continues to analyze the effects of Tax Reform and will record adjustments and additional impacts from Tax Reform as they are identified during the measurement period as provided for in SAB 118.

The Company uses the estimated annual effective tax rate method in computing its interim tax provision. Certain items, including changes in the realizability of deferred tax assets and changes in liabilities for uncertain tax positions, are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate and the actual tax expense or benefit is reported in the period the related item is incurred.

The Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was 21.0%, which is equal to the statutory rate during the current period.

The Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was 82.3%. The effective tax rate differed from the statutory rate of 35% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 primarily due to the intraperiod tax allocation method for reclassifying discontinued operations.

Tax Regulatory Matters

The Company is currently under audit by the IRS, and it is expected that the examination of tax year 2016 will be finalized within the next twelve months. The Company and the IRS have agreed to participate in the Compliance Assurance Process for the tax years 2016 through 2018.


 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

12.    Financing Agreements

Short-term Debt

As of March 31, 2018, the Company had an immaterial amount of short-term debt borrowings outstanding consisting entirely of the current portion of long-term debt. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had $337 of short-term debt borrowings outstanding consisting entirely of the current portion of long-term debt.

Long-term Debt

The following table summarizes the carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt securities issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
 
Maturity
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
7.25% Voya Holdings Inc. debentures, due 2023(1)
08/15/2023
 
$
143

 
$
143

7.63% Voya Holdings Inc. debentures, due 2026(1)
08/15/2026
 
176

 
186

8.42% Equitable of Iowa Companies Capital Trust II Notes, due 2027
04/01/2027
 
14

 
14

6.97% Voya Holdings Inc. debentures, due 2036(1)
08/15/2036
 
94

 
94

1.00% Windsor Property Loan
06/14/2027
 
5

 
5

5.5% Senior Notes, due 2022
07/15/2022
 
361

 
361

2.9% Senior Notes, due 2018
02/15/2018
 

 
337

5.65% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, due 2053
05/15/2053
 
738

 
738

5.7% Senior Notes, due 2043
07/15/2043
 
395

 
395

3.65% Senior Notes, due 2026
06/15/2026
 
495

 
495

4.8% Senior Notes, due 2046
06/15/2046
 
297

 
296

3.125% Senior Notes, due 2024
07/15/2024
 
396

 
396

4.7% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes, due 2048
01/23/2048
 
344

 

Subtotal
 
 
3,458

 
3,460

Less: Current portion of long-term debt
 
 

 
337

Total
 
 
$
3,458

 
$
3,123

(1) Guaranteed by ING Group.

Senior Notes

On February 15, 2018, the remaining 2.9% Senior Notes due February 15, 2018 (the "2018 Notes") matured and Voya Financial, Inc. paid the remaining principal and interest due.

Junior Subordinated Notes

On January 23, 2018, Voya Financial, Inc. completed an offering, through a private placement, of $350 aggregate principal amount of 4.7% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2048 (the "2048 Notes"). The 2048 Notes are guaranteed on an unsecured, junior subordinated basis by Voya Holdings. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to repay at maturity its 2018 Notes and to pay accrued interest thereon. The remaining proceeds after the repayment of the 2018 Notes were used for general corporate purposes.

Interest is paid on the 2048 Notes semi-annually, in arrears, on each January 23 and July 23, at a fixed rate of 4.7% until January 23, 2028. From January 23, 2028, the 2048 Notes bear interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.084% payable quarterly, in arrears, on January 23, April 23, July 23 and October 23. So long as no event of default with respect to the 2048 Notes has occurred and is continuing, the Company have the right on one or more occasions, to defer the payment of interest on the 2048

 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Notes for one or more consecutive interest periods for up to five years. During the deferral period, interest will continue to accrue at the then-applicable rate and deferred interest will bear additional interest at the then-applicable rate.

At any time following notice of the Company's plan to defer interest and during the period interest is deferred, the Company and its subsidiaries generally, with certain exceptions, may not make payments on or redeem or purchase any shares of the Company's common stock or any of the debt securities or guarantees that rank in liquidation on a parity with or are junior to the 2048 Notes.

The Company may elect to redeem the 2048 Notes (i) in whole at any time or in part on or after January 23, 2028 at a redemption price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. If the notes are not redeemed in whole, $25 of aggregate principal (excluding the principal amount of the 2048 Notes held by the Company, or its affiliates) must remain outstanding after giving effect to the redemption; or (ii) in whole, but not in part, at any time prior to January 23, 2028 within 90 days after the occurrence of a "tax event", a "rating agency event" or a "regulatory capital event," as defined in the 2048 Notes offering memorandum, at a redemption price equal to (a) with respect to a "rating agency event" 102% of their principal amount and (ii) with respect to a "tax event" or a "regulatory capital event," their principal amount, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Pursuant to a registration rights agreement that the Company has entered into with respect to the 2048 Notes, the Company has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement with respect to the 2048 Notes within 320 days from the closing date.

Aetna Notes

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, Voya Holdings repurchased $10 of the outstanding principal amount of 7.63% Debentures due August 15, 2026. In connection with this transaction, the Company incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $3 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, which was recorded in Interest Expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding principal amount of the Aetna Notes was $416, which is guaranteed by ING Group.

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company withdrew $9 of collateral from a control account benefiting ING Group with a third-party collateral agent, thereby decreasing the remaining collateral balance to $222. The collateral may be exchanged at any time upon the posting of any other form of acceptable collateral to the account.

Senior Unsecured Credit Facility Agreement

The Company has a senior unsecured credit facility, with a revolving credit sublimit of $750 and a total LOC capacity of $2.25 billion. The facility expires on May 6, 2021.

On January 24, 2018, the Company further amended the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement ("Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement"), dated as of May 6, 2016, by entering into a Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement ("Second Amendment") with the lenders thereunder. The Second Amendment modifies the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by requiring the Company to maintain a minimum net worth in light of the classification of substantially all of its CBVA and Annuities businesses to businesses held for sale. Upon entering into the MTA for the Transaction, the Company recorded an estimated loss on sale in the fourth quarter of 2017. Consequently, Voya Financial, Inc. is now required to maintain a minimum net worth equal to the greater of (i) $6 billion or (ii) 75% of the Company’s actual net worth as of December 31, 2017 (as calculated in the manner set forth in the Second Amended Credit Agreement). The minimum net worth amount may increase upon any future equity issuances by the Company or if the Transaction does not close. The Second Amendment also provides that, upon the closing of the MTA, the total amount of LOCs that may be issued shall be reduced from $2.25 billion to $1.25 billion. The $750 sublimit available for direct borrowings remains unchanged.

As of March 31, 2018, there were no amounts outstanding as revolving credit borrowings and an immaterial amount of LOCs outstanding under the senior unsecured credit facility.


 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Other Credit Facilities

Effective January 18, 2018, a $500 financing arrangement between Langhorne I, LLC, Voya Financial, Inc. and a third party was cancelled.

Effective January 24, 2018, Security Life of Denver International Limited ("SLDI") and Voya Financial, Inc. entered into an amendment to renew a $175 letter of credit facility agreement with a third-party bank increasing the commitment to $195 and extending the expiration date of the facility from January 24, 2018 to January 24, 2021.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13.    Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

Through the normal course of investment operations, the Company commits to either purchase or sell securities, mortgage loans, or money market instruments, at a specified future date and at a specified price or yield. The inability of counterparties to honor these commitments may result in either a higher or lower replacement cost. Also, there is likely to be a change in the value of the securities underlying the commitments.

For the continuing business, as of March 31, 2018, the Company had off-balance sheet commitments to acquire mortgage loans of $235 and purchase limited partnerships and private placement investments of $1,367, of which $320 related to consolidated investment entities. For the businesses held for sale, as of March 31, 2018, the Company had off-balance sheet commitments to acquire mortgage loans of $91 and purchase limited partnerships and private placement investments of $329, of which $91 related to consolidated investment entities.

Restricted Assets

The Company is required to maintain assets on deposit with various regulatory authorities to support its insurance operations. The Company may also post collateral in connection with certain securities lending, repurchase agreements, funding agreements, credit facilities and derivative transactions. The components of the fair value of the restricted assets were as follows as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Fixed maturity collateral pledged to FHLB (1)
$
947

 
$
602

FHLB restricted stock(2)
85

 
67

Other fixed maturities-state deposits
170

 
175

Cash and cash equivalents
13

 
13

Securities pledged(3)
1,869

 
2,087

Total restricted assets
$
3,084

 
$
2,944

(1) Included in Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Excludes $508 and $691 of collateral pledged related to the businesses held for sale as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
(2) Included in Other investments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3) Includes the fair value of loaned securities of $1,592 and $1,854 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. In addition, as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company delivered securities as collateral of $277 and $233, respectively. Loaned securities and securities delivered as collateral are included in Securities pledged on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Federal Home Loan Bank Funding Agreements

The Company is a member of the FHLB of Des Moines, FHLB of Boston and the FHLB of Topeka and is required to pledge collateral to back funding agreements issued to the FHLB. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had $776 and $501, respectively, in non-putable funding agreements, which are included in Contract owner account balances on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, assets with a market value of approximately $947 and $602, respectively, collateralized the FHLB funding agreements. Assets pledged to the FHLB are included in Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 
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(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


Subsequent to March 31, 2018, the Company issued an additional $125 of funding agreements to the FHLB and pledged assets as required collateral.

Litigation, Regulatory Matters and Loss Contingencies

Litigation, regulatory and other loss contingencies arise in connection with the Company's activities as a diversified financial services firm. The Company is a defendant in a number of litigation matters arising from the conduct of its business, both in the ordinary course and otherwise. In some of these matters, claimants seek to recover very large or indeterminate amounts, including compensatory, punitive, treble and exemplary damages. Modern pleading practice in the U.S. permits considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages and other relief. Claimants are not always required to specify the monetary damages they seek or they may be required only to state an amount sufficient to meet a court's jurisdictional requirements. Moreover, some jurisdictions allow claimants to allege monetary damages that far exceed any reasonably possible verdict. The variability in pleading requirements and past experience demonstrates that the monetary and other relief that may be requested in a lawsuit or claim often bears little relevance to the merits or potential value of a claim. Litigation against the Company includes a variety of claims including negligence, breach of contract, fraud, violation of regulation or statute, breach of fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentation, failure to supervise, elder abuse and other torts.

As with other financial services companies, the Company periodically receives informal and formal requests for information from various state and federal governmental agencies and self-regulatory organizations in connection with inquiries and investigations of the products and practices of the Company or the financial services industry. It is the practice of the Company to cooperate fully in these matters.

The outcome of a litigation or regulatory matter is difficult to predict and the amount or range of potential losses associated with these or other loss contingencies requires significant management judgment. It is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome or to provide reasonably possible losses or ranges of losses for all pending regulatory matters, litigation and other loss contingencies.

While it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain cases could have a material adverse effect upon the Company's financial position, based on information currently known, management believes that neither the outcome of pending litigation and regulatory matters, nor potential liabilities associated with other loss contingencies, are likely to have such an effect. However, given the large and indeterminate amounts sought in certain litigation and the inherent unpredictability of all such matters, it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain of the Company's litigation or regulatory matters, or liabilities arising from other loss contingencies, could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect upon the Company's results of operations or cash flows in a particular quarterly or annual period.

For some matters, the Company is able to estimate a possible range of loss. For such matters in which a loss is probable, an accrual has been made. For matters where the Company, however, believes a loss is reasonably possible, but not probable, no accrual is required. For matters for which an accrual has been made, but there remains a reasonably possible range of loss in excess of the amounts accrued or for matters where no accrual is required, the Company develops an estimate of the unaccrued amounts of the reasonably possible range of losses. As of March 31, 2018, the Company estimates the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses, in excess of any amounts accrued for these matters as of such date, to be up to approximately $50.

For other matters, the Company is currently not able to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss. The Company is often unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss until developments in such matters have provided sufficient information to support an assessment of the range of possible loss, such as quantification of a damage demand from plaintiffs, discovery from plaintiffs and other parties, investigation of factual allegations, rulings by a court on motions or appeals, analysis by experts and the progress of settlement discussions. On a quarterly and annual basis, the Company reviews relevant information with respect to litigation and regulatory contingencies and updates the Company's accruals, disclosures and reasonably possible losses or ranges of loss based on such reviews.

Litigation includes Beeson, et al. v SMMS, Lion Connecticut Holdings, Inc. and ING NAIC (Marin County CA Superior Court, CIV-092545). Thirty-four Plaintiff households (husband/wife/trust) assert that SMMS, which was purchased in 2000 and sold in 2003, breached a duty to monitor the performance of investments that Plaintiffs made with independent financial advisors they met in conjunction with retirement planning seminars presented at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. SMMS recommended the

 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

advisors to Fireman’s Fund as seminar presenters. Some of the seminars were arranged by SMMS. As a result of the performance of their investments, Plaintiffs claim they incurred damages. Fireman’s Fund has asserted breach of contract and concealment claims against SMMS alleging that SMMS failed to fulfill its ongoing obligation to monitor the financial advisors and the investments they recommended to Plaintiffs and by failing to disclose that a primary purpose of the seminars was to develop business for the financial advisors. The Company denied all claims and vigorously defended this case at trial. During trial, the Court ruled that SMMS had duties to Plaintiffs and Fireman’s Fund that it has breached. On December 12, 2014, the Court issued a Statement of Decision in which it awarded damages in the aggregate of $37 to Plaintiffs. On January 7, 2015, the Court made final the award in favor of the Plaintiffs. The Company appealed that judgment. On February 9, 2016, final judgment in favor of Fireman’s Fund was entered in the amount of $13. The Company has appealed that judgment. On March 14, 2018, the California Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decisions and damages awards in full. Under California law, annual post-judgment interest of ten percent applies to those damages awards, resulting in a total expense of $60 incurred by the Company, of which $47 was recorded in the Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018. A petition for re-hearing was filed on March 29, 2018 in order for the Company to petition the California Supreme Court for review of the Court of Appeals’ decision, if it decides to do so. As stated in the Court of Appeals’ decision, the trial court found that ING assumed and retained any liability resulting from SMMS’s conduct. The Company intends to pursue recovery of funds paid for the damages awards and costs of defense under the terms of the applicable insurance coverage policy issued by National Union Fire Insurance Company (“AIG”). AIG has objected to coverage and has reserved all of its rights under the applicable insurance policy.    

Litigation also includes Dezelan v. Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (USDC District of Connecticut, No. 3:16-cv-1251) (filed July 26, 2016), a putative class action in which plaintiff, a participant in a 403(b) Plan, seeks to represent a class of plans whose assets are invested in Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company ("VRIAC") “Group Annuity Contract Stable Value Funds.” Plaintiff alleges that VRIAC has violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA") by charging unreasonable fees and setting its own compensation in connection with stable value products. Plaintiff seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, disgorgement of profits, damages and attorney’s fees. The Company denies the allegations, which it believes are without merit, and intends to defend the case vigorously. On July 19, 2017, the district court granted the Company's motion to dismiss, but permitted the plaintiff to file an amended complaint. The plaintiff has filed a first amended complaint, and the Company has moved to dismiss that complaint.

Litigation also includes Patrico v. Voya Financial, Inc., et al (USDC SDNY, No. 1:16-cv-07070) (filed September 9, 2016), a putative class action in which plaintiff, a participant in a 401(k) Plan, seeks to represent a class of plans “for which Voya or its subsidiaries provide recordkeeping, investment management or investment advisory services and for which Financial Engines provides investment advice to plan participants.” Plaintiff alleges that the Company and its affiliates have violated ERISA by charging unreasonable fees in connection with in-plan investment advice provided in conjunction with Financial Engines, a third-party investment adviser. Plaintiff seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, disgorgement of profits, damages and attorney’s fees. The Company denies the allegations, which it believes are without merit, and intends to defend the case vigorously. On June 20, 2017, the district court granted the Company's motion to dismiss, but permitted the plaintiff to file an amended complaint. The plaintiff has filed a motion for leave to file a first amended complaint, and the Company has opposed that motion. On March 13, 2018, the district court denied the plaintiff’s motion for leave to file an amended complaint and closed the case.

Litigation also includes Goetz v. Voya Financial and Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (USDC District of Delaware, No. 1:17-cv-1289) (filed September 8, 2017), a putative class action in which plaintiff, a participant in a 401(k) plan, seeks to represent other participants in the plan as well as a class of similarly situated plans that "contract with [Voya] for recordkeeping and other services." Plaintiff alleges that "Voya" breached its fiduciary duty to the plan and other plan participants by charging unreasonable and excessive recordkeeping fees, and that "Voya" distributed materially false and misleading 404a-5 administrative and fund fee disclosures to conceal its excessive fees. The Company denies the allegations, which it believes are without merit, and intends to defend the case vigorously. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on January 4, 2018, and the Company filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint on February 8, 2018.

Finally, the life insurance industry has experienced litigation alleging, for example, that insurance companies have breached the terms of their life insurance policies by increasing the insurance rates of the applicable policies inappropriately or by factoring into rate adjustments elements not disclosed under the terms of the applicable policies, and, consequently, unjustly enriched themselves. This litigation is generally known as cost of insurance litigation. Cost of insurance litigation for the Company includes Barnes v. Security Life of Denver (USDC Colorado, No. 1:18-cv-00718) (filed March 27, 2018), a putative class action in which the plaintiff alleges that his insurance policy only permitted the Company to rely upon his expected future mortality experience

 
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(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

to increase his cost of insurance, but the Company instead relied upon other, non-disclosed factors to do so.  Such litigation also includes Cutler v. Voya Financial, Inc. and Reliastar Life Insurance Company (USDC S.D. Florida, No. 1:18-cv-20723) (filed February 23, 2018), in which the plaintiff alleges that his insurance policy only permitted the Company to rely upon his expected future mortality experience to increase his cost of insurance, but the Company instead relied upon other, non-disclosed factors to do so. The Company denies the allegations in each complaint, believes both to be without merit, and intends to defend each case vigorously.

Contingencies related to Performance-based Capital Allocations on Private Equity Funds

Certain performance-based capital allocations related to sponsored private equity funds ("carried interest") are not final until the conclusion of an investment term specified in the relevant asset management contract. As a result, such carried interest, if accrued or paid to the Company during such term, is subject to later adjustment based on subsequent fund performance. If the fund’s cumulative investment return falls below specified investment return hurdles, some or all of the previously accrued carried interest is reversed to the extent that the Company is no longer entitled to the performance-based capital allocation. Should the fund’s cumulative investment return subsequently increase above specified investment return hurdles in future periods, previous reversals could be fully or partially recovered.

As of March 31, 2018, approximately $66 of previously accrued carried interest would be subject to full or partial reversal in future periods if cumulative fund performance hurdles are not maintained throughout the remaining life of the affected funds.

14.     Consolidated Investment Entities

In the normal course of business, the Company provides investment management services to, invests in and has transactions with, various types of investment entities which may be considered VIEs or VOEs. The Company evaluates its involvement with each entity to determine whether consolidation is required.

The Company holds variable interests in certain investment entities in the form of debt or equity investments, as well as the right to receive management fees, performance fees, and carried interest. The Company consolidates certain entities under the VIE guidance when it is determined that the Company is the primary beneficiary. Alternatively, certain entities are consolidated under the VOE guidance when control is obtained through voting rights.

The Company has no right to the benefits from, nor does it bear the risks associated with consolidated investment entities beyond the Company’s direct equity and debt investments in and management fees generated from these entities. Such direct investments amounted to approximately $448 and $442 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. If the Company were to liquidate, the assets held by consolidated investment entities would not be available to the general creditors of the Company as a result of the liquidation.

Consolidated VIEs and VOEs

Collateral Loan Obligations Entities ("CLOs")

The Company is involved in the design, creation, and the ongoing management of CLOs. These entities are created for the purpose of acquiring diversified portfolios of senior secured floating rate leveraged loans, and securitizing these assets by issuing multiple tranches of collateralized debt; thereby providing investors with a broad array of risk and return profiles. Also known as collateralized financing entities under Topic 810, CLOs are variable interest entities by definition.

In return for providing collateral management services, the Company earns investment management fees and contingent performance fees. In addition to earning fee income, the Company often holds an investment in certain of the CLOs it manages, generally within the unrated and most subordinated tranche of each CLO. The fee income earned and investments held are included in the Company's ongoing consolidation assessment for each CLO. The Company was the primary beneficiary of 3 and 4 CLOs as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.


 
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(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Limited Partnerships

The Company invests in and manages various limited partnerships, including private equity funds and hedge funds. These entities have been evaluated by the Company and are determined to be VIEs due to the equity holders, as a group, lacking the characteristics of a controlling financial interest.  

In return for serving as the general partner of and providing investment management services to these entities, the Company earns management fees and carried interest in the normal course of business. Additionally, the Company often holds an investment in each limited partnership it manages, generally in the form of general partner and limited partner interests. The fee income, carried interest, and investments held are included in the Company’s ongoing consolidation analysis for each limited partnership. The Company consolidated 14 funds, which were structured as partnerships, as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

Registered Investment Companies

The Company consolidated one sponsored investment fund accounted for as a VOE as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 because it is the majority investor in the fund, and as such, has a controlling financial interest in the fund.

The following table summarizes the components of the consolidated investment entities as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Assets of Consolidated Investment Entities
 
 
 
VIEs
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
186

 
$
216

Corporate loans, at fair value using the fair value option
769

 
1,089

Limited partnerships/corporations, at fair value
1,714

 
1,714

Other assets
75

 
75

Total VIE assets
2,744

 
3,094

VOEs
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents

 
1

Limited partnerships/corporations, at fair value
82

 
81

Total VOE assets
82

 
82

Total assets of consolidated investment entities
$
2,826

 
$
3,176

 
 
 
 
Liabilities of Consolidated Investment Entities
 
 
 
VIEs
 
 
 
CLO notes, at fair value using the fair value option
$
679

 
$
1,047

Other liabilities
662

 
649

Total VIE liabilities
1,341

 
1,696

VOEs
 
 
 
Other liabilities
6

 
9

Total VOE liabilities
6

 
9

Total liabilities of consolidated investment entities
$
1,347

 
$
1,705


 
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(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


Fair Value Measurement

Upon consolidation, the Company elected to apply the FVO for financial assets and financial liabilities held by CLOs and continued to measure these assets (primarily corporate loans) and liabilities (debt obligations issued by CLOs) at fair value in subsequent periods. The Company has elected the FVO to more closely align its accounting with the economics of its transactions and allows the Company to more effectively align changes in the fair value of CLO assets with a commensurate change in the fair value of CLO liabilities.

Investments held by consolidated private equity funds are measured and reported at fair value in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Changes in the fair value of consolidated investment entities are recorded as a separate line item within Income (loss) related to consolidated investment entities in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The methodology for measuring the fair value of financial assets and liabilities of consolidated investment entities, and the classification of these measurements in the fair value hierarchy is consistent with the methodology and classification applied by the Company to its investment portfolio.

As discussed in more detail below, the Company utilizes valuations obtained from third-party commercial pricing services, brokers and investment sponsors or third-party administrators that supply NAV (or its equivalent) per share used as a practical expedient. The valuations obtained from brokers and third-party commercial pricing services are non-binding. These valuations are reviewed on a monthly or quarterly basis depending on the entity and its underlying investments. Procedures include, but are not limited to, a review of underlying fund investor reports, review of top and worst performing funds requiring further scrutiny, review of variance from prior periods and review of variance from benchmarks, where applicable. In addition, the Company considers both macro and fund specific events that may impact the latest NAV supplied and determines if further adjustments of value should be made. Such changes, if any, are subject to senior management review.

When a price cannot be obtained from a commercial pricing service, independent broker quotes are solicited. Securities priced using independent broker quotes are classified as Level 3. Broker quotes and prices obtained from pricing services are reviewed and validated through an internal valuation committee price variance review, comparisons to internal pricing models, back testing to recent trades or monitoring of trading volumes.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying amounts for cash reflect the assets’ fair values. The fair value for cash equivalents is determined based on quoted market prices. These assets are classified as Level 1.

CLOs

Corporate loans: Corporate loan investments, which comprise the majority of consolidated CLO portfolio collateral, are senior secured corporate loans maturing at various dates between 2018 and 2026, paying interest at LIBOR, EURIBOR or PRIME plus a spread of up to 10.5%. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the unpaid principal balance exceeded the fair value of the corporate loans by approximately $10 and $17, respectively. Less than 1.0% of the collateral assets were in default as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

The fair values for corporate loans are determined using independent commercial pricing services. Fair value measurement based on pricing services may be classified in Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the type, complexity, observability and liquidity of the asset being measured. The inputs used by independent commercial pricing services, such as benchmark yields and credit risk adjustments, are those that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. Hence, the fair value measurement of corporate loans priced by independent pricing service providers is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, there are assets held with CLO portfolios that represent senior level debt of other third party CLOs. These CLO investments are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. See description of fair value process for CLO notes below.


 
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(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

CLO notes: The CLO notes are backed by a diversified loan portfolio consisting primarily of senior secured floating rate leveraged loans. Repayment risk is segmented into tranches with credit ratings of these tranches reflecting both the credit quality of underlying collateral as well as how much protection a given tranche is afforded by tranches that are subordinate to it. The most subordinated tranche bears the first loss and receives the residual payments, if any. The interest rates are generally variable rates based on LIBOR plus a pre-defined spread, which varies from 0.2% for the more senior tranches to 5.4% for the more subordinated tranches. CLO notes mature at various dates between 2022 and 2026 and have a weighted average maturity of 7.9 years as of March 31, 2018. The investors in this debt are not affiliated with the Company and have no recourse to the general credit of the Company for this debt.

The fair values of the CLO notes are measured based on the fair value of the CLO's corporate loans, as the Company uses the measurement alternative available under ASU 2014-13 and determined that the inputs for measuring financial assets are more observable. The CLO notes are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, consistent with the classification of the majority of the CLO financial assets.

The Company reviews the detailed prices including comparisons to prior periods for reasonableness. The Company utilizes a formal pricing challenge process to request a review of any price during which time the vendor examines its assumptions and relevant market inputs to determine if a price change is warranted.

The following narrative indicates the sensitivity of inputs:

Default Rate: An increase (decrease) in the expected default rate would likely increase (decrease) the discount margin (increase risk premium) used to value the CLO investments and CLO notes and, as a result, would potentially decrease the value of the CLO investments and CLO notes.
Recovery Rate: A decrease (increase) in the expected recovery of defaulted assets would potentially decrease (increase) the valuation of CLO investments and CLO notes.
Prepayment Rate: A decrease (increase) in the expected rate of collateral prepayments would potentially decrease (increase) the valuation of CLO investments and CLO notes as the expected weighted average life ("WAL") would increase (decrease).
Discount Margin (spread over LIBOR): An increase (decrease) in the discount margin used to value the CLO investments and CLO notes and would decrease (increase) the value of the CLO investments and CLO notes.

Private Equity Funds

As prescribed in ASC Topic 820, the unit of account for these investments is the interest in the investee fund. The Company owns an undivided interest in the fund portfolio and does not have the ability to dispose of individual assets and liabilities in the fund portfolio. Rather, the Company would be required to redeem or dispose of its entire interest in the investee fund. There is no current active market for interests in underlying private equity funds.

Valuation is generally based on the valuations provided by the fund's general partner or investment manager. The valuations typically reflect the fair value of the Company's capital account balance of each fund investment, including unrealized capital gains (losses), as reported in the financial statements of the respective investee fund as of the respective year end or the latest available date. In circumstances where fair values are not provided, the Company seeks to determine the fair value of fund investments based upon other information provided by the fund's general partner or investment manager or from other sources.

The fair value of securities received in-kind from fund investments is determined based on the restrictions around the securities.

Unrestricted, publicly traded securities are valued at the closing public market price on the reporting date;
Restricted, publicly traded securities may be valued at a discount from the closing public market price on the reporting date, depending on the circumstances; and
Privately held securities are valued by the directors/general partner of the investee fund, based on a variety of factors, including the price of recent transactions in the company's securities and the company's earnings, revenue and book value.

In the case of direct investments or co-investments in private equity companies, the Company initially recognizes investments at cost and subsequently adjusts investments to fair value. On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews the general partner or lead

 
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(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

investor's valuation of the investee company, taking into account other available information, such as indications of a market value through subsequent issues of capital or transactions between third parties, performance of the investee company during the period and public, comparable companies' analysis, where appropriate.

Investments in these funds typically may not be fully redeemed at NAV within 90 days because of inherent restriction on near term redemptions.

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, certain private equity funds maintained term loans and revolving lines of credit of $688. The term loans renew every three years and the revolving lines of credit renew annually; all loans bear interest at LIBOR/EURIBOR plus 150-155 bps. The lines of credit are used for funding transactions before capital is called from investors, as well as for the financing of certain purchases. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, outstanding borrowings amount to $505.

On February 1, 2018, Pomona Investment Fund entered into a three-year revolving credit agreement with Credit Suisse. The initial size of the facility was $8; the loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 325 bps and has a commitment fee of 160 bps. There was no outstanding borrowing as of March 31, 2018.
The borrowings are reflected in Liabilities related to consolidated investment entities - other liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The borrowings are carried at an amount equal to the unpaid principal balance.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy levels of consolidated investment entities as of March 31, 2018:
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
NAV
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
186

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
186

Corporate loans, at fair value using the fair value option

 
769

 

 

 
769

Limited partnerships/corporations, at fair value

 

 

 
1,714

 
1,714

VOEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Limited partnerships/corporations, at fair value

 

 

 
82

 
82

Total assets, at fair value
$
186

 
$
769

 
$

 
$
1,796

 
$
2,751

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLO notes, at fair value using the fair value option
$

 
$
679

 
$

 
$

 
$
679

Total liabilities, at fair value
$

 
$
679

 
$

 
$

 
$
679



 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy levels of consolidated investment entities as of December 31, 2017:
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
NAV
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
216

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
216

Corporate loans, at fair value using the fair value option

 
1,089

 

 

 
1,089

Limited partnerships/corporations, at fair value

 

 

 
1,714

 
1,714

VOEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
1

 

 

 

 
1

Limited partnerships/corporations, at fair value

 

 

 
81

 
81

Total assets, at fair value
$
217

 
$
1,089

 
$

 
$
1,795

 
$
3,101

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLO notes, at fair value using the fair value option
$

 
$
1,047

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,047

Total liabilities, at fair value
$

 
$
1,047

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,047


Transfers of investments out of Level 3 and into Level 2 or Level 1, if any, are recorded as of the beginning of the period in which the transfer occurred. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3 or transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

Deconsolidation of Certain Investment Entities

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company determined it was no longer the primary beneficiary of one consolidated CLO, due to a reduction in the Company’s investment in the CLO. This caused a reduction in the Company's obligation to absorb losses and right to receive benefits of the CLO that could potentially be significant to the CLO. As a result of this determination, the Company deconsolidated one investment entity during the three months ended March 31, 2018. The Company did not deconsolidate any investment entities during the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Nonconsolidated VIEs

CLOs

In addition to the consolidated CLOs, the Company also holds variable interest in certain CLOs that are not consolidated as it has been determined that the Company is not the primary beneficiary. With these CLOs, the Company serves as the investment manager and receives investment management fees and contingent performance fees. Generally, the Company does not hold any interest in the nonconsolidated CLOs but if it does, such ownership has been deemed to be insignificant. The Company has not provided, and is not obligated to provide, any financial or other support to these entities.

The Company reviews its assumptions on a periodic basis to determine if conditions have changed such that the projection of these contingent fees becomes significant enough to reconsider the Company's consolidation status as variable interest holder. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company held $436 and $321 ownership interests, respectively, in unconsolidated CLOs.


 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Limited Partnerships

The Company manages or holds investments in certain private equity funds and hedge funds. With these entities, the Company serves as the investment manager and is entitled to receive at-market investment management fees and at-market contingent performance fees. The Company does not consolidate any of these investment funds for which it is not considered to be the primary beneficiary.

In addition, the Company does not consolidate the funds in which its involvement takes a form of a limited partner interest and is restricted to a role of a passive investor, as a limited partner's interest does not provide the Company with any substantive kick-out or participating rights, nor does it provide the Company with power to direct the activities of the fund.

The following table presents the carrying amounts of the variable interests in VIEs in which the Company concluded that it holds a variable interest, but is not the primary beneficiary as of the dates indicated. The Company determines its maximum exposure to loss to be: (i) the amount invested in the debt or equity of the VIE and (ii) other commitments and guarantees to the VIE.

Variable Interests on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
 Carrying Amount
 
Maximum exposure to loss
 
 Carrying Amount
 
Maximum exposure to loss
Fixed maturities, available for sale
$
436

 
$
436

 
$
321

 
$
321

Limited partnership/corporations
820

 
820

 
784

 
784


Securitizations

The Company invests in various tranches of securitization entities, including RMBS, CMBS and ABS. Through its investments, the Company is not obligated to provide any financial or other support to these entities. Each of the RMBS, CMBS and ABS entities are thinly capitalized by design and considered VIEs. The Company's involvement with these entities is limited to that of a passive investor. The Company has no unilateral right to appoint or remove the servicer, special servicer or investment manager, which are generally viewed to have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the securitization entities' economic performance, in any of these entities, nor does the Company function in any of these roles. The Company, through its investments or other arrangements, does not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. Therefore, the Company is not the primary beneficiary and does not consolidate any of the RMBS, CMBS and ABS entities in which it holds investments. These investments are accounted for as investments available-for-sale as described in the Fair Value Measurements (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities) Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and unrealized capital gains (losses) on these securities are recorded directly in AOCI, except for certain RMBS which are accounted for under the FVO whose change in fair value is reflected in Other net realized gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss on these structured investments is limited to the amount of its investment. Refer to the Investments (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities) Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the carrying amounts and classifications of these assets.

15.     Restructuring

2016 Restructuring

In 2016, the Company began implementing a series of initiatives designed to make it a simpler, more agile company able to deliver an enhanced customer experience ("2016 Restructuring"). These initiatives include an increasing emphasis on less capital-intensive products and the achievement of operational synergies.


 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

On July 31, 2017, the Company executed a variable 5-year information technology services agreement with a third-party service provider at an expected annualized cost of $70 - $90 per year, with a total cumulative 5-year cost of approximately $400, subject to potential reduction as a result of the Organizational Restructuring program discussed below. Included in these costs are approximately $35 of transition costs, which are included in the restructuring amounts below. This initiative, which is a component of the Company’s 2016 Restructuring program, improves expense efficiency and upgrades the Company's technology capabilities. Entry into this agreement resulted in severance, asset write-off, transition and other implementation costs. From inception through completion of these initiatives, the Company expects to incur total restructuring expenses for asset-write off of $16 and transition costs of approximately $35.

In addition to the restructuring expenses incurred above, the reduction in employees from the execution of the contract described above caused the aggregate reduction in employees under the Company's 2016 Restructuring program to trigger an immaterial curtailment and related remeasurement during the three months ended September 30, 2017 of the Company's qualified defined benefit pension plan and active non-qualified defined benefit plan.

Total 2016 Restructuring expenses are reflected in Operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, but excluded from Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes. These expenses are classified as a component of Other adjustments to Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and consequently are not included in the adjusted operating results of the Company's segments.

The expected completion date for all 2016 Restructuring initiatives is the end of 2018. As the Company further develops these initiatives, it will incur additional restructuring expenses in one or more periods through the end of 2018. These costs, which include severance and other costs, cannot currently be estimated but could be material.

The summary below presents 2016 Restructuring expenses, pre-tax, by type of costs incurred, for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Cumulative Amounts Incurred to Date
 
2018
 
Severance benefits
$
6

 
$
66

Asset write-off costs

*
16

Transition costs
5

 
22

Other costs
3

 
26

Total restructuring expenses
$
14

 
$
130

*Less than $1.

The following table presents the accrued liability associated with 2016 Restructuring expenses as of March 31, 2018:
 
Severance Benefits
 
Transition Costs
 
Other Costs
 
Total
Accrued liability as of January 1, 2018
$
30

 
$
17

 
$
3

 
$
50

Provision
7

 
5

 
3

 
15

Payments
(11
)
 
(9
)
 
(4
)
 
(24
)
Other adjustments(1)
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
Accrued liability as of March 31, 2018
$
25

 
$
13

 
$
2

(2) 
$
40

(1)Represents net write-downs of accruals, not associated with payments.
(2)Represents services performed but not yet paid.


 
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(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Organizational Restructuring

As a result of the Company's entry into the Transaction, it is undertaking further restructuring efforts to execute the Transaction and reduce stranded expenses associated with its CBVA and fixed and fixed indexed annuities businesses, as well as its corporate and shared services functions ("Organizational Restructuring"). These activities have and will result in recognition of severance and other restructuring expenses. Restructuring expenses that are directly related to the preparation for and execution of the Transaction are included in discontinued operations. Other restructuring expenses arising from related organizational restructuring are included in continuing operations.

Total Organizational Restructuring expenses include an adjustment of $(2) which is reflected in Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Through the closing of the Transaction, the Company anticipates incurring additional restructuring expenses, directly related to the disposition. These costs, which include severance, transition and other costs, cannot currently be estimated but could be material. Refer to the Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations Note to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Total Organizational Restructuring expenses also include $5 associated with continuing operations, which are reflected in Operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, but excluded from Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes. In addition to restructuring expenses associated with discontinued operations, the Company will develop and approve additional Organizational Restructuring initiatives to simplify the organization as a result of the Transaction, and expects to incur restructuring expenses associated with continuing operations in one or more periods through the end of 2019. These costs, which include severance, transition and other costs, cannot currently be estimated but could be material.

The summary below presents Organizational Restructuring expenses, pre-tax, by type of costs incurred, for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Cumulative Amounts Incurred to Date
 
2018
 
Severance benefits
$
2

 
$
6

Other costs
1

 
1

Total restructuring expenses
$
3

 
$
7


The following table presents the accrued liability associated with Organizational Restructuring expenses as of March 31, 2018:
 
Severance Benefits
 
Other Costs
 
Total
Accrued liability as of January 1, 2018
$
4

 
$

 
$
4

Provision
4

 
1

 
5

Payments

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Other adjustments(1)
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
Accrued liability as of March 31, 2018
$
6

 
$

 
$
6

(1)Represents net write-downs of accruals, not associated with payments.

16.    Segments

Pursuant to the Transaction disclosed in the Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations note, which will result in the disposition of substantially all of the Company's CBVA and Annuities businesses, the Company evaluated its segments and determined that the retained CBVA and Annuities policies ("Retained Business") that are not components of the disposed businesses under the Transaction are insignificant. As such, the Company will no longer report its CBVA and Annuities businesses as segments and will include the results of the Retained Business in Corporate. The Company revised prior period information to conform to current period presentation.

 
92
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


The Company provides its principal products and services through four segments: Retirement, Investment Management, Employee Benefits, and Individual Life.

Measurement

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes is a measure used by management to evaluate segment performance. The Company believes that Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes provides a meaningful measure of its business and segment performances and enhances the understanding of the Company’s financial results by focusing on the operating performance and trends of the underlying business segments and excluding items that tend to be highly variable from period to period based on capital market conditions and/or other factors. The Company uses the same accounting policies and procedures to measure segment Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes as it does for the directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure Income (loss) from
continuing operations before income taxes. Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes does not replace Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as the U.S. GAAP measure of the Company’s consolidated results of operations. Therefore, the Company believes that it is useful to evaluate both Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes when reviewing the Company’s financial and operating performance. Each segment’s Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes is calculated by adjusting Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes for the following items:

Net investment gains (losses), net of related amortization of DAC, VOBA, sales inducements and unearned revenue, which are significantly influenced by economic and market conditions, including interest rates and credit spreads, and are not indicative of normal operations. Net investment gains (losses) include gains (losses) on the sale of securities, impairments, changes in the fair value of investments using the FVO unrelated to the implied loan-backed security income recognition for certain mortgage-backed obligations and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments, excluding realized gains (losses) associated with swap settlements and accrued interest;

Net guaranteed benefit hedging gains (losses), which are significantly influenced by economic and market conditions and are not indicative of normal operations, include changes in the fair value of derivatives related to guaranteed benefits, net of related reserve increases (decreases) and net of related amortization of DAC, VOBA and sales inducements, less the estimated cost of these benefits. The estimated cost, which is reflected in operating results, reflects the expected cost of these benefits if markets perform in line with the Company's long-term expectations and includes the cost of hedging. Other derivative and reserve changes related to guaranteed benefits are excluded from adjusted operating earnings, including the impacts related to changes in the Company's nonperformance spread;

Income (loss) related to businesses exited through reinsurance or divestment that do not qualify as discontinued operations, which includes gains and (losses) associated with transactions to exit blocks of business (including net investment gains (losses) on securities sold and expenses directly related to these transactions) and residual run-off activity; these gains and (losses) are often related to infrequent events and do not reflect performance of operating segments. Excluding this activity better reveals trends in the Company's core business, which would be obscured by including the effects of business exited, and more closely aligns Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes with how the Company manages its segments;

Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, which represents the interest of shareholders, other than the Company, in consolidated entities. Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest represents such shareholders' interests in the gains and (losses) of those entities, or the attribution of results from consolidated VIEs or VOEs to which the Company is not economically entitled;

Income (loss) related to early extinguishment of debt, which includes losses incurred as a result of transactions where the Company repurchases outstanding principal amounts of debt; these losses are excluded from Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes since the outcome of decisions to restructure debt are not indicative of normal operations;

Impairment of goodwill, value of management contract rights and value of customer relationships acquired, which includes losses as a result of impairment analysis; these represent losses related to infrequent events and do not reflect normal, cash-settled expenses;

 
93
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 


Immediate recognition of net actuarial gains (losses) related to the Company's pension and other postretirement benefit obligations and gains (losses) from plan amendments and curtailments, which includes actuarial gains and losses as a result of differences between actual and expected experience on pension plan assets or projected benefit obligation during a given period. The Company immediately recognizes actuarial gains and (losses) related to pension and other postretirement benefit obligations and gains and losses from plan adjustments and curtailments. These amounts do not reflect normal, cash-settled expenses and are not indicative of current Operating expense fundamentals; and

Other items not indicative of normal operations or performance of the Company's segments or may be related to infrequent events including capital or organizational restructurings including certain costs related to debt and equity offerings as well as stock and/or cash based deal contingent awards; expenses associated with the rebranding of Voya Financial, Inc.; severance and other third-party expenses associated with Restructuring. These items vary widely in timing, scope and frequency between periods as well as between companies to which the Company is compared. Accordingly, the Company adjusts for these items as management believes that these items distort the ability to make a meaningful evaluation of the current and future performance of the Company's segments. Additionally, with respect to restructuring, these costs represent changes in operations rather than investments in the future capabilities of the Company's operating businesses.

The summary below reconciles Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes for the segments to Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
$
21

 
$
113

Less Adjustments:
 
 
 
Net investment gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments
(61
)
 
(20
)
Net guaranteed benefit hedging gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments
(14
)
 
8

Income (loss) related to businesses exited through reinsurance or divestment
(45
)
 
(5
)
Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 
1

Loss related to early extinguishment of debt
(3
)
 
(1
)
Other adjustments
(19
)
 
(15
)
Total adjustments to income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(142
)
 
$
(32
)
 
 
 
 
Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes by segment:
 
 
 
Retirement
$
109

 
$
148

Investment Management
61

 
49

Employee Benefits
32

 
11

Individual Life
17

 
32

Corporate(1)
(56
)
 
(95
)
Total
$
163

 
$
145

(1) Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes for Corporate includes Net investment gains (losses) and Net guaranteed benefit hedging gains (losses) associated with the Retained Business in the prior period. These amounts are insignificant and do not distort the ability to make a meaningful evaluation of the trends of Corporate activities.


 
94
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Adjusted operating revenues is a measure of the Company's segment revenues. Each segment's Operating revenues are calculated by adjusting Total revenues to exclude the following items:

Net investment gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments, which are significantly influenced by economic and market conditions, including interest rates and credit spreads and are not indicative of normal operations. Net investment gains (losses) include gains (losses) on the sale of securities, impairments, changes in the fair value of investments using the FVO unrelated to the implied loan-backed security income recognition for certain mortgage-backed obligations and changes in the fair value of derivative instruments, excluding realized gains (losses) associated with swap settlements and accrued interest. These are net of related amortization of unearned revenue;

Gain (loss) on change in fair value of derivatives related to guaranteed benefits, which is significantly influenced by economic and market conditions and not indicative of normal operations, includes changes in the fair value of derivatives related to guaranteed benefits, less the estimated cost of these benefits. The estimated cost, which is reflected in Adjusted operating revenues, reflects the expected cost of these benefits if markets perform in line with the Company's long-term expectations and includes the cost of hedging. Other derivative and reserve changes related to guaranteed benefits are excluded from Adjusted operating revenues, including the impacts related to changes in the Company's nonperformance spread;

Revenues related to businesses exited through reinsurance or divestment that do not qualify as discontinued oparations, which includes revenues associated with transactions to exit blocks of business (including net investment gains (losses) on securities sold related to these transactions) and residual run-off activity; these gains and (losses) are often related to infrequent events and do not reflect performance of operating segments. Excluding this activity better reveals trends in the Company's core business, which would be obscured by including the effects of business exited, and more closely aligns Operating revenues with how the Company manages its segments;

Revenues attributable to noncontrolling interest, which represents the interests of shareholders, other than the Company, in consolidated entities. Revenues attributable to noncontrolling interest represents such shareholders' interests in the gains and losses of those entities, or the attribution of results from consolidated VIEs or VOEs to which the Company is not economically entitled; and

Other adjustments to Total revenues primarily reflect fee income earned by the Company's broker-dealers for sales of non-proprietary products, which are reflected net of commission expense in the Company's segments’ operating revenues, other items where the income is passed on to third parties and the elimination of intercompany investment expenses included in Adjusted operating revenues.


 
95
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The summary below reconciles Adjusted operating revenues for the segments to Total revenues for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Total revenues
$
1,967

 
$
2,057

 
 
 
 
Adjustments:
 
 
 
Net realized investment gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments
(73
)
 
(27
)
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of derivatives related to guaranteed benefits
(7
)
 
9

Revenues related to businesses exited through reinsurance or divestment
(40
)
 
20

Revenues attributable to noncontrolling interest
6

 
19

Other adjustments
58

 
51

Total adjustments to revenues
(56
)
 
72

 
 
 
 
Adjusted operating revenues by segment:
 
 
 
Retirement
662

 
625

Investment Management
185

 
171

Employee Benefits
453

 
447

Individual Life
631

 
630

Corporate(1)
92

 
112

Total
$
2,023

 
$
1,985

(1) Adjusted operating revenues for Corporate includes Net investment gains (losses) and Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives related to guaranteed benefits associated with the Retained Business in the prior period. These amounts are insignificant and do not distort the ability to make a meaningful evaluation of the trends of Corporate activities.

Other Segment Information

The Investment Management segment revenues include the following intersegment revenues, primarily consisting of asset-based management and administration fees for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Investment Management intersegment revenues
$
43

 
$
44



 
96
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

The summary below presents Total assets for the Company’s segments as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Retirement
$
111,054

 
$
111,476

Investment Management
608

 
626

Employee Benefits
2,583

 
2,657

Individual Life
27,421

 
27,301

Corporate
18,700

 
18,685

Total assets, before consolidation(1)
160,366

 
160,745

Consolidation of investment entities
2,378

 
2,735

Total assets, excluding assets held for sale
162,744

 
163,480

Assets held for sale
57,080

 
59,052

Total assets
$
219,824

 
$
222,532

(1) Total assets, before consolidation includes the Company's direct investments in CIEs prior to consolidation, which are accounted for using the equity method or fair value option.

17.    Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

The accompanying condensed consolidating financial information has been prepared and presented pursuant to SEC Regulation S-X, Rule 3-10, "Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered" ("Rule 3-10"). The condensed consolidating financial information presents the financial position of Voya Financial, Inc. ("Parent Issuer"), Voya Holdings ("Subsidiary Guarantor") and all other subsidiaries ("Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries") of the Company as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, their results of operations, comprehensive income and statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

The 5.5% senior notes due 2022, the 2.9% senior notes due 2018, the 5.7% senior notes due 2043, the 3.65% senior notes due 2026, the 4.8% senior notes due 2046, the 3.125% senior notes due 2024 (collectively, the "Senior Notes"), the 5.65% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated notes due 2053 and the 4.7% fixed-to-floating junior subordinated notes due 2048 (collectively, the "Junior Subordinated Notes"), each issued by Parent Issuer, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Subsidiary Guarantor, a 100% owned subsidiary of Parent Issuer. No other subsidiary of Parent Issuer guarantees the Senior Notes or the Junior Subordinated Notes. Rule 3-10(h) provides that a guarantee is full and unconditional if, when the issuer of a guaranteed security has failed to make a scheduled payment, the guarantor is obligated to make the scheduled payment immediately and, if it does not, any holder of the guaranteed security may immediately bring suit directly against the guarantor for payment of amounts due and payable. In the event that Parent Issuer does not fulfill the guaranteed obligations, any holder of the Senior Notes or the Junior Subordinated Notes may immediately bring a claim against Subsidiary Guarantor for amounts due and payable.

The following condensed consolidating financial information is presented in conformance with the components of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method for purposes of illustrating the consolidating presentation. Equity in the subsidiaries is therefore reflected in the Parent Issuer's and Subsidiary Guarantor's Investment in subsidiaries and Equity in earnings of subsidiaries. Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries represent all other subsidiaries on a combined basis. The consolidating adjustments presented herein eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.

 
97
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
March 31, 2018
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value
$

 
$

 
$
47,289

 
$
(15
)
 
$
47,274

Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option

 

 
2,903

 

 
2,903

Equity securities, at fair value
121

 

 
261

 

 
382

Short-term investments

 

 
193

 

 
193

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of valuation allowance

 

 
8,837

 

 
8,837

Policy loans

 

 
1,863

 

 
1,863

Limited partnerships/corporations

 

 
820

 

 
820

Derivatives
45

 

 
434

 
(89
)
 
390

Investments in subsidiaries
11,494

 
7,415

 

 
(18,909
)
 

Other investments

 
1

 
76

 

 
77

Securities pledged

 

 
1,869

 

 
1,869

Total investments
11,660

 
7,416

 
64,545

 
(19,013
)
 
64,608

Cash and cash equivalents
231

 

 
1,180

 

 
1,411

Short-term investments under securities loan agreements, including collateral delivered
11

 

 
1,468

 

 
1,479

Accrued investment income

 

 
691

 

 
691

Premium receivable and reinsurance recoverable

 

 
7,601

 

 
7,601

Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired

 

 
3,769

 

 
3,769

Current income taxes
28

 
11

 
(11
)
 

 
28

Deferred income taxes
387

 
23

 
612

 

 
1,022

Loans to subsidiaries and affiliates
259

 

 
90

 
(349
)
 

Due from subsidiaries and affiliates
4

 

 
13

 
(17
)
 

Other assets
15

 

 
1,345

 

 
1,360

Assets related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Limited partnerships/corporations, at fair value

 

 
1,796

 

 
1,796

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 
186

 

 
186

Corporate loans, at fair value using the fair value option

 

 
769

 

 
769

Other assets

 

 
75

 

 
75

Assets held in separate accounts

 

 
77,949

 

 
77,949

Assets held for sale

 

 
57,080

 

 
57,080

Total assets
$
12,595

 
$
7,450

 
$
219,158

 
$
(19,379
)
 
$
219,824



 
98
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Continued)
March 31, 2018
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Future policy benefits
$

 
$

 
$
15,379

 
$

 
$
15,379

Contract owner account balances

 

 
50,353

 

 
50,353

Payables under securities loan agreement, including collateral held

 

 
1,719

 

 
1,719

Short-term debt
90

 
74

 
185

 
(349
)
 

Long-term debt
3,026

 
428

 
19

 
(15
)
 
3,458

Derivatives
45

 

 
212

 
(89
)
 
168

Pension and other postretirement provisions

 

 
540

 

 
540

Due to subsidiaries and affiliates
10

 

 
4

 
(14
)
 

Other liabilities
46

 
5

 
1,996

 
(3
)
 
2,044

Liabilities related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized loan obligations notes, at fair value using the fair value option

 

 
679

 

 
679

Other liabilities

 

 
668

 

 
668

Liabilities related to separate accounts

 

 
77,949

 

 
77,949

Liabilities held for sale

 

 
56,458

 

 
56,458

Total liabilities
3,217

 
507

 
206,161

 
(470
)
 
209,415

Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Voya Financial, Inc. shareholders' equity
9,378

 
6,943

 
11,966

 
(18,909
)
 
9,378

Noncontrolling interest

 

 
1,031

 

 
1,031

Total shareholders' equity
9,378

 
6,943

 
12,997

 
(18,909
)
 
10,409

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
12,595

 
$
7,450

 
$
219,158

 
$
(19,379
)
 
$
219,824


 
99
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2017
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value
$

 
$

 
$
48,344

 
$
(15
)
 
$
48,329

Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option

 

 
3,018

 

 
3,018

Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value
115

 

 
265

 

 
380

Short-term investments
212

 

 
259

 

 
471

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of valuation allowance

 

 
8,686

 

 
8,686

Policy loans

 

 
1,888

 

 
1,888

Limited partnerships/corporations

 

 
784

 

 
784

Derivatives
49

 

 
445

 
(97
)
 
397

Investments in subsidiaries
12,293

 
7,618

 

 
(19,911
)
 

Other investments

 
1

 
46

 

 
47

Securities pledged

 

 
2,087

 

 
2,087

Total investments
12,669

 
7,619

 
65,822

 
(20,023
)
 
66,087

Cash and cash equivalents
244

 
1

 
973

 

 
1,218

Short-term investments under securities loan agreements, including collateral delivered
11

 

 
1,615

 

 
1,626

Accrued investment income

 

 
667

 

 
667

Premium receivable and reinsurance recoverable

 

 
7,632

 

 
7,632

Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired

 

 
3,374

 

 
3,374

Current income taxes

 
6

 
(2
)
 

 
4

Deferred income taxes
406

 
22

 
353

 

 
781

Loans to subsidiaries and affiliates
191

 

 
418

 
(609
)
 

Due from subsidiaries and affiliates
2

 

 
3

 
(5
)
 

Other assets
16

 

 
1,294

 

 
1,310

Assets related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Limited partnerships/corporations, at fair value

 

 
1,795

 

 
1,795

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 
217

 

 
217

Corporate loans, at fair value using the fair value option

 

 
1,089

 

 
1,089

Other assets

 

 
75

 

 
75

Assets held in separate accounts

 

 
77,605

 

 
77,605

Assets held for sale

 

 
59,052

 

 
59,052

Total assets
$
13,539

 
$
7,648

 
$
221,982

 
$
(20,637
)
 
$
222,532



 
100
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Continued)
December 31, 2017
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Future policy benefits
$

 
$

 
$
15,647

 
$

 
$
15,647

Contract owner account balances

 

 
50,158

 

 
50,158

Payables under securities loan agreement, including collateral held

 

 
1,866

 

 
1,866

Short-term debt
755

 
68

 
123

 
(609
)
 
337

Long-term debt
2,681

 
438

 
19

 
(15
)
 
3,123

Derivatives
49

 

 
197

 
(97
)
 
149

Pension and other postretirement provisions

 

 
550

 

 
550

Due to subsidiaries and affiliates
1

 

 
2

 
(3
)
 

Other liabilities
44

 
12

 
2,022

 
(2
)
 
2,076

Liabilities related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized loan obligations notes, at fair value using the fair value option

 

 
1,047

 

 
1,047

Other liabilities

 

 
658

 

 
658

Liabilities related to separate accounts

 

 
77,605

 

 
77,605

Liabilities held for sale

 

 
58,277

 

 
58,277

Total liabilities
3,530

 
518

 
208,171

 
(726
)
 
211,493

Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Voya Financial, Inc. shareholders' equity
10,009

 
7,130

 
12,781

 
(19,911
)
 
10,009

Noncontrolling interest

 

 
1,030

 

 
1,030

Total shareholders' equity
10,009

 
7,130

 
13,811

 
(19,911
)
 
11,039

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
13,539

 
$
7,648

 
$
221,982

 
$
(20,637
)
 
$
222,532


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
101
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
$
2

 
$

 
$
825

 
$
(4
)
 
$
823

Fee income

 

 
676

 

 
676

Premiums

 

 
539

 

 
539

Net realized capital gains (losses):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other-than-temporary impairments

 

 
(14
)
 

 
(14
)
Less: Portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

Net other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings

 

 
(14
)
 

 
(14
)
Other net realized capital gains (losses)

 

 
(167
)
 

 
(167
)
Total net realized capital gains (losses)

 

 
(181
)
 

 
(181
)
Other revenue

 

 
99

 

 
99

Income (loss) related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income

 

 
11

 

 
11

Total revenues
2

 

 
1,969

 
(4
)
 
1,967

Benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policyholder benefits

 

 
708

 

 
708

Interest credited to contract owner account balances

 

 
382

 

 
382

Operating expenses
5

 

 
695

 

 
700

Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired

 

 
100

 

 
100

Interest expense
40

 
11

 
2

 
(4
)
 
49

Operating expenses related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense

 

 
6

 

 
6

Other expense

 

 
1

 

 
1

Total benefits and expenses
45

 
11

 
1,894

 
(4
)
 
1,946

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
(43
)
 
(11
)
 
75

 

 
21

Income tax expense (benefit)

 
(3
)
 
16

 
(9
)
 
4

Income (loss) from continuing operations
(43
)
 
(8
)
 
59

 
9

 
17

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 
429

 

 
429

Net income (loss) before equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates
(43
)
 
(8
)
 
488

 
9

 
446

Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net of tax
489

 
818

 

 
(1,307
)
 

Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
446

 
810

 
488

 
(1,298
)
 
446

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
446

 
$
810

 
$
488

 
$
(1,298
)
 
$
446


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
102
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
$
9

 
$

 
$
838

 
$
(4
)
 
$
843

Fee income

 

 
637

 

 
637

Premiums

 

 
547

 

 
547

Net realized capital gains (losses):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other-than-temporary impairments

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Less: Portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 
1

 

 
1

Net other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings

 

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
Other net realized capital gains (losses)

 

 
(84
)
 

 
(84
)
Total net realized capital gains (losses)

 

 
(86
)
 

 
(86
)
Other revenue

 

 
89

 

 
89

Income (loss) related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income

 

 
27

 

 
27

Total revenues
9

 

 
2,052

 
(4
)
 
2,057

Benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policyholder benefits

 

 
750

 

 
750

Interest credited to contract owner account balances

 

 
399

 

 
399

Operating expenses
2

 

 
666

 

 
668

Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired

 

 
64

 

 
64

Interest expense
39

 
10

 
1

 
(4
)
 
46

Operating expenses related to consolidated investment entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense

 

 
17

 

 
17

Total benefits and expenses
41

 
10

 
1,897

 
(4
)
 
1,944

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
(32
)
 
(10
)
 
155

 

 
113

Income tax expense (benefit)
(12
)
 
(4
)
 
69

 
40

 
93

Income (loss) from continuing operations
(20
)
 
(6
)
 
86

 
(40
)
 
20

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 
(162
)
 

 
(162
)
Net income (loss) before equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates
(20
)
 
(6
)
 
(76
)
 
(40
)
 
(142
)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net of tax
(123
)
 
226

 

 
(103
)
 

Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
(143
)
 
220

 
(76
)
 
(143
)
 
(142
)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 
1

 

 
1

Net income (loss) available to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
(143
)
 
$
220

 
$
(77
)
 
$
(143
)
 
$
(143
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
103
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
$
446

 
$
810

 
$
488

 
$
(1,298
)
 
$
446

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
(1,523
)
 
(1,163
)
 
(1,523
)
 
2,686

 
(1,523
)
Other-than-temporary impairments
20

 
20

 
20

 
(40
)
 
20

Pension and other postretirement benefits liability
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
4

 
(3
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
(1,506
)
 
(1,144
)
 
(1,506
)
 
2,650

 
(1,506
)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
(314
)
 
(238
)
 
(314
)
 
552

 
(314
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax
(1,192
)
 
(906
)
 
(1,192
)
 
2,098

 
(1,192
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
(746
)
 
(96
)
 
(704
)
 
800

 
(746
)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
(746
)
 
$
(96
)
 
$
(704
)
 
$
800

 
$
(746
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
$
(143
)
 
$
220

 
$
(76
)
 
$
(143
)
 
$
(142
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
285

 
184

 
285

 
(469
)
 
285

Other-than-temporary impairments
11

 
9

 
11

 
(20
)
 
11

Pension and other postretirement benefits liability
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
4

 
(3
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
293

 
192

 
293

 
(485
)
 
293

Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
102

 
67

 
142

 
(209
)
 
102

Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax
191

 
125

 
151

 
(276
)
 
191

Comprehensive income (loss)
48

 
345

 
75

 
(419
)
 
49

Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 
1

 

 
1

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Voya Financial, Inc.'s common shareholders
$
48

 
$
345

 
$
74

 
$
(419
)
 
$
48


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
(31
)
 
$
120

 
$
451

 
$
(139
)
 
$
401

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from the sale, maturity, disposal or redemption of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities

 

 
2,077

 

 
2,077

Equity securities
4

 

 
2

 

 
6

Mortgage loans on real estate

 

 
241

 

 
241

Limited partnerships/corporations

 

 
30

 

 
30

Acquisition of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities

 

 
(2,254
)
 

 
(2,254
)
Equity securities
(11
)
 

 
(1
)
 

 
(12
)
Mortgage loans on real estate

 

 
(391
)
 

 
(391
)
Limited partnerships/corporations

 

 
(54
)
 

 
(54
)
Short-term investments, net
212

 

 
66

 

 
278

Derivatives, net

 

 
17

 

 
17

Sales from consolidated investments entities

 

 
88

 

 
88

Purchases within consolidated investment entities

 

 
(138
)
 

 
(138
)
Maturity (issuance) of short-term intercompany loans, net
(68
)
 

 
327

 
(259
)
 

Return of capital contributions and dividends from subsidiaries
210

 
96

 

 
(306
)
 

Other, net

 

 
(17
)
 

 
(17
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities - discontinued operations

 

 
365

 

 
365

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
347

 
96

 
358

 
(565
)
 
236


 
105
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Continued)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits received for investment contracts

 

 
1,415

 

 
1,415

Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts

 

 
(1,360
)
 

 
(1,360
)
Proceeds from issuance of debt with maturities of more than three months
350

 

 

 

 
350

Repayment of debt with maturities of more than three months
(337
)
 
(13
)
 

 

 
(350
)
Debt issuance costs
(6
)
 

 

 

 
(6
)
Net (repayments of) proceeds from short-term intercompany loans
(327
)
 
6

 
62

 
259

 

Return of capital contributions and dividends to parent

 
(210
)
 
(235
)
 
445

 

Borrowings of consolidated investment entities

 

 
62

 

 
62

Contributions from (distributions to) participants in consolidated investment entities

 

 
(19
)
 

 
(19
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net
2

 

 

 

 
2

Share-based compensation
(9
)
 

 

 

 
(9
)
Dividends paid
(2
)
 

 

 

 
(2
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities - discontinued operations

 

 
(480
)
 

 
(480
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(329
)
 
(217
)
 
(555
)
 
704

 
(397
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(13
)
 
(1
)
 
254

 

 
240

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
244

 
1

 
1,471

 

 
1,716

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
231

 

 
1,725

 

 
1,956

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, end of period

 

 
545

 

 
545

Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations, end of period
$
231

 
$

 
$
1,180

 
$

 
$
1,411


 
106
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
$
(27
)
 
$
3

 
$
(5
)
 
$
(20
)
 
$
(49
)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from the sale, maturity, disposal or redemption of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities

 

 
2,303

 

 
2,303

Equity securities, available-for-sale
9

 

 
2

 

 
11

Mortgage loans on real estate

 

 
300

 

 
300

Limited partnerships/corporations

 

 
42

 

 
42

Acquisition of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities

 

 
(1,933
)
 

 
(1,933
)
Equity securities, available-for-sale
(12
)
 

 
(8
)
 

 
(20
)
Mortgage loans on real estate

 

 
(845
)
 

 
(845
)
Limited partnerships/corporations

 

 
(88
)
 

 
(88
)
Short-term investments, net
(15
)
 

 
(25
)
 

 
(40
)
Derivatives, net

 

 
186

 

 
186

Sales from consolidated investments entities

 

 
613

 

 
613

Purchases within consolidated investment entities

 

 
(384
)
 

 
(384
)
Maturity (issuance) of short-term intercompany loans, net
(243
)
 

 
(597
)
 
840

 

Capital contributions to subsidiaries
(50
)
 

 

 
50

 

Collateral received (delivered), net

 

 
(135
)
 

 
(135
)
Other, net

 

 
20

 

 
20

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities - discontinued operations

 

 
161

 

 
161

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(311
)
 

 
(388
)
 
890

 
191


 
107
 



Voya Financial, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Continued)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Parent Issuer
 
Subsidiary Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating Adjustments
 
Consolidated
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits received for investment contracts

 

 
1,192

 

 
1,192

Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts

 

 
(1,311
)
 

 
(1,311
)
Repayment of debt with maturities of more than three months
(91
)
 

 

 

 
(91
)
Net (repayments of) proceeds from short-term intercompany loans
598

 
(3
)
 
245

 
(840
)
 

Return of capital contributions and dividends to parent

 

 
(20
)
 
20

 

Contributions of capital from parent

 

 
50

 
(50
)
 

Contributions from (distributions to) participants in consolidated investment entities, net

 

 
(130
)
 

 
(130
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net
1

 

 

 

 
1

Share-based compensation
(7
)
 

 

 

 
(7
)
Common stock acquired - Share repurchase
(190
)
 

 

 

 
(190
)
Dividends paid
(2
)
 

 

 

 
(2
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities - discontinued operations

 

 
(217
)
 

 
(217
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
309

 
(3
)
 
(191
)
 
(870
)
 
(755
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(29
)
 

 
(584
)
 

 
(613
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
257

 
2

 
2,652

 

 
2,911

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
228

 
2

 
2,068

 

 
2,298

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, end of period

 

 
932

 

 
932

Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations, end of period
$
228

 
$
2

 
$
1,136

 
$

 
$
1,366



 
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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)

For the purposes of the discussion in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the term Voya Financial, Inc. refers to Voya Financial, Inc. and the terms “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to Voya Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

The following discussion and analysis presents a review of our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 and financial condition as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. This item should be read in its entirety and in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes contained in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 ("Annual Report on Form 10-K").

In addition to historical data, this discussion contains forward-looking statements about our business, operations and financial performance based on current expectations that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. See the Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements. Investors are directed to consider the risks and uncertainties discussed in Part II, Item 1A. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as in other documents we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

Overview

Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

On December 20, 2017, we entered into a Master Transaction Agreement ("MTA") with VA Capital Company LLC ("VA Capital") and Athene Holding Ltd ("Athene"), pursuant to which Venerable Holdings, Inc. ("Venerable"), a wholly owned subsidiary of VA Capital, will acquire two of our subsidiaries, Voya Insurance and Annuity Company ("VIAC") and Directed Services, LLC ("DSL"). This transaction is expected to close during the second or third quarter of 2018 and will result in the disposition of substantially all of our Closed Block Variable Annuity ("CBVA") and Annuities businesses (collectively, the "Transaction"). We have determined that the CBVA and Annuities businesses to be disposed of meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale and that the sale represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations. Accordingly, the results of operations of the businesses to be sold have been presented as discontinued operations, and the assets and liabilities of the businesses have been classified as held for sale and segregated for all periods presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As of December 31, 2017, we recorded an estimated loss on sale, net of tax of $2,423 million which included estimated transactions costs of $31 million as well as the loss of $692 million of deferred tax assets to write down the assets of businesses held for sale to fair value, which is based on the estimated sales price in the Transaction, less cost to sell as of December 31, 2017. We are required to remeasure the estimated fair value and loss on sale at the end of each quarter until closing of the Transaction. As such, Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax for the three months ended March 31, 2018 includes a favorable adjustment to the estimated loss on sale of $449 million, net of tax. The favorable adjustment to the estimated loss on sale for the three months ended March 31, 2018 includes additional estimated transaction costs of $6 million as well as a benefit of $58 million of deferred tax assets. The estimated transaction costs of $6 million recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2018 and those recorded as of December 31, 2017 of $31 million represent what the Company expects to incur through and upon closing of the Transaction.The estimated loss on sale, net of tax of $1,974 million as of March 31, 2018 is based on assumptions that are subject to change due to fluctuations in market conditions and other variables that may occur prior to the closing date. For additional information on the Transaction and the related estimated loss on sale, see Trends and Uncertainties in Part II, Item 7. Of the Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations Note to our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Pursuant to the terms of the Transaction, we will retain a small number of CBVA and Annuities policies that are not included in the disposed businesses described above ("Retained Business"). We have evaluated our segment presentation and have determined that, because the Retained Business is insignificant, its results are reported in Corporate.


 
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The following table presents the major components of income and expenses of discontinued operations for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Revenues:
 
 
 
Net investment income
$
305

 
$
318

Fee income
179

 
213

Premiums
44

 
44

Total net realized capital gains (losses)
(176
)
 
(420
)
Other revenue
6

 
6

Total revenues
358

 
161

Benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders
320

 
329

Operating expenses
54

 
71

Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired
10

 
29

Interest expense
5

 
5

Total benefits and expenses
389

 
434

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
(31
)
 
(273
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
(11
)
 
(111
)
Adjustment to loss on sale, net of tax
449

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
429

 
$
(162
)

We provide our principal products and services through four segments: Retirement, Investment Management, Employee Benefits and Individual Life. Corporate includes activities not directly related to our segments, results of the Retained Business and certain insignificant activities that are not meaningful to our business strategy.

Trends and Uncertainties
Throughout this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A"), we discuss a number of trends and uncertainties that we believe may materially affect our future liquidity, financial condition or results of operations. Where these trends or uncertainties are specific to a particular aspect of our business, we often include such a discussion under the relevant caption of this MD&A, as part of our broader analysis of that area of our business. In addition, the following factors represent some of the key general trends and uncertainties that have influenced the development of our business and our historical financial performance and that we believe will continue to influence our continuing business operations and financial performance in the future. Additionally, key general trends and uncertainties related to discontinued operations are discussed further below.
Market Conditions
While extraordinary monetary accommodation has suppressed volatility in rate, credit and domestic equity markets for an extended period, global capital markets may now be past peak accommodation as the U.S. Federal Reserve continues its gradual pace of policy normalization. As global monetary policy becomes less accommodative, an increase in market volatility could affect our business, including through effects on the yields we earn on invested assets, changes in required reserves and capital, and fluctuations in the value of our assets under management ("AUM") or administration ("AUA"). These effects could be exacerbated by uncertainty about future fiscal policy, changes in tax policy, the scope of potential deregulation, and levels of global trade. In the short- to medium-term, the potential for increased volatility, coupled with prevailing interest rates below historical averages, can pressure sales and reduce demand as consumers hesitate to make financial decisions. In addition, this environment could make it difficult to manufacture products that are consistently both attractive to customers and profitable. Financial performance can be adversely affected by market volatility as fees driven by AUM fluctuate, hedging costs increase and revenue declines due to reduced sales and increased outflows. As a company with strong retirement, investment management and insurance capabilities, however, we believe the market conditions noted above may, over the long term, enhance the attractiveness of our broad portfolio of products and services. We will need to continue to monitor the behavior of our customers and other factors, including mortality rates, morbidity rates, annuitization rates and lapse rates, which adjust in response to changes in market conditions in order to ensure that our products and services remain attractive as well as profitable. For additional information on our sensitivity to interest rates

 
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and equity market prices, see Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in Part I, Item 3. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Interest Rate Environment

In the first quarter of 2018, the term structure of interest rates featured higher rates and a flatter yield curve, a continuation of the interest rate movements seen in 2017. The economic conditions that spurred the increase in the Fed Funds rate in March 2018 - the fifth increase in the past fifteen months - moved the front end of the term structure higher. While short-term rates increased, the longer-end of the yield curve has experienced a smaller rate increase, as longer rates remain contained by low global yields and subdued inflation expectations. The Federal Reserve has begun execution of its plan for gradually reducing its holdings of Treasury and agency securities. The timing and impact of any further increases in the Federal Funds rate, or deviations in the expected pace of Federal Reserve balance sheet normalization are uncertain and dependent on the Federal Reserve Board's assessment of economic growth, labor market developments, inflation outlook, fiscal policy developments and other risks that will impact the level and volatility of rates.

The continued low interest rate environment has affected, and may continue to affect, the demand for our products in various ways. While interest rates remain low by historical standards, we may experience lower sales and reduced demand as it is more difficult to manufacture products that are consistently both attractive to customers and meet our economic targets. Our financial performance may be adversely affected by the current low interest rate environment, or by rapidly increasing rates.

We believe the interest rate environment will continue to influence our business and financial performance in the future for several reasons, including the following:

Our continuing business general account investment portfolio, which was approximately $62.7 billion as of March 31, 2018, consists predominantly of fixed income investments and had an annualized earned yield of approximately 5.1% in the first quarter of 2018. In the near term and absent further material change in yields available on fixed income investments, we expect the yield we earn on new investments will be lower than the yields we earn on maturing investments, which were generally purchased in environments where interest rates were higher than current levels. We currently anticipate that proceeds that are reinvested in fixed income investments during 2018 will earn an average yield below the prevailing portfolio yield. If interest rates were to rise, we expect the yield on our new money investments would also rise and gradually converge toward the yield of those maturing assets. In addition, while less material to financial results than new money investment rates, movements in prevailing interest rates also influence the prices of fixed income investments that we sell on the secondary market rather than holding until maturity or repayment, with rising interest rates generally leading to lower prices in the secondary market, and falling interest rates generally leading to higher prices.

Certain of our products pay guaranteed minimum rates. For example, fixed accounts and a portion of the stable value accounts included within defined contribution retirement plans and universal life ("UL") policies. We are required to pay these guaranteed minimum rates even if earnings on our investment portfolio decline, with the resulting investment margin compression negatively impacting earnings. In addition, we expect more policyholders to hold policies (lower lapses) with comparatively high guaranteed rates longer in a low interest rate environment. Conversely, a rise in average yield on our investment portfolio would positively impact earnings if the average interest rate we pay on our products does not rise correspondingly. Similarly, we expect policyholders would be less likely to hold policies (higher lapses) with existing guarantees as interest rates rise.

For additional information on the continued low impact of the interest rate environment, see Risk Factors - The level of interest rates may adversely affect our profitability, particularly in the event of a continuation of the current low interest rate environment or a period of rapidly increasing interest rates in Part I, Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Also, for additional information on our sensitivity to interest rates, see Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in Part I, Item 3. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Discontinued Operations

As of December 31, 2017, we recorded an estimated loss on sale, net of tax of $2,423 million assets to write down the assets of businesses held for sale to fair value less cost to sell. Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 includes a favorable adjustment to the estimated loss on sale for the Transaction of $449 million, net of tax. The estimated loss on sale, net of tax as of March 31, 2018 of $1,974 million represents the excess of the estimated carrying value of the businesses held for sale over the estimated purchase price, which approximates fair value, less cost to sell. The purchase price in the Transaction is equal to the difference between the Required Adjusted Book Value (as defined in the MTA) and the

 
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Statutory capital in VIAC at closing. The Required Adjusted Book Value is based on, subject to certain adjustments, the Conditional Trail Expectation ("CTE") 95 standard which is a statistical tail risk measure under the Standard & Poor’s ("S&P") model which follows the Risk Based capital C-3 Phase II guidelines as stipulated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC").

The estimated purchase price and estimated carrying value of VIAC as of the future date of closing, and therefore the estimated loss on sale related to the Transaction, are subject to adjustment in future quarters until closing, and may be influenced by, but not limited to, the following factors:

Market fluctuations related to equity prices, interest rates, volatility, credit spreads and foreign exchange rates;
The performance of the businesses held for sale and the impact of interest and equity market changes on the Variable Annuity Hedge Program and any other hedging activity we may engage in within VIAC;
Changes in the terms of the Transaction, including as the result of subsequent negotiations or as necessary to obtain regulatory approval;
Other changes in the terms of the Transaction due to unanticipated developments; and
Changes in key customers and policyholder behavior as a result of the Transaction or other factors.

The MTA contains limits on the amount of additional capital we could be required to contribute to meet any increases in the Required Adjusted Book Value and on the amount of capital in excess of such amount that VA Capital could be required to compensate us for if such excess capital were to become trapped in VIAC prior to Transaction closing, in each case subject to certain termination rights.

The Company is required to remeasure the estimated fair value and loss on sale at the end of each quarter until closing of the Transaction. Changes in the estimated loss on sale that occur prior to closing of the Transaction will be reported as an adjustment to Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, in future quarters prior to closing. See the Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations Note in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information on the Transaction.

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax also includes the results of our CBVA business. For as long as we continue to own the CBVA business included in the Transaction, we will remain subject to associated risks and our results will be affected by market factors, hedging costs, changes in policyholder behavior and changes in the amount of statutory reserves that we are required to hold for variable annuity guarantees.

We manage our CBVA business to focus on protecting regulatory and rating agency capital through risk management and hedging. Because U.S. GAAP accounting differs from the methods used to determine regulatory and rating agency capital measures, our CBVA business tends to create earnings volatility in our U.S. GAAP financial statements. In particular, the amount of capital we have allocated to our CBVA business for U.S. GAAP purposes includes certain intangible assets that are subject to periodic impairment testing and loss recognition, and U.S. GAAP reserves in our CBVA business are in some cases based on assumptions that differ from those we use to determine statutory and rating agency capital. To the extent that macroeconomic conditions adversely deviate from our assumptions, or if market conditions or other developments require us to write-down these intangible assets or increase U.S. GAAP reserves, we may recognize U.S. GAAP losses in our CBVA business. Furthermore, these changes will impact the carrying value of the CBVA business held for sale, which will impact the estimated loss on sale. For additional information on our hedging program within the CBVA business, see Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in Part I, Item 3. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Seasonality and Other Matters

Our business results can vary from quarter to quarter as a result of seasonal factors. For all of our segments, the first quarter of each year typically has elevated operating expenses, reflecting higher payroll taxes, equity compensation grants, and certain other expenses that tend to be concentrated in the first quarters. Additionally, alternative investment income tends to be lower in the first quarters. Other seasonal factors that affect our business include:

Retirement

The first quarters tend to have the highest level of recurring deposits in Corporate Markets, due to the increase in participant contributions from the receipt of annual bonus award payments or annual lump sum matches and profit sharing contributions made by many employers. Corporate Market withdrawals also tend to increase in the first quarters as departing sponsors change providers at the start of a new year.


 
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In the third quarters, education tax-exempt markets typically have the lowest recurring deposits, due to the timing of vacation schedules in the academic calendar.

The fourth quarters tend to have the highest level of single/transfer deposits due to new Corporate Market plan sales as sponsors transfer from other providers when contracts expire at the fiscal or calendar year-end. Recurring deposits in the Corporate Market may be lower in the fourth quarters as higher paid participants scale back or halt their contributions upon reaching the annual maximums allowed for the year. Finally, Corporate Market withdrawals tend to increase in the fourth quarters, as in the first quarters, due to departing sponsors.

Investment Management

In the fourth quarters, performance fees are typically higher due to certain performance fees being associated with calendar-year performance against established benchmarks and hurdle rates.

Employee Benefits

The first quarters tend to have the highest Group Life loss ratio. Sales for Group Life and Stop Loss also tend to be the highest in the first quarters, as most of our contracts have January start dates in alignment with the start of our clients' fiscal years.

The third quarters tend to have the second highest Group Life and Stop Loss sales, as a large number of our contracts have July start dates in alignment with the start of our clients' fiscal years.

Individual Life

The fourth quarters tend to have the highest levels of universal life insurance sales. This seasonal pattern is typical for the industry.

The first and fourth quarters tend to have the highest levels of net underwriting income.

In addition to these seasonal factors, our results are impacted by the annual review of assumptions related to future policy benefits and deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC"), value of business acquired ("VOBA") (collectively, "DAC/VOBA") and other intangibles, which we generally complete in the third quarter of each year, and annual remeasurement related to our employee benefit plans, which we generally complete in the fourth quarter of each year.

Stranded Costs

As a result of the Transaction, the revenues and certain expenses of the businesses held for sale have been classified as discontinued operations. Expenses classified within discontinued operations include only direct operating expenses incurred by the businesses being sold that are identifiable as costs of the businesses being sold, but only to the extent that we will not continue to recognize such expenses after the close of the Transaction. Certain direct costs of the businesses being sold, which relate to activities for which we have agreed to provide transitional services and for which we will be reimbursed under a transition services agreement, are reported within continuing operations. Additionally, indirect costs, such as those related to corporate and shared service functions that were previously allocated to the businesses held for sale, and other expenses that do not meet the foregoing criteria are reported within continuing operations. These costs reported within continuing operations ("Stranded Costs") are included in Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes and Income (loss) from continuing operations for all periods presented. Because we do not believe that Stranded Costs are representative of the future run-rate expenses of our continuing operations, they are recorded in Corporate. We plan to address the Stranded Costs through a cost reduction strategy. Refer to Restructuring in Part II, Item I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information on this program.

Tax Reform

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Reform") was signed into law. Tax Reform significantly revised U.S. federal corporate income tax law by, among other things, reducing the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and changing
various provisions of the Federal tax code that impact life insurance companies.


 
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For more information on Tax Reform, see "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates in Part II, Item 7. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Income taxes Note in Part I, Item I. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Carried Interest

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), within our Investment Management segment, includes, for this and previous periods, performance-based capital allocations related to sponsored private equity funds (“carried interest”) that are subject to later reversal based on subsequent fund performance, to the extent that cumulative rates of investment return fall below specified investment hurdle rates. Should the market value of this portfolio increase in future periods, this reversal could be fully or partially recovered. No amounts for carried interest were reversed or recovered for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. As of March 31, 2018, approximately $66 million of previously accrued carried interest would be subject to full or partial reversal in future periods if cumulative fund performance hurdle rates are not maintained throughout the remaining life of the affected funds.

Restructuring

2016 Restructuring

In 2016, we began implementing a series of initiatives designed to make us a simpler, more agile company able to deliver an enhanced customer experience ("2016 Restructuring"). These initiatives include an increasing emphasis on less capital-intensive products and the achievement of operational synergies.

On July 31, 2017, we executed a variable 5-year information technology services agreement with a third-party service provider at an expected annualized cost of $70 - $90 million per year, with a total cumulative 5-year cost of approximately $400 million, subject to potential reduction as a result of the Organizational Restructuring program discussed below. Included in these costs are approximately $35 million of transition costs. This initiative, which is a component of our 2016 Restructuring program, improves expense efficiency and upgrades our technology capabilities. Entry into this agreement resulted in severance, asset write-off, transition and other implementation costs. We incurred restructuring expenses of $7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018. We anticipate additional restructuring expenses related to this initiative of approximately $30 - $35 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 and an immaterial amount of restructuring expenses thereafter. The restructuring expenses to be incurred for the year ended December 31, 2018 will primarily reflect the transition costs to implement this information technology services agreement.

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, these initiatives resulted in restructuring expenses of $14 million, which are reflected in Operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, but excluded from Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes. These expenses are classified as a component of Other adjustments to Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and consequently are not included in the adjusted operating results of our segments.

In addition to the restructuring expenses incurred above, the reduction in employees from the execution of the contract described above caused the aggregate reduction in employees under our 2016 Restructuring program to trigger an immaterial curtailment and related remeasurement during the three months ended September 30, 2017 of our qualified defined benefit pension plan and active non-qualified defined benefit plan.

As we further develop these initiatives, we will incur additional restructuring expenses in one or more periods through the end of 2018. These costs, which include severance and other costs, cannot currently be estimated, but could be material, and are not reflected in our run-rate cost savings estimates for 2018.

Organizational Restructuring

As a result of our entry into the Transaction, we are undertaking further restructuring efforts to to execute the Transaction and reduce stranded expenses associated with our CBVA and fixed and fixed indexed annuities businesses, as well as our corporate and shared services functions ("Organizational Restructuring"). These activities have and will result in recognition of severance and other restructuring expenses. Restructuring expenses that are directly related to the preparation for and execution of the Transaction are included in discontinued operations. Other restructuring expenses arising from related organizational restructuring are included in continuing operations.

The Transaction resulted in recognition of severance and other restructuring expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we incurred an adjustment to restructuring expenses of $(2) million, which is reflected in Income (loss) from discontinued operations,

 
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net of tax, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Through the closing of the Transaction, we anticipate incurring additional restructuring expenses, directly related to the disposition. These costs, which include severance, transition and other costs, cannot currently be estimated but could be material.

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we also incurred restructuring expenses of $5 million associated with continuing operations, which are reflected in Operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, but excluded from Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes. In addition to restructuring expenses associated with discontinued operations, we will develop and approve additional Organizational Restructuring initiatives to simplify the organization as a result of the Transaction, and expect to incur restructuring expenses associated with continuing operations in one or more periods through the end of 2019. These costs, which include severance, transition and other costs, cannot currently be estimated but could be material.

The cumulative effect of all our previously discussed programs and related initiatives should help us to address the Stranded Costs that will result from the Transaction. Refer to Stranded Costs in Part I, Item 2. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on Stranded Costs.

Operating Measures

This MD&A includes a discussion of Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes and Adjusted operating revenues, each of which is a measure used by management to evaluate segment performance. We believe that Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes provides a meaningful measure of our business performance and enhances the understanding of our financial results by focusing on the operating performance and trends of the underlying business segments and excluding items that tend to be highly variable from period to period based on capital market conditions or other factors. Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes does not replace Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as the comparable U.S. GAAP measure of our consolidated results of operations. Therefore, we believe that it is useful to evaluate both Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes when reviewing our financial and operating performance. See the Segments Note in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of the adjustments made to reconcile Income (loss) before income taxes to Total adjusted operating earnings before income taxes and the adjustments made to reconcile Total revenues to Total adjusted operating revenues.



 
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Results of Operations - Company Condensed Consolidated

The following table presents summary condensed consolidated financial information for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Revenues:
 
 
 
Net investment income
$
823

 
$
843

Fee income
676

 
637

Premiums
539

 
547

Net realized capital gains (losses)
(181
)
 
(86
)
Other revenue
99

 
89

Income (loss) related to consolidated investment entities
11

 
27

Total revenues
1,967

 
2,057

Benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders
1,090

 
1,149

Operating expenses
700

 
668

Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired
100

 
64

Interest expense
49

 
46

Operating expenses related to consolidated investment entities
7

 
17

Total benefits and expenses
1,946

 
1,944

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
21

 
113

Income tax expense (benefit)
4

 
93

Income (loss) from continuing operations
17

 
20

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
429

 
(162
)
Net Income (loss)
446

 
(142
)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 
1

Net income (loss) available to our common shareholders
$
446


$
(143
)

The following table presents information about our Operating expenses for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
Commissions
$
173

 
$
193

General and administrative expenses:
 
 
 
Restructuring expenses
19

 
12

Strategic Investment Program (1)

 
20

Other general and administrative expenses
559

 
510

Total general and administrative expenses
578

 
542

Total operating expenses, before DAC/VOBA deferrals
751

 
735

DAC/VOBA deferrals
(51
)
 
(67
)
Total operating expenses
$
700

 
$
668

(1) Beginning in 2018, remaining costs of our Strategic Investment Program are insignificant and have been allocated to our reportable segments within Other general and administrative expenses.


 
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The following table presents AUM and AUA as of the dates indicated:
 
As of March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
AUM and AUA:
 
 
 
Retirement
$
369,817

 
$
335,751

Investment Management
271,459

 
263,419

Employee Benefits
1,794

 
1,802

Individual Life
15,588

 
15,341

Eliminations/Other
(117,222
)
 
(110,898
)
Total AUM and AUA(1)
$
541,436

 
$
505,415

 
 
 
 
AUM
313,532

 
294,256

AUA
227,904

 
211,159

Total AUM and AUA(1)
$
541,436

 
$
505,415

(1) Includes AUM and AUA related to businesses held for sale, for which a substantial portion of the assets will continue to be managed by our Investment Management segment.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Income (loss) from continuing operations to Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes and the relative contributions of each segment to Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
$
21

 
$
113

Less Adjustments(1):
 
 
 
Net investment gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments
(61
)
 
(20
)
Net guaranteed benefit hedging gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments
(14
)
 
8

Loss related to businesses exited through reinsurance or divestment
(45
)
 
(5
)
Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 
1

Loss related to early extinguishment of debt
(3
)
 
(1
)
Other adjustments
(19
)
 
(15
)
Total adjustments to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
$
(142
)
 
$
(32
)
 
 
 
 
Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes by segment:
 
 
 
Retirement
$
109

 
$
148

Investment Management
61

 
49

Employee Benefits
32

 
11

Individual Life
17

 
32

Corporate(2)
(56
)
 
(95
)
Total adjusted operating earnings before income taxes
$
163

 
$
145

(1) Refer to the Segments Note to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of these items.
(2) Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes for Corporate includes Net investment gains (losses) and Net guaranteed benefit hedging gains (losses) associated with the Retained Business in the prior period. These amounts are insignificant and do not distort the ability to make a meaningful evaluation of the trends of Corporate activities.





 
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The following table presents a reconciliation of Total revenues to Adjusted operating revenues and the relative contributions of each segment to Adjusted operating revenues for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Total revenues
$
1,967

 
$
2,057

Adjustments(1):
 
 
 
Net realized investment gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments
(73
)
 
(27
)
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of derivatives related to guaranteed benefits
(7
)
 
9

Revenues related to businesses exited through reinsurance or divestment
(40
)
 
20

Revenues attributable to noncontrolling interest
6

 
19

Other adjustments
58

 
51

Total adjustments to revenues
$
(56
)
 
$
72

 
 
 
 
Adjusted operating revenues by segment:
 
 
 
Retirement
$
662

 
$
625

Investment Management
185

 
171

Employee Benefits
453

 
447

Individual Life
631

 
630

Corporate(2)
92

 
112

Total adjusted operating revenues
$
2,023

 
$
1,985

(1) Refer to the Segments Note to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of these items.
(2) Adjusted operating revenues for Corporate includes Net investment gains (losses) and Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives related to guaranteed benefits associated with the Retained Business in the prior period. These amounts are insignificant and do not distort the ability to make a meaningful evaluation of the trends of Corporate activities.

The following tables describe the components of the reconciliation between Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes and Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes related to Net investment gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments and Net guaranteed benefits hedging gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments.

The following table presents the adjustment to Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes related to Total investment gains (losses) and the related Net amortization of DAC/VOBA and other intangibles for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Other-than-temporary impairments
$
(14
)
 
$
(1
)
CMO-B fair value adjustments(1)
(38
)
 
(17
)
Gains (losses) on the sale of securities
(27
)
 
(30
)
Other, including changes in the fair value of derivatives
6

 
22

Total investment gains (losses)
(73
)
 
(26
)
Net amortization of DAC/VOBA and other intangibles on above
12

 
6

Net investment gains (losses)
$
(61
)
 
$
(20
)
(1) For a description of our CMO-B portfolio, see Investments - CMO-B Portfolio in Part I, Item 2. of this Quarterly report on Form 10-Q and Part II, Item 7. of our Annual report on form 10-K.

 
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The following table presents the adjustment to Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes related to Guaranteed benefit hedging gains (losses) net of DAC/VOBA and other intangibles amortization for the periods indicated.
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Gain (loss), excluding nonperformance risk
$
(10
)
 
$
16

Gain (loss) due to nonperformance risk
(4
)
 
(8
)
Net gain (loss) prior to related amortization of DAC/VOBA and sales inducements
(14
)
 
8

Net amortization of DAC/VOBA and sales inducements

 

Net guaranteed benefit hedging gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments
$
(14
)
 
$
8


The following table presents significant items included in Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Adjustment to loss on sale, net of tax excluding costs to sell
$
455

 
$

Transaction costs
(6
)
 

Net results of discontinued operations, excluding notable items
207

 
299

Income tax benefit
11

 
111

Notable items in CBVA results:
 
 
 
Net gains (losses) related to incurred guaranteed benefits and CBVA hedge program, excluding nonperformance risk
(198
)
 
(452
)
Gain (loss) due to nonperformance risk
(39
)
 
(132
)
DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking
(1
)
 
12

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)
$
429

 
$
(162
)
(1) Refer to the Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations Note in Part I, Item I. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further detail.

Notable Items

The following table highlights notable items that are included in Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes from the following categories: (1) large gains (losses) that are not indicative of performance in the period; and (2) items that typically recur but can be volatile from period to period (e.g., DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking).

In 2017, we began soliciting customer consents to execute a change to reduce the guaranteed minimum interest rate ("GMIR initiative") applicable to future deposits and transfers into fixed investment options for certain retirement plan contracts with above-market GMIRs. This change reduces our interest rate exposure on new deposits, transfers and in certain plans existing fixed account assets and will favorably impact the DAC/VOBA amortization rate and Adjusted operating earnings over time. The GMIR initiative unlocking recorded in 2017 reflected management’s best estimate of consent acceptances expected during 2017 and subsequent years related to this initiative. During the first quarter of 2018, we have updated our assumptions related to the GMIR initiative to reflect higher expected consents based on company experience. This update resulted in unfavorable unlocking of $43 million recorded in Net amortization of DAC/VOBA and reflected in the table below.
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking(1)
$
(71
)
 
$
4

(1) DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking is included in Fee income, Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders and Net amortization of DAC/VOBA and includes the impact of the review of the assumptions. See DAC/VOBA and Other Intangibles Unlocking in Part I, Item 2. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further description.




 
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Terminology Definitions

Net realized capital gains (losses), net realized investment gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments, and Net guaranteed benefit hedging gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments include changes in the fair value of derivatives. Increases in the fair value of derivative assets or decreases in the fair value of derivative liabilities result in "gains." Decreases in the fair value of derivative assets or increases in the fair value of derivative liabilities result in "losses."

In addition, we have certain products that contain guarantees that are embedded derivatives related to guaranteed benefits and index-crediting features, while other products contain such guarantees that are considered derivatives (collectively "guaranteed benefit derivatives").

Consolidated - Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

Net Income (Loss)

Net investment income decreased $20 million from $843 million to $823 million primarily due to:

the consolidation of investment entities as a result of higher income earned in underlying consolidated investments;
lower prepayment fee income; and
impact of certain funding agreements in run-off during 2017, which are reported in Corporate.
    
The decrease was partially offset by:

higher alternative investment income in the current period primarily driven by the cumulative impact of equity market performance in the prior year.

Fee income increased $39 million from $637 million to $676 million primarily due to:

an increase in separate account and institutional/mutual fund AUM in our Retirement segment driven by market improvements and the cumulative impact of positive net flows resulting in higher full service fees; and
an increase in average AUM in our Investment Management segment, driven by the cumulative impact of positive net flows and market appreciation resulting in higher management and administrative fees earned.

Premiums decreased $8 million from $547 million to $539 million primarily due to:

lower considerations of life contingent contracts resulting in lower Premiums which corresponds to a decrease in Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders.

The decrease was partially offset by:

higher premiums driven by growth of the voluntary and group life business partially offset by a decline in stop loss premiums in our Employee Benefits segment.

Net realized capital losses increased $95 million from $86 million to $181 million primarily due to:

unfavorable market value changes associated with business reinsured;
unfavorable changes in the fair value of guaranteed benefit derivatives excluding nonperformance risk as a result of interest rate movements; and
higher Net investment losses and related charges and adjustments primarily due to equity market movements, discussed below.

Other revenue increased $10 million from $89 million to $99 million primarily due to:

higher broker-dealer revenues.


 
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Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders decreased $59 million from $1,149 million to $1,090 million primarily due to:

market value impacts and changes in the reinsurance deposit asset associated with business reinsured;
lower benefits incurred due to a lower loss ratio on stop loss in our Employee Benefits segment; and
lower annuitization of life contingent contracts which corresponds to a decrease in Premiums.

The decrease was partially offset by:

adverse net mortality and unfavorable intangibles unlocking due to higher severity and frequency of claims on interest sensitive blocks in our Individual Life segment.

Operating expenses increased $32 million from $668 million to $700 million primarily due to:

higher litigation reserves related to a divested business. See the Commitments and Contingencies Note in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further description; and
higher broker-dealer expenses.

The increase was partially offset by:

a decline in expenses associated with our Strategic Investment Program;
continued expense management efforts;
lower financing costs in our Individual Life segment;
lower net compensation adjustments in the current period; and
lower compliance-related spend.

Net amortization of DAC/VOBA increased $36 million from $64 million to $100 million primarily due to:

unfavorable DAC/VOBA unlocking driven by an update to the current period assumptions related to the GMIR initiative, as well as favorable unlocking in the prior period due to separate account market performance in our Retirement segment;
unfavorable DAC/VOBA unlocking driven by adverse net mortality on the interest sensitive block in our Individual Life segment (refer to Results of Operations - Segment by Segment for further information); and
unfavorable DAC/VOBA unlocking as a result of losses on asset revaluations in the current period.

The increase was partially offset by:

lower DAC/VOBA amortization due to higher net investment losses; and
lower DAC/VOBA amortization as a result of the GMIR initiative referenced above.

Income before income taxes decreased $92 million from $113 million to a $21 million primarily due to:

higher Net investment losses and related charges and adjustments primarily due to equity market movements, discussed below;
higher Loss on business exited through reinsurance or divestment due to higher litigation reserves, discussed below; and
unfavorable changes in Net guaranteed benefit hedging gains (loss) and related charges and adjustments primarily due to changes in interest rates, discussed below.

The decrease was partially offset by:

higher Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes, discussed below.

Income tax expense (benefit) decreased $89 million from $93 million to $4 million primarily due to:

a change in the dividends received deduction ("DRD"); and
a decrease in income before income taxes and lower federal corporate income tax rate as a result of Tax Reform.


 
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax changed $591 million from a loss of $162 million to a gain of $429 million primarily due to:

an adjustment to the loss on sale, net of tax excluding costs to sell in the current period;
a decrease in Net losses related to incurred guaranteed benefits and CBVA hedge program, excluding nonperformance risk in businesses held for sale; and
lower losses due to changes in the fair value of guaranteed benefit derivatives related to nonperformance risk in businesses held for sale.

The improvement was partially offset by:

a decline in the Income tax benefit related to businesses held for sale; and
a decline in Net results of discontinued operations, excluding notable items, primarily due to the unfavorable impact of equity market movements compared to the prior period.

Adjusted operating Earnings before Income Taxes

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes increased $18 million from $145 million to $163 million primarily due to:

lower operating expenses, primarily due to a decrease in costs associated with our Strategic Investment Program, continued expense management efforts and lower financing costs in our Individual Life segment;
an increase in separate account and institutional/mutual fund AUM driven by equity market improvements; and
favorable stop loss, group life, and voluntary experience partially due to growth of the group life and voluntary blocks in our Employee Benefits segment.

The increase was partially offset by:

unfavorable changes in DAC/VOBA unlocking primarily due to an update to the assumptions related the GMIR initiative in our Retirement segment; and
higher unfavorable DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking driven by adverse net mortality on the interest sensitive block in our Individual Life segment.

Adjustments from Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes to Adjusted Operating Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes

Net investment losses and related charges and adjustments increased $41 million from $20 million to $61 million due to:
 
unfavorable changes in CMO-B fair value adjustments;
unfavorable changes in the fair value of derivatives; and
higher impairments in the current period.

Net guaranteed benefit hedging gains (losses) and related charges and adjustments changed $22 million from a gain of $8 million to a loss of $14 million primarily due to:

unfavorable changes in fair value of guaranteed benefit derivatives excluding nonperformance risk as a result of changes in interest rates.

Loss related to businesses exited through reinsurance or divestment increased $40 million from a $5 million to $45 million primarily due to:

higher litigation reserves related to a divested business. See the Commitments and Contingencies Note in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further description.

Loss related to early extinguishment of debt increased $2 million from $1 million to $3 million primarily due to:

Losses in connection with repurchased debt. See Liquidity and Capital Resources - in Part I, Item 2. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further description.


 
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Other adjustments to operating earnings increased $4 million from a loss of $15 million to a loss of $19 million primarily due to:
 
higher costs recorded in the current period related to restructuring. See the Restructuring Note in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further description.

The higher loss was partially offset by:

rebranding costs in the prior period.

Results of Operations - Segment by Segment

Retirement

The following table presents Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes of our Retirement segment for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Adjusted operating revenues:
 
 
 
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses)
$
423

 
$
427

Fee income
212

 
178

Premiums
2

 
(1
)
Other revenue
25

 
21

Total adjusted operating revenues
662

 
625

Operating benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders
237

 
232

Operating expenses
248

 
227

Net amortization of DAC/VOBA
68

 
18

Total operating benefits and expenses
553

 
477

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes
$
109

 
$
148


The following table presents certain notable items that resulted in the volatility in Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking(1)(2)
$
(41
)
 
$
13

(1) See DAC/VOBA and Other Intangibles Unlocking in Part I, Item 2. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further description.
(2) Includes unfavorable unlocking of $43 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018 associated with an assumption update related to the GMIR initiative.


 
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The following tables present AUM and AUA for our Retirement segment as of the dates indicated:
 
As of March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Corporate markets
$
60,650

 
$
53,163

Tax-exempt markets
61,954

 
57,185

Total full service plans
122,604

 
110,348

Stable value(1) and pension risk transfer
11,544

 
12,536

Retail wealth management
9,568

 
3,559

Total AUM
143,716

 
126,443

AUA
226,101

 
209,308

Total AUM and AUA
$
369,817

 
$
335,751

(1) Consists of assets where we are the investment manager.
 
As of March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
General Account
$
32,480

 
$
32,496

Separate Account
70,361

 
63,567

Mutual Fund/Institutional Funds
40,875

 
30,380

AUA
226,101

 
209,308

Total AUM and AUA
$
369,817

 
$
335,751


The following table presents a rollforward of AUM for our Retirement segment for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Balance as of beginning of period
$
138,191

 
$
121,408

Transfer between business segments (1)
6,016

 

Deposits
4,519

 
4,996

Surrenders, benefits and product charges
(4,881
)
 
(4,385
)
Net flows
(362
)
 
611

Interest credited and investment performance
(129
)
 
4,424

Balance as of end of period
$
143,716

 
$
126,443

(1) Reflects investment-only products which were transferred from Corporate during the current period.

Retirement - Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes decreased $39 million from $148 million to $109 million primarily due to:

unfavorable DAC/VOBA unlocking in the current period driven by an update to the assumptions related the GMIR initiative.

Excluding this impact, Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes increased primarily due to:

an increase in separate account and institutional/mutual fund AUM driven by equity market improvements resulting in higher full service fees;
lower amortization due to changes related to the GMIR initiative referenced above; and
an increase in alternative investment income primarily driven by the cumulative impact of equity market performance in the prior year.


 
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The increase was partially offset by:

favorable DAC/VOBA unlocking in the prior period resulting from separate account performance that did not reoccur;
the impact of the shift in the business mix; and
lower prepayment fee income.

Investment Management

The following table presents Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes of our Investment Management segment for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Adjusted operating revenues:
 
 
 
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses)
$
11

 
$
9

Fee income
165

 
150

Other revenue
9

 
12

Total adjusted operating revenues
185

 
171

Operating benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
Operating expenses
124

 
122

Total operating benefits and expenses
124

 
122

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes
$
61

 
$
49


Our Investment Management segment operating revenues include the following intersegment revenues, primarily consisting of asset-based management and administration fees.
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018

2017
Investment Management intersegment revenues
$
43

 
$
44


The following table presents AUM and AUA for our Investment Management segment as of the dates indicated:
 
As of March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
AUM:
 
 
 
Institutional/retail
 
 
 
Investment Management sourced
$
85,411

 
$
76,195

Affiliate sourced(1)
55,147

 
54,636

General account
81,893

 
82,069

Total AUM
222,451

 
212,900

AUA:
 
 
 
Affiliate sourced(2)
49,008

 
50,519

Total AUM and AUA
$
271,459

 
$
263,419

(1) Affiliate sourced AUM includes assets sourced by other segments and also reported as AUM or AUA by such other segments.
(2) Affiliate sourced AUA includes assets sourced by other segments and also reported as AUA or AUM by such other segments.


 
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The following table presents net flows for our Investment Management segment for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Net Flows:
 
 
 
Investment Management sourced
$
56

 
$
568

Affiliate sourced
(1,221
)
 
(1,722
)
Total
$
(1,165
)
 
$
(1,154
)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Affiliate Sourced Net Flows:
 
 
 
Other affiliate sourced net flows
$
(507
)
 
$
(307
)
Variable annuity net flows
(714
)
 
(1,415
)
Total Affiliate Sourced Net Flows
$
(1,221
)
 
$
(1,722
)

Investment Management - Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes increased $12 million from $49 million to $61 million primarily due to:

an increase in average AUM driven by the cumulative impact of positive net flows and market improvements resulting in higher management and administrative fees earned; and
higher alternative investment income primarily driven by equity market performance related to certain funds.

The increase was partially offset by:

lower Other revenue primarily due to higher performance and production fees earned in the prior period; and
higher Operating expenses primarily associated with higher revenues.

Employee Benefits

The following table presents Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes of the Employee Benefits segment for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Adjusted operating revenues:
 
 
 
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses)
$
27

 
$
27

Fee income
16

 
16

Premiums
411

 
405

Other revenue
(1
)
 
(1
)
Total adjusted operating revenues
453

 
447

Operating benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders
326

 
343

Operating expenses
91

 
90

Net amortization of DAC/VOBA
4

 
3

Total operating benefits and expenses
421

 
436

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes
$
32

 
$
11



 
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The following table presents certain notable items that resulted in volatility in Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking(1)
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
(1) See DAC/VOBA and Other Intangibles Unlocking in Part I, Item 2. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further description.

The following table presents sales, gross premiums and in-force for our Employee Benefits segment for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Sales by Product Line:
 
 
 
Group life
$
45

 
$
30

Group stop loss
179

 
248

Other group products
15

 
17

Total group products
239

 
295

Voluntary products
65

 
46

Total sales by product line
$
304

 
$
341

 
 
 
 
Total gross premiums and deposits
$
462

 
$
458

Total annualized in-force premiums
1,891

 
1,888

 
 
 
 
Loss Ratios:
 
 
 
Group life (interest adjusted)
79.3
%
 
83.2
%
Group stop loss
80.2
%
 
81.0
%

Employee Benefits - Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes increased $21 million from $11 million to $32 million primarily due to:

higher premiums driven by growth of the voluntary and group life blocks; and
favorable stop loss, group life, and voluntary experience, including a favorable reserve refinement in the current period related to expired claims on the stop loss block. Excluding the effect of this refinement, the loss ratio for stop loss is 81.5%.

The increase was partially offset by:

lower stop loss sales in the current period as a result of pricing actions taken to improve the loss ratio in the future.


 
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Individual Life

The following table presents Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes of our Individual Life segment for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Adjusted operating revenues:
 
 
 
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses)
$
218

 
$
211

Fee income
305

 
303

Premiums
105

 
111

Other revenue
3

 
5

Total adjusted operating revenues
631

 
630

Operating benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders
495

 
475

Operating expenses
74

 
78

Net amortization of DAC/VOBA
45

 
45

Total operating benefits and expenses
614

 
598

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes
$
17

 
$
32


The following table presents certain notable items that resulted in volatility in Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking(1)
$
(29
)
 
$
(8
)
(1) See DAC/VOBA and Other Intangibles Unlocking in Part I, Item 2. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further description.

The following table presents the impact of DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking by line item for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Fee income
$
6

 
$
(3
)
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders
(17
)
 

Net amortization of DAC/VOBA
(18
)
 
(5
)
Total
$
(29
)
 
$
(8
)

 
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The following table presents sales, gross premiums, in-force amounts and policy count for our Individual Life segment for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Sales by Product Line:
 
 
 
Universal life:
 
 
 
Indexed
$
16

 
$
21

Accumulation
1

 
1

Total universal life
17

 
22

Variable life

 
1

Term

 
2

Total sales by product line
$
17

 
$
25

 
 
 
 
Total gross premiums
$
449

 
$
447

End of period:
 
 
 
In-force face amount
$
322,809

 
$
343,004

In-force policy count
817,167

 
874,587

New business policy count (paid)
1,060

 
3,045


Individual Life - Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes decreased $15 million from $32 million to $17 million primarily due to:

higher unfavorable DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking driven by adverse net mortality on the interest sensitive block, described below; and
slightly lower underwriting gains, net of DAC/VOBA and other intangibles amortization, primarily driven by adverse net mortality on the interest sensitive block, partially offset by favorable experience on the non-interest sensitive block and lower financing costs. Adverse net mortality on the interest sensitive block in the current period was unusually high due to higher frequency and severity than expected, but was mostly offset by related DAC/VOBA and other intangibles amortization.

The decrease was partially offset by:

higher Net investment income primarily due to higher alternative investment income driven by the cumulative impact of equity market performance in the prior year.


 
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Corporate

The following table presents Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes of Corporate for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Adjusted operating revenues:
 
 
 
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses)
$
61

 
$
54

Fee income (1)
11

 
27

Premiums
20

 
31

Other revenue

 

Total adjusted operating revenues
92

 
112

Operating benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders
56

 
72

Operating expenses (1)
41

 
87

Net amortization of DAC/VOBA
2

 
1

Interest expense
49

 
47

Total operating benefits and expenses
148

 
207

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes(2)
$
(56
)
 
$
(95
)
(1) The prior period includes investment-only products, which were transferred to our Retirement segment during the current period.
(2) The prior period includes insignificant amounts related to net investment gains (losses) and changes in fair value of derivatives related to guaranteed benefits associated with the Retained Business.

The following table presents information about our Operating expenses of Corporate for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Strategic Investment Program(1)
$

 
$
20

Amortization of intangibles
9

 
8

Other(2)
32

 
59

Total Operating expenses
$
41

 
$
87

(1) In 2018, Strategic Investment Program costs are insignificant and reflected in our reportable segments.
(2) Includes expense from corporate operations, Retained Business and other closed blocks, and expense not allocated to our segments, including Stranded Costs.
 
Corporate - Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes improved $39 million from a loss of $95 million to a loss of $56 million primarily related to:

a decline in expenses associated with our Strategic Investment Program as the expense is allocated to our segments beginning in the first quarter of 2018;
residual activity from Retained Business, which will have volatility due to the nature of the block;
favorable impact as a result of certain funding agreements in run-off during 2017, and corresponding declines in investment spread and related expenses;
lower net compensation adjustments in the current period; and
lower compliance-related spend.

Alternative Investment Income

Investment income on certain alternative investments can be volatile due to changes in market conditions. The following table presents the amount of investment income (loss) on certain alternative investments that is included in segment Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes and the average level of assets in each segment, prior to intercompany eliminations, which excludes alternative investments and income that are a component of Assets held for sale and Income (loss) from discontinued operations,

 
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net of tax, respectively, and alternative investments and income in Corporate. These alternative investments are carried at fair value, which is estimated based on the net asset value ("NAV") of these funds.

While investment income on these assets can be volatile, based on current plans, we expect to earn 8.0% to 9.0% on these assets over the long term.

Alternative investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and the average assets of alternative investments as of the dates indicated were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Retirement:
 
 
 
Alternative investment income
$
18

 
$
15

Average alternative investment
536

 
494

Investment Management:
 
 
 
Alternative investment income
11

 
9

Average alternative investment
262

 
209

Employee Benefits:
 
 
 
Alternative investment income
2

 
2

Average alternative investment
51

 
46

Individual Life:
 
 
 
Alternative investment income
9

 
5

Average alternative investment
312

 
220



DAC/VOBA and Other Intangibles Unlocking

Changes in Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes and Net income (loss) are influenced by increases and decreases in amortization of DAC, VOBA, deferred sales inducements ("DSI") and unearned revenue ("URR"), collectively, "DAC/VOBA and other intangibles." For Individual Life, changes in Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes and Net income (loss) are also influenced by increases and decreases in amortization of net cost of reinsurance, as well as by changes in reserves associated with UL and variable universal life ("VUL") secondary guarantees and paid-up guarantees. Unlocking, described below, related to DAC, VOBA, DSI and URR, as well as amortization of net cost of reinsurance and reserve adjustments associated with UL and VUL secondary guarantees and paid-up guarantees are referred to as "DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking." See the "Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other Intangibles," "Reinsurance," and "Future Policy Benefits and Contract Owner Account Balances" sections in the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note in our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.

We amortize DAC/VOBA and other intangibles related to universal life-type contracts and fixed and variable deferred annuity contracts over the estimated lives of the contracts in relation to the emergence of estimated gross profits. Net cost of reinsurance is amortized in a similar manner. Assumptions as to mortality, persistency, interest crediting rates, returns associated with separate account performance, impact of hedge performance, expenses to administer the business and certain economic variables, such as inflation, are based on our experience and our overall short-term and long-term future expectations for returns available in the capital markets. At each valuation date, estimated gross profits are updated with actual gross profits and the assumptions underlying future estimated gross profits are evaluated for continued reasonableness. Adjustments to estimated gross profits require that amortization rates be revised retroactively to the date of the contract issuance, which is referred to as unlocking. As a result of this process, the cumulative balances of DAC/VOBA and other intangibles and net cost of reinsurance are adjusted with an offsetting benefit or charge to income to reflect changes in the period of the revision. An unlocking event that results in a benefit ("favorable unlocking") generally occurs as a result of actual experience or future expectations being favorable compared to previous estimates. Changes in DAC/VOBA and other intangibles and net cost of reinsurance due to contract changes or contract terminations higher than estimated are also included in "unlocking." An unlocking event that results in a charge ("unfavorable unlocking") generally occurs as a result of actual experience or future expectations being unfavorable compared to previous estimates. As a result of unlocking, the amortization schedules for future periods are also adjusted.


 
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Reserves for UL and VUL secondary guarantees and paid-up guarantees are calculated by estimating the expected value of death benefits payable and recognizing those benefits ratably over the accumulation period based on total expected assessments. The reserve for such products recognizes the portion of contract assessments received in early years used to compensate us for benefits provided in later years. Assumptions used, such as the interest rate, lapse rate and mortality, are consistent with assumptions used in estimating gross profits for purposes of amortizing DAC. At each valuation date, we evaluate these assumptions and, if actual experience or other evidence suggests that earlier assumptions should be revised, we adjust the reserve balance, with a related charge or credit to Policyholder benefits. These reserve adjustments are included in unlocking associated with all our segments.

We also review the estimated gross profits for each of these blocks of business to determine the recoverability of DAC, VOBA and DSI balances each period. If these assets are deemed to be unrecoverable, a write-down is recorded that is referred to as loss recognition. There was no loss recognition for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

The following table presents the amount of DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking that is included in segment Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Retirement
$
(41
)
 
$
13

Individual Life
(29
)
 
(8
)
Employee Benefits
(1
)
 
(1
)
Total DAC/VOBA and other intangibles unlocking
$
(71
)
 
$
4


Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Liquidity is our ability to generate sufficient cash flows to meet the cash requirements of operating, investing and financing activities. Capital refers to our long-term financial resources available to support the business operations and contribute to future growth. Our ability to generate and maintain sufficient liquidity and capital depends on the profitability of the businesses, timing of cash flows on investments and products, general economic conditions and access to the capital markets and the alternate sources of liquidity and capital described herein.

Consolidated Sources and Uses of Liquidity and Capital

Our principal available sources of liquidity are product charges, investment income, proceeds from the maturity and sale of investments, proceeds from debt issuance and borrowing facilities, repurchase agreements, contract deposits, securities lending and funding agreements. Primary uses of these funds are payments of policyholder benefits commissions and operating expenses, interest credits, share repurchases, investment purchases and contract maturities, withdrawals and surrenders.

Parent Company Sources and Uses of Liquidity and Capital

In evaluating liquidity, it is important to distinguish the cash flow needs of Voya Financial, Inc. from the cash flow needs of the Company as a whole. Voya Financial, Inc. is largely dependent on cash flows from its operating subsidiaries to meet its obligations. The principal sources of funds available to Voya Financial, Inc. include dividends and returns of capital from its operating subsidiaries, as well as cash and short-term investments. These sources of funds are currently supplemented by Voya Financial, Inc.’s access to the $750 million revolving credit sublimit of its Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and reciprocal borrowing facilities maintained with its subsidiaries as well as other alternate sources of liquidity described below either directly or indirectly through its insurance subsidiaries.


 
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Voya Financial, Inc.'s primary sources and uses of cash for the periods indicated are presented in the following table:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Beginning cash and cash equivalents balance
$
244

 
$
257

Sources:
 
 
 
Proceeds from loans from subsidiaries, net of repayments

 
598

Dividends and returns of capital from subsidiaries
210

 

Amounts received from subsidiaries under tax sharing agreements, net

 
5

Refund of income taxes, net

 
3

Sale of short-term investments
212

 

Proceeds from 2048 Notes offering
350

 

Total sources
772

 
606

Uses:
 
 
 
Repurchase of Senior Notes

 
90

Premium paid and other fees related to debt extinguishment

 
1

Payment of interest expense
35

 
35

Capital provided to subsidiaries

 
50

Repayments of loans from subsidiaries, net of new issuances
327

 

New issuances of loans to subsidiaries, net of repayments
68

 
243

Debt issuance costs
6

 

Common stock acquired - Share repurchase

 
190

Share-based compensation
9

 
7

Dividends paid
2

 
2

Acquisition of short-term investments

 
15

Maturity of 2018 Notes
337

 

Other, net
1

 
2

Total uses
785

 
635

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
(13
)
 
(29
)
Ending cash and cash equivalents balance
$
231

 
$
228


Share Repurchase Program and Dividends to Shareholders

On March 13, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program, pursuant to which we may, from time to time, purchase shares of our common shares through various means, including, without limitation, open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, forward, derivative, or accelerated repurchase, or automatic repurchase transactions, or tender offers.

On February 1, 2018, our Board of Directors provided its most recent share repurchase authorization, increasing the aggregate amount of our common stock authorized for repurchase under our share repurchase program by $500 million. The additional share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2018 (unless extended), and does not obligate us to purchase any shares. The authorization for the share repurchase program may be terminated, increased or decreased by our Board of Directors at any time.

On March 26, 2018, the share repurchase arrangement we entered into on December 26, 2017 with a third-party financial institution terminated. Upon termination, an additional 1,947,413 shares were delivered. The remaining amount of our share repurchase authorization is $1,011 million as of March 31, 2018.


 
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The following table summarizes our return of capital to common shareholders:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Dividends to shareholders
$
2

 
$
2

Repurchase of common shares
100

 
247

Total cash returned to shareholders
$
102

 
$
249


Liquidity

We manage liquidity through access to substantial investment portfolios as well as a variety of other sources of liquidity including committed credit facilities, securities lending and repurchase agreements. Our asset-liability management ("ALM") process takes into account the expected maturity of investments and expected benefit payments as well as the specific nature and risk profile of the liabilities, including variable products with guarantees. As part of our liquidity management process, we model different scenarios to determine whether existing assets are adequate to meet projected cash flows. Key variables in the modeling process include interest rates, equity market movements, quantity and type of interest and equity market hedges, anticipated contract owner behavior, market value of general account assets, variable separate account performance and implications of rating agency actions.

Description of Certain Indebtedness

We borrow funds to provide liquidity, invest in the growth of the business and for general corporate purposes. Our ability to access these borrowings depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the credit rating of Voya Financial, Inc. and of its insurance company subsidiaries and general macroeconomic conditions.

We had an immaterial amount of short-term debt borrowings outstanding consisting entirely of the current portion of long-term debt as of March 31, 2018. The following table summarizes our borrowing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2018:
($ in millions)
Beginning Balance
 
Issuance
 
Maturities and Repurchases
 
Other Changes
 
Ending Balance
Long-Term Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities
$
3,455

 
$
350

 
$
(347
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
3,453

Windsor property loan
5

 

 

 

 
5

Subtotal
3,460

 
350

 
(347
)
 
(5
)
 
3,458

Less: Current portion of long-term debt
337

 

 
(337
)
 

 

Total long-term debt
$
3,123

 
$
350

 
$
(10
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
3,458


As of March 31, 2018, we were in compliance with our debt covenants.

Debt Securities

Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2018, Voya Financial, Inc. had five series of senior notes outstanding (collectively, the "Senior Notes") with an aggregate principal amount outstanding of $2.0 billion. We may elect to redeem all or any portion of the Senior Notes at any time at a redemption price equal to the principal amount redeemed, or, if greater, a "make-whole redemption price," plus, in each case accrued and unpaid interest.

On February 15, 2018, the remaining 2.9% Senior Notes due February 15, 2018 (the "2018 Notes") matured and Voya Financial, Inc. paid the remaining principal and interest due.

Junior Subordinated Notes. As of March 31, 2018, the principal amount outstanding of junior subordinated notes (the "Junior Subordinated Notes") was $1.1 billion. The Junior Subordinated Notes are guaranteed on an unsecured, junior subordinated basis by Voya Holdings.

On January 23, 2018, Voya Financial, Inc. completed an offering, through a private placement, of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 4.7% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2048 (the "2048 Notes"). The 2048 Notes are guaranteed on an unsecured, junior subordinated basis by Voya Holdings. We used the net proceeds from the offering to repay at maturity our

 
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2018 Notes and to pay accrued interest thereon. The remaining proceeds after the repayment of the 2018 Notes were used for general corporate purposes.

Interest is paid on the 2048 Notes semi-annually, in arrears, on each January 23 and July 23, at a fixed rate of 4.7% until January 23, 2028. From January 23, 2028, the 2048 Notes bear interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.084% payable quarterly, in arrears, on January 23, April 23, July 23 and October 23. So long as no event of default with respect to the 2048 Notes has occurred and is continuing, we have the right on one or more occasions, to defer the payment of interest on the 2048 Notes for one or more consecutive interest periods for up to five years. During the deferral period, interest will continue to accrue at the then-applicable rate and deferred interest will bear additional interest at the then-applicable rate.

At any time following notice of our plan to defer interest and during the period interest is deferred, we and our subsidiaries generally, with certain exceptions, may not make payments on or redeem or purchase any shares of our common stock or any of the debt securities or guarantees that rank in liquidation on a parity with or are junior to the 2048 Notes.

We may elect to redeem the 2048 Notes (i) in whole at any time or in part on or after January 23, 2028 at a redemption price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. If the notes are not redeemed in whole, $25 million of aggregate principal (excluding the principal amount of the 2048 Notes held by us or our affiliates) must remain outstanding after giving effect to the redemption; or (ii) in whole, but not in part, at any time prior to January 23, 2028 within 90 days after the occurrence of a "tax event", a "rating agency event" or a "regulatory capital event," as defined in the 2048 Notes offering memorandum, at a redemption price equal to (a) with respect to a "rating agency event" 102% of their principal amount and (ii) with respect to a "tax event" or a "regulatory capital event," their principal amount, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Pursuant to a registration rights agreement that we have entered into with respect to the 2048 Notes, we have agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement with respect to the 2048 Notes within 320 days from the closing date.

Aetna Notes. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, Voya Holdings repurchased $10 million of the outstanding principal amount of 7.63% Debentures due August 15, 2026. In connection with this transaction, we incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, which was recorded in Interest Expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding principal amount of the Aetna Notes was $416 million, which is guaranteed by ING Group.

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, we withdrew $9 million of collateral from a control account benefiting ING Group with a third-party collateral agent, thereby decreasing the remaining collateral balance to $222 million. The collateral may be exchanged at any time upon the posting of any other form of acceptable collateral to the account.

Senior Unsecured Credit Facility

We have a senior unsecured credit facility, with a revolving credit sublimit of $750 million and a total LOC capacity of $2.25 billion. The facility expires on May 6, 2021.

As of March 31, 2018, there were no amounts outstanding as revolving credit borrowings and an immaterial amount of LOCs outstanding under the senior unsecured credit facility.

On January 24, 2018, we further amended the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement ("Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement"), dated as of May 6, 2016, by entering into a Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement ("Second Amendment") with the lenders thereunder. The Second Amendment modifies the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by requiring us to maintain a minimum net worth in light of the classification of substantially all of its CBVA and Annuities businesses to businesses held for sale. Upon entering into the MTA for the Transaction, we recorded an estimated loss on sale in the fourth quarter of 2017. Consequently, Voya Financial, Inc. is now required to maintain a minimum net worth equal to the greater of (i) $6 billion or (ii) 75% of the Company’s actual net worth as of December 31, 2017 (as calculated in the manner set forth in the Second Amended Credit Agreement). The minimum net worth amount may increase upon any future equity issuances by the Company or if the Transaction does not close. The Second Amendment also provides that, upon the closing of the MTA, the total amount of LOCs that may be issued shall be reduced from $2.25 billion to $1.25 billion. The $750 sublimit available for direct borrowings remains unchanged.


 
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Other Credit Facilities

We use credit facilities primarily to provide collateral required under our affiliated reinsurance transactions as well as certain third-party reinsurance arrangements to which Security Life of Denver International Limited ("SLDI"), one of our Arizona captives, is a party. We also issue guarantees and enter into financing arrangements in connection with our affiliated reinsurance transactions. These arrangements are primarily designed to facilitate the financing of statutory reserve requirements. By reinsuring business to our captive reinsurance subsidiaries and our Arizona captives, we are able to use alternative sources of collateral to fund the statutory reserve requirements and are generally able to secure longer term financing on a more capital efficient basis.

We also utilize LOCs to provide credit for reinsurance on portions of the CBVA segment liabilities reinsured to Roaring River II, Inc. ("RRII"), one of our Arizona captives, in order to meet statutory reserve requirements at those times when the assets and other capital backing the reinsurance liabilities may be less than the statutory reserve requirement. With respect to the CBVA segment liabilities, as of March 31, 2018, there were no LOC requirements or LOCs issued, as the statutory reserves were fully supported by assets in trust.

In addition to the $3.1 billion of credit facilities utilized by Individual Life, Retirement and Hannover Re block, $47 million of LOCs were outstanding to support miscellaneous requirements. In total, $3.2 billion of credit facilities were utilized as of March 31, 2018. As of March 31, 2018, the capacity of our unsecured and uncommitted credit facilities totaled $496 million and the capacity of our unsecured and committed credit facilities totaled $5.9 billion. We also have $10 million in secured facilities.

The following table summarizes our credit facilities, including our senior unsecured credit facility, as of March 31, 2018:
($ in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligor / Applicant
 
Business Supported
 
Secured / Unsecured
 
Committed / Uncommitted
 
Expiration
 
Capacity
 
Utilization
 
Unused Commitment
Voya Financial, Inc.
 
Other
 
Unsecured
 
Committed
 
05/06/2021
 
$
2,250

 
$

 
$
2,250

Voya Financial, Inc. / SLDI
 
Retirement
 
Unsecured
 
Committed
 
01/24/2021
 
195

 
181

 
14

SLDI
 
Hannover Re
 
Unsecured
 
Committed
 
10/29/2023
 
61

 
61

 

Voya Financial, Inc. / SLDI
 
Individual Life
 
Unsecured
 
Committed
 
12/31/2025
 
475

 
475

 

Voya Financial, Inc. / SLDI
 
Individual Life
 
Unsecured
 
Committed
 
07/01/2037
 
1,525

 
1,271

 
254

Voya Financial, Inc.(1)
 
Individual Life
 
Unsecured
 
Committed
 
02/11/2021
 
195

 
195

 

Voya Financial, Inc.
 
Other
 
Unsecured
 
Uncommitted
 
Various
 
1

 
1

 

Voya Financial, Inc.
 
Other
 
Secured
 
Uncommitted
 
Various
 
10

 
1

 

Voya Financial, Inc. / Roaring River LLC
 
Individual Life
 
Unsecured
 
Committed
 
10/01/2025
 
425

 
323

 
102

Voya Financial, Inc. / Roaring River IV, LLC
 
Individual Life
 
Unsecured
 
Committed
 
12/31/2028
 
565

 
279

 
286

Voya Financial, Inc. / SLDI(1)
 
Other
 
Unsecured
 
Uncommitted
 
04/20/2019
 
300

 
45

 

Voya Financial, Inc.(1)
 
Individual Life
 
Unsecured
 
Committed
 
12/09/2021
 
195

 
182

 
13

Voya Financial, Inc.(1)
 
Hannover Re
 
Unsecured
 
Uncommitted
 
01/20/2022
 
195

 
168

 

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
6,392

 
$
3,182

 
$
2,919

(1) In addition to the Second Amendment, as of January 30, 2018, we entered into amendments to these credit facilities with the lenders thereunder. Consequently, Voya Financial, Inc. is now required to maintain a minimum net worth equal to the greater of (i) $6 billion or (ii) 75% of our actual net worth as of December 31, 2017 (as calculated in the manner set forth in the amendments) under each of these facility agreements. The minimum net worth amount may increase upon any future equity issuances by us or if the Transaction does not close.

Total fees associated with credit facilities were $9 million and $12 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The $3 million reduction for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 is due to the implementation or renewal of several facilities which introduced lower rates per annum. Additionally, approximately $1 million in reduced fees is attributable to the January 2018 cancellation of the financing arrangement associated with Langhorne I, LLC.


 
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Effective January 24, 2018, SLDI and Voya Financial, Inc. entered into an amendment to renew a $175 million letter of credit facility agreement with a third-party bank increasing the commitment to $195 million and extending the expiration date of the facility from January 24, 2018 to January 24, 2021.

Effective January 18, 2018, a $500 million financing arrangement between Langhorne I, LLC, Voya Financial, Inc. and a third party was cancelled.

The following tables present our existing financing facilities for each of our Individual Life, Retirement and Hannover Re blocks of business as of March 31, 2018. While these tables present the current financing for each block, these financing facilities will expire prior to the runoff of the reserve liabilities they support. In addition, these liabilities will change over the life of each block. As a result, we expect to periodically extend or replace and increase, as necessary, the existing financing as each block grows toward the peak reserve requirement noted below.

Individual Life
($ in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligor / Applicant
 
 Financing Structure
 
Reserve Type
 
Expiration
 
Capacity
 
Utilization
Voya Financial, Inc.
 
Credit Facility
 
XXX/AG38
 
02/11/2021
 
$
195

 
$
195

Voya Financial, Inc. / SLDI
 
Note Facility
 
XXX
 
07/01/2037
 
1,525

 
1,271

Voya Financial, Inc. / Roaring River LLC
 
LOC Facility
 
XXX
 
10/01/2025
 
425

 
323

Voya Financial, Inc. / Roaring River IV, LLC
 
Trust Note
 
AG38
 
12/31/2028
 
565

 
279

Voya Financial, Inc. / SLDI
 
LOC Facility
 
AG38
 
12/31/2025
 
475

 
475

Voya Financial, Inc.
 
Credit Facility
 
XXX/AG38
 
12/09/2021
 
195

 
182

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
3,380

 
$
2,725


Retirement
($ in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligor / Applicant
 
Financing Structure
 
Product
 
Expiration
 
Capacity
 
Utilization
Voya Financial, Inc. / SLDI
 
LOC Facility
 
Individual & Group Deferred Annuities
 
01/24/2021
 
$
195

 
$
181

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
195

 
$
181


Hannover Re block
($ in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligor / Applicant
 
Financing Structure
 
Reserve Type
 
Expiration
 
Capacity
 
Utilization
SLDI
 
LOC Facility
 
XXX/AG38
 
10/29/2023
 
$
61

 
$
61

Voya Financial, Inc.
 
LOC Facility
 
XXX/AG38
 
01/20/2022
 
195

 
168

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
256

 
$
229


Voya Financial, Inc. Credit Support of Subsidiaries

In addition to our Senior Unsecured Credit Facility, Voya Financial, Inc. maintains credit facilities with third-party banks to support the reinsurance obligations of our captive reinsurance subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2018, such facilities provided for up to $3.9 billion of capacity, of which $2.9 billion was utilized.

In addition to providing credit facilities, we also provide credit support to our captive reinsurance subsidiaries through surplus maintenance agreements, pursuant to which we agree to cause these subsidiaries to maintain particular levels of capital or surplus and which we entered into, in connection with particular credit facility agreements. Since these obligations are not subject to limitations, it is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount due under these agreements.


 
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On January 1, 2014, Voya Financial, Inc. entered into a reimbursement agreement with a third-party bank for its wholly owned subsidiary, Roaring River IV, LLC ("Roaring River IV") to provide up to $565 million of statutory reserve financing through a trust note which matures December 31, 2028. At inception, the reimbursement agreement requires Voya Financial, Inc. to cause no less than $79 million of capital to be maintained in Roaring River IV Holding LLC, the intermediate holding company of Roaring River IV, and $45 million of capital to be maintained in Roaring River IV for a total of $124 million. This amount will vary over time based on a percentage of Roaring River IV in force life insurance. This surplus maintenance agreement is effective for the duration of the related credit facility agreement and the maximum potential obligations are not specified or applicable.

Effective January 15, 2014, Voya Financial, Inc. entered into a surplus maintenance agreement with Langhorne I, LLC ("Langhorne I"), a wholly owned captive reinsurance subsidiary, whereby Voya Financial, Inc. agrees to cause Langhorne I to maintain capital of at least $85 million. This surplus maintenance agreement is effective for the duration of the related credit facility agreement and the maximum potential obligations are not specified or applicable. In February of 2018, this surplus maintenance agreement was terminated following the January 2018 cancellation of the credit facility agreement.

Voya Financial, Inc. and SLDI are parties to a LOC facility agreement with a third-party bank that provides up to $475 million of LOC capacity. SLDI has reimbursement obligations to the bank under this agreement, in an aggregate amount of up to $475 million, which obligations are guaranteed by Voya Financial, Inc. This agreement was entered into to facilitate collateral requirements supporting reinsurance. Voya Financial, Inc.’s guarantee obligations are effective for the duration of SLDI’s reimbursement obligations to the bank.

Roaring River, LLC ("Roaring River") is party to a LOC facility agreement with a third-party bank that provides up to $425 million of LOC capacity. Roaring River has reimbursement obligations to the bank under this agreement, in an aggregate amount of up to $425 million, which obligations are guaranteed by Voya Financial, Inc. This agreement and the related guarantee were entered into to facilitate collateral requirements supporting reinsurance. The guarantee is effective for the duration of Roaring River’s reimbursement obligations to the bank.

Voya Financial, Inc. guarantees the obligations of one of its subsidiaries, Voya Financial Products Inc. ("VFP"), under a credit default swap arrangement under which VFP has written credit protection in the notional amount of $1.0 billion with respect to a portfolio of investment grade corporate debt instruments.

Under the Buyer Facility Agreement put into place by Hannover Re, Voya Financial, Inc. and SLDI have contingent reimbursement obligations and Voya Financial, Inc. has guarantee obligations, up to the full principal amount of the note issued pursuant to the agreement, if Security Life of Denver Insurance Company ("SLD") or SLDI were to direct the sale or liquidation of the note other than as permitted by the Buyer Facility Agreement, or fail to return reinsurance collateral (including the note) upon termination of the Buyer Facility Agreement or as otherwise required by the Buyer Facility Agreement. In addition, Voya Financial, Inc. has agreed to indemnify Hannover Re for any losses it incurs in the event that SLD or SLDI were to exercise offset rights unrelated to the Hannover Re block.

Voya Financial, Inc. has also entered into a corporate guarantee agreement with a third-party ceding insurer where it guarantees the reinsurance obligations of our subsidiary, SLD, assumed under a reinsurance agreement with the third-party cedent. SLD retrocedes the business to Hannover US who is the claim paying party. The current amount of reserves outstanding as of March 31, 2018 is $21 million. The maximum potential obligation is not specified or applicable. Since these obligations are not subject to limitations, it is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount due under these guarantees.

Voya Financial, Inc. guarantees the obligations of Voya Holdings under the $13 million principal amount Equitable Notes maturing in 2027 as well as $416 million combined principal amount of Aetna Notes. For more information see "Debt Securities" above.

Effective April 15, 2016, Voya Financial, Inc. and Voya Holdings entered into a $300 million letter of credit facility agreement with a third-party bank in order to guarantee the reimbursement obligations of SLDI as borrower.

Effective July 1, 2017, Voya Financial, Inc. entered into an agreement with its affiliate, SLDI and a third party whereby Voya Financial, Inc. guarantees certain reimbursement and fee payment obligations of SLDI as borrower.

Effective December 28, 2017 Voya Financial, Inc. and Voya Holdings entered into an agreement with VIAC in order to provide a joint and several guarantee of VIAC’s payment obligations as the issuer of certain surplus notes to affiliates of Voya Financial, Inc. The agreement provides for Voya and Voya Holdings to reimburse the applicable holder to the extent that any interest on,

 
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principal of, and any redemption payment with respect to such Surplus Note unpaid by VIAC on its scheduled date of payment as a result of certain payment restrictions under the terms of such Surplus Notes and applicable law, including that any such payments may only be made with the prior approval of the commissioner of insurance of the VIAC’s state of domicile.

Effective January 24, 2018, Voya Financial, Inc. entered into an agreement with a third party bank whereby Voya Financial, Inc. guarantees the payment obligations of SLDI as borrower under a credit facility agreement.

We did not recognize any asset or liability as of March 31, 2018 in relation to intercompany indemnifications and support agreements. As of March 31, 2018, no circumstances existed in which we were required to currently perform under these indemnifications and support agreements.

Borrowings from Subsidiaries

We maintain revolving reciprocal loan agreements with a number of our life and non-life insurance subsidiaries that are used to fund short-term cash requirements that arise in the ordinary course of business. Under these agreements, either party may borrow up to the maximum allowable under the agreement for a term not more than 270 days. For life insurance subsidiaries, the amounts that either party may borrow from the other under the agreement vary and are between 2% and 5% of the insurance subsidiary's statutory net admitted assets (excluding separate accounts) as of the previous year end depending on the state of domicile. As of March 31, 2018, the aggregate amount that may be borrowed or lent under agreements with life insurance subsidiaries was $3.0 billion. For non-life insurance subsidiaries, the maximum allowable under the agreement is based on the assets of the subsidiaries and their particular cash requirements. As of March 31, 2018, Voya Financial, Inc. had $90 million outstanding borrowings from subsidiaries. Voya Financial, Inc. loaned $259 million to its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2018.

Ratings

Our access to funding and our related cost of borrowing, requirements for derivatives collateral posting and the attractiveness of certain of our products to customers are affected by our credit ratings and insurance financial strength ratings, which are periodically reviewed by the rating agencies. Financial strength ratings and credit ratings are important factors affecting public confidence in an insurer and its competitive position in marketing products. The credit ratings are also important for the ability to raise capital through the issuance of debt and for the cost of such financing.

A downgrade in our credit ratings or the credit or financial strength ratings of our rated subsidiaries could potentially, among other things, limit our ability to market products, reduce our competitiveness, increase the number or value of policy surrenders and withdrawals, increase our borrowing costs and potentially make it more difficult to borrow funds, adversely affect the availability of financial guarantees or LOCs, cause additional collateral requirements or other required payments under certain agreements, allow counterparties to terminate derivative agreements and/or hurt our relationships with creditors, distributors or trading counterparties thereby potentially negatively affecting our profitability, liquidity and/or capital. In addition, we consider nonperformance risk in determining the fair value of our liabilities. Therefore, changes in our credit or financial strength ratings may affect the fair value of our liabilities.

Additionally, ratings of the Aetna Notes, which are guaranteed by ING Group are influenced by ING Group’s ratings. A change in the credit ratings of ING Group could result in a change in the ratings of these securities.

Financial strength ratings represent the opinions of rating agencies regarding the financial ability of an insurance company to meet its obligations under an insurance policy. Credit ratings represent the opinions of rating agencies regarding an entity's ability to repay its indebtedness. These ratings are not a recommendation to buy or hold any of our securities and they may be revised or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the rating organization.


 
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The financial strength and credit ratings of Voya Financial, Inc. and its principal subsidiaries as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are summarized in the following table. In parentheses, following the initial occurrence in the table of each rating, is an indication of that rating’s relative rank within the agency’s rating categories. That ranking refers only to the generic or major rating category and not to the modifiers appended to the rating by the rating agencies to denote relative position within such generic or major category. For each rating, the relative position of the rating within the relevant rating agency’s ratings scale is presented, with "1" representing the highest rating in the scale.
 
 
Rating Agency
 
 
A.M. Best
 
Fitch, Inc.
 
Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
 
Standard & Poor's
Company
 
("A.M. Best")
 
("Fitch")
 
("Moody's")
 
("S&P")
Voya Financial, Inc. (Long-term Issuer Credit)
 
bbb+ (4 of 10)
 
BBB+ (4 of 11)
 
Baa2 (4 of 9)
 
BBB (4 of 11)
Voya Financial, Inc. (Senior Unsecured Debt)(1)
 
bbb+ (4 of 10)
 
BBB (4 of 9)
 
Baa2 (4 of 9)
 
BBB (4 of 9)
Voya Financial, Inc. (Junior Subordinated Debt)(2)
 
bbb- (4 of 10)
 
BB+ (5 of 9)
 
Baa3 (hyb) (4 of 9)
 
BB+ (5 of 9)
Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Strength Rating
 
A (3 of 16)
 
A (3 of 9)
 
A2 (3 of 9)
 
A (3 of 9)
Voya Insurance and Annuity Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Strength Rating
 
A (3 of 16)
 
A (3 of 9)
 
A2 (3 of 9)
 
BBB- (4 of 9)
Short-term Issuer Credit Rating
 
NR*
 
NR
 
NR
 
NR
ReliaStar Life Insurance Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Strength Rating
 
A (3 of 16)
 
A (3 of 9)
 
A2 (3 of 9)
 
A (3 of 9)
Short-term Issuer Credit Rating
 
NR
 
NR
 
NR
 
A-1 (1 of 8)
Security Life of Denver Insurance Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Strength Rating
 
A (3 of 16)
 
A (3 of 9)
 
A2 (3 of 9)
 
A (3 of 9)
Short-term Issuer Credit Rating
 
NR
 
NR
 
NR
 
A-1 (1 of 8)
Midwestern United Life Insurance Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Strength Rating
 
A- (4 of 16)
 
NR
 
NR
 
A (3 of 9)
Voya Holdings Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term Issuer Credit Rating
 
NR
 
NR
 
Baa2 (4 of 9)
 
BBB (4 of 11)
Backed Senior Unsecured Debt Credit Rating (3)
 
NR
 
A+
 
Baa1 (4 of 9)
 
A- (3 of 9)
* "NR" indicates not rated.
(1) $363 million, $400 million, $500 million, $300 million and $400 million of our Senior Notes.
(2) $750 million and $350 million of our Junior Subordinated Notes.
(3) $416 million of our Aetna Notes guaranteed by ING Group.


 
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Rating Agency
 
Financial Strength Rating Scale
 
Long-term Credit Rating Scale
 
Senior Unsecured Debt Credit Rating Scale
 
Short-term Credit Rating Scale
A.M. Best(1)
 
"A++" to "S"
 
"aaa" to "rs"
 
"aaa" to "d"
 
"AMB-1+" to "d"
Fitch(2)
 
"AAA" to "C"
 
"AAA" to "D"
 
"AAA" to "C"
 
"F1" to "D"
Moody’s(3)
 
"Aaa" to "C"
 
"Aaa" to "C"
 
"Aaa" to "C"
 
"Prime-1" to "Not Prime"
S&P(4)
 
"AAA" to "R"
 
"AAA" to "D"
 
"AAA" to "D"
 
"A-1" to "D"
(1) A.M. Best’s financial strength rating is an independent opinion of an insurer's financial strength and ability to meet its ongoing insurance policy and contract obligations. It is based on a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative evaluation of a company's balance sheet strength, operating performance and business profile. A.M. Best’s long-term credit ratings reflect its assessment of the ability of an obligor to pay interest and principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. Ratings from "aa" to "ccc" may be enhanced with a "+" (plus) or "-" (minus) to indicate whether credit quality is near the top or bottom of a category. A.M. Best’s short-term credit rating is an opinion to the ability of the rated entity to meet its senior financial commitments on obligations maturing in generally less than one year.
(2) Fitch’s financial strength ratings provide an assessment of the financial strength of an insurance organization. The National Insurer Financial Strength ("IFS") Rating is assigned to the insurance company's policyholder obligations, including assumed reinsurance obligations and contract holder obligations, such as guaranteed investment contracts. Within long-term and short-term ratings, a "+" or a "–" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories.
(3) Moody’s financial strength ratings provide opinions of the ability of insurance companies to repay punctually senior policyholder claims and obligations. Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category. Moody’s long-term credit ratings provide opinions of the relative credit risk of fixed-income obligations with an original maturity of one year or more. They address the possibility that a financial obligation will not be honored as promised. Moody’s short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor short-term financial obligations.
(4) S&P’s insurer financial strength rating is a forward-looking opinion about the financial security characteristics of an insurance organization with respect to its ability to pay under its insurance policies and contracts in accordance with their terms. A "+" or "-" indicates relative strength within a category. An S&P credit rating is an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Short-term issuer credit ratings reflect the obligor's creditworthiness over a short-term time horizon.

Our ratings by A.M. Best, Fitch, Moody’s and S&P reflect a broader view of how the financial services industry is being challenged by the current economic environment, but also are based on the rating agencies’ specific views of our financial strength. In making their ratings decisions, the agencies consider past and expected future capital and earnings, asset quality and risk, profitability and risk of existing liabilities and current products, market share and product distribution capabilities and direct or implied support from parent companies, among other factors.

Rating agencies use an "outlook" statement for both industry sectors and individual companies. For an industry sector, a stable outlook generally implies that over the next 12 to 18 months the rating agency expects ratings to remain unchanged among companies in the sector. For a particular company, an outlook generally indicates a medium- or long-term trend in credit fundamentals, which if continued, may lead to a rating change.

Ratings actions affirmation and outlook changes by A.M. Best, Fitch, Moody's and S&P from December 31, 2017 through March 31, 2018 and subsequently through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are as follows:

On March 26, 2018, Moody’s announced that it was continuing its review of VIAC’s insurance financial strength rating following Voya’s December 21, 2017 announced agreement to sell VIAC to a consortium of investors.

Potential Impact of a Ratings Downgrade

Our ability to borrow funds and the terms under which we borrow are sensitive to our short- and long-term issuer credit ratings. A downgrade of either or both of these credit ratings could increase our cost of borrowing. Additionally, a downgrade of either or both of these credit ratings could decrease the total amount of new debt that we are able to issue in the future or increase the costs associated with an issuance.

With respect to our credit facility agreements, based on the amount of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2018, no increase in collateral requirements would result due to a ratings downgrade of the credit ratings of Voya Financial, Inc. by S&P or Moody's.

Certain of our derivative and reinsurance agreements contain provisions that are linked to the financial strength ratings of certain of our insurance subsidiaries. If financial strength ratings were downgraded in the future, these provisions might be triggered and counterparties to the agreements could demand collateralization which could negatively impact overall liquidity.

Based on the amount of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2018, a one-notch or two-notch downgrade in Voya Financial, Inc.’s credit ratings by S&P or Moody's would not have resulted in an additional increase in our collateral requirements.

 
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Certain of our reinsurance agreements contain provisions that are linked to the financial strength ratings of the individual legal entity that entered into the reinsurance agreement. If the insurance subsidiaries' financial strength ratings were downgraded in the future, the terms in our reinsurance agreements might be triggered and counterparties to the credit facility agreements could demand collateralization which could negatively impact overall liquidity. Based on the amount of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, a two-notch downgrade of our insurance subsidiaries would have resulted in an estimated increase in our collateral requirements by $21 million. The nature of the collateral that we may be required to post is principally in the form of cash, highly rated securities or LOC.

Restrictions on Dividends and Returns of Capital from Subsidiaries

Our business is conducted through operating subsidiaries. U.S. insurance laws and regulations regulate the payment of dividends and other distributions by our U.S. insurance subsidiaries to their respective parents. These restrictions are based in part on the prior year's statutory income and surplus. In general, dividends up to specified levels are considered ordinary and may be paid without prior approval. Dividends in larger amounts, or "extraordinary" dividends, are subject to approval by the insurance commissioner of the state of domicile of the insurance subsidiary proposing to pay the dividend. In addition, under the insurance laws of our principal insurance subsidiaries domiciled in Connecticut, Iowa and Minnesota (these insurance subsidiaries, together with our insurance subsidiary domiciled in Colorado are referred to collectively, as our "principal insurance subsidiaries"), no dividend or other distribution exceeding an amount equal to an insurance company’s earned surplus may be paid without the domiciliary insurance regulator’s prior approval. Our principal insurance subsidiaries domiciled in Colorado, Connecticut and Iowa each have ordinary dividend capacity for 2018. However, as a result of the extraordinary dividends it paid in 2015 and 2016, together with statutory losses incurred in connection with the recapture and cession to one of our Arizona captives of certain term life business in the fourth quarter of 2016, our principal insurance subsidiary domiciled in Minnesota currently has negative earned surplus and therefore does not have capacity at this time to make ordinary dividend payments to Voya Holdings and cannot make an extraordinary dividend payment without domiciliary insurance regulatory approval which can be granted or withheld at the discretion of the regulator.

SLDI and RRII may not declare or pay dividends other than in accordance with their respective annual capital and dividend plans as approved by the Arizona Department of Insurance, which each include a minimum capital requirement.

We may receive dividends from or contribute capital to our wholly owned non-life insurance subsidiaries such as broker-dealers, investment management entities and intermediate holding companies.

Insurance Subsidiaries - Dividends, Returns of Capital, and Capital Contributions

Voya Financial, Inc.'s principal insurance subsidiary domiciled in Connecticut is expected to declare an ordinary dividend on May 3, 2018 in the amount of $126 million, payable on or after May 25, 2018.

Due to the impending sale of VIAC, our principal insurance subsidiary domiciled in Iowa, we do not expect VIAC to pay any ordinary dividends in 2018. The difference between the buyer's capital and statutory capital reflects the purchase price for VIAC and will represent either a capital contribution or extraordinary dividend upon closing.

Other Subsidiaries - Dividends, Returns of Capital, and Capital Contributions

On February 26, 2018, as a result of our unwind/recapture of the Langhorne reinsurance transaction, Langhorne paid a dividend of $210 million to Voya Holdings, which in turn paid a dividend in that same amount to Voya Financial.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have obligations for the return of non-cash collateral under an amendment to our securities lending program. Non-cash collateral received in connection with the securities lending program may not be sold or re-pledged by our lending agent, except in the event of default, and is not reflected on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2018, the fair value of securities retained as collateral by the lending agent on our behalf was $194 million. As of December 31, 2017, the fair value of securities retained as collateral by the lending agent on our behalf was $308 million. For information regarding obligations under this program, see the Investments (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities) Note in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


 
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For changes in commitments related to the acquisition of mortgage loans and the purchase of limited partnerships and private placement investments related to consolidated investment entities, see the Commitments and Contingencies Note in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements

For information regarding the impact of new accounting pronouncements, see the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Critical estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an on-going basis based on historical developments, market conditions, industry trends and other information that is reasonable under the circumstances. There can be no assurance that actual results will conform to estimates and assumptions and that reported results of operations will not be materially affected by the need to make future accounting adjustments to reflect changes in these estimates and assumptions from time to time.

We have identified the following accounting judgments and estimates as critical in that they involve a higher degree of judgment and are subject to a significant degree of variability:

Estimated loss on business held for sale;
Reserves for future policy benefits;
DAC, VOBA and other intangibles (collectively, "DAC/VOBA and other intangibles");
Valuation of investments and derivatives;
Impairments;
Income taxes;
Contingencies; and
Employee benefit plans.

In developing these accounting estimates, we make subjective and complex judgments that are inherently uncertain and subject to material changes as facts and circumstances develop. Although variability is inherent in these estimates, we believe the amounts provided are appropriate based on the facts available upon preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The above critical accounting estimates are described in the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note and the Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations Note in our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Estimated loss on businesses held for sale

On December 20, 2017, we entered into the MTA with VA Capital and Athene pursuant to which Venerable, a wholly owned subsidiary of VA Capital, will acquire two of our subsidiaries, VIAC and DSL, and will result in the disposition of substantially all of our Closed Block Variable Annuity and Annuities businesses. We have determined that the CBVA and Annuities businesses to be disposed of meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale and the sale represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations. Accordingly, the results of operations of the businesses to be sold have been presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and the assets and liabilities of the businesses have been classified as held for sale and segregated for all periods presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. A business classified as held for sale is recorded at the lower of its carrying value or estimated fair value less cost to sell. If the carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value less cost to sell, a loss is recognized. Transactions between the businesses held for sale and businesses in continuing operations that are expected to continue to exist after the disposal are not eliminated to appropriately reflect the continuing operations and the assets, liabilities and results of the businesses held for sale. In connection with the Transaction, as of December 31, 2017, we recorded an estimated loss on sale, net of tax, of $2,423 million to write down the assets of businesses held for sale to fair value less cost to sell as of December 31, 2017. The estimated loss on sale, net of tax is based on assumptions that are subject to change due to fluctuations in market conditions and other variables that may occur prior to the closing date, which is expected to take place during the second or third quarter of 2018. We are required to remeasure the estimated fair value and loss on sale at the end of each quarter

 
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until closing of the Transaction. As such, Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 includes a favorable adjustment to the estimated loss on sale, net of tax of $449 million, net of tax. For additional information on the Transaction and the related estimated loss on sale, net of tax, see Trends and Uncertainties in Part II, Item 7. of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations Note to our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Assumptions and Periodic Review

Changes in assumptions can have a significant impact on DAC/VOBA and other intangibles balances, amortization rates, reserve levels and results of operations. Assumptions are management's best estimates of future outcome. We periodically review these assumptions against actual experience and, based on additional information that becomes available, update our assumptions. Deviation of emerging experience from our assumptions could have a significant effect on our DAC/VOBA and other intangibles, reserves and the related results of operations.

During the first quarter of 2018, we have updated our assumptions related to the GMIR initiative to reflect higher expected consents based on favorable company experience. This update resulted in unfavorable unlocking of $43 million recorded in Net amortization of DAC/VOBA in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. See Notable Items in the Results of Operations - Company Condensed Consolidated section of the Management's Discussion and Analysis in Part 1., Item 2., of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.
  
Sensitivity

We perform sensitivity analyses to assess the impact that certain assumptions have on DAC/VOBA and other intangibles, as well as certain reserves. As of March 31, 2018, there have been no material changes to the sensitivities disclosed in Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates in Part II. Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, except for the estimated loss recognition.

Income Taxes

Changes in Law
 
Certain changes or future events, such as changes in tax legislation, geographic mix of earnings, completion of tax audits, planning opportunities and expectations about future outcomes could have an impact on our estimates of valuation allowances, deferred taxes, tax provisions and effective tax rates.

As discussed in the Overview section in Part I, Item 2 of this Quarterly report on Form 10-Q, Tax Reform makes broad changes to U.S. federal tax law. The SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 ("SAB 118") to address situations where a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting under ASC Topic 740 for certain income tax effects of Tax Reform for the reporting period of enactment. SAB 118 allows us to provide a provisional estimate of the impacts of Tax Reform during a measurement period similar to the measurement period used when accounting for business combinations. Adjustments to provisional estimates and additional impacts from Tax Reform must be recorded as they are identified during the measurement period as provided for in SAB 118.

We relied on SAB 118 to determine the impact of Tax Reform on our net deferred tax asset position as of December 31, 2017. Deferred income tax represents the tax effect of the differences between the book and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets represent the tax benefit of future deductible temporary differences, operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. We periodically evaluate and test our ability to realize our deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In assessing the more likely than not criteria, we consider future taxable income as well as prudent tax planning strategies.

Pursuant to SAB 118, we estimated that Tax Reform resulted in a one-time reduction in our net deferred tax asset position of $679 million as of December 31, 2017. This reduction is substantially due to the remeasurement of our deferred tax assets and liabilities at 21%, the new federal corporate income tax rate at which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to reverse in the future. This estimate includes the effect of a reduction in our deferred tax liability associated with accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"). The FASB issued guidance in February 2018 that allows reclassification of the reduction in the deferred tax liability associated with AOCI from retained earnings to AOCI. The Company continues to evaluate this new guidance, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted.

 
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We continue to analyze the effects of Tax Reform and will record adjustments and additional impacts as they are identified during the measurement period. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we have recorded insignificant adjustments to our provisional estimate. The final impact to our deferred taxes could differ materially from our provisional estimates as a result of future clarifications in, or guidance related to, Tax Reform.

We use the estimated annual effective tax rate method in computing our interim tax provision. Certain items, including changes in the realizability of deferred tax assets and changes in liabilities for uncertain tax positions, are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate and the actual tax expense or benefit is reported in the period the related item is incurred.

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was 21.0%, which is equal to the statutory rate during the current period.

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was 82.3%. The effective tax rate differed from the statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the intraperiod tax allocation method for reclassifying discontinued operations.

Investments (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities)

Investments for our general account are managed by our wholly owned asset manager, Voya Investment Management LLC, pursuant to investment advisory agreements with affiliates. In addition, our internal treasury group manages our holding company liquidity investments, primarily money market funds.

See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for information on our investment strategy.

See the Investments (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities) Note to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information on investments.

Portfolio Composition

The following table presents the investment portfolio as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
($ in millions)
Carrying
Value
 
% of Total
 
Carrying
Value
 
% of Total
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, excluding securities pledged
$
47,274

 
73.2
%
 
$
48,329

 
73.1
%
Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option
2,903

 
4.5
%
 
3,018

 
4.6
%
Equity securities, available-for-sale
382

 
0.6
%
 
380

 
0.6
%
Short-term investments(1)
193

 
0.3
%
 
471

 
0.7
%
Mortgage loans on real estate
8,837

 
13.6
%
 
8,686

 
13.0
%
Policy loans
1,863

 
2.9
%
 
1,888

 
2.9
%
Limited partnerships/corporations
820

 
1.3
%
 
784

 
1.2
%
Derivatives
390

 
0.6
%
 
397

 
0.6
%
Other investments
77

 
0.1
%
 
47

 
0.1
%
Securities pledged
1,869

 
2.9
%
 
2,087

 
3.2
%
Total investments
$
64,608

 
100.0
%
 
$
66,087

 
100.0
%
(1) Short-term investments include investments with remaining maturities of one year or less, but greater than 3 months, at the time of purchase.


 
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Fixed Maturities

The following tables present total fixed maturities, including securities pledged, by market sector as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
($ in millions)
Amortized Cost
 
% of Total
 
Fair Value
 
% of Total
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasuries
$
1,875

 
3.8
%
 
$
2,264

 
4.3
%
U.S. Government agencies and authorities
214

 
0.4
%
 
258

 
0.5
%
State, municipalities and political subdivisions
1,791

 
3.6
%
 
1,815

 
3.5
%
U.S. corporate public securities
20,494

 
41.5
%
 
22,083

 
42.5
%
U.S. corporate private securities
5,633

 
11.4
%
 
5,665

 
10.9
%
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
5,357

 
10.9
%
 
5,636

 
10.8
%
Foreign corporate private securities(1)
5,114

 
10.4
%
 
5,204

 
10.0
%
Residential mortgage-backed securities
4,429

 
9.0
%
 
4,652

 
8.9
%
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
2,874

 
5.8
%
 
2,871

 
5.5
%
Other asset-backed securities
1,564

 
3.2
%
 
1,598

 
3.1
%
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
$
49,345

 
100.0
%
 
$
52,046

 
100.0
%
(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.

 
December 31, 2017
($ in millions)
Amortized Cost
 
% of Total
 
Fair Value
 
% of Total
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasuries
$
2,047

 
4.2
%
 
$
2,522

 
4.7
%
U.S. Government agencies and authorities
223

 
0.5
%
 
275

 
0.5
%
State, municipalities and political subdivisions
1,856

 
3.8
%
 
1,913

 
3.6
%
U.S. corporate public securities
20,857

 
42.3
%
 
23,258

 
43.4
%
U.S. corporate private securities
5,628

 
11.4
%
 
5,833

 
10.9
%
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
5,241

 
10.7
%
 
5,716

 
10.7
%
Foreign corporate private securities(1)
4,974

 
10.1
%
 
5,161

 
9.7
%
Residential mortgage-backed securities
4,247

 
8.6
%
 
4,524

 
8.5
%
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
2,646

 
5.4
%
 
2,704

 
5.1
%
Other asset-backed securities
1,488

 
3.0
%
 
1,528

 
2.9
%
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged
$
49,207

 
100.0
%
 
$
53,434

 
100.0
%
(1)Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.

As of March 31, 2018, the average duration of our fixed maturities portfolio, including securities pledged, is between 8.0 and 8.5 years.

Fixed Maturities Credit Quality - Ratings

For information regarding our fixed maturities credit quality ratings, see the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 7. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.


 
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The following tables present credit quality of fixed maturities, including securities pledged, using NAIC designations as of the dates indicated:
($ in millions)
March 31, 2018
NAIC Quality Designation
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
Total Fair Value
U.S. Treasuries
$
2,264

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,264

U.S. Government agencies and authorities
258

 

 

 

 

 

 
258

State, municipalities and political subdivisions
1,672

 
141

 

 

 

 
2

 
1,815

U.S. corporate public securities
11,375

 
9,628

 
798

 
279

 
3

 

 
22,083

U.S. corporate private securities
2,454

 
2,939

 
128

 
126

 
14

 
4

 
5,665

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
2,437

 
2,725

 
415

 
46

 
13

 

 
5,636

Foreign corporate private securities(1)
762

 
3,939

 
430

 
27

 
45

 
1

 
5,204

Residential mortgage-backed securities
4,388

 
145

 
32

 
6

 
12

 
69

 
4,652

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
2,844

 
27

 

 

 

 

 
2,871

Other asset-backed securities
1,377

 
152

 
19

 
4

 

 
46

 
1,598

Total fixed maturities
$
29,831

 
$
19,696

 
$
1,822

 
$
488

 
$
87

 
$
122

 
$
52,046

% of Fair Value
57.4
%
 
37.8
%
 
3.5
%
 
0.9
%
 
0.2
%
 
0.2
%
 
100.0
%
(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.

 
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($ in millions)
December 31, 2017
NAIC Quality Designation
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
Total Fair Value
U.S. Treasuries
$
2,522

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,522

U.S. Government agencies and authorities
275

 

 

 

 

 

 
275

State, municipalities and political subdivisions
1,764

 
146

 
1

 

 

 
2

 
1,913

U.S. corporate public securities
12,241

 
9,923

 
793

 
297

 
4

 

 
23,258

U.S. corporate private securities
2,531

 
3,027

 
145

 
130

 

 

 
5,833

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
2,391

 
2,819

 
445

 
48

 
13

 

 
5,716

Foreign corporate private securities(1)
831

 
3,822

 
474

 
27

 
3

 
4

 
5,161

Residential mortgage-backed securities
4,385

 
33

 
13

 
7

 
13

 
73

 
4,524

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
2,676

 
28

 

 

 

 

 
2,704

Other asset-backed securities
1,326

 
149

 
18

 
3

 

 
32

 
1,528

Total fixed maturities
$
30,942

 
$
19,947

 
$
1,889

 
$
512

 
$
33

 
$
111

 
$
53,434

% of Fair Value
57.9
%
 
37.3
%
 
3.5
%
 
1.0
%
 
0.1
%
 
0.2
%
 
100.0
%
(1)Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.


 
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The following tables present credit quality of fixed maturities, including securities pledged, using NAIC acceptable rating organizations ("ARO") ratings as of the dates indicated:
($ in millions)
March 31, 2018
ARO Quality Ratings
AAA
 
AA
 
A
 
BBB
 
BB and Below
 
Total Fair Value
U.S. Treasuries
$
2,264

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,264

U.S. Government agencies and authorities
249

 
9

 

 

 

 
258

State, municipalities and political subdivisions
151

 
1,017

 
504

 
141

 
2

 
1,815

U.S. corporate public securities
290

 
1,302

 
9,780

 
9,631

 
1,080

 
22,083

U.S. corporate private securities
185

 
266

 
2,117

 
2,803

 
294

 
5,665

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
75

 
454

 
1,908

 
2,723

 
476

 
5,636

Foreign corporate private securities(1)

 

 
819

 
4,113

 
272

 
5,204

Residential mortgage-backed securities
3,248

 
27

 
71

 
157

 
1,149

 
4,652

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
1,995

 
288

 
253

 
231

 
104

 
2,871

Other asset-backed securities
810

 
180

 
176

 
188

 
244

 
1,598

Total fixed maturities
$
9,267

 
$
3,543

 
$
15,628

 
$
19,987

 
$
3,621

 
$
52,046

% of Fair Value
17.8
%
 
6.8
%
 
30.1
%
 
38.3
%
 
7.0
%
 
100.0
%
(1)Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.


 
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($ in millions)
December 31, 2017
ARO Quality Ratings
AAA
 
AA
 
A
 
BBB
 
BB and Below
 
Total Fair Value
U.S. Treasuries
$
2,522

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,522

U.S. Government agencies and authorities
266

 
9

 

 

 

 
275

State, municipalities and political subdivisions
169

 
1,095

 
500

 
146

 
3

 
1,913

U.S. corporate public securities
307

 
1,378

 
10,556

 
9,924

 
1,093

 
23,258

U.S. corporate private securities
189

 
273

 
2,206

 
2,843

 
322

 
5,833

Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
77

 
476

 
1,838

 
2,819

 
506

 
5,716

Foreign corporate private securities(1)

 

 
826

 
4,107

 
228

 
5,161

Residential mortgage-backed securities
3,240

 
20

 
76

 
40

 
1,148

 
4,524

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
2,069

 
217

 
217

 
140

 
61

 
2,704

Other asset-backed securities
863

 
143

 
110

 
185

 
227

 
1,528

Total fixed maturities
$
9,702

 
$
3,611

 
$
16,329

 
$
20,204

 
$
3,588

 
$
53,434

% of Fair Value
18.2
%
 
6.8
%
 
30.6
%
 
37.7
%
 
6.7
%
 
100.0
%
(1)Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.

Fixed maturities rated BB and below may have speculative characteristics and changes in economic conditions or other circumstances that are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the issuer to make principal and interest payments than is the case with higher rated fixed maturities.

Unrealized Capital Losses

Gross unrealized capital losses on fixed maturities, including securities pledged, increased $279 million from $243 million to $522 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in gross unrealized capital losses was primarily due to rising interest rates.

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we held two and four fixed maturities, respectively, with unrealized capital losses in excess of $10 million. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the unrealized capital losses on these fixed maturities equaled $27 million or 5.1% and $56 million or 23.0% of the total unrealized losses, respectively.

As of March 31, 2018, we held $4.5 billion of energy sector fixed maturity securities, constituting 8.6% of the total fixed maturities portfolio, with gross unrealized capital losses of $63 million, including one energy sector fixed maturity security with unrealized capital losses in excess of $10 million. The unrealized capital losses on this fixed maturity security equaled $16 million. As of March 31, 2018, our fixed maturity exposure to the energy sector is comprised of 88.0% investment grade securities.

As of December 31, 2017, we held $4.7 billion of energy sector fixed maturity securities, constituting 8.8% of the total fixed maturities portfolio, with gross unrealized capital losses of $45 million including one energy sector fixed maturity security with unrealized capital losses in excess of $10 million. The unrealized capital losses on this fixed maturity security equaled $15 million. As of December 31, 2017, our fixed maturity exposure to the energy sector is comprised of 87.4% investment grade securities.


 
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The following table presents the U.S. and foreign corporate securities within our energy holdings by sector as of the dates indicated:
($ in millions)
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Sector Type
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
 
% Fair Value
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
 
% Fair Value
Midstream
 
$
1,541

 
$
1,674

 
37.3
%
 
$
1,517

 
$
1,698

 
36.2
%
Integrated Energy
 
972

 
1,029

 
22.9
%
 
1,027

 
1,114

 
23.8
%
Independent Energy
 
885

 
949

 
21.1
%
 
912

 
1,002

 
21.4
%
Oil Field Services
 
526

 
510

 
11.4
%
 
527

 
528

 
11.3
%
Refining
 
285

 
328

 
7.3
%
 
285

 
340

 
7.3
%
Total
 
$
4,209

 
$
4,490

 
100.0
%
 
$
4,268

 
$
4,682

 
100.0
%

See the Other-Than-Temporary Impairments section below for further information on energy sector investments. See the Investments (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities) Note in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on unrealized capital losses.

CMO-B Portfolio

The following table presents fixed maturities balances held in the CMO-B portfolio by NAIC quality rating as of the dates indicated:
($ in millions)
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
NAIC Quality Designation
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
 
% Fair Value
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
 
% Fair Value
1
 
$
2,597

 
$
2,777

 
92.1
%
 
$
2,624

 
$
2,851

 
96.0
%
2
 
125

 
124

 
4.1
%
 
20

 
20

 
0.7
%
3
 
15

 
31

 
1.0
%
 
10

 
11

 
0.4
%
4
 
8

 
8

 
0.3
%
 

 

 
%
5
 
6

 
12

 
0.4
%
 
7

 
13

 
0.4
%
6
 
43

 
64

 
2.1
%
 
50

 
74

 
2.5
%
Total
 
$
2,794

 
$
3,016

 
100.0
%
 
$
2,711

 
$
2,969

 
100.0
%

For CMO securities where we elected the FVO, amortized cost represents the market values. For details on the NAIC designation methodology, see "Fixed Maturities Credit Quality-Ratings" in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The following table presents the notional amounts and fair values of interest rate derivatives used in our CMO-B portfolio as of the dates indicated:
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
($ in millions)
Notional
Amount  
 
Asset
Fair
Value  
 
Liability
Fair
Value  
 
Notional
Amount  
 
Asset
Fair
Value
 
Liability
Fair
Value  
Derivatives non-qualifying for hedge accounting:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Rate Contracts
$
16,653

 
$
66

 
$
37

 
$
15,630

 
$
67

 
$
36


The Company utilizes interest rate futures and interest rate swaps as a part of the CMO-B portfolio to hedge interest rate risk.


 
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The following table presents our CMO-B fixed maturity securities balances and tranche type as of the dates indicated:
($ in millions)
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Tranche Type
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
 
% Fair Value
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
 
% Fair Value
Inverse Floater
 
$
419

 
$
516

 
17.1
%
 
$
439

 
$
563

 
19.0
%
Interest Only (IO)
 
175

 
197

 
6.5
%
 
185

 
191

 
6.4
%
Inverse IO
 
1,189

 
1,247

 
41.4
%
 
1,176

 
1,255

 
42.2
%
Principal Only (PO)
 
254

 
257

 
8.5
%
 
270

 
275

 
9.3
%
Floater
 
12

 
12

 
0.4
%
 
13

 
12

 
0.4
%
Agency Credit Risk Transfer
 
743

 
784

 
26.0
%
 
626

 
670

 
22.6
%
Other
 
2

 
3

 
0.1
%
 
2

 
3

 
0.1
%
Total
 
$
2,794

 
$
3,016

 
100.0
%
 
$
2,711

 
$
2,969

 
100.0
%

Generally, a continued increase in valuations, as well as muted prepayments despite low interest rates, led to strong performance for our CMO-B portfolio in recent years. Based on fundamental prepayment analysis, we have been able to increase the allocation to notional securities in a manner that was diversified by borrower and mortgage characteristics without unduly increasing portfolio risk because the underlying drivers of prepayment behavior across collateral type are varied.

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the market value of our CMO-B portfolio increased mainly due to new purchase activity exceeding paydowns and maturities. Yields within the CMO-B portfolio continue to decline as higher yielding historical CMO-B assets paydown or mature and are replaced with lower yielding new assets.
 
The following table presents returns for our CMO-B portfolio for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Net investment income (loss)
$
114

 
$
129

Net realized capital gains (losses)(1)
(94
)
 
(90
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
$
20

 
$
39

(1)Net realized capital gains (losses) also include derivatives interest settlements, mark to market adjustments and realized gains (losses) on standalone derivatives contracts that are in the CMO-B portfolio.

In defining the Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes for our CMO-B portfolio, certain recharacterizations are recognized. The net coupon settlement on interest rate swaps hedging CMO-B securities that is included in Net realized capital gains (losses) is reflected as Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes in the table below. In addition, the premium amortization and change in fair value for securities designated under the FVO are included in Net realized capital gains (losses), whereas the coupon for these securities is included in Net investment income. In order to present the economics of these fair value securities in a similar manner to those of an available for sale security, the premium amortization is reclassified from Net realized capital gains (losses) to Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes.

After adjusting for the two items referenced immediately above, the following table presents a reconciliation of Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes from our CMO-B portfolio to Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes from our CMO-B portfolio for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in millions)
2018
 
2017
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
$
20

 
$
39

Realized gains/(losses) including OTTI
(2
)
 

Fair value adjustments
38

 
17

Total adjustments to income (loss) from continuing operations
36

 
17

Adjusted operating earnings before income taxes
$
56

 
$
56



 
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See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for information on our CMO-B portfolio.

Subprime and Alt-A Mortgage Exposure

Pre-2008 vintage subprime and Alt-A mortgage collateral continues to reflect a housing market entrenched in recovery. While collateral losses continue to be realized, the pace and magnitude at which losses are being realized are steadily decreasing.  Serious delinquencies and other measures of performance, like prepayments and loan defaults, have also displayed sustained periods of improvement. Reflecting these fundamental improvements, related bond prices and sector liquidity have increased substantially since the credit crisis. More broadly, home prices have moved steadily higher, further supporting bond payment performance. Year-over-year home price measures, while at a lower magnitude than experienced in the years following the trough in home prices, have stabilized at sustainable levels, when measured on a nationwide basis. Despite the rise in mortgage rates experienced during the first quarter, this backdrop remains supportive of continued improvement in overall borrower payment behavior. In managing our risk exposure to subprime and Alt-A mortgages, we take into account collateral performance and structural characteristics associated with our various positions.
While we actively invest in and continue to manage a portfolio of such exposures in the form of securitized investments, we do not originate or purchase subprime or Alt-A whole-loan mortgages. Subprime lending is the origination of loans to customers with weaker credit profiles. We define Alt-A mortgages to include the following: residential mortgage loans to customers who have strong credit profiles but lack some element(s), such as documentation to substantiate income; residential mortgage loans to borrowers that would otherwise be classified as prime but for which loan structure provides repayment options to the borrower that increase the risk of default; and any securities backed by residential mortgage collateral not clearly identifiable as prime or subprime.
We have exposure to RMBS, CMBS and ABS. Our exposure to subprime mortgage-backed securities is primarily in the form of ABS structures collateralized by subprime residential mortgages and the majority of these holdings were included in Other ABS under "Fixed Maturities" above. As of March 31, 2018, the fair value, amortized cost and gross unrealized losses related to our exposure to subprime mortgage-backed securities totaled $198 million, $169 million and $1 million, respectively, representing 0.4% of total fixed maturities, including securities pledged, based on fair value. As of December 31, 2017, the fair value, amortized cost and gross unrealized losses related to our exposure to subprime mortgage-backed securities totaled $212 million, $181 million and $1 million, respectively, representing 0.4% of total fixed maturities, including securities pledged, based on fair value.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our exposure to Alt-A mortgages is included in the "RMBS" line item in the "Fixed Maturities" table under "Fixed Maturities" above. As of March 31, 2018, the fair value and amortized cost related to our exposure to Alt-A RMBS totaled $211 million and $183 million, respectively, representing 0.4% of total fixed maturities, including securities pledged, based on fair value. Gross unrealized losses related to our exposure to Alt-A RMBS were immaterial. As of December 31, 2017, the fair value, amortized cost and gross unrealized losses related to our exposure to Alt-A RMBS totaled $219 million, $189 million and $1 million, respectively, representing 0.4% of total fixed maturities, including securities pledged, based on fair value.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial Mortgage-backed and Other Asset-backed Securities

CMBS investments represent pools of commercial mortgages that are broadly diversified across property types and geographical areas. Delinquency rates on commercial mortgages increased over the course of 2009 through mid-2012. The steep pace of increases observed in this time frame relented, and the percentage of delinquent loans has generally declined since, with any increases relatively short-lived. Other performance metrics like vacancies, property values and rent levels have posted sustained improvement trends, although these metrics are not observed uniformly, differing by dimensions such as geographic location and property type. These improvements have been buoyed by some of the same macro-economic tailwinds alluded to in regards to our subprime and Alt-A mortgage exposure. A robust environment for property refinancing was particularly supportive of improving credit performance metrics throughout much of the post-credit crisis period. In the first quarter of 2016, however, this virtuous lending cycle was disrupted as the dislocation in corporate credit markets negatively impacted liquidity conditions in CMBS. As a result, the new issuance market for CMBS slowed considerably during the first half of 2016 before normalizing to end the year. Spread performance somewhat mirrored these new issuance trends: volatile in the first half of 2016, signs of increased liquidity and more general stability in credit spreads have been observed since. Since, performance of CMBS can be best characterized by issuance stability and liquid market conditions, fostering relatively prolific new issuance volumes, although the mix (agency versus private label and, within private label, SASB versus conduit) has continued to evolve.  This backdrop allowed for general success in the refinancing of the final large maturing loan populations from pre-crisis originated commercial mortgage loans, done in 2007.


 
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For most forms of consumer ABS, delinquency and loss rates have been maintained at levels considered low by historical standards and indicative of high credit quality.  Two exceptions exist in the form of auto loans to subprime borrowers and particular cohorts (loans originated in 2008-2010) of student loan borrowers.  Payment performance in these particular ABS sub-sectors has been volatile and weak relative to most other forms of ABS, where relative strength in various credit metrics across multiple types of asset-backed loans have been observed on a sustained basis.  In managing our risk exposure to other ABS, we take into account collateral performance and structural characteristics associated with our various positions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of March 31, 2018, the fair value, amortized cost and gross unrealized losses related to our exposure to Other ABS, excluding subprime exposure, totaled $1,429 million, $1,424 million and $5 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, the fair value, amortized cost and gross unrealized losses related to our exposure to Other ABS, excluding subprime exposure, totaled $1,345 million, $1,337 million and $3 million, respectively.

As of March 31, 2018, Other ABS was broadly diversified both by type and issuer with credit card receivables, nonconsolidated collateralized loan obligations and automobile receivables, comprising 1.7%, 70.0% and 1.9%, respectively, of total Other ABS, excluding subprime exposure. As of December 31, 2017, Other ABS was broadly diversified both by type and issuer with credit card receivables, nonconsolidated collateralized loan obligations and automobile receivables, comprising 5.5%, 55.7% and 14.6%, respectively, of total Other ABS, excluding subprime exposure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

We rate commercial mortgages to quantify the level of risk. We place those loans with higher risk on a watch list and closely monitor these loans for collateral deficiency or other credit events that may lead to a potential loss of principal and/or interest. If we determine the value of any mortgage loan to be OTTI (i.e., when it is probable that we will be unable to collect on amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement), the carrying value of the mortgage loan is reduced to either the present value of expected cash flows from the loan, discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or fair value of the collateral. For those mortgages that are determined to require foreclosure, the carrying value is reduced to the fair value of the underlying collateral, net of estimated costs to obtain and sell at the point of foreclosure. The carrying value of the impaired loans is reduced by establishing an other-than-temporary write-down recorded in Net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Loan-to-value ("LTV") and debt service coverage ("DSC") ratios are measures commonly used to assess the risk and quality of commercial mortgage loans. The LTV ratio, calculated at time of origination, is expressed as a percentage of the amount of the loan relative to the value of the underlying property. An LTV ratio in excess of 100% indicates the unpaid loan amount exceeds the value of 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 (loss) to its debt service payments. A DSC ratio of less than 1.0 indicates that property's operations do not generate sufficient income to cover debt payments. These ratios are utilized as part of the review process described above.

As of March 31, 2018, our mortgage loans on real estate portfolio had a weighted average DSC of 2.2 times and a weighted average LTV ratio of 60.9%. As of December 31, 2017, our mortgage loans on real estate portfolio had a weighted average DSC of 2.2 times, and a weighted average LTV ratio of 60.9%. See the Investments (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities) Note to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on mortgage loans on real estate.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

We evaluate available-for-sale fixed maturities and equity securities for impairment on a regular basis. The assessment of whether impairments have occurred is based on a case-by-case evaluation of the underlying reasons for the decline in estimated fair value. See the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the policy used to evaluate whether the investments are other-than-temporarily impaired.

See the Investments (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities) Note to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on OTTI.


 
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Derivatives
 
We use derivatives for a variety of hedging purposes as further described below. We also have embedded derivatives within fixed maturities instruments and certain product features. See the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

Closed Block Variable Annuity Hedging

See Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in Part I, Item 3. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.

Invested Asset and Credit Hedging

See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

European Exposures

We quantify and allocate our exposure to the region by attempting to identify aspects of the region or country risk to which we are exposed. Among the factors we consider are the nationality of the issuer, the nationality of the issuer's ultimate parent, the corporate and economic relationship between the issuer and its parent, as well as the political, legal and economic environment in which each functions. By undertaking this assessment, we believe that we develop a more accurate assessment of the actual geographic risk, with a more integrated understanding of contributing factors to the full risk profile of the issuer.

In the normal course of our ongoing risk and portfolio management process, we closely monitor compliance with a credit limit hierarchy designed to minimize overly concentrated risk exposures by geography, sector and issuer. This framework takes into account various factors such as internal and external ratings, capital efficiency and liquidity and is overseen by a combination of Investment and Corporate Risk Management, as well as insurance portfolio managers focused specifically on managing the investment risk embedded in our portfolio.

While financial conditions in Europe have broadly improved, the possibility of capital market volatility spreading through a highly integrated and interdependent banking system remains. Despite signs of continuous improvement in the region, we continue to closely monitor our exposure to the region.

As of March 31, 2018, the Company's total European exposure had an amortized cost and fair value of $5,257 million and $5,638 million, respectively. European exposure with a primary focus on Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain (which we refer to as "peripheral Europe") amounts to $511 million, which includes non-financial institutions exposure in Ireland of $159 million, in Italy of $175 million, in Portugal of $10 million and in Spain of $128 million. We also had financial institutions exposure in Italy of $9 million and in Spain of $30 million. We did not have any exposure to Greece.

Among the remaining $5,127 million of total non-peripheral European exposure, we had a portfolio of credit-related assets similarly diversified by country and sector across developed and developing Europe. As of March 31, 2018, our non-peripheral sovereign exposure was $203 million, which consisted of fixed maturities and derivative assets. We also had $704 million in net exposure to non-peripheral financial institutions, with a concentration in Switzerland of $166 million and the United Kingdom of $343 million. The balance of $4,220 million was invested across non-peripheral, non-financial institutions.

Some of the major country level exposures were in the United Kingdom of $2,478 million, in The Netherlands of $603 million, in Belgium of $326 million, in France of $275 million, in Germany of $400 million, in Switzerland of $451 million, and in Russia of $121 million. We believe the primary risk results from market value fluctuations resulting from spread volatility and the secondary risk is default risk, dependent upon the strength of continued recovery of economic conditions in Europe.

Consolidated Investment Entities

We provide investment management services to, and have transactions with, various collateralized loan obligations ("CLO entities"), private equity funds, hedge funds, registered investment companies, insurance entities, securitizations and other investment entities in the normal course of business. In certain instances, we serve as the investment manager, making day-to-day investment decisions concerning the assets of these entities. These entities are considered to be either variable interest entities ("VIEs") or voting interest entities ("VOEs"), and we evaluate our involvement with each entity to determine whether consolidation is required.

 
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Certain investment entities are consolidated under consolidation guidance. We consolidate certain entities under the VIE guidance when it is determined that we are the primary beneficiary. We consolidate certain entities under the VOE guidance when we act as the controlling general partner and the limited partners have no substantive rights to impact ongoing governance and operating activities of the entity, or when we otherwise have control through voting rights. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, "Consolidation (ASC Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis" ("ASU 2015-02"), which significantly amends the consolidation analysis required under current consolidation guidance. We adopted the provisions of ASU 2015-02 on January 1, 2016 using the modified retrospective approach. See Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements in the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the impact of the adoption

We have no right to the benefits from, nor do we bear the risks associated with these investments beyond our direct debt or equity investments in and management fees generated from these entities. Such direct investments amounted to approximately $448 million and $442 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. If we were to liquidate, the assets held by consolidated investment entities would not be available to our general creditors as a result of the liquidation.

Fair Value Measurement

Upon consolidation of CLO entities, we elected to apply the FVO for financial assets and financial liabilities held by these entities and have continued to measure these assets (primarily corporate loans) and liabilities (debt obligations issued by CLO entities) at fair value in subsequent periods. We have elected the FVO to more closely align the accounting with the economics of the transactions and allow us to more effectively reflect changes in the fair value of CLO assets with a commensurate change in the fair value of CLO liabilities.
    
Investments held by consolidated private equity funds and hedge funds are reported in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Changes in the fair value of consolidated investment entities are recorded as a separate line item within Income (loss) related to consolidated investment entities in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The methodology for measuring the fair value and fair value hierarchy classification of financial assets and liabilities of consolidated investment entities is consistent with the methodology and fair value hierarchy rules that we apply to our investment portfolio. See Fair Value Measurement in the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Nonconsolidated VIEs

We also hold variable interest in certain CLO entities that we do not consolidate because we have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary. With these CLO entities, we serve as the investment manager and receive investment management fees and contingent performance fees. Generally, we do not hold any interest in the nonconsolidated CLO entities, but if we do, such ownership has been deemed to be insignificant. We have not provided and are not obligated to provide any financial or other support to these entities.

We manage or hold investments in certain private equity funds and hedge funds. With these entities, we serve as the investment manager and are entitled to receive investment management fees and contingent performance fees that are generally expected to be insignificant. Although we have the power to direct the activities that significantly impact the economic performance of the funds, we do not hold a significant variable interest in any of these funds and, as such, do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. Accordingly, we are not considered the primary beneficiary and did not consolidate any of these investment funds.

In addition, we do not consolidate funds in which our involvement takes the form of a limited partner interest and is restricted to a role of a passive investor, as a limited partner's interest does not provide us with any substantive kick-out or participating rights, which would overcome the presumption of control by the general partner. See the Consolidated Investment Entities Note to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information.

Securitizations

We invest in various tranches of securitization entities, including RMBS, CMBS and ABS. Through our investments, we are not obligated to provide any financial or other support to these entities. Each of the RMBS, CMBS and ABS entities are thinly capitalized by design and considered VIEs. Our involvement with these entities is limited to that of a passive investor. We have no unilateral

 
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right to appoint or remove the servicer, special servicer or investment manager, which are generally viewed to have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the securitization entities' economic performance, in any of these entities, nor do we function in any of these roles. We, through our investments or other arrangements, do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. Therefore, we are not the primary beneficiary and do not consolidate any of the RMBS, CMBS and ABS entities in which we hold investments. These investments are accounted for as investments available-for-sale as described in the Fair Value Measurements (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities) Note to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and unrealized capital gains (losses) on these securities are recorded directly in AOCI, except for certain RMBS which are accounted for under the FVO whose change in fair value is reflected in Other net realized gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Our maximum exposure to loss on these structured investments is limited to the amount of our investment. Refer to the Investments (excluding Consolidated Investment Entities) Note to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for details regarding the carrying amounts and classifications of these assets.

Legislative and Regulatory Developments

In April 2018, the SEC published a proposed rule that would, among other things, apply a heightened “best interest” standard to broker-dealers and their associated persons when they make securities investment recommendations to retail customers. If the SEC finalizes this rule other federal regulators (including the Department of Labor ("DOL")) and state regulators may follow with their own rules applicable to investment recommendations relating to other separate or overlapping investment products and accounts, such as insurance products and retirement accounts. The DOL recently implemented a rule that broadened the definition of “fiduciary” (among other things) in the context of Employment Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") and IRA assets, but this rule was vacated in its entirety by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in March 2018.


Item 3.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk is the risk that our consolidated financial position and results of operations will be affected by fluctuations in the value of financial instruments. We have significant holdings in financial instruments and are naturally exposed to a variety of market risks. The main market risks we are exposed to include interest rate risk, equity market price risk and credit risk. We do not have material market risk exposure to "trading" activities in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. For further details on the Company’s interest rate risk, equity market price risk and credit risk, see Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in Part II, Item 7A. in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.


 
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Market Risk Related to Interest Rates

We assess interest rate exposures for financial assets, liabilities and derivatives using hypothetical test scenarios that assume either increasing or decreasing 100 basis point parallel shifts in the yield curve. The following table summarizes the net estimated potential change in fair value within our continuing operations from hypothetical 100 basis point upward and downward shifts in interest rates as of March 31, 2018. In calculating these amounts, we exclude gains and losses on separate account fixed income securities related to products for which the investment risk is borne primarily by the separate account contract holder rather than by us. While the test scenarios are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect our expectations regarding future interest rates or the performance of fixed-income markets, they are a near-term, reasonably possible hypothetical change that illustrates the potential impact of such events. These tests do not measure the change in value that could result from non-parallel shifts in the yield curve. As a result, the actual change in fair value from a 100 basis point change in interest rates could be different from that indicated by these calculations.
 
As of March 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Hypothetical Change in
Fair Value(2)
($ in millions)
Notional
 
Fair Value(1)
 
+ 100 Basis Points Yield Curve Shift
 
- 100 Basis Points Yield Curve Shift
Continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets with interest rate risk:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities, including securities pledged
$

 
$
52,046

 
$
(4,109
)
 
$
4,587

Commercial mortgage and other loans

 
8,854

 
(481
)
 
530

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
26,574

 
130

 
152

 
(180
)
Notes Receivable (3)

 
430

 
(44
)
 
50

Financial liabilities with interest rate risk:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities(4)

 
37,307

 
(2,704
)
 
3,295

Funding agreements with fixed maturities

 
782

 
(33
)
 
35

Supplementary contracts and immediate annuities

 
1,228

 
(50
)
 
57

Long-term debt

 
3,642

 
(261
)
 
297

Embedded derivatives on reinsurance

 
71

 
122

 
(144
)
Guaranteed benefit derivatives(4):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA

 
37

 
1

 
(2
)
IUL

 
150

 
8

 
(8
)
GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB

 
8

 
(7
)
 
10

Stabilizer and MCGs

 
77

 
(49
)
 
91

(1) 
Separate account assets and liabilities, which are interest sensitive, are not included herein as any interest rate risk is borne by the holder of the separate account.
(2) 
(Decreases) in assets or (decreases) in liabilities are presented in parentheses. Increases in assets or increases in liabilities are presented without parentheses.
(3) Reflects surplus notes that will continue to be receivable from VIAC upon closing of the Transaction, see the Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations Note for further information.
(4) 
Certain amounts included in Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities are also reflected within the Guaranteed benefit derivatives section of the table above.


 
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The following table summarizes detail on the differences between the interest rate being credited to contract holders as of March 31, 2018, and the respective guaranteed minimum interest rates ("GMIRs") for our continuing operations:
 
 
Account Value (1)
 
 
Excess of crediting rate over GMIR
($ in millions)
 
At GMIR
 
Up to 0.50% Above GMIR
 
0.51% - 1.00%
Above GMIR
 
1.01% - 1.50% Above GMIR
 
1.51% - 2.00% Above GMIR
 
More than 2.00% Above GMIR
 
Total
Continuing operations:
Guaranteed minimum interest rate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Up to 1.00%
 
$
2,933

 
$
1,408

 
$
1,449

 
$
743

 
$
961

 
$
423

 
$
7,917

1.01% - 2.00%
 
1,104

 
105

 
61

 
5

 
9

 
74

 
1,358

2.01% - 3.00%
 
15,627

 
318

 
335

 
181

 
26

 
21

 
16,508

3.01% - 4.00%
 
12,581

 
751

 
473

 

 

 

 
13,805

4.01% and Above
 
2,731

 
103

 

 

 

 

 
2,834

Renewable beyond 12 months (MYGA) (2)
 
479

 

 

 

 

 

 
479

Total discretionary rate setting products
 
$
35,455

 
$
2,685

 
$
2,318

 
$
929

 
$
996

 
$
518

 
$
42,901

Percentage of Total
 
82.6
%
 
6.3
%
 
5.4
%
 
2.2
%
 
2.3
%
 
1.2
%
 
100.0
%
(1) 
Includes only the account values for investment spread products with GMIRs and discretionary crediting rates, net of policy loans. Excludes Stabilizer products, which are fee based. Also excludes the portion of the account value of FIA products for which the crediting rate is based on market indexed strategies.
(2)  
Represents MYGA contracts with renewal dates after March 31, 2019 on which we are required to credit interest above the contractual GMIR for at least the next twelve months.


 
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Market Risk Related to Equity Market Prices

We assess equity risk exposures for financial assets, liabilities and derivatives using hypothetical test scenarios that assume either an increase or decrease of 10% in all equity market benchmark levels. The following table summarizes the net estimated potential change in fair value from an instantaneous increase and decrease in all equity market benchmark levels of 10% as of March 31, 2018. In calculating these amounts, we exclude gains and losses on separate account equity securities related to products for which the investment risk is borne primarily by the separate account contract holder rather than by us. While the test scenarios are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect our expectations regarding the future performance of equity markets, they are near-term, reasonably possible hypothetical changes that illustrate the potential impact of such events. These scenarios consider only the direct effect on fair value of declines in equity benchmark market levels and not changes in asset-based fees recognized as revenue, changes in our estimates of total gross profits used as a basis for amortizing DAC/VOBA, other intangibles and other costs, or changes in any other assumptions such as market volatility or mortality, utilization or persistency rates in variable contracts that could also impact the fair value of our living benefits features. In addition, these scenarios do not reflect the effect of basis risk, such as potential differences in the performance of the investment funds underlying the variable annuity products relative to the equity market benchmark we use as a basis for developing our hedging strategy. The impact of basis risk could result in larger differences between the change in fair value of the equity-based derivatives and the related living benefit features, in comparison to the hypothetical test scenarios.
 
As of March 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Hypothetical Change in
Fair Value(1)
($ in millions)
Notional
 
Fair Value
 
+ 10%
Equity Shock
 
-10%
Equity Shock
Continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets with equity market risk:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
$

 
$
382

 
$
36

 
$
(36
)
Limited liability partnerships/corporations

 
820

 
52

 
(52
)
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity futures and total return swaps(2)
158

 

 
(16
)
 
16

Equity options
1,438

 
167

 
73

 
(66
)
Financial liabilities with equity market risk:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA

 
37

 
1

 
(1
)
IUL

 
150

 
66

 
(59
)
GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB

 
8

 
(2
)
 
3

(1) (Decreases) in assets or (decreases) in liabilities are presented in parentheses. Increases in assets or increases in liabilities are presented without parentheses.
(2) Primarily related to the Variable Annuity Hedging Program.

Net Amount at Risk ("NAR")

The NAR for Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefits ("GMDB"), Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefits ("GMWB")and Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefits ("GMAB") is equal to the guaranteed value of these benefits in excess of the account values in each case as of the date indicated. The NAR assumes utilization of benefits by all customers as of the date indicated.

The NAR for Guaranteed Income Minimum Benefits ("GMIB") and Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefits for Life ("GMWBL") is equal to the excess of the present value of the minimum guaranteed annuity payments available to the contract owner over the current account value. It assumes that all policyholders exercise their benefit immediately, even if they have not yet attained the first exercise date shown in their contracts, and that there are no future lapses. The NAR assumes utilization of benefits by all customers as of the date indicated. This hypothetical immediate exercise of the benefit means that the customers give up any future increase in the guaranteed benefit that might accrue if they were to delay exercise to a later date. The discount rates used in the GMIB NAR methodology uses current new money investment yields. The GMWBL NAR methodology uses current swap rates. The discounting for GMWBL and GMIB NAR was developed to be consistent with the methodology for the establishment of U.S. GAAP reserves.


 
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The account values and NAR, both gross and net of reinsurance ("retained NAR"), of contract owners by type of minimum guaranteed benefit for retail variable annuity contracts within our continuing operations are summarized below as of March 31, 2018:
 
 
As of March 31, 2018
($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated)
 
Account Value(1)
 
Gross NAR
 
Retained NAR
 
% Contracts Retained NAR In-the-Money(2)
 
% Retained NAR
In-the-Money
(3)
Continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GMDB
 
$
1,859

 
$
128

 
$
51

 
17
%
 
 
28
%
 
Living Benefit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GMIB
 
$
274

 
$
38

 
$
38

 
64
%
 
 
18
%
 
GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB
 
300

 
3

 
3

 
15
%
 
 
10
%
 
Living Benefit Total
 
$
574

 
$
41

 
$
41

 
42
%

 
17
%

(1) Account value excludes $143 million of Payout, Policy Loan and life insurance business which is included in consolidated account values.
(2) Percentage of contracts that have a Retained NAR greater than zero.
(3) For contracts with a Gross NAR greater than zero, % Retained NAR In-the-Money is defined as NAR/(NAR + Account Value).
(4) Total Living Benefit % Contracts NAR In-the-Money as of December 31, 2017 was 43%.
(5) Total Living Benefit % NAR In-the-Money as of December 31, 2017 was 16%.

Variable Annuity Hedge Program

We primarily mitigate market risk exposures through our Variable Annuity Hedge Program. Market risk arises primarily from the minimum guarantees within the variable annuity products, whose economic costs are primarily dependent on future equity market returns, interest rate levels, equity volatility levels and policyholder behavior. The current objective of the Variable Annuity Hedge Program is to protect regulatory and rating agency capital from immediate market movements. The hedge program is executed through the purchase and sale of various instruments designed to limit the reserve and rating agency capital increases resulting from an immediate change in equity markets, and interest rates. The hedge targets may change over time with market movements, changes in regulatory and rating agency capital, available collateral and our risk tolerance. While the Variable Annuity Hedge Program does not explicitly hedge statutory or U.S. GAAP reserves, as markets move up or down, in aggregate the returns generated by the Variable Annuity Hedge Program will significantly offset the statutory and U.S. GAAP reserve changes due to market movements.

Risks Related to Business Classified as Held for Sale

Our businesses held for sale are subject to a variety of risks including interest rate risk, equity risk, credit risk and counterparty risk.

Interest Rate Risk

This risk arises from our holdings in interest sensitive assets and liabilities, primarily as a result of investing fixed annuity and funding agreement deposits received in interest-sensitive assets and carrying these funds as interest-sensitive liabilities. We are also subject to interest rate risk on our variable annuity business. A sustained decline in interest rates or a prolonged period of low interest rates may subject us to higher cost of guaranteed benefits and increased hedging costs on those products that are being hedged. In a rising interest rate environment, we are exposed to the risk of financial disintermediation through a potential increase in the level of book value withdrawals on certain stable value contracts. Conversely, a steady increase in interest rates would tend to improve financial results due to reduced hedging costs, lower costs of guaranteed benefits and improvement to fixed margins.

 
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The following tables summarize the net estimated potential change in fair value within our businesses held for sale from hypothetical 100 basis point upward and downward shifts in interest rates as of March 31, 2018.
 
As of March 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Hypothetical Change in
Fair Value(2)
($ in millions)
Notional
 
Fair Value(1)
 
+ 100 Basis Points Yield Curve Shift
 
- 100 Basis Points Yield Curve Shift
Businesses held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets with interest rate risk:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities, including securities pledged
$

 
$
22,135

 
$
(1,513
)
 
$
1,651

Commercial mortgage and other loans

 
4,166

 
(217
)
 
237

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
31,334

 
160

 
(672
)
 
845

Financial liabilities with interest rate risk:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities(3)

 
18,509

 
(1,275
)
 
1,648

Funding agreements with fixed maturities

 
421

 
14

 
(15
)
Supplementary contracts and immediate annuities

 
2,840

 
(197
)
 
220

Notes payable (4)

 
430

 
(44
)
 
50

Guaranteed benefit derivatives(3):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA

 
2,229

 
148

 
(167
)
GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB

 
1,075

 
(536
)
 
696

(1) 
Separate account assets and liabilities, which are interest sensitive, are not included herein as any interest rate risk is borne by the holder of the separate account.
(2) 
(Decreases) in assets or (decreases) in liabilities are presented in parentheses. Increases in assets or increases in liabilities are presented without parentheses.
(3) Certain amounts included in Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities are also reflected within the Guaranteed benefit derivatives section of the table above.
(4) 
Reflects VIAC's corresponding liability of surplus notes, see the Business Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations Note for further information.


 
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The following table summarizes detail on the differences between the interest rate being credited to contract holders as of March 31, 2018, and the respective GMIRs for our businesses held for sale:
 
 
Account Value (1)
 
 
Excess of crediting rate over GMIR
($ in millions)
 
At GMIR
 
Up to 0.50% Above GMIR
 
0.51% - 1.00%
Above GMIR
 
1.01% - 1.50% Above GMIR
 
1.51% - 2.00% Above GMIR
 
More than 2.00% Above GMIR
 
Total
Guaranteed minimum interest rate of
businesses held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Up to 1.00%
 
$
123

 
$
374

 
$
545

 
$
161

 
$
94

 
$
298

 
$
1,595

1.01% - 2.00%
 
525

 
208

 
199

 
31

 
13

 
66

 
1,042

2.01% - 3.00%
 
1,335

 
56

 
10

 
1

 
1

 
28

 
1,431

3.01% - 4.00%
 
115

 
8

 
1

 

 

 

 
124

4.01% and Above
 
354

 

 

 

 

 

 
354

Renewable beyond 12 months (MYGA) (2)
 
988

 

 

 

 

 

 
988

Total discretionary rate setting products
 
$
3,440

 
$
646

 
$
755

 
$
193

 
$
108

 
$
392

 
$
5,534

Percentage of Total
 
62.1
%
 
11.7
%
 
13.6
%
 
3.5
%
 
2.0
%
 
7.1
%
 
100.0
%
(1) 
Includes only the account values for investment spread products with GMIRs and discretionary crediting rates, net of policy loans. Excludes Stabilizer products, which are fee based. Also excludes the portion of the account value of FIA products for which the crediting rate is based on market indexed strategies.
(2)  
Represents MYGA contracts with renewal dates after March 31, 2019 on which we are required to credit interest above the contractual GMIR for at least the next twelve months.

Market Risk Related to Equity Market Prices

Our variable annuity products, fixed indexed annuity ("FIA") products and general account equity securities are significantly influenced by global equity markets. Increases or decreases in equity markets impact certain assets and liabilities related to our variable products and our earnings derived from those products. Our variable products within businesses held for sale include variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance.

The following table summarizes the net estimated potential change in fair value within our business held for sale from an instantaneous increase and decrease in all equity market benchmark levels of 10% as of March 31, 2018. The methodologies used to calculate these amounts are similar to those calculated within our continuing operations.
 
As of March 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Hypothetical Change in
Fair Value(1)
($ in millions)
Notional
 
Fair Value
 
+ 10%
Equity Shock
 
-10%
Equity Shock
Businesses held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets with equity market risk:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
$

 
$
23

 
$
2

 
$
(2
)
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity futures and total return swaps(2)
10,978

 
110

 
(767
)
 
751

Equity options
25,454

 
268

 
243

 
(182
)
Financial liabilities with equity market risk:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIA

 
2,229

 
138

 
(131
)
GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB

 
1,075

 
(179
)
 
225

(1) (Decreases) in assets or (decreases) in liabilities are presented in parentheses. Increases in assets or increases in liabilities are presented without parentheses.
(2) Primarily related to the Variable Annuity Hedging Program.

Net Amount at Risk ("NAR")

The NAR for GMDB, GMAB, and GMWB is calculated using the same methodologies applied for products that include these features classified as continuing operations explained above.

 
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The account values and NAR, both gross and net of reinsurance ("retained NAR"), of contract owners by type of minimum guaranteed benefit for retail variable annuity contracts are summarized below as of March 31, 2018.
 
 
As of March 31, 2018
($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated)
 
Account Value(1)
 
Gross NAR
 
Retained NAR
 
% Contracts Retained NAR In-the-Money(2)
 
% Retained NAR
In-the-Money(3)
Businesses held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GMDB
 
$
27,623

 
$
4,464

 
$
4,240

 
 
48
%
 
 
25
%
 
Living Benefit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GMIB
 
$
6,990

 
$
1,688

 
$
1,688

 
 
80
%
 
 
24
%
 
GMWBL/GMWB/GMAB
 
13,500

 
1,518

 
1,518

 
 
49
%
 
 
20
%
 
Living Benefit Total
 
$
20,490

 
$
3,206

 
$
3,206

 
 
62
%
 
 
22
%
 
(1) Account value excludes $5.2 billion of Payout, Policy Loan and life insurance business which is included in consolidated account values.
(2) Percentage of contracts that have a Retained NAR greater than zero.
(3) For contracts with a Gross NAR greater than zero, % NAR In-the-Money is defined as NAR/(NAR + Account Value).
(4) Total Living Benefit % Contracts NAR In-the-Money as of December 31, 2017 was 61%.
(5) Total Living Benefit % NAR In-the-Money as of December 31, 2017 was 21%.

As of the date indicated above, compared to $3.2 billion of living benefit NAR, we held gross statutory reserves before reinsurance of $1.8 billion for living benefit guarantees; substantially all of which was ceded to an affiliate, fully supported by assets in trust.

For a discussion of our U.S. GAAP reserves calculation methodology, see the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Future Policy Benefits and Contract Owner Account Balances Note in our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Variable Annuity Hedge Program

The sensitivities presented below summarize the estimated change in hedge assets relative to the Conditional Tail Expectation ("CTE") 95 standard, the estimated net impacts to funding our regulatory reserves and the estimated net impacts to U.S. GAAP earnings pre-tax in our CBVA business, after giving effect to our Variable Annuity Hedge Program for various shocks in equity markets and interest rates. The sensitivities illustrate the estimated impact of the indicated shocks beginning on the first market trading day following March 31, 2018 and give effect to rebalancing over the course of the shock event, as well as certain modifications to our Variable Annuity Hedge Program. The estimates of equity market shocks reflect a shock to all equity markets, domestic and global, of the same magnitude. The estimates of interest rate shocks reflect a shock to rates at all durations (a "parallel" shift in the yield curve).

CTE95 Standard Sensitivity

Rating agency capital is based on a CTE, which is a statistical tail risk measure used to assess the adequacy of assets supporting variable annuity contract liabilities. Our goal is to support CBVA with assets at least equal to a CTE95 standard based on the Standard and Poor’s ("S&P") model, which is an aggregate measure across all of our subsidiaries that have written or provided captive reinsurance for deferred variable annuity contracts. For further information about CTE95, see Business - Our Businesses - Closed Block Variable Annuity in Part I, Item 1. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. The following table summarizes the estimated change in hedge assets relative to the CTE95 standard, after giving effect to our Variable Annuity Hedge Program for various shocks in equity markets and interest rates.


 
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As of March 31, 2018
 
Equity Market (S&P 500)
 
Interest Rates
($ in millions)
-25%
 
-15%
 
-5%
 
+5%
 
+15%
 
+25%
 
-1%
 
+1%
Businesses held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Decrease/(increase) in CTE95 standard
$
(1,950
)
 
$
(1,150
)
 
$
(350
)
 
$
350

 
$
950

 
$
1,450

 
$
(950
)
 
$
700

Hedge gain/(loss) immediate impact
2,200

 
1,250

 
350

 
(300
)
 
(800
)
 
(1,150
)
 
850

 
(600
)
Net impact
$
250

 
$
100

 
$

 
$
50

 
$
150

 
$
300

 
$
(100
)
 
$
100


There was an approximately $0.3 billion decrease in our hedge assets related to equity market and interest rate movements for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The Variable Annuity Hedge Program results were offset by the equity market and interest rate decrease of approximately $0.3 billion in CTE95 requirements for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

CBVA Regulatory Reserves Sensitivity

The following table summarizes the estimated net impacts to funding our regulatory reserves to our CBVA business, after giving effect to our Variable Annuity Hedge Program for various shocks in equity markets and interest rates. This reflects the hedging as well as any collateral (in the form of LOC and/or available assets) or change in underlying asset values that would be used to achieve credit for reinsurance for the segment of liabilities reinsured to an affiliate in light of our determination of risk tolerance and available collateral,which we assess periodically. As part of our risk management approach, we may use LOCs to meet regulatory requirements in our affiliates even when capital requirements may be met in aggregate without LOCs. We assess and determine appropriate capital use in various scenarios including a combination of LOCs and available assets.
 
As of March 31, 2018
 
Equity Market (S&P 500)
 
Interest Rates
($ in millions)
-25%
 
-15%
 
-5%
 
+5%
 
+15%
 
+25%
 
-1%
 
+1%
Businesses held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Decrease/(increase) in regulatory reserves
$
(2,400
)
 
$
(1,300
)
 
$
(350
)
 
$
300

 
$
800

 
$
1,200

 
$
(800
)
 
$
450

Hedge gain/(loss) immediate impact
2,200

 
1,250

 
350

 
(300
)
 
(800
)
 
(1,150
)
 
850

 
(600
)
Increase/(decrease) in Market Value of Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 
550

 
(550
)
Increase/(decrease) in LOCs
200

 
50

 

 

 

 

 

 
650

Net impact
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
50

 
$
600

 
$
(50
)

Decrease/(increase) in regulatory reserves includes statutory reserves for policyholder account balances, AG43 reserves and additional cash flow testing reserves related to the CBVA business. Hedge gain/(loss) assumes that hedge positions can be rebalanced during the market shock and that the performance of the derivative contracts reasonably matches the performance of the contract owners' variable fund returns. Increase/(decrease) in LOCs and/or available assets indicates the change in the amount of LOCs and/or available assets used to provide credit for reinsurance at those times when the assets backing the reinsurance liabilities may be less than the statutory reserve requirement. Increase/(decrease) in Market Value of Assets is the estimated potential change in market value of assets supporting the segment of liabilities reinsured to an affiliate from 100 basis point upward and downward shifts in interest rates.

Results of an actual shock to equity markets or interest rates will differ from the above illustrations for reasons such as variance in market volatility versus what is assumed, 'basis risk' (differences in the performance of the derivative contracts versus the contract owner variable fund returns), equity shocks not occurring uniformly across all equity markets, combined effects of interest rates and equities, additional impacts from rebalancing of hedges and/or the effects of time and changes in assumptions or methodology that affect reserves or hedge targets. Additionally, estimated net impact sensitivities vary over time as the market and closed block of business evolve or if assumptions or methodologies that affect reserves or hedge targets are refined.

U.S. GAAP Earnings Sensitivity

As U.S. GAAP accounting differs from the methods used to determine regulatory reserves and rating agency capital requirements, the Variable Annuity Hedge Program may result in immediate impacts that may be lower or higher than the regulatory impacts

 
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illustrated above. The following table summarizes the estimated net impacts to U.S. GAAP earnings pre-tax in our CBVA business, which is the sum of the increase or decrease in U.S. GAAP reserves and the hedge gain or loss from our Variable Annuity Hedge Program for various shocks in both equity markets and interest rates.
 
As of March 31, 2018
 
Equity Market (S&P 500)
 
Interest Rates
($ in millions)
-25%
 
-15%
 
-5%
 
+5%
 
+15%
 
+25%
 
-1%
 
+1%
Businesses held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total estimated earnings sensitivity
$
650

 
$
350

 
$
100

 
$
(100
)
 
$
(150
)
 
$
(200
)
 
$
(50
)
 
$
100


We regularly monitor and refine our hedge program targets in line with our primary goal of protecting regulatory and rating agency capital. It is possible that further changes to the Variable Annuity Hedge Program will be made and those changes may either increase or decrease earnings sensitivity. Liabilities are based on U.S. GAAP reserves and embedded derivatives, with the latter excluding the effects of nonperformance risk. DAC is amortized over estimated gross revenues, which we do not expect to be volatile; however, volatility could be driven by loss recognition. Hedge Gain (Loss) impacting the above estimated earnings sensitivity assumes that hedge positions can be rebalanced during the market shock and that the performance of the derivative contracts reasonably matches the performance of the contract owners' variable fund returns.

Actual results will differ from the estimates above for reasons such as variance in market volatility versus what is assumed, 'basis risk' (differences in the performance of the derivative contracts versus the contract owner variable fund returns), consideration of nonperformance risk, equity shocks not occurring uniformly across all equity markets, combined effects of interest rates and equities, additional impacts from rebalancing of hedges, and/or the effects of time and changes in assumptions or methodology that affect reserves or hedge targets. Additionally, estimated net impact sensitivities vary over time as the market and closed block of business evolves, or if changes in assumptions or methodologies that affect reserves or hedge targets are refined. As the closed block of business evolves, actual net impacts are realized, or if changes are made to the target of the hedge program, the sensitivities may vary over time. Additionally, actual results will differ from the above due to issues such as basis risk, market volatility, changes in implied volatility, combined effects of interest rates and equities, rebalancing of hedges in the future, or the effects of time and other variations from the assumptions in the above table.

Item 4.        Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that material information relating to the Company required to be disclosed in the Company's periodic SEC filings is made known to them in a timely manner.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II.     OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.        Legal Proceedings

See the Commitments and Contingencies Note in our Condensed Consolidated Statements in Part I, Item 1. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors

For a discussion of the Company’s potential risks and uncertainties, please see Risk Factors in Part I, Item IA. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (the "Annual Report on Form 10-K") filed with the SEC. In addition, please see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Trends and Uncertainties in Part I, Item 2. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q .

Item 2.        Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer

The following table summarizes Voya Financial, Inc.’s repurchases of its common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2018:
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid Per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in millions) 
 
January 1, 2018 - January 31, 2018
 

 
$

 

 
$
511

(1) 
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
 

 

 

 
1,011

 
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
 
1,947,413

 
51.35

 
1,947,413

 
1,011

(2) 
Total
 
1,947,413

 
$
51.35

 
1,947,413

 
N/A

 
(1) Amount reflects $500 million share repurchase arrangement entered into on December 26, 2017 with a third-party institution.
(2) Includes 1,947,413 shares delivered upon termination of a $500 million share repurchase arrangement entered into on December 26, 2017. The transaction settled at a per-share repurchase price of $51.35, which was determined based on a formula incorporating the volume weighted average price of the Company's common stock over the relevant purchase period.

In connection with the vesting of equity-based compensation awards, employees may remit to Voya Financial, Inc., or Voya Financial, Inc. may withhold into treasury stock, shares of common stock in respect to tax withholding obligations associated with such vesting. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, there were 177,588 Treasury share increases in connection with such withholding activities.

Item 6.        Exhibits

See Exhibit Index on page 168 hereof.

 
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Voya Financial, Inc.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
 
Description of Exhibit
10.1+
 
10.2+
 
12.1+
 
31.1+
 
31.2+
 
32.1+
 
32.2+
 
101.INS+
 
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH+
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL+
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF+
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB+
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE+
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

+ Filed herewith.

 
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


May 2, 2018
Voya Financial, Inc.
(Date)
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: /s/
Michael S. Smith
 
 
Michael S. Smith
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)


 
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