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This adjustment results in presenting the net asset and net liability position for each counterparty.Limited partnerships that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. Represents embedded derivatives associated with the reinsured portion of our GMWB liabilities. Excludes foreign exchange.Represents write-down of securities we intend to sell or will be required to sell prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis.Represents embedded derivatives associated with the reinsured portion of our guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (“GMWB”) liabilities.Represents the embedded derivatives associated with our GMWB liabilities, excluding the impact of reinsurance.Represents the embedded derivatives associated with our indexed universal life liabilities.For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, net investment (gains) losses were adjusted for DAC and other intangible amortization and certain benefit reserves of $1 and $(3) million, respectively, and adjusted for net investment gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $12 million and $(4) million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, net investment (gains) losses were adjusted for DAC and other intangible amortization and certain benefit reserves of $(14) million and $(8) million, respectively, and adjusted for net investment gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $18 million and $2 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, goodwill impairment was adjusted for the portion attributable to noncontrolling interests of $2 million. We have the option to redeem all or a portion of the senior notes at any time with notice to the noteholders at a price equal to the greater of 100% of principal or the sum of the present value of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest discounted at the then-current treasury rate plus an applicable spread. Subordinated floating rate notes issued by Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty Limited (“GFMIPL”), our indirect majority-owned subsidiary, who currently has the option to redeem the notes due in 2025 at face value at any time, subject to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (“APRA”) prior written approval. Net of adjustments to DAC, present value of future profits, sales inducements and benefit reserves. See note 4 for additional information. See note 5 for additional information. Amounts exclude adjustments to DAC, present value of future profits, sales inducements and benefit reserves.The transfers into and out of Level 3 for fixed maturity securities were related to changes in the primary pricing source and changes in the observability of external information used in determining the fair value, such as external ratings or credit spreads, as well as changes in the industry sectors assigned to specific securities. 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