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Max Broden described reinsurance as a lumpy, annual-cycle business with competitive advantages that will build over time into a significant supplemental business without overtaking the core U.S. and Japan operations.

Max Broden explained the benefit ratio runs higher because of the mix of lapses, with lower reserve releases from newer policies, and expects normalization as Miraito matures, ahead of the Q3 assumption review.

Max noted Q1 benefited from 80bps of above-plan remeasurement gains and volatile group disability experience, maintaining 48-52% full-year range.

Virgil disclosed $40M premium and $90M admin fees serving 3+ million constituents including Connecticut and Maine, with plans to expand cautiously.

Svoboda confirmed no similar cancer-claim elevation at Family Heritage, where underwriting stayed consistent and favorable, reinforcing that the Liberty National spike was a fluctuation.

Kalmbach said Evri is a distinct product with a targeted long-term 83-85% loss ratio; groups were repriced at renewal and reinsurance covers severe claims while scale builds credibility.

No evidence of adverse selection. Q1 margin compression from claims seasonality plus rate increase timing (most effective Q2+). $65M of $80-90M rate increase premium received in Q2-Q4. Medical trends stabilizing and flat recent quarters, which is favorable vs rate filing assumptions.

Life remeasurement: ~70% mortality, ~30% other (primarily lapse). Health remeasurement: more driven by future premium (rate increases) impact on reserves than claims, though claims also positive. Health gains more volatile due to Med Sup rate increase reserve mechanics.

Amy noted selective competition, PFG's SMB bundle (nearly 3.2 products/customer) gives pricing flexibility competitors lack.

Christopher cited consistent participant growth, rising deferrals and strong retention, with plan count flat to slightly down after deemphasizing micro market.

Chris highlighted WSRS GA capital preservation solutions with over $400M of flows in Q1. PRT and annuities provide spread earnings. Not targeting specific fee-spread mix but supplementing fee revenue with capital-consumptive products where returns meet targets.

Kamal noted commitment pipeline of over $9 billion in won but unfunded mandates, diversified across public and private markets. Historically pipeline was about $6 billion concentrated in real estate. Growth driven by expanding global client base and new product introductions. Very constructive setup for 2026.

Del Frias said the rotation is thoughtful and intentional, noting PGIM growth is partly organic, and that acquiring higher-multiple businesses carries a high dilution bar tied directly to how strategic and synergistic the acquisition is.

Del Frias said they are still working through the incremental investment needed and expect to have a view by the end of the year, declining to quote a number today.

Sullivan acknowledged RILA market grew from 5 to 25 competitors with some aggressive pricing but emphasized differentiation through product features, distribution, service, and brand.

Sullivan confirmed LP headcount down less than 1% in Q1 with resignation rate similar to prior year. Attributed retention to financial support, training improvements, and clear career path communication.

Dan pointed to normal intra-year variability and more earned premium days in the second half, and said there is no strategic change or slowdown in investment spending coming.

Michael anchored the answer on a mid-teens ROE target rather than a combined ratio, explaining that being above target is why renewal premium change is moderating in both lines.

Jeff Klenk noted AI has both offensive and defensive dimensions for cyber risk. Highlighted investments in risk control capabilities and partnerships with government entities, emphasizing the ability to help customers identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

Dan Frey said Canada's mix was not significantly different from the rest of the book, so no material impact on combined ratio components or profitability profile.

Merten expressed confidence in sustaining new-application growth across direct, exclusive agent and independent agent channels.

Wilson said retention has stabilized and credited the SAVE program with a retention benefit for targeted customers.

Wilson described three AI distribution roles: removing service work from agents, making agents smarter with pre-analyzed data, and direct AI-based policy sales currently live in 3 states.