(a) Reserve liabilities for modified guaranteed annuities shall be established in accordance with actuarial procedures that recognize:
- (1) The assets of the separate account are based on market values;
- (2) The variable nature of benefits provided; and
- (3) Any mortality guarantees.
(b)
- (1) As a minimum, the separate account liability will equal the surrender value based upon the market value adjustment formula contained in the contract.
- (2) If that liability is greater than the market value of the assets, a transfer of assets will be made into the separate account so that the market value of the assets at least equals that of the liabilities.
- (3) Also, any additional reserve that is needed to cover future guaranteed benefits will also be set up by the valuation actuary.
(c)
- (1) The market-value adjustment formula, the interest guarantees, and the degree to which projected cash flow of assets and liabilities are matched must also be considered.
- (2) Each year, the valuation actuary must provide an opinion on whether the assets in the separate account are adequate to provide all future benefits that are guaranteed.