Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

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Factors such as consumer spending, business investment, government spending, potential government shutdowns, the volatility and strength of the capital markets, investor and consumer confidence, foreign currency exchange rates, geopolitical uncertainties and inflation levels all affect the business and economic environment and, ultimately, the amount and profitability of our business. In an economic downturn characterized by higher unemployment, lower family income, negative investor sentiment and lower consumer spending, the demand for our insurance products could be adversely affected. Under such conditions, our F&G segment may also experience an elevated incidence of policy lapses, policy loans, withdrawals and surrenders. In addition, our investments could be adversely affected as a result of deteriorating financial and business conditions affecting the issuers of the securities in our investment portfolio.

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Factors such as consumer spending, business investment, government spending, government shutdowns and potential government shutdowns, trade policies, tariffs, the volatility and strength of the capital markets, investor and consumer confidence, foreign currency exchange rates, geopolitical uncertainties and inflation levels all affect the business and economic environment and, ultimately, the amount and profitability of our business. In an economic downturn characterized by higher unemployment, lower family income, negative investor sentiment and lower consumer spending, the demand for our insurance products could be adversely affected. Under such conditions, our F&G segment may also experience an elevated incidence of policy lapses, policy loans, withdrawals and surrenders. In addition, our investments could be adversely affected as a result of deteriorating financial and business conditions affecting the issuers of the securities in our investment portfolio.

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Declines in the level of real estate activity or the average price of real estate sales are likely to adversely affect our title insurance revenues. The Mortgage Bankers Association's ("MBA") Mortgage Finance Forecast as of February 19, 2025, reported an approximate $1.8 trillion mortgage origination market for 2024, which would be a modest increase from 2023 resulting from an increase in refinance activity. The MBA predicts overall mortgage originations in 2025 will increase when compared to 2024 as a result of increases in both purchase and refinance activity. Our revenues in future periods will continue to be subject to these and other factors that are beyond our control and, as a result, are likely to fluctuate. See discussion under "Business Trends and Conditions" within Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in Item 7 of Part II of this Annual Report for further discussion of current market trends.

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Declines in the level of real estate activity or the average price of real estate sales are likely to adversely affect our title insurance revenues. The Mortgage Bankers Association's ("MBA") Mortgage Finance Forecast as of February 17, 2026, reported an approximate $2.1 trillion mortgage origination market for 2025, which would be an approximately 22% increase from 2024 resulting primarily from an increase in refinance activity. The MBA predicts overall mortgage originations in 2026 will increase when compared to 2025 as a result of modest increases in both purchase and refinance activity. Our revenues in future periods will continue to be subject to these and other factors that are beyond our control and, as a result, are likely to fluctuate. See discussion under "Business Trends and Conditions" within Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in Item 7 of Part II of this Annual Report for further discussion of current market trends.

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Interest rate risk is a significant market risk for us, as our F&G segment involves issuing interest rate sensitive obligations backed primarily by investments in fixed income assets. F&G also maintains a portion of the assets in its investment portfolio in floating rate instruments and has executed variable interest rate credit agreements and floating rate funding agreements, which are subject to an element of market risk from changes in interest rates.

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Interest rate risk is a significant market risk for us, as our F&G segment issues interest rate sensitive obligations backed primarily by investments in fixed income assets. F&G has executed some variable interest rate credit agreements, floating rate funding agreements and pay-float and receive-fixed interest rate swaps to reduce market risks from interest rate changes on its earnings associated with its floating rate investments. All of these assets are subject to an element of market risk from changes in interest rates.

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During periods of increasing interest rates, we may offer higher crediting rates on interest-sensitive products, such as universal life insurance and fixed rate annuities, and we may increase crediting rates on in-force products to keep these products competitive. We may be required to accept lower spread income (the difference between the returns we earn on our investments and the amounts we credit to contractholders), thus reducing our profitability, as returns on our portfolio of invested assets may not increase as quickly as current interest rates. Rapidly rising interest rates may also expose us to the risk of financial disintermediation, which is an increase in policy surrenders, withdrawals and requests for policy loans as customers seek to achieve higher returns elsewhere, requiring us to liquidate assets in an unrealized loss position. If we experience unexpected withdrawal activity, we could exhaust our liquid assets and be forced to liquidate other less liquid assets such as limited partnership investments. We may have difficulty selling these investments in a timely manner and/or be forced to sell them for less than we otherwise would have been able to realize, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results. We have developed and maintain asset liability management programs and procedures that are, we believe, designed to mitigate interest rate risk by matching asset cash flows to expected liability cash flows. In addition, we assess surrender charges on withdrawals in excess of allowable penalty-free amounts that occur during the surrender charge period. There can be no assurance that actual withdrawals, contract benefits and maturities will match our estimates. Despite our efforts to reduce the impact of rising interest rates, we may be required to sell assets to raise the cash necessary to respond to an increase in surrenders, withdrawals and loans, thereby realizing capital losses on the assets sold.

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Beginning in March 2022, the Federal Reserve increased the benchmark rate eleven times from approximately 0% to approximately 5.50% before pausing in the latter half of 2023. In September 2024, the Federal Reserve began reducing the benchmark rate ending 2024 at approximately 4.5%. By September 2025, the benchmark rate had declined to 4.00%–4.25%, and subsequent cuts in October and December 2025 brought the benchmark rate down further to approximately 3.50%–3.75%, with market expectations and Federal Reserve communications suggesting further possible reductions in 2026. Over the period since March 2022, market rates across the yield curve have risen. During periods of increasing interest rates, we may offer higher crediting rates on interest-sensitive products, such as universal life insurance and fixed annuities, and we may increase crediting rates on in-force products to keep these products competitive. We may be required to accept lower spread income (the difference between the returns we earn on our investments and the amounts we credit to contract holders), thus reducing our profitability, as returns on our portfolio of invested assets may not increase as quickly as current interest rates. Rapidly rising interest rates may also expose us to the risk of financial disintermediation, which is an increase in policy surrenders, withdrawals and requests for policy loans as customers seek to achieve higher returns elsewhere, requiring us to liquidate assets in an unrealized loss position. If we experience unexpected withdrawal activity, we could exhaust our liquid assets and be forced to liquidate other less liquid assets such as limited partnership investments. We may have difficulty selling these investments in a timely manner and/or be forced to sell them for less than we otherwise would have been able to realize, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results. We have developed and maintain ALM programs and procedures that are, we believe, designed to mitigate interest rate risk by matching asset cash flows to expected liability cash flows, and robust inflows provide additional opportunities to allocate in force assets in support of new business, further mitigating potential losses due to disintermediation risk. In addition, we assess surrender charges on withdrawals in excess of allowable penalty-free amounts that occur during the surrender charge period. The significant new business written in recent years strengthens the surrender charge protection since the surrender charges are highest in the early years of a policy. There can be no assurance that actual withdrawals, contract benefits, and maturities will match our estimates. Despite our efforts to reduce the impact of rising interest rates, we may be required to sell assets to raise the cash necessary to respond to an increase in surrenders, withdrawals and loans, thereby realizing capital losses on the assets sold.

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Liabilities that are held on our balance sheet at fair value, including embedded derivatives on our indexed annuities and IUL business and MRBs on our indexed annuity and fixed rate annuity business, are sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Decreases in interest rates generally would have the impact of increasing the value of these liabilities, which will result in a reduction in our net income. Liabilities for future policyholder benefits are valued using locked-in discount rates, and any changes in interest rates since the inception of those contracts are reflected in Other comprehensive earnings (loss) ("OCI"). Decreases in interest rates would result in a reduction in our OCI. In addition, certain statutory capital and reserve requirements are based on formulas or models that consider interest rates and a prolonged period of low interest rates may increase the statutory capital we are required to hold as well as the amount of assets we must maintain to support statutory reserves.

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Liabilities that are held on our balance sheet at fair value, including embedded derivatives on our Indexed Annuity and IUL business and market risk benefits (“MRB”) on our indexed annuity and fixed rate annuity business, are sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Decreases in interest rates generally would have the impact of increasing the value of these liabilities, which will result in a reduction in our net income. Liabilities for future policy benefits (“FPB”) are valued using locked-in discount rates, and any changes in interest rates since the inception of those contracts are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) ("AOCI"). Decreases in interest rates would result in a reduction in our AOCI. In addition, certain statutory capital and reserve requirements are based on formulas or models that consider interest rates and a prolonged period of low interest rates may increase the statutory capital we are required to hold as well as the amount of assets we must maintain to support statutory reserves.

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Economic conditions, including higher interest rates, could materially adversely affected our business, results of operations and financial condition. However, we cannot predict if it will impact our business, results of operations or financial condition in the future for the forgoing reasons.

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As of December 31, 2025, current economic conditions, including higher interest rates, have not adversely affected our business, results of operations, and financial condition. However, we cannot predict if it will impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition in the future for the forgoing reasons. Higher interest rates have decreased the fair value of our investment security portfolio, primarily our fixed maturity securities, as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, resulting in our AOCI being a loss of $1.7 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively. See “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more detailed discussion of interest rate risk.

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Goodwill aggregated approximately $5,271 million, or 5.5% of our total assets, as of December 31, 2024. Current accounting rules require that goodwill be assessed for impairment at least annually or whenever changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable from estimated future cash flows. Factors that may be considered a change in circumstance indicating the carrying value of our intangible assets, including goodwill, may not be recoverable include, but are not limited to, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, a significant decline in our stock price and market capitalization, and negative industry or economic trends. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, no goodwill impairment charge was recorded. However, if economic conditions deteriorate, the carrying amount of our goodwill may no longer be recoverable, and we may be required to record an impairment charge, which would have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition. We will continue to monitor our market capitalization and the impact of the economy to determine if there is an impairment of goodwill in future periods.

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Goodwill aggregated approximately $5,272 million, or 4.8% of our total assets, as of December 31, 2025. Current accounting rules require that goodwill be assessed for impairment at least annually or whenever changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable from estimated future cash flows. Factors that may be considered a change in circumstance indicating the carrying value of our intangible assets, including goodwill, may not be recoverable include, but are not limited to, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, a significant decline in our stock price and market capitalization, and negative industry or economic trends. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, no goodwill impairment charge was recorded. However, if economic conditions deteriorate, the carrying amount of our goodwill may no longer be recoverable, and we may be required to record an impairment charge, which would have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition. We will continue to monitor our market capitalization and the impact of the economy to determine if there is an impairment of goodwill in future periods.

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As of December 31, 2024, our outstanding debt was $4,321 million. Our high degree of leverage could have important consequences, including the following: (i) a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations is dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on indebtedness, thereby reducing the funds available for operations, future business opportunities and capital expenditures; (ii) our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, acquisitions and general corporate purposes in the future may be limited; (iii) we may be unable to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions; (iv) the debt service requirements of our other indebtedness could make it more difficult for us to satisfy our financial obligations; and (v) we may be vulnerable in a downturn in general economic conditions or in our business and we may be unable to carry out activities that are important to our growth.

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As of December 31, 2025, our outstanding debt was $4,400 million. Our high degree of leverage could have important consequences, including the following: (i) a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations is dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on indebtedness, thereby reducing the funds available for operations, future business opportunities and capital expenditures; (ii) our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, acquisitions and general corporate purposes in the future may be limited; (iii) we may be unable to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions; (iv) the debt service requirements of our other indebtedness could make it more difficult for us to satisfy our financial obligations; and (v) we may be vulnerable in a downturn in general economic conditions or in our business and we may be unable to carry out activities that are important to our growth.

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Our title insurance subsidiaries must comply with state laws, which require them to maintain minimum amounts of working capital, surplus and reserves, and place restrictions on the amount of dividends that they can distribute to us. Compliance with these laws will limit the amounts our regulated subsidiaries can dividend to us. During 2025, our title insurers may pay dividends or make distributions to us of approxim ately $498 million; however, insurance regulators have the authority to prohibit the payment of ordinary dividends or other payments by our title insurers to us if they determine that such payment could be adverse to our policyholders.

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Our title insurance subsidiaries must comply with state laws, which require them to maintain minimum amounts of working capital, surplus and reserves, and place restrictions on the amount of dividends that they can distribute to us. Compliance with these laws will limit the amounts our regulated subsidiaries can dividend to us. During 2026, our title insurers may pay dividends or make distributions to us of approxim ately $437 million; however, insurance regulators have the authority to prohibit the payment of ordinary dividends or other payments by our title insurers to us if they determine that such payment could be adverse to our policyholders.

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Our owned distribution strategy, including our investments in minority and majority stakes in various Network Marketing Groups and other distribution consolidators, exposes us to operational, financial, and strategic risks. These investments, including stakes in Syncis Holdings, Quility Holdings, DCMT Worldwide, and a majority interest in Roar Joint Venture, LLC, represent a significant component of our distribution strategy. The success of this strategy depends on the continued growth and performance of these businesses, which is subject to challenges such as the retention and performance of agents, market demand in cultural communities, and our ability to integrate these entities effectively into our broader operations. Furthermore, as industry consolidation among independent agent distribution channels accelerates, competition to acquire and partner with high-performing platforms intensifies, limiting our ability to secure attractive investment opportunities. Our ownership stakes also expose us to financial risks, including the potential for impairment of goodwill or intangible assets if these entities underperform, as well as regulatory and compliance risks related to licensing and fiduciary standards. These factors, combined with the operational challenges of managing both majority and minority investments, create risks that could materially and adversely affect our financial performance, competitive position, and long-term growth prospects.

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Our owned distribution strategy, including our investments in minority and majority stakes in various network marketing groups and other distribution consolidators, exposes us to operational, financial, and strategic risks. These investments, including stakes in Syncis Holdings, DCMT Worldwide, a majority interest in Roar Joint Venture LLC, and a wholly-owned interest in PALH LLC, represent a significant component of our distribution strategy. The success of this strategy depends on the continued growth and performance of these businesses, which is subject to challenges such as the retention and performance of agents, market demand in cultural communities, and our ability to integrate these entities effectively into our broader operations. Furthermore, as industry consolidation among independent agent distribution channels accelerates, competition to acquire and partner with high-performing platforms intensifies, limiting our ability to secure attractive investment opportunities. Our ownership stakes also expose us to financial risks, including the potential for impairment of goodwill or intangible assets if these entities underperform, as well as regulatory and compliance risks related to licensing and fiduciary standards. These factors, combined with the operational challenges of managing both majority and minority investments, create risks that could materially and adversely affect our financial performance, competitive position, and long-term growth prospects.

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Risk Factors Related to the F&G Distribution

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Risk Factors Related to our Majority Ownership in F&G

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On December 1, 2022, we completed the F&G Distribution. The F&G Distribution is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: diversion of management’s attention; our ability to successfully realize the anticipated benefits of the F&G Distribution; the terms and conditions of agreements and arrangements between FNF and F&G following the distribution, such as the Corporate Services Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2022, between FNF and F&G (the “Corporate Services Agreement”), which provides for, among other things, the provision of certain services by FNF to F&G following the F&G Distribution; and the nature and amount of indebtedness incurred by F&G. In addition, our F&G segment contributes to a significant portion of our earnings and the F&G Distribution could adversely affect our earnings.

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On December 1, 2022, we completed the F&G Distribution. The F&G Distribution is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: diversion of management’s attention; our ability to successfully realize the anticipated benefits of the F&G Distribution; the terms and conditions of agreements and arrangements between FNF and F&G following the distribution, such as the Corporate Services Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2022, between FNF and F&G (the “Corporate Services Agreement”), which provides for, among other things, the provision of certain services by FNF to F&G following the F&G Distribution; and the nature and amount of indebtedness incurred by F&G. On December 31, 2025, we distributed an additional 12% of F&G to holders of FNF Common Stock. In addition, our F&G segment contributes to a significant portion of our earnings and the F&G Distribution could adversely affect our earnings. For additional information related to the F&G Distribution and the 2025 F&G Distribution, refer to Item 1 Business and Note ABusiness and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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A number of F&G’s directors have been, and will continue to be, officers, directors or employees of FNF (or officers, directors or employees of affiliates of FNF) and, thus, have professional relationships with FNF’s officers, directors or employees. In addition, certain of F&G’s directors and executive officers own FNF common stock or other equity compensation awards. These relationships may create, or may create the appearance of, conflicts of interest when these directors and officers are faced with decisions that could have different implications for FNF and F&G. For example, potential conflicts of interest could arise in connection with the resolution of any dispute that may arise between FNF and F&G regarding the terms of the agreements governing F&G’s relationship with FNF, including the Corporate Services Agreement.

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A number of F&G’s directors have been, and will continue to be, officers, directors or employees of FNF (or officers, directors or employees of affiliates of FNF) and, thus, have professional relationships with FNF’s officers, directors or employees. In addition, certain of F&G’s directors and executive officers own FNF common stock or other equity compensation awards. These relationships may create, or may create the appearance of, conflicts of interest when these directors and officers are faced with decisions that could have different implications for FNF and F&G, based on their role as a director of F&G and as an officer of FNF or equity holder of FNF. For example, potential conflicts of interest could arise in connection with the resolution of any dispute that may arise between FNF and F&G regarding the terms of the agreements governing F&G’s relationship with FNF, including the Corporate Services Agreement.

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Because we are dependent upon California and Texas for approximately 12.9% and 13.8% of our title insurance premiums, respectively, our Title segment may be adversely affected by regulatory conditions in California and/or Texas.

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Because we are dependent upon California and Texas for approximately 12.2% and 14.1% of our title insurance premiums, respectively, our Title segment may be adversely affected by regulatory conditions in California and/or Texas.

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California and Texas are the two largest sources of revenue for our Title segment. In 2024, California-based premiums accounted for approximately 27.8% of premiums earned by our direct operations and 0.5% of our agency premium revenues, while Texas-based premiums accounted for 19.2% of premiums earned by our direct operations and 9.2% of our agency premium revenues. In the aggregate, California and Texas accounted for approximately 12.9% and 13.8%, respe ctively, of our total title insurance premiums for 2024. A significant part of our revenues and profitability are therefore subject to our operations in California and Texas and to the prevailing regulatory conditions in these states. Adverse regulatory developments in California and Texas, which could include reductions in the maximum rates permitted to be charged, inadequate rate increases or more fundamental changes in the design or implementation of the California and Texas title insurance regulatory framework, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

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California and Texas are the two largest sources of revenue for our Title segment. In 2025, California-based premiums accounted for approximately 25.7% of premiums earned by our direct operations and 0.3% of our agency premium revenues, while Texas-based premiums accounted for 19.5% of premiums earned by our direct operations and 9.3% of our agency premium revenues. In the aggregate, California and Texas accounted for approximately 12.2% and 14.1%, respe ctively, of our total title insurance premiums for 2025. A significant part of our revenues and profitability are therefore subject to our operations in California and Texas and to the prevailing regulatory conditions in these states. Adverse regulatory developments in California and Texas, which could include reductions in the maximum rates permitted to be charged, inadequate rate increases or more fundamental changes in the design or implementation of the California and Texas title insurance regulatory framework, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

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Our top five states for the distribution of our life insurance and annuity products in our F&G segment are Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Texas and Ohio. Any adverse economic developments or catastrophes in these states could have an adverse impact on our F&G segment.

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Our top five states for the distribution of our life insurance and annuity products in our F&G segment are California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas and New Jersey. Any adverse economic developments or catastrophes in these states could have an adverse impact on our F&G segment.

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Our business is subject to government regulation in each of the states in which we conduct business and is concerned primarily with the protection of policyholders and other customers rather than shareholders. Such regulation is vested in state agencies having broad administrative and discretionary authority, which may include, among other things, premium rates and increases thereto, underwriting practices, reserve requirements, marketing practices, advertising, privacy, policy forms, reinsurance reserve requirements, acquisitions, mergers and capital adequacy. At any given time, we and our insurance subsidiaries may be the subject of a number of ongoing financial or market conduct, audits or inquiries. From time to time, regulators raise issues during such examinations or audits that could have a material impact on our business.

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F&G's business is subject to government regulation in each of the states in which we conduct business and is concerned primarily with the protection of policyholders and other customers rather than shareholders. Such regulation is vested in state agencies having broad administrative and discretionary authority, which may include, among other things, premium rates and increases thereto, underwriting practices, reserve requirements, marketing practices, advertising, privacy, policy forms, reinsurance reserve requirements, acquisitions, mergers, and capital adequacy. At any given time, we and our insurance subsidiaries may be the subject of a number of ongoing financial or market conduct, audits, or inquiries. From time to time, regulators raise issues during such examinations or audits that could have a material impact on our business.

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In December 2020, the DOL issued its final version of an investment advice rule replacing the previous “Fiduciary Rule” that had been challenged by industry participants and vacated in March 2018 by the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The new investment advice rule reinstates the five-part test for determining whether a person is considered a fiduciary for purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and sets forth a new exemption, referred to as prohibited transaction class exemption (“PTE”) 2020-02. The rule’s preamble also contains the DOL’s reinterpretation of elements of the five-part test that appears to encompass more insurance agents selling IRA products and withdraws the DOL’s longstanding position that rollover recommendations out of employer plans are not subject to ERISA. The new rule took effect on February 16, 2021. The DOL left in place PTE 84-24, which is a longstanding class exemption providing prohibited transaction relief for insurance agents selling annuity products, provided that certain disclosures are made to the plan fiduciary, which is the policyholder in the case of an IRA, and certain other conditions are met. Among other things, these disclosures include the agent’s relationship to the insurer and commissions received in connection with the annuity sale. We, along with FGL Insurance and FGL NY Insurance, designed and launched a compliance program in January 2022 requiring all agents selling IRA products to submit an acknowledgment with each IRA application indicating the agent has satisfied PTE 84-24 requirements on a precautionary basis in case the agent acted or is found to have acted as a fiduciary. Meanwhile, the DOL has publicly announced its intention to consider future rulemaking that may revoke or modify PTE 84-24.

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In December 2020, the DOL issued its final version of an investment advice rule replacing the previous “Fiduciary Rule” that had been challenged by industry participants and vacated in March 2018 by the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The new investment advice rule reinstates the five-part test for determining whether a person is considered a fiduciary for purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and sets forth a new exemption, referred to as prohibited transaction class exemption (“PTE”) 2020-02. The rule’s preamble also contains the DOL’s reinterpretation of elements of the five-part test that appears to encompass more insurance agents selling IRA products and withdraws the DOL’s longstanding position that rollover recommendations out of employer plans are not subject to ERISA. The new rule took effect on February 16, 2021. The DOL left in place PTE 84-24, which is a longstanding class exemption providing prohibited transaction relief for insurance agents selling annuity products, provided that certain disclosures are made to the plan fiduciary, which is the policyholder in the case of an IRA, and certain other conditions are met. Among other things, these disclosures include the agent’s relationship to the insurer and commissions received in connection with the annuity sale. We, along with FGL Insurance and FGL NY Insurance, designed and launched a compliance program in January 2022 requiring all agents selling IRA products to submit an acknowledgment with each IRA application indicating the agent has satisfied PTE 84-24 requirements on a precautionary basis in case the agent acted or is found to have acted as a fiduciary.

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The DOL’s New Fiduciary Rule, which was scheduled to become effective on September 23, 2024, has been challenged. On July 25, 2024, in the case of Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice, Inc., et al. v. United States Department of Labor, et al., (“Federation of Americans”) the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an order staying the effective date of the DOL’s final fiduciary rule (and related amendments to PTE 84-24) that was issued in March 2024. The District Court, in part relying on the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, found that the plaintiffs (primarily insurance agents) were likely to succeed on their arguments that the New Fiduciary Rule improperly expanded the definition of an “investment advice fiduciary” under ERISA. As a result, the New Fiduciary Rule’s original effective date of September 23, 2024 has been delayed until further notice.

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The DOL’s New Fiduciary Rule, which was scheduled to become effective on September 23, 2024, has been challenged. On July 25, 2024, in the case of Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice, Inc., et al. v. United States Department of Labor, et al., (“Federation of Americans”) the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an order staying the effective date of the DOL’s New Fiduciary Rule (and related amendments to PTE 84-24) that was issued in March 2024. The District Court, in part relying on the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, found that the plaintiffs (primarily insurance agents) were likely to succeed on their arguments that the New Fiduciary Rule improperly expanded the definition of an “investment advice fiduciary” under ERISA. As a result, the New Fiduciary Rule’s original effective date of September 23, 2024 was delayed until further notice.

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On September 20, 2024, the DOL appealed both rulings to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. A Fifth Circuit reversal of the Texas district court rulings could have harmful effects on the insurance industry, creating additional hurdles to operate our business. The Fifth Circuit has yet to issue a decision on these appeals. Consequently, the stays on the 2024 fiduciary rule remain in effect.

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On September 20, 2024, the DOL appealed both rulings to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In early 2025, the DOL filed successive unopposed motions to hold the appeals in abeyance to allow new agency officials time to become familiar with the issues in these cases and determine how they wish to proceed. The motions were granted so the appeals were in abeyance. In November 2025, the DOL moved to voluntarily dismiss their appeals and the Fifth Circuit agreed and remanded the cases to the District Courts. The DOL has moved the District Courts to allow until March 2026 to determine their position and next steps with the cases. Adverse Texas District Court rulings could have harmful effects on the insurance industry, creating additional hurdles to operate our business.

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Management believes these current and emerging developments relating to market conduct standards for the financial services industry may, over time, materially affect the way in which our agents do business, the role of IMOs, sale of IRA products including IRA-to-IRA and employer plan rollovers, how we supervise our distribution force, compensation practices and liability exposure and costs. In addition to implementing the compliance procedures described above, management is monitoring further developments closely and will be working with IMOs and distributors to adapt to these evolving regulatory requirements and risks.

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We cannot predict the final outcome of the pending litigation regarding the New Fiduciary Rule; however, management believes these current and emerging developments relating to market conduct standards for the financial services industry may, over time, materially affect the way in which our agents do business, the role of IMOs, sale of IRA products including IRA-to-IRA and employer plan rollovers, how we supervise our distribution force, compensation practices and liability exposure and costs, all of which could adversely impact our business, results of operations and/or financial condition. In addition to implementing the compliance procedures described above, management is monitoring further developments closely and will be working with IMOs and distributors to adapt to these evolving regulatory requirements and risks. Please refer to “Business-Regulation of F&G” for additional details on the DOL’s “Fiduciary Rule.”

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Our reinsurance subsidiary, F&G Life Re, is registered in Bermuda under the Bermuda Insurance Act and subject to the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. The BMA has sought regulatory equivalency, which enables Bermuda’s commercial insurers to transact business with the European Union on a “level playing field.” In connection with its initial efforts to achieve equivalency under the European Union’s Directive (2009/138/EC) (“Solvency II”), the BMA implemented and imposed additional requirements on the companies it regulates. The European Commission in 2016 granted Bermuda’s commercial insurers full equivalence in all areas of Solvency II for an indefinite period of time.

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Our reinsurance subsidiary, F&G Life Re, is registered in Bermuda under the Bermuda Insurance Act and is subject to the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. The BMA has sought regulatory equivalency, which enables Bermuda’s commercial insurers to transact business with the European Union (“EU”) on a “level playing field.” In connection with its initial efforts to achieve equivalency under the EU’s Directive (2009/138/EC) (“Solvency II”), the BMA implemented and imposed additional requirements on the companies it regulates. Effective January 1, 2015, Bermuda was placed on the NAIC’s List of Qualified Jurisdictions, which makes Bermuda-domiciled reinsurers that meet certain criteria to qualify as a certified reinsurer eligible for reduced reinsurance collateral requirements under the NAIC’s Credit for Reinsurance Model Law and Regulations as adopted by various states. F&G Life Re has been designated as a certified reinsurer in Iowa. The European Commission in 2016 granted Bermuda’s commercial insurers full equivalency in all areas of Solvency II for an indefinite period of time. Effective January 1, 2020, Bermuda was granted NAIC Reciprocal Jurisdiction status, which makes Bermuda domiciled reinsurers that satisfy certain conditions eligible to be designated as a reciprocal jurisdiction reinsurer. Under the NAIC’s Credit for Reinsurance Model Law and Regulations, which has been adopted by all states, a ceding insurer may take credit for reinsurance ceded to a reciprocal jurisdiction reinsurer without posting any collateral. F&G Life Re has been approved as a reciprocal jurisdiction reinsurer in Iowa.

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Our reinsurance subsidiary, F&G Cayman Re, is licensed in the Cayman Islands by the CIMA and is subject to supervision by CIMA and CIMA may at any time direct F&G Cayman Re, in relation to a policy, a line of business or the entire business, to cease or refrain from committing an act or pursing a course of conduct and to perform such acts as in the opinion of CIMA are necessary to remedy or ameliorate the situation.

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Our reinsurance subsidiary, F&G Cayman Re, is a licensed Class D insurer in the Cayman Islands and a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ours, is licensed by the CIMA and is subject to supervision by CIMA. CIMA may, at any time, direct F&G Cayman Re, in relation to a policy, a line of business or the entire business, to cease or refrain from committing an act or pursing a course of conduct and to perform such acts as in the opinion of CIMA are necessary to remedy or ameliorate the situation. Please refer to “Business-Regulation of F&G” for additional details on the regulations in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.

Previous wording

The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022, Division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (“SECURE Act 2.0”), was signed into law on December 29, 2022, and went into effect as early as January 1, 2023, in certain respects. The SECURE Act 2.0 contains provisions that may impact our F&G insurance subsidiaries, and these changes could affect the desirability of IRAs, necessitate changes to our administrative system to implement the Secure Act 2.0, and affect, to some extent, the length of time that IRA assets remain in our annuity products. These provisions include, for example, raising the age for required minimum distributions from IRAs from 72 to 73 (age 74 after 2032); additional exceptions to the 10% penalty tax for distributions before age 59-1/2; reduction of the penalty for failures to take a required distribution amount; directions to the SEC for new registration forms for RILAs; and directions to the DOL to revisit fiduciary standards relating to choosing an annuity provider in pension risk transfer transactions. While we cannot predict whether, or to what extent, the SECURE Act 2.0 will ultimately impact us, whether positive or negative, it may have implications for our business operations and the markets in which we compete.

Current wording

The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022, Division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (“SECURE Act 2.0”), was signed into law on December 29, 2022, and for which relevant provisions went into effect January 1, 2023, in certain respects. The SECURE Act 2.0 contains provisions that may impact our F&G insurance subsidiaries, and these changes could affect the desirability of IRAs, necessitate changes to our administrative system to implement the Act, and affect, to some extent, the length of time that IRA assets remain in our annuity products. These provisions include, for example, raising the age for required minimum distributions from IRAs from 72 to 73 (age 74 after 2032); additional exceptions to the 10% penalty tax for distributions before age 59-1/2; reduction of the penalty for failures to take a required distribution amount; directions to the SEC for new registration forms for RILAs; and directions to the DOL to revisit fiduciary standards relating to choosing an annuity provider in pension risk transfer transactions. While we cannot predict whether, or to what extent, the SECURE Act 2.0 will ultimately impact us, whether positive or negative, it may have implications for our business operations and the markets in which we compete.

Previous wording

In addition to the changing rules and regulations related to ESG matters imposed by governmental and self-regulatory organizations such as the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange, a variety of third-party organizations, institutional investors and customers evaluate the performance of companies on ESG topics, and the results of these assessments are widely publicized. These changing rules, regulations and stakeholder expectations have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, increased general and administrative expenses and increased management time and attention spent complying with or meeting such regulations and expectations. Reduced access to or increased cost of capital may occur as financial institutions and investors increase or change expectations related to ESG matters.

Current wording

In addition to the changing rules and regulations related to ESG matters imposed by governmental and self-regulatory organizations, a variety of third-party organizations, institutional investors and customers evaluate the performance of companies on ESG topics, and the results of these assessments are widely publicized. These changing rules, regulations and stakeholder expectations have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, increased general and administrative expenses and increased management time and attention spent complying with or meeting such regulations and expectations. Reduced access to or increased cost of capital may occur as financial institutions and investors increase or change expectations related to ESG matters.

Previous wording

We cede material amounts of insurance and transfers of related assets and certain liabilities to other insurance companies through reinsurance. Accordingly, we bear credit risk with respect to our reinsurers. The failure, insolvency, inability or unwillingness of any reinsurer to pay under the terms of reinsurance agreements with us could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We regularly monitor the credit rating and performance of our reinsurance parties. Aspida Re, Wilton Re, Somerset and Everlake represent our largest third-party reinsurance counterparty exposure. As of December 31, 2024, the net amount recoverable from Aspida Re, Wilton Re, Somerset and Everlake were $7,844 million, $2,822 million, $1,168 million, and $1,066 million, respectively. The risk of non-performance is mitigated with various forms of collateral or collateral arrangements, including secured trusts, funds withheld accounts and irrevocable letters of credit.

Current wording

We cede material amounts of insurance and transfers of related assets and certain liabilities to other insurance companies through reinsurance. Accordingly, we bear credit risk with respect to our reinsurers. The failure, insolvency, inability, or unwillingness of any reinsurer to pay under the terms of reinsurance agreements with us could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations. We regularly monitor the credit rating and performance of our reinsurance parties. Aspida Re, Wilton Re, Somerset and Everlake represent our largest third-party reinsurance counterparty exposure. As of December 31, 2025, the net amount recoverable from Aspida Re, Wilton Re, Somerset, and Everlake were $8,589 million, $5,071 million, $1,868 million, and $1,032 million, respectively. The risk of non-performance is mitigated with various forms of collateral or collateral arrangements, including secured trusts, funds withheld accounts and irrevocable letters of credit.

Previous wording

We hold customers' assets in escrow at various financial institutions, pending completion of real estate transactions. These assets are maintained in segregated bank accounts and have not been included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have a contingent liability relating to proper disposition of these balances for our customers, which amounted to $14.4 billion at December 31, 2024. Failure of one or more of these financial institutions may lead us to become liable for the funds owed to third parties and there is no guarantee that we would recover the funds deposited, whether through Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation coverage or otherwise.

Current wording

We hold customers' assets in escrow at various financial institutions, pending completion of real estate transactions. These assets are maintained in segregated bank accounts and have not been included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have a contingent liability relating to proper disposition of these balances for our customers, which amounted to $16.2 billion at December 31, 2025. Failure of one or more of these financial institutions may lead us to become liable for the funds owed to third parties and there is no guarantee that we would recover the funds deposited, whether through Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation coverage or otherwise.

Previous wording

Natural catastrophes and pandemics present risks that could adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, our business operations may be adversely affected by the increased risk of malicious and terrorist acts, as evidenced by recent incidents such as the New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion, which could disrupt our operations or the safety of our employees or customers. Claims arising from such events could have an adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition, either directly or as a result of their effect on our reinsurers or other counterparties. Such events could also have an adverse effect on the rate and amount of lapses and surrenders of existing policies, as well as sales of new policies.

Current wording

Natural catastrophes and pandemics present risks that could adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, our business operations may be adversely affected by the increased risk of malicious and terrorist acts, which could disrupt our operations or the safety of our employees or customers. Claims arising from such events could have an adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition, either directly or as a result of their effect on our reinsurers or other counterparties. Such events could also have an adverse effect on the rate and amount of lapses and surrenders of existing policies, as well as sales of new policies.

Previous wording

Our annuity products compete with indexed annuities and fixed rate annuities sold by other insurance companies and also with mutual fund products, traditional bank investments and other retirement funding alternatives offered by asset managers, banks and broker-dealers. The ability of banks and broker dealers to increase their securities-related business or to affiliate with insurance companies may materially and adversely affect sales of all of our products by substantially increasing the number and financial strength of potential competitors. Our insurance products compete with those of other insurance companies, financial intermediaries and other institutions based on a number of factors, including premium rates, policy terms and conditions, service provided to distribution channels and policyholders, ratings by rating agencies, reputation and commission structures.

Current wording

F&G's annuity products compete with indexed annuities and fixed rate annuities sold by other insurance companies and also with mutual fund products, traditional bank investments and other retirement funding alternatives offered by asset managers, banks and broker-dealers. The ability of banks and broker dealers to increase their securities-related business or to affiliate with insurance companies may materially and adversely affect sales of all of our products by substantially increasing the number and financial strength of potential competitors. Our insurance products compete with those of other insurance companies, financial intermediaries and other institutions based on a number of factors, including premium rates, policy terms and conditions, service provided to distribution channels and policyholders, ratings by rating agencies, reputation and commission structures.

Previous wording

Our ability to compete is dependent upon, among other things, our ability to develop competitive and profitable products, our ability to maintain low unit costs and our maintenance of adequate financial strength ratings from rating agencies. Our ability to compete is also dependent upon, among other things, our ability to attract and retain distribution channels to market our products, the competition for which is vigorous. We must anticipate and respond effectively to changes in customer preferences, new industry standards, evolving distribution models, disruptive technology developments and alternate business models. The evolving nature of consumer needs and preferences and improvements in technology could result in a reduction in consumer demand and in the prices of the products and services we offer. Our competitive position may be impacted if we are unable to deploy, in a cost effective and competitive manner, technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, or if our competitors collect and use data which we do not have the ability to access or use.

Current wording

F&G's ability to compete is dependent upon, among other things, its ability to develop competitive and profitable products, its ability to maintain low unit costs, its maintenance of adequate financial strength ratings from rating agencies and its ability to attract and retain distribution channels to market its products, the competition for which is vigorous. F&G must anticipate and respond effectively to changes in customer preferences, new industry standards, evolving distribution models, disruptive technology developments and alternate business models. The evolving nature of consumer needs and preferences and improvements in technology could result in a reduction in consumer demand and in the prices of the products and services F&G offers. F&G's competitive position may be impacted they are unable to deploy, in a cost effective and competitive manner, technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, or if F&G's competitors collect and use data which they do not have the ability to access or use.

Previous wording

There is a risk that purchasers may be able to obtain more favorable terms and offerings from competitors, vendors or other third parties, including pricing and technology. Additionally, customers may turn to our competitors as a result of our or our client’s failure, or perceived failure, to deliver on customer expectations, product or service flaws, technology issues, gaps in operational support or other issues affecting customer experience. As a result, competition may adversely affect the persistency of our policies, our ability to sell products and provide services, maintain client relationships, and our revenues and results of operations.

Current wording

There is a risk that purchasers may be able to obtain more favorable terms and offerings from competitors, vendors or other third parties, including pricing and technology. Additionally, customers may turn to our competitors as a result of F&G or its client’s failure, or perceived failure, to deliver on customer expectations, product or service flaws, technology issues, gaps in operational support or other issues affecting customer experience. As a result, competition may adversely affect the persistency of F&G's policies, F&G's ability to sell products and provide services, maintain client relationships, and F&G's revenues and results of operations.