As of end of October 2026, the expected hedge cost is estimated to be 85 bps for a hypothetical lifetime withdrawal benefit (GLWB) on variable annuities (VA) and 80 bps for registered index-linked annuities (RILA), up 8 and 6 basis points respectively from the previous month, driven by a decrease in long-term interest rates. The Index Methodology provides additional details about the assumptions and methodologies underlying the Milliman Hedge Cost Index (MHCI).