13.    REVENUES FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
As further described in the Revenue Recognition section of Note 2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, the Insurance Distribution businesses and a consolidated VIE have contracts that are subject to the Revenue from Contracts with Customers Topic of the ASC.
The following table presents Insurance Distribution commission revenue recognized disaggregated by policy type for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 :
Year ended December 31,202320222021
Employer stop loss$11 $$
Affinity products22 19 18 
Commercial auto12 — 
Marine3 — — 
Professional liability3 — — 
Other1 — — 
Total51 $31 $26 
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the amount of revenue recognized related to performance obligations satisfied in a previous period, inclusive of changes due to estimates was approximately $5, $6 and $8, respectively.
As the VIE was consolidated on December 31, 2023, revenues have not yet been recognized.
Receivables, Contract Assets and Liabilities
The balances of receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities with customers were as follows:
December 31,20232022
Receivables$10 $
Contract assets95 
Contract liabilities1 

Insurance Distribution
Contract assets represent estimated future consideration related to base commissions and profit-sharing commissions that were recognized as revenue upon the placement of the policy, but are not yet billable or collectable. The Company does not have the right to bill or collect payment on i) base commissions until the related premiums from policyholders have been collected nor ii) profit-sharing commissions until after the contract year is completed.
Contract liabilities represent advance consideration received from customers related to Employer stop loss base commissions that will be recognized over time as claims servicing is performed, which typically occurs between 17 and 20 months from contract inception. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized revenue that was included in the contract liability balance as of the beginning of the period of  $1, $1 and $1, respectively.
Consolidated VIE
Contract assets of $87 represent future consideration related to service concession payments for already completed services that were recognized as revenue but are not yet due. There are no contract liabilities.
The change in contract assets during the year ended December 31, 2023, was primarily due to the newly consolidated VIE.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2023Feb 27, 2024Showing above
2022Mar 1, 2023
2021Feb 24, 2022

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.