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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |
Investments with no credit impairment, tax | $ (63) | $ (20)
Investments with credit impairment, tax | $ (9) | $ (1)

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