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Outstanding Exposure - Schedule of Non-Financial Guaranty Exposure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Life insurance transactions |  |
Schedule of Insured Financial Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Gross Exposure | $ 1,302 | $ 1,314
Net Exposure | 974 | 986
Life insurance transactions | Maximum |  |
Schedule of Insured Financial Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Net Exposure | 1,100 |
Aircraft residual value insurance policies |  |
Schedule of Insured Financial Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Gross Exposure | 355 | 355
Net Exposure | 200 | 200
Other guaranties |  |
Schedule of Insured Financial Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Gross Exposure | 1,626 | 228
Net Exposure | $ 1,626 | $ 228

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