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Business and Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 01, 2023 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) Company | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) Company
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of holding companies with outstanding public debt | Company |  | 2 | 2
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Sound Point Agreement |  |  |
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Expenses recognized |  | $ 24 | $ 31
Subsequent Event | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Sound Point Agreement |  |  |
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Transaction commitment, new and transitioned investments | $ 1,000 |  |
Participation percentage | 30.00% |  |

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