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Expected Loss to be Paid (Recovered) - Net Economic Loss Development (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule of Expected Losses to be Paid [Line Items] |  |  |  |
RMBS losses | $ (34) | $ 87 | $ (20) | $ 147
RMBS | United States |  |  |  |
Schedule of Expected Losses to be Paid [Line Items] |  |  |  |
RMBS losses | (56) | (48) | (69) | (52)
RMBS | United States | First Lien |  |  |  |
Schedule of Expected Losses to be Paid [Line Items] |  |  |  |
RMBS losses | (21) | (12) | (24) | (12)
RMBS | United States | Second Lien |  |  |  |
Schedule of Expected Losses to be Paid [Line Items] |  |  |  |
RMBS losses | $ (35) | $ (36) | $ (45) | $ (40)

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