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Investments Schedule of Gains and Losses on Equity and Other Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |  |
Net realized gains (losses) (includes $(136) and $24 reclassified from AOCI) | $ 101 | $ 887
Equity Securities [Member] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |  |
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) | 56 | 367
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized from sales of securities | 255 | 45
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized for securities still held at reporting date | (199) | 322
Other Investments [Member] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |  |
Net realized gains (losses) (includes $(136) and $24 reclassified from AOCI) | 55 | 38
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized from sales of securities | 0 | 0
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized for securities still held at reporting date | 55 | 38
Equity securities and other investments [Member] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |  |
Net realized gains (losses) (includes $(136) and $24 reclassified from AOCI) | 111 | 405
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized from sales of securities | 255 | 45
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized for securities still held at reporting date | $ (144) | $ 360

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