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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Activities resulting from management of proceeds (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Net change in proceeds managed |  |
Net change in fixed income securities | $ 175 | $ 129
Net change in short-term investments | (454) | (157)
Operating cash flow (used) provided | (279) | (28)
Net change in cash | 0 | 1
Net change in proceeds managed | (279) | (27)
Change in Liabilities for Collateral [Roll Forward] |  |
Liabilities for collateral, beginning of period | (1,124) | (1,129)
Liabilities for collateral, end of period | (1,403) | (1,156)
Operating cash flow provided (used) | $ 279 | $ 27

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