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Reinsurance and Indemnification - Reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid benefits (Details) - Allstate Annuities - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Reinsurance Retention Policy [Line Items] |  |
Reinsurance and indemnification recoverables, net | $ 2,187 | $ 2,299
Annuities |  |
Reinsurance Retention Policy [Line Items] |  |
Reinsurance and indemnification recoverables, net | 1,305 | 1,381
Life insurance |  |
Reinsurance Retention Policy [Line Items] |  |
Reinsurance and indemnification recoverables, net | 749 | 776
Other |  |
Reinsurance Retention Policy [Line Items] |  |
Reinsurance and indemnification recoverables, net | $ 133 | $ 142

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