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Investments - Realized capital gains and losses by transaction type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Investments [Abstract] |  |
Sales | $ (127) | $ 246
Credit Losses | (11) | 2
Valuation of equity investments | (447) | 167
Valuation change and settlements of derivatives | 318 | 11
Net gains (losses) on investments and derivatives | $ (267) | $ 426

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- Definition Amount of unrealized and realized gain (loss) on investment in debt security measured at amortized cost (held-to-maturity), investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale) and investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (trading). + References No definition available. + Details
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