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Insurance (Guarantees Related to Annuity Contracts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Variable Annuity Guarantees: | Guaranteed Death Benefits |  |
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items] |  |
Total account value | $ 49,087 | $ 62,281
Separate account value (1) | 31,724 | 42,043
Net amount at risk | $ 4,878 | $ 1,490
Average attained age of contractholders | 69 years | 68 years
Variable Annuity Guarantees: | Guaranteed Annuitization Benefits |  |
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items] |  |
Total account value | $ 17,946 | $ 23,121
Separate account value (1) | 16,516 | 21,508
Net amount at risk | $ 616 | $ 500
Average attained age of contractholders | 68 years | 66 years
Other Annuity Guarantees: | Guaranteed Annuitization Benefits |  |
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items] |  |
Total account value | $ 4,150 | $ 5,002
Net amount at risk | $ 188 | $ 196
Average attained age of contractholders | 57 years | 56 years

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