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Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (Commitments and Guarantees - Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees [Abstract] |  |
Liabilities for indemnities, guarantees and commitments | $ 20 | $ 20
Cumulative maximum indemnities and guarantees contractual limitation | 629 |
Minimum |  |
Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees [Abstract] |  |
Indemnities and guarantees contractual limitation range | 1 |
Maximum |  |
Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees [Abstract] |  |
Indemnities and guarantees contractual limitation range | 329 |
Mortgage Loan Commitments |  |
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability | 4,700 | 4,600
Commitments to Fund Partnership Investments, Bank Credit Facilities, Bridge Loans and Private Corporate Bond Investments |  |
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability | $ 9,800 | $ 9,100

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