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Closed Block (Revenues and Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Revenues |  |  |  |
Premiums | $ 274 | $ 325 | $ 549 | $ 645
Net investment income | 352 | 382 | 713 | 775
Net investment gains (losses) | (16) | (11) | (48) | (5)
Net derivative gains (losses) | 8 | 6 | 11 | 7
Total revenues | 618 | 702 | 1,225 | 1,422
Expenses |  |  |  |
Policyholder benefits and claims | 462 | 520 | 945 | 1,066
Policyholder dividends | 128 | 173 | 261 | 351
Other expenses | 23 | 24 | 46 | 49
Total expenses | 613 | 717 | 1,252 | 1,466
Revenues, net of expenses before provision for income tax expense (benefit) | 5 | (15) | (27) | (44)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit) | 1 | (3) | (6) | (9)
Revenues, net of expenses and provision for income tax expense (benefit) | $ 4 | $ (12) | $ (21) | $ (35)

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