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Investments (Evaluation of Fixed Maturity Securities AFS in an Unrealized Loss Position - Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Change in Gross Unrealized Temporary Loss | $ 47,831 | $ 8,171 | $ (5,198)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss | 34,300 |  |
Equal to or Greater than 12 Months ,Gross Unrealized Loss | $ 10,889 | $ 1,154 |
Percentage of Gross Unrealized Loss for 12 months or greater | 32.00% |  |
Total number of securities in an unrealized loss position equal or greater than 12 months | 4,303 | 979 |
Investment Grade |  |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Equal to or Greater than 12 Months ,Gross Unrealized Loss | $ 10,298 | $ 1,025 |
Percentage of Gross Unrealized Loss for 12 months or greater | 95.00% |  |
Total number of securities in an unrealized loss position equal or greater than 12 months | 3,875 |  |
Below Investment Grade |  |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Equal to or Greater than 12 Months ,Gross Unrealized Loss | $ 591 | $ 129 |
Percentage of Gross Unrealized Loss for 12 months or greater | 5.00% |  |
Total number of securities in an unrealized loss position equal or greater than 12 months | 428 |  |
Fixed maturity securities without an allowance for credit loss |  |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Change in Gross Unrealized Temporary Loss | $ 31,900 |  |

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