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Derivatives (Embedded Derivatives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract] |  |
Total | $ 578 | $ 649
Ceded guaranteed minimum benefits | Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables |  |
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract] |  |
Embedded derivatives within asset host contracts | 29 | 38
Direct guaranteed minimum benefits | Policyholder account balances [Member] |  |
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract] |  |
Total | 467 | 324
Assumed guaranteed minimum benefits | Policyholder account balances [Member] |  |
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract] |  |
Total | 94 | 98
Funds withheld on ceded reinsurance | Other liabilities |  |
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract] |  |
Total | (123) | 57
Fixed annuities with equity indexed returns [Member] | Policyholder account balances [Member] |  |
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract] |  |
Total | 140 | 165
Other Embedded Derivatives [Member] | Policyholder account balances [Member] |  |
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract] |  |
Total | $ 0 | $ 5

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