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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other Policy-Related Intangibles (Estimated Future Amortization) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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Estimated future amortization expense allocated to other expenses for VOBA [Abstract] |
VOBA 2024 | $ 148
VOBA 2025 | 138
VOBA 2026 | 129
VOBA 2027 | 118
VOBA 2028 | 109
Value of Distribution Agreements and Customer Relationships Acquired [Abstract] |
VODA and VOCRA 2024 | 84
VODA and VOCRA 2025 | 82
VODA and VOCRA 2026 | 80
VODA and VOCRA 2027 | 78
VODA and VOCRA 2028 | 75
Negative Value of Business Acquired [Abstract] |
Negative VOBA 2024 | (26)
Negative VOBA 2025 | (24)
Negative VOBA 2026 | (23)
Negative VOBA 2027 | (22)
Negative VOBA 2028 | $ (21)

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