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Segment Information (Product Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Premiums, Fees & Other Revenues | $ 51,961 | $ 56,365 | $ 49,015
Life insurance |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Premiums, Fees & Other Revenues | 22,111 | 21,728 | 22,742
Accident & health insurance |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Premiums, Fees & Other Revenues | 18,014 | 17,441 | 17,367
Annuities |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Premiums, Fees & Other Revenues | 10,193 | 15,657 | 6,394
Other |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Premiums, Fees & Other Revenues | $ 1,643 | $ 1,539 | $ 2,512

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