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Investments (Net Inv Inc summary) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Investment income on fixed maturities | $ 349 | $ 339 | $ 1,046 | $ 1,002
Net realized gains (losses) | (10) | 4 | (6) | 15
Affordable housing partnerships | (26) | (24) | (58) | (49)
Other | 19 | 43 | 67 | 132
Consolidated investment entities | 24 | 24 | 72 | 101
Total | $ 356 | $ 386 | $ 1,121 | $ 1,201

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