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Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Option (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value Inputs and Valuation Techniques |  |  |  |  |
Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option | $ 49 |  | $ 49 |  | $ 22
Changes in fair value of assets using fair value option | 0 | $ 0 | 0 | $ 0 |
Real Estate Sector [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Inputs and Valuation Techniques |  |  |  |  |
Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option | $ 49 |  | $ 49 |  | $ 22

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