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Reinsurance - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Corporate |  |  |
Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Property and Casualty Insurance Products |  |  |
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Ceded | 826 | 661 | $ 901
Group Benefits [Member] |  |  |
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Ceded | 73 | 116 | $ 120
Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss | $ 0 | $ 0 |

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