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Liability for Future Policy Benefits (Benefit Reserves) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Other adjustments [1] $ (337) $ (654) [2] $ 35 [2]  
Balance, EOP, post-flooring 273,281 261,773 [3]    
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Derecognition     (264)  
Nonparticipating Traditional and Limited-Pay Business        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Loss in net income   190 117  
Gain in net income   (80) (10)  
Retirement Strategies | Institutional        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Net Premium [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 52,620 68,791 69,421  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 14,349 (4,414) (8,193)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 66,969 64,377 61,228  
Effect of assumption update   (1,117) 249 $ (2,344)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   540 371 (710)
Adjusted balance, BOP   66,392 64,997 58,174
Issuances 20,914 22,064 15,622  
Net premiums / considerations collected (10,389) (14,765) (10,577)  
Interest accrual 2,233 1,640 1,710  
Foreign currency adjustment 4,126 (6,967) (624)  
Other adjustments 0 0 72  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 83,276 66,969 64,377  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (11,869) (14,349) 4,414  
Balance, EOP 71,407 52,620 68,791  
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 117,754 142,593 144,315  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 20,170 (13,706) (21,509)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 137,924 128,887 122,806  
Effect of assumption update   (1,289) (187) (2,458)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   514 273 (818)
Adjusted balance, BOP   137,149 128,973 119,530
Issuances 20,914 22,064 15,622  
Interest accrual 5,109 4,231 4,054  
Benefit payments (11,477) (9,629) (9,613)  
Foreign currency adjustment 4,209 (7,180) (611)  
Other adjustments (18) (535) (95)  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 155,886 137,924 128,887  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (14,751) (20,170) 13,706  
Balance, EOP 141,135 117,754 142,593  
Balance, EOP, pre-flooring 69,728 65,134 73,802  
Flooring impact, EOP 61 1 327  
Balance, EOP, post-flooring 69,789 65,135 74,129  
Less: Reinsurance recoverable 5,539 0 0  
Total balance after reinsurance recoverable, EOP 64,250 65,135 74,129  
Interest accrual 5,109 4,231 4,054  
Retirement Strategies | Institutional | Gross Basis        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Interest accrual 2,876 2,591 2,344  
Undiscounted expected future gross premiums 134,192 103,284 96,352  
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at original discount rate) 90,606 72,479 69,809  
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at current discount rate) 77,520 56,950 74,714  
Undiscounted expected future benefits and expenses 242,617 209,770 193,871  
Interest accrual 2,876 2,591 2,344  
Gross premiums $ 11,156 $ 15,427 $ 11,022  
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at original discount rate) 9 years 8 years 9 years  
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at current discount rate) 8 years 8 years 10 years  
Weighted-average interest rate (at original discount rate) 4.62% 4.37% 4.17%  
Weighted-average interest rate (at current discount rate) 5.03% 5.39% 2.74%  
Individual Life | Term Life        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Net Premium [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP $ 11,282 $ 12,971 $ 12,851  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 572 (1,892) (2,475)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 11,854 11,079 10,376  
Effect of assumption update   (1) 1,313 41
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   (223) (139) 531
Adjusted balance, BOP   11,630 12,253 10,948
Issuances 750 476 788  
Net premiums / considerations collected (1,413) (1,404) (1,230)  
Interest accrual 538 542 499  
Foreign currency adjustment 0 0 0  
Other adjustments (3) (13) 74  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 11,502 11,854 11,079  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (228) (572) 1,892  
Balance, EOP 11,274 11,282 12,971  
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 19,288 22,768 23,400  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 1,012 (3,876) (5,137)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 20,300 18,892 18,263  
Effect of assumption update   (1) 1,777 42
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   (269) (218) 539
Adjusted balance, BOP   20,030 20,451 18,844
Issuances 750 476 788  
Interest accrual 944 937 866  
Benefit payments (1,522) (1,547) (1,658)  
Foreign currency adjustment 0 0 0  
Other adjustments (16) (17) 52  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 20,186 20,300 18,892  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (334) (1,012) 3,876  
Balance, EOP 19,852 19,288 22,768  
Balance, EOP, pre-flooring 8,578 8,006 9,797  
Flooring impact, EOP 0 0 1  
Balance, EOP, post-flooring 8,578 8,006 9,798  
Less: Reinsurance recoverable 744 708 532  
Total balance after reinsurance recoverable, EOP 7,834 7,298 9,266  
Interest accrual 944 937 866  
Individual Life | Term Life | Gross Basis        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Interest accrual 406 395 367  
Undiscounted expected future gross premiums 23,083 23,526 25,411  
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at original discount rate) 15,322 15,628 16,565  
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at current discount rate) 15,044 14,886 19,480  
Undiscounted expected future benefits and expenses 31,114 31,412 29,247  
Interest accrual 406 395 367  
Gross premiums $ 1,848 $ 1,875 $ 1,867  
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at original discount rate) 10 years 10 years 10 years  
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at current discount rate) 10 years 10 years 11 years  
Weighted-average interest rate (at original discount rate) 5.17% 5.21% 5.25%  
Weighted-average interest rate (at current discount rate) 4.99% 5.39% 2.55%  
International Businesses | Life Planner        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Net Premium [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP $ 30,689 $ 39,517 $ 43,283  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 1,354 (3,516) (5,080)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 32,043 36,001 38,203  
Effect of assumption update   78 (76) (624)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   (1,092) (1,621) (159)
Adjusted balance, BOP   31,029 34,304 37,420
Issuances 2,292 3,031 4,168  
Net premiums / considerations collected (3,917) (4,149) (4,477)  
Interest accrual 889 935 983  
Foreign currency adjustment (756) (2,220) (2,283)  
Other adjustments 123 142 190  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 29,660 32,043 36,001  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (596) (1,354) 3,516  
Balance, EOP 29,064 30,689 39,517  
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 78,639 109,562 117,484  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 3,719 (21,554) (27,664)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 82,358 88,008 89,820  
Effect of assumption update   145 (115) (619)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   (1,030) (1,730) (97)
Adjusted balance, BOP   81,473 86,163 89,104
Issuances 2,292 3,031 4,168  
Interest accrual 2,615 2,641 2,718  
Benefit payments (3,965) (3,725) (2,553)  
Foreign currency adjustment (2,286) (6,043) (5,833)  
Other adjustments 256 291 404  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 80,385 82,358 88,008  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (563) (3,719) 21,554  
Balance, EOP 79,822 78,639 109,562  
Balance, EOP, pre-flooring 50,757 47,950 70,045  
Flooring impact, EOP 19 106 4  
Balance, EOP, post-flooring 50,776 48,056 70,049  
Less: Reinsurance recoverable 102 126 142  
Total balance after reinsurance recoverable, EOP 50,674 47,930 69,907  
Interest accrual 2,615 2,641 2,718  
International Businesses | Life Planner | Gross Basis        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Interest accrual 1,726 1,706 1,735  
Undiscounted expected future gross premiums 69,238 74,196 80,678  
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at original discount rate) 53,640 57,985 63,169  
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at current discount rate) 53,102 56,068 69,781  
Undiscounted expected future benefits and expenses 139,620 148,331 159,177  
Interest accrual 1,726 1,706 1,735  
Gross premiums $ 6,199 $ 6,731 $ 7,376  
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at original discount rate) 19 years 20 years 21 years  
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at current discount rate) 19 years 19 years 23 years  
Weighted-average interest rate (at original discount rate) 3.43% 3.40% 3.38%  
Weighted-average interest rate (at current discount rate) 3.06% 3.12% 1.66%  
International Businesses | Gibraltar Life and Other        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Net Premium [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP $ 28,951 $ 37,815 $ 41,537  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 1,326 (3,239) (4,479)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 30,277 34,576 37,058  
Effect of assumption update   (175) (176) 124
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   (845) (989) (252)
Adjusted balance, BOP   29,257 33,411 36,930
Issuances 1,583 2,370 3,495  
Net premiums / considerations collected (3,720) (4,218) (4,745)  
Interest accrual 780 859 918  
Foreign currency adjustment (907) (2,145) (2,025)  
Other adjustments (4) 0 3  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 26,989 30,277 34,576  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (622) (1,326) 3,239  
Balance, EOP 26,367 28,951 37,815  
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 80,331 114,846 124,342  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 11,266 (13,476) (18,263)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 91,597 101,370 106,079  
Effect of assumption update   44 (164) 145
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   (806) (892) (215)
Adjusted balance, BOP   90,835 100,314 106,009
Issuances 1,583 2,370 3,495  
Interest accrual 2,287 2,399 2,516  
Benefit payments (5,057) (5,975) (3,750)  
Foreign currency adjustment (3,229) (7,489) (6,862)  
Other adjustments (28) (22) (38)  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 86,391 91,597 101,370  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (7,355) (11,266) 13,476  
Balance, EOP 79,036 80,331 114,846  
Balance, EOP, pre-flooring 52,669 51,380 77,031  
Flooring impact, EOP 6 140 1  
Balance, EOP, post-flooring 52,675 51,520 77,032  
Less: Reinsurance recoverable 202 203 279  
Total balance after reinsurance recoverable, EOP 52,473 51,317 76,753  
Interest accrual 2,287 2,399 2,516  
International Businesses | Gibraltar Life and Other | Gross Basis        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Interest accrual 1,507 1,540 1,598  
Undiscounted expected future gross premiums 56,398 64,059 72,701  
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at original discount rate) 45,319 50,968 58,073  
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at current discount rate) 44,420 48,902 63,540  
Undiscounted expected future benefits and expenses 141,171 155,711 168,706  
Interest accrual 1,507 1,540 1,598  
Gross premiums $ 6,154 $ 6,987 $ 8,000  
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at original discount rate) 19 years 20 years 20 years  
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at current discount rate) 17 years 18 years 21 years  
Weighted-average interest rate (at original discount rate) 2.57% 2.50% 2.42%  
Weighted-average interest rate (at current discount rate) 2.97% 2.98% 1.60%  
Total Corporate and Other | Long - Term Care        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Net Premium [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP $ 2,932 $ 3,585 $ 4,503  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 103 (644) (1,004)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 3,035 2,941 3,499  
Effect of assumption update   266 49 (490)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   161 184 79
Adjusted balance, BOP   3,462 3,174 3,088
Issuances 0 0 0  
Net premiums / considerations collected (317) (284) (281)  
Interest accrual 157 145 148  
Foreign currency adjustment 0 0 0  
Other adjustments 0 0 (14)  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 3,302 3,035 2,941  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (16) (103) 644  
Balance, EOP 3,286 2,932 3,585  
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 10,685 15,810 17,365  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 1,216 (4,482) (5,909)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 11,901 11,328 11,456  
Effect of assumption update   357 49 (509)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   160 208 63
Adjusted balance, BOP   12,418 11,585 11,010
Issuances 0 0 0  
Interest accrual 594 554 534  
Benefit payments (270) (238) (199)  
Foreign currency adjustment 0 0 0  
Other adjustments 0 0 (17)  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 12,742 11,901 11,328  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (603) (1,216) 4,482  
Balance, EOP 12,139 10,685 15,810  
Balance, EOP, pre-flooring 8,852 7,753 12,225  
Flooring impact, EOP 0 0 0  
Balance, EOP, post-flooring 8,852 7,753 12,225  
Less: Reinsurance recoverable 0 0 0  
Total balance after reinsurance recoverable, EOP 8,852 7,753 12,225  
Interest accrual 594 554 534  
Total Corporate and Other | Long - Term Care | Gross Basis        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Interest accrual 437 409 386  
Undiscounted expected future gross premiums 6,852 6,971 7,261  
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at original discount rate) 4,509 4,539 4,646  
Discounted expected future gross premiums (at current discount rate) 4,491 4,391 5,645  
Undiscounted expected future benefits and expenses 30,761 29,613 29,382  
Interest accrual 437 409 386  
Gross premiums $ 448 $ 441 $ 433  
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at original discount rate) 18 years 19 years 19 years  
Weighted-average duration of the liability in years (at current discount rate) 17 years 18 years 21 years  
Weighted-average interest rate (at original discount rate) 4.91% 4.91% 4.90%  
Weighted-average interest rate (at current discount rate) 5.25% 5.63% 3.02%  
Total        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Net Premium [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP $ 126,474 $ 162,679 $ 171,595  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 17,704 (13,705) (21,231)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 144,178 148,974 150,364  
Effect of assumption update   (949) 1,359 (3,293)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   (1,459) (2,194) (511)
Adjusted balance, BOP   141,770 148,139 146,560
Issuances 25,539 27,941 24,073  
Net premiums / considerations collected (19,756) (24,820) (21,310)  
Interest accrual 4,597 4,121 4,258  
Foreign currency adjustment 2,463 (11,332) (4,932)  
Other adjustments 116 129 325  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 154,729 144,178 148,974  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (13,331) (17,704) 13,705  
Balance, EOP 141,398 126,474 162,679  
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 306,697 405,579 426,906  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, BOP 37,383 (57,094) (78,482)  
Balance at original discount rate, BOP 344,080 348,485 348,424  
Effect of assumption update   (744) 1,360 (3,399)
Effect of actual variances from expected experience and other activity   (1,431) (2,359) (528)
Adjusted balance, BOP   341,905 347,486 $ 344,497
Issuances 25,539 27,941 24,073  
Interest accrual 11,549 10,762 10,688  
Benefit payments (22,291) (21,114) (17,773)  
Foreign currency adjustment (1,306) (20,712) (13,306)  
Other adjustments 194 (283) 306  
Balance at original discount rate, EOP 355,590 344,080 348,485  
Effect of cumulative changes in discount rate assumptions, EOP (23,606) (37,383) 57,094  
Balance, EOP 331,984 306,697 405,579  
Balance, EOP, pre-flooring 190,584 180,223 242,900  
Flooring impact, EOP 86 247 333  
Balance, EOP, post-flooring 190,670 180,470 243,233  
Less: Reinsurance recoverable 6,587 1,037 953  
Total balance after reinsurance recoverable, EOP 184,083 179,433 242,280  
Interest accrual 11,549 10,762 10,688  
Other businesses        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Net Premium [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 88 120    
Balance, EOP 86 88 120  
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 1,921 2,623    
Balance, EOP 1,716 1,921 2,623  
Less: Reinsurance recoverable 69 76 5  
Total balance after reinsurance recoverable, EOP 1,563 1,758 2,500  
Total balance        
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Net Premium [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 126,562 162,799    
Balance, EOP 141,484 126,562 162,799  
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Expected Future Policy Benefit [Roll Forward]        
Balance, BOP 308,618 407,938    
Balance, EOP 333,700 308,618 407,938  
Total balance after reinsurance recoverable, EOP $ 185,646 $ 181,191 $ 244,516  
[1] See Note 24 for additional information regarding related party transactions.
[2] Prior period amounts adjusted for the implementation of ASU 2018-12: Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts.
[3] Prior period amounts adjusted for the implementation of ASU 2018-12: Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts.