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Derivative Instruments - Gross Indexed Securities and Credit Risk Contingent Features (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Aggregate fair value of derivatives containing material adverse change provisions in a net liability position |  |  | $ 6 | $ 9
Fair value of collateral already posted |  |  | 0 | 0
Additional collateral required to be posted if credit risk contingent features triggered |  |  | 6 | 9
CERC |  |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Aggregate fair value of derivatives containing material adverse change provisions in a net liability position |  |  | 5 | 8
Fair value of collateral already posted |  |  | 0 | 0
Additional collateral required to be posted if credit risk contingent features triggered |  |  | $ 5 | $ 8
Indexed debt securities derivative | Gains (Losses) in Other Income (Expense) |  |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments | $ 34 | $ (5) |  |

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