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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Aggregate carrying amount of private equity investments and life insurance contracts, fair value	$ 1,106	$ 1,132

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