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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021
Net realized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments | $ 22 | $ 17 | $ 36 | $ 9
Net unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments | 31 | (2) | 52 | 4
Interest rate swap | Net realized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Interest rate swap | Net unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1
Foreign currency forward contract | Net realized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments | 22 | 17 | 36 | 9
Foreign currency forward contract | Net unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments | $ 31 | $ (2) | $ 52 | $ 3

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