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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS- Narrative (Details) - Level 3 - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | $ (216) | $ 165
Net unrealized gains (losses) | $ (471) | $ 649

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- Definition This element represents the net excess or deficiency of the fair value of an investment (security, contract) over or under its cost (face amount, notional amount), respectively, which excess value or deficiency has not been recognized in earnings of the entity. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 946 -SubTopic 320 -Section S99 -Paragraph 22 -URI https://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=122147990&loc=SL6090603-123010 + Details
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