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Derivative Instruments (Non Hedging Derivatives and Embedded Derivatives Effect on Income Statement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	$ 134	$ (58)	$ 514	$ (472)
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses	(396)	(338)	(1,144)	(1,010)
Interest credited	(189)	(177)	(468)	(541)
Other revenues	184	95	432	354
Gain Loss On Investments Related To Change In Fair Value Of Derivatives Excluding Embedded Derivatives	(52)	0	(256)	(21)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	30	31	241	(16)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swaption
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(18)	0	(12)	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	33	4	129	41
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Financial Futures
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(7)	0	(38)	19
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Currency Swap [Member]
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(9)	(3)	(27)	(15)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Currency Forwards
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	55	2	154	11
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Consumer Price Index Swap [Member]
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(7)	(12)	(25)	(33)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Credit Default Swaps
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	12	12	103	(20)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Equity Options
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(8)	(3)	(29)	18
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Embedded Derivatives In Modified Coinsurance Or Funds Withheld Arrangements
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	17	(21)	106	(87)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Embedded Derivatives In Indexed Annuity [Member]
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Policyholder Account Balance, Interest Credited		15
Interest credited	(18)		(98)	(14)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Embedded Derivatives In Variable Annuity [Member]
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(21)	37	(23)	36
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Total Return Swap
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	$ (1)	$ 0	$ (1)	$ 0

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