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Derivative Instruments (Current Period Cash Flow Hedges in AOCI (loss) before Taxes) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |  |  |
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax | $ (351) | $ (230) | $ (351) | $ (230) | $ (228) | $ (205) | $ (206) | $ (22)
Derivative Gain Loss Net Deferred In OCI | 128 | 27 | 154 | 215 |  |  |  |
Investment Income [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net | (8) | (3) | (15) | (5) |  |  |  |
Interest Expense [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net | $ (3) | $ 0 | $ (7) | $ 2 |  |  |  |

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