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Investments (Other Invested Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Other Investments [Abstract] |  |
Other invested assets | $ 1,171 | $ 1,140
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives [Member] |  |
Other Investments [Abstract] |  |
Other invested assets | 97 | 170
Other [Member] |  |
Other Investments [Abstract] |  |
Other invested assets | 130 | 102
Equity Release Mortgages [Member] |  |
Other Investments [Abstract] |  |
Other invested assets | $ 944 | $ 868

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