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Reinsurance (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] |  |
Claims Recoverable From Retrocessionaires Past Due | $ 4 | $ 10
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Asset | 51 | 206
Funds Held under Reinsurance Agreements, Liability | 4,809 | $ 4,483
Reinsurance, Excess Retention, Amount Reinsured, Per Life | 8 |
Reinsurance Retention Excess Retention Amount Reinsured Per Life Update | 30 |
Future Policy Benefits Remeasurement Gain Loss After Reinsurance | $ 136 |
AM Best, B++ Rating |  |
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] |  |
Ceded Credit Risk, Disclosure | “B++ (Good)” |

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