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Investments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($) securities | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) securities
Investment Narrative [Line Items] |  |  |
Securities As Percentage Of Consolidated Stockholder Equity | 10.00% |  |
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Commercial And Consumer Net Percentage Of Total | 100.00% |  | 100.00%
Funds withheld at interest | $ 8,268 |  | $ 5,436
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Number of Positions | securities | 5,553,000 |  | 6,401
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss | $ 10,652 |  | $ 8,952
Real Estate Held For Sale Transferred To Held For Use |  | $ 21 |
Financing Receivable, Modified in Period, Amount | 61 | 90 |
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure |  | 23 |
Real Estate Loans On A Nonaccrual Status | $ 41 | $ 23 |
CALIFORNIA |  |  |
Investment Narrative [Line Items] |  |  |
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Commercial And Consumer Net Percentage Of Total | 12.30% |  |
TEXAS |  |  |
Investment Narrative [Line Items] |  |  |
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Commercial And Consumer Net Percentage Of Total | 9.70% |  |
CANADA |  |  |
Investment Narrative [Line Items] |  |  |
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Commercial And Consumer Net Percentage Of Total | 7.00% |  |
UNITED KINGDOM |  |  |
Investment Narrative [Line Items] |  |  |
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Commercial And Consumer Net Percentage Of Total | 2.10% |  |
WASHINGTON |  |  |
Investment Narrative [Line Items] |  |  |
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate Commercial And Consumer Net Percentage Of Total | 5.40% |  |

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