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Investments - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) security | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Investment [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage (based on amount of unrealized loss) of available for sale fixed maturities that are in an unrealized loss position and rated investment grade | 85.00% |  |
Percentage (based on fair value) of available for sale fixed maturities that are in an unrealized loss position and rated investment grade | 93.00% |  |
Other than temporary impairment charges | $ 2 | $ 1 |
Residential MBS |  |  |
Investment [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-credit related portion of other-than-temporary impairment charges taken for securities still owned | 135 |  | $ 140
Gross unrealized losses on fixed maturities | (8) |  | (9)
Securities with non-credit other-than-temporary impairment charges |  |  |
Investment [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross unrealized gains | 123 |  | 119
Gross unrealized losses | (4) |  | (4)
Fixed maturities |  |  |
Investment [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross unrealized losses on fixed maturities | $ (189) |  | $ (603)
Number of available for sale securities in an unrealized loss position | security | 1,274 |  |
Other than temporary impairment charges | $ 3 | 1 |
Corporate bonds |  |  |
Investment [Line Items] |  |  |
Other than temporary impairment charges | 3 | 1 |
Maximum | Residential MBS |  |  |
Investment [Line Items] |  |  |
Other than temporary impairment charges | $ 1 | $ 1 |

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