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Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Credit Derivatives [Line Items] |  |
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | $ 34 |
Cash flow hedge, reclassified to earnings, net | 0 | $ 0
Derivative exposure |  | 0
Exposure Associated With Collateralization Events | 0 | $ 0
Credit Default Swap, Seller [Member] |  |
Credit Derivatives [Line Items] |  |
Derivative exposure | $ 55 |
Indexed Annuity [Member] |  |
Credit Derivatives [Line Items] |  |
Derivative term | 6 years |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Credit Derivatives [Line Items] |  |
Non-performance Risk Adjustment | $ 0 |

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- Definition Period the derivative contract is outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References No definition available. + Details
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