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Investments (Schedule Of Increase (Decrease) In Payables For Collateral On Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments |  |  |
Collateral payable for derivative investments | $ 2,599 | $ 1,588 | $ 751
Securities pledged under securities lending agreements | 125 | 2 | 26
Securities pledged under repurchase agreements |  |  | (150)
Investments pledged for FHLBI |  | (450) | (350)
Total increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments | $ 2,724 | $ 1,140 | $ 277

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