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Statutory Information and Restrictions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Statutory Information and Restrictions [Abstract] |
Statutory Capital and Surplus | As of December 31, 2021 2020 U.S. capital and surplus$ 8,773 $ 8,938 For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 U.S. net gain (loss) from operations, after-tax$ (1,262)$ (271)$ 409 U.S. net income (loss) (547) 29 388 U.S. dividends to LNC holding company 1,955 660 600

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