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Statutory Information and Restrictions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |
RBC Ratio Company Action Level Low End | 75.00%
RBC Ratio Company Action Level High End | 100.00%
Indiana Statutory Limitation As A Percentage of The Insurer Contract Holder Surplus | 10.00%
New York Statutory Limitation As A Percentage of The Insurer Contract Holder Surplus | 10.00%
Amount of dividends that could be paid in the next year without prior approval | $ 865
Lincoln National Life [Member] |
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |
Dividends | $ 900

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- Definition In the event that LNL pays dividends to LNC that exceed the lesser of this percentage of the insurer's contract holders' surplus or the insurer’s net gain from operations over the previous 12 months, it must receive prior approval from the Indiana Insurance Commissioner. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition LLANY, a NY-domiciled insurance company, may not pay out the lesser of this percentage of surplus as of the immediately preceding calendar year or net gain from operations for the immediately preceding calendar year to contract holders, not including realized capital gains, without permission from the New York Insurance Commissioner. + References No definition available. + Details
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