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Commissions and Other Expenses | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
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Commissions and Other Expenses | ‎ 16. Commissions and Other Expenses Details underlying commissions and other expenses (in millions) were as follows: For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Commissions$ 2,221 $ 2,183 $ 2,549 General and administrative expenses 2,251 2,072 2,210 Expenses associated with reserve financing and LOCs 102 94 88 DAC and VOBA deferrals and interest, net of amortization 261 (156) (540)Broker-dealer expenses 570 493 481 Specifically identifiable intangible asset amortization 37 37 26 Taxes, licenses and fees 335 321 343 Transaction and integration costs related to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures 14 20 130 Total$ 5,791 $ 5,064 $ 5,287

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