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Reinsurance (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Reinsurance [Abstract] |
Reinsurance Amounts Recorded on Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) | For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Direct insurance premiums and fee income$ 14,154 $ 13,304 $ 13,498 Reinsurance assumed 94 95 91 Reinsurance ceded (1,744) (1,656) (1,579)Total insurance premiums and fee income$ 12,504 $ 11,743 $ 12,010 Direct insurance benefits $ 10,714 $ 10,630 $ 9,574 Reinsurance recoveries netted against benefits (2,185) (1,953) (1,694)Total benefits$ 8,529 $ 8,677 $ 7,880
Schedule Of Assets In Support Of Reserves | As ofAs of December 31,December 31, 20212020 Fixed maturity AFS securities $ 744 $ 1,531 Trading securities 3,399 3,357 Equity securities 54 17 Mortgage loans on real estate 739 832 Derivative investments 93 103 Other investments 227 167 Cash and invested cash 110 92 Accrued investment income 33 42 Other assets 5 3 Total $ 5,404 $ 6,144

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