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Investments (Schedule Of Increase (Decrease) In Payables For Collateral On Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments
Collateral payable for derivative investments	$ (786)	$ 246
Securities pledged under securities lending agreements	17	29
Investments pledged for FHLBI	750	1,100
Total increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments	$ (19)	$ 1,375

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The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to collateral payable held for derivative instruments.

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The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to securities pledged under securities lending agreements.

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The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to securities pledged for Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount that is received as security when loaning securities.

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