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Derivative Instruments (Maturity Of The Notional Amounts Of Derivative Financial Instruments) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 178,453
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 59,503
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 30,658
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 23,554
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 15,123
Remaining Life - Total Years | 307,291
Interest Rate Contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | 19,876
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 19,738
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 21,449
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 21,433
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 4,213
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 86,709
Derivative maturity date | Apr. 20, 2067
Foreign currency contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 220
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 767
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 1,622
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 2,112
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 42
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 4,763
Derivative maturity date | Jun. 16, 2061
Equity market contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 158,344
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 38,948
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 7,515
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 9
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 10,868
Remaining Life - Total Years | 215,684
Credit contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 50
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 72
Remaining Life - Total Years | 122
Commodity Contract [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | 13
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 13

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