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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (Reconciliation of DAC, VOBA and DSI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | $ 12,277 | $ 12,235
Variable Annuities [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | 3,870 | 3,879
Fixed Annuities [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | 475 | 479
Traditional Life [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | 1,400 | 1,383
UL and Other [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | 6,133 | 6,100
Retirement Plan Services [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | 257 | 253
Group Protection [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | $ 142 | $ 141

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