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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (VOBA) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Traditional Life [Member] |  |
Changes in VOBA [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | $ 50 | $ 59
Amortization: |  |
Amortization, excluding unlocking | (2) | (9)
Balance as of end-of-year | 48 | 50
UL and Other [Member] |  |
Changes in VOBA [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 465 | 511
Deferrals |  | 2
Amortization: |  |
Amortization, excluding unlocking | (11) | (48)
Balance as of end-of-year | 454 | 465
Fixed Annuities [Member] |  |
Changes in VOBA [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 17 | 20
Deferrals | 1 |
Amortization: |  |
Amortization, excluding unlocking | (1) | (3)
Balance as of end-of-year | $ 17 | $ 17

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