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Separate Accounts (Summary of Balances and changes in Separate Account Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Separate Account Investment [Line Items] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | $ 143,536 |
Balance as of end-of-year | 148,421 | $ 143,536
UL and Other [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Separate Account Investment [Line Items] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 20,920 | 24,785
Gross Deposits | 394 | 1,900
Withdrawals | (75) | (454)
Policyholder assessments | (238) | (938)
Change in market performance | 1,193 | (4,371)
Net transfer from (to) general account | (32) | (2)
Balance as of end-of-year | 22,162 | 20,920
Cash surrender value | 19,863 | 18,666
Variable Annuities [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Separate Account Investment [Line Items] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 105,573 | 136,665
Gross Deposits | 624 | 3,371
Withdrawals | (2,436) | (9,238)
Policyholder assessments | (624) | (2,603)
Change in market performance | 5,054 | (23,194)
Net transfer from (to) general account | 143 | 572
Balance as of end-of-year | 108,334 | 105,573
Cash surrender value | 106,796 | 103,987
Retirement Plan Services [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Separate Account Investment [Line Items] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 16,996 | 21,068
Gross Deposits | 554 | 2,378
Withdrawals | (586) | (2,378)
Policyholder assessments | (40) | (164)
Change in market performance | 978 | (3,710)
Net transfer from (to) general account | (26) | (198)
Balance as of end-of-year | 17,876 | 16,996
Cash surrender value | $ 17,862 | $ 16,982

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