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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (DFEL) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Changes in DFEL [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | $ 5,052 |  |
Amortization, net of interest: |  |  |
Amortization, excluding unlocking, net of interest | 68 |  | $ 65
Balance as of end-of-year | 5,250 | $ 5,052 |
UL and Other [Member] |  |  |
Changes in DFEL [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 4,766 | 3,934 |
Deferrals | 261 | 1,061 |
Amortization, net of interest: |  |  |
Amortization, excluding unlocking, net of interest | (61) | (229) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 4,966 | 4,766 | 3,934
Variable Annuities [Member] |  |  |
Changes in DFEL [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 286 | 291 |
Deferrals | 5 | 23 |
Amortization, net of interest: |  |  |
Amortization, excluding unlocking, net of interest | (7) | (28) |
Balance as of end-of-year | $ 284 | $ 286 | $ 291

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