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Separate Accounts (Summary of Balances and changes in Separate Account Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 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 | 153,246 | $ 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 | 821 | 1,900
Withdrawals | (154) | (454)
Policyholder assessments | (476) | (938)
Change in market performance | 2,374 | (4,371)
Net transfer from (to) general account | (76) | (2)
Balance as of end-of-year | 23,409 | 20,920
Cash surrender value | 21,080 | 18,666
Variable Annuities [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Separate Account Investment [Line Items] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 105,573 | 136,665
Gross Deposits | 1,367 | 3,371
Withdrawals | (4,915) | (9,238)
Policyholder assessments | (1,251) | (2,603)
Change in market performance | 9,950 | (23,194)
Net transfer from (to) general account | 274 | 572
Balance as of end-of-year | 110,998 | 105,573
Cash surrender value | 109,501 | 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 | 1,078 | 2,378
Withdrawals | (1,123) | (2,378)
Policyholder assessments | (79) | (164)
Change in market performance | 1,953 | (3,710)
Net transfer from (to) general account | (36) | (198)
Balance as of end-of-year | 18,789 | 16,996
Cash surrender value | $ 18,774 | $ 16,982

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