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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (DSI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
UL and Other [Member] |  |
Changes in DSI [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | $ 30 | $ 31
Deferrals |  | 1
Amortization | (1) | (2)
Balance as of end-of-year | 29 | 30
Retirement Plan Services [Member] |  |
Changes in DSI [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 17 | 14
Deferrals | 2 | 4
Amortization |  | (1)
Balance as of end-of-year | 19 | 17
Variable Annuities [Member] |  |
Changes in DSI [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 128 | 139
Deferrals | 2 | 1
Amortization | (6) | (12)
Balance as of end-of-year | 124 | 128
Fixed Annuities [Member] |  |
Changes in DSI [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 23 | 27
Amortization | (2) | (4)
Balance as of end-of-year | $ 21 | $ 23

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