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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (VOBA) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Traditional Life [Member] |  |
Changes in VOBA [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | $ 50 | $ 59
Amortization: |  |
Amortization | (4) | (9)
Balance as of end-of-year | 46 | 50
UL and Other [Member] |  |
Changes in VOBA [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 465 | 511
Deferrals | 1 | 2
Amortization: |  |
Amortization | (23) | (48)
Balance as of end-of-year | 443 | 465
Fixed Annuities [Member] |  |
Changes in VOBA [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 17 | 20
Amortization: |  |
Amortization | (1) | (3)
Balance as of end-of-year | $ 16 | $ 17

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