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Investments (Changes In Allowance For Credit Losses On Mortgage Loans On Real Estate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
Balance as of beginning-of-year | $ 103 | $ 77 | $ 99 | $ 96
Additions (reductions) from provision for credit loss expense | 2 | 4 | 6 | (15)
Balance as of end-of-year | 105 | 81 | 105 | 81
Accrued interest receivable excluded from credit losses | 53 | 49 | 53 | 49
Unfunded Loan Commitment [Member] |  |  |  |
Financing Receivable, Credit Loss, Expense (Reversal) | (1) |  | (1) | (1)
Commercial [Member] |  |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 83 | 59 | 84 | 79
Additions (reductions) from provision for credit loss expense | (1) | 13 | (2) | (7)
Balance as of end-of-year | 82 | 72 | 82 | 72
Residential [Member] |  |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17
Additions (reductions) from provision for credit loss expense | 3 | (9) | 8 | (8)
Balance as of end-of-year | $ 23 | 9 | $ 23 | $ 9
Maximum [Member] | Unfunded Loan Commitment [Member] |  |  |  |
Financing Receivable, Credit Loss, Expense (Reversal) |  | $ (1) |  |

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