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Derivative Instruments (Maturity Of The Notional Amounts Of Derivative Financial Instruments) (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 175,390
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 83,957
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 30,802
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 23,533
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 14,841
Remaining Life - Total Years | 328,523
Interest Rate Contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | 19,186
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 21,463
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 21,929
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 21,433
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 4,213
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 88,224
Derivative maturity date | Apr. 20, 2067
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 222
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 918
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 1,632
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 2,091
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 42
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 4,905
Derivative maturity date | Jun. 16, 2061
Equity Market Contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 155,955
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 61,524
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 7,241
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 9
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 10,586
Remaining Life - Total Years | 235,315
Credit cContracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 52
Remaining Life - Total Years | 52
Commodity Contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | 27
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 27

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