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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (Reconciliation of DAC, VOBA and DSI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | $ 12,316 | $ 12,235
Variable Annuities [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | 3,870 | 3,879
Fixed Annuities [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | 465 | 479
Traditional Life [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | 1,411 | 1,383
UL and Other [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | 6,169 | 6,100
Retirement Plan Services [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | 256 | 253
Group Protection [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
DAC, VOBA and DSI | $ 145 | $ 141

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