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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (DFEL) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022
Changes in DFEL [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year |  |  | $ 5,052 |  |
Amortization, net of interest: |  |  |  |  |
Amortization | $ 71 | $ 63 | 140 | $ 128 |
Balance as of end-of-year | 5,450 |  | 5,450 |  | $ 5,052
UL and Other [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Changes in DFEL [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year |  |  | 4,766 | 3,934 | 3,934
Deferrals |  |  | 528 |  | 1,061
Amortization, net of interest: |  |  |  |  |
Amortization |  |  | (126) |  | (229)
Balance as of end-of-year | 5,168 |  | 5,168 |  | 4,766
Variable Annuities [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Changes in DFEL [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year |  |  | 286 | $ 291 | 291
Deferrals |  |  | 10 |  | 23
Amortization, net of interest: |  |  |  |  |
Amortization |  |  | (14) |  | (28)
Balance as of end-of-year | $ 282 |  | $ 282 |  | $ 286

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