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Future Contract Benefit (Narrative) (Details) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
UL and Other [Member] |
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Activity [Line Items] |
Unfavorable Impact Primarily From Updates To Policyholder Lapse Behavior Assumptions, Net Of Reinsurance, After-Tax | $ 1.9

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