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Goodwill and Specifically Identifiable Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount | $ 712 | $ 712
Accumulated amortization | 192 | 155
Mutual Fund Contract Rights [Member] |  |
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount | 5 | 5
Sales Force [Member] |  |
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount | 100 | 100
Accumulated amortization | 67 | 63
VOCRA [Member] |  |
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount | 576 | 576
Accumulated amortization | 115 | 85
VODA [Member] |  |
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount | 31 | 31
Accumulated amortization | $ 10 | $ 7

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- Definition The aggregate gross carrying amounts (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of major finite-lived intangible assets, and the carrying amounts (original costs for current and prior period additions adjusted for impairment, if any) as of the balance sheet date of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, having a projected indefinite period of benefit. + References No definition available. + Details
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