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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (Reconcilation of DEFL) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Changes in DFEL [Abstract] |  |  |
DFEL | $ 5,052 | $ 4,225 |
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member] |  |  |
Changes in DFEL [Abstract] |  |  |
DFEL | (617) | 3,810 |
Ul and Other [Member] |  |  |
Changes in DFEL [Abstract] |  |  |
DFEL | 4,766 | 3,934 | $ 3,298
Variable Annuities [Member] |  |  |
Changes in DFEL [Abstract] |  |  |
DFEL | $ 286 | $ 291 | $ 293

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