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Adoption of ASU 2018-12 (Summary of Changes in Net Asset Position of Ceded MRBs) (Details) - Accounting Standards Update 2018-12 [Member] $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Ceded MRBs, Net | $ 336
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] |
Ceded MRBs, Net | 121
Variable Annuities [Member] |
Ceded MRBs, Net | 336
Variable Annuities [Member] | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] |
Ceded MRBs, Net | 121
As Previously Reported [Member] |
Ceded MRBs, Net | 215
As Previously Reported [Member] | Variable Annuities [Member] |
Ceded MRBs, Net | $ 215

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