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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (Reconcilation of DAC, VOBA and DSI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements | $ 12,235 | $ 11,896
Variable Annuities [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements | 3,879 | 3,856
Fixed Annuity [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements | 479 | 495
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements | (1,568) | 5,610
Traditional Life [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements | 1,383 | 1,254
Ul and Other [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements | 6,100 | 5,902
Retirement Plan Services Segment [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements | 253 | 249
Group Protection Segment [Member] |  |
Changes in DAC [Roll Forward] |  |
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements | $ 141 | $ 140

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