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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (VOBA) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Amortization: |  |  |
Amortization, excluding unlocking |  | $ 77 | $ 266
Traditional Life [Member] |  |  |
Changes in VOBA [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | $ 59 | 67 |
Deferrals |  | 1 |
Amortization: |  |  |
Amortization, excluding unlocking | (9) | (9) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 50 | 59 | 67
Ul and Other [Member] |  |  |
Changes in VOBA [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 511 | 810 |
Business acquired (sold) through reinsurance |  | (234) |
Deferrals | 2 |  |
Amortization: |  |  |
Amortization, excluding unlocking | (48) | (65) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 465 | 511 | 810
Fixed Annuity [Member] |  |  |
Changes in VOBA [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 20 | 23 |
Amortization: |  |  |
Amortization, excluding unlocking | (3) | (3) |
Balance as of end-of-year | $ 17 | $ 20 | $ 23

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