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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in OCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Level 3 Activity [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gains (losses) included in OCI, net | $ (9) | $ 24
Corporate bonds |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Level 3 Activity [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gains (losses) included in OCI, net | (11) | 13
State and municipal bonds |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Level 3 Activity [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gains (losses) included in OCI, net | 0 | 1
ABS |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Level 3 Activity [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gains (losses) included in OCI, net | (1) | 8
Hybrid and redeemable preferred securities |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Level 3 Activity [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gains (losses) included in OCI, net | 2 | 0
Mortgage loans on real estate |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Level 3 Activity [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gains (losses) included in OCI, net | $ 1 | $ 2

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