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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - VOBA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward] |  |
Amortization | $ (13) | $ (14)
Traditional Life |  |
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 42 | 50
Deferrals |  | 0
Amortization | (2) | (2)
Balance as of end-of-period | 40 | 48
UL and Other |  |
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 413 | 465
Deferrals |  | 0
Amortization | (10) | (11)
Balance as of end-of-period | 403 | 454
Fixed Annuities |  |
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 15 | 17
Deferrals |  | 1
Amortization | (1) | (1)
Balance as of end-of-period | $ 14 | $ 17

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