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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - DSI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward] |  |
Amortization | $ (3) | $ (5)
UL and Other |  |
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 28 | 30
Deferrals | 0 | 0
Amortization | 0 | (1)
Balance as of end-of-period | 28 | 29
Retirement Plan Services |  |
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 26 | 17
Deferrals | 8 | 2
Amortization | 0 | 1
Balance as of end-of-period | 34 | 20
Variable Annuities |  |
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 122 | 128
Deferrals | 1 | 1
Amortization | (3) | (4)
Balance as of end-of-period | 120 | 125
Fixed Annuities |  |
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 19 | 23
Deferrals | 0 | 0
Amortization | 0 | (1)
Balance as of end-of-period | $ 19 | $ 22

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