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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - VOBA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Amortization | $ (12) | $ (13) | $ (37) | $ (41)
Traditional Life |  |  |  |
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year |  |  | 42 | 50
Deferrals |  |  | 0 | 0
Amortization |  |  | (6) | (6)
Balance as of end-of-period | 36 | 44 | 36 | 44
UL and Other |  |  |  |
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year |  |  | 413 | 465
Deferrals |  |  | 1 | 1
Amortization |  |  | (29) | (33)
Balance as of end-of-period | 385 | 433 | 385 | 433
Fixed Annuities |  |  |  |
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year |  |  | 15 | 17
Deferrals |  |  | 0 | 0
Amortization |  |  | (2) | (2)
Balance as of end-of-period | $ 13 | $ 15 | $ 13 | $ 15

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