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Commissions and Other Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Commissions and Other Expenses [Abstract] |  |  |
Commissions | $ 2,141 | $ 2,075 | $ 2,189
General and administrative expenses | 2,738 | 2,543 | 2,407
DAC and VOBA deferrals, net of amortization | (138) | (174) | (352)
Broker-dealer expenses | 219 | 526 | 536
Taxes, licenses and fees | 369 | 330 | 339
Expenses associated with reserve financing and LOCs | 125 | 114 | 108
Specifically identifiable intangible asset and other amortization | 96 | 44 | 65
Transaction and integration costs related to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures | 40 | 34 | 0
Total | $ 5,590 | $ 5,492 | $ 5,292

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- Definition Additions during the period in capitalized costs that are directly related to the successful acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts and coverages and value of business acquired, including interest, net of the amount of DAC and VOBA that was amortized during the period, generally in proportion to related revenue earned, estimated gross profits, or over the customer relationship or some other period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition This item represents merger-related expenses that were the result of actions undertaken by the entity to eliminate duplicate operations and functions as a result of a merger along with costs related to the implementation of a new unified product portfolio and other initiatives. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The expense incurred by an insurance company to persons or entities for generating or placing insurance or investment contracts with the company, usually determined as a percentage of policy or contract premiums. Excludes advances or draws to be applied against commissions earned. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef -Topic 944 -SubTopic 220 -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.7-04(7)(a)) -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147477250/944-220-S99-1 + Details
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