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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - DSI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Amortization | $ (17) | $ (19) | $ (19)
UL and Other |  |  |
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 28 | 30 |
Deferrals | 1 | 0 |
Amortization | (2) | (2) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 27 | 28 | 30
Retirement Plan Services |  |  |
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 26 | 17 |
Deferrals | 17 | 10 |
Amortization | (1) | (1) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 42 | 26 | 17
Variable Annuities |  |  |
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 122 | 128 |
Deferrals | 2 | 6 |
Amortization | (11) | (12) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 113 | 122 | 128
Fixed Annuities |  |  |
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 19 | 23 |
Deferrals | 0 | 0 |
Amortization | (3) | (4) |
Balance as of end-of-year | $ 16 | $ 19 | $ 23

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