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DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - DAC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Amortization | $ (1,000) | $ (987) | $ (964)
Traditional Life |  |  |
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 1,376 | 1,333 |
Deferrals | 107 | 188 |
Amortization | (148) | (145) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 1,335 | 1,376 | 1,333
UL and Other |  |  |
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 5,791 | 5,605 |
Deferrals | 434 | 482 |
Amortization | (309) | (296) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 5,916 | 5,791 | 5,605
Group Protection |  |  |
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 154 | 141 |
Deferrals | 135 | 113 |
Amortization | (111) | (100) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 178 | 154 | 141
Retirement Plan Services |  |  |
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 239 | 236 |
Deferrals | 21 | 21 |
Amortization | (18) | (18) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 242 | 239 | 236
Variable Annuities |  |  |
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 3,751 | 3,751 |
Deferrals | 454 | 361 |
Amortization | (354) | (361) |
Balance as of end-of-year | 3,851 | 3,751 | 3,751
Fixed Annuities |  |  |
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance as of beginning-of-year | 421 | 439 |
Deferrals | 44 | 49 |
Amortization | (71) | (67) |
Balance as of end-of-year | $ 394 | $ 421 | $ 439

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