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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 01, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] |  |
Available for sale to fixed maturities, held to maturity fair value | $ 405 | $ 405

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