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Derivative Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) counterparty | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of central counterparties | counterparty | 2 |
Notional value | $ 1,906,092,000 | $ 2,842,846,000
Derivative, fair value, amount offset against collateral, net | 9,000,000 | 12,000,000
Gain (loss) to be reclassified within 12 months | (36,000,000) |
Cash collateral held relative to derivative exposure | 0 | 0
Cash collateral pledged | 9,000,000 | $ 11,000,000
CME |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional value | $ 1,800,000,000 |
Percent of total notional derivative contracts | 92.60% |
Amount of variation margin included as settlement | $ (40,000,000) |
LCH |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional value | $ 100,000,000 |
Percent of total notional derivative contracts | 7.40% |
Amount of variation margin included as settlement | $ (4,000,000) |

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