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Investments (Securities Lending - Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |
Cash collateral on deposit from counterparties | $ 775
Percentage of reinvestment portfolio invested in liquid assets | 54.00%

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