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Investments (Fixed Maturity Securities - Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Fixed maturity securities, estimated fair value | $ 77,685 |  | $ 75,577
Fixed maturity securities, allowance for credit losses | $ 5 |  | 7
Fixed maturity securities with allowance for credit losses, number of securities | 15 |  |
Fixed maturity securities, total write-offs | $ 7 | $ 2 |
Non-Income Producing |  |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Fixed maturity securities, estimated fair value | 13 |  | 0
Fixed maturity securities |  |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Accrued interest receivable | $ 656 |  | $ 602

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