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Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) - Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. - Forecast $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Business acquisition, share price (in dollars per share) | $ 38.85
Business combination, weighted average share price, exchange ratio adjustment, duration | 10 days
Business acquisition, termination fee | $ | $ 102
Minimum |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Business acquisition, total consideration, share price (in dollars per share) | $ 54.00
Maximum |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Business acquisition, total consideration, share price (in dollars per share) | $ 56.50

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