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Investments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Billions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) security | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 security
Investments [Abstract] |  |  |
Percentage of fixed maturity portfolio rated investment grade based on NAIC designations | 97.00% |  | 98.00%
Number of securities in unrealized loss position | security | 3,525 |  | 3,639
Percentage of unrealized losses on fixed maturity securities where securities are rated investment grade | 98.00% |  | 98.00%
Proceeds from sales of available for sale fixed maturity securities | $ 4.9 | $ 2.3 |
Principal repayments, calls and tenders for available for sale fixed maturity securities | $ 0.6 | $ 0.9 |

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