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Statutory Financial Information and Dividend Restrictions - Statutory Accounting Practices (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Statutory capital and surplus	$ 3,300		$ 3,300
Statutory net income (loss)	185
ANG Life insurance entities
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Statutory capital and surplus	2,777		2,777		$ 2,776
Statutory net income (loss)	52	$ (124)	(13)	$ (108)
ANG Property and casualty insurance entities
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Statutory capital and surplus	1,693		1,693		$ 1,702
Statutory net income (loss)	$ (38)	$ (47)	$ 7	$ (48)