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Statutory Financial Information and Dividend Restrictions - Statutory Accounting Practices (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Statutory capital and surplus	$ 3,281		$ 3,281
Statutory net income (loss)	(128)		57
American National’s U.S. life insurance entities
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Statutory capital and surplus	3,130		3,130		2,776
Statutory net income (loss)	(170)	$ (58)	(183)	$ (166)
American National’s U.S. property and casualty insurance entities
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Statutory capital and surplus	1,694		1,694		$ 1,702
Statutory net income (loss)	$ 15	$ (28)	$ 22	$ (76)