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Derivatives - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Derivatives - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) swap	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Number of interest rate swaps entered during the period \| swap	3
Gains (losses) on interest rate swaps expected to be reclassified from AOCI to net earnings over the next 12 months.	$ (22)
Minimum
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps, interest rate reset periods	1 month
Maximum
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Interest rate swaps, interest rate reset periods	3 months
Interest rate swaps \| Designated as hedging instrument
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income	$ (5)	$ 1
Interest rate swaps \| Cash flow hedging \| Designated as hedging instrument
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	1,340		$ 1,250
Receivable for collateral posted related to swaps	57		62
New interest rate swaps entered during the period \| Cash flow hedging \| Designated as hedging instrument
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	120
Total return swap \| Not designated as hedging instrument
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Receivable for collateral posted related to swaps			$ 7
Payable to return collateral related to swaps	$ 1