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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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Equity - Dividend Restrictions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2024
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Paid	$ 2,471	$ 3,539
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company \| Scenario, Forecast
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Permitted without approval			$ 3,476
American Life Insurance Company
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Paid	1,887	1,289
American Life Insurance Company \| Scenario, Forecast
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Permitted without approval			945
Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Paid	$ 189	$ 0
Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company \| Scenario, Forecast
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Permitted without approval			$ 373