Income Tax (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)		$ 1,178	$ 560	$ 1,062
Operating Expenses		13,017	12,710	$ 11,859
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investments		3,469	$ 2,054
Foreign Tax Authority
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investments		$ 44
Settlement with Taxing Authority | American Life Insurance Company [Member]
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions	$ (70)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	(67)
Operating Expenses	4
Operating Expenses Net	$ 3