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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments.

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The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of derivative instruments, including options, swaps, futures, and forward contracts, held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Net realized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments	$ 22	$ 17	$ 36	$ 9
Net unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments	31	(2)	52	4
Interest rate swap \| Net realized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments	0	0	0	0
Interest rate swap \| Net unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments	0	0	0	1
Foreign currency forward contract \| Net realized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments	22	17	36	9
Foreign currency forward contract \| Net unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments	$ 31	$ (2)	$ 52	$ 3