Leases - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$ 18	$ 16
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
Operating Leases	$ 5	$ 10

Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of operating lease liabilities.

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Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities.

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Amount of cash outflow from operating lease, excluding payments to bring another asset to condition and location necessary for its intended use.

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Amount of increase in right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability.

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