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Amount of deferred policy acquisition cost capitalized on contract remaining in force.

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Amount of amortization for present value of future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination expected to be recognized during fifth fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Amount of amortization for present value of future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination expected to be recognized during fourth fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Amount of amortization for present value of future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination expected to be recognized during next fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Amount of amortization for present value of future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination expected to be recognized during third fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Amount of amortization for present value of future profits of insurance contract acquired in business combination expected to be recognized during second fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred acquisition cost	$ 13,087	$ 7,949	$ 7,241	$ 7,939
2023	12
2024	10
2025	10
2026	8
2027	6
Thereafter	46
Investment Oriented Contracts
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred acquisition cost	$ 11,000	$ 5,800