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9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

General [Abstract]

Summary of premiums and contract charges by product

The following table summarizes premiums and contract charges by product.

($ in millions)	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Premiums
Traditional life insurance	$	135	$	143	$	416	$	435
Accident and health insurance	30		31		90		91
Total premiums	165		174		506		526
Contract charges
Interest-sensitive life insurance	165		165		505		508
Fixed annuities	3		5		9		11
Total contract charges	168		170		514		519
Total premiums and contract charges	$	333	$	344	$	1,020	$	1,045