STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 1,268	$ 37	$ 2,833	$ 7,518
Less: net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	4	28	(23)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	1,266	33	2,805	7,541
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Currency translation adjustments	2,123	95	2,087	2,481
Benefit plans	(789)	(173)	(987)	(2,492)
Investment securities and cash flow hedges	(304)	(474)	(758)	231
Long-duration insurance contracts	518	267	1,753	(1,527)
Less: other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(19)	(2)	(17)	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company	1,568	(284)	2,115	(1,301)
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,817	(249)	4,931	6,212
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(17)	3	11	(28)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company	$ 2,834	$ (251)	$ 4,920	$ 6,240