Realized Gain (Loss) (Schedule Of Realized Gain (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Realized gain (loss) related to certain investments
Intent to sell impairments	$ (467)		$ (1,091)
Realized gain (loss) on equity securities	8	$ 16	(20)	$ (3)
Realized gain (loss) on the mark-to-market on certain instruments	128	40	(147)	31
Indexed product derivative results	4	(25)	(199)	113
Derivative results	(81)	382	(1,454)	1,554
Other realized gain (loss)	(17)	(28)	(18)	(33)
Total realized gain (loss)	(453)	249	(3,066)	1,531
Intent to sell impairments, unrealized gain position			208
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate [Member]
Realized gain (loss) related to certain investments
Credit loss benefit (expense)	(9)	(9)	(16)	4
Realized gain (loss) on the mark-to-market on certain instruments	2	(1)	1	(18)
Reinsurance Related Assets [Member]
Realized gain (loss) related to certain investments
Credit loss benefit (expense)	(16)	(118)	(20)	(115)
Fixed Maturity AFS Securities [Member]
Realized gain (loss) related to certain investments
AFS securities. Gross gains	1	11	35	15
AFS securities. Gross losses	(3)	(15)	(119)	(24)
Credit loss benefit (expense)	(1)	(5)	(17)	(11)
Equity Securities [Member]
Realized gain (loss) related to certain investments
Realized gain (loss) on equity securities	$ 9	$ 16	$ (22)	$ 2