DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - Reconciliation of DEFL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost [Line Items]
Deferred front-end loads	$ 6,306	$ 5,901
Other Operations
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost [Line Items]
Deferred front-end loads	47	44
Ceded deferred front end loads	47	44
UL and Other
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost [Line Items]
Deferred front-end loads	5,984	5,579	$ 5,168	$ 4,766
Ceded deferred front end loads	257	257	0
Variable Annuities
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost [Line Items]
Deferred front-end loads	275	$ 278	282	$ 286
Ceded deferred front end loads	$ 0		$ 0