DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - VOBA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward]
Amortization	$ (12)	$ (14)	$ (25)	$ (28)
Traditional Life
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			42	50
Deferrals			0	0
Amortization			(4)	(4)
Balance as of end-of-period	38	46	38	46
UL and Other
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			413	465
Deferrals			1	1
Amortization			(20)	(23)
Balance as of end-of-period	394	443	394	443
Fixed Annuities
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			15	17
Deferrals			0	0
Amortization			(1)	(1)
Balance as of end-of-period	$ 14	$ 16	$ 14	$ 16