DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - DFEL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			$ 5,901
Amortization	$ (77)	$ (71)	(151)	$ (140)
Balance as of end-of-period	6,306		6,306
UL and Other
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			5,579	4,766
Deferrals			544	528
Amortization			(139)	(126)
Balance as of end-of-period	5,984	5,168	5,984	5,168
Less: ceded DFEL	257	0	257	0	$ 257
Balance as of end-of-period, net of reinsurance	5,727	5,168	5,727	5,168
Variable Annuities
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			278	286
Deferrals			9	10
Amortization			(12)	(14)
Balance as of end-of-period	275	282	275	282
Less: ceded DFEL	0	0	0	0
Balance as of end-of-period, net of reinsurance	$ 275	$ 282	$ 275	$ 282