DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - DFEL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			$ 6,730
Amortization	$ (92)	$ (79)	(287)	$ (230)
Balance as of end-of-period	7,349		7,349
UL and Other
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			6,406	5,579
Deferrals			890	826
Amortization			(269)	(212)
Balance as of end-of-period	7,027	6,193	7,027	6,193
Less: Ceded DFEL	229	257	229	257
Balance as of end-of-period, net of reinsurance	6,798	5,936	6,798	5,936
Variable Annuities
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			273	278
Deferrals			11	14
Amortization			(18)	(18)
Balance as of end-of-period	266	274	266	274
Less: Ceded DFEL	0	0	0	0
Balance as of end-of-period, net of reinsurance	$ 266	$ 274	$ 266	$ 274