DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - Reconciliation of DEFL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost [Line Items]
Deferred front-end loads	$ 7,586	$ 6,730
Other Operations
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost [Line Items]
Deferred front-end loads	57	51
Ceded deferred front end loads	57	51
UL and Other
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost [Line Items]
Deferred front-end loads	7,265	6,406	$ 5,579
Ceded deferred front end loads	225	256
Variable Annuities
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost [Line Items]
Deferred front-end loads	264	273	$ 278
Ceded deferred front end loads	$ 0	$ 0