Investments - Schedule of Increase (Decrease) in Payables for Collateral on Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026	Mar. 31, 2025
Investments [Abstract]
Collateral payable for derivative investments	$ (1,436)	$ (1,655)
Securities pledged under securities lending agreements	38	10
Securities pledged under repurchase agreements	0	57
Investments pledged for FHLB lending program	0	(150)
Total increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments	$ (1,398)	$ (1,738)

- Definition

The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to collateral payable held for derivative instruments.

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- Definition

Increase (Decrease) In Cash Collateral For Reverse Repurchase Agreements

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- Definition

The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to securities pledged under securities lending agreements.

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- Definition

The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to securities pledged for Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount that is received as security when loaning securities.

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