DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - DFEL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2026	Mar. 31, 2025
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year	$ 7,586
Amortization	(101)	$ (104)
Balance as of end-of-period	7,804
UL and Other
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year	7,265	6,406
Deferrals	315	279
Amortization	(95)	(98)
Balance as of end-of-period	7,485	6,587
Less: reinsurance recoverables	221	237
Balance as of end-of-period, net of reinsurance	7,264	6,350
Variable Annuities
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year	264	273
Deferrals	3	3
Amortization	(6)	(6)
Balance as of end-of-period	261	270
Less: reinsurance recoverables	0	0
Balance as of end-of-period, net of reinsurance	$ 261	$ 270