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Investment Gains, Gross

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Net Loss Related To Novation Of Coinsurance Agreement

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Increase in the fair value of the embedded derivative or group of embedded derivatives included in earnings in the period.

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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment.

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Investments - Investment Gains (Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock included within equity securities held as of September 30, 2023 and 2022	$ (38)	$ (96)	$ (59)	$ (166)
Net loss related to novation of coinsurance agreement		35
Gain (loss) on fixed maturity securities related to funds with held liability		(59)
Gain on embedded derivative		24
Nonredeemable Preferred Stock
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock included within equity securities held as of September 30, 2023 and 2022	2	(2)	2	(109)
Joint Venture
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock included within equity securities held as of September 30, 2023 and 2022			46
Fixed maturity securities
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Gross gains	12	23	55	94
Gross losses	(49)	(134)	(141)	(222)
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock included within equity securities held as of September 30, 2023 and 2022	(37)	(111)	(86)	(128)
Equity securities
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock included within equity securities held as of September 30, 2023 and 2022	2	(2)	(9)	(111)
Derivative instruments
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock included within equity securities held as of September 30, 2023 and 2022		24		79
Short term investments and other
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock included within equity securities held as of September 30, 2023 and 2022	$ (3)	$ (7)	$ (10)	$ (6)