CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]
Re-measurement loss of insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits	$ (125)	$ (88)	$ (214)

Insurance Claims And Policyholders Benefits, Including Policyholders' Dividends, Remeasurement Impact

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