Commissions and Other Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Commissions and Other Expenses [Abstract]
Commissions and Other Expenses	16. Commissions and Other Expenses Details underlying commissions and other expenses (in millions) were as follows: For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Commissions$ 2,225 $ 2,193 $ 2,566 General and administrative expenses 2,187 2,014 2,152 Expenses associated with reserve financing and LOCs 57 55 52 DAC and VOBA deferrals and interest, net of amortization 238 (144) (586)Broker-dealer expenses 441 378 372 Specifically identifiable intangible asset amortization 37 37 26 Taxes, licenses and fees 347 336 353 Transaction and integration costs related to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures 14 20 130 Total$ 5,546 $ 4,889 $ 5,065