Consolidated Statements Of Stockholder's Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Common Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 11,950	$ 3,734	$ 10,250
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans	(2)
Net income (loss)		390		$ 390
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(25)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(6,522)	(6,522)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022	11,948	4,099	3,728	19,775
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	12,903	1,414	(5,713)	8,604
Capital contribution from Lincoln National Corporation	5
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans	14
Net income (loss)		(928)		(928)
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(105)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			2,613	2,613
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 12,922	$ 381	$ (3,100)	$ 10,203