Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$ (928)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Realized (gain) loss	394
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	1,071
Sales and maturities (purchases) of trading securities, net	286
Amortization of deferred gain (loss) on business sold through reinsurance	(8)
Change in:
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired, deferred sales inducements and deferred front-end loads deferrals	158
Accrued investment income	(4)
Insurance liabilities and reinsurance-related balances	(699)
Accrued expenses	(143)
Federal income tax accruals	(302)
Cash management agreement	(355)
Other	54
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(476)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and equity securities	(2,929)
Sales of available-for-sale securities and equity securities	1,704
Maturities of available-for-sale securities	1,358
Purchases of alternative investments	(166)
Sales and repayments of alternative investments	22
Issuance of mortgage loans on real estate	(269)
Repayment and maturities of mortgage loans on real estate	183
Repayment (issuance) of policy loans, net	(27)
Net change in collateral on investments, derivatives and related settlements	(154)
Other	(58)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(336)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Capital contribution from Lincoln National Corporation	5
Issuance (payment) of short-term debt	(461)
Payment related to sale-leaseback transactions	(5)
Payment related to certain financing arrangements	(10)
Deposits of fixed account balances	4,188
Withdrawals of fixed account balances	(2,563)
Transfers from (to) separate accounts, net	21
Common stock issued for benefit plans	(5)
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation	(105)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	1,065
Net increase (decrease) in cash, invested cash and restricted cash	253
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of beginning-of-year	2,499
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of end-of-period	$ 2,752