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
Capital contribution from Lincoln National Corporation	65
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans	5
Net income (loss)		218		$ 218
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(305)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(12,018)	(12,018)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2022	12,020	3,647	(1,768)	13,899
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022	11,948	4,099	3,728
Capital contribution from Lincoln National Corporation	65
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans	7
Net income (loss)		(172)		(172)
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(280)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(5,496)	(5,496)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2022	12,020	3,647	(1,768)	13,899
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	27
Net income (loss)		(1,884)		(1,884)
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(260)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			3,909	3,909
Balance at Jun. 30, 2023	12,935	(730)	(1,804)	10,401
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023	12,922	381	(3,100)
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans	13
Net income (loss)		(956)		(956)
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(155)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			1,296	1,296
Balance at Jun. 30, 2023	$ 12,935	$ (730)	$ (1,804)	$ 10,401