DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL (DFEL) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Changes in DFEL [Abstract]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			$ 5,045
Amortization	$ 71	$ 63	140	$ 128
Balance as of end-of-year	5,444		5,444
UL and Other [Member]
Changes in DFEL [Abstract]
Balance as of beginning-of-year		3,902	4,735	3,902
Deferrals			529	1,060
Amortization			(125)	(227)
Balance as of end-of-year	5,139		5,139	4,735
Variable Annuities [Member]
Changes in DFEL [Abstract]
Balance as of beginning-of-year		$ 318	310	318
Deferrals			10	22
Amortization			(15)	(30)
Balance as of end-of-year	$ 305		$ 305	$ 310