Consolidated Statements Of Stockholder's Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Common Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings (Deficit) [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	145
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans	19
Net income (loss)		(2,074)		$ (2,074)
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(580)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(16,560)	(16,560)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022	12,114	1,080	(6,310)	6,884
Balance at Jun. 30, 2022	12,020	3,647	(1,768)
Capital contribution from Lincoln National Corporation	80
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans	14
Net income (loss)		(2,292)		(2,292)
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(275)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(4,542)	(4,542)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022	12,114	1,080	(6,310)	6,884
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	40
Net income (loss)		(1,569)		(1,569)
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(365)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			603	603
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023	12,948	(520)	(5,110)	7,318
Balance at Jun. 30, 2023	12,935	(730)	(1,804)
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans	13
Net income (loss)		315		315
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation		(105)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(3,306)	(3,306)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023	$ 12,948	$ (520)	$ (5,110)	$ 7,318