CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Retained Earnings (Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of beginning-of-year at Dec. 31, 2022		$ 12,903	$ 1,414	$ (5,713)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
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 as of end-of-period at Mar. 31, 2023	10,203	12,922	381	(3,100)
Balance as of beginning-of-year at Dec. 31, 2023	10,507	12,961	(869)	(1,585)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans		17
Net income (loss)	657		657
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation			(180)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	174			174
Balance as of end-of-period at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 11,175	$ 12,978	$ (392)	$ (1,411)