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, 2024		$ 13,015	$ (173)	$ (2,330)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans		24
Net income (loss)	$ (439)		(439)
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation			(230)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	424			424
Balance as of end-of-period at Mar. 31, 2025	10,291	13,039	(842)	(1,906)
Balance as of beginning-of-year at Dec. 31, 2025	11,986	14,041	(100)	(1,955)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans		5
Net income (loss)	(93)		(93)
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation			(270)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	156			156
Balance as of end-of-period at Mar. 31, 2026	$ 11,784	$ 14,046	$ (463)	$ (1,799)