DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - DFEL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2026	Mar. 31, 2025
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year	$ 7,605
Amortization	(101)	$ (105)
Balance as of end-of-period	7,822
Variable Annuities
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year	282	293
Deferrals	4	4
Amortization	(6)	(7)
Balance as of end-of-period	280	290
Less: reinsurance recoverables	0	0
Balance as of end-of-period, net of reinsurance	280	290
UL and Other
Changes in DFEL [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year	7,266	6,406
Deferrals	314	279
Amortization	(95)	(98)
Balance as of end-of-period	7,485	6,587
Less: reinsurance recoverables	2,594	2,456
Balance as of end-of-period, net of reinsurance	$ 4,891	$ 4,131