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]
Capital contribution from Lincoln National Corporation		800
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans		38
Net income (loss)	$ 188		188
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation			(400)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	376			376
Balance as of end-of-period at Jun. 30, 2025	11,514	13,853	(385)	(1,954)
Balance as of beginning-of-year at Mar. 31, 2025		13,039	(842)	(1,906)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Capital contribution from Lincoln National Corporation		800
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans		14
Net income (loss)	627		627
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation			(170)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(48)			(48)
Balance as of end-of-period at Jun. 30, 2025	11,514	13,853	(385)	(1,954)
Balance as of beginning-of-year at Dec. 31, 2025	11,986	14,041	(100)	(1,955)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Capital contribution from Lincoln National Corporation		0
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans		18
Net income (loss)	806		806
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation			(580)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(288)			(288)
Balance as of end-of-period at Jun. 30, 2026	11,942	14,059	126	(2,243)
Balance as of beginning-of-year at Mar. 31, 2026		14,046	(463)	(1,799)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Capital contribution from Lincoln National Corporation		0
Stock compensation/issued for benefit plans		13
Net income (loss)	899		899
Dividends paid to Lincoln National Corporation			(310)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(444)			(444)
Balance as of end-of-period at Jun. 30, 2026	$ 11,942	$ 14,059	$ 126	$ (2,243)