DAC, VOBA, DSI, and DFEL - VOBA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward]
Amortization	$ (11)	$ (11)	$ (22)	$ (23)
Traditional Life
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			28	35
Amortization			(3)	(4)
Balance as of end-of-period	25	31	25	31
UL and Other
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			330	366
Amortization			(18)	(18)
Balance as of end-of-period	312	348	312	348
Fixed Annuities
Movement in Present Value of Future Insurance Profits [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning-of-year			11	13
Amortization			(1)	(1)
Balance as of end-of-period	$ 10	$ 12	$ 10	$ 12