Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other Intangibles (Information Regarding DSI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Variable Annuities
Deferred Sale Inducement Cost [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 209	$ 233
Amortization	(5)	(6)
Balance, end of period	204	227
Fixed Rate Annuities
Deferred Sale Inducement Cost [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	8	9
Amortization	0	0
Balance, end of period	$ 8	$ 9

Amount of deferred sale inducement cost capitalized on contract remaining in force.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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