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Fair Value (Unobservable Input Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Interest rate contracts    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
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Interest rate contracts | Net investment income    
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Interest rate contracts | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
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Interest rate contracts | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
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Interest rate contracts | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
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Credit contracts    
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
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Credit contracts | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
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Equity market contracts    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
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Equity market contracts | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
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Equity market contracts | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
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Equity market contracts | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) (33)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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(39)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) (33)us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputsReconciliationGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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Equity market contracts | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
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4us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Net Embedded Derivatives    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period (347)us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisWithUnobservableInputs
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288us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisWithUnobservableInputs
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OCI 0us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputsReconciliationGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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1us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputsReconciliationGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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Balance, end of period (662)us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisWithUnobservableInputs
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Net Embedded Derivatives | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
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Net Embedded Derivatives | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputsReconciliationGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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Net Embedded Derivatives | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) (224)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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(349)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) (223)us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputsReconciliationGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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(356)us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputsReconciliationGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) (224)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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(349)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Net Embedded Derivatives | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 25us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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16us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 24us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputsReconciliationGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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15us-gaap_FairValueNetDerivativeAssetLiabilityMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputsReconciliationGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 25us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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16us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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U.S. corporate    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period 1,355us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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1,270us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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OCI 12us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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29us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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Purchases 58us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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23us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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Sales (7)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
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(37)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
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Issuances 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
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Settlements 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
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Transfers into Level 3 35us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
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197us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Transfers out of Level 3 (2)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
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= us-gaap_DomesticCorporateDebtSecuritiesMember
(61)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Balance, end of period 1,452us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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1,421us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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U.S. corporate | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 1us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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1us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 1us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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1us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 1us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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1us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
U.S. corporate | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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(1)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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(1)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_DomesticCorporateDebtSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
(1)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_DomesticCorporateDebtSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
U.S. corporate | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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U.S. corporate | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Foreign corporate    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period 710us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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779us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ForeignCorporateDebtSecuritiesMember
OCI (10)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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16us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Purchases 2us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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3us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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Sales (11)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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(1)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ForeignCorporateDebtSecuritiesMember
Issuances 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
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Settlements 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
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Transfers into Level 3 8us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Transfers out of Level 3 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ForeignCorporateDebtSecuritiesMember
(40)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ForeignCorporateDebtSecuritiesMember
Balance, end of period 699us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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757us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Foreign corporate | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
Foreign corporate | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Foreign corporate | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Foreign corporate | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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RMBS    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period 716us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
450us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
OCI (1)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
3us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Purchases 248us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
146us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Sales (38)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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(35)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Issuances 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Settlements 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
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Transfers into Level 3 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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14us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Transfers out of Level 3 (6)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
(19)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
Balance, end of period 921us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
563us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
RMBS | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 2us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
1us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 2us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
1us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 2us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
1us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
RMBS | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
3us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
RMBS | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
RMBS | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ResidentialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
ABS    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period 181us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
426us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
OCI 1us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
4us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
Purchases 292us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
58us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
Sales (8)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
(6)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
Issuances 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
Settlements 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
Transfers into Level 3 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
Transfers out of Level 3 (47)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
(289)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
Balance, end of period 419us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
193us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
ABS | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
ABS | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsMember1
ABS | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsMember
ABS | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_AssetBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlus_PolicyholderBenefitAndClaimMember
CMBS    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period 148us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
129us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
OCI 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
Purchases 74us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
34us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
Sales 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
(9)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
Issuances 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
Settlements 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
Transfers into Level 3 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
6us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
Transfers out of Level 3 (35)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
(16)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
Balance, end of period 187us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
144us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
CMBS | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommercialMortgageBackedSecuritiesMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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CMBS | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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CMBS | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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CMBS | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Non-redeemable preferred stock    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period 71us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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100us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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OCI (3)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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Purchases 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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Sales 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Issuances 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
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Settlements 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
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Transfers into Level 3 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
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8us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
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Transfers out of Level 3 (6)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
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Balance, end of period 62us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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108us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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Non-redeemable preferred stock | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Non-redeemable preferred stock | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Non-redeemable preferred stock | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Non-redeemable preferred stock | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Common stock    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period 29us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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= us-gaap_CommonStockMember
31us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommonStockMember
OCI 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommonStockMember
(2)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Purchases 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommonStockMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Sales 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
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(6)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommonStockMember
Issuances 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommonStockMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Settlements 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_CommonStockMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Transfers into Level 3 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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6us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Transfers out of Level 3 (1)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Balance, end of period 28us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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33us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Common stock | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Common stock | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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4us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Common stock | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Common stock | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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Short-term Investments    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period 71us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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OCI 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ShortTermInvestmentsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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Purchases 307us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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150us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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Sales (16)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
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Issuances 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ShortTermInvestmentsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Settlements 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= us-gaap_ShortTermInvestmentsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
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Transfers into Level 3 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
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Transfers out of Level 3 (55)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Balance, end of period 307us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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150us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Short-term Investments | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeExpenseMember
Short-term Investments | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Short-term Investments | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Short-term Investments | Policyholder benefits and claims    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Separate account assets    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period 158us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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153us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= mlus_SeparateAccountAssetsMember
OCI 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= mlus_SeparateAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Purchases 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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4us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Sales (2)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
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(2)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
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Issuances 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
= mlus_SeparateAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Settlements 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
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= mlus_SeparateAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Transfers into Level 3 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersIntoLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Transfers out of Level 3 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersOutOfLevel3
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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Balance, end of period 156us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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160us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue
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Separate account assets | Net investment income    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Separate account assets | Net investment gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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5us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Separate account assets | Net derivative gains (losses)    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
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Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income (Loss) 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
/ us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis
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0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLoss
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