Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Credit Derivative, Purchased Credit Protection	$ 2	$ 0
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	8
Credit Derivative Protection Purchased Fair Value Asset (Liability)	0	0
Future Policy Benefits
Derivative [Line Items]
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Asset (Liability), Net	(16,661)	(8,530)
Reinsurance Recoverables
Derivative [Line Items]
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Asset (Liability), Net	16,675	8,540
Policyholders' account balances
Derivative [Line Items]
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Asset (Liability), Net	$ (1,077)	$ (962)

The estimated net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.

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