Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 661	$ 477
Proceeds from the sale, maturity, disposal or redemption of:
Fixed maturities	2,215	2,411
Equity securities	0	58
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-investment	353	261
Limited partnerships/corporations	48	255
Acquisition of:
Fixed maturities	(3,125)	(2,669)
Mortgage loans on real estate	(292)	(287)
Limited partnerships/corporations	(96)	(133)
Payments to Acquire Trading Securities Held-for-investment	0	(33)
Equity securities	0	(173)
Derivatives, net	100	(31)
Policy loans, net	8	8
Short-term loan to affiliate, net	130	653
Collateral received (delivered), net	(21)	(18)
Proceeds from Other Deposits	57	26
Other, net	(3)	4
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(626)	332
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Deposits received for investment contracts	2,851	2,083
Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts	(2,244)	(2,477)
Proceeds from loans with affiliates, net	61	63
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	(857)	(552)
Proceeds from Contributions from Parent	0	20
Net cash (used in) financing activities	(189)	(863)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(154)	(54)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	436	360
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	282	306
Proceeds from Contributions from Parent	$ 0	20
Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Value of Consideration Given		$ 298

The cash inflow from a segregated fund account during the period.

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