Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 285	$ 367
Proceeds from the sale, maturity, disposal or redemption of:
Fixed maturities	1,398	1,271
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-investment	132	144
Limited partnerships/corporations	8	20
Acquisition of:
Fixed maturities	(969)	(1,518)
Mortgage loans on real estate	(53)	(86)
Limited partnerships/corporations	(31)	(47)
Derivatives, net	(4)	7
Proceeds from Other Deposits	68	28
Other, net	38	22
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	357	(915)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Deposits received for investment contracts	540	1,030
Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts	(1,206)	(758)
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	0	(48)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(629)	267
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	220	436
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	233	155
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	37	43
Net cash provided by operating activities	285	367
Fixed maturities	1,398	1,271
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-investment	132	144
Limited partnerships/corporations	8	20
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	969	1,518
Payments to Acquire Mortgage Notes Receivable	53	86
Payments to Acquire Limited Partnership Interests	31	47
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments	247	(6)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities	(4)	7
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivable, Related Parties	(409)	(692)
Proceeds from Other Deposits	68	28
Other, net	38	22
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	357	(915)
Deposits received for investment contracts	540	1,030
Withdrawal from Contract Holders Funds	1,206	758
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	0	48
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(629)	267
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	13	(281)
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 233	$ 155