Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 604	$ 661
Proceeds from the sale, maturity, disposal or redemption of:
Fixed maturities	2,986	2,215
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-investment	264	353
Limited partnerships/corporations	19	48
Acquisition of:
Fixed maturities	(2,134)	(3,125)
Mortgage loans on real estate	(199)	(292)
Limited partnerships/corporations	(52)	(96)
Derivatives, net	(26)	(100)
Proceeds from Other Deposits	134	57
Other, net	(25)	16
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,257	(626)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Deposits received for investment contracts	906	2,851
Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts	(2,255)	(2,244)
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	(310)	(857)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(1,637)	(189)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	220	436
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	444	282
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	22	61
Net cash provided by operating activities	604	661
Fixed maturities	2,986	2,215
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-investment	264	353
Limited partnerships/corporations	19	48
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2,134	3,125
Payments to Acquire Mortgage Notes Receivable	199	292
Payments to Acquire Limited Partnership Interests	52	96
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments	246	0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities	(26)	(100)
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivable, Related Parties	(58)	130
Proceeds from Other Deposits	134	57
Other, net	(25)	16
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,257	(626)
Deposits received for investment contracts	906	2,851
Withdrawal from Contract Holders Funds	2,255	2,244
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	310	857
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(1,637)	(189)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	224	(154)
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 444	$ 282