Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 931	$ 1,020
Proceeds from the sale, maturity, disposal or redemption of:
Fixed maturities	3,829	3,352
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-investment	340	506
Limited partnerships/corporations	38	61
Acquisition of:
Fixed maturities	(2,690)	(4,574)
Mortgage loans on real estate	(267)	(464)
Limited partnerships/corporations	(84)	(129)
Derivatives, net	(42)	(166)
Proceeds from Other Deposits	196	85
Other, net	(50)	(41)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,359	(930)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Deposits received for investment contracts	1,159	3,763
Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts	(3,254)	(3,305)
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	(310)	(857)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(2,356)	(319)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	220	436
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	154	207
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	49	80
Net cash provided by operating activities	931	1,020
Fixed maturities	3,829	3,352
Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held-for-investment	340	506
Limited partnerships/corporations	38	61
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2,690	4,574
Payments to Acquire Mortgage Notes Receivable	267	464
Payments to Acquire Limited Partnership Interests	84	129
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments	62	0
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities	(42)	(166)
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivable, Related Parties	(161)	26
Proceeds from Other Deposits	196	85
Other, net	(50)	(41)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,359	(930)
Deposits received for investment contracts	1,159	3,763
Withdrawal from Contract Holders Funds	3,254	3,305
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	310	857
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(2,356)	(319)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	(66)	(229)
Cash and cash equivalents	154	207
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Securities, FV-NI	$ 4	$ 0