Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 594	$ 586	$ 387
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Future policy benefits, claims reserves and interest credited	679	577	538
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	13	0	(1)
Net (gains) losses	132	44	134
(Gains) losses on limited partnerships/corporations	(1)	(12)	(29)
Deferred policy acquisition costs, value of business acquired and sales inducements, net	39	(13)	(17)
Change in:
Premium receivable and reinsurance recoverable	210	313	205
Other receivables and asset accruals	(44)	(62)	4
Due to/from affiliates	18	(73)	30
Other payables and accruals	56	(22)	(25)
Other, net	(81)	(10)	2
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,615	1,378	1,320
Proceeds from the sale, maturity, disposal or redemption of:
Fixed maturities	6,711	4,586	4,781
Equity securities	16	0	64
Mortgage loans on real estate	703	627	451
Limited partnerships/corporations	81	82	102
Acquisition of:
Fixed maturities	(7,225)	(4,245)	(3,191)
Mortgage loans on real estate	(874)	(243)	(296)
Limited partnerships/corporations	(233)	(246)	(113)
Derivatives, net	(29)	(86)	(65)
Short-term investments, net	66	66	162
Short-term loan to affiliate, net	(469)	195	(295)
Increase (Decrease) in Collateral Held under Securities Lending	(22)	(155)	78
Receipts on deposit asset contracts	110	204	240
Other, net	58	0	42
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(861)	1,267	1,934
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Deposits received for investment contracts	3,514	1,992	1,559
Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts	(4,035)	(3,847)	(4,536)
Dividends paid and distributions of capital	(394)	(473)	(310)
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity	(3)	13	(1)
Net cash (used in) financing activities	(918)	(2,315)	(3,288)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(164)	330	(34)
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation	(352)	(516)	(186)	$ (220)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid (received), net	69	57	(6)
Contribution of capital	175
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	274
Payments to Acquire Equity Securities, FV-NI	$ 28	$ 0	$ 0