Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 0	$ 41	$ 13
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Net unrealized appreciation on investments
Net realized gains (losses)	(31)	(302)	(15)
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 0	$ (41)	$ (13)

Amount of tax expense (benefit) of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income for unrealized gain (loss) realized upon the sale of available-for-sale securities.

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