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Separate accounts (Fair value of assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023
Fair Value, Separate Account Investment [Line Items]
Separate account assets	$ 5,834	$ 5,573	$ 5,574
Separate Account, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Separate Account Investment [Line Items]
Separate account assets	100		98
Fixed maturities
Fair Value, Separate Account Investment [Line Items]
Separate account assets	85		94
Mutual funds
Fair Value, Separate Account Investment [Line Items]
Separate account assets	$ 5,649		$ 5,382