Investments - Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	$ 1,533
Amount recognized for:
Insurance reserves	(343)
DAC and DSI	(102)
Amounts recognized	(445)
Deferred income taxes	(231)
Increase in unrealized net capital gains and losses, after-tax	857
Fixed income securities
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	1,533
Short-term investments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	0
Derivative instruments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	0
EMA limited partnerships
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	$ 0

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