Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Disclosures [Abstract]

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

Note 12 Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

Deferred policy acquisition costs activity
	For the years ended December 31,
($ in millions)	2021		2020		2019
Balance, beginning of year	$	3,774	$	3,600	$	3,457
National General acquisition	317		—		—
SafeAuto acquisition	7		—		—
Acquisition costs deferred	6,874		5,651		5,499
Amortization charged to income	(6,252)		(5,477)		(5,353)
Effect of unrealized gains and losses	2		—		(3)
Balance, end of year	$	4,722	$	3,774	$	3,600