v3.25.4
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs - Rollforward of DSI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Other assets, including restricted cash $ 8,885 $ 10,293  
Deferred Sale Inducements      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 440 497 $ 558
Capitalization 0 6 8
Amortization expense (54) (63) (69)
Other, including foreign exchange (63)    
Balance, end of year 323 440 497
Other reconciling items 4,112 1,602 1,797
Other assets, including restricted cash 4,435 2,042 2,294
Deferred Sale Inducements | Individual Retirement      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 218 254 291
Capitalization 0 5 7
Amortization expense (36) (41) (44)
Other, including foreign exchange 0    
Balance, end of year 182 218 254
Deferred Sale Inducements | Group Retirement      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 152 164 177
Capitalization 0 1 1
Amortization expense (12) (13) (14)
Other, including foreign exchange 0    
Balance, end of year 140 152 164
Deferred Sale Inducements | Corporate & Other      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 70 79 90
Capitalization 0 0 0
Amortization expense (6) (9) (11)
Other, including foreign exchange (63)    
Balance, end of year $ 1 $ 70 $ 79