v3.25.4
Lending Activities - Rollforward of the changes in the allowance for credit losses on mortgage and other loans receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Allowance, beginning of year $ 771 $ 698 $ 600
Loans charged off (79) (13) (106)
Net charge-offs (79) (13) (106)
Addition to (release of) allowance for loan losses 35 86 204
Allowance, end of year 727 771 698
Off-balance-sheet commitments 7 20  
Commercial Mortgages      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Allowance, beginning of year 626 614 531
Loans charged off (76) (6) (106)
Net charge-offs (76) (6) (106)
Addition to (release of) allowance for loan losses 44 18 189
Allowance, end of year 594 626 614
Off-balance-sheet commitments 7 20 58
Other Loans      
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]      
Allowance, beginning of year 145 84 69
Loans charged off (3) (7) 0
Net charge-offs (3) (7) 0
Addition to (release of) allowance for loan losses (9) 68 15
Allowance, end of year $ 133 $ 145 $ 84