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Commissions and Other Expenses
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commissions and Other Expenses [Abstract]  
Commissions and Other Expenses Commissions and Other Expenses
Details underlying commissions and other expenses (in millions) were as follows:

For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Commissions$2,238 $2,076 $2,082 
General and administrative expenses2,549 2,539 2,580 
DAC and VOBA deferrals, net of amortization(231)(120)(171)
Broker-dealer expenses– 160 444 
Taxes, licenses and fees341 370 333 
Expenses associated with reserve financing and LOCs127 67 58 
Specifically identifiable intangible asset and
other amortization158 98 42 
Transaction and integration costs related to
mergers, acquisitions and divestitures25 29 34 
Total$5,207 $5,219 $5,402