Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Deferred Reinsurance, Deferred Sales Inducements and Value of Business Acquired (DRL) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2026 |
Mar. 31, 2025 |
|
| Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
| Balance EOP | $ 1,226 | $ 1,318 |
| Retirement | ||
| Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
| Balance BOP | 248 | 280 |
| Amortization | (7) | (8) |
| Balance EOP | 241 | 272 |
| U.S. Legacy Products | Guaranteed Universal Life | ||
| Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
| Balance BOP | 932 | 969 |
| Amortization | (10) | (9) |
| Balance EOP | 922 | 960 |
| Total | ||
| Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
| Balance BOP | 1,180 | 1,249 |
| Amortization | (17) | (17) |
| Balance EOP | 1,163 | 1,232 |
| Other businesses | ||
| Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | ||
| Balance EOP | $ 63 | $ 86 |