v3.26.1
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs - Rollforward of DSI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Other assets, including restricted cash $ 8,785   $ 8,885
Deferred Sale Inducements      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 323 $ 440  
Capitalization 1 1  
Amortization expense (13) (15)  
Other, including foreign exchange (1)    
Balance, end of year 310 426  
Other reconciling items 4,711 1,616  
Other assets, including restricted cash 5,021 2,042  
Deferred Sale Inducements | Individual Retirement      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 182 218  
Capitalization 1 1  
Amortization expense (9) (10)  
Other, including foreign exchange 0    
Balance, end of year 174 209  
Deferred Sale Inducements | Group Retirement      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 140 152  
Capitalization 0 0  
Amortization expense (4) (3)  
Other, including foreign exchange 0    
Balance, end of year 136 149  
Deferred Sale Inducements | Corporate & Other      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 1 70  
Capitalization 0 0  
Amortization expense 0 (2)  
Other, including foreign exchange (1)    
Balance, end of year $ 0 $ 68