Reinsurance - Variable Annuity Reinsurance Agreement (Details) - Variable Annuity - Berkshire Hathway Life Insurance Company Of Nebraska - USD ($) $ in Billions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2013
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items]
Reinsurance, Reinsured Risk, Percentage		100.00%
Remaining overall limit under reinsurance agreement	$ 3.0
Market risk benefits reinsurance recoverable, including IBNR and outstanding claims, less premiums due \| Collateralization risk \| Secured
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items]
Concentration percentage	100.00%

Amount remaining of overall limit to claims covered under ceded reinsurance agreement.

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