v3.26.1
Equity (Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) in AOCI on AFS Fixed Maturity Securities with Allowance for Credit Losses and All Other Investments) (Details)
$ in Millions
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance $ 32,787
Ending Balance 31,935
Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturity Securities on Which an Allowance for Credit Losses has been Recorded  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance (4)
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period 21
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (5)
Reclassification due to allowance for credit losses recorded during the period 2
Ending Balance 14
Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) on All Other Investments  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance (26,641)
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period (5,531)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income 1,035
Reclassification due to allowance for credit losses recorded during the period (2)
Ending Balance (31,139)
Reinsurance Recoverables  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance (168)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses 64
Ending Balance (104)
Future Policy Benefits, Policyholders’ Account Balances and Reinsurance Payables  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance 623
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses (110)
Ending Balance 513
Policyholders’ Dividends  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance 1,064
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses 244
Ending Balance 1,308
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance 6,337
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period 1,162
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (217)
Reclassification due to allowance for credit losses recorded during the period 0
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses (42)
Ending Balance 7,240
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance (18,789)
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period (4,348)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income 813
Reclassification due to allowance for credit losses recorded during the period 0
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses 156
Ending Balance $ (22,168)