Future Policy Benefits (Rollforward of Unpaid Claims) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
6 Months Ended | |
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Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
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| Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward] | ||
| Balance, beginning of period | $ 11,956 | $ 11,698 |
| Less: Reinsurance recoverables | 1,946 | 2,004 |
| Net balance, beginning of period | 10,010 | 9,694 |
| Incurred related to: | ||
| Current period | 10,661 | 10,701 |
| Prior periods (1) | (239) | (161) |
| Total incurred | 10,422 | 10,540 |
| Paid related to: | ||
| Current period | (6,198) | (6,188) |
| Prior periods | (3,904) | (3,915) |
| Total paid | (10,102) | (10,103) |
| Net balance, end of period | 10,330 | 10,131 |
| Add: Reinsurance recoverables | 2,082 | 2,172 |
| Balance, end of period (included in FPBs and other policy-related balances) | $ 12,412 | $ 12,303 |
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- Definition The amount needed to reflect the estimated ultimate cost of settling claims relating to insured events that have occurred on or before the balance sheet date, whether or not reported to the insurer at that date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of payments to settle claims incurred in the current period and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of payments to settle claims incurred in prior periods and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of expense (reversal of expense) for claims incurred and costs incurred in the claim settlement process. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Liability as of the balance sheet date for amounts representing estimated cost of settling unpaid claims under the terms of the underlying insurance policies, less estimated reinsurance recoveries on such claims. This includes an estimate for claims which have been incurred but not reported. Claim adjustment expenses represent the costs estimated to be incurred in the settlement of unpaid claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of payments to settle insured claims and pay costs incurred in the claims settlement process. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount, after valuation allowance, recoverable under reinsurance contracts including premium paid under reinsurance contracts. Examples include, but are not limited to, settled and unsettled claims, incurred but not reported losses, loss adjustment expense, premium paid, policy benefits and policy reserves. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of expense for claims incurred in the current reporting period and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of expense (reversal of expense) for claims incurred in prior reporting periods and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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