v3.26.3
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs - Rollforward of DSI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Other assets, including restricted cash $ 8,874   $ 8,885
Deferred Sale Inducements      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 323 $ 440  
Capitalization 0 0  
Amortization expense (34) (42)  
Other, including foreign exchange (1) (63)  
Balance, end of year 288 335  
Other reconciling items 4,222 4,289  
Other assets, including restricted cash 4,510 4,624  
Deferred Sale Inducements | Individual Retirement      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 182 218  
Capitalization 0 0  
Amortization expense (23) (28)  
Other, including foreign exchange 0 0  
Balance, end of year 159 190  
Deferred Sale Inducements | Group Retirement      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 140 152  
Capitalization 0 0  
Amortization expense (11) (9)  
Other, including foreign exchange 0 0  
Balance, end of year 129 143  
Deferred Sale Inducements | Corporate & Other      
Movement in Deferred Sales Inducements [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of year 1 70  
Capitalization 0 0  
Amortization expense 0 (5)  
Other, including foreign exchange (1) (63)  
Balance, end of year $ 0 $ 2