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Fair value before effect of credit spread as of the balance sheet date of credit risk derivative assets, net of credit risk derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized on the balance sheet.

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Fair value of credit risk derivative asset after deduction of credit risk derivative liability.

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Amount of credit risk valuation adjustment to derivative liabilities to properly reflect the credit quality of the entity.

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Derivatives - CDS Spread and Components of Credit Derivative Assets (Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Credit Derivatives
Fair value of credit derivatives before effect of AG credit spread	$ (32)	$ (40)
Plus: Effect of AG credit spread	18	25
Net fair value of credit derivatives	$ (14)	$ (15)
Five-year CDS spread \| AGC
Credit Derivatives
Quoted price of CDS contract (as a percent)	0.68%	0.69%	0.70%	0.75%
One-year CDS spread \| AGC
Credit Derivatives
Quoted price of CDS contract (as a percent)	0.23%	0.23%	0.24%	0.25%