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Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net, Recorded in Other Comprehensive Income

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Gain (loss) on hedging derivative instrument or the foreign currency transaction gain (loss) on the nonderivative hedging instrument designated as a hedge of a net investment in foreign operations related to hedge ineffectiveness, which is included in earnings in the period.

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Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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Amount of the increase (decrease) in fair value of the hedged item in a fair value hedge recognized in the income statement.

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Amount of gain (loss) on derivative instrument designated and qualifying as fair value hedge included in assessment of hedge effectiveness, recognized in earnings.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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The amount of net gains or losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges reclassified during the period to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income upon the hedged transaction affecting earnings.

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Net gain (loss) relating to components of the gain (loss) on the fair value hedging instrument excluded from the assessment of fair value hedge effectiveness. Recognized in earnings.

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The net gain (loss) during the reporting period due to ineffectiveness in foreign currency cash flow hedges. Recognized in earnings.

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Amount of cumulative increase (decrease) in fair value of hedged asset in fair value hedge, attributable to hedged risk.

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Amount before tax, after reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).

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Amount, after tax, of cumulative translation adjustment attributable to gain (loss) on foreign currency derivatives that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity.

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Amount of net unrealized gain (loss) related to the change in fair value of foreign currency exchange rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income to the extent that the cash flow hedge is determined to be effective.

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	$ (7,250,000,000)	$ 1,785,000,000	$ (13,805,000,000)	$ (837,000,000)
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax	25,000,000		25,000,000		$ 1,000,000
Amount of Ineffectiveness on Net Investment Hedges	0	0	0	0
Cash flow hedges \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Foreign currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness		0		0
Foreign currency swap gains (losses)		88,000,000		57,000,000
Foreign currency swap gain (loss) reclassified to income		27,000,000		27,000,000
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Foreign currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net, Recorded in Other Comprehensive Income	65,000,000	0	9,000,000	0
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Foreign currency swaps \| Investment related gains (losses)
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	242,000,000		333,000,000
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	(252,000,000)		(347,000,000)
Derivative, Fair Value Hedge, Included in Effectiveness, Gain (Loss)	(10,000,000)		(14,000,000)
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net	0		0
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Amortization Approach	0		0
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Foreign currency swaps \| Available-for-sale Securities
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)	(441,000,000)		(441,000,000)		0
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Foreign currency swaps \| Interest sensitive contract liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)	93,000,000		93,000,000		0
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Interest rate swaps \| Investment related gains (losses)
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	(5,000,000)		(77,000,000)
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	18,000,000		93,000,000
Derivative, Fair Value Hedge, Included in Effectiveness, Gain (Loss)	13,000,000		16,000,000
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net	0		0
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Amortization Approach	0		0
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Interest rate swaps \| Interest sensitive contract liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)	93,000,000		93,000,000		0
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Foreign currency forwards
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net, Recorded in Other Comprehensive Income	16,000,000	4,000,000	(57,000,000)	4,000,000
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Foreign currency forwards \| Investment related gains (losses)
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	201,000,000	(13,000,000)	328,000,000	205,000,000
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	(232,000,000)	29,000,000	(358,000,000)	(188,000,000)
Derivative, Fair Value Hedge, Included in Effectiveness, Gain (Loss)	(31,000,000)	16,000,000	(30,000,000)	17,000,000
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net	0	0	1,000,000	0
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Amortization Approach	16,000,000	0	30,000,000	0
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Foreign currency forwards \| Available-for-sale Securities
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)	(354,000,000)		(354,000,000)		(136,000,000)
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Foreign currency forwards \| Mortgage Loans, Net
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)	0		0		(44,000,000)
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	23,000,000	0	25,000,000	(2,000,000)
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract \| Investment related gains (losses)
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	(335,000,000)	5,000,000	(494,000,000)	(31,000,000)
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	298,000,000	(9,000,000)	495,000,000	32,000,000
Derivative, Fair Value Hedge, Included in Effectiveness, Gain (Loss)	(37,000,000)	(4,000,000)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net	0	0	0	0
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Amortization Approach	0	0	0	0
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract \| Interest sensitive contract benefits
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	15,000,000	5,000,000	25,000,000	6,000,000
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	(14,000,000)	(4,000,000)	(23,000,000)	(5,000,000)
Derivative, Fair Value Hedge, Included in Effectiveness, Gain (Loss)	1,000,000	1,000,000	2,000,000	1,000,000
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net	0	0	0	0
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Amortization Approach	0	$ 0	0	$ 0
Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Derivatives designated as hedges \| Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract \| Interest sensitive contract liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)	$ 495,000,000		$ 495,000,000		$ 121,000,000