Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 5,740	$ 3,445	$ (1,637)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities with no credit impairment net of tax expense (benefit) of: $(843), $(573), and $414 for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively	(7,223)	(2,080)	1,419
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation ) on securities with credit impairment, net of tax expense (benefit) of: $(1), $1, and $1 for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively	(2)	3	4
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,225)	(2,077)	1,423
Comprehensive income (loss)	(1,485)	1,368	(214)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	43	262	(3)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc.	$ (1,528)	$ 1,106	$ (211)