Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 954	$ 6,229	$ 3,679
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities with no credit impairment net of tax expense (benefit) of: $201, $(917), and $(594) for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively	1,697	(7,507)	(2,144)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities with credit impairment, net of tax expense (benefit) of: $(7), $(1), and $1 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively	(26)	(2)	3
Change in current discount rate related to reserve for future policy benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(41), $361 and $110 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively	(146)	1,303	397
Change in non-performance risk on market risk benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(265), $407 and $(92) for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively	(955)	1,468	(332)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	570	(4,738)	(2,076)
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,524	1,491	1,603
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	20	43	262
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc.	$ 1,504	$ 1,448	$ 1,341