Derivatives and Hedge Accounting - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Credit derivatives:
Collateral posted	$ 3,400		$ 3,400		$ 2,900
Collateral obtained from third parties for derivative transactions	2,600		2,600		2,000
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) adjustment related to net investment hedge relationships	41	$ 137	8	$ 444
Par value of hybrid securities	42		42		42
Maximum
Credit derivatives:
Fair value of hybrid securities	1		1		1
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features
Credit derivatives:
Collateral posted	33		33		34
Additional collateral postings and termination payments	6		6
Aggregate fair value of net liability position	$ 33		$ 33		$ 32

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Amount, before tax, of increase (decrease) in the cumulative translation adjustment from 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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