Reinsurance (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Reinsurance [Abstract]
Schedule Of Assets In Support Of Reserves	As ofAs of September 30,December 31, 20212020 Fixed maturity AFS securities $ 1,114 $ 1,531 Trading securities 3,096 3,357 Equity securities 27 17 Mortgage loans on real estate 792 832 Derivative investments 86 103 Other investments 251 167 Cash and invested cash 207 92 Accrued investment income 36 42 Other assets 25 3 Total $ 5,634 $ 6,144

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