SCHEDULE II - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT (Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets
Derivative investments	$ 5,437	$ 3,109
Other investments	4,292	3,984
Cash and invested cash	2,612	1,708	$ 2,563	$ 2,345
Other assets	18,036	15,960
Total assets	387,301	365,948
Liabilities
Short-term debt	300
Long-term debt	6,325	6,682
Payables for collateral on investments	8,946	6,222
Other liabilities	13,819	13,823
Total liabilities	367,029	343,249
Contingencies and Commitments
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock - 10,000,000 shares authorized
Common stock - 800,000,000 shares authorized	4,735	5,082
Retained earnings	9,096	8,686
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,441	8,931
Total stockholders' equity	20,272	22,699	19,689
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	387,301	365,948
Parent Company [Member]
Assets
Investments in subsidiaries	24,689	27,677
Other investments	761	933
Cash and invested cash	203	114	$ 577	$ 420
Loans and accrued interest to subsidiaries	3,194	2,960
Other assets	159	83
Total assets	29,006	31,767
Liabilities
Common stock dividends payable	80	81
Derivative investments liability	425	552
Short-term debt	300
Long-term debt	6,325	6,682
Loans from subsidiaries	1,247	1,424
Other liabilities	357	329
Total liabilities	8,734	9,068
Contingencies and Commitments
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock - 10,000,000 shares authorized
Common stock - 800,000,000 shares authorized	4,735	5,082
Retained earnings	9,096	8,686
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,441	8,931
Total stockholders' equity	20,272	22,699
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 29,006	$ 31,767