Investments (Schedule Of Increase (Decrease) In Payables For Collateral On Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments
Collateral payable for derivative investments	$ (2,280)	$ 1,415
Securities pledged under securities lending agreements	58	112
Investments pledged for FHLBI	800	450
Total increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments	$ (1,422)	$ 1,977

The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to securities pledged for Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.

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