Realized Gain (Loss) (Schedule Of Realized Gain (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Realized gain (loss) related to certain investments
Intent to sell impairments	$ (624)		$ (624)
Realized gain (loss) on equity securities	(13)	$ (21)	(27)	$ (19)
Realized gain (loss) on the mark-to-market on certain instruments	(164)	2	(274)	(11)
Indexed product derivative results	(49)	29	(203)	138
Derivative results	(896)	1,099	(1,373)	1,172
Other realized gain (loss)	10	(1)	(1)	(6)
Total realized gain (loss)	(1,784)	1,101	(2,612)	1,282
Intent to sell impairments, unrealized gain position			473
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate [Member]
Realized gain (loss) related to certain investments
Credit loss benefit (expense)	(3)	(4)	(7)	14
Realized gain (loss) on the mark-to-market on certain instruments	(3)	(14)	(1)	(17)
Reinsurance Related Assets [Member]
Realized gain (loss) related to certain investments
Credit loss benefit (expense)	(3)	4	(4)	3
Fixed Maturity AFS Securities [Member]
Realized gain (loss) related to certain investments
AFS securities. Gross gains	8	3	34	5
AFS securities. Gross losses	(51)	(6)	(117)	(9)
Credit loss benefit (expense)	1	(4)	(16)	(5)
Equity Securities [Member]
Realized gain (loss) related to certain investments
Realized gain (loss) on equity securities	$ (13)	$ (18)	$ (27)	$ (14)