Investments (Schedule Of Increase (Decrease) In Payables For Collateral On Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments
Collateral payable for derivative investments	$ 1,552	$ (2,140)
Securities pledged under securities lending agreements	(8)	59
Investments pledged for FHLBI	(210)
Total increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments	$ 1,334	$ (2,081)

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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