Gain (Loss) On Fixed Maturity Securities Related To Funds Withheld Liability

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Investment Gains, Gross

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Net Loss Related To Expected Novation Of Coinsurance Agreement

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Increase in the fair value of the embedded derivative or group of embedded derivatives included in earnings in the period.

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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment.

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Investments - Investment Gains (Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock held as of September 30, 2022 and 2021	$ (96)	$ 22	$ (166)	$ 657
Net loss related to the expected novation of a coinsurance agreement	35
Loss on fixed maturity securities supporting the funds withheld liability	59
Gain on embedded derivative	24
Nonredeemable Preferred Stock
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock held as of September 30, 2022 and 2021	(2)	(2)	(109)	15
Fixed maturity securities
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Gross gains	23	50	94	159
Gross losses	(134)	(28)	(222)	(68)
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock held as of September 30, 2022 and 2021	(111)	22	(128)	91
Equity securities
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock held as of September 30, 2022 and 2021	(2)	(2)	(111)	17
Derivative instruments
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock held as of September 30, 2022 and 2021	24	2	79	7
Short term investments and other
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock held as of September 30, 2022 and 2021	(7)		(6)	(13)
Altium Packaging
Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses) recognized due to the change in fair value of non-redeemable preferred stock held as of September 30, 2022 and 2021				$ 555