DAC AND POLICYHOLDER BONUS INTEREST CREDITS - Rollforward of DAC Credits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Changes in the deferred asset for contractholder bonus interest credits
Balance, beginning of year	$ 405	$ 431	$ 448
Amortization charged to income	(44)	(26)	(17)
Balance, end of year	$ 361	$ 405	$ 431

Amount of amortization expense (reversal of expense) for deferred sales inducement cost.

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