Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Percent of fixed maturities for which a pricing service estimates fair value	98.00%	98.00%
Fair value of the fixed maturities for which the Company used an internal pricing matrix	$ 146	$ 127
Fair value of the fixed maturities for which the Company received a broker quote	$ 101	$ 77

The fair value of the fixed maturities for which the Company used an internal pricing matrix in determining fair value.

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