Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (Details) - Commitments - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees [Abstract]
Unfunded commitments to private equity limited partnerships, real estate partnerships and others	$ 1,760	$ 1,660

The amount of unfunded commitments to private equity limited partnerships, real estate partnerships and others in which the Company invests.

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