STATUTORY NET INCOME AND SURPLUS AND DIVIDEND RESTRICTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended										12 Months Ended			13 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021
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Statutory net income (loss)											$ 159	$ 2,045	$ (768)
Statutory surplus		$ 1,011									$ 722	$ 1,011
PAI
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Return of capital	$ 306				$ 3,813
Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation ("PALAC")
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Dividends and distributions surplus restriction											10.00%
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Dividends paid with approval of regulatory agency		373	$ 1,120			$ 188	$ 192	$ 188	$ 192	$ 173				$ 207
Dividends paid, return of capital		$ 77		$ 2,694