Derivative Instruments (Non Hedging Derivatives and Embedded Derivatives Effect on Income Statement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	$ (126)	$ 302
Interest credited	(141)	(146)
Gain Loss On Investments Related To Change In Fair Value Of Derivatives Excluding Embedded Derivatives	(90)	(51)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(73)	32
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swaps
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(52)	(70)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Financial Futures
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	7	(10)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Currency Swap [Member]
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	7	9
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Currency Forwards
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(23)	(8)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Consumer Price Index Swap [Member]
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	29	18
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Credit Default Swaps
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(58)	20
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Equity Options
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	0	(10)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Embedded Derivatives In Modified Coinsurance Or Funds Withheld Arrangements
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	(33)	50
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Embedded Derivatives In Indexed Annuity [Member]
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Interest credited	(36)	(14)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Embedded Derivatives In Variable Annuity [Member]
Income Affect Of Non Hedging Derivatives [Line Items]
Total investment related gains (losses), net	$ 14	$ 19