Investments - Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	$ (1,925)
Amount recognized for:
Insurance reserves	113
DAC and DSI	93
Reclassification of noncontrolling interest	2
Amounts recognized	208
Deferred income taxes	365
Increase in unrealized net capital gains and losses, after-tax	(1,352)
EMA limited partnerships
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	1
Investments classified as held for sale
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	(573)
Fixed income securities
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	(1,353)
Short-term investments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	0
Derivative instruments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	$ 0