| **Investments (Components of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions** | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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| **Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]**                                                                            |           |           |   |   |
| Total fixed maturity securities available-for-sale                                                                              | $ 11           | $ 6            | $ 103 | $ 20 |
| Corporate and other bonds                                                                                                       |           |           |   |   |
| **Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]**                                                                            |           |           |   |   |
| Total fixed maturity securities available-for-sale                                                                              | (1)            | 6              | 90 | 12 |
| Asset-backed                                                                                                                    |           |           |   |   |
| **Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]**                                                                            |           |           |   |   |
| Total fixed maturity securities available-for-sale                                                                              | $ 12           | $ 0            | $ 13 | $ 8 |

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Amount of other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) on investment in debt security, recognized in earnings.
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