10-Q Filing

LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP CIK: 59558 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000059558-24-000065`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241031
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	lnc-20240930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 198 Income Statement 248 Cash Flow Statement 172 Stockholders Equity 28

Balance Sheet 198 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at fair value	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterest`	$90.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at fair value	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterest`	$90.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at fair value	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterest`	$88.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at fair value	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterest`	$88.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Amortized Cost	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostExcludingAccruedInterestBeforeAllowanceForCreditLoss`	$97.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Amortized Cost	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostExcludingAccruedInterestBeforeAllowanceForCreditLoss`	$97.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Trading securities	`TradingSecuritiesDebt`	$2.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Trading securities	`TradingSecuritiesDebt`	$2.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Amortized Cost	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostExcludingAccruedInterestBeforeAllowanceForCreditLoss`	$97.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Trading securities	`TradingSecuritiesDebt`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Trading securities	`TradingSecuritiesDebt`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Amortized Cost	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostExcludingAccruedInterestBeforeAllowanceForCreditLoss`	$97.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$21.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Equity securities	`EquitySecuritiesFvNi`	$306.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Equity securities	`EquitySecuritiesFvNi`	$306.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$25.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Equity securities	`EquitySecuritiesFvNi`	$293.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Equity securities	`EquitySecuritiesFvNi`	$293.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$21.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$25.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$39.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$19.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$19.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$48.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$48.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$22.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$22.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Losses	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAmortizedCostAllowanceForCreditLossExcludingAccruedInterest`	$39.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance for credit losses	`FinancingReceivableExcludingAccruedInterestAfterAllowanceForCreditLoss`	$18.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance for credit losses	`FinancingReceivableExcludingAccruedInterestAfterAllowanceForCreditLoss`	$18.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance for credit losses	`FinancingReceivableExcludingAccruedInterestAfterAllowanceForCreditLoss`	$20.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance for credit losses	`FinancingReceivableExcludingAccruedInterestAfterAllowanceForCreditLoss`	$20.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Fair value	`LoansReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$263.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Fair value	`LoansReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$263.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Fair value	`LoansReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$288.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Fair value	`LoansReceivableFairValueDisclosure`	$288.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Policy loans	`LoansInsurancePolicy`	$2.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Policy loans	`LoansInsurancePolicy`	$2.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Policy loans	`LoansInsurancePolicy`	$2.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Policy loans	`LoansInsurancePolicy`	$2.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative investments	`DerivativeAssets`	$6.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative investments	`DerivativeAssets`	$6.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative investments	`DerivativeAssets`	$9.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative investments	`DerivativeAssets`	$9.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Other investments	`OtherInvestments`	$5.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Other investments	`OtherInvestments`	$5.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Other investments	`OtherInvestments`	$5.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Other investments	`OtherInvestments`	$5.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total investments	`Investments`	$131.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Total investments	`Investments`	$131.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total investments	`Investments`	$124.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Total investments	`Investments`	$124.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and invested cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	40,000.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	40,000.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and invested cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and invested cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and invested cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and invested cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and invested cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$6.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and invested cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$6.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	40,000.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	40,000.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and invested cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	40,000.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	40,000.00	shares	Point-in-time
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements	`DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsValueOfBusinessAcquiredAndDeferredSalesInducements`	$12.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements	`DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsValueOfBusinessAcquiredAndDeferredSalesInducements`	$12.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements	`DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsValueOfBusinessAcquiredAndDeferredSalesInducements`	$12.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	40,000.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock - outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	40,000.00	shares	Point-in-time
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired and deferred sales inducements	`DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsValueOfBusinessAcquiredAndDeferredSalesInducements`	$12.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance for credit losses	`ReinsuranceRecoverables`	$29.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance for credit losses	`ReinsuranceRecoverables`	$29.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance for credit losses	`ReinsuranceRecoverables`	$29.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance for credit losses	`ReinsuranceRecoverables`	$29.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Deposit assets, net of allowance for credit losses	`DepositAssets`	$30.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	169.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	169.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Deposit assets, net of allowance for credit losses	`DepositAssets`	$30.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	170.34M	shares	Point-in-time
Deposit assets, net of allowance for credit losses	`DepositAssets`	$28.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Deposit assets, net of allowance for credit losses	`DepositAssets`	$28.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	170.34M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	169.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	170.34M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	170.34M	shares	Point-in-time
Market risk benefit assets	`MarketRiskBenefitAssetAmount`	$3.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Market risk benefit assets	`MarketRiskBenefitAssetAmount`	$3.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	170.19M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	170.19M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	169.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	169.66M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	169.66M	shares	Point-in-time
Market risk benefit assets	`MarketRiskBenefitAssetAmount`	$4.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Market risk benefit assets	`MarketRiskBenefitAssetAmount`	$4.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	169.63M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	169.63M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	169.22M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	169.22M	shares	Point-in-time
Accrued investment income	`AccruedInvestmentIncomeReceivable`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued investment income	`AccruedInvestmentIncomeReceivable`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued investment income	`AccruedInvestmentIncomeReceivable`	$1.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued investment income	`AccruedInvestmentIncomeReceivable`	$1.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssets`	$8.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssets`	$8.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssets`	$9.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssets`	$9.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Separate account assets	`SeparateAccountAssets`	$158.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Separate account assets	`SeparateAccountAssets`	$158.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Separate account assets	`SeparateAccountAssets`	$171.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Separate account assets	`SeparateAccountAssets`	$171.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$396.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$396.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$372.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$372.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Policyholder account balances	`PolicyholderFunds`	$120.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Policyholder account balances	`PolicyholderFunds`	$120.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Policyholder account balances	`PolicyholderFunds`	$125.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Policyholder account balances	`PolicyholderFunds`	$125.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Future contract benefits	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$41.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Future contract benefits	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$41.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Future contract benefits	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$39.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Future contract benefits	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$39.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Funds withheld reinsurance liabilities	`FundsHeldUnderReinsuranceAgreementsLiability`	$17.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Funds withheld reinsurance liabilities	`FundsHeldUnderReinsuranceAgreementsLiability`	$17.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Funds withheld reinsurance liabilities	`FundsHeldUnderReinsuranceAgreementsLiability`	$17.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Funds withheld reinsurance liabilities	`FundsHeldUnderReinsuranceAgreementsLiability`	$17.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Market risk benefit liabilities	`MarketRiskBenefitLiabilityAmount`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Market risk benefit liabilities	`MarketRiskBenefitLiabilityAmount`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Market risk benefit liabilities	`MarketRiskBenefitLiabilityAmount`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Market risk benefit liabilities	`MarketRiskBenefitLiabilityAmount`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred front-end loads	`DeferredFrontEndLoads`	$6.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred front-end loads	`DeferredFrontEndLoads`	$6.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred front-end loads	`DeferredFrontEndLoads`	$5.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred front-end loads	`DeferredFrontEndLoads`	$5.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Payables for collateral on investments	`DepositsReceivedForSecuritiesLoanedAtCarryingValue`	$8.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Payables for collateral on investments	`DepositsReceivedForSecuritiesLoanedAtCarryingValue`	$8.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Payables for collateral on investments	`DepositsReceivedForSecuritiesLoanedAtCarryingValue`	$10.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Payables for collateral on investments	`DepositsReceivedForSecuritiesLoanedAtCarryingValue`	$10.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$300.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$300.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$250.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$250.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebt`	$5.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebt`	$5.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebt`	$5.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebt`	$5.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilities`	$7.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilities`	$7.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilities`	$7.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilities`	$7.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Separate account liabilities	`SeparateAccountsLiability`	$158.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Separate account liabilities	`SeparateAccountsLiability`	$171.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Separate account liabilities	`SeparateAccountsLiability`	$171.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Separate account liabilities	`SeparateAccountsLiability`	$158.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$387.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$387.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$365.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$365.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Contingencies and Commitments (See Note 14)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Contingencies and Commitments (See Note 14)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Contingencies and Commitments (See Note 14)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Contingencies and Commitments (See Note 14)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$4.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$4.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$4.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValueOutstanding`	$4.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$6.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$6.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$4.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$4.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$372.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$396.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$372.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$396.84B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 248 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Insurance premiums	`PremiumsEarnedExcludingInsuranceCommissionsAndFeesNet`	$4.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Insurance premiums	`PremiumsEarnedExcludingInsuranceCommissionsAndFeesNet`	$4.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Insurance premiums	`PremiumsEarnedExcludingInsuranceCommissionsAndFeesNet`	$1.57B	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance premiums	`PremiumsEarnedExcludingInsuranceCommissionsAndFeesNet`	$1.57B	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance premiums	`PremiumsEarnedExcludingInsuranceCommissionsAndFeesNet`	$4.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Insurance premiums	`PremiumsEarnedExcludingInsuranceCommissionsAndFeesNet`	$4.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Insurance premiums	`PremiumsEarnedExcludingInsuranceCommissionsAndFeesNet`	$1.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Insurance premiums	`PremiumsEarnedExcludingInsuranceCommissionsAndFeesNet`	$1.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Fee income	`InsuranceCommissionsAndFees`	$1.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Fee income	`InsuranceCommissionsAndFees`	$1.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Fee income	`InsuranceCommissionsAndFees`	$1.35B	USD	1 Quarter
Fee income	`InsuranceCommissionsAndFees`	$1.35B	USD	1 Quarter
Fee income	`InsuranceCommissionsAndFees`	$4.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Fee income	`InsuranceCommissionsAndFees`	$4.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Fee income	`InsuranceCommissionsAndFees`	$4.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Fee income	`InsuranceCommissionsAndFees`	$4.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net investment income	`NetInvestmentIncome`	$1.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment income	`NetInvestmentIncome`	$1.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment income	`NetInvestmentIncome`	$4.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net investment income	`NetInvestmentIncome`	$4.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net investment income	`NetInvestmentIncome`	$4.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net investment income	`NetInvestmentIncome`	$4.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net investment income	`NetInvestmentIncome`	$1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment income	`NetInvestmentIncome`	$1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Realized gain (loss)	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-3.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized gain (loss)	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-3.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized gain (loss)	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-453.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized gain (loss)	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-453.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized gain (loss)	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-431.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized gain (loss)	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-201.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized gain (loss)	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-201.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized gain (loss)	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-431.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other revenues	`OtherIncome`	$637.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other revenues	`OtherIncome`	$637.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other revenues	`OtherIncome`	$233.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other revenues	`OtherIncome`	$233.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other revenues	`OtherIncome`	$165.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other revenues	`OtherIncome`	$165.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other revenues	`OtherIncome`	$680.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other revenues	`OtherIncome`	$680.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$13.38B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$13.38B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$4.20B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$4.20B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$10.95B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$4.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$4.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$10.95B	USD	3 Qtrs
Benefits	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$5.95B	USD	3 Qtrs
Benefits	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$5.95B	USD	3 Qtrs
Benefits	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$1.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Benefits	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$1.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Benefits	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$2.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Benefits	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$2.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Benefits	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$6.63B	USD	3 Qtrs
Benefits	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$6.63B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest credited	`InterestCreditedToPolicyholdersAccountBalances`	$831.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest credited	`InterestCreditedToPolicyholdersAccountBalances`	$831.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest credited	`InterestCreditedToPolicyholdersAccountBalances`	$880.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest credited	`InterestCreditedToPolicyholdersAccountBalances`	$880.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest credited	`InterestCreditedToPolicyholdersAccountBalances`	$2.42B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest credited	`InterestCreditedToPolicyholdersAccountBalances`	$2.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest credited	`InterestCreditedToPolicyholdersAccountBalances`	$2.42B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest credited	`InterestCreditedToPolicyholdersAccountBalances`	$2.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$-657.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$-657.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$2.83B	USD	3 Qtrs
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$2.83B	USD	3 Qtrs
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$1.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$1.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Policyholder liability remeasurement (gain) loss	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitRemeasurementGainLoss`	$166.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Policyholder liability remeasurement (gain) loss	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitRemeasurementGainLoss`	$-159.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Policyholder liability remeasurement (gain) loss	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitRemeasurementGainLoss`	$-159.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Policyholder liability remeasurement (gain) loss	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitRemeasurementGainLoss`	$166.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Policyholder liability remeasurement (gain) loss	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitRemeasurementGainLoss`	$50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Policyholder liability remeasurement (gain) loss	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitRemeasurementGainLoss`	$50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Policyholder liability remeasurement (gain) loss	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitRemeasurementGainLoss`	$68.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Policyholder liability remeasurement (gain) loss	`LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitRemeasurementGainLoss`	$68.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Commissions and other expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$1.37B	USD	1 Quarter
Commissions and other expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$1.37B	USD	1 Quarter
Commissions and other expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$1.30B	USD	1 Quarter
Commissions and other expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$1.30B	USD	1 Quarter
Commissions and other expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$4.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Commissions and other expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$4.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Commissions and other expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$4.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Commissions and other expenses	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$4.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest and debt expense	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$250.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest and debt expense	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$86.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest and debt expense	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$86.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest and debt expense	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$250.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest and debt expense	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$84.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest and debt expense	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$253.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest and debt expense	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$253.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest and debt expense	`InterestExpenseDebt`	$84.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`BenefitsLossesAndExpenses`	$11.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total expenses	`BenefitsLossesAndExpenses`	$11.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total expenses	`BenefitsLossesAndExpenses`	$3.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`BenefitsLossesAndExpenses`	$3.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`BenefitsLossesAndExpenses`	$4.81B	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`BenefitsLossesAndExpenses`	$4.81B	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`BenefitsLossesAndExpenses`	$10.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total expenses	`BenefitsLossesAndExpenses`	$10.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$466.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$466.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.92B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-703.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-703.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.92B	USD	3 Qtrs
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$181.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$181.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-17.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-17.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$334.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$334.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-175.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-175.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-528.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-528.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$853.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$853.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$483.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$483.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized investment gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$-2.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized investment gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$-2.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized investment gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized investment gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized investment gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$-1.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized investment gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$-1.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Unrealized investment gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$1.69B	USD	1 Quarter
Unrealized investment gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossUnrealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$1.69B	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit non-performance risk gain (loss)	`OciMarketRiskBenefitInstrumentSpecificCreditRiskGainLossAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$844.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit non-performance risk gain (loss)	`OciMarketRiskBenefitInstrumentSpecificCreditRiskGainLossAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$844.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit non-performance risk gain (loss)	`OciMarketRiskBenefitInstrumentSpecificCreditRiskGainLossAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$742.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Market risk benefit non-performance risk gain (loss)	`OciMarketRiskBenefitInstrumentSpecificCreditRiskGainLossAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$742.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Market risk benefit non-performance risk gain (loss)	`OciMarketRiskBenefitInstrumentSpecificCreditRiskGainLossAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$-372.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit non-performance risk gain (loss)	`OciMarketRiskBenefitInstrumentSpecificCreditRiskGainLossAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$-372.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit non-performance risk gain (loss)	`OciMarketRiskBenefitInstrumentSpecificCreditRiskGainLossAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$289.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Market risk benefit non-performance risk gain (loss)	`OciMarketRiskBenefitInstrumentSpecificCreditRiskGainLossAfterAdjustmentsTax`	$289.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Policyholder liability discount rate remeasurement gain (loss)	`OciLiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitGainLossAfterReclassificationAdjustmentTaxParent`	$-364.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Policyholder liability discount rate remeasurement gain (loss)	`OciLiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitGainLossAfterReclassificationAdjustmentTaxParent`	$-364.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Policyholder liability discount rate remeasurement gain (loss)	`OciLiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitGainLossAfterReclassificationAdjustmentTaxParent`	$165.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Policyholder liability discount rate remeasurement gain (loss)	`OciLiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitGainLossAfterReclassificationAdjustmentTaxParent`	$165.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Policyholder liability discount rate remeasurement gain (loss)	`OciLiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitGainLossAfterReclassificationAdjustmentTaxParent`	$-274.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Policyholder liability discount rate remeasurement gain (loss)	`OciLiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitGainLossAfterReclassificationAdjustmentTaxParent`	$-274.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Policyholder liability discount rate remeasurement gain (loss)	`OciLiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitGainLossAfterReclassificationAdjustmentTaxParent`	$373.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Policyholder liability discount rate remeasurement gain (loss)	`OciLiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitGainLossAfterReclassificationAdjustmentTaxParent`	$373.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Funded status of employee benefit plans	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Funded status of employee benefit plans	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Funded status of employee benefit plans	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Funded status of employee benefit plans	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Funded status of employee benefit plans	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Funded status of employee benefit plans	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Funded status of employee benefit plans	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Funded status of employee benefit plans	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.69B	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.69B	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$794.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$794.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.38B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.38B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-2.52B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-2.52B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-528.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-528.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$853.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$483.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$483.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$853.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Preferred stock dividends declared	`PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Preferred stock dividends declared	`PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Preferred stock dividends declared	`PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Preferred stock dividends declared	`PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments`	$71.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Preferred stock dividends declared	`PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments`	$71.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Preferred stock dividends declared	`PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments`	$80.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Preferred stock dividends declared	`PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments`	$80.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Preferred stock dividends declared	`PreferredStockDividendsAndOtherAdjustments`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred units of LNC stock in our deferred compensation plans	`UndistributedEarningsLossAllocatedToParticipatingSecuritiesBasic`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred units of LNC stock in our deferred compensation plans	`UndistributedEarningsLossAllocatedToParticipatingSecuritiesBasic`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred units of LNC stock in our deferred compensation plans	`UndistributedEarningsLossAllocatedToParticipatingSecuritiesBasic`	$-3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred units of LNC stock in our deferred compensation plans	`UndistributedEarningsLossAllocatedToParticipatingSecuritiesBasic`	$-3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred units of LNC stock in our deferred compensation plans	`UndistributedEarningsLossAllocatedToParticipatingSecuritiesBasic`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred units of LNC stock in our deferred compensation plans	`UndistributedEarningsLossAllocatedToParticipatingSecuritiesBasic`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred units of LNC stock in our deferred compensation plans	`UndistributedEarningsLossAllocatedToParticipatingSecuritiesBasic`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred units of LNC stock in our deferred compensation plans	`UndistributedEarningsLossAllocatedToParticipatingSecuritiesBasic`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$1.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$410.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$1.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$410.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$-562.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$819.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$819.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted`	$-562.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.82	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.82	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.43	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.43	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$8.85	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-3.29	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-3.29	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$8.85	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.79	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.40	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.40	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.79	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$8.75	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-3.29	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-3.29	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$8.75	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash Dividends Declared Per Preferred Share (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$4.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash Dividends Declared Per Preferred Share (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$4.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash Dividends Declared Per Preferred Share (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$3.54K	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash Dividends Declared Per Preferred Share (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$3.54K	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash Dividends Declared Per Preferred Share (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.72K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash Dividends Declared Per Preferred Share (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.72K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash Dividends Declared Per Preferred Share (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.72K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash Dividends Declared Per Preferred Share (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.72K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.45	USD	1 Quarter
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.45	USD	1 Quarter
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.45	USD	1 Quarter
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.35	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.35	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.35	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.45	USD	1 Quarter
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.35	USD	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 172 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$483.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$483.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$853.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$853.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-528.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-528.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized (gain) loss	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-3.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized (gain) loss	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-3.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized (gain) loss	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-453.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized (gain) loss	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-453.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized (gain) loss	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-201.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized (gain) loss	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-431.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized (gain) loss	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-201.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Realized (gain) loss	`DebtAndEquitySecuritiesRealizedGainLoss`	$-431.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$1.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$1.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$2.83B	USD	3 Qtrs
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$-657.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$-657.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Market risk benefit (gain) loss	`MarketRiskBenefitChangeInFairValueGainLoss`	$2.83B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales and maturities (purchases) of trading securities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForTradingSecurities`	$703.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales and maturities (purchases) of trading securities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForTradingSecurities`	$703.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales and maturities (purchases) of trading securities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForTradingSecurities`	$225.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales and maturities (purchases) of trading securities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForTradingSecurities`	$225.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired, deferred ales inducements and deferred front-end loads	`DeferredAcquisitionCostsValueOfBusinessAcquiredDeferredSalesInducementsAndDeferredFrontEndLoadsDeferralsAndInterestNetOfAmortization`	$495.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired, deferred ales inducements and deferred front-end loads	`DeferredAcquisitionCostsValueOfBusinessAcquiredDeferredSalesInducementsAndDeferredFrontEndLoadsDeferralsAndInterestNetOfAmortization`	$495.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired, deferred ales inducements and deferred front-end loads	`DeferredAcquisitionCostsValueOfBusinessAcquiredDeferredSalesInducementsAndDeferredFrontEndLoadsDeferralsAndInterestNetOfAmortization`	$538.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred acquisition costs, value of business acquired, deferred ales inducements and deferred front-end loads	`DeferredAcquisitionCostsValueOfBusinessAcquiredDeferredSalesInducementsAndDeferredFrontEndLoadsDeferralsAndInterestNetOfAmortization`	$538.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued investment income	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInvestmentIncomeReceivable`	$63.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued investment income	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInvestmentIncomeReceivable`	$77.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued investment income	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInvestmentIncomeReceivable`	$77.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued investment income	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInvestmentIncomeReceivable`	$63.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Insurance liabilities and reinsurance-related balances	`ChangeInInsuranceLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceRelatedBalance`	$2.92B	USD	3 Qtrs
Insurance liabilities and reinsurance-related balances	`ChangeInInsuranceLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceRelatedBalance`	$2.92B	USD	3 Qtrs
Insurance liabilities and reinsurance-related balances	`ChangeInInsuranceLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceRelatedBalance`	$1.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Insurance liabilities and reinsurance-related balances	`ChangeInInsuranceLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceRelatedBalance`	$1.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$82.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$82.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Federal income tax accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes`	$334.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Federal income tax accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes`	$334.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Federal income tax accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes`	$-17.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Federal income tax accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes`	$-17.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$170.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$170.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$827.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$827.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$-206.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$-206.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$-2.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$-2.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and equity securities	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$7.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and equity securities	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$8.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and equity securities	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$8.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and equity securities	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$7.68B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of available-for-sale securities and equity securities	`ProceedsFromSaleOfDebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAndEquitySecurities`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of available-for-sale securities and equity securities	`ProceedsFromSaleOfDebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAndEquitySecurities`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of available-for-sale securities and equity securities	`ProceedsFromSaleOfDebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAndEquitySecurities`	$2.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of available-for-sale securities and equity securities	`ProceedsFromSaleOfDebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleAndEquitySecurities`	$2.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Maturities of available-for-sale securities	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$4.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Maturities of available-for-sale securities	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$4.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Maturities of available-for-sale securities	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$6.31B	USD	3 Qtrs
Maturities of available-for-sale securities	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$6.31B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of alternative investments	`PaymentsToAcquireAlternativeInvestments`	$897.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of alternative investments	`PaymentsToAcquireAlternativeInvestments`	$426.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of alternative investments	`PaymentsToAcquireAlternativeInvestments`	$426.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of alternative investments	`PaymentsToAcquireAlternativeInvestments`	$897.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales and repayments of alternative investments	`ProceedsFromSaleAndRepaymentOfAlternativeInvestments`	$245.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales and repayments of alternative investments	`ProceedsFromSaleAndRepaymentOfAlternativeInvestments`	$245.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales and repayments of alternative investments	`ProceedsFromSaleAndRepaymentOfAlternativeInvestments`	$103.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales and repayments of alternative investments	`ProceedsFromSaleAndRepaymentOfAlternativeInvestments`	$103.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of mortgage loans on real estate	`IssuanceOfMortgageLoansOnRealEstate`	$3.10B	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of mortgage loans on real estate	`IssuanceOfMortgageLoansOnRealEstate`	$1.38B	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of mortgage loans on real estate	`IssuanceOfMortgageLoansOnRealEstate`	$1.38B	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of mortgage loans on real estate	`IssuanceOfMortgageLoansOnRealEstate`	$3.10B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment and maturities of mortgage loans on real estate	`RepaymentAndMaturitiesOfMortgageLoansOnRealEstate`	$908.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment and maturities of mortgage loans on real estate	`RepaymentAndMaturitiesOfMortgageLoansOnRealEstate`	$995.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment and maturities of mortgage loans on real estate	`RepaymentAndMaturitiesOfMortgageLoansOnRealEstate`	$908.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment and maturities of mortgage loans on real estate	`RepaymentAndMaturitiesOfMortgageLoansOnRealEstate`	$995.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment (issuance) of policy loans, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromPolicyLoans`	$72.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment (issuance) of policy loans, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromPolicyLoans`	$72.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment (issuance) of policy loans, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromPolicyLoans`	$34.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment (issuance) of policy loans, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromPolicyLoans`	$34.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in collateral on investments, certain derivatives and related settlements	`NetChangeInCollateralOnInvestmentsDerivativesAndRelatedSettlements`	$3.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in collateral on investments, certain derivatives and related settlements	`NetChangeInCollateralOnInvestmentsDerivativesAndRelatedSettlements`	$3.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in collateral on investments, certain derivatives and related settlements	`NetChangeInCollateralOnInvestmentsDerivativesAndRelatedSettlements`	$-205.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in collateral on investments, certain derivatives and related settlements	`NetChangeInCollateralOnInvestmentsDerivativesAndRelatedSettlements`	$-205.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from disposition, net of cash transferred	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from disposition, net of cash transferred	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from disposition, net of cash transferred	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$619.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash received from disposition, net of cash transferred	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$619.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$227.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$227.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$79.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$79.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$1.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$1.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt, including current maturities	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$500.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt, including current maturities	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$500.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt, including current maturities	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$100.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt, including current maturities	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$100.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$346.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$346.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment related to sale-leaseback transactions	`PaymentsOfSaleLeasebackTransactions`	$63.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment related to sale-leaseback transactions	`PaymentsOfSaleLeasebackTransactions`	$63.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment related to sale-leaseback transactions	`PaymentsOfSaleLeasebackTransactions`	$12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment related to sale-leaseback transactions	`PaymentsOfSaleLeasebackTransactions`	$12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from certain financing arrangements	`ProceedsFromFinancingLeasesAndOtherFinancingActivities`	$65.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from certain financing arrangements	`ProceedsFromFinancingLeasesAndOtherFinancingActivities`	$53.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from certain financing arrangements	`ProceedsFromFinancingLeasesAndOtherFinancingActivities`	$53.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from certain financing arrangements	`ProceedsFromFinancingLeasesAndOtherFinancingActivities`	$65.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment related to certain financing arrangements	`PaymentsForFinancingLeasesAndOtherFinancingActivities`	$103.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment related to certain financing arrangements	`PaymentsForFinancingLeasesAndOtherFinancingActivities`	$103.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment related to certain financing arrangements	`PaymentsForFinancingLeasesAndOtherFinancingActivities`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment related to certain financing arrangements	`PaymentsForFinancingLeasesAndOtherFinancingActivities`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deposits of fixed account balances	`DepositsOfFixedAccountValuesIncludingFixedPortionOfVariable`	$12.31B	USD	3 Qtrs
Deposits of fixed account balances	`DepositsOfFixedAccountValuesIncludingFixedPortionOfVariable`	$11.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Deposits of fixed account balances	`DepositsOfFixedAccountValuesIncludingFixedPortionOfVariable`	$11.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Deposits of fixed account balances	`DepositsOfFixedAccountValuesIncludingFixedPortionOfVariable`	$12.31B	USD	3 Qtrs
Withdrawals of fixed account balances	`WithdrawalsOfFixedAccountValuesIncludingFixedPortionOfVariable`	$8.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
Withdrawals of fixed account balances	`WithdrawalsOfFixedAccountValuesIncludingFixedPortionOfVariable`	$8.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
Withdrawals of fixed account balances	`WithdrawalsOfFixedAccountValuesIncludingFixedPortionOfVariable`	$7.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Withdrawals of fixed account balances	`WithdrawalsOfFixedAccountValuesIncludingFixedPortionOfVariable`	$7.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Transfers from (to) separate accounts, net	`TransfersToAndFromSeparateAccountsNet`	$-131.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Transfers from (to) separate accounts, net	`TransfersToAndFromSeparateAccountsNet`	$-131.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Transfers from (to) separate accounts, net	`TransfersToAndFromSeparateAccountsNet`	$519.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Transfers from (to) separate accounts, net	`TransfersToAndFromSeparateAccountsNet`	$519.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock issued for benefit plans	`CommonStockIssuedForBenefitPlans`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock issued for benefit plans	`CommonStockIssuedForBenefitPlans`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock issued for benefit plans	`CommonStockIssuedForBenefitPlans`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock issued for benefit plans	`CommonStockIssuedForBenefitPlans`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock`	$71.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock`	$71.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock`	$80.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock`	$80.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid to common stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$230.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid to common stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$229.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid to common stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$229.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid to common stockholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$230.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$3.34B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$3.34B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$2.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$2.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, invested cash and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-814.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, invested cash and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-814.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, invested cash and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$2.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, invested cash and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$2.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of beginning-of-year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of beginning-of-year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of beginning-of-year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of beginning-of-year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of beginning-of-year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of beginning-of-year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$6.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of beginning-of-year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$6.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of beginning-of-year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$6.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$6.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, invested cash and restricted cash as of end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.37B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 28 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance as of beginning-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance as of beginning-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance as of beginning-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance as of beginning-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance as of beginning-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance as of beginning-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-528.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-528.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$853.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$483.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$483.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$853.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.69B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$794.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$794.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.69B	USD	1 Quarter
Balance as of end-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance as of end-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance as of end-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance as of end-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance as of end-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance as of end-of-period	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.89B	USD	Point-in-time

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.