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Assumed Life Reinsurance Programs Involving Minimum Benefit Guarantees Under Annuity Contracts (Schedule Of Guaranteed Minimum Benefits Income And Expense) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Guaranteed Minimum Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net premiums earned | $ 4,754 | $ 4,610 | $ 13,056 | $ 12,250
Policy benefits and other reserve adjustments | 125 | 138 | 383 | 379
Net realized gains (losses) | (120) | 40 | (297) | 350
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] |  |  |  |
Guaranteed Minimum Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net premiums earned | 17 | 19 | 54 | 59
Policy benefits and other reserve adjustments | 12 | 14 | 40 | 58
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] |  |  |  |
Guaranteed Minimum Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net premiums earned | 35 | 36 | 105 | 112
Policy benefits and other reserve adjustments | 8 | 9 | 27 | 20
Net realized gains (losses) | (76) | 138 | (124) | 608
Gain (loss) recognized in income | (49) | 165 | (46) | 700
Net cash received | 31 | 31 | 93 | 94
Net (increase) decrease in liability | $ (80) | $ 134 | $ (139) | $ 606

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