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Consolidated Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (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
Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 176 | $ 155 | $ 402 | $ 392
Net realized gains (losses) | (120) | 40 | (297) | 350
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] |  |  |  |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 5 | 4 | 7 | 16
Net realized gains (losses) | $ (38) | $ 24 | $ (11) | $ 97

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