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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Significant Unobservable Inputs Used In Level 3 Liability Valuations) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                
Valuation Technique     Actuarial model [1]          
Minimum [Member]
                
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                
Significant Unobservable Inputs Lapse rate 1.00% [1]   1.00% [1]          
Significant Unobservable Inputs Annuitization rate     0.00% [1]          
Maximum [Member]
                
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                
Significant Unobservable Inputs Lapse rate 30.00% [1]   30.00% [1]          
Significant Unobservable Inputs Annuitization rate     55.00% [1]          
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]
                
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value $ 317 [2] $ 514 [2] $ 317 [2] $ 514 [2] $ 241 [2] $ 193 [2] $ 652 [2] $ 1,119 [2]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 76 [2] (138) [2] 124 [2] (605) [2]        
Fair Value 317 [1]   317 [1]     193 [1]    
Short-term Investments [Member]
                
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 0 8 0 8   7 9 0
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases   $ 0 $ 0 $ 2        
[1] Discussion of the most significant inputs used in the fair value measurement of GLB and the sensitivity of those assumptions is included within Note 4 a) Guaranteed living benefits.
[2] Our GLB reinsurance product meets the definition of a derivative instrument for accounting purposes and is accordingly carried at fair value. Excluded from the table above is the portion of the GLB derivative liability classified as Future policy benefits in the consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note 5 for additional information.