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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 $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| 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 |
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Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]
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| Guaranteed Minimum Benefits [Line Items] | ||||
| Net premiums earned | 17 | 19 | 54 | 59 |
| Policy benefits and other reserve adjustments | 12 | 14 | 40 | 58 |
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Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]
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| 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 |