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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	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Guaranteed Minimum Benefits [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	$ 4,360	$ 4,332	$ 8,287	$ 8,302
Policy benefits and other reserve adjustments	153	144	295	258
Net realized gains (losses)	126	(73)	37	(177)
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]
Guaranteed Minimum Benefits [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	16	18	32	37
Policy benefits and other reserve adjustments	11	13	20	28
Guaranteed Living Benefit [Member]
Guaranteed Minimum Benefits [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	30	34	62	70
Policy benefits and other reserve adjustments	7	10	19	19
Net realized gains (losses)	104	2	59	(48)
Gain recognized in Net income	127	26	102	3
Less: Net cash received	26	29	54	62
Net (increase) decrease in liability	$ 101	$ (3)	$ 48	$ (59)

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