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Investments (Schedule Of Components Of Restricted Assets) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |
Funds Held under Reinsurance Agreements, Asset | $ 9,915 | $ 12,305
Deposits with non-U.S. regulatory authorities | 2,873 | 2,905
Collateral pledged under repurchase agreements | 1,420 | 1,462
Deposits with U.S. regulatory authorities | 2,402 | 2,438
Other pledged assets | 634 | 584
Total restricted assets | $ 17,244 | $ 19,694

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