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Debt (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
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Jun. 30, 2009
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Dec. 31, 1997
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Aon Capital A
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| Percentage of common equity in trust (as a percent) | 100.00% | ||
| Interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 8.205% | ||
| Face value of repurchased Capital Securities | $ 15 | ||
| Repurchase of Capital Securities | 10 | ||
| Gain on repurchase of Capital Securities | 5 | ||
| Equity investments exchanged for debentures | 24 | ||
| Debentures cancelled amount | 24 | ||
| Debentures outstanding | $ 687 | ||
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8.205% Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures due January 2027
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| Interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 8.205% |
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- Definition
Represents the exchange of equity investments for debentures in connection with the dissolution of the wholly-owned statutory business trust. No definition available.
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The value of debentures cancelled in a trust dissolution exchange transaction. No definition available.
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Represents the gain realized from the repurchase of trust capital securities, which was reported in other income (expense) in the consolidated statement of income. No definition available.
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Represents the percentage of common equity in a trust. No definition available.
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Represents the face value of repurchased preferred capital securities issued by a business trust or other special purpose entity. No definition available.
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- Definition
Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash outflow to reacquire preferred stocks issued by a business trust or other special purpose entity, mainly established by a bank holding entity, to third party investors. The trust's assets are deeply subordinated debentures of the bank holding entity. Most trust preferred securities are subject to a mandatory redemption upon the repayment of the debentures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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