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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Property-liability insurance premiums earned | $ 1,274 | $ 1,296 | $ 1,338
Property-liability insurance claims and claims expense |  |  |
Reinsurance ceded amount | 1,807 | 1,116 | 602
Life and annuity contract benefits |  |  |
Reinsurance ceded amount | 179 | 208 | 219
Interest credited to contractholder funds |  |  |
Reinsurance ceded amount | 25 | 26 | 25
Property-liability insurance premiums earned |  |  |
Property-liability insurance premiums earned | 971 | 987 | 1,006
Life and annuity premiums and contract charges |  |  |
Life and annuity premiums and contract charges | $ 303 | $ 309 | $ 332

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