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Investments - Valuation changes included in net income for investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Investment [Line Items] |  |
Total | $ 463 | $ 29
Equity securities |  |
Investment [Line Items] |  |
Total | 496 | (49)
Limited partnership interests |  |
Investment [Line Items] |  |
Total | $ (33) | $ 78

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