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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Property-liability insurance premiums earned | $ 1,407 | $ 1,306 | $ 1,274
Property-liability insurance claims and claims expense |  |  |
Reinsurance ceded amount | 524 | 1,378 | 1,807
Life and annuity contract benefits |  |  |
Reinsurance ceded amount | 165 | 240 | 179
Interest credited to contractholder funds |  |  |
Reinsurance ceded amount | 20 | 24 | 25
Property-liability insurance premiums earned |  |  |
Property-liability insurance premiums earned | 1,122 | 1,016 | 971
Life and annuity premiums and contract charges |  |  |
Life and annuity premiums and contract charges | $ 285 | $ 290 | $ 303

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