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Reinsurance and indemnification - Premiums earned and life premiums and contract charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Property and casualty insurance premiums
Reinsurance
Property and casualty insurance premiums earned	$ (279)	$ (287)	$ (568)	$ (547)
Life premiums
Reinsurance
Life premiums and contract charges	$ (67)	$ (69)	$ (111)	$ (132)

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- Definition

Represents the amount of premiums and contract charges related to life insurance, accident and health insurance and annuity contracts that are assumed and earned by another insurer as a result of reinsurance arrangements.

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Amount of earned premiums ceded to other entities.

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