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Investments for Account of Policyholders - Additional Information (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of investments for account of policyholders [Line Items] |  |  |
Rental income | € 125 | € 129 | € 121
Investments in real estate [member] |  |  |
Disclosure of investments for account of policyholders [Line Items] |  |  |
Rental income | 42 | 47 | 50
Direct operating expenses | € 6 | € 4 | € 4

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