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Investments for Account of Policyholders - Summary of Investments in Real Estate for Account of Policyholders (Detail) - Investments in real estate [member] - EUR (€) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of investments for account of policyholders [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | € 612 | € 655
Subsequent expenditure capitalized | 2 | 2
Disposals | (43) | (43)
Fair value gains / (losses) | (18) | 5
Net exchange differences | 34 | (7)
Ending balance | € 586 | € 612

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