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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Accumulated amortization of present value of future profits | $ 201 | $ 198

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