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Investments (Schedule Of Increase (Decrease) In Payables For Collateral On Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments |  |
Collateral payable held for derivative investments | $ 29 | $ 772
Securities pledged under securities lending agreements | (89) | 4
Securities pledged under repurchase agreements | 1 | (166)
Investments pledged for FHLBI | 150 | (250)
Total increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments | $ 91 | $ 360

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