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Investments (Schedule Of Increase (Decrease) In Payables For Collateral On Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments |  |
Collateral payable for derivative investments | $ 160 | $ 1,617
Securities pledged under securities lending agreements | (8) | 7
Securities pledged under repurchase agreements | 5 | 16
Investments pledged for FHLBI | (200) |
Total increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments | $ (43) | $ 1,640

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