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Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | $ 8,000,000 |  |
Cash flow hedge, reclassified to earnings, net | 0 | $ 0 |
Exposure Associated With Collateralization Events | 4,000,000 |  | $ 5,000,000
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Non-performance Risk Adjustment | $ 1,000,000 |  |

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