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Statutory Information and Restrictions (Statutory Capital and Surplus) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Statutory Information and Restrictions [Abstract] |  |
U.S. capital and surplus | $ 8,263 | $ 8,218

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