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Guaranteed Benefit Features (Summary Of Guaranteed Death Benefit Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Guaranteed Benefit Features [Abstract]
Balance as of beginning-of-year	$ 100	$ 110	$ 115
Changes in reserves	77	8	34
Benefits paid	(16)	(18)	(39)
Balance as of end-of-year	$ 161	$ 100	$ 110

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Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts, Increase (decrease) in reserves

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Amount of expected guaranteed benefits in excess of the projected account balances for minimum guaranteed benefit contracts, as of the balance sheet date.

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Amount of cash outflow to policyholders and contract holders for guaranteed minimum benefit payments.

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