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Investments (Schedule Of Average Carrying Value Of Impaired Mortgage Loans On Real Estate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Information about impaired mortgage loans on real estate |  |  |  |
Average carrying value for impaired commercial mortgage loans on real estate |  | $ 7 |  | $ 7
Interest income recognized on impaired commercial mortgage loans on real estate |  |  |  |
Interest income collected on impaired commercial mortgage loans on real estate |  |  |  |

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