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Derivative Instruments (Maturity Of The Notional Amounts Of Derivative Financial Instruments) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 46,057
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 62,910
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 30,552
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 34,818
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 8,167
Remaining Life - Total Years | 182,504
Interest Rate Contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | 15,089
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 48,226
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 24,802
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 33,300
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 1,831
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 123,248
Derivative maturity date | Apr. 20, 2067
Foreign currency contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 146
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 370
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 1,013
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 1,507
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 42
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 3,078
Derivative maturity date | Jun. 17, 2050
Equity market contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 30,822
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 14,314
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 4,343
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 11
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 6,294
Remaining Life - Total Years | 55,784
Credit contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 394
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 394

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