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Investments (Schedule Of Average Carrying Value Of Impaired Mortgage Loans On Real Estate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Information about impaired mortgage loans on real estate
Average carrying value for impaired mortgage loans on real estate	$ 21		$ 5
Interest income recognized on impaired mortgage loans on real estate			1
Interest income collected on impaired mortgage loans on real estate			$ 1

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