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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, 2021 USD ($)
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 47,557
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 67,155
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 21,883
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 13,271
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 9,903
Remaining Life - Total Years | 159,769
Interest Rate Contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | 2,251
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 48,239
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 14,295
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 11,701
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 1,218
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 77,704
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 | $ 354
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 400
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 1,249
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 1,559
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 97
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 3,659
Derivative maturity date | Jun. 16, 2061
Equity market contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 44,952
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 18,496
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 6,274
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 11
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 8,588
Remaining Life - Total Years | 78,321
Credit contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 20
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 65
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 85

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