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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, 2022 USD ($)
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | $ 79,579
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 49,998
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 29,280
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 18,949
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 10,230
Remaining Life - Total Years | 188,036
Interest Rate Contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life Less Than 1 Year | 25,425
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 29,454
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 19,844
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 16,946
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 1,213
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 92,882
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 | $ 294
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 556
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 1,627
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 1,992
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 94
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 4,563
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 | $ 53,860
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 19,963
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 7,778
Remaining Life - 11 - 30 Years | 11
Remaining Life Over - 30 Years | 8,923
Remaining Life - Total Years | 90,535
Credit contracts [Member] |
Maturity of the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments |
Remaining Life - 1 - 5 Years | 25
Remaining Life - 6 - 10 Years | 31
Remaining Life - Total Years | $ 56

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