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Investments (Schedule Of Average Carrying Value Of Impaired Mortgage Loans On Real Estate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Commercial [Member] |  |
Information about impaired mortgage loans on real estate |  |
Average carrying value for impaired mortgage loans on real estate | $ 21 | $ 36

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