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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (DETAILS) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract] |  |
Fixed maturitiy portfolio - corporate issuer concentration limit A- or above | 2.00% |
Fixed maturity portfolio - corporate issuer concentration limit below A- | 1.00% |
Premiums receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 4 | $ 3

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- Definition Reflects the maximum amount, expressed as a percentage of fixed maturity value, of concentration of credit risk to any single corporate debt issuer rated below A- (excluding U.S. government and agency securities). + References No definition available. + Details
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