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Loss And Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves (Schedule Of Company's RMBS Exposure Gross Undiscounted Claim Liability And Potential Recoveries Before The Elimination Of Amounts Related To Consolidated VIE's) (Details) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011
Insured Issues Designated As Classified List [Member]
Issues	47
Outstanding, Gross Principal	$ 9.4
Outstanding, Gross Interest	4.0
Gross Undiscounted, Claim Liability	1.1
Gross Undiscounted, Potential Recoveries	4.3
Loan Files Reviewed With Recognized Recoveries [Member]
Issues	28
Outstanding, Gross Principal	8.2
Outstanding, Gross Interest	3.3
Gross Undiscounted, Claim Liability	0.8
Gross Undiscounted, Potential Recoveries	$ 4.3

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