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Loss And Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves (Schedule Of Expenses Related To Remedial Actions For Insured Obligations) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2011
Loss And Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves [Line Items] |  |
Loss adjustment expense incurred, net | $ 97 |
Remedial Actions For Insured Obligations [Member] |  |
Loss And Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves [Line Items] |  |
Loss adjustment expense incurred, gross | 75 | 15
Loss adjustment expense incurred, net | $ 75 | $ 15

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- Definition Total provision in the period for future policy benefits, claims incurred and costs incurred in the claims settlement process before the effects of reinsurance arrangements. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 04 -Paragraph 5 -Article 7 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 225 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.7-04.5) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6879464&loc=d3e573970-122913 + Details
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- Definition Provision for benefits, claims and claims settlement expenses incurred during the period net of the effects of contracts assumed and ceded. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 04 -Paragraph 5 -Article 7 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 225 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.7-04.5) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6879464&loc=d3e573970-122913 + Details
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