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Investments (Gross Unrealized Losses Related To Available-For-Sale And Held-To-Maturity Investments) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 1,006 | $ 2,978
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | (84) | (128)
12 months or longer, fair value | 1,373 | 479
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (80) | (101)
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 2,379 | 3,457
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | (164) | (229)
Held To Maturity Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 0 | 0
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
12 months or longer, fair value | 431 | 1,244
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (144) | (181)
Total held-to-maturity, fair value | 431 | 1,244
Total held-to-maturity, unrealized losses | (144) | (181)
Corporate Obligations [Member] | Variable Interest Entity Primary Beneficiary [Member] |  |
Held To Maturity Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 0 | 0
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
12 months or longer, fair value | 431 | 1,244
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (144) | (181)
Total held-to-maturity, fair value | 431 | 1,244
Total held-to-maturity, unrealized losses | (144) | (181)
Perpetual Debt And Equity Securities [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 7 | 5
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
12 months or longer, fair value | 0 | 0
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 7 | 5
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
Fixed Maturities [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value |  | 2,973
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses |  | (128)
12 months or longer, fair value |  | 479
12 months or longer, unrealized losses |  | (101)
Total available-for-sale, fair value |  | 3,452
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses |  | (229)
Fixed Maturities [Member] | U S Treasury And Government [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 60 | 269
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | (1) | (9)
12 months or longer, fair value | 175 | 1
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (4) | 0
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 235 | 270
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | (5) | (9)
Fixed Maturities [Member] | US States And Political Subdivisions [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 146 | 1,112
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | (2) | (65)
12 months or longer, fair value | 351 | 49
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (13) | (8)
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 497 | 1,161
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | (15) | (73)
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Foreign Government Debt [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 62 | 36
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
12 months or longer, fair value | 0 | 0
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 62 | 36
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 581 | 788
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | (81) | (30)
12 months or longer, fair value | 275 | 82
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (10) | (8)
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 856 | 870
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | (91) | (38)
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Agency [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 79 | 713
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | (23)
12 months or longer, fair value | 415 | 144
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (13) | (8)
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 494 | 857
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | (13) | (31)
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Non Agency [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 2 | 17
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
12 months or longer, fair value | 20 | 22
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (4) | (5)
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 22 | 39
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | (4) | (5)
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 7 | 11
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | (1)
12 months or longer, fair value | 7 | 0
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (1) | 0
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 14 | 11
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | (1) | (1)
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Collateralized Debt Obligations [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 1 | 6
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
12 months or longer, fair value | 86 | 124
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (22) | (57)
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 87 | 130
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | (22) | (57)
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Other Asset Backed [Member] |  |
Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] |  |
Less than 12 months, fair value | 61 | 21
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | 0
12 months or longer, fair value | 44 | 57
12 months or longer, unrealized losses | (13) | (15)
Total available-for-sale, fair value | 105 | 78
Total available-for-sale, unrealized losses | $ (13) | $ (15)

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