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Investments (Portion Of Unrealized Gains And Losses On Equity Investmente Held) (Detail) - Equity Securities [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Gains (losses) on equity investments [Member] |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |
Realized investment gains (losses) | $ (4)
Gains (losses) on equity investments sold during the period [Member] |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |
Realized investment gains (losses) | 1
Gains (losses) on equity investments still held at the end of the period [Member] |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |
Realized investment gains (losses) | $ (5)

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