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Derivative Instruments (Effect Of Derivative Instruments On Consolidated Statements Of Operations) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | $ (85) | $ (27) | $ (68)
Unrealized Gains Losses On Insured Derivatives [Member] | Credit Default Swap [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | 25 | 31 | 0
Realized Gains Losses And Other Settlements On Insured Derivatives [Member] | Credit Default Swap [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | (10) | (56) | (51)
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange [Member | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | (66) | 4 | 3
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange [Member | All Other [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | (26) | (4) | (19)
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange-VIE [Member] | Currency Swaps Vie [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | $ (8) | $ (2) | $ (1)

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