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Investments (Portion Of Unrealized Gains And Losses On Equity Investments Held) (Detail) - Equity Securities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
Gains (losses) on equity investments [Member] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Realized investment gains (losses) | $ 8 | $ 2 | $ (5) | $ 7
Gains (losses) on equity investments sold during the period [Member] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Realized investment gains (losses) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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) | $ 8 | $ 2 | $ (5) | $ 6

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