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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, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | $ 21 | $ (53) | $ (85)
Credit Default Swap [Member] | Unrealized Gains Losses On Insured Derivatives [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | 0 | 7 | 25
Credit Default Swap [Member] | Realized Gains Losses And Other Settlements On Insured Derivatives [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | 0 | (1) | (10)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange [Member |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | 18 | (42) | (66)
Currency Swaps Vie [Member] | Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange-VIE [Member] |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | 3 | (2) | (8)
All Other [Member] | Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange [Member |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Net gain/(loss) recognized in income | $ 0 | $ (15) | $ (26)

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