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Business Segments (Summary Of Premiums Earned On Financial Guarantees And Insured Derivatives By Geographic Location Of Risk) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total premiums earned | $ 53 | $ 75 | $ 73
United States [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total premiums earned | 45 | 45 | 55
Other Americas [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total premiums earned | 8 | 29 | 16
Other [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total premiums earned | $ 0 | $ 1 | $ 2

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