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Investments (Leverage Leases - Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other Information The payment periods for leveraged leases generally range from one to 15 years but in certain circumstances can be over 30 years, while the payment periods for direct financing leases range from one to 30 years.  
Percentage of rental receivables performing 100.00%met_LoansAndLeasesReceivableRatioOfPerformingLoansToAllLoans 100.00%met_LoansAndLeasesReceivableRatioOfPerformingLoansToAllLoans
Leveraged Leases [Abstract]    
Deferred income tax liability related to leveraged leases $ 1.5us-gaap_LeveragedLeasesNetInvestmentInLeveragedLeasesDisclosureDeferredTaxesArisingFromLeveragedLeases $ 1.6us-gaap_LeveragedLeasesNetInvestmentInLeveragedLeasesDisclosureDeferredTaxesArisingFromLeveragedLeases
Performing Financing Receivable [Member] | Minimum    
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