Investments (Leverage Leases - Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
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 25 years, while the payment periods for direct financing leases generally range from one to 25 years but in certain circumstances can be over 25 years.
Percentage of rental receivables performing	100.00%	100.00%
Leveraged Leases [Abstract]
Deferred income tax liability related to leveraged leases	$ 519	$ 934
Performing Financing Receivable [Member] \| Minimum
Percentage of rental receivables performing	99.00%	99.00%

Taxes arising from arrangements meeting the criteria for classification as leveraged leases due to timing differences between accounting and tax income recognition.

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