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Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments [Abstract]  
Short term investments$ 2,289$ 1,905
Fixed maturities37,40536,519
Equity securities1,3661,550
Long term debt3,9753,975
Carrying Value [Member]
  
Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments [Abstract]  
Short term investments2,2891,905
Fixed maturities37,40536,519
Equity securities1,3661,550
Long term debt3,9753,975
Fair Value [Member]
  
Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments [Abstract]  
Short term investments2,2891,905
Fixed maturities37,40536,519
Equity securities1,3661,550
Long term debt$ 4,427$ 4,318