Guaranteed Benefit Features (Summary Of Guaranteed Death Benefit Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Guaranteed Benefit Features [Abstract]
Balance as of beginning-of-year	$ 161	$ 100
Changes in reserves	(35)	18
Benefits paid	(11)	(7)
Balance as of end-of-period	$ 115	$ 111

Amount of cash outflow to policyholders and contract holders for guaranteed minimum benefit payments.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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