Investments (Schedule Of Increase (Decrease) In Payables For Collateral On Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments
Collateral payable for derivative investments	$ 79	$ (114)
Securities pledged under securities lending agreements	48	(68)
Securities pledged under repurchase agreements	(2)
Investments pledged for FHLBI	450
Total increase (decrease) in payables for collateral on investments	$ 575	$ (182)

- Definition

The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to collateral payable held for derivative instruments.

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The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to securities pledged under reverse repurchase agreements

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The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to securities pledged under securities lending agreements.

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- Definition

The net change during the reporting period in the amount of cash that is received related to securities pledged for Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount that is received as security when loaning securities.

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