Fair Value - Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs (Parenthetical) (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivatives [member] \| Level III [member]
Disclosure of significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurement of assets and liabilities [line items]
Investments for account of policyholders	€ 2	€ 3

Disclosure of significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurement of assets and liabilities [line items]

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