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Taxation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]      
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit $ 18 $ 1  
Valuation allowance 56 57  
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate 8    
Tax-related interest and penalties reported in the consolidated statements of operations (8) 3 (1)
Liabilities recorded for tax-related interest and penalties 12 22  
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
     
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]      
Net operating loss carry-forwards 157    
Switzerland
     
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]      
Applicable income tax rates 7.83%    
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
     
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]      
Foreign tax credit carry-forward $ 76    
Bermuda
     
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]      
Applicable income tax rates 0.00%    
U.S.
     
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]      
Applicable income tax rates 35.00%    
U.K.
     
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]      
Applicable income tax rates 24.50%