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Taxation (Reconciliation Of The Difference Between The Provision for Income Taxes and the Expected Tax Provision at Swiss Statutory Income Tax Rate) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Expected tax provision at Swiss statutory rate $ 331 $ 233 $ 160
Taxes on earnings subject to rates other that Swiss statutory rate 124 129 323
Tax exempt interest and dividends received deduction, net of proration (27) (24) (21)
Net witholding taxes 27 23 19
Favorable resolution of prior years' tax matters and closing of statutes of limitations (5) (124) 0
Change in valuation allowance 4 4 (2)
Other 26 29 23
Provision for income taxes $ 480 $ 270 $ 502