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Investments (Schedule Of Cost And Fair Value Of Equity Securities) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
Cost $ 440us-gaap_AvailableForSaleEquitySecuritiesAmortizedCostBasis $ 841us-gaap_AvailableForSaleEquitySecuritiesAmortizedCostBasis
Gross unrealized appreciation 83ace_EquitySecuritiesGrossUnrealizedAppreciation 63ace_EquitySecuritiesGrossUnrealizedAppreciation
Gross unrealized depreciation (13)ace_EquitySecuritiesGrossUnrealizedDepreciation (67)ace_EquitySecuritiesGrossUnrealizedDepreciation
Fair value $ 510us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesEquitySecurities $ 837us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesEquitySecurities