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Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2000
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 2,552us-gaap_ShortTermBorrowings	$ 1,901us-gaap_ShortTermBorrowings
Current amount of long-term debt outstanding	3,357us-gaap_LongTermDebt	3,807us-gaap_LongTermDebt
Trust Preferred Securities \| ACE INA capital securities due 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt stated interest rate	9.70%		9.70%
Debt issued	309		300
ACE Capital Trust II common securities purchased			9.2
Repurchase agreements
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 1,402	$ 1,401

Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Reflects the total carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of debt having initial terms less than one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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