Guarantees and Contingent Liabilities (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Minimum
Proceedings:
Loss contingencies, reasonably possible pretax loss exposure in excess of the amount accrued	$ 0
Maximum
Proceedings:
Loss contingencies, reasonably possible pretax loss exposure in excess of the amount accrued	$ 100,000,000

Estimate of the reasonably possible pretax loss exposure in excess of the amount accrued for the entity's lawsuits, regulatory inquiries and other legal proceedings.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration