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Investments (Net Investment Income - Narrative) (Details) (Actively Traded Securities At Estimated Fair Value And Fvo General Account Securities [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Actively Traded Securities At Estimated Fair Value And Fvo General Account Securities [Member]
     
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]      
Trading Securities, Change in Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) $ (14)us-gaap_TradingSecuritiesUnrealizedHoldingGainLoss
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$ 4us-gaap_TradingSecuritiesUnrealizedHoldingGainLoss
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$ 44us-gaap_TradingSecuritiesUnrealizedHoldingGainLoss
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