Insurance - Analysis of changes in the liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020		Mar. 31, 2019
Analysis of changes in the liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
Balance at beginning of year	$ 10,232		$ 9,741
Less reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance	3,024		2,942
Net liability at beginning of year	7,208		6,799
Liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses, period increase (decrease) [Abstract]
Provision for losses and LAE occurring in the current period	749		737
Net increase (decrease) in the provision for claims of prior years	(42)		(45)
Total losses and LAE incurred ()	707	[1]	692
Payments for losses and LAE of:
Current year	(75)		(89)
Prior years	(676)		(615)
Total payments	(751)		(704)
Foreign currency translation and other	(22)		1
Net liability at end of period	7,142		6,788
Add back reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance	2,964		2,835
Gross unpaid losses and LAE included in the balance sheet at end of period	$ 10,106		$ 9,623

[1] Includes $40 million in losses and LAE incurred in the Neon exited lines in the first three months of 2020.