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Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]      
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to asbestos and environmental claims, net $ 36 $ 34  
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to asbestos and environmental claims, gross 59 56  
Increase (decrease) in net incurred losses and loss expenses relating to asbestos and environmental claims 5 2 1
Net paid losses and loss expenses for asbestos and environmental claims 3 2 3
Workers' compensation discount after effects of ceded reinsurance, amount $ 837 $ 867 $ 892
Non-Proportional Reinsurance
     
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]      
Workers' compensation weighted average discount rate, percent 4.10%    
Non-Proportional Reinsurance | Minimum
     
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]      
Workers' compensation discount, percent 2.10%    
Non-Proportional Reinsurance | Maximum
     
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]      
Workers' compensation discount, percent 6.50%    
Proportional Reinsurance
     
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]      
Workers' compensation discount, percent 2.20%