Investments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Largest equity holdings to total equity portfolio	3.30%
Largest equity holdings to total portfolio	1.00%
Investments, deposit with various states	$ 74	$ 75
Investments in fair value, deposit with various states	$ 15,114	$ 15,067
Impaired securities	20	6	7
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, aggregate loss	$ 37	$ 10	$ 5
Fixed Maturities
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Number of securities total unrealized loss in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more	69	144	40
Number Of Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position More Than Twelve Months and Below 70 Percent of Amortized Cost	5
Equity Securities
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Number of securities total unrealized loss in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more	0	3	0
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, aggregate loss		$ 1
Exxon Mobil Corporation, The Procter & Gamble Company, Honeywell International Inc, BlackRock Inc., Genuine Parts Company, RPM International, and Johnson and Johnson [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Available-for-sale securities, accumulated net gain position	$ 566
Seven Primary Contributors
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Number of securities	7
On Deposit With Various States
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Investments in fair value, deposit with various states	$ 77	$ 78