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Number of Securities, Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses

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This item represents the gross unrealized gains for securities, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities.

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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of hybrid instruments.

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This item represents the total realized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments in debt and equity securities.

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The amount of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses on equity securities, OTTI related to credit losses on debt securities, and OTTI losses on debt securities when the entity intends to sell the securities or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Additionally, this item includes OTTI losses recognized during the period on investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting.

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The net realized gains or losses on investments during the period, not including gains or losses on securities separately or otherwise categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity.

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Investments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Unrealized investment gains due to a net gain position	$ 1,485		$ 1,485		$ 1,299
Fixed maturities, fair value of hybrid securities	73		73
Net realized investment gains (losses), net	67	(23)	79	(15)
Other-than-temporary impairment charges	1	1	30	34
Total realized investment gains (losses)	67	11	109	20
Impaired fixed-maturity matured securities	0	34	30	35
Investments securities total unrealized loss in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more	4		4		5
Procter And Gamble Company And Exxon Mobile Corporation \| Common Stock Investment
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Unrealized investment gains due to a net gain position	283		283
Debt Securities
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Unrealized investment gains due to a net gain position	607		607		515
Number of securities total unrealized loss in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more	14		14		17
Investments securities total unrealized loss in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more	3		3		4
Debt Securities \| Second Quarter
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Impaired fixed-maturity securities	1		1
Impaired fixed-maturity matured securities	1
Equity Securities
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Unrealized investment gains due to a net gain position	878		878		784
Number of securities total unrealized loss in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more	2		2		3
Investments securities total unrealized loss in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more	1		1		1
Fixed Income Securities
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Unrealized investment gains due to a net gain position	599		599
Fixed Income Securities \| Corporate Bond Securities
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Unrealized investment gains due to a net gain position	445		445
Fixed Income Securities \| Municipal Bonds
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Unrealized investment gains due to a net gain position	154		154
Common Stock Investment
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Unrealized investment gains due to a net gain position	$ 824		$ 824