Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Parentheticals (USD $) In Millions, except Share data	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Fixed maturity securities at amortized cost	$ 36,913	$ 36,427
Equity securities at cost	316	422
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance receivables	99	125
Allowance for uncollectible insurance receivables	134	160
Accumulated depreciation on property and equipment	567	543
Other assets receivable from Loews Corporation	$ 120	$ 139
Common stock, par value	$ 2.50	$ 2.50
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	273,040,243	273,040,243
Common stock, shares outstanding	269,274,900	269,139,198
Treasury stock, shares	3,765,343	3,901,045