Consolidated Balance Sheet Parentheticals (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Fixed maturity securities at amortized cost	$ 37,345	$ 36,427
Equity securities at cost	288	422
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance receivables	91	125
Allowance for uncollectible insurance receivables	112	160
Accumulated depreciation on property and equipment	420	543
Other assets receivable from Loews Corporation	$ 130	$ 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