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Reinsurance (Components of Reinsurance Receivables) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Reinsurance receivables related to insurance reserves
Ceded claim and claim adjustment expenses	$ 5,020	$ 6,122	$ 5,594	$ 6,288
Ceded future policy benefits	792	822
Ceded policyholders' funds	36	37
Reinsurance receivables related to paid losses	244	223
Reinsurance receivables	6,092	7,204
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance	(91)	(125)
Reinsurance receivables, net of allowance for uncollectible reinsurance	$ 6,001	$ 7,079

Receivables currently due from reinsurers for ceded claims paid.

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The known and estimated amount recoverable as of the balance sheet date from reinsurers for claims paid or incurred by the ceding insurer and associated claims settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for claims incurred but not reported, and policy benefits, net of any related valuation allowance.

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