Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) Parentheticals (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fixed maturity securities at amortized cost	$ 37,810	$ 37,345
Equity securities at cost	278	288
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance receivables	91	91
Allowance for uncollectible insurance receivables	113	112
Accumulated depreciation on property and equipment	425	420
Other assets receivable from Loews Corporation	$ 12	$ 130
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	269,356,268	269,274,900
Treasury stock, shares	3,683,975	3,765,343