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Reinsurance (Components of Reinsurance Receivables) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Ceded claim and claim adjustment expenses	$ 5,126	$ 5,020	$ 6,122	$ 5,594
Ceded future policy benefits	759	792
Ceded policyholders' funds	35	36
Reinsurance receivables related to paid losses	311	244
Reinsurance receivables	6,231	6,092
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance	(73)	(91)
Reinsurance receivables, net of allowance for uncollectible reinsurance	$ 6,158	$ 6,001

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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