Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal income taxes received from (paid to) Loews	$ (89)	$ 75	$ 10
Unrecognized tax benefits
Interest income (expense)		2
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Accrued interest and penalties
Deferred tax liabilities not recognized on undistributed earnings
Foreign tax expense (benefit) on income from continuing operations	24	34	27
Income (loss) from continuing foreign operations	101	88	75
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation allowance