Claim and Claim Adjustment Expense and Future Policy Benefit Reserves (Impact of Loss Portfolio Transfer on the Consolidated Statement of Operations) (Details) - Asbestos and Environmental Reserves - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Net A&EP adverse development before consideration of LPT	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 113
Provision for uncollectible third-party reinsurance on A&EP	0	0	0	(16)
Total additional amounts ceded under LPT	0	0	0	97
Retroactive reinsurance benefit recognized	(7)	(12)	(43)	(84)
Pretax impact of deferred retroactive reinsurance	$ (7)	$ (12)	$ (43)	$ 13