Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities (Details 4) (Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Adjusted carrying values for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Loans	$ 58	$ 168
Other assets	138	310
Level 1 [Member]
Adjusted carrying values for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Loans
Other assets
Level 2 [Member]
Adjusted carrying values for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Loans
Other assets
Level 3 [Member]
Adjusted carrying values for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Loans	58	168
Other assets	$ 138	$ 310

- Definition

This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents loan receivable as presented on the statement of financial position which may include mortgage loans held for investment, finance receivables held for investment, policy loans on insurance contracts, or any other loans which are due the Company as of the balance sheet date.

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