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Balance and Financial Rating Related to Reinsurers (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012 Protective Life Insurance Company	Dec. 31, 2012 Munich American Reassurance Company	Dec. 31, 2012 Employers Reassurance Corporation	Dec. 31, 2012 General Re Life Corporation	Dec. 31, 2012 All Others
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	$ 461	$ 436	$ 196	$ 78	$ 64	$ 64	$ 59
A.M. Best Rating			A+ (superior)	A+ (superior)	A- (excellent)	A++ (superior)	A+ to B++ (superior to good)

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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