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Reinsurance (Summary Of Amounts Receivable From Reinsurers) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Reinsurance [Abstract]
Ceded claim and claim adjustment expenses	$ 5,020	$ 6,122
Ceded future policy benefits	792	822
Ceded policyholders' funds	36	37
Reinsurance receivables related to paid losses	244	223
Reinsurance receivables	6,092	7,204
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	91	125
Reinsurance receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 6,001	$ 7,079

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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