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Integration and Restructuring Costs (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring actions costs $ 12us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 22us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 78us-gaap_RestructuringCharges  
Liability balance 92us-gaap_RestructuringReserve 124us-gaap_RestructuringReserve 170us-gaap_RestructuringReserve 181us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Payments for restructuring 43us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring 65us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring 88us-gaap_PaymentsForRestructuring  
Risk and Insurance Services Segment [Member] | Acquisition Related [Member]        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring actions costs 5us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Consulting Segment [Member] | Acquisition Related [Member]        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring actions costs 1us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Corporate Segment [Member] | Acquisition Related [Member]        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring actions costs $ 6us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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