Investments (Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings Related To OTTI Losses Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019
Other than temporary impairment credit lossesfor available for sale securities rollforward [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$ 74	$ 37
Additions For Credit Loss Impairments Recognized In The Current Period On Securities Previously Impaired	0	37
Ending Balance	$ 74	$ 74

The cumulative amount of credit losses recognized in earnings related to debt securities held for which a portion of an other than temporary impairment (OTTI) was recognized in other comprehensive income (a component of shareholders' equity).

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-Section 50
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