Related Party (Reinsurance With Affiliates) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Affiliated Reinsurance Recoverables	$ 2,232	$ 748
Affiliated Reinsurance Payables	$ 25	$ 25

The Company's affiliated reinsurance recoverables.

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