Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
USD ($)
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Sep. 30, 2014
CHF
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Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2013
CHF
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Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||||
Fixed maturities available for sale, at amortized cost | $ 47,688 | $ 48,406 | ||
Fixed maturities available for sale, hybrid financial instruments | 279 | 302 | ||
Fixed maturities held to maturity, at amortized cost | 7,763 | 6,263 | ||
Equity securities, at cost | 480 | 841 | ||
Other investments, cost | $ 2,910 | $ 2,671 | ||
Common Shares, par value | 25.40 | 27.04 | ||
Common Shares, shares issued | 342,832,412 | 342,832,412 | 342,832,412 | 342,832,412 |
Common Shares, shares outstanding | 332,111,557 | 332,111,557 | 339,793,935 | 339,793,935 |
Common Shares in treasury, shares | 10,720,855 | 10,720,855 | 3,038,477 | 3,038,477 |
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This item represents the cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the cost of equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments for other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. No definition available.
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value of investments in debt securities classified as held-to-maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of hybrid instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes other investments and securities that are not at fair value as of the balance sheet date and those that are not accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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