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Investments (Schedule Of Cost And Fair Value Of Equity Securities) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
Cost $ 447us-gaap_AvailableForSaleEquitySecuritiesAmortizedCostBasis $ 440us-gaap_AvailableForSaleEquitySecuritiesAmortizedCostBasis
Gross unrealized appreciation 99ace_EquitySecuritiesGrossUnrealizedAppreciation 83ace_EquitySecuritiesGrossUnrealizedAppreciation
Gross unrealized depreciation (10)ace_EquitySecuritiesGrossUnrealizedDepreciation (13)ace_EquitySecuritiesGrossUnrealizedDepreciation
Fair value $ 536us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesEquitySecurities $ 510us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesEquitySecurities