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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]    
Guaranteed Living Benefits, Net Income Impact From Model Refinement $ 400ace_GuaranteedLivingBenefitsNetIncomeImpactFromModelRefinement $ 3,000ace_GuaranteedLivingBenefitsNetIncomeImpactFromModelRefinement
Redemption Notice Periods Lower Range [Member]    
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]    
Notice period for redemption for alternative investments investment funds, days 5 days  
Redemption Notice Periods Upper Range [Member]    
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]    
Notice period for redemption for alternative investments investment funds, days 120 days