Investments (Roll-Forward Of Pre-Tax Credit Losses Related To Fixed Maturities For Which Portion Of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Was Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income) (Detail) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Balance of credit losses related to securities still held-beginning of period | $ 55 | $ 96 | $ 74 | $ 137 |
Additions where no OTTI was previously recorded | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Additions where an OTTI was previously recorded | 5 | 1 | ||
Reductions for securities sold during the period | (9) | (4) | (34) | (46) |
Balance of credit losses related to securities still held-end of period | $ 47 | $ 94 | $ 47 | $ 94 |
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- Definition
This item represents an increase to the cumulative amount of credit losses recognized in earnings for an other than temporary impairment (OTTI) of a debt security held for which a previous OTTI was recognized and the investor does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that the investor will be required to sell the debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents an increase to the cumulative amount of credit losses recognized in earnings for an other than temporary impairment (OTTI) of a debt security held for which no such other than temporary impairment (OTTI) was previously recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents reductions in the cumulative amount of credit losses recognized in earnings for an other than temporary impairment (OTTI) of a debt security because of the sale of impaired securities during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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