| **Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)In Millions, unless otherwise specified**                          | 3 Months Ended |
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| **Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]**                                                                                                |           |   |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax                                            | $ 124          | $ 80 |
| Other Comprehensive Income Loss, Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Actuarial Loss And Prior Service Cost Arising During Period, Tax | 1              | 1 |
| Other Comprehensive Income, Change in Life Deferred Acquisition Costs, Life Policy Reserves and Other, Tax                                            | $ 0            | $ (2) |

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Tax effect of unrealized holding gain (loss) before reclassification adjustments and transfers on available-for-sale securities.
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