| **Investments - (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions**                                                             | 9 Months Ended |          |
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| **Investments [Abstract]**                                                                                        |           |     |
| Equity Securities at Fair Value                                                                                   | $ 11,570       | $ 10,989 |
| Fair value of largest single common stock holding                                                                 | $ 885          | $ 842    |
| Largest equity holdings to total equity portfolio                                                                 | 7.90%          | 7.90%    |
| Largest equity holdings to total investment portfolio                                                             | 3.20%          | 3.40%    |
| Allowance for credit loss on fixed-maturity                                                                       | $ 39           | $ 18     |
| Number of fixed-maturity securities in a total unrealized loss position | security                                | 2,495          | 2,840    |
| Fixed-maturity securities, total unrealized loss                                                                  | $ 404          | $ 687    |
| Number of fixed-maturity securities in continuous unrealized loss position and below 70 percent of amortized cost | 5              | 20       |
| Fixed maturity investments, Percentage of amortized costs                                                         | 70.00%         |     |

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