Consolidated Balance Sheet Parentheticals (Unaudited at June 30, 2018) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
| Fixed maturities, available for sale, amortized cost | $ 62,674 | $ 61,316 |
| Equity securities, cost | $ 409 | |
| Equity securities, available for sale, cost | $ 440 | |
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 1,750,000,000.0 | 1,750,000,000.0 |
| Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 267,800,000 | 271,500,000 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 267,700,000 | 271,400,000 |
| Treasury stock, at cost (in shares) | 506,400,000 | 500,900,000 |
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- Definition Amortized cost of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition This item represents the cost of equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments for other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. No definition available.
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- Definition The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Cost of investment in equity security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (FV-NI). Excludes equity method investment and investment in equity security without readily determinable fair value. No definition available.
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- Definition Number of shares of stock issued as of the balance sheet date, including shares that had been issued and were previously outstanding but which are now held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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