Business Segments (Segment Expenses Included Within Incurred Claims and Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Non-catastrophe net incurred claim and claim adjustment expenses related to current year	$ 80	$ 113
(Favorable) unfavorable development	83	(7)
Property and Casualty Segments \| Specialty
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Non-catastrophe net incurred claim and claim adjustment expenses related to current year	499	482
Catastrophe losses	0	0
(Favorable) unfavorable development	10	(5)
Property and Casualty Segments \| Commercial
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Non-catastrophe net incurred claim and claim adjustment expenses related to current year	868	746
Catastrophe losses	86	82
(Favorable) unfavorable development	51	(2)
Property and Casualty Segments \| International
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Non-catastrophe net incurred claim and claim adjustment expenses related to current year	181	183
Catastrophe losses	11	6
(Favorable) unfavorable development	$ 0	$ 0

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