Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other Policy-Related Intangibles (Deferred Sales Inducements) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred Sales Inducements
Balance at January 1,	$ 930	$ 926	$ 918
Capitalization	58	81	140
Amortization	(36)	(77)	(132)
Effect of foreign currency translation	(2)	0	0
Balance at December 31,	$ 950	$ 930	$ 926