Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other Policy-Related Intangibles (Negative VOBA) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite Lived Intangible Liabilities
Balance at January 1,	$ 2,916	$ 3,657	$ 4,287
Acquisitions	0	10	7
Amortization of negative VOBA	(579)	(622)	(697)
Effect of foreign currency translation	(175)	(129)	60
Balance at December 31,	2,162	2,916	3,657
Accumulated Amortization	$ 1,962	$ 1,383	$ 761