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Derivatives (Cash Flow Hedges) (Details) (Cash Flow Hedges [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships      
Amount of Gains (Losses) Deferred in AOCI (Effective Portion) $ 669met_GainsLossesDeferredInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossOnDerivativesEffectivePortion $ (863)met_GainsLossesDeferredInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossOnDerivativesEffectivePortion $ (215)met_GainsLossesDeferredInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossOnDerivativesEffectivePortion
Interest rate swaps
     
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships      
Amount of Gains (Losses) Deferred in AOCI (Effective Portion) 722met_GainsLossesDeferredInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossOnDerivativesEffectivePortion
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Foreign currency swaps
     
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships      
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Interest rate forwards
     
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships      
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Credit forwards
     
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships      
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Net derivative gains (losses)
     
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Net derivative gains (losses) | Interest rate swaps
     
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships      
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Net derivative gains (losses) | Foreign currency swaps
     
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships      
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Net derivative gains (losses) | Interest rate forwards
     
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Net derivative gains (losses) | Credit forwards
     
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Net Investment Income
     
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