Derivatives (Gains Losses Recognized in Income Not Designated or Qualifying) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 293	$ (119)	$ (107)	$ 208
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net derivative gains (losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	2,207	357	693	349
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net derivative gains (losses) | Interest rate derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	1,157	13	250	616
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net derivative gains (losses) | Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	364	211	443	199
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net derivative gains (losses) | Credit derivatives — purchased
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	16	5	9	(1)
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net derivative gains (losses) | Credit derivatives — written
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	(77)	(32)	(108)	(19)
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net derivative gains (losses) | Equity derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	747	160	99	(446)
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net investment income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	1	0	(5)	(12)
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net investment income | Interest rate derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	0	0	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net investment income | Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	0	0	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net investment income | Credit derivatives — purchased
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	3	1	3	1
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net investment income | Credit derivatives — written
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	(1)	0	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Net investment income | Equity derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	(1)	(1)	(8)	(13)
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Policyholder benefits and claims
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	357	15	224	(120)
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Policyholder benefits and claims | Interest rate derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	17	3	10	25
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Policyholder benefits and claims | Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	0	0	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Policyholder benefits and claims | Credit derivatives — purchased
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	0	0	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Policyholder benefits and claims | Credit derivatives — written
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	0	0	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments | Policyholder benefits and claims | Equity derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 340	$ 12	$ 214	$ (145)