Pending Disposition (Pending Disposition - Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
MetLife U.S. Retail Advisor Force
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Purchase price of pending sale of business	$ 300

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