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Liability as of the balance sheet date to the policyholders for funds held that are returnable under the terms of insurance contracts that were not separately reported. Also includes unearned premiums.

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Income from agency and brokerage operations (includes sales of annuities and supplemental contracts); service charges, commissions, and fees from the sale of insurance and related services; and management fees from separate accounts, deferred annuities, and universal life products.

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Separation - Service Agreements and Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Period of Continuing Involvement after Disposal			36 months
Discontinued Operation, Intra-Entity Amounts, Discontinued Operation after Disposal, Revenue	$ 18		$ 18
Employee matters agreement, impact of Separation	186		186
Other Policy-Related Balances	15,026		15,026		$ 13,030
Insurance Commissions and Fees	1,428	$ 1,341	4,152	$ 4,127
Brighthouse Financial, Inc
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenue from Related Parties	8		57
Impact of Separation [Member] \| Brighthouse Financial, Inc
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Other Policy-Related Balances	1,300		1,300
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party	40		40
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Intra-Entity Amounts, Discontinued Operation after Disposal, Revenue	60
Insurance Commissions and Fees	21		21
Administrative Services [Member] \| Brighthouse Financial, Inc
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenue from Related Parties	10		73
Transition Services [Member] \| Brighthouse Financial, Inc
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenue from Related Parties	$ 27		$ 191