Closed Block (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Closed Block (Textuals) [Abstract]
Amortized cost on fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	$ 27,199	$ 27,067
Cost of equity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	59	110
Income tax on unrealized investment gains (losses)	736	594
Income tax on unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments	0	5
Income tax on unrealized gains (losses) allocated to the policyholder dividend obligation	$ (449)	$ (307)

Cost of equity securities designated as available for sale, which are allocated to the segregated group of participating or dividend-paying policies and contracts identified as the closed block. Also a component of change in other comprehensive income in the period, which is reflected in the closed block disclosure.

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Closed Block Income Tax On Unrealized Gains Losses Allocated To The Closed Block Policyholder Dividend Obligation.

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- Definition

Closed Block Income Tax On Unrealized Gains Losses On Derivative Instruments.

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Closed Block Income Tax On Unrealized Investment Gains Losses.

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Closed Block Textuals Abstract.

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The amortized cost as of the balance sheet date of those fixed maturity investments designated as available for sale and reported at fair value which are allocated to the closed block. Also a component of change in other comprehensive income in the period, which is reflected in the closed block disclosure.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Statement of Position (SOP)
-Number 00-3
-Paragraph 25
-Subparagraph b

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Statement of Position (SOP)
-Number 00-3
-Section Appendix A
-Paragraph 78

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