CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fixed income securities, at fair value, amortized cost (in dollars)	$ 25,931	$ 27,427
Equity securities, at fair value, cost (in dollars)	1,091	565
Short-term, at fair value, amortized cost (in dollars)	$ 762	$ 590
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 227	$ 227
Common stock, shares authorized	23,800	23,800
Common stock, shares outstanding	23,800	23,800
Series A
Redeemable preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 100	$ 100
Redeemable preferred stock, shares authorized	1,500,000	1,500,000
Redeemable preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Series B
Redeemable preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 100	$ 100
Redeemable preferred stock, shares authorized	1,500,000	1,500,000
Redeemable preferred stock, shares issued	0	0