General (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

General [Abstract]

Summary of premiums and contract charges by product

The following table summarizes premiums and contract charges by product.

($ in millions)	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Premiums
Traditional life insurance	$	140	$	145	$	281	$	292
Accident and health insurance	30		30		60		60
Total premiums	170		175		341		352
Contract charges
Interest-sensitive life insurance	167		170		340		343
Fixed annuities	3		3		6		6
Total contract charges	170		173		346		349
Total premiums and contract charges	$	340	$	348	$	687	$	701