CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investments
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $42,668 and $43,481)	$ 45,534	$ 45,428
Mortgage loans	6,300	6,546
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $143 and $143)	190	179
Limited partnership interests	1,806	1,612
Short-term, at fair value (amortized cost $857 and $593)	857	593
Policy loans	829	833
Other	1,097	1,086
Total investments	56,613	56,277
Cash	169	310
Deferred policy acquisition costs	1,921	2,165
Reinsurance recoverables	4,385	4,457
Accrued investment income	525	520
Other assets	508	406
Separate Accounts	6,790	6,984
Total assets	70,911	71,119
Liabilities
Contractholder funds	40,157	41,669
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits	13,886	13,666
Unearned premiums	21	23
Payable to affiliates, net	90	97
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	1,473	1,092
Deferred income taxes	1,160	821
Notes due to related parties	696	700
Separate Accounts	6,790	6,984
Total liabilities	64,273	65,052
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 8)
Shareholder's Equity
Common stock, $227 par value, 23,800 shares authorized and outstanding	5	5
Additional capital paid-in	3,190	3,190
Retained income	2,241	2,060
Unrealized net capital gains and losses:
Unrealized net capital losses on fixed income securities with OTTI	(54)	(103)
Other unrealized net capital gains and losses	1,936	1,380
Unrealized adjustment to DAC, DSI and insurance reserves	(681)	(464)
Total unrealized net capital gains and losses	1,201	813
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments	1	(1)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income	1,202	812
Total shareholder's equity	6,638	6,067
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	70,911	71,119
Series A
Shareholder's Equity
Redeemable preferred stock
Series B
Shareholder's Equity
Redeemable preferred stock