CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investments
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $41,703 and $43,481)	$ 45,455	$ 45,428
Mortgage loans	6,267	6,546
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $142 and $143)	195	179
Limited partnership interests	1,860	1,612
Short-term, at fair value (amortized cost $1,261 and $593)	1,261	593
Policy loans	837	833
Other	1,151	1,086
Total investments	57,026	56,277
Cash	181	310
Deferred policy acquisition costs	1,795	2,165
Reinsurance recoverables	4,440	4,457
Accrued investment income	526	520
Other assets	404	406
Separate Accounts	6,820	6,984
Total assets	71,192	71,119
Liabilities
Contractholder funds	39,430	41,669
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits	14,131	13,666
Unearned premiums	20	23
Payable to affiliates, net	69	97
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	1,420	1,092
Deferred income taxes	1,450	821
Notes due to related parties	696	700
Separate Accounts	6,820	6,984
Total liabilities	64,036	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	2,343	2,060
Unrealized net capital gains and losses:
Unrealized net capital losses on fixed income securities with OTTI	(25)	(103)
Other unrealized net capital gains and losses	2,485	1,380
Unrealized adjustment to DAC, DSI and insurance reserves	(840)	(464)
Total unrealized net capital gains and losses	1,620	813
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments	(2)	(1)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income	1,618	812
Total shareholder's equity	7,156	6,067
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	71,192	71,119
Series A
Shareholder's Equity
Redeemable preferred stock
Series B
Shareholder's Equity
Redeemable preferred stock