CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common stock	Additional capital paid-in	Retained income	Accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at Dec. 31, 2009			$ 3,189	$ 1,655	$ (889)
Increase (decrease) in equity
Net income (loss)	(40)			(40)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	1,408				1,408
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle				(28)	19
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	5,319	5	3,189	1,587	538
Increase (decrease) in equity
Gain on purchase of investments from affiliate			1
Forgiveness of payable due to parent				4
Net income (loss)	469			469
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	275				275
Change in unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments	(1)				(1)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	6,067	5	3,190	2,060	812
Increase (decrease) in equity
Loss on reinsurance agreement with an affiliate				(1)
Net income (loss)	426			426
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	821				821
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 7,313	$ 5	$ 3,190	$ 2,485	$ 1,633