CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investments
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $40,692 and $41,194)	$ 44,223	$ 44,876
Mortgage loans	5,823	5,943
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $312 and $310)	379	345
Limited partnership interests	1,933	1,924
Short-term, at fair value (amortized cost $1,343 and $875)	1,343	875
Policy loans	828	836
Other	1,147	1,067
Total investments	55,676	55,866
Cash	225	341
Deferred policy acquisition costs	1,864	1,834
Reinsurance recoverables	4,541	4,570
Accrued investment income	506	489
Other assets	408	401
Separate Accounts	6,750	6,610
Total assets	69,970	70,111
Liabilities
Contractholder funds	38,116	38,634
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits	13,981	14,117
Unearned premiums	19	20
Payable to affiliates, net	98	111
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	1,468	1,286
Deferred income taxes	1,593	1,524
Notes due to related parties	496	496
Separate Accounts	6,750	6,610
Total liabilities	62,521	62,798
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 7)
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	2,594	2,485
Unrealized net capital gains and losses:
Unrealized net capital gains and losses on fixed income securities with OTTI	22	(5)
Other unrealized net capital gains and losses	2,303	2,405
Unrealized adjustment to DAC, DSI and insurance reserves	(665)	(766)
Total unrealized net capital gains and losses	1,660	1,634
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments		(1)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income	1,660	1,633
Total shareholder's equity	7,449	7,313
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	69,970	70,111
Series A
Shareholder's Equity
Redeemable preferred stock
Series B
Shareholder's Equity
Redeemable preferred stock