CONDENSED 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, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2011				$ 2,060	$ 812
Increase (decrease) in equity
Net (loss) income	284			284
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	807				807
Change in unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments	(1)				(1)
Loss on reinsurance agreement with an affiliate				(1)
Balance, end of period at Sep. 30, 2012	7,156	5	3,190	2,343	1,618
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2012	7,313			2,485	1,633
Increase (decrease) in equity
Net (loss) income	(135)			(135)
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	(581)				(581)
Balance, end of period at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 6,597	$ 5	$ 3,190	$ 2,350	$ 1,052