CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investments
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $27,427 and $41,194)	$ 28,756	$ 44,876
Mortgage loans	4,173	5,943
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $565 and $310)	650	345
Limited partnership interests	2,064	1,924
Short-term, at fair value (amortized cost $590 and $875)	590	875
Policy loans	623	836
Other	1,088	1,067
Total investments	37,944	55,866
Cash	93	341
Deferred policy acquisition costs	1,331	1,834
Reinsurance recoverables	2,754	4,570
Accrued investment income	358	489
Other assets	256	401
Separate Accounts	5,039	6,610
Assets held for sale	15,593
Total assets	63,368	70,111
Liabilities
Contractholder funds	23,604	38,634
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits	11,589	14,117
Unearned premiums	6	20
Payable to affiliates, net	100	111
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	838	1,286
Deferred income taxes	941	1,524
Notes due to related parties	282	496
Separate Accounts	5,039	6,610
Liabilities held for sale	14,899
Total liabilities	57,298	62,798
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Notes 8 and 12)
Shareholder's Equity
Common stock, $227 par value, 23,800 shares authorized and outstanding	5	5
Additional capital paid-in	2,690	3,190
Retained income	2,447	2,485
Unrealized net capital gains and losses:
Unrealized net capital gains and losses on fixed income securities with OTTI	31	(5)
Other unrealized net capital gains and losses	997	2,405
Unrealized adjustment to DAC, DSI and insurance reserves	(101)	(766)
Total unrealized net capital gains and losses	927	1,634
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments	1	(1)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income	928	1,633
Total shareholder's equity	6,070	7,313
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	63,368	70,111
Series A
Shareholder's Equity
Redeemable preferred stock
Series B
Shareholder's Equity
Redeemable preferred stock