CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Revenues
Premiums	$ 143	$ 150	$ 299	$ 295
Contract charges	193	260	460	524
Net investment income	525	619	1,151	1,240
Realized capital gains and losses:
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	(14)	(15)	(22)	(16)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income		(2)	(1)	(10)
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in earnings	(14)	(17)	(23)	(26)
Sales and other realized capital gains and losses	4	75	13	103
Total realized capital gains and losses	(10)	58	(10)	77
Total revenues	851	1,087	1,900	2,136
Costs and expenses
Contract benefits	334	396	745	777
Interest credited to contractholder funds	205	304	505	643
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	43	51	88	104
Operating costs and expenses	76	114	157	231
Restructuring and related charges	1		3	2
Interest expense	4	7	8	15
Total costs and expenses	663	872	1,506	1,772
Gain (loss) on disposition of operations	15	1	(44)	3
Income from operations before income tax expense	203	216	350	367
Income tax expense	71	66	91	108
Net income	132	150	259	259
Other comprehensive (loss) income, after-tax
Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses	(4)	(562)	321	(536)
Change in unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments		(1)	1
Other comprehensive (loss) income, after-tax	(4)	(563)	322	(536)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 128	$ (413)	$ 581	$ (277)