Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 87	$ 320	$ 375	$ 554
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized gain / loss on securities	477	203	544	421
Change in net gain / loss on cash-flow hedging instruments	38	51	(2)	(5)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(8)	2	6	15
Total other comprehensive income	507	256	548	431
Total comprehensive income	594	576	923	985
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	1	(1)	2
Total comprehensive income attributable to Hartford Life Insurance Company	$ 594	$ 575	$ 924	$ 983