Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $47,284 and $46,236) (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $236 and $153)	$ 49,758		$ 47,778
Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $338, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011)	1,154		1,317
Equity securities, trading, at fair value (cost of $1,736 and $1,860)	1,902		1,967
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $368 and $443)	339		398
Mortgage loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $22 and $23)	5,058		4,182
Policy loans, at outstanding balance	1,908		1,952
Limited partnerships, and other alternative investments (includes variable entity assets of $7, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011)	1,400		1,376
Other investments	906		1,974
Short-term investments (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $11, as of June 30, 2012)	2,644		3,882
Total investments	65,069		64,826
Cash	1,200		1,183
Premiums receivable and agents' balances	68		64
Reinsurance recoverables	4,580		5,006
Deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits	3,345		3,448
Deferred income taxes, net	1,592		2,006
Goodwill	470		470
Other assets	1,816		925
Separate account assets	144,650		143,859
Total assets	222,790		221,787
Liabilities
Reserve for future policy benefits and unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	11,838		11,831
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable	43,285		45,016
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable — international unit-linked bonds and pension products	1,861		1,929
Consumer notes	254		314
Other liabilities (including variable interest entity liabilities of $461 and $477)	11,063		9,927
Separate account liabilities	144,650	[1],[2]	143,859
Total liabilities	212,951		212,876
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock—1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, par value $5,690	6		6
Additional paid-in capital	8,275		8,271
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,501		953
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	57		(319)
Total stockholders' equity	9,839		8,911
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 222,790		$ 221,787

[1] AV includes the contract holder’s investment in the separate account and the general account.

[2] MAV: the GMDB is the greatest of current AV, net premiums paid and the highest AV on any anniversary before age 80 (adjusted for withdrawals).