Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $47,712 and $46,236) (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $230 and $153)	$ 50,199		$ 47,778
Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $344 and $338)	1,343		1,317
Equity securities, trading, at fair value (cost of $1,726 and $1,860)	1,946		1,967
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $399 and $443)	386		398
Mortgage loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $19 and $23)	5,052		4,182
Policy loans, at outstanding balance	1,952		1,952
Limited partnerships, and other alternative investments (includes variable entity assets of $6 and $7)	1,409		1,376
Other investments	890		1,974
Short-term investments (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $5, as of September 30, 2012)	2,568		3,882
Total investments	65,745		64,826
Cash	1,552		1,183
Premiums receivable and agents' balances	75		64
Reinsurance recoverables	3,762		5,006
Deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits	3,094		3,448
Deferred income taxes, net	1,333		2,006
Goodwill	470		470
Other assets	1,361		925
Separate account assets	148,357		143,859
Total assets	225,749		221,787
Liabilities
Reserve for future policy benefits and unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	11,825		11,831
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable	42,021		45,016
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable — international unit-linked bonds and pension products	1,905		1,929
Consumer notes	190		314
Other liabilities (including variable interest entity liabilities of $443 and $477)	10,879		9,927
Separate account liabilities	148,357	[1],[2]	143,859
Total liabilities	215,177		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	8,279		8,271
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,026		953
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	261		(319)
Total stockholders' equity	10,572		8,911
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 225,749		$ 221,787

[1] 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).

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