Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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)	$ 33,158	$ 49,404
Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $344 and $338)	935	1,010
Equity securities, trading, at fair value (cost of $1,726 and $1,860)	1,773	1,847
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $399 and $443)	383	400
Mortgage loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $19 and $23)	3,585	4,935
Policy loans, at outstanding balance	1,416	1,951
Limited partnerships, and other alternative investments (includes variable entity assets of $6 and $7)	1,376	1,372
Other investments	648	582
Short-term investments (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $5, as of September 30, 2012)	1,398	2,354
Total investments	44,672	63,855
Cash	920	1,342
Premiums receivable and agents' balances	47	58
Reinsurance recoverables	19,804	2,893
Deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits	798	3,072
Deferred income taxes, net	1,811	1,557
Goodwill	0	250
Other assets	819	1,306
Separate account assets	145,139	141,558
Total assets	214,010	215,891
Liabilities
Reserve for future policy benefits and unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	13,041	11,916
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable	39,292	40,501
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable — international unit-linked bonds and pension products	1,762	1,837
Consumer notes	132	161
Other liabilities (including variable interest entity liabilities of $443 and $477)	5,987	9,535
Separate account liabilities	145,139	141,558
Total liabilities	205,353	205,508
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock—1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, par value $5,690	6	6
Additional paid-in capital	6,959	8,155
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,078	1,987
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	614	235
Total stockholders' equity	8,657	10,383
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 214,010	$ 215,891