Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ (35)		$ 87	$ 351		$ 375
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized gain / loss on securities			477			544
Change in net gain / loss on cash-flow hedging instruments			38			(2)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments			(8)			6
Total other comprehensive income	(558)	[1]	507	(1,467)	[1]	548
Total comprehensive income	(593)		594	(1,116)		923
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0		0	6		(1)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Hartford Life Insurance Company	$ (593)		$ 594	$ (1,122)		$ 924

[1] [1] All amounts are net of tax and DAC.