Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 201		$ 203	$ 552		$ 578
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized gain / loss on securities			515			1,059
Change in net gain / loss on cash-flow hedging instruments			(5)			(7)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments			15			21
Total other comprehensive income	(33)	[1]	525	(1,500)	[1]	1,073
Total comprehensive income	168		728	(948)		1,651
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0		0	6		(1)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Hartford Life Insurance Company	$ 168		$ 728	$ (954)		$ 1,652

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