Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Present Value of Future Profits (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Changes in deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits
Balance, beginning of period, as currently reported	$ 3,072		$ 3,448
Deferred costs	10		253
Amortization - DAC	(109)		(234)
Amortization - Unlock charge, pre-tax	(109)		(2)
Amortization DAC from Discontinued Operations	0		26
Effect of currency translation	89		(345)
Balance, end of period	724		3,094
Retirement Plans and Individual Life Businesses [Member]
Disposition of DAC Asset	2,229	[1],[2]	0	[1],[2]
Individual Life [Member]
Disposition of DAC Asset	$ (2,374)

[1] Includes accelerated amortization of $352 and $2,374 recognized upon the sale of the Retirement Plans and Individual Life businesses, respectively, in the first quarter of 2013. For further information, see Note 2 - Business Dispositions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

[2] Includes previously unrealized gains on securities AFS of $148 and $349 recognized upon the sale of the Retirement Plans and Individual Life businesses, respectively, in the first quarter of 2013.