Discontinued Operations (Details 1) (Hartford Life International Limited [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Hartford Life International Limited [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Fixed maturities	$ 469
Equity securities, trading	1,732
Short-term investments	2
Cash	115
Other assets	(316)
Total assets held for sale	2,002
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable – international variable annuities	1,732
Other liabilities	(9)
Total liabilities held for sale	$ 1,723

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