Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Present Value of Future Profits (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Changes in deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits
Balance, beginning of period, as currently reported	$ 689	$ 3,072
Deferred costs	5	2
Amortization - DAC	(40)	(43)
Amortization - Unlock charge, pre-tax	8	(1)
Balance, end of period	648	798
Retirement Plans and Individual Life Businesses [Member]
Disposition of DAC Asset	0	2,229
Individual Life [Member]
Disposition of DAC Asset	$ (2,374)