Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $23,613 and $27,188) (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $0 and $12)	$ 25,576	$ 28,163
Marketable Securities, Fixed Maturities, Current	299	791
Trading Securities, Equity	12	12
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $399 and $443)	235	372
Policy loans, at outstanding balance	1,424	1,416
Alternative Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,351	1,329
Other investments	255	282
Short-term investments (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $5, as of September 30, 2012)	2,112	1,952
Total investments	34,536	37,775
Cash	214	446
Premiums receivable and agents' balances	37	33
Deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits	535	689
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	1,344	2,110
Other assets	682	994
Separate account assets	136,306	140,874
Total assets	193,536	202,715
Liabilities
Reserve for future policy benefits and unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	13,500	12,874
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable	32,201	36,856
Other liabilities (including variable interest entity liabilities of $443 and $477)	2,479	3,872
Separate account liabilities	136,306	140,874
Total liabilities	184,486	194,476
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock—1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, par value $5,690	6	6
Additional paid-in capital	6,686	6,959
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,114	574
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	1,244	700
Total stockholders' equity	9,050	8,239
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	193,536	202,715
Life Annuity Accident and Health Insurance Product Line [Member]
Investments:
Reinsurance Recoverables	19,882	19,794
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $23,613 and $27,188) (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $0 and $12)	2,155	2,571
Trading Securities, Equity	0	0
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $399 and $443)	52	51
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Investments:
Total assets	$ 3,284	$ 3,470