Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at amortized cost	$ 23,852	$ 27,550
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	164	150
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	235	372
Mortgage loans loss, net of allowances	16	12
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities	24	35
Common stock, par value	$ 5,690	$ 5,690
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000
Common stock: shares outstanding	1,000	1,000
Collateralized Debt Obligations [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	0	12
Equity Securities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	0	0
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	145	131
Short-term Investments [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	$ 13	$ 3