Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating Activities
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 547	$ 552
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits	188	218
Additions to deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits	(12)	(10)
Net realized capital losses	(594)	(797)
Cash - beginning of period	446	1,342
Cash - end of period	214	470
Reserve for future policy benefits and unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	512	24
Reinsurance recoverables	(145)	321
Receivables and other assets	(15)	82
Payables and accruals	(767)	(967)
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes	(123)	(638)
Net disbursements from investment contracts related to policyholder funds — international unit-linked bonds and pension products	0	105
Net decrease in equity securities, trading	0	(104)
Depreciation and amortization	(5)	52
Other, net	152	(158)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	304	639
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	8,167	10,858
Fixed maturities, fair value option	339	60
Equity securities, available-for-sale	82	63
Mortgage loans	171	266
Partnerships	85	98
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	5,544	8,237
Fixed maturities, fair value option	217	95
Equity securities, available-for-sale	50	66
Mortgage loans	115	170
Partnerships	74	59
Proceeds from business sold		460
Change in derivatives, net	62	1,349
Payments for (Proceeds from) Policy Loans	(8)
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments	447	(250)
Change in all other, net	(34)	37
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	2,377	2,042
Deposits and other additions to investment and universal life-type contracts	3,660	6,444
Withdrawals and other deductions from investment and universal life-type contracts	17,328	19,778
Net transfers from separate accounts related to investment and universal life-type contracts	11,036	12,242
Net (decrease) increase in securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase		(719)
Payments of Capital Distribution	(275)	(1,200)
Payments for Advance to Affiliate		347
Net repayments at maturity or settlement of consumer notes	(13)	(78)
Net cash used for financing activities	(2,920)	(3,436)
Effect of Transfer of Cash to Held for Sale	0	115
Foreign exchange rate effect on cash	7	(2)
Cash, Period Increase (Decrease)	(232)	(872)
Net cash received during the period for income taxes	(61)	(119)
Noncash capital contributions received	2	6
Reinsurance Loss on Dispositions [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	$ 0	$ 1,491