Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $23,764 and $23,260)	$ 26,192	$ 25,436
Marketable Securities, Fixed Maturities, Current	231	280
Trading Securities, Equity	11	11
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $399 and $443)	367	514
Policy loans, at outstanding balance	1,451	1,430
Alternative Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,245	1,309
Other investments	478	442
Short-term investments (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $5, as of September 30, 2012)	1,384	2,162
Total investments	34,471	34,682
Cash	293	258
Premiums receivable and agents' balances	28	27
Reinsurance Recoverables	19,910	20,053
Deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits	482	521
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	1,158	1,237
Other assets	670	308
Separate account assets	135,790	134,689
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net	3,123	3,109
Total assets	192,802	191,775
Liabilities
Reserve for future policy benefits and unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	13,784	13,624
Other policyholder funds and benefits payable	31,568	31,994
Other liabilities (including variable interest entity liabilities of $443 and $477)	2,610	2,177
Separate account liabilities	135,790	134,689
Total liabilities	183,752	182,484
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock—1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, par value $5,690	6	6
Additional paid-in capital	6,189	6,688
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,334	1,221
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	1,521	1,376
Total stockholders' equity	9,050	9,291
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	192,802	191,775
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $23,764 and $23,260)	1,990	2,025
Trading Securities, Equity	0	0
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $399 and $443)	48	48
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Investments:
Total assets		$ 3,109