Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Comprehensive Income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 230	$ 399	$ 375	$ 456
Total comprehensive income	(255)	659	3	1,028
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(1)	0	0
Total comprehensive income attributable to Hartford Life Insurance Company	(255)	660	3	1,028
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Total other comprehensive income	(485)	260	(372)	572
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized gain / loss on securities	(467)	256	(364)	571
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net gain / loss on cash-flow hedging instruments	(18)	3	(8)	1
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	$ 0	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0