Schedule V - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Level 1 (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

SCHEDULE V

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In millions)

	Balance January 1,		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Write-offs/Payments/Other			Balance December 31,
2016
Valuation allowance on mortgage loans	$	19	$	—	$	—		$	19
2015
Valuation allowance on mortgage loans	$	15	$	4	$	—		$	19
2014
Valuation allowance on mortgage loans	$	12	$	4	$	(1	)	$	15