Transactions with Affiliates Level 4 (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Annuity Obligations	$ 675,000,000	$ 682,000,000
Recoverables for Hartford Fire Life, A&H, & Annuity, Contract Guarantees	$ 0	$ 0

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