Transactions with Affiliates Level 4 Reinsurance Disclosures (Details) - Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Accident and Health Insurance Product Line [Member]
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Ceded Premiums Written	$ 16
Group Insurance Policies [Member]
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Ceded Premiums Written	$ 6

Amount of written premiums ceded to other entities.

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