Derivative Instruments (Change In Our Unrealized Gain On Derivative Instruments In Accumulated OCI) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Change in our unrealized gain on derivative instruments in accumulated OCI
Balance as of beginning-of-year	$ 3,808
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	387		282		274
Balance as of end-of-year	1,563		3,808
Parent Company [Member]
Change in our unrealized gain on derivative instruments in accumulated OCI
Balance as of beginning-of-year	3,808
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	(73)		(85)		(68)
Balance as of end-of-year	1,563		3,808
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments
Change in our unrealized gain on derivative instruments in accumulated OCI
Balance as of beginning-of-year	163		119		(11)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year	143		55		184
Change in foreign currency exchange rate adjustment	(19)		(12)		7
Change in DAC, VOBA, DSI and DFEL	5		15
Income tax benefit (expense)	(45)		(21)		(67)
Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income (loss)	(15)		(15)		(10)
Associated amortization of DAC, VOBA, DSI and DFEL	1		4		1
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	5
Income tax benefit (expense)	5		4		3
Balance as of end-of-year	256		163		119
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments | Cash flow hedges | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Change in our unrealized gain on derivative instruments in accumulated OCI
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year	163		73		177
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments | Cash flow hedges | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Net Investment Income [Member]
Change in our unrealized gain on derivative instruments in accumulated OCI
Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income (loss)	(21)	[1]	(21)	[1]	(15)	[1]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments | Cash flow hedges | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Change in our unrealized gain on derivative instruments in accumulated OCI
Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income (loss)	(1)	[2]	(1)	[2]	(1)	[2]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments | Cash flow hedges | Foreign Currency Contract [Member]
Change in our unrealized gain on derivative instruments in accumulated OCI
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year	(24)		(22)		3
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments | Cash flow hedges | Foreign Currency Contract [Member] | Net Investment Income [Member]
Change in our unrealized gain on derivative instruments in accumulated OCI
Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income (loss)	3	[1]	3	[1]	2	[1]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments | Fair value hedges | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Change in our unrealized gain on derivative instruments in accumulated OCI
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year	4		4		4
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments | Fair value hedges | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Change in our unrealized gain on derivative instruments in accumulated OCI
Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income (loss)	$ 4	[2]	$ 4	[2]	$ 4	[2]

[1] The OCI offset is reported within net investment income on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

[2] The OCI offset is reported within interest and debt expense on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).