Goodwill and Specifically Identifiable Intangible Assets (Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount		$ 105	$ 105
Accumulated amortization		39	35
Retirement Plan Services Segment [Member] | Mutual Fund Contract Rights [Member]
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount	[1]	5	5
Life Segment [Member] | Sales Force [Member]
Finite And Indefinife Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount		100	100
Accumulated amortization		$ 39	$ 35

[1] No amortization recorded as the intangible asset has indefinite life.