Fair Value Measurements - Measured Under Certain Conditions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Realized investment losses on impaired real estate, partnership entities, and commercial mortgage loans	$ 4	$ 16
Maximum [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Impaired real estate, partnership entities, and commercial mortgage loans as a percent of total investments	1.00%	1.00%

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