CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Available-for-Sale:
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2014, $22,044; 2013, $22,902)	$ 24,175	$ 24,387
Common stocks, at fair value (cost: 2014 and 2013, $2)	8	6
Mortgage loans, at amortized cost (less allowance for loan losses: 2014, $23; and 2013, $24)	3,307	3,326
Policy loans	791	773
Other Investments	935	915
Total investments	29,216	29,407
Cash and cash equivalents	68	344
Reinsurance recoverables	2,237	2,177
Other receivables	208	195
Accrued investment income	265	275
Deferred acquisition costs	2,578	2,633
Other assets	4,205	4,357
Separate account assets	79,914	77,616
Total assets	118,691	117,004
Liabilities:
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims	29,095	29,149
Short-term borrowings	200	500
Line of credit with Ameriprise Financial, Inc.	0	150
Other liabilities	4,828	5,431
Separate account liabilities	79,914	77,616
Total liabilities	114,037	112,846
Shareholder's equity:
Common stock, $30 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	2,464	2,463
Retained earnings	1,283	1,042
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	904	650
Total shareholder's equity	4,654	4,158
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$ 118,691	$ 117,004