CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 243	$ 186	$ 541	$ 426
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	214	(603)	422	(744)
Reclassification of net securities (gains) losses included in net income	0	1	(3)	1
Other Comprehensive Income Impact of D A C D S I C Benefit Reserves and Reinsurance Recoverables Net of Tax	(76)	201	(167)	265
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	138	(401)	252	(478)
Net unrealized losses on derivatives:
Reclassification of net derivative losses included in net income	1	2	2	3
Total net unrealized losses on derivatives	1	2	2	3
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	139	(399)	254	(475)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$ 382	$ (213)	$ 795	$ (49)