CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Available-for-Sale:
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2012, $23,058; 2011, $24,398)	$ 25,932	$ 26,577
Common stocks, at fair value (cost: 2012, $2; 2011, $1)	4	2
Mortgage loans, at amortized cost (less allowance for loan losses: 2012, $26; 2011, $32)	3,389	2,473
Policy loans	752	739
Other investments	743	730
Total investments	30,820	30,521
Cash and cash equivalents	336	828
Restricted cash	86	26
Reinsurance recoverables	2,047	1,953
Other receivables	203	162
Accrued investment income	291	307
Deferred acquisition costs	2,373	2,413
Deferred sales inducement costs	404	464
Other assets	3,793	3,638
Separate account assets	69,395	63,174
Total assets	109,748	103,486
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits	30,670	31,169
Policy claims and other policyholders' funds	132	121
Borrowings under repurchase agreements	501	504
Line of credit with Ameriprise Financial, Inc.	150	300
Other liabilities	4,201	3,608
Separate account liabilities	69,395	63,174
Total liabilities	105,049	98,876
Shareholder's equity:
Common stock, $30 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	2,462	2,461
Retained earnings	1,000	1,215
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,234	931
Total shareholder's equity	4,699	4,610
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$ 109,748	$ 103,486