CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Available-for-Sale:
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2013, $22,711; 2012, $23,058)	$ 25,368	$ 25,932
Common stocks, at fair value (cost: 2013 and 2012, $2)	4	4
Mortgage loans, at amortized cost (less allowance for loan losses: 2013 and 2012, $26)	3,365	3,389
Policy loans	752	752
Other investments	750	743
Total investments	30,239	30,820
Cash and cash equivalents	150	336
Restricted cash	75	86
Reinsurance recoverables	2,082	2,047
Other receivables	151	203
Accrued investment income	277	291
Deferred acquisition costs	2,409	2,373
Deferred sales inducement costs	397	404
Other assets	3,521	3,793
Separate account assets	72,532	69,395
Total assets	111,833	109,748
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits	29,979	30,670
Policy claims and other policyholders' funds	145	132
Short-term borrowings	500	501
Line of credit with Ameriprise Financial, Inc.	150	150
Other liabilities	3,989	4,201
Separate account liabilities	72,532	69,395
Total liabilities	107,295	105,049
Shareholder's equity:
Common stock, $30 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	2,462	2,462
Retained earnings	915	1,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,158	1,234
Total shareholder's equity	4,538	4,699
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$ 111,833	$ 109,748