CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Available-for-Sale:
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2013, $22,667; 2012, $23,058)	$ 24,411	$ 25,932
Common stocks, at fair value (cost: 2013 and 2012, $2)	5	4
Mortgage loans, at amortized cost (less allowance for loan losses: 2013 and 2012, $26)	3,360	3,389
Policy loans	760	752
Other investments	762	743
Total investments	29,298	30,820
Cash and cash equivalents	264	336
Restricted cash	5	86
Reinsurance recoverables	2,123	2,047
Other receivables	300	203
Accrued investment income	284	291
Deferred acquisition costs	2,480	2,373
Deferred sales inducement costs	392	404
Other assets	3,624	3,793
Separate account assets	71,828	69,395
Total assets	110,598	109,748
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits	29,521	30,670
Policy claims and other policyholders' funds	137	132
Short-term borrowings	501	501
Line of credit with Ameriprise Financial, Inc.	150	150
Other liabilities	4,345	4,201
Separate account liabilities	71,828	69,395
Total liabilities	106,482	105,049
Shareholder's equity:
Common stock, $30 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	2,463	2,462
Retained earnings	891	1,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	759	1,234
Total shareholder's equity	4,116	4,699
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$ 110,598	$ 109,748