CLOSED BLOCK - Revenues and Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenues:
Premiums and other income	$ 48	$ 51
Net investment income (loss)	67	73
Investment gains (losses), net	(1)	1
Total revenues	114	125
Benefits and Other Deductions:
Policyholders’ benefits and dividends	121	126
Other operating costs and expenses	1	1
Total benefits and other deductions	122	127
Net income (loss) before income taxes	(8)	(2)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(1)	0
Net income (loss)	$ (9)	$ (2)