Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (amortized cost: $59,072 and $58,599, respectively)	$ 60,627	$ 63,333
Equity securities, at estimated fair value (cost: $139 and $142, respectively)	150	161
Mortgage loans (net of valuation allowances of $55 and $46, respectively; includes $93 and $115, respectively, at estimated fair value, relating to variable interest entities)	12,934	10,640
Policy loans	1,026	1,106
Real estate joint ventures	444	433
Other limited partnership interests	1,763	1,667
Short-term investments, principally at estimated fair value	116	269
Other invested assets, principally at estimated fair value	2,113	2,519
Total investments	79,173	80,128
Cash and cash equivalents, principally at estimated fair value	1,633	1,363
Accrued investment income (includes $0 and $1, respectively, relating to variable interest entities)	649	575
Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables	12,815	12,918
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	5,385	5,623
Current income tax recoverable	880	735
Other assets	535	547
Separate account assets	103,898	110,156
Total assets	204,968	212,045
Liabilities
Future policy benefits	35,123	35,715
Policyholder account balances	38,650	37,069
Other Policyholder Funds	2,632	2,720
Payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions	4,033	4,158
Long-term debt (includes $3 and $11, respectively, at estimated fair value, relating to variable interest entities)	237	46
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	540	894
Other Liabilities	4,654	4,419
Separate account liabilities	103,898	110,156
Total liabilities	189,767	195,177
Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (Note 10)
Equity
Common stock, par value $25,000 per share; 4,000 shares authorized; 3,000 shares issued and outstanding	75	75
Additional paid-in capital	19,073	19,073
Retained earnings (deficit)	(4,522)	(4,132)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	560	1,837
Total equity	15,186	16,853
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	15	15
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	15,201	16,868
Total liabilities and equity	$ 204,968	$ 212,045