Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenues
Premiums	$ 869	$ 828	$ 1,180
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	3,190	3,156	3,097
Net investment income	3,235	2,973	3,111
Other revenues	287	336	709
Net investment gains (losses)
Gain (Loss) on Investments	(204)	(27)	(67)
Net derivative gains (losses)	745	(1,468)	(5,770)
Total revenues	8,122	5,798	2,260
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims	3,180	3,594	3,738
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	1,047	1,076	1,131
Amortization of DAC and VOBA Charged to Other Expenses	1,011	916	(225)
Other expenses	1,763	1,833	2,081
Total expenses	7,001	7,419	6,725
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	1,121	(1,621)	(4,465)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	153	(738)	(1,690)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	968	(883)	(2,775)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	1	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 967	$ (883)	$ (2,775)