Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 11,566	$ 86	$ 11,506	$ (1,006)	$ 980
Dividend paid to MetLife, Inc.	(77)			(77)
Capital contribution	3		3
Net income (loss)	(199)			(199)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	682				682
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	11,975	86	11,509	(1,282)	1,662
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	12,006	75	10,855	(1,350)	2,426
Capital contribution	1		1
Net income (loss)	284			284
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	294				294
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$ 12,585	$ 75	$ 10,856	$ (1,066)	$ 2,720