Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $17,840.9 at 2012 and $16,577.9 at 2011)	$ 20,105.0	$ 18,134.6
Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option	584.2	511.9
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $130.1 at 2012 and $131.8 at 2011)	142.4	144.9
Short-term investments	333.5	216.8
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of valuation allowance of $1.6 at 2012 and $1.3 at 2011	2,712.3	2,373.5
Loan - Dutch State obligation	353.9	417.0
Policy loans	242.5	245.9
Limited partnerships/corporations	369.7	510.6
Derivatives	543.7	446.6
Securities pledged (amortized cost of $201.5 at 2012 and $572.5 at 2011)	213.6	593.7
Total investments	25,600.8	23,595.5
Cash and cash equivalents	382.4	217.1
Short-term investments under securities loan agreement, including collateral delivered	150.8	524.8
Accrued investment income	286.7	260.2
Receivable for securities sold	13.2	16.7
Reinsurance recoverable	2,193.5	2,276.3
Deferred policy acquisition costs, Value of business acquired, and Sale inducements to contract holders	658.3	947.2
Notes receivable from affiliate	175.0	175.0
Short-term loan to affiliate	0	648.0
Due from affiliates	46.6	52.9
Property and equipment	82.3	84.7
Other assets	52.9	56.3
Assets held in separate accounts	51,607.7	45,295.2
Total assets	81,250.2	74,149.9
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity
Future policy benefits and claims reserves	23,698.3	23,062.3
Payable for securities purchased	65.2	3.3
Payables under securities loan agreement, including collateral held	312.5	634.8
Long-term debt	4.9	4.9
Due to affiliates	76.7	126.0
Derivatives	380.0	360.1
Current income tax payable to Parent	12.0	1.3
Deferred income taxes	518.1	355.2
Other liabilities	332.7	330.5
Liabilities related to separate accounts	51,607.7	45,295.2
Total liabilities	77,008.1	70,173.6
Shareholder's equity:
Common stock (100,000 shares authorized, 55,000 issued and outstanding; $50 per share value)	2.8	2.8
Additional paid-in capital	4,216.9	4,533.0
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,054.2	747.5
Retained earnings (deficit)	(1,031.8)	(1,307.0)
Total shareholder's equity	4,242.1	3,976.3
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity	$ 81,250.2	$ 74,149.9