Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Revenues:
Net investment income	$ 382	$ 379
Fee income	174	190
Premiums	14	15
Broker-dealer commission revenue	41	44
Net realized capital gains (losses):
Total other-than-temporary impairments	(9)	0
Less: Portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Net other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings	(9)	0
Other net realized capital gains (losses)	(78)	(55)
Total net realized capital gains (losses)	(87)	(55)
Total revenues	524	573
Benefits and expenses:
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders	198	235
Operating expenses	108	220
Broker-dealer commission expense	41	44
Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired	65	2
Total benefits and expenses	412	501
Income (loss) before income taxes	112	72
Income tax expense (benefit)	25	18
Net income (loss)	$ 87	$ 54