Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenues:
Net investment income	$ 1,623	$ 1,520	$ 1,501
Fee income	695	713	725
Premiums	41	48	870
Broker-dealer commission revenue	69	170	175
Net realized capital gains (losses):
Total other-than-temporary impairments	18	19	19
Less: Portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss)	2	(7)	0
Net other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings	(20)	(12)	(19)
Other net realized capital gains (losses)	(222)	(188)	(194)
Total net realized capital gains (losses)	(242)	(200)	(213)
Other revenue	13	0	(2)
Total revenues	2,199	2,251	3,056
Benefits and expenses:
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders	828	958	1,765
Operating expenses	647	801	815
Broker-dealer commission expense	69	170	175
Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired	86	233	167
Total benefits and expenses	1,630	2,162	2,922
Income (loss) before income taxes	569	89	134
Income tax expense (benefit)	74	(121)	21
Net income (loss)	$ 495	$ 210	$ 113