Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenues:
Net investment income	$ 413	$ 425	$ 1,235	$ 1,204
Fee income	181	177	522	526
Premiums	5	13	24	35
Broker-dealer commission revenue	1	1	2	69
Net realized capital gains (losses):
Total other-than-temporary impairments	(3)	(6)	(24)	(15)
Less: Portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	1
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	(3)	(6)	(24)	(16)
Other net realized capital gains (losses)	7	(38)	2	(198)
Total net realized capital gains (losses)	4	(44)	(22)	(214)
Other revenue	3	6	8	8
Total revenues	607	578	1,769	1,628
Benefits and expenses:
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders	262	227	786	625
Operating expenses	197	183	607	469
Broker-dealer commission expense	1	1	2	69
Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired	31	(28)	40	54
Total benefits and expenses	491	383	1,435	1,217
Income (loss) before income taxes	116	195	334	411
Income tax expense (benefit)	6	34	30	64
Net income (loss)	$ 110	$ 161	$ 304	$ 347