Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 300,000,000	$ 445,000,000	$ 115,000,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs, value of business acquired and sales inducements	(49,000,000)	(64,000,000)	(80,000,000)
Net amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, value of business acquired and sales inducements	65,000,000	87,000,000	234,000,000
Net accretion/amortization of discount/premium	5,000,000	(3,000,000)	12,000,000
Future policy benefits, claims reserves and interest credited	568,000,000	547,000,000	534,000,000
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	23,000,000	58,000,000	(95,000,000)
Net realized capital losses	144,000,000	242,000,000	200,000,000
Depreciation and amortization	21,000,000	14,000,000	17,000,000
(Gains) losses on limited partnerships/corporations	(35,000,000)	0	0
Change in:
Accrued investment income	9,000,000	3,000,000	(3,000,000)
Premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverable	105,000,000	87,000,000	138,000,000
Other receivables and asset accruals	55,000,000	(8,000,000)	19,000,000
Due to/from affiliates	2,000,000	24,000,000	(113,000,000)
Other payables and accruals	158,000,000	(176,000,000)	10,000,000
Other, net	(8,000,000)	(33,000,000)	(24,000,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,363,000,000	1,223,000,000	964,000,000
Proceeds from the sale, maturity, disposal or redemption of:
Fixed maturities	3,956,000,000	3,983,000,000	4,462,000,000
Equity securities, available-for-sale	3,000,000	3,000,000	25,000,000
Mortgage loans on real estate	803,000,000	598,000,000	494,000,000
Limited partnerships/corporations	70,000,000	99,000,000	81,000,000
Acquisition of:
Fixed maturities	(4,582,000,000)	(5,475,000,000)	(4,247,000,000)
Equity securities, available-for-sale	(12,000,000)	(3,000,000)	(2,000,000)
Mortgage loans on real estate	(555,000,000)	(606,000,000)	(1,149,000,000)
Limited partnerships/corporations	(190,000,000)	(254,000,000)	(120,000,000)
Derivatives, net	23,000,000	23,000,000	203,000,000
Policy loans, net	5,000,000	4,000,000	5,000,000
Short-term investments, net	50,000,000	(26,000,000)	8,000,000
Short-term loan to affiliate, net	(69,000,000)	80,000,000	(80,000,000)
Collateral received (delivered), net	(86,000,000)	(46,000,000)	(189,000,000)
Other, net	(3,000,000)	(45,000,000)	(6,000,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(587,000,000)	(1,665,000,000)	(515,000,000)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Deposits received for investment contracts	3,395,000,000	3,744,000,000	2,380,000,000
Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts	(3,686,000,000)	(3,108,000,000)	(2,794,000,000)
Settlements on deposit contracts	(5,000,000)	(20,000,000)	(64,000,000)
Short-term loans from affiliates, net	0	(68,000,000)	26,000,000
Dividends paid and return of capital distribution	(396,000,000)	(126,000,000)	(265,000,000)
Proceeds from Contributions from Parent	57,000,000	55,000,000	12,000,000
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(635,000,000)	477,000,000	(705,000,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	141,000,000	35,000,000	(256,000,000)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	371,000,000	336,000,000	592,000,000
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	512,000,000	371,000,000	336,000,000
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid (received), net	$ (13,000,000)	$ 60,000,000	$ (43,000,000)