Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (241)		$ 96
Comprehensive Income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(241)		96
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in net unrealized gain / loss on securities	(889)		241
Change in OTTI losses recognized in other comprehensive income	15		(8)
Change in net gain / loss on cash-flow hedging instruments	(108)		(53)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(220)		(136)
Change in pension and other postretirement plan adjustments	(8)		(33)
Total other comprehensive income	(1,194)	[1]	77
Total comprehensive income	$ (1,435)		$ 173

[1] [1] All amounts are net of tax and DAC.