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Investments (Leverage Leases - Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Leveraged Leases [Abstract]    
Deferred income tax liability related to leveraged leases $ 1.3us-gaap_LeveragedLeasesNetInvestmentInLeveragedLeasesDisclosureDeferredTaxesArisingFromLeveragedLeases $ 1.4us-gaap_LeveragedLeasesNetInvestmentInLeveragedLeasesDisclosureDeferredTaxesArisingFromLeveragedLeases
Percentage of rental receivables performing 100.00%mlic_LoansAndLeasesReceivableRatioOfPerformingLoansToAllLoans 100.00%mlic_LoansAndLeasesReceivableRatioOfPerformingLoansToAllLoans
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other Information The payment periods for leveraged leases range from one to 15 years but in certain circumstances can be over 30 years, while the payment periods for direct financing leases range from one to 22 years.