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Derivatives (Changes in Estimated Fair Value Related to Embedded Derivatives) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Net derivatives gains (losses) $ (170)us-gaap_EmbeddedDerivativeGainLossOnEmbeddedDerivativeNet $ 135us-gaap_EmbeddedDerivativeGainLossOnEmbeddedDerivativeNet $ 598us-gaap_EmbeddedDerivativeGainLossOnEmbeddedDerivativeNet
Net derivatives gains (losses) [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Net derivatives gains (losses) $ (170)us-gaap_EmbeddedDerivativeGainLossOnEmbeddedDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlic_NetDerivativeGainLossMember
$ 135us-gaap_EmbeddedDerivativeGainLossOnEmbeddedDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlic_NetDerivativeGainLossMember
$ 598us-gaap_EmbeddedDerivativeGainLossOnEmbeddedDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= mlic_NetDerivativeGainLossMember