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Equity (Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Narrative) (Details) (2005 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
2005 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
     
Equity - Stock-based Compensation Plans [Line Items]      
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense $ 100us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
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= mlic_TwoThousandFiveStockAndIncentiveCompensationPlanMember
$ 122us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
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= mlic_TwoThousandFiveStockAndIncentiveCompensationPlanMember
$ 127us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
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= mlic_TwoThousandFiveStockAndIncentiveCompensationPlanMember