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Investments and Derivative Instruments Level 4 Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2015

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

$ 61,322

$ 62,185

Derivative, Fair Value, Net

(1,016)

(926)

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

(31)

$ (3)

Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral

1,300

1,100

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

12,800

12,900

UNITED STATES | GMWB Hedging Instruments [Member]

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

10,787

10,979

Derivative, Fair Value, Net

192

158

GMWB Derivatives, Net [Member] | UNITED STATES

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

(17)

1

Macro Hedge Program [Member] | UNITED STATES

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

(14)

(4)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

57,678

58,492

Derivative, Fair Value, Net

(1,087)

(924)

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

^[1]

(29)

(36)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

(24)

(12)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Coinsurance and Modified Coinsurance Reinsurance Contracts [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

(22)

(11)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Put Option [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

(2)

(2)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

3

7

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Credit Default Swap, Buying Protection [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

(5)

(2)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Credit Default Swap, Selling Protection [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

(2)

9

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Option [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

0

(5)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Equity Contract [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

18

(3)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | UNITED STATES | GMWB Hedging Instruments [Member]

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

10,787

10,979

Derivative, Fair Value, Net

192

158

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

50

13

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | UNITED STATES | GMWB Product Derivatives [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

(79)

(19)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | UNITED STATES | GMWB Reinsurance [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

12

7

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | UNITED STATES | Macro Hedge Program [Member]

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

4,605

4,548

Derivative, Fair Value, Net

145

$ 147

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | JAPAN | Three Win Related Foreign Currency Swaps [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

^[2]

36

(14)

Fair Value Hedging [Member] | JAPAN | Three Win Related Foreign Currency Swaps [Member]

Derivative Non-Qualifying Strategy Gain (Loss) Recognized within Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) [Abstract]

Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge

$ (44)

$ 0

[1]	Excludes investments that contain an embedded credit derivative for which the Company has elected the fair value option. For further discussion, see the Fair Value Option section in Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements.
[2]	Not included in this amount is the associated liability adjustment for changes in foreign exchange spot rates through realized capital gains (losses) of $(44) and $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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