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

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Jun. 30, 2015

Jun. 30, 2016

Jun. 30, 2015

Dec. 31, 2015

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

$ 59,225

$ 59,225

$ 62,185

Derivative, Fair Value, Net

(984)

(984)

(926)

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

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

(17)

$ (27)

(48)

$ (30)

Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral

1,400

1,400

1,100

Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings

1

2

1

2

Interest Rate Swap [Member]

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

12,400

12,400

12,900

UNITED STATES | GMWB Hedging Instruments [Member]

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

10,532

10,532

10,979

Derivative, Fair Value, Net

203

203

158

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

(108)

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

3

(4)

(14)

(3)

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

(20)

(23)

(34)

(27)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

55,626

55,626

58,492

Derivative, Fair Value, Net

(1,080)

(1,080)

(924)

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

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

42

^[1]

(11)

^[1]

13

(46)

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

4

7

(20)

(5)

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

(25)

37

(47)

26

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

(1)

(2)

(3)

(3)

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

22

1

25

8

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

(2)

0

(7)

(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

6

(11)

4

(2)

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)

0

(10)

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

(5)

6

13

3

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | UNITED KINGDOM

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

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

79

(17)

121

(31)

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

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

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

0

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

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

10,532

10,532

10,979

Derivative, Fair Value, Net

203

203

158

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

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

32

(66)

82

(53)

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

(30)

78

(109)

59

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

1

(16)

13

(9)

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

Non-qualifying Strategies for Hedge Accounting [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

4,699

4,699

4,548

Derivative, Fair Value, Net

147

147

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]

60

(17)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | JAPAN | Fixed Annuity Hedging Instruments [Member]

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

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net

^[2]

$ 96

$ (31)

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

$ (64)

$ 16

$ 16

[1]	Not included in this amount is the associated liability adjustment for changes in foreign exchange spot rates through realized capital gains (losses) of $(64) and $16 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $(108) and $16 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
[2]	Not included in this amount is the associated transactional foreign currency revaluation related to changes in equity of a P&C runoff entity in the United Kingdom adjusted through realized capital gains (losses) of $(23) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

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