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Fair Value Measurements Level 4 Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Jul. 01, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Jul. 01, 2016
Jun. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0   $ 0   $ 0    
Fair Value Inputs, Comparability Adjustments 0.00%   0.00%              
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value $ 4,021,000,000 4,727,000,000 $ 4,021,000,000 4,727,000,000 $ 4,422,000,000   $ 4,318,000,000   $ 4,428,000,000 $ 3,911,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings (14,000,000) (94,000,000) (95,000,000) (102,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 34,000,000 42,000,000 101,000,000 72,000,000            
Limited partnerships and other alternative investments 2,533,000,000   2,533,000,000   2,456,000,000          
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 57,669,000,000   57,669,000,000   56,003,000,000          
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 189,000,000 636,000,000 1,202,000,000 1,303,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 126,000,000 93,000,000 598,000,000 399,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales (48,000,000) (82,000,000) (343,000,000) (211,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 26,000,000 125,000,000 154,000,000 684,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 (358,000,000) (235,000,000) (822,000,000) (531,000,000)            
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) (13,000,000) (96,000,000) (103,000,000) (60,000,000)            
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability 60   $ 60              
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Range of Outcomes, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Significant Inputs     The future expected payout is discounted back to the valuation date using a risk-adjusted discount rate of 18.8%. The risk-adjusted discount rate is an internally generated and significant unobservable input to fair value.              
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 226,000,000 325,000,000 $ 226,000,000 325,000,000 201,000,000   192,000,000   171,000,000 139,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 0 1,000,000 3,000,000 1,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 3,000,000 (1,000,000) 5,000,000 5,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value 121,000,000 356,000,000 121,000,000 356,000,000 299,000,000   198,000,000   440,000,000 288,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 3,445,000,000   3,445,000,000   3,810,000,000          
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 57,000,000 101,000,000 190,000,000 (18,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements 20,000,000 (17,000,000) (12,000,000) (50,000,000)            
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) 57,000,000 78,000,000 190,000,000 (41,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 37,000,000 165,000,000 148,000,000 226,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 1,000,000 3,000,000 7,000,000 12,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales (2,000,000) (11,000,000) (45,000,000) (27,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 0 10,000,000 10,000,000 16,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 3,000,000 7,000,000 89,000,000 (23,000,000)            
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0 0 1,000,000              
Derivative [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs 182,000,000 269,000,000 182,000,000 269,000,000 228,000,000   176,000,000   279,000,000 267,000,000
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings (3,000,000) (69,000,000) (60,000,000) (77,000,000)            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases 9,000,000 63,000,000 14,000,000 79,000,000            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Settlements 0 (4,000,000) 0 (6,000,000)            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Sales 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers into Level 3 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers out of Level 3 0 0 0 6,000,000            
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 0 9,000,000 0 9,000,000 $ 11,000,000       6,000,000 16,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings   0 0 (1,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases   5,000,000 4,000,000 11,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements   1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales   (1,000,000) (13,000,000) (4,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3   0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3   0   (10,000,000)            
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0 0 $ 0 0            
CMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques     Discounted cash flows   Discounted cash flows          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Decrease   Decrease          
CMBS [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk     1816.00%   1273.00%          
CMBS [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk     9.00%   10.00%          
CMBS [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk     352.00%   366.00%          
Corporate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques     Discounted cash flows   Discounted cash flows          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Decrease   Decrease          
Corporate [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk     940.00%   1302.00%          
Corporate [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk     102.00%   122.00%          
Corporate [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk     270.00%   359.00%          
Municipal [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques     Discounted cash flows   Discounted cash flows          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Decrease   Decrease          
Municipal [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Treasury Yield     239.00%   286.00%          
Municipal [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Treasury Yield     184.00%   135.00%          
Municipal [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Treasury Yield     201.00%   221.00%          
RMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques     Discounted cash flows   Discounted cash flows          
RMBS [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk     501.00%   1830.00%          
Fair Value Inputs, Prepayment Rate     13.00%   20.00%          
Fair Value Inputs, Probability of Default     9.00%   11.00%          
Fair Value Inputs, Loss Severity     100.00%   100.00%          
RMBS [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk     26.00%   16.00%          
Fair Value Inputs, Prepayment Rate     0.00%   0.00%          
Fair Value Inputs, Probability of Default     2.00%   0.00%          
Fair Value Inputs, Loss Severity     0.00%   0.00%          
RMBS [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Inputs, Counterparty Credit Risk     76.00%   192.00%          
Fair Value Inputs, Prepayment Rate     5.00%   4.00%          
Fair Value Inputs, Probability of Default     4.00%   5.00%          
Fair Value Inputs, Loss Severity     68.00%   75.00%          
Reinsurance Recoverable [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 51,000,000   $ 51,000,000   $ 73,000,000   57,000,000      
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings (9,000,000)   (33,000,000)              
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0   0              
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 0   0              
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 3,000,000   11,000,000              
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales 0   0              
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 0   0              
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 0   $ 0              
Spread [Member] | CMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Spread (encompasses prepayment, default risk and loss severity)   Spread (encompasses prepayment, default risk and loss severity)          
Spread [Member] | Corporate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Spread   Spread          
Spread [Member] | Municipal [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Spread   Spread          
Spread [Member] | RMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Spread   Spread          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Decrease   Decrease          
Prepayment Rate [Member] | RMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Constant prepayment rate   Constant prepayment rate          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Decrease [5]   Decrease [5]          
Probability of Default [Member] | RMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Constant default rate   Constant default rate          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Decrease   Decrease          
Loss Severity [Member] | RMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Loss severity   Loss severity          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Decrease   Decrease          
Asset-backed Securities [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 2,305,000,000   $ 2,305,000,000   $ 2,382,000,000          
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 56,000,000   56,000,000   82,000,000          
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 1,365,000,000   1,365,000,000   1,171,000,000          
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 33,000,000   33,000,000   64,000,000          
RMBS [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 4,205,000,000   4,205,000,000   4,767,000,000          
RMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 1,950,000,000   1,950,000,000   1,972,000,000          
Municipal [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 12,435,000,000   12,435,000,000   11,486,000,000          
Municipal [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 86,000,000   86,000,000   118,000,000          
Corporate [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 25,746,000,000   25,746,000,000   25,666,000,000          
Corporate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 1,039,000,000   1,039,000,000   1,080,000,000          
CMBS [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 5,120,000,000   5,120,000,000   4,936,000,000          
CMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 93,000,000   93,000,000   80,000,000          
Collateralized Debt Obligations [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 2,395,000,000   2,395,000,000   1,916,000,000          
Collateralized Debt Obligations [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 188,000,000   188,000,000   414,000,000          
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | RMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 1,950,000,000   1,950,000,000   1,963,000,000          
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Municipal [Member] | Non-Broker Priced [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 70,000,000   70,000,000   101,000,000          
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate [Member] | Non-Broker Priced [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 496,000,000   496,000,000   510,000,000          
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | CMBS [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 49,000,000   $ 49,000,000   $ 52,000,000          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Withdrawal Utilization [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Increase   Increase          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Withdrawal Utilization [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Unobservable Input Range     100.00%   100.00%          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Withdrawal Utilization [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Unobservable Input Range     15.00%   15.00%          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Withdrawal Rates [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Increase   Increase          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Withdrawal Rates [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Unobservable Input Range     8.00%   8.00%          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Withdrawal Rates [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Unobservable Input Range     0.00%   0.00%          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Lapse Rates [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Decrease   Decrease          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Lapse Rates [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Unobservable Input Range     40.00%   40.00%          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Lapse Rates [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Unobservable Input Range     0.00%   0.00%          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Reset Elections [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Increase   Increase          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Reset Elections [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Unobservable Input Range     75.00%   75.00%          
Living Benefits Required to be Fair Valued and the GMWB Reinsurance Derivative [Member] | Reset Elections [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Unobservable Input Range     20.00%   20.00%          
Equity Contract [Member] | Derivative [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs 2,000,000 0 $ 2,000,000 0 $ 0   2,000,000   1,000,000 0
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 0 (1,000,000) (3,000,000) (16,000,000)            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases 0 0 5,000,000 16,000,000            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Settlements 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Sales 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers into Level 3 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers out of Level 3 0 0 $ 0 0            
Other Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques     Discounted cash flows   Discounted cash flows          
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Equity volatility   Equity volatility          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Increase   Increase          
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 62,000,000   $ 62,000,000   $ 100,000,000          
Other Contract [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate     30.00%   30.00%          
Other Contract [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate     7.00%   12.00%          
Other Contract [Member] | Derivative [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs 0 2,000,000 $ 0 2,000,000 $ 1,000,000       4,000,000 7,000,000
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings   (2,000,000) (1,000,000) (5,000,000)            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases   0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Settlements   0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Sales   0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers into Level 3   0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers out of Level 3   0 $ 0 0            
Other Contract [Member] | Equity Volatility [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Increase   Increase          
Other Contract [Member] | Equity Volatility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Unobservable Input Range     30.00%   30.00%          
Other Contract [Member] | Equity Volatility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Unobservable Input Range     7.00%   12.00%          
Equity Option [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques     Option model   Option model          
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Equity volatility   Equity volatility          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Increase   Increase          
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 190,000,000   $ 190,000,000   $ 188,000,000          
Equity Option [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate     30.00%   28.00%          
Equity Option [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate     15.00%   17.00%          
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques     Discounted cash flows   Discounted cash flows          
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Swap curve beyond 30 years   Swap curve beyond 30 years          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Decrease   Decrease          
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (29,000,000)   $ (29,000,000)   $ (29,000,000)          
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Unobservable Swap Curve     3.00%   3.00%          
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Unobservable Swap Curve     2.00%   3.00%          
Interest Rate Swaption [Member] | Long [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques     Option model   Option model          
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Interest rate volatility   Interest rate volatility          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Increase   Increase          
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 2,000,000   $ 2,000,000   $ 8,000,000          
Interest Rate Swaption [Member] | Long [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate     3.00%   2.00%          
Interest Rate Swaption [Member] | Long [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate     2.00%   2.00%          
Variance Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques     Option model   Option model          
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Equity volatility   Equity volatility          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Increase   Increase          
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (40,000,000)   $ (40,000,000)   $ (36,000,000)          
Variance Swap [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate     19.00%   23.00%          
Variance Swap [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate     12.00%   20.00%          
Reinsurance Recoverable [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value   98,000,000   98,000,000         106,000,000 83,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings   (12,000,000)   4,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   0                
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases   0                
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements   4,000,000   11,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales   0                
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3   0                
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3   0                
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) (9,000,000) (12,000,000) $ (33,000,000) 4,000,000            
U.S. Macro Hedge Program [Member] | Derivative [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs 183,000,000 168,000,000 183,000,000 168,000,000 $ 167,000,000   160,000,000   141,000,000 147,000,000
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 14,000,000 (32,000,000) 7,000,000 (36,000,000)            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases 9,000,000 63,000,000 9,000,000 63,000,000            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Settlements 0 (4,000,000) 0 (6,000,000)            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Sales 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers into Level 3 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers out of Level 3 0 0 0 0            
U.S. GMWB Hedging Instruments [Member] | Derivative [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs 24,000,000 131,000,000 24,000,000 131,000,000 81,000,000   40,000,000   165,000,000 135,000,000
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings (16,000,000) (34,000,000) (57,000,000) (10,000,000)            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Settlements 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Sales 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers into Level 3 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers out of Level 3 0 0 0 6,000,000            
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Derivative [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs (27,000,000) (32,000,000) (27,000,000) (32,000,000) (21,000,000)   (26,000,000)   (32,000,000) (22,000,000)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings (1,000,000) 0 (6,000,000) (10,000,000)            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Purchases 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Settlements 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Sales 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers into Level 3 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Transfers out of Level 3 0 0 0 0            
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 3,445,000,000 3,926,000,000 3,445,000,000 3,926,000,000 3,810,000,000   3,795,000,000   3,769,000,000 3,313,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings (2,000,000) (13,000,000) (5,000,000) (28,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 35,000,000 43,000,000 105,000,000 60,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 120,000,000 399,000,000 1,009,000,000 981,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 128,000,000 89,000,000 600,000,000 389,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales (46,000,000) (70,000,000) (285,000,000) (175,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 26,000,000 115,000,000 144,000,000 668,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 355,000,000 228,000,000 733,000,000 (504,000,000)            
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) (1,000,000) (13,000,000) (14,000,000) (15,000,000)            
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 117,000,000 100,000,000 117,000,000 100,000,000 99,000,000   98,000,000   97,000,000 93,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 0 (1,000,000) 0 (1,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (4,000,000) 0 (9,000,000) 7,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 23,000,000 4,000,000 27,000,000 6,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales 0   0 (5,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 0   0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0 (1,000,000) 0 (1,000,000)            
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 56,000,000 31,000,000 56,000,000 31,000,000 82,000,000   96,000,000   41,000,000 37,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 0   0              
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 0 18,000,000 70,000,000 18,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 6,000,000 0 12,000,000 7,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales (6,000,000) (2,000,000) (6,000,000) (2,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 7,000,000 0 33,000,000 18,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 35,000,000 26,000,000 111,000,000 33,000,000            
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 33,000,000 74,000,000 33,000,000 74,000,000 64,000,000   29,000,000   72,000,000 60,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 0 0 0 1,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 1,000,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 11,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 9,000,000 9,000,000 15,000,000 24,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales 0 (8,000,000) (2,000,000) (19,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 6,000,000 0 46,000,000 0            
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | RMBS [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 1,950,000,000 2,055,000,000 1,950,000,000 2,055,000,000 1,972,000,000   2,011,000,000   1,873,000,000 1,622,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 27,000,000 15,000,000 60,000,000 11,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 40,000,000 253,000,000 263,000,000 683,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 119,000,000 78,000,000 329,000,000 236,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales 0 (8,000,000) (7,000,000) (8,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 0 0 0 5,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 9,000,000 0 9,000,000 (22,000,000)            
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Municipal [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 86,000,000 126,000,000 86,000,000 126,000,000 118,000,000   86,000,000   90,000,000 49,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 0 0 4,000,000 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 2,000,000 4,000,000 7,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 0 34,000,000 0 54,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales 0   (40,000,000) 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 0 0 0 16,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 0 0 0 0            
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Corporate [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 1,039,000,000 1,094,000,000 1,039,000,000 1,094,000,000 1,080,000,000   1,136,000,000   1,136,000,000 854,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings (1,000,000) (12,000,000) (7,000,000) (26,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 8,000,000 27,000,000 38,000,000 39,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 42,000,000 69,000,000 257,000,000 136,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 1,000,000 3,000,000 39,000,000 52,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales (40,000,000) (52,000,000) (230,000,000) (143,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 19,000,000 115,000,000 111,000,000 628,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 126,000,000 (192,000,000) 171,000,000 342,000,000            
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) (1,000,000) (13,000,000) (13,000,000) (14,000,000)            
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | CMBS [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 93,000,000 77,000,000 93,000,000 77,000,000 80,000,000   98,000,000   79,000,000 150,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings (1,000,000) (1,000,000) (2,000,000) (2,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0 1,000,000 (3,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 0 15,000,000 75,000,000 65,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 4,000,000 6,000,000 10,000,000 24,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales 0 0 0 (3,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 0 0 0 1,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 0 10,000,000 51,000,000 (107,000,000)            
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0 0 (1,000,000) (1,000,000)            
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Collateralized Debt Obligations [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value 188,000,000 469,000,000 188,000,000 469,000,000 $ 414,000,000   339,000,000   478,000,000 541,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 0   0 (1,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (1,000,000) (3,000,000) (2,000,000) (5,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases 29,000,000 1,000,000 329,000,000 1,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements 0 7,000,000 208,000,000 67,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 0 0   0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 179,000,000 0 $ 345,000,000 0            
Hedge Funds, Equity [Member] | Equity Option [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques     Option model   Option model          
Fair Value Measurements, Significant Assumptions     Equity volatility   Equity volatility          
Positive or negative relationship of change in input to change in fair value measurement     Increase   Increase          
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 2,000,000   $ 2,000,000   $ 17,000,000          
Hedge Funds, Equity [Member] | Equity Option [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate     27.00%   30.00%          
Hedge Funds, Equity [Member] | Equity Option [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate     27.00%   27.00%          
Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 58,000,000 78,000,000 $ 193,000,000 (41,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements 20,000,000 (17,000,000) (12,000,000) (50,000,000)            
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) 58,000,000 78,000,000 193,000,000 (41,000,000)            
Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value 93,000,000 379,000,000 93,000,000 379,000,000 $ 274,000,000   171,000,000   440,000,000 288,000,000
Other Liabilities [Member] | Equity Contract [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 2,000,000   2,000,000   33,000,000          
Other Liabilities [Member] | Equity Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 2,000,000   2,000,000   0          
Other Liabilities [Member] | Macro Hedge Program [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 8,000,000   8,000,000   50,000,000          
Other Liabilities [Member] | Macro Hedge Program [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 25,000,000   25,000,000   47,000,000          
Other Liabilities [Member] | U.S. GMWB Hedging Instruments [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 26,000,000   26,000,000   20,000,000          
Other Liabilities [Member] | U.S. GMWB Hedging Instruments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (16,000,000)   (16,000,000)   21,000,000          
Other Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (479,000,000)   (479,000,000)   (542,000,000)          
Other Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ (27,000,000)   $ (27,000,000)   $ (21,000,000)          
Separate Accounts [Member] | Hedge Funds [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Redemption Restriction, Percentage 45.00%   45.00%   39.00%          
Separate Accounts [Member] | Private Equity Funds [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Redemption Restriction, Percentage 16.00%   16.00%   11.00%          
Equity Linked Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value $ 0 31,000,000 $ 0 31,000,000 $ 33,000,000   37,000,000   28,000,000 26,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 0 (3,000,000) (4,000,000) (5,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0   0              
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements 37,000,000   37,000,000 0            
Equity Linked Notes [Member] | Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements   0                
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) 0 (3,000,000) (4,000,000) (5,000,000)            
Obligations [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value 28,000,000 (23,000,000) 28,000,000 (23,000,000) 25,000,000   27,000,000   0 0
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 23,000,000     23,000,000            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements 0   0              
Obligations [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings (1,000,000)                  
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)   0 (3,000,000) 0            
Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value (93,000,000) 348,000,000 (93,000,000) 348,000,000 $ 241,000,000   $ 134,000,000   $ 412,000,000 $ 262,000,000
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 58,000,000 81,000,000 197,000,000 (36,000,000)            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0            
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements (17,000,000) (17,000,000) (49,000,000) (50,000,000)            
Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit [Member] | Other Policyholder Funds and Benefits Payable [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]                    
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]                    
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) $ 58,000,000 $ 81,000,000 $ 197,000,000 $ (36,000,000)