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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 645	$ 636	$ 623
Deferred costs	1,377	1,378	1,377
Amortization — DAC	(1,372)	(1,377)	(1,364)
Add: Maxum acquisition	0	8	0
Balance, end of period	$ 650	$ 645	$ 636

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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Acquired as Part of Business Combination

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Net amount of deferred policy acquisition costs capitalized on contracts remaining in force as of the balance sheet date.

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Total amount of policy acquisition costs capitalized during the income statement period.

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