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Reinsurance (Reinsurance Recoverable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Total reinsurance recoverables | $ 5,159 | $ 4,211
Individual and group annuities |  |
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Total reinsurance recoverables | 698 | 658
Life insurance |  |
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Total reinsurance recoverables | 4,290 | 3,388
Other reinsurance |  |
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Total reinsurance recoverables | 171 | 165
CIGNA | Individual and group annuities |  |
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Total reinsurance recoverables | 682 | 656
Hartford Life Business | Life insurance |  |
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Total reinsurance recoverables | 2,145 | 2,049
Reinsurance Payable | 1,301 | 1,205
Union Hamilton | Individual and group annuities |  |
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Total reinsurance recoverables | $ 13 | $ 0

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