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Derivatives (Details) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 JPY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 JPY (¥)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Notional amount	$ 1.8	¥ 187.9	$ 1.9	¥ 203.6
Collective account values of underlying variable annuities as a percentage of the guarantee value	103.00%	103.00%	104.00%	104.00%

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- Definition

Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Article 12

-Section 13

-Sentence Column B

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- Definition

Represents the collective account values of underlying variable annuities as a percentage of the guarantee value of the associated variable annuity reinsurance liability.

+ References

No definition available.

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