Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Disclosures [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 14,100	$ 12,517	$ 12,328
Capitalization	2,902	3,565	3,070
Amortization-Impact of assumption and experience unlocking and true-ups	328	328	(52)
Amortization - All Other	(568)	(1,832)	(2,643)
Change in Unrealized investment gains and losses	492	(168)	(346)
Foreign currency translation and other	(742)	(310)	160
Balance, end of year	$ 16,512	$ 14,100	$ 12,517