Schedule IV Reinsurance

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Abstract]

Schedule IV Reinsurance

(In millions)	Gross amount		Ceded to other companies		Assumed from other companies		Net amount		Percentage of amount assumed to net
Year ended December 31, 2016
Life insurance in force at end of year	$	56,356	$	65,050	$	9,591	$	897	1,069.2	%
Premiums	448		228		20		240		8.3	%
Year ended December 31, 2015
Life insurance in force at end of year	77,994		83,548		10,123		4,569		221.6	%
Premiums	445		274		24		195		12.3	%
Year ended December 31, 2014
Life insurance in force at end of year	132,755		142,660		10,748		843		1,275.0	%
Premiums	387		315		28		100		28.0	%