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Derivatives (Embedded Derivatives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract]
Embedded derivatives within asset host contracts	$ 166		$ 166		$ 175
Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts	1,601		1,601		1,887
Ceded guaranteed minimum benefits \| Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract]
Embedded derivatives within asset host contracts	166		166		227
Direct guaranteed minimum benefits \| Policyholder account balances
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract]
Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts	396		396		1,212
Assumed reinsurance on fixed deferred annuities \| Policyholder account balances
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract]
Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts	0		0		1
Fixed annuities with equity indexed returns \| Policyholder account balances
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract]
Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts	1,205		1,205		674
Options embedded in debt or equity securities (1) \| Investments
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract]
Embedded derivatives within asset host contracts	0		0		$ (52)
Nonperformance risk \| Direct and assumed guaranteed minimum benefit
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Embedded Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Embedded Derivative, Net	(150)	$ 457	(116)	$ 385
Policyholder benefits and claims
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Embedded Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Embedded Derivative, Net	$ (2)	$ (21)	$ (4)	$ (22)