Life Policy and Investment Contract Reserves (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Liability for Future Policy Benefits [Abstract]

Reserve For Losses Loss Adjustment Expenses Table [Text Block]

This table summarizes our life policy and investment contract reserves:

(Dollars in millions)	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Life policy reserves:
Ordinary/traditional life	$	991	$	943
Other	45		44
Subtotal	1,036		987
Investment contract reserves:
Deferred annuities	864		860
Universal life	565		558
Structured settlements	170		174
Other	6		4
Subtotal	1,605		1,596
Total life policy and investment contract reserves	$	2,641	$	2,583