Life Policy and Investment Contract Reserves (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

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)	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
Life policy reserves:
Ordinary/traditional life	$	1,026	$	1,011
Other	45		45
Subtotal	1,071		1,056
Investment contract reserves:
Deferred annuities	858		861
Universal life	588		578
Structured settlements	166		170
Other	6		6
Subtotal	1,618		1,615
Total life policy and investment contract reserves	$	2,689	$	2,671