Life Policy and Investment Contract Reserves (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 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)	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Life policy reserves:
Ordinary/traditional life	$	1,063	$	1,011
Other	46		45
Subtotal	1,109		1,056
Investment contract reserves:
Deferred annuities	844		861
Universal life	594		578
Structured settlements	163		170
Other	6		6
Subtotal	1,607		1,615
Total life policy and investment contract reserves	$	2,716	$	2,671