Life Policy and Investment Contract Reserves (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

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, 2018		December 31, 2017
Life policy reserves:
Ordinary/traditional life	$	1,098	$	1,080
Other	47		47
Subtotal	1,145		1,127
Investment contract reserves:
Deferred annuities	821		835
Universal life	607		601
Structured settlements	161		160
Other	6		6
Subtotal	1,595		1,602
Total life policy and investment contract reserves	$	2,740	$	2,729