Life Policy and Investment Contract Reserves (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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)	June 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Life policy reserves:
Ordinary/traditional life	$	1,118	$	1,080
Other	48		47
Subtotal	1,166		1,127
Investment contract reserves:
Deferred annuities	813		835
Universal life	616		601
Structured settlements	159		160
Other	6		6
Subtotal	1,594		1,602
Total life policy and investment contract reserves	$	2,760	$	2,729