Life Policy and Investment Contract Reserves (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 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)	September 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Life policy reserves:
Ordinary/traditional life	$	1,132	$	1,080
Other	48		47
Subtotal	1,180		1,127
Investment contract reserves:
Deferred annuities	802		835
Universal life	625		601
Structured settlements	157		160
Other	6		6
Subtotal	1,590		1,602
Total life policy and investment contract reserves	$	2,770	$	2,729