Life Policy and Investment Contract Reserves (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

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, 2019		December 31, 2018
Life policy reserves:
Ordinary/traditional life	$	1,168	$	1,149
Other	48		48
Subtotal	1,216		1,197
Investment contract reserves:
Deferred annuities	776		787
Universal life	632		632
Structured settlements	154		156
Other	6		7
Subtotal	1,568		1,582
Total life policy and investment contract reserves	$	2,784	$	2,779