Life Policy And Investment Contract Reserves (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Life Policy And Investement Contract Reserves [Abstract]

Reserve In Addition To The Account Balance, Based on Expected No-Lapse Guarantee Benefits And Expected Policy Assessments

(In millions)		At December 31,
		2012		2011
Ordinary/traditional life	$	752	$	691
Universal life		483		481
Deferred annuities		850		827
Structured settlements		193		198
Other		17		17
Total life policy and investment contract reserves	$	2,295	$	2,214