Investments - Activity related to the pretax fixed maturity credit loss component reflected within retained earnings for securities still held for which a portion of an OTTI loss was recognized in OCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance of credit losses on fixed maturity securities	$ 30	$ 41	$ 36	$ 53
Reductions for securities sold during the period	(2)	(2)	(8)	(14)
Reductions for securities the Company intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell	0	(1)	0	(1)
Ending balance of credit losses on fixed maturity securities	$ 28	$ 38	$ 28	$ 38