Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Securities available for sale, at fair value:
Equity securities (cost $15 in 2014 and $17 in 2013)	$ 23		$ 21
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost:
Fixed maturities	37,743		44,415
Other Investments	4,001		463
Cash and cash equivalents	2,666		2,543
Total investments and cash	114,691		108,459
Receivables	870		1,165
Accrued investment income	770		798
Deferred policy acquisition costs	8,713		8,798
Property and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation	449		481
Other	1,760	[1]	1,606	[1]
Total assets	127,253		121,307
Policy liabilities:
Future policy benefits	70,062		69,136
Unpaid policy claims	3,829		3,763
Unearned premiums	9,742		10,642
Other policyholders’ funds	6,567		5,861
Total policy liabilities	90,200		89,402
Income taxes	4,469		3,718
Payables for return of cash collateral on loaned securities	7,025		5,820
Notes payable	4,558		4,897
Other	3,148	[2]	2,850	[2]
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 11)
Total liabilities	109,400		106,687
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock of $.10 par value. In thousands: authorized 1,900,000 shares in 2014 and 2013; issued 667,967 shares in 2014 and 667,046 shares in 2013	67		67
Additional paid-in capital	1,726		1,644
Retained earnings	21,628		19,885
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses)	(1,805)		(1,505)
Unrealized gain (losses) on investment securities	3,402		1,035
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	(17)		(12)
Pension liability adjustment	(80)		(81)
Treasury stock, at average cost	(7,068)		(6,413)
Total shareholders’ equity	17,853		14,620
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	127,253		121,307
Investments Other Than Consolidated Variable Interest Entities
Securities available for sale, at fair value:
Fixed maturities	63,100		53,227
Perpetual securities	2,543		2,479
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost:
Fixed maturities	37,652		44,178
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated
Securities available for sale, at fair value:
Fixed maturities	4,132		4,843
Perpetual securities	483		468
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost:
Fixed maturities	$ 91		$ 237

[1] Includes $98 in 2014 and $106 in 2013 of derivatives from consolidated variable interest entities

[2] Includes $190 in 2014 and $207 in 2013 of derivatives from consolidated variable interest entities