Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Securities available for sale, at fair value:
Equity securities (cost $19 in 2015 and 2014)	$ 28		$ 28
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost:
Fixed maturities	34,262		34,242
Other Investments	179		171
Cash and cash equivalents	4,363		4,658
Total investments and cash	108,711		107,341
Receivables	700		842
Accrued investment income	728		762
Deferred policy acquisition costs	8,319		8,273
Property and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation	428		429
Other	2,515	[1]	2,120	[1]
Total assets	121,401		119,767
Policy liabilities:
Future policy benefits	67,292		65,646
Unpaid policy claims	3,673		3,630
Unearned premiums	8,460		8,626
Other policyholders’ funds	6,139		6,031
Total policy liabilities	85,564		83,933
Income taxes	5,322		5,293
Payables for return of cash collateral on loaned securities	2,615		2,193
Notes payable	6,282		5,282
Other	2,981	[2]	4,719	[2]
Total liabilities	102,764		101,420
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock of $.10 par value. In thousands: authorized 1,900,000 shares in 2015 and 2014; issued 668,854 shares in 2015 and 668,132 shares in 2014	67		67
Additional paid-in capital	1,745		1,711
Retained earnings	22,648		22,156
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses)	(2,540)		(2,541)
Unrealized gain (losses) on investment securities	5,026		4,672
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	(28)		(26)
Pension liability adjustment	(126)		(126)
Treasury stock, at average cost	(8,155)		(7,566)
Total shareholders’ equity	18,637		18,347
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	121,401		119,767
Investments Other Than Consolidated Variable Interest Entities
Securities available for sale, at fair value:
Fixed maturities	62,652		61,407
Perpetual securities	2,128		2,240
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost:
Fixed maturities	34,179		34,159
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated
Securities available for sale, at fair value:
Fixed maturities	4,667		4,166
Perpetual securities	432		429
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost:
Fixed maturities	$ 83		$ 83

[1] Includes $110 in 2015 and $106 in 2014 of derivatives from consolidated variable interest entities

[2] Includes $392 in 2015 and $318 in 2014 of derivatives from consolidated variable interest entities