SCHEDULE II - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT (Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Derivative investments	$ 881		$ 2,652
Other investments	1,218		1,098
Cash and invested cash	2,364		4,230		4,510	2,741
Other assets	2,730		2,580
Total assets	236,945		218,869
Liabilities
Short-term debt	501		200
Long-term debt	5,320		5,439
Payables for collateral on investments	3,238		4,181
Other liabilities	4,253		5,103
Total liabilities	223,493		203,896
Contingencies and Commitments
Stockholders Equity
Preferred stock - 10,000,000 shares authorized; Series A	0		0
Common stock - 800,000,000 shares authorized	6,876		7,121
Retained earnings	5,013		4,044
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,563		3,808
Total stockholders' equity	13,452		14,973		13,101
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	236,945		218,869
Parent Company [Member]
Assets
Investments in subsidiaries	15,782	[1]	17,557	[1]
Derivative investments	264		389
Other investments	55		30
Cash and invested cash	1,558		844		622	582
Loans and accrued interest to subsidiaries	2,995	[1]	2,585	[1]
Other assets	54		27
Total assets	20,708		21,432
Liabilities
Common and preferred dividends payable	42		33
Short-term debt	501		200
Long-term debt	5,571		5,689
Loans from subsidiaries	460	[1]	55	[1]
Payables for collateral on investments	374		59
Other liabilities	308		423
Total liabilities	7,256		6,459
Contingencies and Commitments
Stockholders Equity
Preferred stock - 10,000,000 shares authorized; Series A	0		0
Common stock - 800,000,000 shares authorized	6,876		7,121
Retained earnings	5,013		4,044
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,563		3,808
Total stockholders' equity	13,452		14,973
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 20,708		$ 21,432

[1] Eliminated in consolidation.