Liabilities for Unpaid Claims and Claims Expenses - Liability Balance Details (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Group Disability and Life, Global Supplemental Beneftits and Other Operations [Member]
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Total liability for unpaid claims and claims expenses	$ 5,039	$ 4,831
Group Disability And Life Segment [Member]
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Total liability for unpaid claims and claims expenses	4,400	4,245
Global Supplemental Benefits Segment [Member]
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Total liability for unpaid claims and claims expenses	452	373
Other Operations Segment [Member]
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Total liability for unpaid claims and claims expenses	$ 187	$ 213