Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	$ 145,964	$ 144,576
Advice and Wealth Management
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	10,012	9,571
Asset Management Segment [Member]
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	7,854	7,223
Annuities
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	98,079	98,354
Protection [Member]
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	19,858	19,605
Corporate and Other
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	$ 10,161	$ 9,823