Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	$ 149,160	$ 144,576
Advice and Wealth Management
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	10,069	9,571
Asset Management Segment [Member]
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	8,345	7,223
Annuities
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	98,941	98,354
Protection [Member]
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	20,892	19,605
Corporate and Other
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	$ 10,913	$ 9,823