Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	$ 147,193	$ 144,576
Advice & Wealth Management [Member]
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	10,264	9,571
Asset Management [Member]
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	7,863	7,223
Annuities [Member]
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	97,723	98,354
Protection [Member]
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	20,409	19,605
Corporate & Other [Member]
Summary of assets by segment
Total assets	$ 10,934	$ 9,823