STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ 52	$ (12)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Interest credited to policyholders account balances	43	52
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee income	(89)	(93)
Investment (gains) losses, net	2	30
Change in deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	(30)	11
Change in accrued investment income	(2)	(3)
Change in fair value of reinsurance contracts	(6)	(1)
Change in future policy benefits	6	(2)
Change in other policyholders liabilities	2	(2)
Change in income taxes payable	(8)	(10)
Provision for depreciation and amortization	2	3
Dividend from AllianceBernstein	3	4
Other, net	(9)	14
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(34)	(9)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Maturities and repayments of fixed maturities and mortgage loans	109	36
Sales of investments	6	99
Purchases of investments	(158)	(100)
Other, net	(4)	(6)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(47)	29
Cash flows from financing activities:
Policyholder's Account Deposits	131	143
Policyholder's Account Wthdrawals and transfers to Separate Accounts	(120)	(182)
Repayment of loans from affiliates	0	(3)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	11	(42)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	(70)	(22)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	92	57
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	22	35
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest Paid	$ 0	$ 1