STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
REVENUES
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee income	$ 117	$ 118	$ 129
Premiums	42	39	40
Net investment income (loss)	116	119	122
Investment gains (losses), net:
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	(2)	(56)	(53)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	2	0
Net impairment losses recognized	(2)	(54)	(53)
Other investment gains (losses), net	1	6	(3)
Total investment gains (losses), net	(1)	(48)	(56)
Other income	4	8	11
Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset	7	1	(7)
Total revenues	285	237	239
BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Policyholders benefits	96	93	84
Interest Credited To Policyholders Account Balances	61	68	71
Compensation and benefits	30	32	26
Commissions	45	35	31
Interest expense	0	1	1
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	(14)	41	23
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(35)	(29)	(29)
Rent expense	3	3	4
Other operating costs and expenses	35	30	26
Total benefits and other deductions	221	274	237
Earnings (loss), before income taxes	64	(37)	2
Income tax (expense) benefit	5	14	3
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ 69	$ (23)	$ 5