STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ 69	$ (23)	$ 5
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Interest credited to policyholders account balances	61	68	71
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee income	(117)	(118)	(129)
Change in accrued investment income	1	0	1
Investment (gains) losses, net	1	48	56
Change in deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	(49)	12	(6)
Change in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset	(7)	(1)	7
Change in future policy benefits	3	(4)	(5)
Change in other policyholders liabilities	(3)	1	(4)
Change in income taxes payable	11	(13)	16
Provision for depreciation and amortization	3	5	6
Dividend from AllianceBernstein	4	5	4
Other, net	0	10	(22)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(23)	(10)	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Maturities and repayments of fixed maturities and mortgage loans	156	101	106
Sales of investments	16	122	93
Purchases of investments	(190)	(103)	(266)
Other, net	(5)	(9)	(4)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(23)	111	(71)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Policyholder's Account Deposits	156	163	176
Policyholder's Account Wthdrawals and transfers to Separate Accounts	(141)	(209)	(160)
Repayment of loans from affiliates	0	(20)	(4)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	15	(66)	12
Change in cash and cash equivalents	(31)	35	(59)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	92	57	116
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	61	92	57
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest Paid	0	1	1
Schedule of non-cash financing activities:
Shared-based Programs	$ 1	$ 2	$ 1