Amount of net gains or losses recognized during the reporting period on assets that were transferred into separate accounts.

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The maximum interest rate applied to annuity policyholder deposits during the stated period.

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The minimum interest rate applied to annuity policyholder deposits during the stated period.

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Maximum interest rate for traditional life contracts in the range of interest rates used to calculate future benefits to be paid to or on behalf of policyholders and related expenses less the present value of future net premiums using assumptions such as estimates of expected investment yields, mortality, morbidity, terminations and expenses, applicable at the time the insurance contracts are made and costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process of traditional life.

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Minimum interest rate for traditional life contracts in the range of interest rates used to calculate future benefits to be paid to or on behalf of policyholders and related expenses less the present value of future net premiums using assumptions such as estimates of expected investment yields, mortality, morbidity, terminations and expenses, applicable at the time the insurance contracts are made and costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process of traditional life.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Liability for Future Policy Benefit (DETAILS) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Liability For Future Policy Benefits Assumptions [Line Items]
Traditional Life Interest Rate High End	6.00%
Separate Accounts Disclosure [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Assets Transferred to Separate Account	$ 196	$ (49)	$ 247
Life Insurance Liabilities [Member]
Liability For Future Policy Benefits Assumptions [Line Items]
Traditional Life Interest Rate Low End	3.00%
Annuity Liabilities [Member]
Liability For Future Policy Benefits Assumptions [Line Items]
Annuity Interest Rate Low End	3.00%
Annuity Interest Rate High End	6.00%