Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of the tax provision at the U.S. Federal statutory rate to the provision for income taxes
Tax expense (benefit) at U.S. Federal statutory rate	$ 229		$ (153)
Tax-exempt interest	(35)		(34)
Dividends received deduction	(27)		(32)
Other	(7)	[1]	22	[1]
Income tax benefit	$ 160		$ (197)

[1] Includes a permanent difference of $25 related to non-deductible goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2013.