Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Present Value of Future Profits (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Amortization - Unlock, Pre-Tax	$ (12)	$ 904
Deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits	2,092		2,161
Adjustments to Unrealized Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale and Other	23	(25)
Retirement Plans [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Disposition of DAC Asset		0
Adjustments to Unrealized Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale and Other		0
Individual Life [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Disposition of DAC Asset		0
Adjustments to Unrealized Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale and Other		0
Individual Annuity [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Amortization - Unlock, Pre-Tax		$ 0