Schedule II Condensed Financial Information of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Level 4 Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value	$ 59,384	$ 62,357
Short-term investments	4,883	4,008
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	2,897	3,840
Other assets	1,236	2,998
Assets	245,013	277,884
Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
Long-term debt	5,653	6,106
Other Liabilities	6,251	6,188
Liabilities	226,293	258,979
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	18,720	18,905
Liabilities and Equity	245,013	277,884
Parent Company [Member]
Assets
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value	1,093	1,064
Other investments	12	17
Short-term investments	961	801
Investment in affiliates	23,800	23,353
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	1,582	1,227
Unamortized Issue Costs	49	51
Other assets	36	45
Assets	27,533	26,558
Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
Net payable to affiliates	1,218	407
Debt, Current	456	200
Long-term debt	5,510	5,964
Other Liabilities	1,629	1,082
Liabilities	8,813	7,653
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	18,720	18,905
Liabilities and Equity	$ 27,533	$ 26,558