Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $80,690 and $78,978) (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $265 and $153)	$ 60,555		$ 59,384
Fixed Maturities at Fair Value Using Fair Value Option Variable Interest Entity Assets	520		488
Equity securities, trading, at fair value (cost of $30,454 and $32,928)	11		11
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	1,148		1,047
Mortgage loans (net of allowances for loan losses of $83 and $102)	5,697		5,556
Policy loans, at outstanding balance	1,452		1,431
Alternative Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	2,923		2,942
Other investments	630		547
Short-term investments (includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $1 as of September 30, 2012)	3,651		4,883
Total investments	76,576		76,278
Cash	500		399
Premiums receivable and agents' balances, net	3,497		3,429
Reinsurance recoverables, net	22,737		22,920
Deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits	1,764		1,823
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	2,636		2,897
Goodwill	498		498
Property and equipment, net	848		831
Other assets	2,101		1,236
Separate account assets	135,803		134,702
Total assets	246,960		245,013
Liabilities
Reserve for future policy benefits and unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	41,523		41,444
Other Policyholder Funds	32,101		32,532
Unearned premiums	5,383		5,255
Short-term Debt	167		456
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	5,653		5,653
Other liabilities (includes variable interest entity liabilities)	7,253		6,251
Separate Accounts, Liability	135,803	[1]	134,702
Total liabilities	227,883		226,293
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value - 1,500,000,000 shares authorized	5		5
Additional paid-in capital	8,996		9,123
Retained earnings	11,583		11,191
Treasury stock, at cost	(2,657)		(2,527)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,150		928
Total stockholders' equity	19,077		18,720
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	246,960		245,013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Stockholders' Equity
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 1,150		$ 928

[1] AV includes the contract holder’s investment in the separate account and the general account.