Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Present Value of Future Profits (Details) (USD $) In Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Changes in deferred policy acquisition costs and present value of future profits
Balance, January 1	$ 9,857	$ 10,686
Deferred Costs	1,306	1,338
Amortization - DAC	(1,439)	(1,445)
Amortization - DAC from discontinued operations		(7)
Amortization - Unlock benefit, pre-tax	(60)	(137)
Adjustments to unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale and other	(87)	(828)
Effect of currency translation	7	82
Balance, June 30	$ 9,584	$ 9,689

Adjustments to unrealized gains and losses on securities, available-for-sale and other.

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Amortization of DAC, excluding Unlock.

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Amortization Dac from Discontinued operations.

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DAC Unlock on EGP balances recorded during the period.

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Effect of currency translation adjustment.

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The sum of the unamortized portion as of the balance sheet date of (a) capitalized costs that vary with and are primarily related to the acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts and coverages, and (b) capitalized present value of the future profits (also known as value of business acquired).

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 60
-Paragraph 60
-Subparagraph c

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Additions during the period in (a) capitalized costs that vary with and are primarily related to the acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts and coverages, and (b) capitalized present value of future profits (also known as value of business acquired).

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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