Related Party (Reinsurance With Affiliates Pruco Re Cont) (Details) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Pruco Re Realized Gains Losses	$ 0.5	$ (0.6)

Realized Gains/Losses related to embedded derivatives associated with the Pruco Re reinsurance company.

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