Derivative Instruments (Gross Notional Amount and Fair Value of Derivatives Contracts) (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments
Net Embedded Derivative	$ (3,430)	$ (3,112)
FV Of Embedded Derivatives Included In Future Policy Benefits	(3,430)	(3,112)
Pruco Re and Prudential Insurance FV of embedded derivatives related to reinsurance recoverables	$ 3,301	$ 2,996

Net fair value as of the balance sheet date of the embedded derivative or group of embedded derivatives classified as assets, net of those classified as liabilities.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 5

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6945355&loc=d3e41228-113958

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