Related Party (Reinsurance With Affiliates) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Affiliated Reinsurance Recoverables	$ 3,301	$ 2,997
Affiliated Reinsurance Payables	$ 26cik881453_AffiliatedReinsurancePayables	$ 25cik881453_AffiliatedReinsurancePayables

The Company's affiliated reinsurance recoverables.

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Namespace Prefix:	cik881453_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant