Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 (PRS) 10-Q 6 May 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	PRU
Entity Registrant Name	PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,137,774
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		442

Unaudited Interim Consolidated

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2016-$278,000; 2015-$265,416)	[1]	$ 314,529	$ 290,323
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: 2016-$2,841; 2015-$2,624)	[1]	2,411	2,308
Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities, at fair value	[1]	21,447	20,522
Other trading account assets, at fair value	[1]	8,052	14,458
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: 2016-$7,026; 2015-$6,847)		9,400	9,274
Commercial mortgage and other loans (includes $286 and $274 measured at fair value under the fair value option at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)	[1]	50,798	50,559
Policy loans		11,805	11,657
Other long-term investments (includes $1,292 and $1,322 measured at fair value under the fair value option at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)	[1]	10,281	9,986
Short-term investments		3,697	8,105
Total investments		432,420	417,192
Cash and cash equivalents	[1]	22,492	17,612
Accrued investment income	[1]	3,180	3,110
Deferred policy acquisition costs		15,998	16,718
Value of business acquired		2,582	2,828
Other assets	[1],[2]	14,822	14,225
Separate account assets		281,501	285,570
TOTAL ASSETS		772,995	757,255
LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits		234,728	224,384
Policyholders’ account balances	[1]	139,745	136,784
Policyholders’ dividends		6,373	5,578
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		8,357	7,882
Cash collateral for loaned securities		4,052	3,496
Income taxes		12,128	8,714
Short-term debt		969	1,216
Long-term debt	[2]	19,608	19,594
Other liabilities	[1]	13,323	13,517
Notes issued by consolidated variable interest entities (includes $2,946 and $8,597 measured at fair value under the fair value option at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)	[1]	2,946	8,597
Separate account liabilities		281,501	285,570
Total liabilities		$ 723,730	$ 715,332
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Preferred Stock ($.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)		$ 0	$ 0
Common Stock ($.01 par value; 1,500,000,000 shares authorized; 660,111,339 shares issued at both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015)		6	6
Additional paid-in capital		24,420	24,482
Common Stock held in treasury, at cost (216,964,935 and 213,009,970 shares at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)		(14,093)	(13,814)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		19,066	12,285
Retained earnings		19,843	18,931
Total Prudential Financial, Inc. equity		49,242	41,890
Noncontrolling interests		23	33
Total equity		49,265	41,923
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY		$ 772,995	$ 757,255
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.
[2]	Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-03. See Note 2 for additional information.

Unaudited Interim Consolidated3

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost		$ 278,000	$ 265,416
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity, fair value		2,841	2,624
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value		7,026	6,847
Total commercial mortgage and other loans	[1]	50,798	50,559
Other long-term investments	[1]	10,281	9,986
Notes Of Consolidated Variable Interest Entities	[1]	$ 2,946	$ 8,597
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued		0	0
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized		1,500,000,000	1,500,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued		660,111,339	660,111,339
Treasury Stock, Shares		216,964,935	213,009,970
Fair Value Option
Total commercial mortgage and other loans		$ 286	$ 274
Other long-term investments		1,292	1,322
Notes Of Consolidated Variable Interest Entities		$ 2,946	$ 8,597
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.

Unaudited Interim Consolidated4

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
REVENUES
Premiums	$ 6,297	$ 6,647
Policy charges and fee income	1,599	1,608
Net investment income	3,670	3,769
Asset management and service fees	905	952
Other income (loss)	(23)	215
Realized investment gains (losses), net:
Other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturity securities	(158)	(14)
Other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturity securities transferred to Other comprehensive income	32	6
Other realized investment gains (losses), net	2,007	2,369
Total realized investment gains (losses), net	1,881	2,361
Total revenues	14,329	15,552
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Policyholders’ benefits	7,031	7,239
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	1,286	1,233
Dividends to policyholders	266	781
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	1,202	789
General and administrative expenses	2,812	2,762
Total benefits and expenses	12,597	12,804
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF OPERATING JOINT VENTURES	1,732	2,748
Total income tax expense (benefit)	368	699
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF OPERATING JOINT VENTURES	1,364	2,049
Equity in earnings of operating joint ventures, net of taxes	5	(3)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	1,369	2,046
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS)	1,369	2,046
Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	33	10
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.	$ 1,336	$ 2,036
Basic earnings per share-Common Stock:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. (in dollars per share)	$ 2.97	$ 4.44
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (in dollars per share)	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. (in dollars per share)	2.97	4.44
Diluted earnings per share-Common Stock:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. (in dollars per share)	2.93	4.37
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (in dollars per share)	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. (in dollars per share)	2.93	4.37
Dividends declared per share of Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.58

Unaudited Interim Consolidated5

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 1,369	$ 2,046
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments for the period	737	(67)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)	9,413	2,490
Defined benefit pension and postretirement unrecognized periodic benefit (cost)	34	52
Total	10,184	2,475
Less: Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income (loss)	3,399	811
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	6,785	1,664
Comprehensive income (loss)	8,154	3,710
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	37	(28)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc.	$ 8,117	$ 3,738

Unaudited Interim Consolidated6

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Common Stock Held In Treasury	Common Stock Held In TreasuryClass B Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Prudential Financial, Inc. Equity	Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 42,349	$ 6	$ 24,565	$ 14,888	$ (13,088)	$ (651)	$ 16,050	$ 41,770	$ 579
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common Stock acquired	(250)				(250)			(250)
Class B Stock repurchase adjustment/canceled	0		(167)	(484)		651		$ 0
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	11								11
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(32)								(32)
Stock-based compensation programs	53		(52)		105			$ 53
Dividends declared on Common Stock	(267)			(267)				(267)
Comprehensive income:
Net income (loss)	2,046			2,036				2,036	10
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,664						1,702	1,702	(38)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,710							3,738	(28)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	45,574	6	24,346	16,173	(13,233)	0	17,752	45,044	530
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	41,923	6	24,482	18,931	(13,814)	0	12,285	41,890	33
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting changes	(19)			11				11	(30)
Common Stock acquired	(375)				(375)			(375)
Class B Stock repurchase adjustment/canceled	(119)			(119)				(119)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	2								2
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(19)								(19)
Stock-based compensation programs	34		(62)		96			34
Dividends declared on Common Stock	(316)			(316)				(316)
Comprehensive income:
Net income (loss)	1,369			1,336				1,336	33
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	6,785						6,781	6,781	4
Comprehensive income (loss)	8,154							8,117	37
Balance at Mar. 31, 2016	$ 49,265	$ 6	$ 24,420	$ 19,843	$ (14,093)	$ 0	$ 19,066	$ 49,242	$ 23

Unaudited Interim Consolidated7

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016		Mar. 31, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)		$ 1,369		$ 2,046
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Realized investment (gains) losses, net		(1,881)		(2,361)
Policy charges and fee income		(629)		(576)
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		1,286		1,233
Depreciation and amortization		167		170
(Gains) losses on trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities, net		(216)		(85)
Change in:
Deferred policy acquisition costs		517		142
Future policy benefits and other insurance liabilities		1,741		1,549
Other trading account assets		96		(11)
Income taxes		122		644
Derivatives, net		4,540		3,261
Other, net		(818)		(484)
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities		6,294		5,528
Proceeds from the sale/maturity/prepayment of:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale		9,420		12,313
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity		50		59
Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities and other trading account assets		5,558		2,925
Equity securities, available-for-sale		1,014		988
Commercial mortgage and other loans		1,378		968
Policy loans		572		549
Other long-term investments		108		198
Short-term investments		19,710		20,093
Payments for the purchase/origination of:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale		(15,415)		(10,357)
Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities and other trading account assets		(6,080)		(4,024)
Equity securities, available-for-sale		(900)		(974)
Commercial mortgage and other loans		(1,429)		(2,096)
Policy loans		(451)		(439)
Other long-term investments		(518)		(331)
Short-term investments		(15,401)		(17,763)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired		(532)		0
Derivatives, net		107		(366)
Other, net		61		(95)
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities		(2,748)		1,648
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Policyholders’ account deposits		6,150		5,063
Policyholders’ account withdrawals		(4,686)		(5,359)
Net change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and cash collateral for loaned securities		1,031		(1,445)
Cash dividends paid on Common Stock		(318)		(268)
Net change in financing arrangements (maturities 90 days or less)		22		135
Common Stock acquired		(357)		(252)
Common Stock reissued for exercise of stock options		23		41
Proceeds from the issuance of debt (maturities longer than 90 days)		53		1,152
Repayments of debt (maturities longer than 90 days)		(340)		(1,293)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		2		12
Other, net		(282)		(221)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities		1,179		(3,086)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash balances		155		111
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		4,880		4,201
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR		17,612	[1]	14,918
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD		22,492	[1]	19,119
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD
Treasury Stock shares issued for stock-based compensation programs	[2]	107		106
Pension Risk Transfer
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD
Assets acquired, excluding cash and cash equivalents acquired	[2]	0		640
Liabilities assumed	[2]	0		635
Net cash paid	[2]	0		(5)
Class B Stock
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common Stock acquired		$ (119)		$ (651)
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.
[2]	See Note 2 for the impact of the adoption of “ASU 2015-02, Consolidation” on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Business and Basis of Presentat

Business and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business and Basis of Presentation	BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential Financial”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Prudential” or the “Company” or “PFI”) provide a wide range of insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services to both individual and institutional customers throughout the United States and in many other countries. Principal products and services provided include life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. From December 18, 2001, the date of demutualization, through December 31, 2014, the Company organized its principal operations into the Financial Services Businesses and the Closed Block Business, and had two classes of common stock outstanding. The Common Stock, which is publicly traded (NYSE:PRU), reflected the performance of the Financial Services Businesses, while the Class B Stock, which was issued through a private placement and did not trade on any exchange, reflected the performance of the Closed Block Business. On January 2, 2015, Prudential Financial repurchased and canceled all of the shares of the Class B Stock (the “Class B Repurchase”). As a result, the Company no longer organizes its principal operations into the Financial Services Businesses and the Closed Block Business. The Company’s principal operations are comprised of four divisions: the U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division, the U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division, the International Insurance division and the Closed Block division. The Company’s Corporate and Other operations include corporate items and initiatives that are not allocated to business segments and businesses that have been or will be divested, excluding the Closed Block division. The Closed Block division includes certain in force participating insurance and annuity products and corresponding assets that are used for the payment of benefits and policyholders’ dividends on these products (the “Closed Block”), as well as certain related assets and liabilities. See Note 6 for further information on the Closed Block. In connection with demutualization, the Company ceased offering these participating products. The Closed Block division is accounted for as a divested business that is reported separately from the divested businesses that are included in the Company’s Corporate and Other operations. Basis of Presentation As a result of the Class B Repurchase and resulting elimination of the separation of the Financial Services Businesses and the Closed Block Business, these Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements refer to the divisions and segments of the Company that formerly comprised the Financial Services Businesses as “PFI excluding Closed Block division” and refer to the operations that were formerly included in the Closed Block Business as the “Closed Block division,” except as otherwise noted. Closed Block Business results were associated with the Company’s Class B Stock for periods prior to January 1, 2015. The Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Prudential Financial, entities over which the Company exercises control, including majority-owned subsidiaries and minority-owned entities such as limited partnerships in which the Company is the general partner, and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. See Note 5 for more information on the Company’s consolidated variable interest entities. The Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) on a basis consistent with reporting interim financial information in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . The Company’s Gibraltar Life Insurance Company, Ltd. (“Gibraltar Life”) consolidated operations use a November 30 fiscal year end for purposes of inclusion in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The unaudited interim consolidated balance sheet data as of March 31, 2016 , include the assets and liabilities of Gibraltar Life as of February 29, 2016. The unaudited interim consolidated income statement data include Gibraltar Life’s results of operations for the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, respectively. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates include those used in determining deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) and related amortization; value of business acquired (“VOBA”) and its amortization; amortization of deferred sales inducements (“DSI”); measurement of goodwill and any related impairment; valuation of investments including derivatives and the recognition of other-than-temporary impairments (“OTTI”); future policy benefits including guarantees; pension and other postretirement benefits; provision for income taxes and valuation of deferred tax assets; and accruals for contingent liabilities, including estimates for losses in connection with unresolved legal matters. Reclassifications Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies and Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies and Pronouncements	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRONOUNCEMENTS This section supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance (Accounting Standards Update (“ASU” ) 2015-07 , Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent) ) to remove the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The new guidance became effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods that began after December 15, 2015, and was applied retrospectively. Adoption of the guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statement disclosures. See Note 13. In April 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2015-03, Interest — Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ) that simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. The pronouncement requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2016. Prior period financial information presented in these financial statements has been adjusted to reflect the retrospective adoption of the amended guidance. “Other assets” and “Long-term debt” as previously reported on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2015 were both reduced by $133 million as a result of this retrospective adoption. In February 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to Consolidation Analysis) that modifies the rules regarding consolidation. The pronouncement eliminates specialized guidance for limited partnerships and similar legal entities, and removes the indefinite deferral for certain investment funds. The new guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the updated guidance effective January 1, 2016 and applied the modified retrospective method of adoption, primarily resulting in the deconsolidation of certain of its previously consolidated collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), as its fee arrangements are no longer deemed variable interests in these entities. The Company continues to consolidate CLOs where it retains other economic interests which absorb more than an insignificant amount of the CLOs expected variability. The Company also deconsolidated certain investment structures where it is no longer deemed to be the primary beneficiary as the Company, through its equity ownership, no longer has the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The impact to the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position upon adoption of the updated guidance is a reduction of $5.5 billion of “Total assets” (including $5.1 billion of “Total investments”) and $5.5 billion of “Total liabilities” (including $5.1 billion of “Notes issued by consolidated variable interest entities”), with a $30 million decrease in “Noncontrolling interests” and a $7 million increase to “Total Prudential Financial, Inc. equity.” In August 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-14, Receivables — Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure ) requiring that mortgage loans be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if certain conditions are met. Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered from the guarantor. The new guidance became effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods that began after December 15, 2014, and was applied prospectively. Adoption of the guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures. In August 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-13, Consolidation (Topic 810): Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity ) for measuring the financial assets and the financial liabilities of a consolidated collateralized financing entity. Under the guidance, an entity within scope is permitted to measure both the financial assets and financial liabilities of a consolidated collateralized financing entity based on either the fair value of the financial assets or the financial liabilities, whichever is more observable. If adopted, the guidance eliminates the measurement difference that exists when both are measured at fair value. The Company adopted the updated guidance effective January 1, 2016, and applied the modified retrospective method of adoption. The impact to the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position upon adoption of the updated guidance was a $4 million reduction in “Total liabilities” and a $4 million increase to “Total Prudential Financial, Inc. equity.” In June 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures ) that requires repurchase-to-maturity transactions to be accounted for as secured borrowings and eliminates existing guidance for repurchase financings. The guidance also requires new disclosures for certain transactions accounted for as secured borrowings and for transfers accounted for as sales when the transferor also retains substantially all of the exposure to the economic return on the transferred financial assets. Accounting changes and new disclosures for transfers accounted for as sales under the new guidance were effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014, and did not have a significant effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures. Disclosures for certain transactions accounted for as secured borrowings were effective for interim periods beginning after March 15, 2015, and are included in Note 4. In April 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity ) that changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and introduces new disclosures. The new guidance became effective for new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale that occur within annual periods that began on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those annual periods. Adoption of the guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures. In January 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-04, Receivables — Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure ) for troubled debt restructurings clarifying when an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and when a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan. The new guidance became effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods that began after December 15, 2014, and was applied prospectively. Adoption of the guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures. In January 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-01, Investments — Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects ) regarding investments in flow-through limited liability entities that manage or invest in affordable housing projects that qualify for the low-income housing tax credit. Under the guidance, an entity is permitted to make an accounting policy election to amortize the initial cost of its investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognize the net investment performance in the statement of operations as a component of income tax expense (benefit) if certain conditions are met. The new guidance became effective for annual periods and interim reporting periods within those annual periods that began after December 15, 2014. The Company did not elect the proportional amortization method under this guidance. Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ) on accounting for revenue recognition. The guidance is based on the core principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The guidance also requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. Revenue recognition for insurance contracts is explicitly scoped out of the guidance. In August 2015, the FASB issued an update to defer the original effective date of this guidance. As a result of the deferral, the new guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, and must be applied using one of two retrospective application methods. Early adoption is permitted only for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and financial statement disclosures. In May 2015, the FASB issued final guidance (ASU 2015-09, Financial Services — Insurance (Topic 944): Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts ) that aims to enhance disclosures about insurance contracts classified as short-duration. The new disclosure requirements focus on providing users of financial statements with more transparent information about an insurance entity’s initial claim estimates and subsequent adjustments to those estimates, methodologies and judgments in estimating claims, and timing, frequency and severity of claims as they relate to short-duration insurance contracts. The new guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and is to be applied retrospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s financial statement disclosures but has concluded that this guidance will not impact the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. In January 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments — Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ) on the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The guidance revises an entity’s accounting related to the classification and measurement of certain equity investments and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The guidance also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The new guidance is effective for annual periods and interim reporting periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted except for the provisions related to the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and financial statement disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance (ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ) that ensures assets and liabilities from all outstanding lease contracts are recognized on balance sheet (with limited exception). The guidance substantially changes a Lessee’s accounting for leases and requires the recording on balance sheet of a “right-of-use” asset and liability to make lease payments for most leases. A Lessee will continue to recognize expense in its income statement in a manner similar to the requirements under the current lease accounting guidance. For Lessors, the guidance modifies classification criteria and accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases and requires a Lessor to derecognize the carrying value of the leased asset that is considered to have been transferred to a Lessee and record a lease receivable and residual asset (“receivable and residual” approach). The guidance also eliminates the real estate specific provisions of the current guidance (i.e., sale-leaseback). The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and for interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and financial statement disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance (ASU 2016-07, Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting ) to simplify the transition to equity method when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership or degree of influence. The amendments require that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring the additional interest in the investee to the current basis of the investor’s previously held interest and adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment becomes qualified for equity method accounting. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and financial statement disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance (ASU 2016-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payments Accounting ) to simplify and improve employee share-based payment accounting. The areas updated include income tax consequences, a policy election related to forfeitures, classification of awards as either equity or liability, and classification of operating and financing activity on the statement of cash flows. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and financial statement disclosures.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	ACQUISITIONS This section supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, the complete descriptions provided in Note 3 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . Acquisition of Deutsche Bank’s India Asset Management Business In March 2016, the Company and its asset management joint venture partner in India completed the previously announced acquisition of Deutsche Bank’s India asset management business through the joint venture. This acquisition, which will expand the Company’s investment management expertise, distribution platform and product portfolio in India, did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial results. Acquisition of Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones Habitat S.A. In March 2016, the Company completed the purchase of an indirect 40% ownership interest in Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones Habitat S.A. (“AFP Habitat”), a leading provider of retirement services in Chile, from Inversiones La Construcción S.A. (“ILC”), the investment subsidiary of the Chilean Construction Chamber. The Company paid 899.90 Chilean pesos per share, for a total purchase price of approximately $532 million based on exchange rates at the share acquisition date. The Company and ILC now equally own an indirect controlling stake in AFP Habitat through a joint holding company. The Company’s investment will be accounted for under the equity method and is recorded within “Other assets.” This acquisition will enable the Company to participate in the growing Chilean pension market.

Investments

Investments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	INVESTMENTS Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities The following tables provide information relating to fixed maturities and equity securities (excluding investments classified as trading) as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value OTTI in AOCI(4) (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 17,364 $ 4,681 $ 1 $ 22,044 $ 0 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 8,262 1,022 8 9,276 0 Foreign government bonds 77,878 18,662 64 96,476 0 U.S. corporate public securities 74,007 7,661 1,063 80,605 (12 ) U.S. corporate private securities(1) 28,604 2,318 310 30,612 (17 ) Foreign corporate public securities 26,566 3,162 379 29,349 (4 ) Foreign corporate private securities 19,570 797 719 19,648 0 Asset-backed securities(2) 10,577 164 196 10,545 (444 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 10,550 461 7 11,004 (1 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities(3) 4,622 350 2 4,970 (3 ) Total fixed maturities, available-for-sale(1) $ 278,000 $ 39,278 $ 2,749 $ 314,529 $ (481 ) Equity securities, available-for-sale $ 7,026 $ 2,490 $ 116 $ 9,400 March 31, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value (in millions) Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity Foreign government bonds $ 872 $ 297 $ 0 $ 1,169 Foreign corporate public securities 663 67 2 728 Foreign corporate private securities(5) 84 4 0 88 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 22 0 0 22 Residential mortgage-backed securities(3) 770 64 0 834 Total fixed maturities, held-to-maturity(5) $ 2,411 $ 432 $ 2 $ 2,841 __________ (1) Excludes notes with amortized cost of $1,050 million (fair value, $1,050 million ) which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types. (3) Includes publicly-traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. (4) Represents the amount of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $680 million of net unrealized gains on impaired available-for-sale securities and less than $1 million of net unrealized gains on impaired held-to-maturity securities relating to changes in the value of such securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date. (5) Excludes notes with amortized cost of $3,990 million (fair value, $3,990 million ) which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value OTTI in AOCI(4) (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 14,992 $ 3,544 $ 19 $ 18,517 $ 0 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 8,089 747 41 8,795 0 Foreign government bonds 71,849 12,011 147 83,713 1 U.S. corporate public securities 70,979 6,344 1,955 75,368 (3 ) U.S. corporate private securities(1) 28,525 2,278 359 30,444 0 Foreign corporate public securities 26,354 2,821 621 28,554 0 Foreign corporate private securities 19,393 739 994 19,138 0 Asset-backed securities(2) 10,121 226 121 10,226 (452 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 10,337 195 70 10,462 (1 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities(3) 4,777 335 6 5,106 (4 ) Total fixed maturities, available-for-sale(1) $ 265,416 $ 29,240 $ 4,333 $ 290,323 $ (459 ) Equity securities, available-for-sale $ 6,847 $ 2,570 $ 143 $ 9,274 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value (in millions) Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity Foreign government bonds $ 816 $ 196 $ 0 $ 1,012 Foreign corporate public securities 625 62 0 687 Foreign corporate private securities(5) 78 4 0 82 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 33 1 0 34 Residential mortgage-backed securities(3) 756 53 0 809 Total fixed maturities, held-to-maturity(5) $ 2,308 $ 316 $ 0 $ 2,624 __________ (1) Excludes notes with amortized cost of $1,050 million (fair value, $1,039 million ) which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types. (3) Includes publicly-traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. (4) Represents the amount of OTTI losses in AOCI, which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $693 million of net unrealized gains on impaired available-for-sale securities and less than $1 million of net unrealized gains on impaired held-to-maturity securities relating to changes in the value of such securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date. (5) Excludes notes with amortized cost of $3,850 million (fair value, $4,081 million ) which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturities by contractual maturities at March 31, 2016 , are as follows: Available-for-Sale Held-to-Maturity Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Due in one year or less $ 14,423 $ 15,147 $ 7 $ 7 Due after one year through five years 49,178 53,605 71 75 Due after five years through ten years 56,420 62,024 673 738 Due after ten years(1) 132,230 157,234 868 1,165 Asset-backed securities 10,577 10,545 0 0 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 10,550 11,004 22 22 Residential mortgage-backed securities 4,622 4,970 770 834 Total $ 278,000 $ 314,529 $ 2,411 $ 2,841 __________ (1) Excludes available-for-sale notes with amortized cost of $1,050 million (fair value, $1,050 million ) and held-to-maturity notes with amortized cost of $3,990 million (fair value, $3,990 million ), which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Asset-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and residential mortgage-backed securities are shown separately in the table above, as they are not due at a single maturity date. The following table depicts the sources of fixed maturity and equity security proceeds and related investment gains (losses), as well as losses on impairments of both fixed maturities and equity securities: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale Proceeds from sales $ 5,122 $ 7,418 Proceeds from maturities/repayments 4,037 5,095 Gross investment gains from sales, prepayments and maturities 295 532 Gross investment losses from sales and maturities (242 ) (56 ) Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity Gross investment gains from prepayments $ 0 $ 0 Proceeds from maturities/repayments 50 60 Equity securities, available-for-sale Proceeds from sales $ 941 $ 989 Gross investment gains from sales 110 153 Gross investment losses from sales (71 ) (26 ) Fixed maturity and equity security impairments Net writedowns for OTTI losses on fixed maturities recognized in earnings(1) $ (126 ) $ (8 ) Writedowns for impairments on equity securities (11 ) (6 ) __________ (1) Excludes the portion of OTTI recorded in “Other comprehensive income (loss),” representing any difference between the fair value of the impaired debt security and the net present value of its projected future cash flows at the time of impairment. As discussed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 , a portion of certain OTTI losses on fixed maturity securities is recognized in “Other comprehensive income (loss)” (“OCI”). For these securities, the net amount recognized in earnings (“credit loss impairments”) represents the difference between the amortized cost of the security and the net present value of its projected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit in the debt security prior to impairment. Any remaining difference between the fair value and amortized cost is recognized in OCI. The following table sets forth the amount of pre-tax credit loss impairments on fixed maturity securities held by the Company as of the dates indicated, for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in OCI, and the corresponding changes in such amounts: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Balance, beginning of period $ 532 $ 781 Credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities which matured, paid down, prepaid or were sold during the period (10 ) (13 ) Credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities impaired to fair value during the period(1) (2 ) (1 ) Credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities not previously impaired 20 2 Additional credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously impaired 0 0 Increases due to the passage of time on previously recorded credit losses 5 7 Accretion of credit loss impairments previously recognized due to an increase in cash flows expected to be collected (2 ) (3 ) Balance, end of period $ 543 $ 773 __________ (1) Represents circumstances where the Company determined in the current period that it intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of the security’s amortized cost. Trading Account Assets Supporting Insurance Liabilities The following table sets forth the composition of “Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities” as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Short-term investments and cash equivalents $ 888 $ 888 $ 765 $ 765 Fixed maturities: Corporate securities 13,142 13,450 12,797 12,851 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,865 1,922 1,860 1,862 Residential mortgage-backed securities(1) 1,356 1,393 1,411 1,428 Asset-backed securities(2) 1,378 1,377 1,295 1,299 Foreign government bonds 738 773 680 694 U.S. government authorities and agencies and obligations of U.S. states 390 435 326 369 Total fixed maturities 18,869 19,350 18,369 18,503 Equity securities 1,093 1,209 1,030 1,254 Total trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities $ 20,850 $ 21,447 $ 20,164 $ 20,522 __________ (1) Includes publicly-traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types. The net change in unrealized gains (losses) from trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities still held at period end, recorded within “Other income,” was $239 million and $10 million during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Other Trading Account Assets The following table sets forth the composition of the “Other trading account assets” as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Short-term investments and cash equivalents $ 26 $ 26 $ 26 $ 26 Fixed maturities 5,250 4,923 11,132 10,764 Equity securities 967 1,045 1,006 1,098 Other 5 5 12 15 Subtotal $ 6,248 5,999 $ 12,176 11,903 Derivative instruments 2,053 2,555 Total other trading account assets $ 8,052 $ 14,458 The net change in unrealized gains (losses) from other trading account assets, excluding derivative instruments, still held at period end, recorded within “Other income,” was $24 million and $(52) million during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Concentrations of Financial Instruments The Company monitors its concentrations of financial instruments and mitigates credit risk by maintaining a diversified investment portfolio which limits exposure to any one issuer. As of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company’s exposure to concentrations of credit risk of single issuers greater than 10% of the Company’s stockholders’ equity included securities of the U.S. government and certain U.S. government agencies and certain securities guaranteed by the U.S. government, as well as the securities disclosed below . March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Investments in Japanese government and government agency securities: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale $ 59,184 $ 73,099 $ 53,851 $ 61,911 Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity 850 1,141 796 988 Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities 541 573 492 502 Other trading account assets 33 34 33 33 Short-term investments 0 0 0 0 Cash equivalents 0 0 0 0 Total $ 60,608 $ 74,847 $ 55,172 $ 63,434 March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Investments in South Korean government and government agency securities: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale $ 7,490 $ 9,960 $ 7,191 $ 9,233 Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity 0 0 0 0 Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities 44 45 44 44 Other trading account assets 7 7 0 0 Short-term investments 0 0 0 0 Cash equivalents 0 0 0 0 Total $ 7,541 $ 10,012 $ 7,235 $ 9,277 Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans The Company’s commercial mortgage and other loans are comprised as follows, as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amount (in millions) % of Total Amount (in millions) % of Total Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type: Office $ 11,517 23.4 % $ 11,226 22.9 % Retail 8,493 17.2 8,917 18.2 Apartments/Multi-Family 12,493 25.4 12,034 24.5 Industrial 7,703 15.6 7,775 15.9 Hospitality 2,396 4.9 2,513 5.1 Other 3,811 7.7 3,722 7.6 Total commercial mortgage loans 46,413 94.2 46,187 94.2 Agricultural property loans 2,842 5.8 2,859 5.8 Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type 49,255 100.0 % 49,046 100.0 % Valuation allowance (89 ) (99 ) Total net commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type 49,166 48,947 Other loans: Uncollateralized loans 1,022 1,012 Residential property loans 307 301 Other collateralized loans 312 312 Total other loans 1,641 1,625 Valuation allowance (9 ) (13 ) Total net other loans 1,632 1,612 Total commercial mortgage and other loans(1) $ 50,798 $ 50,559 __________ (1) Includes loans held at fair value. The commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans are geographically dispersed throughout the United States (with the largest concentrations in California (27%) , New York (9%) and Texas (9%) ) and include loans secured by properties in Europe (4%) and Asia (1%) at March 31, 2016 . Activity in the allowance for credit losses for all commercial mortgage and other loans, as of the dates indicated, is as follows: March 31, 2016 Commercial Mortgage Loans Agricultural Property Loans Residential Property Loans Other Collateralized Loans Uncollateralized Loans Total (in millions) Allowance for credit losses, beginning of year $ 97 $ 2 $ 3 $ 0 $ 10 $ 112 Addition to (release of) allowance for losses (10 ) 0 0 0 (5 ) (15 ) Charge-offs, net of recoveries 0 0 0 0 0 0 Change in foreign exchange 0 0 0 0 1 1 Total ending balance $ 87 $ 2 $ 3 $ 0 $ 6 $ 98 December 31, 2015 Commercial Mortgage Loans Agricultural Property Loans Residential Property Loans Other Collateralized Loans Uncollateralized Loans Total (in millions) Allowance for credit losses, beginning of year $ 104 $ 1 $ 5 $ 0 $ 9 $ 119 Addition to (release of) allowance for losses (7 ) 1 (2 ) 0 1 (7 ) Charge-offs, net of recoveries 0 0 0 0 0 0 Change in foreign exchange 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ending balance $ 97 $ 2 $ 3 $ 0 $ 10 $ 112 The following tables set forth the allowance for credit losses and the recorded investment in commercial mortgage and other loans as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 Commercial Mortgage Loans Agricultural Property Loans Residential Property Loans Other Collateralized Loans Uncollateralized Loans Total (in millions) Allowance for Credit Losses: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 1 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1 Collectively evaluated for impairment 86 2 3 0 6 97 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ending balance $ 87 $ 2 $ 3 $ 0 $ 6 $ 98 Recorded Investment(1): Gross of reserves: individually evaluated for impairment $ 100 $ 26 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2 $ 128 Gross of reserves: collectively evaluated for impairment 46,313 2,816 307 312 1,020 50,768 Gross of reserves: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ending balance, gross of reserves $ 46,413 $ 2,842 $ 307 $ 312 $ 1,022 $ 50,896 __________ (1) Recorded investment reflects the carrying value gross of related allowance. December 31, 2015 Commercial Mortgage Loans Agricultural Property Loans Residential Property Loans Other Collateralized Loans Uncollateralized Loans Total (in millions) Allowance for Credit Losses: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 1 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1 Collectively evaluated for impairment 96 2 3 0 10 111 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ending balance $ 97 $ 2 $ 3 $ 0 $ 10 $ 112 Recorded Investment(1): Gross of reserves: individually evaluated for impairment $ 111 $ 8 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2 $ 121 Gross of reserves: collectively evaluated for impairment 46,076 2,851 301 312 1,010 50,550 Gross of reserves: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ending balance, gross of reserves $ 46,187 $ 2,859 $ 301 $ 312 $ 1,012 $ 50,671 __________ (1) Recorded investment reflects the carrying value gross of related allowance. Impaired loans include those loans for which it is probable that all amounts due will not be collected according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired commercial mortgage and other loans identified in management’s specific review of probable loan losses and the related allowance for losses, as of the dates indicated, are as follows: March 31, 2016 Recorded Investment(1) Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance(2) Interest Income Recognized(3) (in millions) With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 1 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 2 0 0 0 Total with no related allowance $ 0 $ 2 $ 0 $ 1 $ 0 With an allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans $ 4 $ 4 $ 1 $ 5 $ 0 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Total with related allowance $ 4 $ 4 $ 1 $ 5 $ 0 Total: Commercial mortgage loans $ 4 $ 4 $ 1 $ 5 $ 0 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 1 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 2 0 0 0 Total $ 4 $ 6 $ 1 $ 6 $ 0 __________ (1) Recorded investment reflects the carrying value gross of related allowance. (2) Average recorded investment represents the average of the beginning-of-period and end-of-period balances. (3) The interest income recognized is for the year-to-date income regardless of when the impairments occurred. December 31, 2015 Recorded Investment(1) Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance(2) Interest Income Recognized(3) (in millions) With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 2 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 1 0 0 0 Total with no related allowance $ 0 $ 1 $ 0 $ 2 $ 0 With an allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 52 $ 3 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Total with related allowance $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 52 $ 3 Total: Commercial mortgage loans $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 52 $ 3 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 2 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 1 0 0 0 Total $ 1 $ 2 $ 1 $ 54 $ 3 __________ (1) Recorded investment reflects the carrying value gross of related allowance. (2) Average recorded investment represents the average of the beginning-of-period and all subsequent quarterly end-of-period balances. (3) The interest income recognized is for the year-to-date income regardless of when the impairments occurred. The net carrying value of commercial and other loans held for sale by the Company as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , was $286 million and $274 million , respectively. For all of these loans, the Company pre-arranges that it will sell the loan to an investor. As of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , all of the Company’s commercial and other loans held for sale were collateralized, with collateral primarily consisting of apartment complexes. The following tables set forth certain key credit quality indicators as of March 31, 2016 , based upon the recorded investment gross of allowance for credit losses. Commercial mortgage loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—March 31, 2016 Greater than 1.2X 1.0X to <1.2X Less than 1.0X Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 25,875 $ 458 $ 212 $ 26,545 60%-69.99% 12,355 559 290 13,204 70%-79.99% 6,007 289 59 6,355 Greater than 80% 128 155 26 309 Total commercial mortgage loans $ 44,365 $ 1,461 $ 587 $ 46,413 Agricultural property loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—March 31, 2016 Greater than 1.2X 1.0X to <1.2X Less than 1.0X Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 2,540 $ 116 $ 3 $ 2,659 60%-69.99% 183 0 0 183 70%-79.99% 0 0 0 0 Greater than 80% 0 0 0 0 Total agricultural property loans $ 2,723 $ 116 $ 3 $ 2,842 Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—March 31, 2016 Greater than 1.0X to <1.2X Less than Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 28,415 $ 574 $ 215 $ 29,204 60%-69.99% 12,538 559 290 13,387 70%-79.99% 6,007 289 59 6,355 Greater than 80% 128 155 26 309 Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans $ 47,088 $ 1,577 $ 590 $ 49,255 The following tables set forth certain key credit quality indicators as of December 31, 2015 , based upon the recorded investment gross of allowance for credit losses. Commercial mortgage loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—December 31, 2015 Greater than 1.2X 1.0X to <1.2X Less than 1.0X Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 25,978 $ 515 $ 207 $ 26,700 60%-69.99% 12,191 395 234 12,820 70%-79.99% 5,668 500 97 6,265 Greater than 80% 119 151 132 402 Total commercial mortgage loans $ 43,956 $ 1,561 $ 670 $ 46,187 Agricultural property loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—December 31, 2015 Greater than 1.2X 1.0X to <1.2X Less than 1.0X Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 2,587 $ 84 $ 3 $ 2,674 60%-69.99% 185 0 0 185 70%-79.99% 0 0 0 0 Greater than 80% 0 0 0 0 Total agricultural property loans $ 2,772 $ 84 $ 3 $ 2,859 Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—December 31, 2015 Greater than 1.2X 1.0X to <1.2X Less than 1.0X Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 28,565 $ 599 $ 210 $ 29,374 60%-69.99% 12,376 395 234 13,005 70%-79.99% 5,668 500 97 6,265 Greater than 80% 119 151 132 402 Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans $ 46,728 $ 1,645 $ 673 $ 49,046 The following tables provide an aging of past due commercial mortgage and other loans as of the dates indicated, based upon the recorded investment gross of allowance for credit losses, as well as the amount of commercial mortgage loans on nonaccrual status as of the dates indicated. March 31, 2016 Current 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due Greater Than 90 Days - Accruing Greater Than 90 Days - Not Accruing Total Past Due Total Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans Non Accrual Status (in millions) Commercial mortgage loans $ 46,409 $ 4 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 4 $ 46,413 $ 48 Agricultural property loans 2,839 0 0 0 3 3 2,842 3 Residential property loans 293 7 1 0 6 14 307 6 Other collateralized loans 312 0 0 0 0 0 312 0 Uncollateralized loans 1,022 0 0 0 0 0 1,022 0 Total $ 50,875 $ 11 $ 1 $ 0 $ 9 $ 21 $ 50,896 $ 57 December 31, 2015 Current 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due Greater Than 90 Days - Accruing Greater Than 90 Days - Not Accruing Total Past Due Total Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans Non Accrual Status (in millions) Commercial mortgage loans $ 46,187 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 46,187 $ 53 Agricultural property loans 2,856 2 0 0 1 3 2,859 1 Residential property loans 288 7 0 0 6 13 301 6 Other collateralized loans 312 0 0 0 0 0 312 0 Uncollateralized loans 1,012 0 0 0 0 0 1,012 0 Total $ 50,655 $ 9 $ 0 $ 0 $ 7 $ 16 $ 50,671 $ 60 See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 , for further discussion regarding nonaccrual status loans. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , there were no commercial mortgage and other loans acquired, other than those through direct origination. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , there were no commercial mortgage and other loans sold, other than those classified as held for sale. The Company’s commercial mortgage and other loans may occasionally be involved in a troubled debt restructuring. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had no significant commitments to borrowers that have been involved in a troubled debt restructuring. During three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , there were no new troubled debt restructurings related to commercial mortgage and other loans, and no payment defaults on commercial mortgage and other loans that were modified as a troubled debt restructuring within the twelve months preceding. For additional information relating to the accounting for troubled debt restructurings, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , there were $0 and $22 million , respectively, of private debt commitments to borrowers that have been involved in a troubled debt restructuring. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company did not have any foreclosed residential real estate property. Net Investment Income Net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , was from the following sources: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale(1) $ 2,623 $ 2,582 Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity(1) 51 48 Equity securities, available-for-sale 79 96 Trading account assets 254 287 Commercial mortgage and other loans 555 545 Policy loans 154 154 Short-term investments and cash equivalents 33 13 Other long-term investments 99 244 Gross investment income 3,848 3,969 Less: investment expenses (178 ) (200 ) Net investment income $ 3,670 $ 3,769 __________ (1) Includes income on credit-linked notes which are reported on the same financial statement line item as related surplus notes, as conditions are met for right to offset. Realized Investment Gains (Losses), Net Realized investment gains (losses), net, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , were from the following sources: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Fixed maturities $ (73 ) $ 468 Equity securities 28 121 Commercial mortgage and other loans 27 11 Investment real estate 0 25 Joint ventures and limited partnerships (41 ) (5 ) Derivatives(1) 1,944 1,738 Other (4 ) 3 Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 1,881 $ 2,361 __________ (1) Includes the offset of hedged items in qualifying effective hedge relationships prior to maturity or termination. Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments by Asset Class The table below presents net unrealized gains (losses) on investments by asset class as of the dates indicated: March 31, December 31, (in millions) Fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized $ 199 $ 234 Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale—all other 36,330 24,673 Equity securities, available-for-sale 2,374 2,427 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges(1) 896 1,165 Other investments(2) (16 ) (25 ) Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ 39,783 $ 28,474 __________ (1) See Note 14 for more information on cash flow hedges. (2) As of March 31, 2016 , there were $0 million of net unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities that were previously transferred from available-for-sale. Includes net unrealized gains on certain joint ventures that are strategic in nature and are included in “Other assets” and losses on notes associated with payables under a netting agreement. Duration of Gross Unrealized Loss Positions for Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities The following table shows the fair value and gross unrealized losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual fixed maturity securities and equity securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 Less than Twelve months or more Total Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses (in millions) Fixed maturities(1) U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 81 $ 1 $ 7 $ 0 $ 88 $ 1 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 98 0 193 8 291 8 Foreign government bonds 527 12 463 52 990 64 U.S. corporate public securities 7,263 376 8,525 687 15,788 1,063 U.S. corporate private securities 4,880 227 998 83 5,878 310 Foreign corporate public securities 2,545 125 2,077 256 4,622 381 Foreign corporate private securities 4,358 251 4,411 468 8,769 719 Asset-backed securities 4,587 90 3,082 106 7,669 196 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 698 3 485 4 1,183 7 Residential mortgage-backed securities 65 0 155 2 220 2 Total $ 25,102 $ 1,085 $ 20,396 $ 1,666 $ 45,498 $ 2,751 Equity securities, available-for-sale $ 1,462 $ 115 $ 6 $ 1 $ 1,468 $ 116 __________ (1) Includes $50 million of fair value and $2 million of gross unrealized losses at March 31, 2016 , on securities classified as held-to-maturity, a portion of which is not reflected in AOCI. December 31, 2015 Less than twelve months Twelve months or more Total Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses (in millions) Fixed maturities(1) U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 3,068 $ 19 $ 0 $ 0 $ 3,068 $ 19 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 1,391 40 7 1 1,398 41 Foreign government bonds 1,925 82 411 65 2,336 147 U.S. corporate public securities 24,642 1,396 3,455 559 28,097 1,955 U.S. corporate private securities 6,996 266 802 93 7,798 359 Foreign corporate public securities 5,985 288 1,584 333 7,569 621 Foreign corporate private securities 6,199 340 3,917 654 10,116 994 Asset-backed securities 4,342 33 3,138 88 7,480 121 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 3,888 63 473 7 4,361 70 Residential mortgage-backed securities 558 4 119 2 677 6 Total $ 58,994 $ 2,531 $ 13,906 $ 1,802 $ 72,900 $ 4,333 Equity securities, available-for-sale $ 1,862 $ 142 $ 11 $ 1 $ 1,873 $ 143 __________ (1) Includes $0 million of fair value and $0 million of gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2015 , on securities classified as held-to-maturity, which is not reflected in AOCI. The gross unrealized losses on fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , were composed of $2,039 million and $3,750 million , respectively, related to high or highest quality securities based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) or equivalent rating and $712 million and $583 million , respectively, related to other than high or highest quality securities based on NAIC or equivalent rating. At March 31, 2016 , the $1,666 million of gross unrealized losses of twelve months or more were concentrated in the energy, consumer non-cyclical and utility sectors of the Company’s corporate securities. At December 31, 2015 , the $1,802 million of gross unrealized losses of twelve months or more were concentrated in the energy, consumer non-cyclical and basic industry sectors of the Company’s corporate securities. In accordance with its policy described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements include

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities	VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES In the normal course of its activities, the Company enters into relationships with various special-purpose entities and other entities that are deemed to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”). A VIE is an entity that either (1) has equity investors that lack certain essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest (including the ability to control activities of the entity, the obligation to absorb the entity’s expected losses and the right to receive the entity’s expected residual returns) or (2) lacks sufficient equity to finance its own activities without financial support provided by other entities, which in turn would be expected to absorb at least some of the expected losses of the VIE. The Company is the primary beneficiary if the Company has (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could be potentially significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could be potentially significant. If the Company determines that it is the VIE’s primary beneficiary, it consolidates the VIE. Consolidated Variable Interest Entities The Company is the investment manager of certain asset-backed investment vehicles commonly referred to as collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) and certain other vehicles for which the Company earns fee income for investment management services, including certain investment structures in which the Company’s asset management business invests with other co-investors in investment funds referred to as feeder funds. The Company may sell or syndicate investments through these vehicles, principally as part of the strategic investing activity of the Company’s asset management businesses. Additionally, the Company may invest in securities issued by these vehicles. CLOs raise capital by issuing debt securities, and use the proceeds to purchase investments, typically interest-bearing financial instruments. The Company has analyzed these relationships and determined that for certain CLOs and other investment structures it is the primary beneficiary and consolidates these entities. This analysis includes a review of (1) the Company’s rights and responsibilities as investment manager and (2) variable interests (if any) held by the Company. The assets of these VIEs are restricted and must be used first to settle liabilities of the VIE. The Company is not required to provide, and has not provided, material financial or other support to any of these VIEs. Effective January 1, 2016, the Company adopted new guidance that resulted in the deconsolidation of certain of its previously consolidated CLOs. See Note 2 for additional information. Additionally, the Company is the primary beneficiary of certain VIEs in which the Company has invested, as part of its investment activities, but for which it is not the investment manager. These include structured investments issued by a VIE that manages yen-denominated investments coupled with cross-currency coupon swap agreements thereby creating synthetic dual currency investments. The Company’s involvement in the structuring of these investments combined with its economic interest indicates that the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company has not provided material financial support or other support that was not contractually required to these VIEs. The table below reflects the carrying amount and balance sheet caption in which the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs are reported. The liabilities primarily comprise obligations under debt instruments issued by the VIEs that are non-recourse to the Company. The creditors of these VIEs do not have recourse to the Company in excess of the assets contained within the VIEs. Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager Other Consolidated VIEs March 31, 2016(1) December 31, March 31, December 31, (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale $ 41 $ 0 $ 279 $ 179 Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity 84 0 813 760 Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities 0 0 10 10 Other trading account assets 3,619 9,536 0 0 Commercial mortgage and other loans 431 0 300 300 Other long-term investments 190 0 139 155 Cash and cash equivalents 142 337 1 1 Accrued investment income 23 56 3 3 Other assets 457 324 20 3 Total assets of consolidated VIEs $ 4,987 $ 10,253 $ 1,565 $ 1,411 Notes issued by consolidated VIEs $ 2,946 $ 8,597 $ 0 $ 0 Other liabilities 118 674 14 3 Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs $ 3,064 $ 9,271 $ 14 $ 3 __________ (1) As a result of the adoption of the new accounting guidance ASU 2015-02 effective January 1, 2016, total assets of consolidated VIEs reflects $1,212 million related to VIEs whose beneficial interests are wholly-owned by consolidated subsidiaries. As included in the table above, notes issued by consolidated VIEs are classified in the line item on the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position titled, “ Notes issued by consolidated VIEs.” Recourse is limited to the assets of the respective VIE and does not extend to the general credit of Prudential Financial . As of March 31, 2016, the maturities of these obligations were greater than five years. Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of certain VIEs for which it is the investment manager. These VIEs consist primarily of CLOs and investment funds for which the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary as it does not have both (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could be potentially significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could be potentially significant. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss resulting from its relationship with unconsolidated VIEs for which it is the investment manager is limited to its investment in the VIEs, which was $400 million and $218 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. These investments are reflected in “Fixed maturities, available-for-sale,” “Other trading account assets, at fair value” and “Other long-term investments.” The fair value of assets held within these unconsolidated VIEs was $11,452 million and $5,262 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. There are no liabilities associated with these unconsolidated VIEs on the Company’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. In the normal course of its activities, the Company will invest in joint ventures and limited partnerships. These ventures include hedge funds, private equity funds and real estate-related funds and may or may not be VIEs. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss on these investments, both VIEs and non-VIEs, is limited to the amount of its investment. The Company has determined that it is not required to consolidate these entities because either: (1) it does not control them or (2) it does not have the obligation to absorb losses of the entities that could be potentially significant to the entities or the right to receive benefits from the entities that could be potentially significant. The Company classifies these investments as “Other long-term investments” and its maximum exposure to loss associated with these entities was $7,626 million and $7,532 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. In addition, in the normal course of its activities, the Company will invest in structured investments including VIEs for which it is not the investment manager. These structured investments typically invest in fixed income investments and are managed by third parties and include asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and residential mortgage-backed securities. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss on these structured investments, both VIEs and non-VIEs, is limited to the amount of its investment. See Note 4 for details regarding the carrying amounts and classification of these assets. The Company has not provided material financial or other support that was not contractually required to these structures. The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of these structures due to the fact that it does not control these entities.

Closed Block

Closed Block	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Closed Block Disclosure [Abstract]
Closed Block	CLOSED BLOCK On the date of demutualization, Prudential Insurance established a Closed Block for certain individual life insurance policies and annuities issued in the U.S. by Prudential Insurance. The recorded assets and liabilities were allocated to the Closed Block at their historical carrying amounts. The Closed Block forms the principal component of the Closed Block division. The policies included in the Closed Block are specified individual life insurance policies and individual annuity contracts that were in force on the date of demutualization and for which Prudential Insurance is currently paying or expects to pay experience-based policy dividends. Assets have been allocated to the Closed Block in an amount that has been determined to produce cash flows which, together with revenues from policies included in the Closed Block, are expected to be sufficient to support obligations and liabilities relating to these policies, including provision for payment of benefits, certain expenses and taxes and to provide for continuation of the policyholder dividend scales in effect in 2000, assuming experience underlying such scales continues. To the extent that, over time, cash flows from the assets allocated to the Closed Block and claims and other experience related to the Closed Block are, in the aggregate, more or less favorable than what was assumed when the Closed Block was established, total dividends paid to Closed Block policyholders may be greater than or less than the total dividends that would have been paid to these policyholders if the policyholder dividend scales in effect in 2000 had been continued. Any cash flows in excess of amounts assumed will be available for distribution over time to Closed Block policyholders and will not be available to stockholders. If the Closed Block has insufficient funds to make guaranteed policy benefit payments, such payments will be made from Prudential Insurance’s assets outside of the Closed Block. The Closed Block will continue in effect as long as any policy in the Closed Block remains in force unless, with the consent of the New Jersey insurance regulator, it is terminated earlier. The excess of Closed Block liabilities over Closed Block assets at the date of the demutualization (adjusted to eliminate the impact of related amounts in AOCI) represented the estimated maximum future earnings at that date from the Closed Block expected to result from operations attributed to the Closed Block after income taxes. In establishing the Closed Block, the Company developed an actuarial calculation of the timing of such maximum future earnings. If actual cumulative earnings of the Closed Block from inception through the end of any given period are greater than the expected cumulative earnings, only the expected earnings will be recognized in income. Any excess of actual cumulative earnings over expected cumulative earnings will represent undistributed accumulated earnings attributable to policyholders, which are recorded as a policyholder dividend obligation. The policyholder dividend obligation represents amounts to be paid to Closed Block policyholders as an additional policyholder dividend unless otherwise offset by future Closed Block performance that is less favorable than originally expected. If the actual cumulative earnings of the Closed Block from its inception through the end of any given period are less than the expected cumulative earnings of the Closed Block, the Company will recognize only the actual earnings in income. However, the Company may reduce policyholder dividend scales, which would be intended to increase future actual earnings until the actual cumulative earnings equaled the expected cumulative earnings. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company recognized a policyholder dividend obligation of $1,442 million and $1,694 million , respectively, to Closed Block policyholders for the excess of actual cumulative earnings over the expected cumulative earnings. Additionally, accumulated net unrealized investment gains that have arisen subsequent to the establishment of the Closed Block have been reflected as a policyholder dividend obligation of $3,809 million and $2,815 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, to be paid to Closed Block policyholders unless offset by future experience, with a corresponding amount reported in AOCI. Closed Block liabilities and assets designated to the Closed Block, as well as maximum future earnings to be recognized from Closed Block liabilities and Closed Block assets, are as follows: March 31, December 31, (in millions) Closed Block liabilities Future policy benefits $ 49,417 $ 49,538 Policyholders’ dividends payable 976 945 Policyholders’ dividend obligation 5,252 4,509 Policyholders’ account balances 5,233 5,250 Other Closed Block liabilities 4,858 4,171 Total Closed Block liabilities 65,736 64,413 Closed Block assets Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value 39,197 37,584 Other trading account assets, at fair value 295 288 Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value 2,573 2,726 Commercial mortgage and other loans 9,695 9,770 Policy loans 4,763 4,790 Other long-term investments 2,942 2,921 Short-term investments 645 1,467 Total investments 60,110 59,546 Cash and cash equivalents 1,861 1,036 Accrued investment income 525 506 Other Closed Block assets 384 458 Total Closed Block assets 62,880 61,546 Excess of reported Closed Block liabilities over Closed Block assets 2,856 2,867 Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income: Net unrealized investment gains (losses) 3,794 2,800 Allocated to policyholder dividend obligation (3,809 ) (2,815 ) Future earnings to be recognized from Closed Block assets and Closed Block liabilities $ 2,841 $ 2,852 Information regarding the policyholder dividend obligation is as follows: Three Months Ended (in millions) Balance, January 1 $ 4,509 Impact from earnings allocable to policyholder dividend obligation (252 ) Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) allocated to policyholder dividend obligation 995 Balance, March 31 $ 5,252 Closed Block revenues and benefits and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Revenues Premiums $ 622 $ 634 Net investment income 618 709 Realized investment gains (losses), net (98 ) 373 Other income (loss) (7 ) 3 Total Closed Block revenues 1,135 1,719 Benefits and Expenses Policyholders’ benefits 807 821 Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances 33 33 Dividends to policyholders 247 764 General and administrative expenses 103 108 Total Closed Block benefits and expenses 1,190 1,726 Closed Block revenues, net of Closed Block benefits and expenses, before income taxes and discontinued operations (55 ) (7 ) Income tax expense (benefit) (66 ) (18 ) Closed Block revenues, net of Closed Block benefits and expenses and income taxes, before discontinued operations 11 11 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 0 0 Closed Block revenues, net of Closed Block benefits and expenses, income taxes and discontinued operations $ 11 $ 11

Equity

Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Equity	EQUITY The changes in the number of shares of Common Stock issued, held in treasury and outstanding, are as follows for the periods indicated: Common Stock Issued Held In Treasury Outstanding (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2015 660.1 213.0 447.1 Common Stock issued 0.0 0.0 0.0 Common Stock acquired 0.0 5.4 (5.4 ) Stock-based compensation programs(1) 0.0 (1.4 ) 1.4 Balance, March 31, 2016 660.1 217.0 443.1 __________ (1) Represents net shares issued from treasury pursuant to the Company’s stock-based compensation program. In December 2015 , Prudential Financial’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase at management’s discretion up to $1.5 billion of its outstanding Common Stock from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Effective January 1, 2016, this authorization superseded the Company’s $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization that was announced in June 2015, covering the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. As of March 31, 2016, 5.4 million shares of the Company’s Common Stock were repurchased under this authorization at a total cost of $375 million . The timing and amount of share repurchases are determined by management based upon market conditions and other considerations, and repurchases may be effected in the open market, through derivative, accelerated repurchase and other negotiated transactions and through prearranged trading plans complying with Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Numerous factors could affect the timing and amount of any future repurchases under the share repurchase authorization, including increased capital needs of the Company due to changes in regulatory capital requirements, opportunities for growth and acquisitions, and the effect of adverse market conditions on the segments. Class B Stock On January 2, 2015, pursuant to a Share Repurchase Agreement entered into on December 1, 2014, between the Company and the holders of the Class B Stock, the Company repurchased and canceled all of the shares of the Class B Stock for an aggregate cash purchase price of $651 million , resulting in the elimination of the Class B Stock held in treasury, a $484 million decrease in “Retained earnings” and a $167 million decrease in “Additional paid-in capital.” In accordance with the terms of the Share Repurchase Agreement, the holders of the Class B Stock subsequently exercised their right to dispute the calculation of the purchase price. This dispute was resolved during the first quarter of 2016, resulting in an increase to the cash purchase price of $119 million , bringing the total aggregate purchase price to $770 million . The increase to the cash purchase price resulted in a corresponding decrease in “Retained earnings.” Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The balance of and changes in each component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc.” for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , are as follows: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)(1) Pension and Postretirement Unrecognized Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ (1,087 ) $ 15,773 $ (2,401 ) $ 12,285 Change in OCI before reclassifications 727 9,389 (19 ) 10,097 Amounts reclassified from AOCI 6 24 53 83 Income tax benefit (expense) (176 ) (3,211 ) (12 ) (3,399 ) Balance, March 31, 2016 $ (530 ) $ 21,975 $ (2,379 ) $ 19,066 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)(1) Pension and Postretirement Unrecognized Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2014 $ (975 ) $ 19,251 $ (2,226 ) $ 16,050 Change in OCI before reclassifications (28 ) 3,194 3 3,169 Amounts reclassified from AOCI (1 ) (704 ) 49 (656 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 22 (815 ) (18 ) (811 ) Balance, March 31, 2015 $ (982 ) $ 20,926 $ (2,192 ) $ 17,752 __________ (1) Includes cash flow hedges of $896 million and $1,165 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, and $1,005 million and $206 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Three Months Ended Affected line item in Consolidated Statement of Operations 2016 2015 (in millions) Amounts reclassified from AOCI(1)(2): Foreign currency translation adjustment: Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (6 ) $ 1 Realized investment gains (losses), net Total foreign currency translation adjustment (6 ) 1 Net unrealized investment gains (losses): Cash flow hedges—Interest Rate (1 ) (1 ) (3) Cash flow hedges—Currency/Interest rate 22 116 (3) Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities (45 ) 589 Total net unrealized investment gains (losses) (24 ) 704 (4) Amortization of defined benefit pension items: Prior service cost 2 3 (5) Actuarial gain (loss) (55 ) (52 ) (5) Total amortization of defined benefit pension items (53 ) (49 ) Total reclassifications for the period $ (83 ) $ 656 __________ (1) All amounts are shown before tax. (2) Positive amounts indicate gains/benefits reclassified out of AOCI. Negative amounts indicate losses/costs reclassified out of AOCI. (3) See Note 14 for additional information on cash flow hedges. (4) See table below for additional information on unrealized investment gains (losses), including the impact on deferred policy acquisition and other costs, future policy benefits and policyholders’ dividends. (5) See Note 10 for information on employee benefit plans. Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on securities classified as available-for-sale and certain other long-term investments and other assets are included in the Company’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as a component of AOCI. Changes in these amounts include reclassification adjustments to exclude from “Other comprehensive income (loss)” those items that are included as part of “Net income” for a period that had been part of “Other comprehensive income (loss)” in earlier periods. The amounts for the periods indicated below, split between amounts related to fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized, and all other net unrealized investment gains (losses), are as follows: Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturity Securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized Net Unrealized DAC, DSI and VOBA Future Policy Benefits and Policyholders’ Account Balances Policyholders’ Dividends Deferred Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related To Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 234 $ 6 $ 14 $ (31 ) $ (77 ) $ 146 Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period (25 ) 9 (16 ) Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income 1 0 1 Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income(1) (11 ) 4 (7 ) Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on DAC, DSI and VOBA 1 0 1 Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances 6 (2 ) 4 Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on policyholders’ dividends 16 (6 ) 10 Balance, March 31, 2016 $ 199 $ 7 $ 20 $ (15 ) $ (72 ) $ 139 __________ (1) Represents “transfers in” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings for securities with no prior OTTI loss. All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) in AOCI Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments(1) DAC, DSI and VOBA Future Policy Benefits and Policyholders’ Account Balances Policyholders’ Dividends Deferred Income Tax (Liability) Benefit Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related To Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 28,240 $ (760 ) $ (1,082 ) $ (2,802 ) $ (7,969 ) $ 15,627 Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period 11,310 (3,852 ) 7,458 Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income 23 (8 ) 15 Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income(2) 11 (4 ) 7 Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on DAC, DSI and VOBA (709 ) 231 (478 ) Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances (192 ) 62 (130 ) Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on policyholders’ dividends (1,018 ) 355 (663 ) Balance, March 31, 2016 $ 39,584 $ (1,469 ) $ (1,274 ) $ (3,820 ) $ (11,185 ) $ 21,836 __________ (1) Includes cash flow hedges. See Note 14 for information on cash flow hedges. (2) Represents “transfers out” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings for securities with no prior OTTI loss.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations of Common Stock based on the consolidated earnings of Prudential Financial for the periods indicated, is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Income Weighted Average Shares Per Share Amount Income Weighted Average Shares Per Share Amount (in millions, except per share amounts) Basic earnings per share Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 1,369 $ 2,046 Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 33 10 Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards 15 19 Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock $ 1,321 445.3 $ 2.97 $ 2,017 454.3 $ 4.44 Effect of dilutive securities and compensation programs Add: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards—Basic $ 15 $ 19 Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards—Diluted 14 19 Stock options 1.4 2.3 Deferred and long-term compensation programs 0.9 0.9 Exchangeable Surplus Notes 4 5.6 4 5.5 Diluted earnings per share Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock $ 1,326 453.2 $ 2.93 $ 2,021 463.0 $ 4.37 Unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends are participating securities and included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. Under this method, earnings attributable to Prudential Financial are allocated between Common Stock and the participating awards, as if the awards were a second class of stock. During periods of income from continuing operations available to holders of Common Stock, the calculation of earnings per share excludes the income attributable to participating securities in the numerator and the dilutive impact of these securities from the denominator. In the event of loss from continuing operations available to holders of Common Stock, undistributed earnings are not allocated to participating securities and the denominator excludes the dilutive impact of these securities as they do not share in the losses of the Company. Undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , as applicable, were based on 5.1 million and 4.5 million of such awards, respectively, weighted for the period they were outstanding. Stock options and shares related to deferred and long-term compensation programs that are considered antidilutive are excluded from the computation of dilutive earnings per share. Stock options are considered antidilutive based on application of the treasury stock method or in the event of loss from continuing operations available to holders of Common Stock. Shares related to deferred and long-term compensation programs are considered antidilutive in the event of loss from continuing operations available to holders of Common Stock. For the periods indicated, the number of stock options and shares related to deferred and long-term compensation programs that were considered antidilutive and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share, weighted for the portion of the period they were outstanding, are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Shares Exercise Price Per Share Shares Exercise Price Per Share (in millions, except per share amounts, based on weighted average) Antidilutive stock options based on application of the treasury stock method 3.9 $ 83.25 2.7 $ 87.33 Antidilutive stock options due to loss from continuing operations available to holders of Common Stock 0.0 0.0 Antidilutive shares due to loss from continuing operations available to holders of Common Stock 0.0 0.0 Total antidilutive stock options and shares 3.9 2.7 In September 2009, the Company issued $500 million of surplus notes with an interest rate of 5.36% per annum which are exchangeable at the option of the note holders for shares of Common Stock. The initial exchange rate for the surplus notes was 10.1235 shares of Common Stock per each $1,000 principal amount of surplus notes, which represents an initial exchange price per share of Common Stock of $98.78 ; however, the exchange rate is subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. In calculating diluted earnings per share under the if-converted method, the potential shares that would be issued assuming a hypothetical exchange, weighted for the period the notes are outstanding, are added to the denominator, and interest expense, net of tax, is added to the numerator, if the overall effect is dilutive.

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt	SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT Short-term Debt The table below presents the Company’s short-term debt as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 ($ in millions) Commercial paper: Prudential Financial $ 72 $ 80 Prudential Funding, LLC 397 384 Subtotal commercial paper 469 464 Current portion of long-term debt 500 752 Total short-term debt(1) $ 969 $ 1,216 Supplemental short-term debt information: Portion of commercial paper borrowings due overnight $ 230 $ 331 Daily average commercial paper outstanding $ 883 $ 1,127 Weighted average maturity of outstanding commercial paper, in days 14 10 Weighted average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt(2) 0.41 % 0.16 % __________ (1) Includes Prudential Financial debt of $572 million and $831 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. (2) Excludes the current portion of long-term debt. Commercial Paper Prudential Financial has a commercial paper program with an authorized capacity of $3.0 billion . Prudential Financial’s commercial paper borrowings have generally been used to fund the working capital needs of Prudential Financial’s subsidiaries and provide short-term liquidity at Prudential Financial. Prudential Funding, LLC (“Prudential Funding”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential Insurance, has a commercial paper program with an authorized capacity of $7.0 billion . Prudential Funding commercial paper borrowings generally have served as an additional source of financing to meet the working capital needs of Prudential Insurance and its subsidiaries. Prudential Funding also lends to other subsidiaries of Prudential Financial up to limits agreed with the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (“NJDOBI”). Prudential Funding maintains a support agreement with Prudential Insurance whereby Prudential Insurance has agreed to maintain Prudential Funding’s tangible net worth at a positive level. Additionally, Prudential Financial has issued a subordinated guarantee covering Prudential Funding’s $7.0 billion commercial paper program. Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Prudential Insurance is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”). Membership allows Prudential Insurance access to the FHLBNY’s financial services, including the ability to obtain collateralized loans and to issue collateralized funding agreements. Under applicable law, the funding agreements issued to the FHLBNY have priority claim status above debt holders of Prudential Insurance. FHLBNY borrowings and funding agreements are collateralized by qualifying mortgage-related assets or U.S. Treasury securities, the fair value of which must be maintained at certain specified levels relative to outstanding borrowings. FHLBNY membership requires Prudential Insurance to own member stock and borrowings require the purchase of activity-based stock in an amount equal to 4.5% of outstanding borrowings. Under FHLBNY guidelines, if any of Prudential Insurance’s financial strength ratings decline below A/A2/A Stable by S&P/Moody’s/Fitch, respectively, and the FHLBNY does not receive written assurances from the NJDOBI regarding Prudential Insurance’s solvency, new borrowings from the FHLBNY would be limited to a term of 90 days or less. Currently, there are no restrictions on the term of borrowings from the FHLBNY. NJDOBI permits Prudential Insurance to pledge collateral to the FHLBNY in an amount of up to 5% of its prior year-end statutory net admitted assets, excluding separate account assets. Based on Prudential Insurance’s statutory net admitted assets as of December 31, 2015 , the 5% limitation equates to a maximum amount of pledged assets of $5.8 billion and an estimated maximum borrowing capacity (after taking into account required collateralization levels) of approximately $5.0 billion . Nevertheless, FHLBNY borrowings are subject to the FHLBNY’s discretion and to the availability of qualifying assets at Prudential Insurance. As of March 31, 2016 , Prudential Insurance had pledged assets with a fair value of $1.2 billion supporting outstanding funding agreements totaling $1.0 billion , which are included in “Policyholders’ account balances.” The fair value of qualifying assets that were available to Prudential Insurance, but not pledged, amounted to $6.0 billion as of March 31, 2016 . Prudential Insurance had no advances outstanding under the FHLB Facility as of March 31, 2016 . Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Prudential Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (“PRIAC”) is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (“FHLBB”). Membership allows PRIAC access to collateralized advances which will be classified in “Short-term debt” or “Long-term debt,” depending on the maturity date of the obligation. PRIAC’s membership in FHLBB requires the ownership of member stock and borrowings from FHLBB require the purchase of activity-based stock in an amount between 3.0% and 4.5% of outstanding borrowings, depending on the maturity date of the obligation. As of March 31, 2016 , PRIAC had no advances outstanding under the FHLBB facility. Under Connecticut state insurance law, without the prior consent of the Connecticut Insurance Department, the amount of assets insurers may pledge to secure debt obligations is limited to the lesser of 5% of prior year statutory admitted assets or 25% of prior year statutory surplus, resulting in a maximum borrowing capacity for PRIAC under the FHLBB facility of approximately $ 244 million as of March 31, 2016 . Credit Facilities As of March 31, 2016 , the Company maintained a syndicated, unsecured committed credit facility as described below. Borrowers Original Term Expiration Date Capacity Amount Outstanding ($ in millions) Prudential Financial and Prudential Funding 5 years Apr 2020 $ 4,000 $ 0 Borrowings under this credit facility may be used for general corporate purposes, and the Company expects that it may borrow under the facility from time to time to fund its working capital needs. In addition, amounts under the credit facility may be drawn in the form of standby letters of credit that can be used to meet the Company’s operating needs. The credit facility contains representations and warranties, covenants and events of default that are customary for facilities of this type, and borrowings are not contingent on the Company’s credit ratings nor subject to material adverse change clauses. Borrowings under the credit facility are conditioned on the Company’s maintenance of consolidated net worth of at least $ 18.985 billion , which is calculated as U.S. GAAP equity, excluding AOCI, equity of noncontrolling interests and equity attributable to the Closed Block. As of March 31, 2016 , the Company’s consolidated net worth exceeded this required minimum amount. Put Option Agreement for Senior Debt Issuance In November 2013, Prudential Financial entered into a ten -year put option agreement with a Delaware trust upon the completion of the sale of $1.5 billion of trust securities by that Delaware trust in a Rule 144A private placement. The trust invested the proceeds from the sale of the trust securities in a portfolio of principal and interest strips of U.S. Treasury securities. The put option agreement provides Prudential Financial the right to sell to the trust at any time up to $1.5 billion of 4.419% senior notes due November 2023 and receive in exchange a corresponding amount of the principal and interest strips of the U.S. Treasury securities held by the trust. In return, the Company agreed to pay a semi-annual put premium to the trust at a rate of 1.777% per annum applied to the unexercised portion of the put option. The put option agreement with the trust provides Prudential Financial with a source of liquid assets. The put option described above will be exercised automatically in full upon the Company’s failure to make certain payments to the trust, such as paying the put option premium or reimbursing the trust for its expenses, if the Company’s failure to pay is not cured within 30 days, and upon an event involving its bankruptcy. The Company is also required to exercise the put option if its consolidated stockholders’ equity, calculated in accordance with GAAP but excluding AOCI, falls below $7.0 billion , subject to adjustment in certain cases. The Company has a one-time right to unwind a prior voluntary exercise of the put option by repurchasing all of the senior notes then held by the trust in exchange for principal and interest strips of U.S. Treasury securities. Finally, any of the 4.419% senior notes that Prudential Financial issues may be redeemed prior to their maturity at par or, if greater, a make-whole price, following a voluntary exercise in full of the put option. Long-term Debt Surplus Notes During the first quarter of 2016, the Company increased the principal amount of surplus notes outstanding under its captive financing facility initially established in December 2013 for the financing of non-economic reserves required under Guideline AXXX by $ 140 million . As of March 31, 2016 , an aggregate of $ 2.2 billion of surplus notes were outstanding under this facility and no credit-linked note payments have been required. Under the above transaction for the captive reinsurance subsidiary, because valid rights of set-off exist, interest and principal payments on the surplus notes and on the credit-linked notes are settled on a net basis, and the surplus notes are reflected in the Company’s total consolidated borrowings on a net basis. Senior Notes Medium-Term Notes. Prudential Financial maintains a medium-term notes program under its shelf registration statement with an authorized issuance capacity of $20.0 billion . As of March 31, 2016 , the outstanding balance of the company’s medium-term notes was $10.6 billion , a decrease of $250 million from December 31, 2015 , due to maturities. Retail Medium-Term Notes. Prudential Financial also maintains a retail medium-term notes program, including the InterNotes ® program, under its shelf registration statement with an authorized issuance capacity of $5.0 billion . As of March 31, 2016 , the outstanding balance of retail notes was $463 million . Mortgage Debt. As of March 31, 2016 , the Company’s subsidiaries had mortgage debt of $589 million that has recourse only to real estate property held for investment by those subsidiaries. This represents an increase of $25 million from December 31, 2015 , primarily due to new borrowings.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Plans The Company has funded and non-funded non-contributory defined benefit pension plans, which cover substantially all of its employees. For some employees, benefits are based on final average earnings and length of service, while benefits for other employees are based on an account balance that takes into consideration age, service and earnings during their career. The Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits for its retired employees, their beneficiaries and covered dependents (“other postretirement benefits”). The health care plan is contributory; the life insurance plan is non-contributory. Substantially all of the Company’s U.S. employees may become eligible to receive other postretirement benefits if they retire after age 55 with at least 10 years of service or under certain circumstances after age 50 with at least 20 years of continuous service. Net periodic (benefit) cost included in “General and administrative expenses” includes the following components: Three Months Ended March 31, Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2016 2015 2016 2015 (in millions) Components of net periodic (benefit) cost Service cost $ 62 $ 61 $ 5 $ 5 Interest cost 125 117 23 21 Expected return on plan assets (189 ) (194 ) (26 ) (29 ) Amortization of prior service cost (1 ) (2 ) (1 ) (1 ) Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss, net 45 42 10 10 Settlements 1 1 0 0 Special termination benefits 0 2 0 0 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ 43 $ 27 $ 11 $ 6

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	SEGMENT INFORMATION Segments The Company’s principal operations are comprised of four divisions, which together encompass seven segments, and its Corporate and Other operations. The U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division consists of the Individual Annuities, Retirement and Asset Management segments. The U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division consists of the Individual Life and Group Insurance segments. The International Insurance division consists of the International Insurance segment. The Closed Block division consists of the Closed Block segment, which includes certain in force participating insurance and annuity products and corresponding assets that are used for the payment of benefits and policyholders’ dividends on these products, as well as certain related assets and liabilities. The Closed Block segment is accounted for as a divested business that is reported separately from the divested businesses that are included in Corporate and Other operations. Our Corporate and Other operations include corporate items and initiatives that are not allocated to business segments and businesses that have been or will be divested. Adjusted Operating Income The Company analyzes the operating performance of each segment using “adjusted operating income.” Adjusted operating income does not equate to “Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures” or “Net income (loss)” as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP but is the measure of segment profit or loss used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources, and consistent with authoritative guidance, is the measure of segment performance presented below. Adjusted operating income is calculated by adjusting each segment’s “Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures” for the following items, which are described in greater detail below: • realized investment gains (losses), net, and related charges and adjustments; • net investment gains (losses) on trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities and changes in experience-rated contractholder liabilities due to asset value changes; • the contribution to income (loss) of divested businesses that have been or will be sold or exited, including businesses that have been placed in wind down status, but that did not qualify for “discontinued operations” accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP; and • equity in earnings of operating joint ventures and earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests. These items are important to an understanding of overall results of operations. Adjusted operating income is not a substitute for income determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and the Company’s definition of adjusted operating income may differ from that used by other companies. However, the Company believes that the presentation of adjusted operating income as measured for management purposes enhances the understanding of results of operations by highlighting the results from ongoing operations and the underlying profitability factors of its businesses. Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related charges and adjustments Realized investment gains (losses), net Adjusted operating income excludes “Realized investment gains (losses), net,” except for certain items described below. Significant activity excluded from adjusted operating income includes impairments and credit-related gains (losses) from sales of securities, the timing of which depends largely on market credit cycles and can vary considerably across periods, and interest rate-related gains (losses) from sales of securities, which are largely subject to the Company’s discretion and influenced by market opportunities, as well as the Company’s tax and capital profile. Additionally, certain gains (losses) pertaining to derivative contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment are also excluded from adjusted operating income. Trends in the underlying profitability of the Company’s businesses can be more clearly identified without the fluctuating effects of these transactions. The following table sets forth the significant components of “Realized investment gains (losses), net” that are included in adjusted operating income and, as a result, are reflected as adjustments to “Realized investment gains (losses), net” for purposes of calculating adjusted operating income: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Net gains (losses) from(1): Terminated hedges of foreign currency earnings $ 36 $ 81 Current period yield adjustments $ 127 $ 123 Principal source of earnings $ 10 $ 24 __________ (1) In addition to the items in the table above, “Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related charges and adjustments” also includes an adjustment to reflect “Realized investment gains (losses), net” related to divested businesses as results of “Divested businesses,” discussed below. Terminated Hedges of Foreign Currency Earnings. The amounts shown in the table above primarily reflect the impact of an intercompany arrangement between Corporate and Other operations and the International Insurance segment, pursuant to which the non-U.S. dollar-denominated earnings in all countries for a particular year, including its interim reporting periods, are translated at fixed currency exchange rates. The fixed rates are determined in connection with a currency hedging program designed to mitigate the risk that unfavorable rate changes will reduce the segment’s U.S. dollar equivalent earnings. Pursuant to this program, the Company’s Corporate and Other operations may execute forward currency contracts with third parties to sell the net exposure of projected earnings from the hedged currency in exchange for U.S. dollars at a specified exchange rate. The maturities of these contracts correspond with the future periods in which the identified non-U.S. dollar-denominated earnings are expected to be generated. These contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting under U.S. GAAP, so the resulting profits or losses are recorded in “Realized investment gains (losses), net.” When the contracts are terminated in the same period that the expected earnings emerge, the resulting positive or negative cash flow effect is included in adjusted operating income. Current Period Yield Adjustments. The Company uses interest rate and currency swaps and other derivatives to manage interest and currency exchange rate exposures arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities, including duration mismatches. For derivative contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the periodic swap settlements, as well as certain other derivative related yield adjustments are recorded in “Realized investment gains (losses), net,” and are included in adjusted operating income to reflect the after-hedge yield of the underlying instruments. In certain instances, when these derivative contracts are terminated or offset before their final maturity, the resulting realized gains or losses are recognized in adjusted operating income over periods that generally approximate the expected terms of the derivatives or underlying instruments in order for adjusted operating income to reflect the after-hedge yield of the underlying instruments. Included in the amounts shown in the table above are gains on certain derivative contracts that were terminated or offset before their final maturity of $12 million and $21 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Additionally, as of March 31, 2016 , there was a $149 million deferred net gain related to certain derivative contracts that were terminated or offset before their final maturity, primarily in the International Insurance segment. Also included in the amounts shown in the table above are fees related to synthetic Guaranteed Investment Contracts (“GICs”) of $39 million and $40 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Synthetic GICs are accounted for as derivatives under U.S. GAAP and, therefore, these fees are recorded in “Realized investment gains (losses), net.” See Note 14 for additional information on synthetic GICs. Principal Source of Earnings. The Company conducts certain activities for which realized investment gains (losses) are a principal source of earnings for its businesses and therefore included in adjusted operating income, particularly within the Company’s Asset Management segment. For example, Asset Management’s strategic investing business makes investments for sale or syndication to other investors or for placement or co-investment in the Company’s managed funds and structured products. The realized investment gains (losses) associated with the sale of these strategic investments, as well as the majority of derivative results, are a principal activity for this business and included in adjusted operating income. In addition, the realized investment gains (losses) associated with loans originated by the Company’s commercial mortgage operations, as well as related derivative results and retained mortgage servicing rights, are a principal activity for this business and included in adjusted operating income. Other items reflected as adjustments to Realized investment gains (losses), net The following table sets forth certain other items excluded from adjusted operating income and reflected as an adjustment to “Realized investment gains (losses), net” for purposes of calculating adjusted operating income: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Net gains (losses) from: Other trading account assets $ (22 ) $ (58 ) Foreign currency exchange movements $ (321 ) $ 25 Other activities $ 3 $ 3 Other Trading Account Assets. The Company has certain investments in its general account portfolios that are classified as trading. These trading investments are carried at fair value and included in “Other trading account assets, at fair value” on the Company’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) for these investments are recorded in “Other income.” Consistent with the exclusion of realized investment gains (losses) with respect to other investments managed on a consistent basis, the net gains or losses on these investments are excluded from adjusted operating income. Foreign Currency Exchange Movements. The Company has certain assets and liabilities for which, under U.S. GAAP, the changes in value, including those associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates during the period, are recorded in “Other income.” To the extent the foreign currency exposure on these assets and liabilities is economically hedged or considered part of the Company’s capital funding strategies for its international subsidiaries, the change in value included in “Other income” is excluded from adjusted operating income. Other Activities. The Company excludes certain other items from adjusted operating income that are consistent with similar adjustments described above. Related charges Charges that relate to realized investment gains (losses) are also excluded from adjusted operating income, and include the following: • The portion of the amortization of DAC, VOBA, unearned revenue reserves and DSI for certain products that is related to net realized investment gains (losses). • Policyholder dividends and interest credited to policyholders’ account balances that relate to certain life policies that pass back certain realized investment gains (losses) to the policyholder, and reserves for future policy benefits for certain policies that are affected by net realized investment gains (losses). • Market value adjustments paid or received upon a contractholder’s surrender of certain of the Company’s annuity products as these amounts mitigate the net realized investment gains or losses incurred upon the disposition of the underlying invested assets. Investment gains (losses) on trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities and changes in experience-rated contractholder liabilities due to asset value changes Certain products included in the Retirement and International Insurance segments are experience-rated in that investment results associated with these products are expected to ultimately accrue to contractholders. The majority of investments supporting these experience-rated products are classified as trading and are carried at fair value, with realized and unrealized gains (losses) reported in “Other income.” To a lesser extent, these experience-rated products are also supported by derivatives and commercial mortgage and other loans. The derivatives are carried at fair value, with realized and unrealized gains (losses) reported in “Realized investment gains (losses), net.” The commercial mortgage and other loans are carried at unpaid principal, net of unamortized discounts and an allowance for losses, with gains (losses) on sales and changes in the valuation allowance for commercial mortgage and other loans reported in “Realized investment gains (losses), net.” Adjusted operating income excludes net investment gains (losses) on trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities, which is consistent with the exclusion of realized investment gains (losses) with respect to other investments supporting insurance liabilities managed on a consistent basis. In addition, to be consistent with the historical treatment of charges related to realized investment gains (losses) on investments, adjusted operating income also excludes the change in contractholder liabilities due to asset value changes in the pool of investments (including changes in the fair value of commercial mortgage and other loans) supporting these experience-rated contracts, which are reflected in “Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances.” These adjustments are in addition to the exclusion from adjusted operating income of net investment gains (losses) on the related derivatives and commercial mortgage and other loans through “Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related charges and adjustments,” as discussed above. The result of this approach is that adjusted operating income for these products includes net fee revenue and interest spread the Company earns on these experience-rated contracts, and excludes changes in fair value of the pool of investments, both realized and unrealized, that are expected to ultimately accrue to the contractholders. Divested businesses The contribution to income (loss) of divested businesses that have been or will be sold or exited, including businesses that have been placed in wind down, but that did not qualify for “discontinued operations” accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP, are excluded from adjusted operating income as the results of divested businesses are not considered relevant to understanding the Company’s ongoing operating results. Equity in earnings of operating joint ventures and earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Equity in earnings of operating joint ventures, on a pre-tax basis, are included in adjusted operating income as these results are a principal source of earnings. These earnings are reflected on a U.S. GAAP basis on an after-tax basis as a separate line on the Company’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations. Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests are excluded from adjusted operating income. Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests represents the portion of earnings from consolidated entities that relates to the equity interests of minority investors, and are reflected on a U.S. GAAP basis as a separate line on the Company’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations. Reconciliation of adjusted operating income and net income (loss) The table below reconciles adjusted operating income before income taxes to income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Adjusted Operating Income before income taxes by Segment: Individual Annuities $ 328 $ 529 Retirement 219 284 Asset Management 165 205 Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division 712 1,018 Individual Life 120 116 Group Insurance 26 30 Total U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division 146 146 International Insurance 779 834 Total International Insurance division 779 834 Corporate and Other operations (312 ) (253 ) Total Corporate and Other (312 ) (253 ) Total adjusted operating income before income taxes 1,325 1,745 Reconciling items: Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related adjustments 1,418 1,662 Charges related to realized investment gains (losses), net (1,080 ) (611 ) Investment gains (losses) on trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities, net 216 83 Change in experience-rated contractholder liabilities due to asset value changes (130 ) (197 ) Divested businesses: Closed Block division (73 ) (22 ) Other divested businesses 31 75 Equity in earnings of operating joint ventures and earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 25 13 Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures $ 1,732 $ 2,748 The Individual Annuities segment results reflect DAC as if the individual annuity business is a stand-alone operation. The elimination of intersegment costs capitalized in accordance with this policy is included in consolidating adjustments within Corporate and Other operations. Reconciliation of select financial information The table below presents revenues and total assets for the Company’s reportable segments for the periods, or as of the dates, indicated: Revenue Total Assets Three Months Ended March 31, December 31, 2015(1) 2016 2015 (in millions) Individual Annuities $ 1,109 $ 1,187 $ 172,188 $ 169,447 Retirement 1,893 2,478 168,798 171,183 Asset Management 706 733 48,655 54,491 Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division 3,708 4,398 389,641 395,121 Individual Life 1,366 1,351 74,469 71,856 Group Insurance 1,320 1,277 40,954 39,344 Total U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division 2,686 2,628 115,423 111,200 International Insurance 5,044 4,906 193,435 175,153 Total International Insurance division 5,044 4,906 193,435 175,153 Corporate and Other operations (146 ) (125 ) 11,012 13,654 Total Corporate and Other (146 ) (125 ) 11,012 13,654 Total 11,292 11,807 709,511 695,128 Reconciling items: Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related adjustments 1,418 1,662 Charges related to realized investment gains (losses), net 88 54 Investment gains (losses) on trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities, net 216 83 Divested businesses: Closed Block division 1,129 1,719 63,484 62,127 Other divested businesses 194 224 Equity in earnings of operating joint ventures and earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (8 ) 3 Total per Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements $ 14,329 $ 15,552 $ 772,995 $ 757,255 __________ (1) Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-03. The Asset Management segment revenues include intersegment revenues primarily consisting of asset-based management and administration fees as follows: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Asset Management segment intersegment revenues $ 170 $ 178 Management has determined the intersegment revenues with reference to market rates. Intersegment revenues are eliminated in consolidation in Corporate and Other.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES The Company’s liability for income taxes includes the liability for unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties which relate to tax years still subject to review by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or other taxing authorities. Audit periods remain open for review until the statute of limitations has passed. Generally, for tax years which produce net operating losses, capital losses or tax credit carryforwards (“tax attributes”), the statute of limitations does not close, to the extent of these tax attributes, until the expiration of the statute of limitations for the tax year in which they are fully utilized. The completion of review or the expiration of the statute of limitations for a given audit period could result in an adjustment to the liability for income taxes. The Company does not anticipate any significant changes within the next 12 months to its total unrecognized tax benefits related to tax years for which the statute of limitations has not expired. Listed below are the tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdiction, at March 31, 2016: Major Tax Jurisdiction Open Tax Years United States 2007 – 2015 Japan Fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 – 2016 Korea Fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 – 2013, the periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2015 The dividends received deduction (“DRD”) reduces the amount of dividend income subject to U.S. tax and is a significant component of the difference between the Company’s effective tax rate and the federal statutory tax rate of 35% . The DRD for the current period was estimated using information from 2015 and current year results, and was adjusted to take into account the current year’s equity market performance and expected business results. The actual current year DRD can vary from the estimate based on factors such as, but not limited to, changes in the amount of dividends received that are eligible for the DRD, changes in the amount of distributions received from mutual fund investments, changes in the account balances of variable life and annuity contracts, and the Company’s taxable income before the DRD. There is a possibility that the IRS and the U.S. Treasury will address, through guidance, their issues related to the calculation of the DRD. For the last several years, the revenue proposals included in the Obama Administration’s budgets included proposed changes to the method used to determine the amount of the DRD. A change in the DRD, including the possible retroactive or prospective elimination of this deduction through guidance or legislation, could increase actual tax expense and reduce the Company’s consolidated net income. For tax years 2007 through 2016, the Company is participating in the IRS’s Compliance Assurance Program (“CAP”). Under CAP, the IRS assigns an examination team to review completed transactions as they occur in order to reach agreement with the Company on how they should be reported in the relevant tax return. If disagreements arise, accelerated resolutions programs are available to try to resolve the disagreements in a timely manner before the tax return is filed.

Fair Value of Assets and Liabil

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities	FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Fair Value Measurement —Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative fair value guidance establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: Level 1—Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Company for identical assets or liabilities. The Company’s Level 1 assets and liabilities primarily include certain cash equivalents and short-term investments, equity securities and derivative contracts that trade on an active exchange market. Level 2—Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities, and other market observable inputs. The Company’s Level 2 assets and liabilities include: fixed maturities (corporate public and private bonds, most government securities, certain asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, etc.), certain equity securities (mutual funds, which do not trade in active markets because they are not publicly available), certain commercial mortgage loans, short-term investments and certain cash equivalents (primarily commercial paper), and certain over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives. Level 3—Fair value is based on at least one significant unobservable input for the asset or liability. The assets and liabilities in this category may require significant judgment or estimation in determining the fair value. The Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities primarily include: certain private fixed maturities and equity securities, certain manually priced public equity securities and fixed maturities, certain highly structured OTC derivative contracts, certain commercial mortgage loans, certain consolidated real estate funds for which the Company is the general partner and embedded derivatives resulting from certain products with guaranteed benefits. Assets and Liabilities by Hierarchy Level —The tables below present the balances of assets and liabilities reported at fair value on a recurring basis, as of the dates indicated. As of March 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting(1) Total (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 0 $ 22,044 $ 0 $ $ 22,044 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 0 9,270 6 9,276 Foreign government bonds 0 96,354 122 96,476 U.S. corporate public securities 0 80,391 214 80,605 U.S. corporate private securities(7) 0 29,442 1,170 30,612 Foreign corporate public securities 0 29,252 97 29,349 Foreign corporate private securities 0 19,055 593 19,648 Asset-backed securities(8) 0 5,977 4,568 10,545 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 10,993 11 11,004 Residential mortgage-backed securities 0 4,777 193 4,970 Subtotal 0 307,555 6,974 314,529 Trading account assets(2): U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies 0 368 0 368 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 0 199 0 199 Foreign government bonds 7 774 36 817 Corporate securities 1 17,824 228 18,053 Asset-backed securities(8) 0 825 611 1,436 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 1,931 1 1,932 Residential mortgage-backed securities 0 1,464 4 1,468 Equity securities 1,463 210 581 2,254 All other(3) 92 20,484 1 (17,705 ) 2,872 Subtotal 1,563 44,079 1,462 (17,705 ) 29,399 Equity securities, available-for-sale 5,933 3,175 292 9,400 Commercial mortgage and other loans 0 286 0 286 Other long-term investments 45 120 19 (12 ) 172 Short-term investments 1,491 1,612 0 3,103 Cash equivalents 4,814 13,595 0 18,409 Other assets 0 9 36 45 Subtotal excluding separate account assets 13,846 370,431 8,783 (17,717 ) 375,343 Separate account assets(4) 38,099 215,306 2,168 255,573 Total assets $ 51,945 $ 585,737 $ 10,951 $ (17,717 ) $ 630,916 Future policy benefits(5) $ 0 $ 0 $ 11,069 $ 0 $ 11,069 Other liabilities 2 8,010 2 (7,577 ) 437 Notes issued by consolidated VIEs 0 0 2,946 2,946 Total liabilities $ 2 $ 8,010 $ 14,017 $ (7,577 ) $ 14,452 As of December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting(1) Total (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 0 $ 18,517 $ 0 $ $ 18,517 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 0 8,789 6 8,795 Foreign government bonds 0 83,590 123 83,713 U.S. corporate public securities 0 75,163 205 75,368 U.S. corporate private securities(7) 0 29,750 694 30,444 Foreign corporate public securities 0 28,510 44 28,554 Foreign corporate private securities 0 18,859 279 19,138 Asset-backed securities(8) 0 6,178 4,048 10,226 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 10,424 38 10,462 Residential mortgage-backed securities 0 4,923 183 5,106 Subtotal 0 284,703 5,620 290,323 Trading account assets(2): U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies 0 288 0 288 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 0 189 0 189 Foreign government bonds 0 697 34 731 Corporate securities 0 23,125 203 23,328 Asset-backed securities(8) 0 749 596 1,345 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 1,870 3 1,873 Residential mortgage-backed securities 0 1,509 4 1,513 Equity securities 1,542 221 589 2,352 All other(3) 630 14,173 5 (11,447 ) 3,361 Subtotal 2,172 42,821 1,434 (11,447 ) 34,980 Equity securities, available-for-sale 6,011 2,997 266 9,274 Commercial mortgage and other loans 0 274 0 274 Other long-term investments(6) 13 130 49 (10 ) 182 Short-term investments 6,776 711 0 7,487 Cash equivalents 4,834 9,374 0 14,208 Other assets 0 9 7 16 Subtotal excluding separate account assets 19,806 341,019 7,376 (11,457 ) 356,744 Separate account assets(4)(6) 43,076 214,838 1,995 259,909 Total assets $ 62,882 $ 555,857 $ 9,371 $ (11,457 ) $ 616,653 Future policy benefits(5) $ 0 $ 0 $ 8,434 $ $ 8,434 Other liabilities 1 5,306 2 (5,276 ) 33 Notes issued by consolidated VIEs 0 0 8,597 8,597 Total liabilities $ 1 $ 5,306 $ 17,033 $ (5,276 ) $ 17,064 __________ (1) “Netting” amounts represent cash collateral of $10,140 million and $6,181 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, and the impact of offsetting asset and liability positions held with the same counterparty, subject to master netting arrangements. (2) Includes “Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities” and “Other trading account assets.” (3) Level 1 represents cash equivalents and short term investments. All other amounts primarily represent derivative assets. (4) Separate account assets represent segregated funds that are invested for certain customers. Investment risks associated with market value changes are borne by the customers, except to the extent of minimum guarantees made by the Company with respect to certain accounts. Separate account assets classified as Level 3 consist primarily of real estate and real estate investment funds. Separate account liabilities are not included in the above table as they are reported at contract value and not fair value in the Company’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. (5) As of March 31, 2016 , the net embedded derivative liability position of $11.1 billion includes $0.7 billion of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $11.8 billion of embedded derivatives in a liability position. As of December 31, 2015 , the net embedded derivative liability position of $8.4 billion includes $0.7 billion of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $9.1 billion of embedded derivatives in a liability position. (6) Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-07. (7) Excludes notes with fair value of $1,050 million and $1,039 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. (8) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types. The methods and assumptions the Company uses to estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below. Fixed Maturity Securities —The fair values of the Company’s public fixed maturity securities are generally based on prices obtained from independent pricing services. Prices for each security are generally sourced from multiple pricing vendors, and a vendor hierarchy is maintained by asset type based on historical pricing experience and vendor expertise. The Company ultimately uses the price from the pricing service highest in the vendor hierarchy based on the respective asset type. The pricing hierarchy is updated for new financial products and recent pricing experience with various vendors. Consistent with the fair value hierarchy described above, securities with validated quotes from pricing services are generally reflected within Level 2, as they are primarily based on observable pricing for similar assets and/or other market observable inputs. Typical inputs used by these pricing services include but are not limited to, reported trades, benchmark yields, issuer spreads, bids, offers, and/or estimated cash flow, prepayment speeds and default rates. If the pricing information received from third-party pricing services is deemed not reflective of market activity or other inputs observable in the market, the Company may challenge the price through a formal process with the pricing service or classify the securities as Level 3. If the pricing service updates the price to be more consistent with the presented market observations, the security remains within Level 2. Internally-developed valuations or indicative broker quotes are also used to determine fair value in circumstances where vendor pricing is not available, or where the Company ultimately concludes that pricing information received from the independent pricing services is not reflective of market activity. If the Company concludes the values from both pricing services and brokers are not reflective of market activity, it may override the information with an internally-developed valuation. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , overrides on a net basis were not material. Pricing service overrides, internally-developed valuations and indicative broker quotes are generally included in Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company conducts several specific price monitoring activities. Daily analyses identify price changes over predetermined thresholds defined at the financial instrument level. Various pricing integrity reports are reviewed on a daily and monthly basis to determine if pricing is reflective of market activity or if it would warrant any adjustments. Other procedures performed include, but are not limited to, reviews of third-party pricing services methodologies, reviews of pricing trends and back testing. The fair value of private fixed maturities, which are comprised of investments in private placement securities, originated by internal private asset managers, are primarily determined using discounted cash flow models. These models primarily use observable inputs that include Treasury or similar base rates plus estimated credit spreads to value each security. The credit spreads are obtained through a survey of private market intermediaries who are active in both primary and secondary transactions, and consider, among other factors, the credit quality and industry sector of the issuer and the reduced liquidity associated with private placements. Since most private placements are valued using standard market observable inputs and inputs derived from, or corroborated by, market observable data including observed prices and spreads for similar publicly-traded or privately-traded issues, they have been reflected within Level 2. For certain private fixed maturities, the discounted cash flow model may incorporate significant unobservable inputs, which reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset. To the extent management determines that such unobservable inputs are significant to the price of a security, a Level 3 classification is made. Trading Account Assets —Trading account assets consist primarily of fixed maturity securities, equity securities and derivatives whose fair values are determined consistent with similar instruments described above under “Fixed Maturity Securities” and below under “Equity Securities” and “Derivative Instruments.” Equity Securities —Equity securities consist principally of investments in common and preferred stock of publicly-traded companies, perpetual preferred stock, privately-traded securities, as well as mutual fund shares. The fair values of most publicly- traded equity securities are based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Estimated fair values for most privately traded equity securities are determined using discounted cash flow, earnings multiple and other valuation models that require a substantial level of judgment around inputs and therefore are classified within Level 3. The fair values of mutual fund shares that transact regularly (but do not trade in active markets because they are not publicly available) are based on transaction prices of identical fund shares and are classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of perpetual preferred stock are based on inputs obtained from independent pricing services that are primarily based on indicative broker quotes. As a result, the fair values of perpetual preferred stock are classified as Level 3. Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans —The fair value of loans held and accounted for using the fair value option is determined utilizing pricing indicators from the whole loan market, where investors are committed to purchase these loans at a predetermined price, which is considered the principal exit market for these loans. The Company has evaluated the valuation inputs used for these assets, including the existence of predetermined exit prices, the terms of the loans, prevailing interest rates and credit risk, and deemed that the primary pricing inputs are Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. Other Long-Term Investments —Other long-term investments include limited partnerships which are consolidated because the Company is either deemed to exercise control or considered the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. These entities are considered investment companies and follow specialized industry accounting whereby their assets are carried at fair value. The investments held by these entities include various feeder fund investments in underlying master funds (whose underlying holdings generally include public fixed maturities, equity securities and mutual funds), as well as wholly-owned real estate held within other investment funds. The fair value is determined by reference to the underlying direct investments, with publicly-traded equity securities based on quoted prices in active markets reflected in Level 1, and public fixed maturities and mutual funds priced via quotes from pricing services or observable data reflected in Level 2. The fair value of investments in funds that are subject to significant liquidity restrictions are reflected in Level 3. As discussed in Note 2, the Company adopted ASU 2015-07, effective January 1, 2016, which resulted in the exclusion of certain Other long-term investments from the fair value hierarchy. The guidance was required to be applied retrospectively, and therefore, prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the fair values of these investments, which include certain hedge funds, private equity funds and other funds were $1,301 million and $1,413 million , respectively, of which $82 million and $1,331 million had been previously classified in Level 2 and Level 3, respectively, at December 31, 2015. Other Assets —Other assets reflected in Level 3 include reinsurance recoverables which are carried at fair value and relate to the reinsurance of the Company’s living benefit guarantees on certain variable annuity contracts. The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value are consistent with those described in “Future Policy Benefits”. Derivative Instruments —Derivatives are recorded at fair value either as assets, within “Other trading account assets,” or “Other long-term investments,” or as liabilities, within “Other liabilities,” except for embedded derivatives which are recorded with the associated host contract. The fair values of derivative contracts can be affected by changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, credit spreads, market volatility, expected returns, non-performance risk (“NPR”), liquidity and other factors. For derivative positions included within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, liquidity valuation adjustments are made to reflect the cost of exiting significant risk positions, and consider the bid-ask spread, maturity, complexity and other specific attributes of the underlying derivative position. The Company’s exchange-traded futures and options include Treasury futures, Eurodollar futures, commodity futures, Eurodollar options and commodity options. Exchange-traded futures and options are valued using quoted prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The majority of the Company’s derivative positions are traded in the OTC derivative market and are classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. OTC derivatives classified within Level 2 are valued using models that utilize actively quoted or observable market input values from external market data providers, third-party pricing vendors and/or recent trading activity. The Company’s policy is to use mid-market pricing in determining its best estimate of fair value. The fair values of most OTC derivatives, including interest rate and cross-currency swaps, currency forward contracts, commodity swaps, commodity forward contracts, single name credit default swaps, loan commitments held for sale and “to be announced” (“TBA”) forward contracts on highly rated mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government sponsored entities are determined using discounted cash flow models. The fair values of European style option contracts are determined using Black-Scholes option pricing models. These models’ key inputs include the contractual terms of the respective contract, along with significant observable inputs, including interest rates, currency rates, credit spreads, equity prices, index dividend yields, NPR, volatility and other factors. The Company’s cleared interest rate swaps and credit derivatives linked to an index are valued using models that utilize actively quoted or observable market inputs, including Overnight Indexed Swap discount rates, obtained from external market data providers, third-party pricing vendors and/or recent trading activity. These derivatives are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The vast majority of the Company’s derivative agreements are with highly rated major international financial institutions. To reflect the market’s perception of its own and the counterparty’s NPR, the Company incorporates additional spreads over London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) into the discount rate used in determining the fair value of OTC derivative assets and liabilities that are not otherwise collateralized. Derivatives classified as Level 3 include look-back equity options and other structured products. These derivatives are valued based upon models, such as Monte Carlo simulation models and other techniques that utilize significant unobservable inputs. Level 3 methodologies are validated through periodic comparison of the Company’s fair values to external broker-dealer values. Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments —Cash equivalents and short-term investments include money market instruments, commercial paper and other highly liquid debt instruments. Certain money market instruments are valued using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible for identical assets and are primarily classified as Level 1. The remaining instruments in this category are generally fair valued based on market observable inputs and these investments have primarily been classified within Level 2. Separate Account Assets —Separate account assets include fixed maturity securities, treasuries, equity securities and mutual funds for which values are determined consistent with similar instruments described above under “Fixed Maturity Securities,” and “Equity Securities.” As discussed in Note 2, the Company adopted ASU 2015-07, effective January 1, 2016, which resulted in the exclusion of certain separate account investments from the fair value hierarchy. The guidance was required to be applied retrospectively, and therefore, prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the fair values of Separate Account Assets excluded from the fair value hierarchy, which include investments in real estate and other invested assets, were $25,928 million and $25,661 million , respectively, which had been previously classified in Level 3 at December 31, 2015. Notes issued by Consolidated VIEs —The fair values of these notes are based on indicative broker quotes and classified within Level 3. See Note 5 and “Fair Value Option” below for additional information. Other Liabilities —Other liabilities include certain derivative instruments, the fair values of which are determined consistent with similar derivative instruments described above under “Derivative Instruments.” Future Policy Benefits —The liability for future policy benefits is related to guarantees primarily associated with the living benefit features of certain variable annuity contracts offered by the Company’s Individual Annuities segment, including guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit, guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits and guaranteed minimum income and withdrawal benefits, accounted for as embedded derivatives. The fair values of these liabilities are calculated as the present value of future expected benefit payments to customers less the present value of future expected rider fees attributable to the embedded derivative feature. This methodology could result in either a liability or contra-liability balance, given changing capital market conditions and various actuarial assumptions. Since there is no observable active market for the transfer of these obligations, the valuations are calculated using internally-developed models with option pricing techniques. The models are based on a risk neutral valuation framework and incorporate premiums for risks inherent in valuation techniques, inputs, and the general uncertainty around the timing and amount of future cash flows. The determination of these risk premiums requires the use of management’s judgment. The significant inputs to the valuation models for these embedded derivatives include capital market assumptions, such as interest rate levels and volatility assumptions, the Company’s market-perceived NPR, as well as actuarially determined assumptions, including contractholder behavior, such as lapse rates, benefit utilization rates, withdrawal rates, and mortality rates. Since many of these assumptions are unobservable and are considered to be significant inputs to the liability valuation, the liability included in future policy benefits has been reflected within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy . Capital market inputs and actual policyholders’ account values are updated each quarter based on capital market conditions as of the end of the quarter, including interest rates, equity markets and volatility. In the risk neutral valuation, the initial swap curve drives the total return used to grow the policyholders’ account values. The Company’s discount rate assumption is based on the LIBOR swap curve adjusted for an additional spread relative to LIBOR to reflect NPR. Actuarial assumptions, including contractholder behavior and mortality, are reviewed at least annually, and updated based upon emerging experience, future expectations and other data, including any observable market data. These assumptions are generally updated annually unless a material change that the Company feels is indicative of a long-term trend is observed in an interim period. Transfers between Levels 1 and 2 —Transfers between levels are made to reflect changes in observability of inputs and market activity. Transfers into or out of any level are generally reported as the value as of the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur for any such assets still held at the end of the quarter. Periodically there are transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for assets held in the Company’s Separate Account. The fair value of foreign common stock held in the Company’s Separate Account may reflect differences in market levels between the close of foreign trading markets and the close of U.S. trading markets for the respective day. Dependent on the existence of such a timing difference, the assets may move between Level 1 and Level 2. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , $254 million were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 and $18 million were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 , $50 million were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 and $17 million were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1. Level 3 Assets and Liabilities by Price Source —The table below presents the balances of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value with their corresponding pricing sources. As of March 31, 2016 Internal(1) External(2) Total (in millions) Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions $ 6 $ 0 $ 6 Foreign government bonds 0 158 158 Corporate securities(3) 1,901 401 2,302 Asset-backed securities(4) 156 5,023 5,179 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 4 8 12 Residential mortgage-backed securities 37 160 197 Equity securities 105 768 873 Other long-term investments 9 10 19 Other assets 37 0 37 Subtotal excluding separate account assets 2,255 6,528 8,783 Separate account assets 1,186 982 2,168 Total assets $ 3,441 $ 7,510 $ 10,951 Future policy benefits $ 11,069 $ 0 $ 11,069 Other liabilities 2 0 2 Notes issued by consolidated VIEs 0 2,946 2,946 Total liabilities $ 11,071 $ 2,946 $ 14,017 As of December 31, 2015 Internal(1) External(2) Total (in millions) Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions $ 6 $ 0 $ 6 Foreign government bonds 0 157 157 Corporate securities(3) 1,085 340 1,425 Asset-backed securities(4) 149 4,495 4,644 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 5 36 41 Residential mortgage-backed securities 37 150 187 Equity securities 63 792 855 Other long-term investments(5) 39 10 49 Other assets 12 0 12 Subtotal excluding separate account assets 1,396 5,980 7,376 Separate account assets(5) 1,024 971 1,995 Total assets $ 2,420 $ 6,951 $ 9,371 Future policy benefits $ 8,434 $ 0 $ 8,434 Other liabilities 2 0 2 Notes issued by consolidated VIEs 0 8,597 8,597 Total liabilities $ 8,436 $ 8,597 $ 17,033 __________ (1) Represents valuations reflecting both internally-derived and market inputs as well as third-party pricing information or quotes. See below for additional information related to internally-developed valuation for significant items in the above table. (2) Represents unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available. (3) Includes assets classified as fixed maturities available-for-sale, trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities and other trading account assets. (4) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types. (5) Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-07. Quantitative Information Regarding Internally-Priced Level 3 Assets and Liabilities —The tables below present quantitative information on significant internally-priced Level 3 assets and liabilities (see narrative below for quantitative information for separate account assets). As of March 31, 2016 Fair Value Valuation Techniques Unobservable Inputs Minimum Maximum Weighted Average Impact of Increase in Input on Fair Value(1) (in millions) Assets: Corporate securities(9) $ 1,901 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 0.84% - 21.69% 9.14% Decrease Market comparables EBITDA multiples(2) 1.4X - 5.0X 3.9X Increase Liquidation Liquidation value 15.91% - 29.13% 17.74% Increase Liabilities: Future policy benefits(3) $ 11,069 Discounted cash flow Lapse rate(4) 0% - 14% Decrease NPR spread(5) 0.44% - 2.07% Decrease Utilization rate(6) 56% - 96% Increase Withdrawal rate(7) 74% - 100% Increase Mortality rate(8) 0% - 14% Decrease Equity volatility curve 16% - 28% Increase As of December 31, 2015 Fair Value Valuation Techniques Unobservable Inputs Minimum Maximum Weighted Average Impact of Increase in Input on Fair Value(1) (in millions) Assets: Corporate securities(9) $ 1,085 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 0.93% - 25% 7.66% Decrease Market comparables EBITDA multiples(2) 1.4X - 5.0X 3.7X Increase Liquidation Liquidation value 15.79% - 29.33% 17.77% Increase Liabilities: Future policy benefits(3) $ 8,434 Discounted cash flow Lapse rate(4) 0% - 14% Decrease NPR spread(5) 0.06% - 1.76% Decrease Utilization rate(6) 56% - 96% Increase Withdrawal rate(7) 74% - 100% Increase Mortality rate(8) 0% - 14% Decrease Equity volatility curve 17% - 28% Increase __________ (1) Conversely, the impact of a decrease in input would have the opposite impact for the fair value as that presented in the table. (2) Represents multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), and are amounts used when the reporting entity has determined that market participants would use such multiples when pricing the investments. (3) Future policy benefits primarily represent general account liabilities for the living benefit features of the Company’s variable annuity contracts which are accounted for as embedded derivatives. Since the valuation methodology for these liabilities uses a range of inputs that vary at the contract level over the cash flow projection period, presenting a range, rather than weighted average, is a more meaningful representation of the unobservable inputs used in the valuation. (4) Lapse rates are adjusted at the contract level based on the in-the-moneyness of the living benefit and reflect other factors, such as the applicability of any surrender charges. Lapse rates are reduced when contracts are more in-the-money. Lapse rates are also generally assumed to be lower for the period where surrender charges apply. (5) To reflect NPR, the Company incorporates an additional spread over LIBOR into the discount rate used in the valuation of individual living benefit contracts in a liability position and generally not to those in a contra-liability position. The NPR spread reflects the financial strength ratings of the Company, as these are insurance liabilities and senior to debt. The additional spread over LIBOR is determined by utilizing the credit spreads associated with issuing funding agreements, adjusted for any illiquidity risk premium. (6) The utilization rate assumption estimates the percentage of contracts that will utilize the benefit during the contract duration, and begin lifetime withdrawals at various time intervals from contract ince

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Types of Derivative Instruments and Derivative Strategies Interest Rate Contracts Interest rate swaps, options and futures are used by the Company to reduce risks from changes in interest rates, manage interest rate exposures arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities (including duration mismatches) and to hedge against changes in the value of assets it owns or anticipates acquiring or selling. Swaps may be attributed to specific assets or liabilities or may be used on a portfolio basis. Under interest rate swaps, the Company agrees with counterparties to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed upon notional principal amount. The Company also uses swaptions, interest rate caps and interest rate floors to manage interest rate risk. A swaption is an option to enter into a swap with a forward starting effective date. The Company pays a premium for purchased swaptions and receives a premium for written swaptions. In an interest rate cap, the buyer receives payments at the end of each period in which the interest rate exceeds the agreed strike price. Similarly, in an interest rate floor, the buyer receives payments at the end of each period in which the interest rate is below the agreed strike price. Swaptions and interest rate caps and floors are included in interest rate options. In exchange-traded interest rate futures transactions, the Company purchases or sells a specified number of contracts, the values of which are determined by the values of underlying referenced investments, and posts variation margin on a daily basis in an amount equal to the difference in the daily market values of those contracts. The Company enters into exchange-traded futures with regulated futures commission’s merchants who are members of a trading exchange. Equity Contracts Equity index options are contracts which will settle in cash based on differentials in the underlying indices at the time of exercise and the strike price. The Company uses combinations of purchases and sales of equity index options to hedge the effects of adverse changes in equity indices within a predetermined range. Total return swaps are contracts whereby the Company agrees with counterparties to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between the return on an asset (or market index) and LIBOR plus an associated funding spread based on a notional amount. The Company generally uses total return swaps to hedge the effect of adverse changes in equity indices. Foreign Exchange Contracts Currency derivatives, including currency futures, options, forwards and swaps, are used by the Company to reduce risks from changes in currency exchange rates with respect to investments denominated in foreign currencies that the Company either holds or intends to acquire or sell, and to hedge the currency risk associated with net investments in foreign operations and anticipated earnings of its foreign operations. Under currency forwards, the Company agrees with counterparties to deliver a specified amount of an identified currency at a specified future date. Typically, the price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment for such a contract is made at the specified future date. As noted above, the Company uses currency forwards to mitigate the impact of changes in currency exchange rates on U.S. dollar equivalent earnings generated by certain of its non-U.S. businesses, primarily its international insurance and investment operations. The Company executes forward sales of the hedged currency in exchange for U.S. dollars at a specified exchange rate. The maturities of these forwards correspond with the future periods in which the non-U.S. dollar-denominated earnings are expected to be generated. These earnings hedges do not qualify for hedge accounting. Under currency swaps, the Company agrees with counterparties to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between one currency and another at an exchange rate and calculated by reference to an agreed principal amount. Generally, the principal amount of each currency is exchanged at the beginning and termination of the currency swap by each party. Credit Contracts The Company writes credit default swaps for which it receives a premium to insure credit risk. These are used by the Company to enhance the return on the Company’s investment portfolio by creating credit exposure similar to an investment in public fixed maturity cash instruments. With these derivatives the Company sells credit protection on a single name reference, or certain index reference, and in return receives a quarterly premium. This premium or credit spread generally corresponds to the difference between the yield on the referenced names (or an index’s referenced names) public fixed maturity cash instruments and swap rates, at the time the agreement is executed. If there is an event of default by the referenced name or one of the referenced names in the index, as defined by the agreement, then the Company is obligated to pay the referenced amount of the contract to the counterparty and receive in return the referenced defaulted security or similar security or (in the case of a credit default index) pay the referenced amount less the auction recovery rate. See credit derivatives written section for further discussion of guarantees. In addition to selling credit protection, the Company has purchased credit protection using credit derivatives in order to hedge specific credit exposures in the Company’s investment portfolio. Other Contracts TBAs. The Company uses TBA forward contracts to gain exposure to the investment risk and return of mortgage-backed securities. TBA transactions can help the Company enhance the return on its investment portfolio, and can provide a more liquid and cost effective method of achieving these goals than purchasing or selling individual mortgage-backed pools. Typically, the price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment for such a contract is made at a specified future date. Additionally, pursuant to the Company’s mortgage dollar roll program, TBAs or mortgage-backed securities are transferred to counterparties with a corresponding agreement to repurchase them at a future date. These transactions do not qualify as secured borrowings and are accounted for as derivatives. Loan Commitments. In its mortgage operations, the Company enters into commitments to fund commercial mortgage loans at specified interest rates and other applicable terms within specified periods of time. These commitments are legally binding agreements to extend credit to a counterparty. Loan commitments for loans that will be held for sale are recognized as derivatives and recorded at fair value. The determination of the fair value of loan commitments accounted for as derivatives considers various factors including, among others, terms of the related loan, the intended exit strategy for the loans based upon either securitization valuation models or investor purchase commitments, prevailing interest rates, origination income or expense, and the value of service rights. Loan commitments that relate to the origination of mortgage loans that will be held for investment are not accounted for as derivatives and accordingly are not recognized in the Company’s financial statements. See Note 15 for additional information. Embedded Derivatives. The Company sells variable annuity products, which may include guaranteed benefit features that are accounted for as embedded derivatives. These embedded derivatives are marked to market through “Realized investment gains (losses), net” based on the change in value of the underlying contractual guarantees, which are determined using valuation models. The Company maintains a portfolio of derivative instruments that is intended to offset certain risks related to the above products’ features. The derivatives may include, but are not limited to equity options, total return swaps, interest rate swaptions, caps, floors and other instruments. Synthetic Guarantees. The Company sells synthetic GICs, through both full service and investment-only sales channels, to investment vehicles primarily used by qualified defined contribution pension plans. The synthetic GICs are issued in respect of assets that are owned by the trustees of such plans, who invest the assets according to the contract terms agreed to with the Company. The contracts establish participant balances and credit interest thereon. The participant balances are supported by the underlying assets. In connection with certain participant-initiated withdrawals, the contract guarantees that after all underlying assets are liquidated, any remaining participant balances will be paid by the Company. Under U.S. GAAP, these contracts are accounted for as derivatives and recorded at fair value. The table below provides a summary of the gross notional amount and fair value of derivatives contracts by the primary underlying, excluding embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables. Many derivative instruments contain multiple underlyings. The fair value amounts below represent the gross fair value of derivative contracts prior to taking into account the netting effects of master netting agreements, cash collateral held with the same counterparty and NPR. This netting impact results in total derivative assets of $2,209 million and $2,728 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, and total derivative liabilities of $443 million and $40 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, reflected in the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Primary Underlying/Instrument Type March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Gross Fair Value Gross Fair Value Notional(1) Assets Liabilities Notional(1) Assets Liabilities (in millions) Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Interest Rate Interest Rate Swaps $ 1,398 $ 20 $ (168 ) $ 1,431 $ 20 $ (148 ) Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Forwards 348 13 (3 ) 323 7 (1 ) Currency/Interest Rate Foreign Currency Swaps 12,788 1,297 (75 ) 12,739 1,592 (5 ) Total Qualifying Hedges $ 14,534 $ 1,330 $ (246 ) $ 14,493 $ 1,619 $ (154 ) Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Interest Rate Interest Rate Swaps $ 173,815 $ 15,990 $ (6,230 ) $ 173,091 $ 10,161 $ (4,232 ) Interest Rate Futures 32,370 39 (4 ) 28,209 11 (3 ) Interest Rate Options 22,766 625 (117 ) 40,056 387 (196 ) Interest Rate Forwards 78 0 0 86 0 0 Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Forwards 17,257 664 (209 ) 17,400 311 (113 ) Foreign Currency Options 93 1 0 93 0 0 Currency/Interest Rate Foreign Currency Swaps 11,598 1,062 (303 ) 11,607 1,404 (238 ) Credit Credit Default Swaps 1,815 2 (87 ) 1,839 3 (53 ) Equity Equity Futures 1,787 3 0 249 2 0 Equity Options 55,503 144 (102 ) 48,958 159 (118 ) Total Return Swaps 18,843 59 (722 ) 18,804 128 (209 ) Commodity Commodity Futures 79 0 0 80 0 0 Synthetic GICs 73,978 7 0 72,585 7 0 Total Non-Qualifying Derivatives(2) $ 409,982 $ 18,596 $ (7,774 ) $ 413,057 $ 12,573 $ (5,162 ) Total Derivatives(3) $ 424,516 $ 19,926 $ (8,020 ) $ 427,550 $ 14,192 $ (5,316 ) __________ (1) Notional amounts are presented on a gross basis and include derivatives used to offset existing positions. (2) Based on notional amounts, most of the Company’s derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting as follows: derivatives that economically hedge embedded derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting because changes in the fair value of the embedded derivatives are already recorded in net income, derivatives that are utilized as macro hedges of the Company’s exposure to various risks typically do not qualify for hedge accounting because they do not meet the criteria required under portfolio hedge accounting rules, and synthetic GICs, which are product standalone derivatives, do not qualify as hedging instruments under hedge accounting rules. (3) Excludes embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables which contain multiple underlyings. The fair value of these embedded derivatives was a net liability of $11,020 million and $8,408 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, primarily included in “Future policy benefits.” Offsetting Assets and Liabilities The following table presents recognized derivative instruments (excluding embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables), and repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements that are offset in the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and/or are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. March 31, 2016 Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments/ Collateral(1) Net Amount (in millions) Offsetting of Financial Assets: Derivatives(1) $ 19,813 $ (17,717 ) $ 2,096 $ (1,001 ) $ 1,095 Securities purchased under agreement to resell 909 0 909 (909 ) 0 Total assets $ 20,722 $ (17,717 ) $ 3,005 $ (1,910 ) $ 1,095 Offsetting of Financial Liabilities: Derivatives(1) $ 8,005 $ (7,577 ) $ 428 $ (180 ) $ 248 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 8,357 0 8,357 (8,357 ) 0 Total liabilities $ 16,362 $ (7,577 ) $ 8,785 $ (8,537 ) $ 248 December 31, 2015 Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Net Amount (in millions) Offsetting of Financial Assets: Derivatives(1) $ 14,028 $ (11,457 ) $ 2,571 $ (1,296 ) $ 1,275 Securities purchased under agreement to resell 776 0 776 (776 ) 0 Total assets $ 14,804 $ (11,457 ) $ 3,347 $ (2,072 ) $ 1,275 Offsetting of Financial Liabilities: Derivatives(1) $ 5,310 $ (5,276 ) $ 34 $ (14 ) $ 20 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 7,882 0 7,882 (7,882 ) 0 Total liabilities $ 13,192 $ (5,276 ) $ 7,916 $ (7,896 ) $ 20 __________ (1) Amounts exclude the excess of collateral received/pledged from/to the counterparty. For information regarding the rights of offset associated with the derivative assets and liabilities in the table above, see “—Counterparty Credit Risk” below. For securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the Company monitors the value of the securities and maintains collateral, as appropriate, to protect against credit exposure. Where the Company has entered into repurchase and resale agreements with the same counterparty, in the event of default, the Company would generally be permitted to exercise rights of offset. For additional information on the Company’s accounting policy for securities repurchase and resale agreements, see Note 2 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . Cash Flow, Fair Value and Net Investment Hedges The primary derivative instruments used by the Company in its fair value, cash flow and net investment hedge accounting relationships are interest rate swaps, currency swaps and currency forwards. These instruments are only designated for hedge accounting in instances where the appropriate criteria are met. The Company does not use futures, options, credit, equity or embedded derivatives in any of its fair value, cash flow or net investment hedge accounting relationships. The following table provides the financial statement classification and impact of derivatives used in qualifying and non-qualifying hedge relationships, excluding the offset of the hedged item in an effective hedge relationship. Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Realized Net Other Interest Interest AOCI(1) (in millions) Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Fair value hedges Interest Rate $ (14 ) $ (9 ) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Currency 11 0 0 0 0 0 Total fair value hedges (3 ) (9 ) 0 0 0 0 Cash flow hedges Interest Rate 0 0 0 (1 ) 0 (8 ) Currency/Interest Rate 0 28 (9 ) 0 0 (261 ) Total cash flow hedges 0 28 (9 ) (1 ) 0 (269 ) Net investment hedges Currency 0 0 0 0 0 (8 ) Currency/Interest Rate 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total net investment hedges 0 0 0 0 0 (8 ) Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Interest Rate 4,490 0 0 0 0 0 Currency 499 0 (1 ) 0 0 0 Currency/Interest Rate (489 ) 0 (1 ) 0 0 0 Credit (16 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Equity (227 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Commodity 0 0 0 0 0 0 Embedded Derivatives (2,319 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Total non-qualifying hedges 1,938 0 (2 ) 0 0 0 Total $ 1,935 $ 19 $ (11 ) $ (1 ) $ 0 $ (277 ) Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Net Investment Income Other Income Interest Expense Interest Credited to Policyholders’ Account Balances AOCI(1) (in millions) Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Fair value hedges Interest Rate $ (5 ) $ (12 ) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Currency 19 0 0 0 0 0 Total fair value hedges 14 (12 ) 0 0 0 0 Cash flow hedges Interest Rate 0 0 0 (1 ) 0 (4 ) Currency/Interest Rate 0 11 103 0 0 803 Total cash flow hedges 0 11 103 (1 ) 0 799 Net investment hedges Currency (4 ) 0 0 0 0 10 Currency/Interest Rate 0 0 0 0 0 7 Total net investment hedges (4 ) 0 0 0 0 17 Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Interest Rate 2,712 0 0 0 0 0 Currency 111 0 0 0 0 0 Currency/Interest Rate 433 0 4 0 0 0 Credit (7 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Equity (480 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Commodity 0 0 0 0 0 0 Embedded Derivatives (1,036 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Total non-qualifying hedges 1,733 0 4 0 0 0 Total $ 1,743 $ (1 ) $ 107 $ (1 ) $ 0 $ 816 __________ (1) Amounts deferred in AOCI. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , the ineffective portion of derivatives accounted for using hedge accounting was not material to the Company’s results of operations. Also, there were no material amounts reclassified into earnings relating to instances in which the Company discontinued cash flow hedge accounting because the forecasted transaction did not occur by the anticipated date or within the additional time period permitted by the authoritative guidance for the accounting for derivatives and hedging. In addition, there were no instances in which the Company discontinued fair value hedge accounting due to a hedged firm commitment no longer qualifying as a fair value hedge. Presented below is a rollforward of current period cash flow hedges in AOCI before taxes: (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 1,165 Net deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges from January 1 to March 31, 2016 (248 ) Amount reclassified into current period earnings (21 ) Balance, March 31, 2016 $ 896 Using March 31, 2016 values, it is estimated that a pre-tax gain of approximately $105 million will be reclassified from AOCI to earnings during the subsequent twelve months ending March 31, 2017 , offset by amounts pertaining to the hedged items. As of March 31, 2016 , the Company does not have any qualifying cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions other than those related to the variability of the payment or receipt of interest or foreign currency amounts on existing financial instruments. The maximum length of time for which these variable cash flows are hedged is 29 years . Income amounts deferred in AOCI as a result of cash flow hedges are included in “Net unrealized investment gains (losses)” in the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. For effective net investment hedges, the amounts, before applicable taxes, recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment account within AOCI were $533 million and $541 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. Credit Derivatives Credit derivatives, where the Company has written credit protection on a single name reference, had outstanding notional amounts of $107 million and $ 106 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. These credit derivatives are reported at fair value as a liability of $1 million and $ 3 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. As of March 31, 2016 , these credit derivatives’ notionals had the following NAIC ratings: $ 36 million in NAIC 1, $ 60 million in NAIC 2, $6 million in NAIC 3, $2 million in NAIC 5 and $3 million in NAIC 6. The Company has also written credit protection on certain index references with notional amounts of $800 million and $701 million , reported at fair value as a liability of $39 million and $24 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. As of March 31, 2016 , these credit derivatives’ notionals had a NAIC rating of NAIC 1. NAIC designations are based on the lowest rated single name reference included in the index. The Company’s maximum amount at risk under these credit derivatives equals the aforementioned notional amounts and assumes the value of the underlying referenced securities become worthless. These single name credit derivatives have maturities of less than 5 years , while the credit protection on the index references have maturities of less than 43 years . This excludes a credit derivative related to surplus notes issued by a subsidiary of Prudential Insurance. The Company also entered into a credit derivative that will require the Company to make certain payments in the event of deterioration in the value of the surplus notes issued by a subsidiary of Prudential Insurance. The notional amount of this credit derivative was $500 million and was reported at fair value as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 as a liability of $36 million and $15 million , respectively. No collateral was pledged in either period. In addition to writing credit protection, the Company has purchased credit protection using credit derivatives in order to hedge specific credit exposures in the Company’s investment portfolio. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had $407 million and $532 million of outstanding notional amounts reported at fair value as a liability of $9 million and $8 million , respectively. Counterparty Credit Risk The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to financial derivative transactions. The Company manages credit risk by entering into derivative transactions with highly rated major international financial institutions and other creditworthy counterparties, and by obtaining collateral, such as cash and securities, when appropriate. Additionally, limits are set on single party credit exposures which are subject to periodic management review. The credit exposure of the Company’s OTC derivative transactions is represented by the contracts with a positive fair value at the reporting date. To reduce credit exposures, the Company seeks to: enter into OTC derivative transactions pursuant to master agreements that provide for a netting of payments and receipts with a single counterparty, and enter into agreements that allow the use of credit support annexes, which are bilateral rating-sensitive agreements that require collateral postings at established threshold levels. Cleared derivatives are transactions between the Company and a counterparty where the transactions are cleared through a clearinghouse, such that each derivative counterparty is only exposed to the default of the clearinghouse. These cleared transactions require initial and daily variation margin collateral postings and include certain interest rate swaps and credit default swaps entered into on or after June 10, 2013, related to guidelines under Dodd-Frank. The Company also enters into exchange-traded futures and certain options transactions through regulated exchanges and these transactions are settled on a daily basis, thereby reducing credit risk exposure in the event of non-performance by counterparties to such financial instruments. Under fair value measurements, the Company incorporates the market’s perception of its own and the counterparty’s NPR in determining the fair value of the portion of its OTC derivative assets and liabilities that are uncollateralized. Credit spreads are applied to the derivative fair values on a net basis by counterparty. To reflect the Company’s own credit spread, a proxy based on relevant debt spreads is applied to OTC derivative net liability positions. Similarly, the Company’s counterparty’s credit spread is applied to OTC derivative net asset positions. Certain of the Company’s derivative agreements with some of its counterparties contain credit-rating related triggers. If the Company’s credit rating were to fall below a certain level, the counterparties to the derivative instruments could request termination at the then fair value of the derivative or demand immediate full collateralization on derivative instruments in net liability positions. As of March 31, 2016 , there were no net liability derivative positions with counterparties with credit-risk-related contingent features. As such, the Company has not posted any collateral related to these positions and the Company would not be required to post any additional collateral to the counterparties if the credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these agreements had been triggered as of March 31, 2016 .

Commitments and Guarantees, Con

Commitments and Guarantees, Contingent Liabilities and Litigation and Regulatory Matters	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments And Guarantees And Contingent Liabilities [Abstract]
Commitments and Guarantees, Contingent Liabilities and Litigation and Regulatory Matters	COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND LITIGATION AND REGULATORY MATTERS Commitments and Guarantees Commercial Mortgage Loan Commitments March 31, December 31, (in millions) Total outstanding mortgage loan commitments $ 2,662 $ 2,272 Portion of commitment where prearrangement to sell to investor exists $ 652 $ 721 In connection with the Company’s commercial mortgage operations, it originates commercial mortgage loans. Commitments for loans that will be held for sale are recognized as derivatives and recorded at fair value. In certain of these transactions, the Company pre-arranges that it will sell the loan to an investor, including to government sponsored entities as discussed below, after the Company funds the loan. Commitments to Purchase Investments (excluding Commercial Mortgage Loans) March 31, December 31, (in millions) Expected to be funded from the general account and other operations outside the separate accounts(1) $ 3,701 $ 3,787 Expected to be funded from separate accounts $ 136 $ 92 __________ (1) Includes a remaining commitment of $152 million at both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , related to the Company’s agreement to co-invest with the Fosun Group (“Fosun”) in a private equity fund, managed by Fosun, for the Chinese marketplace. The Company has other commitments to purchase or fund investments, some of which are contingent upon events or circumstances not under the Company’s control, including those at the discretion of the Company’s counterparties. The Company anticipates a portion of these commitments will ultimately be funded from its separate accounts. Indemnification of Securities Lending Transactions March 31, December 31, (in millions) Indemnification provided to mutual fund, trust fund, and insurance company separate account clients for securities lending $ 20,285 $ 15,084 Fair value of related collateral associated with above indemnifications $ 20,758 $ 15,508 Accrued liability associated with guarantee $ 0 $ 0 In the normal course of business, the Company may facilitate securities lending transactions on behalf of mutual funds, trust funds, and insurance company separate account clients (collectively, “the accounts”) for which the Company is the investment advisor and/or the asset manager. In certain of these arrangements, the Company has provided an indemnification to the accounts to hold them harmless against losses caused by counterparty (i.e., borrower) defaults associated with the securities lending activity facilitated by the Company. Collateral is provided by the counterparty to the accounts at the inception of the loan equal to or greater than 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities and the collateral is maintained daily at 102% or greater of the fair value of the loaned securities. The Company is only at risk if the counterparty to the securities lending transaction defaults and the value of the collateral held is less than the value of the securities loaned to such counterparty. The Company believes the possibility of any payments under these indemnities is remote. Credit Derivatives Written As discussed further in Note 14, the Company writes credit derivatives under which the Company is obligated to pay the counterparty the referenced amount of the contract and receive in return the defaulted security or similar security. Guarantees of Asset Values March 31, December 31, (in millions) Guaranteed value of third parties’ assets $ 73,978 $ 72,585 Fair value of collateral supporting these assets $ 75,669 $ 73,634 Asset associated with guarantee, carried at fair value $ 7 $ 7 Certain contracts underwritten by the Retirement segment include guarantees related to financial assets owned by the guaranteed party. These contracts are accounted for as derivatives and carried at fair value. The collateral supporting these guarantees is not reflected on the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Guarantees of Credit Enhancements March 31, December 31, (in millions) Guarantees of credit enhancements of debt instruments associated with commercial real estate assets $ 8 $ 24 Fair value of collateral that secure the guarantee $ 8 $ 25 Accrued liability associated with guarantee $ 0 $ 0 The Company arranges for credit enhancements of certain debt instruments that provide financing primarily for affordable multi-family real estate assets, including certain tax-exempt bond financings. The credit enhancements provide assurances to the debt holders as to the timely payment of amounts due under the debt instruments. The remaining contractual maturities for these guarantees are up to fifteen years . The Company’s obligations to reimburse required credit enhancement payments are secured by mortgages on the related real estate. The Company receives certain ongoing fees for providing these enhancement arrangements and anticipates the extinguishment of its obligation under these enhancements prior to maturity through the aggregation and transfer of its positions to a substitute enhancement provider. Indemnification of Serviced Mortgage Loans March 31, December 31, (in millions) Maximum exposure under indemnification agreements for mortgage loans serviced by the Company $ 1,209 $ 1,200 First-loss exposure portion of above $ 373 $ 371 Accrued liability associated with guarantees $ 12 $ 14 As part of the commercial mortgage activities of the Company’s Asset Management segment, the Company provides commercial mortgage origination, underwriting and servicing for certain government sponsored entities, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Company has agreed to indemnify the government sponsored entities for a portion of the credit risk associated with certain of the mortgages it services through a delegated authority arrangement. Under these arrangements, the Company originates multi-family mortgages for sale to the government sponsored entities based on underwriting standards they specify, and makes payments to them for a specified percentage share of losses they incur on certain loans serviced by the Company. The Company’s percentage share of losses incurred generally varies from 2% to 20% of the loan balance, and is typically based on a first-loss exposure for a stated percentage of the loan balance, plus a shared exposure with the government sponsored entity for any losses in excess of the stated first-loss percentage, subject to a contractually specified maximum percentage. The Company services $10,064 million of mortgages subject to these loss-sharing arrangements as of March 31, 2016 , all of which are collateralized by first priority liens on the underlying multi-family residential properties. As of March 31, 2016 , these mortgages had a weighted-average debt service coverage ratio of 1.84 times and a weighted-average loan-to-value ratio of 61% . The Company had no losses related to indemnifications that were settled for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Other Guarantees March 31, December 31, (in millions) Other guarantees where amount can be determined $ 329 $ 324 Accrued liability for other guarantees and indemnifications $ 4 $ 4 The Company is also subject to other financial guarantees and indemnity arrangements. The Company has provided indemnities and guarantees related to acquisitions, dispositions, investments and other transactions that are triggered by, among other things, breaches of representations, warranties or covenants provided by the Company. These obligations are typically subject to various time limitations, defined by the contract or by operation of law, such as statutes of limitation. In some cases, the maximum potential obligation is subject to contractual limitations, while in other cases such limitations are not specified or applicable. Included above are $321 million and $317 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, of yield maintenance guarantees related to certain investments the Company sold. The Company does not expect to make any payments on these guarantees and is not carrying any liabilities associated with these guarantees. Since certain of these obligations are not subject to limitations, it is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount due under these guarantees. The accrued liabilities identified above do not include retained liabilities associated with sold businesses. Contingent Liabilities On an ongoing basis, the Company’s internal supervisory and control functions review the quality of sales, marketing and other customer interface procedures and practices and may recommend modifications or enhancements. From time to time, this review process results in the discovery of product administration, servicing or other errors, including errors relating to the timing or amount of payments or contract values due to customers. In certain cases, if appropriate, the Company may offer customers remediation and may incur charges, including the cost of such remediation, administrative costs and regulatory fines. The Company is subject to the laws and regulations of states and other jurisdictions concerning the identification, reporting and escheatment of unclaimed or abandoned funds, and is subject to audit and examination for compliance with these requirements. For additional discussion of these matters, see “ — Litigation and Regulatory Matters” below. It is possible that the results of operations or the cash flow of the Company in a particular quarterly or annual period could be materially affected as a result of payments in connection with the matters discussed above or other matters depending, in part, upon the results of operations or cash flow for such period. Management believes, however, that ultimate payments in connection with these matters, after consideration of applicable reserves and rights to indemnification, should not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position. Litigation and Regulatory Matters The Company is subject to legal and regulatory actions in the ordinary course of its businesses. Pending legal and regulatory actions include proceedings relating to aspects of the Company’s businesses and operations that are specific to it and proceedings that are typical of the businesses in which it operates, including in both cases businesses that have been either divested or placed in wind-down status. Some of these proceedings have been brought on behalf of various alleged classes of complainants. In certain of these matters, the plaintiffs are seeking large and/or indeterminate amounts, including punitive or exemplary damages. The outcome of litigation or a regulatory matter, and the amount or range of potential loss at any particular time, is often inherently uncertain. The Company establishes accruals for litigation and regulatory matters when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of that loss can be reasonably estimated. For litigation and regulatory matters where a loss may be reasonably possible, but not probable, or is probable but not reasonably estimable, no accrual is established but the matter, if material, is disclosed, including matters discussed below. The Company estimates that as of March 31, 2016 , the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses in excess of accruals established for those litigation and regulatory matters for which such an estimate currently can be made is less than $250 million . Any estimate is not an indication of expected loss, if any, or the Company’s maximum possible loss exposure on such matters. The Company reviews relevant information with respect to its litigation and regulatory matters on a quarterly and annual basis and updates its accruals, disclosures and estimates of reasonably possible loss based on such reviews. The following discussion of litigations and regulatory matters provides an update of those matters discussed in Note 23 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 , and should be read in conjunction with the complete descriptions provided in the Form 10-K. Rosen, v. PRIAC, et al. In April 2016, Plaintiff filed an amended complaint: (i) removing Prudential Investment Management Services, LLC, as a defendant; (ii) withdrawing all claims concerning Stable Value Accounts; and (iii) adding as defendants the employer/sponsor of Plaintiff's retirement plan (Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.), and the investment advisor for Plaintiff’s retirement plan (Capfinancial Partners, LLC d/b/a Captrust Financial Advisors). Muir v. PRIAC, et al. In February 2016, a putative class action complaint entitled Randall C. Muir, on behalf of the Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and All Other Similarly Situated Plans v. PRIAC, Prudential Bank & Trust, FSB, and Prudential Investment Management Services, LLC, was filed in the United States District Court, District of Connecticut. The complaint: (1) seeks certification of a class of all Employee Retirement Income Security Act covered employee pension benefit plans with which Prudential has maintained a contractual relationship based on a group annuity contract or group funding agreement; and (2) alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary obligations by accepting revenue sharing payments from investment vehicles in its separate accounts and/or by accepting excessive compensation by crediting rates on stable value accounts that are less than PRIAC’s internal rate of return. In April 2016, Plaintiff filed an unopposed motion to consolidate this lawsuit with the Rosen lawsuit. Financial Disclosures Concerning Death Benefits and Unclaimed Property City of Sterling Heights General Employees’ Retirement System v. Prudential Financial, Inc., et. al. —In April 2016, the parties entered into a proposed agreement to resolve the class action claims asserted in the amended complaint. Thereafter, plaintiffs filed a motion for an order preliminarily approving the settlement in accordance with the parties' April 2016 Stipulation of Settlement. Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Trustee PICA et al. v. Bank of New York Mellon (“BONYM”) —In March 2016, the Court issued a decision involving BONYM’s motion to dismiss: (i) denying the motion to dismiss the Pooling and Servicing Agreement (“PSA”) trust claims for lack of jurisdiction; (ii) denying the motion regarding claims for violations of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 and breach of contract; and (iii) granting the motion regarding claims for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty. PICA et al. v. Citibank N.A. —In February 2016, Citibank filed a motion to dismiss the state court complaint. PICA et al. v. Deutsche Bank, et al. —In February 2016, the Company, together with other institutional investor plaintiffs, filed an amended complaint in federal court. In March 2016, the Company, together with other institutional investors, filed a complaint in California State Superior Court, captioned BlackRock Balanced Capital Portfolio (FI), et al. v. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas , asserting claims relating to the PSA trusts. PICA et al. v. U.S. Bank National Association —In February 2016, the federal district court issued a decision involving U.S. Bank’s motion to dismiss: (1) upholding the breach of contract and Trust Indenture Act claims; and (2) dismissing the breach of fiduciary duty and extra-contractual claims. PICA et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank, et al .—In February 2016, the Company, together with other institutional investor plaintiffs, filed an amended complaint in federal court. In March 2016, the Company, together with other institutional investors, filed a complaint in California State Superior Court, captioned BlackRock Balanced Capital Portfolio (FI), et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank, Nat’l Ass’n ., asserting claims relating to the PSA trusts. Summary The Company’s litigation and regulatory matters are subject to many uncertainties, and given their complexity and scope, their outcome cannot be predicted. It is possible that the Company’s results of operations or cash flow in a particular quarterly or annual period could be materially affected by an ultimate unfavorable resolution of pending litigation and regulatory matters depending, in part, upon the results of operations or cash flow for such period. In light of the unpredictability of the Company’s litigation and regulatory matters, it is also possible that in certain cases an ultimate unfavorable resolution of one or more pending litigation or regulatory matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position. Management believes, however, that, based on information currently known to it, the ultimate outcome of all pending litigation and regulatory matters, after consideration of applicable reserves and rights to indemnification, is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.

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Significant Accounting Policies and Pronouncements (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation, Policy	Basis of Presentation As a result of the Class B Repurchase and resulting elimination of the separation of the Financial Services Businesses and the Closed Block Business, these Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements refer to the divisions and segments of the Company that formerly comprised the Financial Services Businesses as “PFI excluding Closed Block division” and refer to the operations that were formerly included in the Closed Block Business as the “Closed Block division,” except as otherwise noted. Closed Block Business results were associated with the Company’s Class B Stock for periods prior to January 1, 2015. The Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Prudential Financial, entities over which the Company exercises control, including majority-owned subsidiaries and minority-owned entities such as limited partnerships in which the Company is the general partner, and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. See Note 5 for more information on the Company’s consolidated variable interest entities. The Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) on a basis consistent with reporting interim financial information in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . The Company’s Gibraltar Life Insurance Company, Ltd. (“Gibraltar Life”) consolidated operations use a November 30 fiscal year end for purposes of inclusion in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The unaudited interim consolidated balance sheet data as of March 31, 2016 , include the assets and liabilities of Gibraltar Life as of February 29, 2016. The unaudited interim consolidated income statement data include Gibraltar Life’s results of operations for the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, respectively.
Use of Estimates, Policy	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates include those used in determining deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) and related amortization; value of business acquired (“VOBA”) and its amortization; amortization of deferred sales inducements (“DSI”); measurement of goodwill and any related impairment; valuation of investments including derivatives and the recognition of other-than-temporary impairments (“OTTI”); future policy benefits including guarantees; pension and other postretirement benefits; provision for income taxes and valuation of deferred tax assets; and accruals for contingent liabilities, including estimates for losses in connection with unresolved legal matters.
Reclassifications, Policy	Reclassifications Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements	Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance (Accounting Standards Update (“ASU” ) 2015-07 , Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent) ) to remove the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The new guidance became effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods that began after December 15, 2015, and was applied retrospectively. Adoption of the guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statement disclosures. See Note 13. In April 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2015-03, Interest — Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ) that simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. The pronouncement requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2016. Prior period financial information presented in these financial statements has been adjusted to reflect the retrospective adoption of the amended guidance. “Other assets” and “Long-term debt” as previously reported on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2015 were both reduced by $133 million as a result of this retrospective adoption. In February 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to Consolidation Analysis) that modifies the rules regarding consolidation. The pronouncement eliminates specialized guidance for limited partnerships and similar legal entities, and removes the indefinite deferral for certain investment funds. The new guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the updated guidance effective January 1, 2016 and applied the modified retrospective method of adoption, primarily resulting in the deconsolidation of certain of its previously consolidated collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), as its fee arrangements are no longer deemed variable interests in these entities. The Company continues to consolidate CLOs where it retains other economic interests which absorb more than an insignificant amount of the CLOs expected variability. The Company also deconsolidated certain investment structures where it is no longer deemed to be the primary beneficiary as the Company, through its equity ownership, no longer has the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The impact to the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position upon adoption of the updated guidance is a reduction of $5.5 billion of “Total assets” (including $5.1 billion of “Total investments”) and $5.5 billion of “Total liabilities” (including $5.1 billion of “Notes issued by consolidated variable interest entities”), with a $30 million decrease in “Noncontrolling interests” and a $7 million increase to “Total Prudential Financial, Inc. equity.” In August 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-14, Receivables — Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure ) requiring that mortgage loans be derecognized and that a separate other receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if certain conditions are met. Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered from the guarantor. The new guidance became effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods that began after December 15, 2014, and was applied prospectively. Adoption of the guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures. In August 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-13, Consolidation (Topic 810): Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity ) for measuring the financial assets and the financial liabilities of a consolidated collateralized financing entity. Under the guidance, an entity within scope is permitted to measure both the financial assets and financial liabilities of a consolidated collateralized financing entity based on either the fair value of the financial assets or the financial liabilities, whichever is more observable. If adopted, the guidance eliminates the measurement difference that exists when both are measured at fair value. The Company adopted the updated guidance effective January 1, 2016, and applied the modified retrospective method of adoption. The impact to the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position upon adoption of the updated guidance was a $4 million reduction in “Total liabilities” and a $4 million increase to “Total Prudential Financial, Inc. equity.” In June 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures ) that requires repurchase-to-maturity transactions to be accounted for as secured borrowings and eliminates existing guidance for repurchase financings. The guidance also requires new disclosures for certain transactions accounted for as secured borrowings and for transfers accounted for as sales when the transferor also retains substantially all of the exposure to the economic return on the transferred financial assets. Accounting changes and new disclosures for transfers accounted for as sales under the new guidance were effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014, and did not have a significant effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures. Disclosures for certain transactions accounted for as secured borrowings were effective for interim periods beginning after March 15, 2015, and are included in Note 4. In April 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity ) that changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and introduces new disclosures. The new guidance became effective for new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale that occur within annual periods that began on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those annual periods. Adoption of the guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures. In January 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-04, Receivables — Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure ) for troubled debt restructurings clarifying when an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and when a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan. The new guidance became effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods that began after December 15, 2014, and was applied prospectively. Adoption of the guidance did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures. In January 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-01, Investments — Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects ) regarding investments in flow-through limited liability entities that manage or invest in affordable housing projects that qualify for the low-income housing tax credit. Under the guidance, an entity is permitted to make an accounting policy election to amortize the initial cost of its investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognize the net investment performance in the statement of operations as a component of income tax expense (benefit) if certain conditions are met. The new guidance became effective for annual periods and interim reporting periods within those annual periods that began after December 15, 2014. The Company did not elect the proportional amortization method under this guidance. As discussed in Note 2, the Company adopted ASU 2015-07, effective January 1, 2016, which resulted in the exclusion of certain separate account investments from the fair value hierarchy. The guidance was required to be applied retrospectively, and therefore, prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the fair values of Separate Account Assets excluded from the fair value hierarchy, which include investments in real estate and other invested assets, were $25,928 million and $25,661 million , respectively, which had been previously classified in Level 3 at December 31, 2015. As discussed in Note 2, the Company adopted ASU 2015-07, effective January 1, 2016, which resulted in the exclusion of certain Other long-term investments from the fair value hierarchy. The guidance was required to be applied retrospectively, and therefore, prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the fair values of these investments, which include certain hedge funds, private equity funds and other funds were $1,301 million and $1,413 million , respectively, of which $82 million and $1,331 million had been previously classified in Level 2 and Level 3, respectively, at December 31, 2015.
Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements	Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ) on accounting for revenue recognition. The guidance is based on the core principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The guidance also requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. Revenue recognition for insurance contracts is explicitly scoped out of the guidance. In August 2015, the FASB issued an update to defer the original effective date of this guidance. As a result of the deferral, the new guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, and must be applied using one of two retrospective application methods. Early adoption is permitted only for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and financial statement disclosures. In May 2015, the FASB issued final guidance (ASU 2015-09, Financial Services — Insurance (Topic 944): Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts ) that aims to enhance disclosures about insurance contracts classified as short-duration. The new disclosure requirements focus on providing users of financial statements with more transparent information about an insurance entity’s initial claim estimates and subsequent adjustments to those estimates, methodologies and judgments in estimating claims, and timing, frequency and severity of claims as they relate to short-duration insurance contracts. The new guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and is to be applied retrospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s financial statement disclosures but has concluded that this guidance will not impact the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. In January 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments — Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ) on the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The guidance revises an entity’s accounting related to the classification and measurement of certain equity investments and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The guidance also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The new guidance is effective for annual periods and interim reporting periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted except for the provisions related to the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and financial statement disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance (ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ) that ensures assets and liabilities from all outstanding lease contracts are recognized on balance sheet (with limited exception). The guidance substantially changes a Lessee’s accounting for leases and requires the recording on balance sheet of a “right-of-use” asset and liability to make lease payments for most leases. A Lessee will continue to recognize expense in its income statement in a manner similar to the requirements under the current lease accounting guidance. For Lessors, the guidance modifies classification criteria and accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases and requires a Lessor to derecognize the carrying value of the leased asset that is considered to have been transferred to a Lessee and record a lease receivable and residual asset (“receivable and residual” approach). The guidance also eliminates the real estate specific provisions of the current guidance (i.e., sale-leaseback). The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and for interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and financial statement disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance (ASU 2016-07, Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting ) to simplify the transition to equity method when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership or degree of influence. The amendments require that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring the additional interest in the investee to the current basis of the investor’s previously held interest and adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment becomes qualified for equity method accounting. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and financial statement disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance (ASU 2016-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payments Accounting ) to simplify and improve employee share-based payment accounting. The areas updated include income tax consequences, a policy election related to forfeitures, classification of awards as either equity or liability, and classification of operating and financing activity on the statement of cash flows. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and financial statement disclosures.

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities, Available-for-sale Securities	(1) Excludes notes with amortized cost of $1,050 million (fair value, $1,039 million ) which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types. (3) Includes publicly-traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. (4) Represents the amount of OTTI losses in AOCI, which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $693 million of net unrealized gains on impaired available-for-sale securities and less than $1 million of net unrealized gains on impaired held-to-maturity securities relating to changes in the value of such securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date. The following tables provide information relating to fixed maturities and equity securities (excluding investments classified as trading) as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value OTTI in AOCI(4) (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 17,364 $ 4,681 $ 1 $ 22,044 $ 0 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 8,262 1,022 8 9,276 0 Foreign government bonds 77,878 18,662 64 96,476 0 U.S. corporate public securities 74,007 7,661 1,063 80,605 (12 ) U.S. corporate private securities(1) 28,604 2,318 310 30,612 (17 ) Foreign corporate public securities 26,566 3,162 379 29,349 (4 ) Foreign corporate private securities 19,570 797 719 19,648 0 Asset-backed securities(2) 10,577 164 196 10,545 (444 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 10,550 461 7 11,004 (1 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities(3) 4,622 350 2 4,970 (3 ) Total fixed maturities, available-for-sale(1) $ 278,000 $ 39,278 $ 2,749 $ 314,529 $ (481 ) Equity securities, available-for-sale $ 7,026 $ 2,490 $ 116 $ 9,400 (1) Excludes notes with amortized cost of $1,050 million (fair value, $1,050 million ) which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types. (3) Includes publicly-traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. (4) Represents the amount of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $680 million of net unrealized gains on impaired available-for-sale securities and less than $1 million of net unrealized gains on impaired held-to-maturity securities relating to changes in the value of such securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date. December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value OTTI in AOCI(4) (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 14,992 $ 3,544 $ 19 $ 18,517 $ 0 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 8,089 747 41 8,795 0 Foreign government bonds 71,849 12,011 147 83,713 1 U.S. corporate public securities 70,979 6,344 1,955 75,368 (3 ) U.S. corporate private securities(1) 28,525 2,278 359 30,444 0 Foreign corporate public securities 26,354 2,821 621 28,554 0 Foreign corporate private securities 19,393 739 994 19,138 0 Asset-backed securities(2) 10,121 226 121 10,226 (452 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 10,337 195 70 10,462 (1 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities(3) 4,777 335 6 5,106 (4 ) Total fixed maturities, available-for-sale(1) $ 265,416 $ 29,240 $ 4,333 $ 290,323 $ (459 ) Equity securities, available-for-sale $ 6,847 $ 2,570 $ 143 $ 9,274
Fixed Maturities, Held-to-maturity Securities	March 31, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value (in millions) Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity Foreign government bonds $ 872 $ 297 $ 0 $ 1,169 Foreign corporate public securities 663 67 2 728 Foreign corporate private securities(5) 84 4 0 88 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 22 0 0 22 Residential mortgage-backed securities(3) 770 64 0 834 Total fixed maturities, held-to-maturity(5) $ 2,411 $ 432 $ 2 $ 2,841 __________ (1) Excludes notes with amortized cost of $1,050 million (fair value, $1,050 million ) which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types. (3) Includes publicly-traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. (4) Represents the amount of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $680 million of net unrealized gains on impaired available-for-sale securities and less than $1 million of net unrealized gains on impaired held-to-maturity securities relating to changes in the value of such securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date. (5) Excludes notes with amortized cost of $3,990 million (fair value, $3,990 million ) which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value (in millions) Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity Foreign government bonds $ 816 $ 196 $ 0 $ 1,012 Foreign corporate public securities 625 62 0 687 Foreign corporate private securities(5) 78 4 0 82 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 33 1 0 34 Residential mortgage-backed securities(3) 756 53 0 809 Total fixed maturities, held-to-maturity(5) $ 2,308 $ 316 $ 0 $ 2,624 __________ (1) Excludes notes with amortized cost of $1,050 million (fair value, $1,039 million ) which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types. (3) Includes publicly-traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. (4) Represents the amount of OTTI losses in AOCI, which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $693 million of net unrealized gains on impaired available-for-sale securities and less than $1 million of net unrealized gains on impaired held-to-maturity securities relating to changes in the value of such securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date. (5) Excludes notes with amortized cost of $3,850 million (fair value, $4,081 million ) which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement.
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturities by contractual maturities at March 31, 2016 , are as follows: Available-for-Sale Held-to-Maturity Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Due in one year or less $ 14,423 $ 15,147 $ 7 $ 7 Due after one year through five years 49,178 53,605 71 75 Due after five years through ten years 56,420 62,024 673 738 Due after ten years(1) 132,230 157,234 868 1,165 Asset-backed securities 10,577 10,545 0 0 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 10,550 11,004 22 22 Residential mortgage-backed securities 4,622 4,970 770 834 Total $ 278,000 $ 314,529 $ 2,411 $ 2,841 __________ (1) Excludes available-for-sale notes with amortized cost of $1,050 million (fair value, $1,050 million ) and held-to-maturity notes with amortized cost of $3,990 million (fair value, $3,990 million ), which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement.
Sources of Fixed Maturity Proceeds, Related Investment Gains (Losses), and Losses on Impairments of Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities	The following table depicts the sources of fixed maturity and equity security proceeds and related investment gains (losses), as well as losses on impairments of both fixed maturities and equity securities: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale Proceeds from sales $ 5,122 $ 7,418 Proceeds from maturities/repayments 4,037 5,095 Gross investment gains from sales, prepayments and maturities 295 532 Gross investment losses from sales and maturities (242 ) (56 ) Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity Gross investment gains from prepayments $ 0 $ 0 Proceeds from maturities/repayments 50 60 Equity securities, available-for-sale Proceeds from sales $ 941 $ 989 Gross investment gains from sales 110 153 Gross investment losses from sales (71 ) (26 ) Fixed maturity and equity security impairments Net writedowns for OTTI losses on fixed maturities recognized in earnings(1) $ (126 ) $ (8 ) Writedowns for impairments on equity securities (11 ) (6 ) __________ (1) Excludes the portion of OTTI recorded in “Other comprehensive income (loss),” representing any difference between the fair value of the impaired debt security and the net present value of its projected future cash flows at the time of impairment.
Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings on Fixed Maturity Securities Held by the Company for which a Portion of the OTTI Loss was Recognized in OCI	The following table sets forth the amount of pre-tax credit loss impairments on fixed maturity securities held by the Company as of the dates indicated, for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in OCI, and the corresponding changes in such amounts: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Balance, beginning of period $ 532 $ 781 Credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities which matured, paid down, prepaid or were sold during the period (10 ) (13 ) Credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities impaired to fair value during the period(1) (2 ) (1 ) Credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities not previously impaired 20 2 Additional credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously impaired 0 0 Increases due to the passage of time on previously recorded credit losses 5 7 Accretion of credit loss impairments previously recognized due to an increase in cash flows expected to be collected (2 ) (3 ) Balance, end of period $ 543 $ 773 __________ (1) Represents circumstances where the Company determined in the current period that it intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of the security’s amortized cost.
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure	The following table sets forth the composition of “Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities” as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Short-term investments and cash equivalents $ 888 $ 888 $ 765 $ 765 Fixed maturities: Corporate securities 13,142 13,450 12,797 12,851 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,865 1,922 1,860 1,862 Residential mortgage-backed securities(1) 1,356 1,393 1,411 1,428 Asset-backed securities(2) 1,378 1,377 1,295 1,299 Foreign government bonds 738 773 680 694 U.S. government authorities and agencies and obligations of U.S. states 390 435 326 369 Total fixed maturities 18,869 19,350 18,369 18,503 Equity securities 1,093 1,209 1,030 1,254 Total trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities $ 20,850 $ 21,447 $ 20,164 $ 20,522 __________ (1) Includes publicly-traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types.
Other Trading Account Assets Disclosure	The following table sets forth the composition of the “Other trading account assets” as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Short-term investments and cash equivalents $ 26 $ 26 $ 26 $ 26 Fixed maturities 5,250 4,923 11,132 10,764 Equity securities 967 1,045 1,006 1,098 Other 5 5 12 15 Subtotal $ 6,248 5,999 $ 12,176 11,903 Derivative instruments 2,053 2,555 Total other trading account assets $ 8,052 $ 14,458
Investments Securities Disclosure	As of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company’s exposure to concentrations of credit risk of single issuers greater than 10% of the Company’s stockholders’ equity included securities of the U.S. government and certain U.S. government agencies and certain securities guaranteed by the U.S. government, as well as the securities disclosed below . March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Investments in Japanese government and government agency securities: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale $ 59,184 $ 73,099 $ 53,851 $ 61,911 Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity 850 1,141 796 988 Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities 541 573 492 502 Other trading account assets 33 34 33 33 Short-term investments 0 0 0 0 Cash equivalents 0 0 0 0 Total $ 60,608 $ 74,847 $ 55,172 $ 63,434 March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Investments in South Korean government and government agency securities: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale $ 7,490 $ 9,960 $ 7,191 $ 9,233 Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity 0 0 0 0 Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities 44 45 44 44 Other trading account assets 7 7 0 0 Short-term investments 0 0 0 0 Cash equivalents 0 0 0 0 Total $ 7,541 $ 10,012 $ 7,235 $ 9,277
Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans	The Company’s commercial mortgage and other loans are comprised as follows, as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amount (in millions) % of Total Amount (in millions) % of Total Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type: Office $ 11,517 23.4 % $ 11,226 22.9 % Retail 8,493 17.2 8,917 18.2 Apartments/Multi-Family 12,493 25.4 12,034 24.5 Industrial 7,703 15.6 7,775 15.9 Hospitality 2,396 4.9 2,513 5.1 Other 3,811 7.7 3,722 7.6 Total commercial mortgage loans 46,413 94.2 46,187 94.2 Agricultural property loans 2,842 5.8 2,859 5.8 Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type 49,255 100.0 % 49,046 100.0 % Valuation allowance (89 ) (99 ) Total net commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type 49,166 48,947 Other loans: Uncollateralized loans 1,022 1,012 Residential property loans 307 301 Other collateralized loans 312 312 Total other loans 1,641 1,625 Valuation allowance (9 ) (13 ) Total net other loans 1,632 1,612 Total commercial mortgage and other loans(1) $ 50,798 $ 50,559 __________ (1) Includes loans held at fair value.
Allowance for Losses	Activity in the allowance for credit losses for all commercial mortgage and other loans, as of the dates indicated, is as follows: March 31, 2016 Commercial Mortgage Loans Agricultural Property Loans Residential Property Loans Other Collateralized Loans Uncollateralized Loans Total (in millions) Allowance for credit losses, beginning of year $ 97 $ 2 $ 3 $ 0 $ 10 $ 112 Addition to (release of) allowance for losses (10 ) 0 0 0 (5 ) (15 ) Charge-offs, net of recoveries 0 0 0 0 0 0 Change in foreign exchange 0 0 0 0 1 1 Total ending balance $ 87 $ 2 $ 3 $ 0 $ 6 $ 98 December 31, 2015 Commercial Mortgage Loans Agricultural Property Loans Residential Property Loans Other Collateralized Loans Uncollateralized Loans Total (in millions) Allowance for credit losses, beginning of year $ 104 $ 1 $ 5 $ 0 $ 9 $ 119 Addition to (release of) allowance for losses (7 ) 1 (2 ) 0 1 (7 ) Charge-offs, net of recoveries 0 0 0 0 0 0 Change in foreign exchange 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ending balance $ 97 $ 2 $ 3 $ 0 $ 10 $ 112
Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans	The following tables set forth the allowance for credit losses and the recorded investment in commercial mortgage and other loans as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 Commercial Mortgage Loans Agricultural Property Loans Residential Property Loans Other Collateralized Loans Uncollateralized Loans Total (in millions) Allowance for Credit Losses: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 1 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1 Collectively evaluated for impairment 86 2 3 0 6 97 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ending balance $ 87 $ 2 $ 3 $ 0 $ 6 $ 98 Recorded Investment(1): Gross of reserves: individually evaluated for impairment $ 100 $ 26 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2 $ 128 Gross of reserves: collectively evaluated for impairment 46,313 2,816 307 312 1,020 50,768 Gross of reserves: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ending balance, gross of reserves $ 46,413 $ 2,842 $ 307 $ 312 $ 1,022 $ 50,896 __________ (1) Recorded investment reflects the carrying value gross of related allowance. December 31, 2015 Commercial Mortgage Loans Agricultural Property Loans Residential Property Loans Other Collateralized Loans Uncollateralized Loans Total (in millions) Allowance for Credit Losses: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 1 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1 Collectively evaluated for impairment 96 2 3 0 10 111 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ending balance $ 97 $ 2 $ 3 $ 0 $ 10 $ 112 Recorded Investment(1): Gross of reserves: individually evaluated for impairment $ 111 $ 8 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2 $ 121 Gross of reserves: collectively evaluated for impairment 46,076 2,851 301 312 1,010 50,550 Gross of reserves: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ending balance, gross of reserves $ 46,187 $ 2,859 $ 301 $ 312 $ 1,012 $ 50,671 __________ (1) Recorded investment reflects the carrying value gross of related allowance.
Impaired Financing Receivables	Impaired commercial mortgage and other loans identified in management’s specific review of probable loan losses and the related allowance for losses, as of the dates indicated, are as follows: March 31, 2016 Recorded Investment(1) Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance(2) Interest Income Recognized(3) (in millions) With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 1 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 2 0 0 0 Total with no related allowance $ 0 $ 2 $ 0 $ 1 $ 0 With an allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans $ 4 $ 4 $ 1 $ 5 $ 0 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Total with related allowance $ 4 $ 4 $ 1 $ 5 $ 0 Total: Commercial mortgage loans $ 4 $ 4 $ 1 $ 5 $ 0 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 1 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 2 0 0 0 Total $ 4 $ 6 $ 1 $ 6 $ 0 __________ (1) Recorded investment reflects the carrying value gross of related allowance. (2) Average recorded investment represents the average of the beginning-of-period and end-of-period balances. (3) The interest income recognized is for the year-to-date income regardless of when the impairments occurred. December 31, 2015 Recorded Investment(1) Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance(2) Interest Income Recognized(3) (in millions) With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 2 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 1 0 0 0 Total with no related allowance $ 0 $ 1 $ 0 $ 2 $ 0 With an allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 52 $ 3 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Total with related allowance $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 52 $ 3 Total: Commercial mortgage loans $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 52 $ 3 Agricultural property loans 0 0 0 2 0 Residential property loans 0 0 0 0 0 Other collateralized loans 0 0 0 0 0 Uncollateralized loans 0 1 0 0 0 Total $ 1 $ 2 $ 1 $ 54 $ 3 __________ (1) Recorded investment reflects the carrying value gross of related allowance. (2) Average recorded investment represents the average of the beginning-of-period and all subsequent quarterly end-of-period balances. (3) The interest income recognized is for the year-to-date income regardless of when the impairments occurred.
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators	The following tables set forth certain key credit quality indicators as of December 31, 2015 , based upon the recorded investment gross of allowance for credit losses. Commercial mortgage loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—December 31, 2015 Greater than 1.2X 1.0X to <1.2X Less than 1.0X Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 25,978 $ 515 $ 207 $ 26,700 60%-69.99% 12,191 395 234 12,820 70%-79.99% 5,668 500 97 6,265 Greater than 80% 119 151 132 402 Total commercial mortgage loans $ 43,956 $ 1,561 $ 670 $ 46,187 Agricultural property loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—December 31, 2015 Greater than 1.2X 1.0X to <1.2X Less than 1.0X Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 2,587 $ 84 $ 3 $ 2,674 60%-69.99% 185 0 0 185 70%-79.99% 0 0 0 0 Greater than 80% 0 0 0 0 Total agricultural property loans $ 2,772 $ 84 $ 3 $ 2,859 Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—December 31, 2015 Greater than 1.2X 1.0X to <1.2X Less than 1.0X Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 28,565 $ 599 $ 210 $ 29,374 60%-69.99% 12,376 395 234 13,005 70%-79.99% 5,668 500 97 6,265 Greater than 80% 119 151 132 402 Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans $ 46,728 $ 1,645 $ 673 $ 49,046 The following tables set forth certain key credit quality indicators as of March 31, 2016 , based upon the recorded investment gross of allowance for credit losses. Commercial mortgage loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—March 31, 2016 Greater than 1.2X 1.0X to <1.2X Less than 1.0X Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 25,875 $ 458 $ 212 $ 26,545 60%-69.99% 12,355 559 290 13,204 70%-79.99% 6,007 289 59 6,355 Greater than 80% 128 155 26 309 Total commercial mortgage loans $ 44,365 $ 1,461 $ 587 $ 46,413 Agricultural property loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—March 31, 2016 Greater than 1.2X 1.0X to <1.2X Less than 1.0X Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 2,540 $ 116 $ 3 $ 2,659 60%-69.99% 183 0 0 183 70%-79.99% 0 0 0 0 Greater than 80% 0 0 0 0 Total agricultural property loans $ 2,723 $ 116 $ 3 $ 2,842 Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans Debt Service Coverage Ratio—March 31, 2016 Greater than 1.0X to <1.2X Less than Total (in millions) Loan-to-Value Ratio 0%-59.99% $ 28,415 $ 574 $ 215 $ 29,204 60%-69.99% 12,538 559 290 13,387 70%-79.99% 6,007 289 59 6,355 Greater than 80% 128 155 26 309 Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans $ 47,088 $ 1,577 $ 590 $ 49,255
Aging of Past Due Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans and Nonaccrual Status	The following tables provide an aging of past due commercial mortgage and other loans as of the dates indicated, based upon the recorded investment gross of allowance for credit losses, as well as the amount of commercial mortgage loans on nonaccrual status as of the dates indicated. March 31, 2016 Current 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due Greater Than 90 Days - Accruing Greater Than 90 Days - Not Accruing Total Past Due Total Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans Non Accrual Status (in millions) Commercial mortgage loans $ 46,409 $ 4 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 4 $ 46,413 $ 48 Agricultural property loans 2,839 0 0 0 3 3 2,842 3 Residential property loans 293 7 1 0 6 14 307 6 Other collateralized loans 312 0 0 0 0 0 312 0 Uncollateralized loans 1,022 0 0 0 0 0 1,022 0 Total $ 50,875 $ 11 $ 1 $ 0 $ 9 $ 21 $ 50,896 $ 57 December 31, 2015 Current 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due Greater Than 90 Days - Accruing Greater Than 90 Days - Not Accruing Total Past Due Total Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans Non Accrual Status (in millions) Commercial mortgage loans $ 46,187 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 46,187 $ 53 Agricultural property loans 2,856 2 0 0 1 3 2,859 1 Residential property loans 288 7 0 0 6 13 301 6 Other collateralized loans 312 0 0 0 0 0 312 0 Uncollateralized loans 1,012 0 0 0 0 0 1,012 0 Total $ 50,655 $ 9 $ 0 $ 0 $ 7 $ 16 $ 50,671 $ 60
Net Investment Income	Net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , was from the following sources: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale(1) $ 2,623 $ 2,582 Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity(1) 51 48 Equity securities, available-for-sale 79 96 Trading account assets 254 287 Commercial mortgage and other loans 555 545 Policy loans 154 154 Short-term investments and cash equivalents 33 13 Other long-term investments 99 244 Gross investment income 3,848 3,969 Less: investment expenses (178 ) (200 ) Net investment income $ 3,670 $ 3,769 __________ (1) Includes income on credit-linked notes which are reported on the same financial statement line item as related surplus notes, as conditions are met for right to offset.
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments	Realized investment gains (losses), net, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , were from the following sources: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Fixed maturities $ (73 ) $ 468 Equity securities 28 121 Commercial mortgage and other loans 27 11 Investment real estate 0 25 Joint ventures and limited partnerships (41 ) (5 ) Derivatives(1) 1,944 1,738 Other (4 ) 3 Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 1,881 $ 2,361 __________ (1) Includes the offset of hedged items in qualifying effective hedge relationships prior to maturity or termination.
Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Investments	The table below presents net unrealized gains (losses) on investments by asset class as of the dates indicated: March 31, December 31, (in millions) Fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized $ 199 $ 234 Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale—all other 36,330 24,673 Equity securities, available-for-sale 2,374 2,427 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges(1) 896 1,165 Other investments(2) (16 ) (25 ) Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ 39,783 $ 28,474 __________ (1) See Note 14 for more information on cash flow hedges. (2) As of March 31, 2016 , there were $0 million of net unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities that were previously transferred from available-for-sale. Includes net unrealized gains on certain joint ventures that are strategic in nature and are included in “Other assets” and losses on notes associated with payables under a netting agreement.
Duration Of Gross Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities	The following table shows the fair value and gross unrealized losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual fixed maturity securities and equity securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 Less than Twelve months or more Total Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses (in millions) Fixed maturities(1) U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 81 $ 1 $ 7 $ 0 $ 88 $ 1 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 98 0 193 8 291 8 Foreign government bonds 527 12 463 52 990 64 U.S. corporate public securities 7,263 376 8,525 687 15,788 1,063 U.S. corporate private securities 4,880 227 998 83 5,878 310 Foreign corporate public securities 2,545 125 2,077 256 4,622 381 Foreign corporate private securities 4,358 251 4,411 468 8,769 719 Asset-backed securities 4,587 90 3,082 106 7,669 196 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 698 3 485 4 1,183 7 Residential mortgage-backed securities 65 0 155 2 220 2 Total $ 25,102 $ 1,085 $ 20,396 $ 1,666 $ 45,498 $ 2,751 Equity securities, available-for-sale $ 1,462 $ 115 $ 6 $ 1 $ 1,468 $ 116 __________ (1) Includes $50 million of fair value and $2 million of gross unrealized losses at March 31, 2016 , on securities classified as held-to-maturity, a portion of which is not reflected in AOCI. December 31, 2015 Less than twelve months Twelve months or more Total Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses (in millions) Fixed maturities(1) U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 3,068 $ 19 $ 0 $ 0 $ 3,068 $ 19 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 1,391 40 7 1 1,398 41 Foreign government bonds 1,925 82 411 65 2,336 147 U.S. corporate public securities 24,642 1,396 3,455 559 28,097 1,955 U.S. corporate private securities 6,996 266 802 93 7,798 359 Foreign corporate public securities 5,985 288 1,584 333 7,569 621 Foreign corporate private securities 6,199 340 3,917 654 10,116 994 Asset-backed securities 4,342 33 3,138 88 7,480 121 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 3,888 63 473 7 4,361 70 Residential mortgage-backed securities 558 4 119 2 677 6 Total $ 58,994 $ 2,531 $ 13,906 $ 1,802 $ 72,900 $ 4,333 Equity securities, available-for-sale $ 1,862 $ 142 $ 11 $ 1 $ 1,873 $ 143 __________ (1) Includes $0 million of fair value and $0 million of gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2015 , on securities classified as held-to-maturity, which is not reflected in AOCI.
Schedule of Underlying Assets of Repurchase Agreements when Amount of Repurchase Agreements Exceeds 10 Percent of Assets	The following table sets forth the composition of repurchase agreements as of the dates indicated. March 31, 2016 Remaining Contractual Maturities of the Agreements Overnight & Continuous Up to 30 Days 30 to 90 Days Greater than 90 Days Total (in millions) U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 1,705 $ 5,364 $ 361 $ 0 $ 7,430 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 0 0 0 0 0 Foreign government bonds 0 0 0 0 0 U.S. corporate public securities 12 0 0 0 12 U.S. corporate private securities 0 0 0 0 0 Foreign corporate public securities 0 0 0 0 0 Foreign corporate private securities 0 0 0 0 0 Asset-backed securities 0 0 0 0 0 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 0 0 0 0 Residential mortgage-backed securities 89 826 0 0 915 Equity securities 0 0 0 0 0 Total repurchase agreements $ 1,806 $ 6,190 $ 361 $ 0 $ 8,357 December 31, 2015 Remaining Contractual Maturities of the Agreements Overnight & Continuous Up to 30 Days 30 to 90 Days Greater than 90 Days Total (in millions) U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 1,991 $ 4,513 $ 253 $ 0 $ 6,757 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 0 0 0 0 0 Foreign government bonds 0 0 0 0 0 U.S. corporate public securities 11 0 0 0 11 U.S. corporate private securities 0 0 0 0 0 Foreign corporate public securities 0 0 0 0 0 Foreign corporate private securities 0 0 0 0 0 Asset-backed securities 0 0 0 0 0 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 0 0 0 0 Residential mortgage-backed securities 169 945 0 0 1,114 Equity securities 0 0 0 0 0 Total repurchase agreements $ 2,171 $ 5,458 $ 253 $ 0 $ 7,882 The following table sets forth the composition of securities lending transactions as of the dates indicated. March 31, 2016 Remaining Contractual Maturities of the Agreements Overnight & Continuous Up to 30 Days 30 to 90 Days Greater than 90 Days Total (in millions) U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 32 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 32 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 10 0 0 0 10 Foreign government bonds 199 0 0 0 199 U.S. corporate public securities 2,038 75 0 0 2,113 U.S. corporate private securities 0 0 0 0 0 Foreign corporate public securities 634 71 0 0 705 Foreign corporate private securities 0 0 0 0 0 Asset-backed securities 0 0 0 0 0 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 0 0 0 0 Residential mortgage-backed securities 0 91 0 0 91 Equity securities 902 0 0 0 902 Total securities lending transactions $ 3,815 $ 237 $ 0 $ 0 $ 4,052 December 31, 2015 Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements Overnight & Continuous Up to 30 Days 30 to 90 Days Greater than 90 Days Total (in millions) U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 94 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 94 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 4 0 0 0 4 Foreign government bonds 0 0 0 0 0 U.S. corporate public securities 1,401 86 0 0 1,487 U.S. corporate private securities 0 0 0 0 0 Foreign corporate public securities 579 50 0 0 629 Foreign corporate private securities 0 0 0 0 0 Asset-backed securities 241 0 0 0 241 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 8 0 0 0 8 Residential mortgage-backed securities 0 97 0 0 97 Equity securities 936 0 0 0 936 Total securities lending transactions $ 3,263 $ 233 $ 0 $ 0 $ 3,496

Variable Interest Entities (Tab

Variable Interest Entities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Schedule of Qualified Special Purpose Entities and Variable Interest Entities	The table below reflects the carrying amount and balance sheet caption in which the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs are reported. The liabilities primarily comprise obligations under debt instruments issued by the VIEs that are non-recourse to the Company. The creditors of these VIEs do not have recourse to the Company in excess of the assets contained within the VIEs. Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager Other Consolidated VIEs March 31, 2016(1) December 31, March 31, December 31, (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale $ 41 $ 0 $ 279 $ 179 Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity 84 0 813 760 Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities 0 0 10 10 Other trading account assets 3,619 9,536 0 0 Commercial mortgage and other loans 431 0 300 300 Other long-term investments 190 0 139 155 Cash and cash equivalents 142 337 1 1 Accrued investment income 23 56 3 3 Other assets 457 324 20 3 Total assets of consolidated VIEs $ 4,987 $ 10,253 $ 1,565 $ 1,411 Notes issued by consolidated VIEs $ 2,946 $ 8,597 $ 0 $ 0 Other liabilities 118 674 14 3 Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs $ 3,064 $ 9,271 $ 14 $ 3 __________ (1) As a result of the adoption of the new accounting guidance ASU 2015-02 effective January 1, 2016, total assets of consolidated VIEs reflects $1,212 million related to VIEs whose beneficial interests are wholly-owned by consolidated subsidiaries.

Closed Block (Tables)

Closed Block (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Closed Block Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Closed Block Liabilities and Assets	Closed Block liabilities and assets designated to the Closed Block, as well as maximum future earnings to be recognized from Closed Block liabilities and Closed Block assets, are as follows: March 31, December 31, (in millions) Closed Block liabilities Future policy benefits $ 49,417 $ 49,538 Policyholders’ dividends payable 976 945 Policyholders’ dividend obligation 5,252 4,509 Policyholders’ account balances 5,233 5,250 Other Closed Block liabilities 4,858 4,171 Total Closed Block liabilities 65,736 64,413 Closed Block assets Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value 39,197 37,584 Other trading account assets, at fair value 295 288 Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value 2,573 2,726 Commercial mortgage and other loans 9,695 9,770 Policy loans 4,763 4,790 Other long-term investments 2,942 2,921 Short-term investments 645 1,467 Total investments 60,110 59,546 Cash and cash equivalents 1,861 1,036 Accrued investment income 525 506 Other Closed Block assets 384 458 Total Closed Block assets 62,880 61,546 Excess of reported Closed Block liabilities over Closed Block assets 2,856 2,867 Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income: Net unrealized investment gains (losses) 3,794 2,800 Allocated to policyholder dividend obligation (3,809 ) (2,815 ) Future earnings to be recognized from Closed Block assets and Closed Block liabilities $ 2,841 $ 2,852
Schedule of Closed Block Dividend Obligation	Information regarding the policyholder dividend obligation is as follows: Three Months Ended (in millions) Balance, January 1 $ 4,509 Impact from earnings allocable to policyholder dividend obligation (252 ) Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) allocated to policyholder dividend obligation 995 Balance, March 31 $ 5,252
Schedule of Closed Block Revenues Benefits Expenses	Closed Block revenues and benefits and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Revenues Premiums $ 622 $ 634 Net investment income 618 709 Realized investment gains (losses), net (98 ) 373 Other income (loss) (7 ) 3 Total Closed Block revenues 1,135 1,719 Benefits and Expenses Policyholders’ benefits 807 821 Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances 33 33 Dividends to policyholders 247 764 General and administrative expenses 103 108 Total Closed Block benefits and expenses 1,190 1,726 Closed Block revenues, net of Closed Block benefits and expenses, before income taxes and discontinued operations (55 ) (7 ) Income tax expense (benefit) (66 ) (18 ) Closed Block revenues, net of Closed Block benefits and expenses and income taxes, before discontinued operations 11 11 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 0 0 Closed Block revenues, net of Closed Block benefits and expenses, income taxes and discontinued operations $ 11 $ 11

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Common Stock Disclosure	The changes in the number of shares of Common Stock issued, held in treasury and outstanding, are as follows for the periods indicated: Common Stock Issued Held In Treasury Outstanding (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2015 660.1 213.0 447.1 Common Stock issued 0.0 0.0 0.0 Common Stock acquired 0.0 5.4 (5.4 ) Stock-based compensation programs(1) 0.0 (1.4 ) 1.4 Balance, March 31, 2016 660.1 217.0 443.1 __________ (1) Represents net shares issued from treasury pursuant to the Company’s stock-based compensation program.
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The balance of and changes in each component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc.” for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , are as follows: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)(1) Pension and Postretirement Unrecognized Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ (1,087 ) $ 15,773 $ (2,401 ) $ 12,285 Change in OCI before reclassifications 727 9,389 (19 ) 10,097 Amounts reclassified from AOCI 6 24 53 83 Income tax benefit (expense) (176 ) (3,211 ) (12 ) (3,399 ) Balance, March 31, 2016 $ (530 ) $ 21,975 $ (2,379 ) $ 19,066 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)(1) Pension and Postretirement Unrecognized Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2014 $ (975 ) $ 19,251 $ (2,226 ) $ 16,050 Change in OCI before reclassifications (28 ) 3,194 3 3,169 Amounts reclassified from AOCI (1 ) (704 ) 49 (656 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 22 (815 ) (18 ) (811 ) Balance, March 31, 2015 $ (982 ) $ 20,926 $ (2,192 ) $ 17,752 __________ (1) Includes cash flow hedges of $896 million and $1,165 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, and $1,005 million and $206 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Three Months Ended Affected line item in Consolidated Statement of Operations 2016 2015 (in millions) Amounts reclassified from AOCI(1)(2): Foreign currency translation adjustment: Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (6 ) $ 1 Realized investment gains (losses), net Total foreign currency translation adjustment (6 ) 1 Net unrealized investment gains (losses): Cash flow hedges—Interest Rate (1 ) (1 ) (3) Cash flow hedges—Currency/Interest rate 22 116 (3) Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities (45 ) 589 Total net unrealized investment gains (losses) (24 ) 704 (4) Amortization of defined benefit pension items: Prior service cost 2 3 (5) Actuarial gain (loss) (55 ) (52 ) (5) Total amortization of defined benefit pension items (53 ) (49 ) Total reclassifications for the period $ (83 ) $ 656 __________ (1) All amounts are shown before tax. (2) Positive amounts indicate gains/benefits reclassified out of AOCI. Negative amounts indicate losses/costs reclassified out of AOCI. (3) See Note 14 for additional information on cash flow hedges. (4) See table below for additional information on unrealized investment gains (losses), including the impact on deferred policy acquisition and other costs, future policy benefits and policyholders’ dividends. (5) See Note 10 for information on employee benefit plans.
Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) AOCI Rollforward	The amounts for the periods indicated below, split between amounts related to fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized, and all other net unrealized investment gains (losses), are as follows: Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturity Securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized Net Unrealized DAC, DSI and VOBA Future Policy Benefits and Policyholders’ Account Balances Policyholders’ Dividends Deferred Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related To Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 234 $ 6 $ 14 $ (31 ) $ (77 ) $ 146 Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period (25 ) 9 (16 ) Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income 1 0 1 Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income(1) (11 ) 4 (7 ) Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on DAC, DSI and VOBA 1 0 1 Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances 6 (2 ) 4 Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on policyholders’ dividends 16 (6 ) 10 Balance, March 31, 2016 $ 199 $ 7 $ 20 $ (15 ) $ (72 ) $ 139 __________ (1) Represents “transfers in” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings for securities with no prior OTTI loss.
All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) AOCI Rollforward	All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) in AOCI Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments(1) DAC, DSI and VOBA Future Policy Benefits and Policyholders’ Account Balances Policyholders’ Dividends Deferred Income Tax (Liability) Benefit Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related To Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 28,240 $ (760 ) $ (1,082 ) $ (2,802 ) $ (7,969 ) $ 15,627 Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period 11,310 (3,852 ) 7,458 Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income 23 (8 ) 15 Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income(2) 11 (4 ) 7 Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on DAC, DSI and VOBA (709 ) 231 (478 ) Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances (192 ) 62 (130 ) Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on policyholders’ dividends (1,018 ) 355 (663 ) Balance, March 31, 2016 $ 39,584 $ (1,469 ) $ (1,274 ) $ (3,820 ) $ (11,185 ) $ 21,836 __________ (1) Includes cash flow hedges. See Note 14 for information on cash flow hedges. (2) Represents “transfers out” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings for securities with no prior OTTI loss.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share	A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations of Common Stock based on the consolidated earnings of Prudential Financial for the periods indicated, is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Income Weighted Average Shares Per Share Amount Income Weighted Average Shares Per Share Amount (in millions, except per share amounts) Basic earnings per share Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 1,369 $ 2,046 Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 33 10 Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards 15 19 Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock $ 1,321 445.3 $ 2.97 $ 2,017 454.3 $ 4.44 Effect of dilutive securities and compensation programs Add: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards—Basic $ 15 $ 19 Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards—Diluted 14 19 Stock options 1.4 2.3 Deferred and long-term compensation programs 0.9 0.9 Exchangeable Surplus Notes 4 5.6 4 5.5 Diluted earnings per share Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock $ 1,326 453.2 $ 2.93 $ 2,021 463.0 $ 4.37
Earnings Per Share Computation	For the periods indicated, the number of stock options and shares related to deferred and long-term compensation programs that were considered antidilutive and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share, weighted for the portion of the period they were outstanding, are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Shares Exercise Price Per Share Shares Exercise Price Per Share (in millions, except per share amounts, based on weighted average) Antidilutive stock options based on application of the treasury stock method 3.9 $ 83.25 2.7 $ 87.33 Antidilutive stock options due to loss from continuing operations available to holders of Common Stock 0.0 0.0 Antidilutive shares due to loss from continuing operations available to holders of Common Stock 0.0 0.0 Total antidilutive stock options and shares 3.9 2.7

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-term Debt	The table below presents the Company’s short-term debt as of the dates indicated: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 ($ in millions) Commercial paper: Prudential Financial $ 72 $ 80 Prudential Funding, LLC 397 384 Subtotal commercial paper 469 464 Current portion of long-term debt 500 752 Total short-term debt(1) $ 969 $ 1,216 Supplemental short-term debt information: Portion of commercial paper borrowings due overnight $ 230 $ 331 Daily average commercial paper outstanding $ 883 $ 1,127 Weighted average maturity of outstanding commercial paper, in days 14 10 Weighted average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt(2) 0.41 % 0.16 % __________ (1) Includes Prudential Financial debt of $572 million and $831 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. (2) Excludes the current portion of long-term debt.
Schedule of Credit Facilities	As of March 31, 2016 , the Company maintained a syndicated, unsecured committed credit facility as described below. Borrowers Original Term Expiration Date Capacity Amount Outstanding ($ in millions) Prudential Financial and Prudential Funding 5 years Apr 2020 $ 4,000 $ 0

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	Net periodic (benefit) cost included in “General and administrative expenses” includes the following components: Three Months Ended March 31, Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2016 2015 2016 2015 (in millions) Components of net periodic (benefit) cost Service cost $ 62 $ 61 $ 5 $ 5 Interest cost 125 117 23 21 Expected return on plan assets (189 ) (194 ) (26 ) (29 ) Amortization of prior service cost (1 ) (2 ) (1 ) (1 ) Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss, net 45 42 10 10 Settlements 1 1 0 0 Special termination benefits 0 2 0 0 Net periodic (benefit) cost $ 43 $ 27 $ 11 $ 6

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated	The following table sets forth the significant components of “Realized investment gains (losses), net” that are included in adjusted operating income and, as a result, are reflected as adjustments to “Realized investment gains (losses), net” for purposes of calculating adjusted operating income: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Net gains (losses) from(1): Terminated hedges of foreign currency earnings $ 36 $ 81 Current period yield adjustments $ 127 $ 123 Principal source of earnings $ 10 $ 24 __________ (1) In addition to the items in the table above, “Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related charges and adjustments” also includes an adjustment to reflect “Realized investment gains (losses), net” related to divested businesses as results of “Divested businesses,” discussed below. The table below reconciles adjusted operating income before income taxes to income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Adjusted Operating Income before income taxes by Segment: Individual Annuities $ 328 $ 529 Retirement 219 284 Asset Management 165 205 Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division 712 1,018 Individual Life 120 116 Group Insurance 26 30 Total U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division 146 146 International Insurance 779 834 Total International Insurance division 779 834 Corporate and Other operations (312 ) (253 ) Total Corporate and Other (312 ) (253 ) Total adjusted operating income before income taxes 1,325 1,745 Reconciling items: Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related adjustments 1,418 1,662 Charges related to realized investment gains (losses), net (1,080 ) (611 ) Investment gains (losses) on trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities, net 216 83 Change in experience-rated contractholder liabilities due to asset value changes (130 ) (197 ) Divested businesses: Closed Block division (73 ) (22 ) Other divested businesses 31 75 Equity in earnings of operating joint ventures and earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 25 13 Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures $ 1,732 $ 2,748 The following table sets forth certain other items excluded from adjusted operating income and reflected as an adjustment to “Realized investment gains (losses), net” for purposes of calculating adjusted operating income: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Net gains (losses) from: Other trading account assets $ (22 ) $ (58 ) Foreign currency exchange movements $ (321 ) $ 25 Other activities $ 3 $ 3
Reconciliation of Certain Financial Information from Segments to Consolidated	The table below presents revenues and total assets for the Company’s reportable segments for the periods, or as of the dates, indicated: Revenue Total Assets Three Months Ended March 31, December 31, 2015(1) 2016 2015 (in millions) Individual Annuities $ 1,109 $ 1,187 $ 172,188 $ 169,447 Retirement 1,893 2,478 168,798 171,183 Asset Management 706 733 48,655 54,491 Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division 3,708 4,398 389,641 395,121 Individual Life 1,366 1,351 74,469 71,856 Group Insurance 1,320 1,277 40,954 39,344 Total U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division 2,686 2,628 115,423 111,200 International Insurance 5,044 4,906 193,435 175,153 Total International Insurance division 5,044 4,906 193,435 175,153 Corporate and Other operations (146 ) (125 ) 11,012 13,654 Total Corporate and Other (146 ) (125 ) 11,012 13,654 Total 11,292 11,807 709,511 695,128 Reconciling items: Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related adjustments 1,418 1,662 Charges related to realized investment gains (losses), net 88 54 Investment gains (losses) on trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities, net 216 83 Divested businesses: Closed Block division 1,129 1,719 63,484 62,127 Other divested businesses 194 224 Equity in earnings of operating joint ventures and earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (8 ) 3 Total per Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements $ 14,329 $ 15,552 $ 772,995 $ 757,255 __________ (1) Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-03.
Schedule of Intersegment Revenues	The Asset Management segment revenues include intersegment revenues primarily consisting of asset-based management and administration fees as follows: Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Asset Management segment intersegment revenues $ 170 $ 178

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Open Tax Years By Major Tax Jurisdictions	Listed below are the tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdiction, at March 31, 2016: Major Tax Jurisdiction Open Tax Years United States 2007 – 2015 Japan Fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 – 2016 Korea Fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 – 2013, the periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2015

Fair Value of Assets and Liab33

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	The tables below present the balances of assets and liabilities reported at fair value on a recurring basis, as of the dates indicated. As of March 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting(1) Total (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 0 $ 22,044 $ 0 $ $ 22,044 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 0 9,270 6 9,276 Foreign government bonds 0 96,354 122 96,476 U.S. corporate public securities 0 80,391 214 80,605 U.S. corporate private securities(7) 0 29,442 1,170 30,612 Foreign corporate public securities 0 29,252 97 29,349 Foreign corporate private securities 0 19,055 593 19,648 Asset-backed securities(8) 0 5,977 4,568 10,545 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 10,993 11 11,004 Residential mortgage-backed securities 0 4,777 193 4,970 Subtotal 0 307,555 6,974 314,529 Trading account assets(2): U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies 0 368 0 368 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 0 199 0 199 Foreign government bonds 7 774 36 817 Corporate securities 1 17,824 228 18,053 Asset-backed securities(8) 0 825 611 1,436 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 1,931 1 1,932 Residential mortgage-backed securities 0 1,464 4 1,468 Equity securities 1,463 210 581 2,254 All other(3) 92 20,484 1 (17,705 ) 2,872 Subtotal 1,563 44,079 1,462 (17,705 ) 29,399 Equity securities, available-for-sale 5,933 3,175 292 9,400 Commercial mortgage and other loans 0 286 0 286 Other long-term investments 45 120 19 (12 ) 172 Short-term investments 1,491 1,612 0 3,103 Cash equivalents 4,814 13,595 0 18,409 Other assets 0 9 36 45 Subtotal excluding separate account assets 13,846 370,431 8,783 (17,717 ) 375,343 Separate account assets(4) 38,099 215,306 2,168 255,573 Total assets $ 51,945 $ 585,737 $ 10,951 $ (17,717 ) $ 630,916 Future policy benefits(5) $ 0 $ 0 $ 11,069 $ 0 $ 11,069 Other liabilities 2 8,010 2 (7,577 ) 437 Notes issued by consolidated VIEs 0 0 2,946 2,946 Total liabilities $ 2 $ 8,010 $ 14,017 $ (7,577 ) $ 14,452 As of December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting(1) Total (in millions) Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies $ 0 $ 18,517 $ 0 $ $ 18,517 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 0 8,789 6 8,795 Foreign government bonds 0 83,590 123 83,713 U.S. corporate public securities 0 75,163 205 75,368 U.S. corporate private securities(7) 0 29,750 694 30,444 Foreign corporate public securities 0 28,510 44 28,554 Foreign corporate private securities 0 18,859 279 19,138 Asset-backed securities(8) 0 6,178 4,048 10,226 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 10,424 38 10,462 Residential mortgage-backed securities 0 4,923 183 5,106 Subtotal 0 284,703 5,620 290,323 Trading account assets(2): U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies 0 288 0 288 Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions 0 189 0 189 Foreign government bonds 0 697 34 731 Corporate securities 0 23,125 203 23,328 Asset-backed securities(8) 0 749 596 1,345 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 0 1,870 3 1,873 Residential mortgage-backed securities 0 1,509 4 1,513 Equity securities 1,542 221 589 2,352 All other(3) 630 14,173 5 (11,447 ) 3,361 Subtotal 2,172 42,821 1,434 (11,447 ) 34,980 Equity securities, available-for-sale 6,011 2,997 266 9,274 Commercial mortgage and other loans 0 274 0 274 Other long-term investments(6) 13 130 49 (10 ) 182 Short-term investments 6,776 711 0 7,487 Cash equivalents 4,834 9,374 0 14,208 Other assets 0 9 7 16 Subtotal excluding separate account assets 19,806 341,019 7,376 (11,457 ) 356,744 Separate account assets(4)(6) 43,076 214,838 1,995 259,909 Total assets $ 62,882 $ 555,857 $ 9,371 $ (11,457 ) $ 616,653 Future policy benefits(5) $ 0 $ 0 $ 8,434 $ $ 8,434 Other liabilities 1 5,306 2 (5,276 ) 33 Notes issued by consolidated VIEs 0 0 8,597 8,597 Total liabilities $ 1 $ 5,306 $ 17,033 $ (5,276 ) $ 17,064 __________ (1) “Netting” amounts represent cash collateral of $10,140 million and $6,181 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, and the impact of offsetting asset and liability positions held with the same counterparty, subject to master netting arrangements. (2) Includes “Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities” and “Other trading account assets.” (3) Level 1 represents cash equivalents and short term investments. All other amounts primarily represent derivative assets. (4) Separate account assets represent segregated funds that are invested for certain customers. Investment risks associated with market value changes are borne by the customers, except to the extent of minimum guarantees made by the Company with respect to certain accounts. Separate account assets classified as Level 3 consist primarily of real estate and real estate investment funds. Separate account liabilities are not included in the above table as they are reported at contract value and not fair value in the Company’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. (5) As of March 31, 2016 , the net embedded derivative liability position of $11.1 billion includes $0.7 billion of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $11.8 billion of embedded derivatives in a liability position. As of December 31, 2015 , the net embedded derivative liability position of $8.4 billion includes $0.7 billion of embedded derivatives in an asset position and $9.1 billion of embedded derivatives in a liability position. (6) Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-07. (7) Excludes notes with fair value of $1,050 million and $1,039 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. (8) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types.
Fair Value Level Three Amounts By Pricing Source	The table below presents the balances of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value with their corresponding pricing sources. As of March 31, 2016 Internal(1) External(2) Total (in millions) Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions $ 6 $ 0 $ 6 Foreign government bonds 0 158 158 Corporate securities(3) 1,901 401 2,302 Asset-backed securities(4) 156 5,023 5,179 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 4 8 12 Residential mortgage-backed securities 37 160 197 Equity securities 105 768 873 Other long-term investments 9 10 19 Other assets 37 0 37 Subtotal excluding separate account assets 2,255 6,528 8,783 Separate account assets 1,186 982 2,168 Total assets $ 3,441 $ 7,510 $ 10,951 Future policy benefits $ 11,069 $ 0 $ 11,069 Other liabilities 2 0 2 Notes issued by consolidated VIEs 0 2,946 2,946 Total liabilities $ 11,071 $ 2,946 $ 14,017 As of December 31, 2015 Internal(1) External(2) Total (in millions) Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions $ 6 $ 0 $ 6 Foreign government bonds 0 157 157 Corporate securities(3) 1,085 340 1,425 Asset-backed securities(4) 149 4,495 4,644 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 5 36 41 Residential mortgage-backed securities 37 150 187 Equity securities 63 792 855 Other long-term investments(5) 39 10 49 Other assets 12 0 12 Subtotal excluding separate account assets 1,396 5,980 7,376 Separate account assets(5) 1,024 971 1,995 Total assets $ 2,420 $ 6,951 $ 9,371 Future policy benefits $ 8,434 $ 0 $ 8,434 Other liabilities 2 0 2 Notes issued by consolidated VIEs 0 8,597 8,597 Total liabilities $ 8,436 $ 8,597 $ 17,033 __________ (1) Represents valuations reflecting both internally-derived and market inputs as well as third-party pricing information or quotes. See below for additional information related to internally-developed valuation for significant items in the above table. (2) Represents unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available. (3) Includes assets classified as fixed maturities available-for-sale, trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities and other trading account assets. (4) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types. (5) Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-07.
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information	The tables below present quantitative information on significant internally-priced Level 3 assets and liabilities (see narrative below for quantitative information for separate account assets). As of March 31, 2016 Fair Value Valuation Techniques Unobservable Inputs Minimum Maximum Weighted Average Impact of Increase in Input on Fair Value(1) (in millions) Assets: Corporate securities(9) $ 1,901 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 0.84% - 21.69% 9.14% Decrease Market comparables EBITDA multiples(2) 1.4X - 5.0X 3.9X Increase Liquidation Liquidation value 15.91% - 29.13% 17.74% Increase Liabilities: Future policy benefits(3) $ 11,069 Discounted cash flow Lapse rate(4) 0% - 14% Decrease NPR spread(5) 0.44% - 2.07% Decrease Utilization rate(6) 56% - 96% Increase Withdrawal rate(7) 74% - 100% Increase Mortality rate(8) 0% - 14% Decrease Equity volatility curve 16% - 28% Increase As of December 31, 2015 Fair Value Valuation Techniques Unobservable Inputs Minimum Maximum Weighted Average Impact of Increase in Input on Fair Value(1) (in millions) Assets: Corporate securities(9) $ 1,085 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 0.93% - 25% 7.66% Decrease Market comparables EBITDA multiples(2) 1.4X - 5.0X 3.7X Increase Liquidation Liquidation value 15.79% - 29.33% 17.77% Increase Liabilities: Future policy benefits(3) $ 8,434 Discounted cash flow Lapse rate(4) 0% - 14% Decrease NPR spread(5) 0.06% - 1.76% Decrease Utilization rate(6) 56% - 96% Increase Withdrawal rate(7) 74% - 100% Increase Mortality rate(8) 0% - 14% Decrease Equity volatility curve 17% - 28% Increase __________ (1) Conversely, the impact of a decrease in input would have the opposite impact for the fair value as that presented in the table. (2) Represents multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), and are amounts used when the reporting entity has determined that market participants would use such multiples when pricing the investments. (3) Future policy benefits primarily represent general account liabilities for the living benefit features of the Company’s variable annuity contracts which are accounted for as embedded derivatives. Since the valuation methodology for these liabilities uses a range of inputs that vary at the contract level over the cash flow projection period, presenting a range, rather than weighted average, is a more meaningful representation of the unobservable inputs used in the valuation. (4) Lapse rates are adjusted at the contract level based on the in-the-moneyness of the living benefit and reflect other factors, such as the applicability of any surrender charges. Lapse rates are reduced when contracts are more in-the-money. Lapse rates are also generally assumed to be lower for the period where surrender charges apply. (5) To reflect NPR, the Company incorporates an additional spread over LIBOR into the discount rate used in the valuation of individual living benefit contracts in a liability position and generally not to those in a contra-liability position. The NPR spread reflects the financial strength ratings of the Company, as these are insurance liabilities and senior to debt. The additional spread over LIBOR is determined by utilizing the credit spreads associated with issuing funding agreements, adjusted for any illiquidity risk premium. (6) The utilization rate assumption estimates the percentage of contracts that will utilize the benefit during the contract duration, and begin lifetime withdrawals at various time intervals from contract inception. The remaining contractholders are assumed to either begin lifetime withdrawals immediately or never utilize the benefit. Utilization assumptions may vary by product type, tax status and age. The impact of changes in these assumptions is highly dependent on the product type, the age of the contractholder at the time of the sale and the timing of the first lifetime income withdrawal. Range reflects the utilization rate for the vast majority of business with living benefits. (7) The withdrawal rate assumption estimates the magnitude of annual contractholder withdrawals relative to the maximum allowable amount under the contract. These assumptions may vary based on the product type, contractholder age, tax status and withdrawal timing. The fair value of the liability will generally increase the closer the withdrawal rate is to 100%. (8) Range reflects the mortality rate for the vast majority of business with living benefits, with policyholders ranging from 35 to 90 years old. While the majority of living benefits have a minimum age requirement, certain benefits do not have an age restriction. This results in contractholders for certain benefits with mortality rates approaching 0% . Based on historical experience, the Company applies a set of age and duration specific mortality rate adjustments compared to standard industry tables. A mortality improvement assumption is also incorporated into the overall mortality table. (9) Includes assets classified as fixed maturities available-for-sale, trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities and other trading account assets.
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	The following tables provide summaries of the changes in fair values of Level 3 assets and liabilities as of the dates indicated, as well as the portion of gains or losses included in income attributable to unrealized gains or losses related to those assets and liabilities still held at the end of their respective periods. Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale U.S. States Foreign Government U.S. Corporate Public Securities U.S. Corporate Private Securities Foreign Corporate Public Securities Foreign Corporate Private Securities (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 6 $ 123 $ 205 $ 694 $ 44 $ 279 Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 0 0 0 (83 ) 0 (1 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 0 1 2 (40 ) 1 (107 ) Net investment income 0 0 0 2 0 0 Purchases 0 0 1 9 24 27 Sales 0 0 0 0 0 (4 ) Issuances 0 0 0 0 0 0 Settlements 0 0 0 (27 ) 0 (43 ) Foreign currency translation 0 (2 ) 4 1 5 3 Other(1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transfers into Level 3(2) 0 0 2 614 23 439 Transfers out of Level 3(2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 6 $ 122 $ 214 $ 1,170 $ 97 $ 593 Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ (83 ) $ 0 $ 0 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale Asset- Backed(7) Commercial Mortgage- Backed Residential Mortgage- Backed (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 4,048 $ 38 $ 183 Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 1 0 0 Included in other comprehensive income (loss) (44 ) 0 3 Net investment income 4 0 0 Purchases 176 8 0 Sales 0 (34 ) 0 Issuances 0 0 0 Settlements (33 ) (1 ) (9 ) Foreign currency translation 34 0 16 Other(1) 89 0 0 Transfers into Level 3(2) 850 0 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) (557 ) 0 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 4,568 $ 11 $ 193 Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Other income $ (1 ) $ 0 $ 0 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Trading Account Assets Foreign Government Corporate Asset- Backed(7) Commercial Mortgage- Backed Residential Mortgage- Backed Equity All Other Activity (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 34 $ 203 $ 596 $ 3 $ 4 $ 589 $ 5 Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other income 0 (10 ) (5 ) 0 0 2 0 Net investment income 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Purchases 2 3 18 0 0 1 0 Sales 0 0 (1 ) 0 0 (11 ) 0 Issuances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Settlements 0 (15 ) (1 ) 0 0 (75 ) 0 Foreign currency translation 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 Other(1) 0 (15 ) 17 (2 ) 0 18 (4 ) Transfers into Level 3(2) 0 87 115 0 0 28 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) 0 (25 ) (128 ) 0 0 0 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 36 $ 228 $ 611 $ 1 $ 4 $ 581 $ 1 Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Other income $ 0 $ (10 ) $ (4 ) $ 0 $ 0 $ 2 $ 0 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Equity Securities Available- For-Sale Other Long-term Investments Other Assets (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 266 $ 49 $ 7 Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 1 0 25 Other income 0 0 0 Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 5 0 0 Net investment income 0 0 0 Purchases 24 0 4 Sales (13 ) 0 0 Issuances 0 0 0 Settlements (13 ) 0 0 Foreign currency translation 15 0 0 Other(1) 0 (30 ) 0 Transfers into Level 3(2) 7 0 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) 0 0 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 292 $ 19 $ 36 Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 0 $ 0 $ 25 Other income $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Separate Account Assets(4) Future Policy Benefits Other Liabilities Notes Issued by Consolidated VIEs (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 1,995 $ (8,434 ) $ (2 ) $ (8,597 ) Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 1 (2,380 ) 0 101 Other Income 0 0 0 (19 ) Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances (12 ) 0 0 0 Net investment income 6 0 0 0 Purchases 162 0 0 0 Sales (60 ) 0 0 0 Issuances 0 (254 ) 0 0 Settlements (33 ) 0 0 0 Foreign currency translation 0 (1 ) 0 0 Other(1) 0 0 0 5,569 Transfers into Level 3(2) 197 0 0 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) (88 ) 0 0 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 2,168 $ (11,069 ) $ (2 ) $ (2,946 ) Unrealized gains (losses) for assets/liabilities still held(3): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 0 $ (2,425 ) $ 0 $ 101 Other income $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ (19 ) Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances $ (12 ) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale(5) U.S. Foreign U.S. Corporate Public Securities U.S. Corporate Private Securities Foreign Corporate Public Securities Foreign Corporate Private Securities (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 6 $ 2 $ 357 $ 523 $ 252 $ 171 Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 0 0 0 (3 ) 0 2 Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 1 (3 ) 0 (6 ) Net investment income(6) 0 0 0 2 0 1 Purchases 0 0 164 30 12 13 Sales 0 0 (150 ) 0 (43 ) 0 Issuances 0 0 0 0 0 0 Settlements(6) 0 0 (8 ) (11 ) 0 (25 ) Foreign currency translation 0 (4 ) 0 0 (2 ) 0 Other(1) 0 0 0 (3 ) 0 0 Transfers into Level 3(2) 0 138 6 10 0 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) 0 0 (5 ) (31 ) (4 ) 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 6 $ 136 $ 365 $ 514 $ 215 $ 156 Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ (3 ) $ 0 $ 0 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale Asset- Commercial Residential (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 4,059 $ 43 $ 253 Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 6 0 0 Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 2 0 0 Net investment income 3 0 0 Purchases 325 32 0 Sales (104 ) 0 0 Issuances 0 0 0 Settlements (39 ) (2 ) (9 ) Foreign currency translation (3 ) 0 (2 ) Other(1) 3 0 0 Transfers into Level 3(2) 510 2 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) (400 ) 0 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 4,362 $ 75 $ 242 Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 4 $ 0 $ 0 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Trading Account Assets Foreign Corporate Asset- Commercial Residential Equity All Other (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 21 $ 124 $ 393 $ 5 $ 7 $ 663 $ 7 Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 0 0 0 0 0 (3 ) 0 Other income 0 (5 ) 2 0 0 (3 ) 1 Purchases 1 20 4 1 0 7 0 Sales 0 0 0 (2 ) 0 (4 ) 0 Issuances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Settlements 0 (2 ) (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) (15 ) 0 Foreign currency translation 0 0 0 0 0 (4 ) 0 Other(1) 0 0 0 0 0 (7 ) 0 Transfers into Level 3(2) 0 7 46 0 0 0 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) 0 0 (68 ) 0 0 0 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 22 $ 144 $ 376 $ 3 $ 6 $ 634 $ 8 Unrealized gains (losses) for assets still held(3): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ (3 ) $ 0 Other income $ 0 $ (5 ) $ 2 $ 0 $ 0 $ 11 $ 1 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015(5) Equity Other Other (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 275 $ 13 $ 2 Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 4 (2 ) 0 Other income 0 0 0 Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 3 0 0 Net investment income 0 0 0 Purchases 4 3 0 Sales (22 ) 0 0 Issuances 0 0 0 Settlements 0 0 0 Foreign currency translation (1 ) 0 0 Other(1) 0 0 0 Transfers into Level 3(2) 0 0 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) 0 (1 ) 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 263 $ 13 $ 2 Unrealized gains (losses) for assets/liabilities still held(3): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ (1 ) $ (2 ) $ 0 Other income $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015(5) Separate Future Other Notes Issued by (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 1,738 $ (8,182 ) $ (5 ) $ (6,033 ) Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 0 (1,052 ) 1 15 Other Income 0 0 0 154 Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances 11 0 0 0 Net investment income 6 0 0 0 Purchases 338 0 0 0 Sales (8 ) 0 0 0 Issuances 0 (239 ) 0 (946 ) Settlements (43 ) 0 2 0 Foreign currency translation (1 ) 0 0 0 Other(1) 0 0 0 0 Transfers into Level 3(2) 0 0 0 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) (22 ) 0 0 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 2,019 $ (9,473 ) $ (2 ) $ (6,810 ) Unrealized gains (losses) for assets/liabilities still held(3): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 0 $ (1,114 ) $ 1 $ 15 Other Income $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 154 Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances $ 9 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 __________ (1) Other for the three months ended March 31, 2016, primarily represents deconsolidations of certain previously consolidated collateralized loan obligations. Other for the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily represents reclassifications of certain assets between reporting categories. (2) Transfers into or out of Level 3 are generally reported as the value as of the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur for any such assets still held at the end of the quarter. (3) Unrealized gains or losses related to assets still held at the end of the period do not include amortization or accretion of premiums and discounts. (4) Separate account assets represent segregated funds that are invested for certain customers. Investment risks associated with market value changes are borne by the customers, except to the extent of minimum guarantees made by the Company with respect to certain accounts. Separate account liabilities are not included in the above table as they are reported at contract value and not fair value in the Company’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. (5) Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation, including the adoption of ASU 2015-07. (6) Amounts as of March 31, 2015, have been revised to correct the previously reported amounts. (7) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types.
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Derivatives	The following tables present the balance of derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of the date indicated, by primary underlying. These tables include NPR and exclude embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables. The derivative assets and liabilities shown below are included in “Trading account assets-All Other Activity,” “Other long-term investments” or “Other liabilities” in the tables presented above, under the headings “Assets and Liabilities by Hierarchy Level” and “Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities.” As of March 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting(1) Total (in millions) Derivative assets: Interest Rate $ 39 $ 16,634 $ 7 $ $ 16,680 Currency 0 678 0 678 Credit 0 2 0 2 Currency/Interest Rate 0 2,360 0 2,360 Equity 3 201 2 206 Commodity 0 0 0 0 Netting(1) (17,717 ) (17,717 ) Total derivative assets $ 42 $ 19,875 $ 9 $ (17,717 ) $ 2,209 Derivative liabilities: Interest Rate $ 4 $ 6,511 $ 2 $ $ 6,517 Currency 0 213 0 213 Credit 0 87 0 87 Currency/Interest Rate 0 379 0 379 Equity 0 824 0 824 Commodity 0 0 0 0 Netting(1) (7,577 ) (7,577 ) Total derivative liabilities $ 4 $ 8,014 $ 2 $ (7,577 ) $ 443 As of December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting(1) Total (in millions) Derivative assets: Interest Rate $ 11 $ 10,561 $ 7 $ $ 10,579 Currency 0 318 0 318 Credit 0 3 0 3 Currency/Interest Rate 0 2,995 0 2,995 Equity 4 254 32 290 Commodity 0 0 0 0 Netting(1) (11,457 ) (11,457 ) Total derivative assets $ 15 $ 14,131 $ 39 $ (11,457 ) $ 2,728 Derivative liabilities: Interest Rate $ 3 $ 4,573 $ 2 $ $ 4,578 Currency 0 114 0 114 Credit 0 53 0 53 Currency/Interest Rate 0 244 0 244 Equity 0 327 0 327 Commodity 0 0 0 0 Netting(1) (5,276 ) (5,276 ) Total derivative liabilities $ 3 $ 5,311 $ 2 $ (5,276 ) $ 40 __________ (1) “Netting” amounts represent cash collateral and the impact of offsetting asset and liability positions held with the same counterparty.
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Derivatives	The following tables provide a summary of the changes in fair value of Level 3 derivative assets and liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 , as well as the portion of gains or losses included in income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 , attributable to unrealized gains or losses related to those assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2016 . Three Months Ended Derivative Assets- Equity Derivative Assets- Interest Rate (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 32 $ 5 Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net 0 0 Other income 0 0 Purchases 0 0 Sales 0 0 Issuances 0 0 Settlements 0 0 Other(1) (30 ) 0 Transfers into Level 3(2) 0 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) 0 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 2 $ 5 Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets that were still held at the end of the period: Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 0 $ 0 Other income $ 0 $ 0 Three Months Ended Derivative Assets- Equity Derivative Assets- Interest Rate (in millions) Fair Value, beginning of period $ 6 $ 3 Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net (2 ) 1 Other income 0 0 Purchases 2 0 Sales 0 0 Issuances 0 0 Settlements 0 0 Other 0 0 Transfers into Level 3(2) 0 0 Transfers out of Level 3(2) (1 ) 0 Fair Value, end of period $ 5 $ 4 Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets that were still held at the end of the period: Included in earnings: Realized investment gains (losses), net $ (2 ) $ 1 Other income $ 0 $ 0 __________ (1) Primarily related to private warrants reclassified from derivatives to trading securities. (2) Transfers into or out of Level 3 are generally reported as the value as of the beginning of the quarter in which the transfer occurs.
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring	The following table represents information for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The estimated fair values were classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy. Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Commercial mortgage loans(1): Carrying value $ 0 $ 18 Gains (Losses) $ 0 $ 0 Mortgage servicing rights(2): Carrying value $ 88 $ 88 Gains (Losses) $ 1 $ (3 ) Cost method investments(3): Carrying value $ 108 $ 54 Gains (Losses) $ (30 ) $ (24 ) __________ (1) The reserve adjustments were based on discounted cash flows utilizing market rates or the fair value of the underlying real estate collateral. (2) Mortgage servicing rights are revalued based on internal models which utilize inputs. The fair value for mortgage servicing rights is determined using a discounted cash flow model incorporating assumptions for servicing revenues, adjusted for expected prepayments, delinquency rates, escrow deposit income and estimated loan servicing expenses. (3) For cost method impairments, the methodologies utilized were primarily discounted cash flow and, where appropriate, valuations provided by the general partners taking into consideration investment-related expenses.
Fair Value, Option	The following table presents information regarding changes in fair values recorded in earnings for commercial mortgage and other loans, other long-term investments and notes issued by consolidated VIEs, where the fair value option has been elected. Three Months Ended 2016 2015 (in millions) Assets: Commercial mortgage and other loans: Changes in instrument-specific credit risk $ 0 $ 0 Other changes in fair value 0 0 Other long-term investments: Changes in fair value (51 ) 32 Liabilities: Notes issued by consolidated VIEs: Changes in fair value $ (81 ) $ (168 )
Fair Value Disclosure Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value	The table below presents the carrying amount and fair value by fair value hierarchy level of certain financial instruments that are not reported at fair value. The financial instruments presented below are reported at carrying value on the Company’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position; however, in some cases, as described below, the carrying amount equals or approximates fair value. March 31, 2016(1) Fair Value Carrying Amount(2) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Total (in millions) Assets: Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity(3) $ 0 $ 1,698 $ 1,143 $ 2,841 $ 2,411 Commercial mortgage and other loans 0 501 52,458 52,959 50,512 Policy loans 0 0 11,805 11,805 11,805 Short-term investments 0 593 1 594 594 Cash and cash equivalents 3,755 328 0 4,083 4,083 Accrued investment income 0 3,180 0 3,180 3,180 Other assets 58 2,602 643 3,303 3,303 Total assets $ 3,813 $ 8,902 $ 66,050 $ 78,765 $ 75,888 Liabilities: Policyholders’ account balances—investment contracts $ 0 $ 40,455 $ 56,554 $ 97,009 $ 96,233 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 0 8,357 0 8,357 8,357 Cash collateral for loaned securities 0 4,052 0 4,052 4,052 Short-term debt 0 970 0 970 969 Long-term debt(4) 1,346 16,537 3,408 21,291 19,608 Other liabilities 0 4,975 684 5,659 5,659 Separate account liabilities—investment contracts 0 64,720 32,567 97,287 97,287 Total liabilities $ 1,346 $ 140,066 $ 93,213 $ 234,625 $ 232,165 December 31, 2015(1) Fair Value Carrying Amount(2) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Total (in millions) Assets: Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity(3) $ 0 $ 1,543 $ 1,081 $ 2,624 $ 2,308 Commercial mortgage and other loans 0 533 51,046 51,579 50,285 Policy loans 0 0 11,657 11,657 11,657 Short-term investments 0 617 1 618 618 Cash and cash equivalents 2,832 572 0 3,404 3,404 Accrued investment income 0 3,110 0 3,110 3,110 Other assets 136 2,334 652 3,122 3,122 Total assets $ 2,968 $ 8,709 $ 64,437 $ 76,114 $ 74,504 Liabilities: Policyholders’ account balances—investment contracts $ 0 $ 39,314 $ 54,957 $ 94,271 $ 93,937 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 0 7,882 0 7,882 7,882 Cash collateral for loaned securities 0 3,496 0 3,496 3,496 Short-term debt 0 1,221 0 1,221 1,216 Long-term debt(4)(5) 1,328 16,540 3,433 21,301 19,594 Other liabilities 0 5,344 695 6,039 6,039 Separate account liabilities—investment contracts 0 69,978 32,267 102,245 102,245 Total liabilities $ 1,328 $ 143,775 $ 91,352 $ 236,455 $ 234,409 __________ (1) As discussed in Note 2, the Company adopted ASU 2015-07, effective January 1, 2016, which resulted in the exclusion of certain other long-term investments from the fair value hierarchy. The guidance was required to be applied retrospectively, and therefore, prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the fair values of these cost method investments were $1,751 million and $1,653 million , respectively, which had been previously classified in level 3 at December 31, 2015. The carrying value of these investments were $1,548 million and $1,563 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. (2) Carrying values presented herein differ from those in the Company’s Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position because certain items within the respective financial statement captions are not considered financial instruments or out of scope under authoritative guidance relating to disclosures of the fair value of financial instruments. Financial statement captions excluded from the above table are not considered financial instruments. (3) Excludes notes with fair value and carrying amount of $3,990 million as of March 31, 2016, and $4,081 million and $3,850 million , respectively, as of December 31, 2015, which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. (4) Includes notes with fair value and carrying amount of $5,040 million as of March 31, 2016, and $5,120 million and $4,889 million , respectively, as of December 31, 2015, which have been offset with the associated payables under a netting agreement. (5) Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-03.

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value	The table below provides a summary of the gross notional amount and fair value of derivatives contracts by the primary underlying, excluding embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables. Many derivative instruments contain multiple underlyings. The fair value amounts below represent the gross fair value of derivative contracts prior to taking into account the netting effects of master netting agreements, cash collateral held with the same counterparty and NPR. This netting impact results in total derivative assets of $2,209 million and $2,728 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, and total derivative liabilities of $443 million and $40 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, reflected in the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Primary Underlying/Instrument Type March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Gross Fair Value Gross Fair Value Notional(1) Assets Liabilities Notional(1) Assets Liabilities (in millions) Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Interest Rate Interest Rate Swaps $ 1,398 $ 20 $ (168 ) $ 1,431 $ 20 $ (148 ) Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Forwards 348 13 (3 ) 323 7 (1 ) Currency/Interest Rate Foreign Currency Swaps 12,788 1,297 (75 ) 12,739 1,592 (5 ) Total Qualifying Hedges $ 14,534 $ 1,330 $ (246 ) $ 14,493 $ 1,619 $ (154 ) Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Interest Rate Interest Rate Swaps $ 173,815 $ 15,990 $ (6,230 ) $ 173,091 $ 10,161 $ (4,232 ) Interest Rate Futures 32,370 39 (4 ) 28,209 11 (3 ) Interest Rate Options 22,766 625 (117 ) 40,056 387 (196 ) Interest Rate Forwards 78 0 0 86 0 0 Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Forwards 17,257 664 (209 ) 17,400 311 (113 ) Foreign Currency Options 93 1 0 93 0 0 Currency/Interest Rate Foreign Currency Swaps 11,598 1,062 (303 ) 11,607 1,404 (238 ) Credit Credit Default Swaps 1,815 2 (87 ) 1,839 3 (53 ) Equity Equity Futures 1,787 3 0 249 2 0 Equity Options 55,503 144 (102 ) 48,958 159 (118 ) Total Return Swaps 18,843 59 (722 ) 18,804 128 (209 ) Commodity Commodity Futures 79 0 0 80 0 0 Synthetic GICs 73,978 7 0 72,585 7 0 Total Non-Qualifying Derivatives(2) $ 409,982 $ 18,596 $ (7,774 ) $ 413,057 $ 12,573 $ (5,162 ) Total Derivatives(3) $ 424,516 $ 19,926 $ (8,020 ) $ 427,550 $ 14,192 $ (5,316 ) __________ (1) Notional amounts are presented on a gross basis and include derivatives used to offset existing positions. (2) Based on notional amounts, most of the Company’s derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting as follows: derivatives that economically hedge embedded derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting because changes in the fair value of the embedded derivatives are already recorded in net income, derivatives that are utilized as macro hedges of the Company’s exposure to various risks typically do not qualify for hedge accounting because they do not meet the criteria required under portfolio hedge accounting rules, and synthetic GICs, which are product standalone derivatives, do not qualify as hedging instruments under hedge accounting rules. (3) Excludes embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables which contain multiple underlyings. The fair value of these embedded derivatives was a net liability of $11,020 million and $8,408 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, primarily included in “Future policy benefits.”
Offsetting of Financial Assets	The following table presents recognized derivative instruments (excluding embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables), and repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements that are offset in the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and/or are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. March 31, 2016 Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments/ Collateral(1) Net Amount (in millions) Offsetting of Financial Assets: Derivatives(1) $ 19,813 $ (17,717 ) $ 2,096 $ (1,001 ) $ 1,095 Securities purchased under agreement to resell 909 0 909 (909 ) 0 Total assets $ 20,722 $ (17,717 ) $ 3,005 $ (1,910 ) $ 1,095 Offsetting of Financial Liabilities: Derivatives(1) $ 8,005 $ (7,577 ) $ 428 $ (180 ) $ 248 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 8,357 0 8,357 (8,357 ) 0 Total liabilities $ 16,362 $ (7,577 ) $ 8,785 $ (8,537 ) $ 248 December 31, 2015 Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Net Amount (in millions) Offsetting of Financial Assets: Derivatives(1) $ 14,028 $ (11,457 ) $ 2,571 $ (1,296 ) $ 1,275 Securities purchased under agreement to resell 776 0 776 (776 ) 0 Total assets $ 14,804 $ (11,457 ) $ 3,347 $ (2,072 ) $ 1,275 Offsetting of Financial Liabilities: Derivatives(1) $ 5,310 $ (5,276 ) $ 34 $ (14 ) $ 20 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 7,882 0 7,882 (7,882 ) 0 Total liabilities $ 13,192 $ (5,276 ) $ 7,916 $ (7,896 ) $ 20 __________ (1) Amounts exclude the excess of collateral received/pledged from/to the counterparty.
Offsetting of Financial Liabilities	The following table presents recognized derivative instruments (excluding embedded derivatives and associated reinsurance recoverables), and repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements that are offset in the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and/or are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. March 31, 2016 Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments/ Collateral(1) Net Amount (in millions) Offsetting of Financial Assets: Derivatives(1) $ 19,813 $ (17,717 ) $ 2,096 $ (1,001 ) $ 1,095 Securities purchased under agreement to resell 909 0 909 (909 ) 0 Total assets $ 20,722 $ (17,717 ) $ 3,005 $ (1,910 ) $ 1,095 Offsetting of Financial Liabilities: Derivatives(1) $ 8,005 $ (7,577 ) $ 428 $ (180 ) $ 248 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 8,357 0 8,357 (8,357 ) 0 Total liabilities $ 16,362 $ (7,577 ) $ 8,785 $ (8,537 ) $ 248 December 31, 2015 Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Net Amount (in millions) Offsetting of Financial Assets: Derivatives(1) $ 14,028 $ (11,457 ) $ 2,571 $ (1,296 ) $ 1,275 Securities purchased under agreement to resell 776 0 776 (776 ) 0 Total assets $ 14,804 $ (11,457 ) $ 3,347 $ (2,072 ) $ 1,275 Offsetting of Financial Liabilities: Derivatives(1) $ 5,310 $ (5,276 ) $ 34 $ (14 ) $ 20 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 7,882 0 7,882 (7,882 ) 0 Total liabilities $ 13,192 $ (5,276 ) $ 7,916 $ (7,896 ) $ 20 __________ (1) Amounts exclude the excess of collateral received/pledged from/to the counterparty.
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance	The following table provides the financial statement classification and impact of derivatives used in qualifying and non-qualifying hedge relationships, excluding the offset of the hedged item in an effective hedge relationship. Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Realized Net Other Interest Interest AOCI(1) (in millions) Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Fair value hedges Interest Rate $ (14 ) $ (9 ) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Currency 11 0 0 0 0 0 Total fair value hedges (3 ) (9 ) 0 0 0 0 Cash flow hedges Interest Rate 0 0 0 (1 ) 0 (8 ) Currency/Interest Rate 0 28 (9 ) 0 0 (261 ) Total cash flow hedges 0 28 (9 ) (1 ) 0 (269 ) Net investment hedges Currency 0 0 0 0 0 (8 ) Currency/Interest Rate 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total net investment hedges 0 0 0 0 0 (8 ) Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Interest Rate 4,490 0 0 0 0 0 Currency 499 0 (1 ) 0 0 0 Currency/Interest Rate (489 ) 0 (1 ) 0 0 0 Credit (16 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Equity (227 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Commodity 0 0 0 0 0 0 Embedded Derivatives (2,319 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Total non-qualifying hedges 1,938 0 (2 ) 0 0 0 Total $ 1,935 $ 19 $ (11 ) $ (1 ) $ 0 $ (277 ) Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Net Investment Income Other Income Interest Expense Interest Credited to Policyholders’ Account Balances AOCI(1) (in millions) Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Fair value hedges Interest Rate $ (5 ) $ (12 ) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Currency 19 0 0 0 0 0 Total fair value hedges 14 (12 ) 0 0 0 0 Cash flow hedges Interest Rate 0 0 0 (1 ) 0 (4 ) Currency/Interest Rate 0 11 103 0 0 803 Total cash flow hedges 0 11 103 (1 ) 0 799 Net investment hedges Currency (4 ) 0 0 0 0 10 Currency/Interest Rate 0 0 0 0 0 7 Total net investment hedges (4 ) 0 0 0 0 17 Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: Interest Rate 2,712 0 0 0 0 0 Currency 111 0 0 0 0 0 Currency/Interest Rate 433 0 4 0 0 0 Credit (7 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Equity (480 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Commodity 0 0 0 0 0 0 Embedded Derivatives (1,036 ) 0 0 0 0 0 Total non-qualifying hedges 1,733 0 4 0 0 0 Total $ 1,743 $ (1 ) $ 107 $ (1 ) $ 0 $ 816 __________ (1) Amounts deferred in AOCI.
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Taxes	Presented below is a rollforward of current period cash flow hedges in AOCI before taxes: (in millions) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 1,165 Net deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges from January 1 to March 31, 2016 (248 ) Amount reclassified into current period earnings (21 ) Balance, March 31, 2016 $ 896

Commitments and Guarantees, C35

Commitments and Guarantees, Contingent Liabilities and Litigation and Regulatory Matters (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Securities Lending Transactions
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Commitments and Guarantees	Indemnification of Securities Lending Transactions March 31, December 31, (in millions) Indemnification provided to mutual fund, trust fund, and insurance company separate account clients for securities lending $ 20,285 $ 15,084 Fair value of related collateral associated with above indemnifications $ 20,758 $ 15,508 Accrued liability associated with guarantee $ 0 $ 0
Asset Values
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Commitments and Guarantees	Guarantees of Asset Values March 31, December 31, (in millions) Guaranteed value of third parties’ assets $ 73,978 $ 72,585 Fair value of collateral supporting these assets $ 75,669 $ 73,634 Asset associated with guarantee, carried at fair value $ 7 $ 7
Credit Enhancements
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Commitments and Guarantees	Guarantees of Credit Enhancements March 31, December 31, (in millions) Guarantees of credit enhancements of debt instruments associated with commercial real estate assets $ 8 $ 24 Fair value of collateral that secure the guarantee $ 8 $ 25 Accrued liability associated with guarantee $ 0 $ 0
Serviced Mortgage Loans
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Commitments and Guarantees	Indemnification of Serviced Mortgage Loans March 31, December 31, (in millions) Maximum exposure under indemnification agreements for mortgage loans serviced by the Company $ 1,209 $ 1,200 First-loss exposure portion of above $ 373 $ 371 Accrued liability associated with guarantees $ 12 $ 14
Guarantee Type, Other
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Commitments and Guarantees	Other Guarantees March 31, December 31, (in millions) Other guarantees where amount can be determined $ 329 $ 324 Accrued liability for other guarantees and indemnifications $ 4 $ 4
Commercial mortgage and other loans
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Commitments and Guarantees	Commercial Mortgage Loan Commitments March 31, December 31, (in millions) Total outstanding mortgage loan commitments $ 2,662 $ 2,272 Portion of commitment where prearrangement to sell to investor exists $ 652 $ 721
Investments Excluding Commercial Mortgage Loans
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Commitments and Guarantees	Commitments to Purchase Investments (excluding Commercial Mortgage Loans) March 31, December 31, (in millions) Expected to be funded from the general account and other operations outside the separate accounts(1) $ 3,701 $ 3,787 Expected to be funded from separate accounts $ 136 $ 92 __________ (1) Includes a remaining commitment of $152 million at both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , related to the Company’s agreement to co-invest with the Fosun Group (“Fosun”) in a private equity fund, managed by Fosun, for the Chinese marketplace.

Business and Basis of Present36

Business and Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016division
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of divisions	4

Significant Accounting Polici37

Significant Accounting Policies and Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Decrease in Other assets	[1],[2]	$ (14,822)		$ (14,225)
Decrease in Long-term debt	[1]	(19,608)		(19,594)
Decrease in Total assets		(772,995)		(757,255)
Decrease in Total investments		(432,420)		(417,192)
Decrease in Total liabilities		(723,730)		(715,332)
Decrease in Notes issued by consolidated variable interest entities	[2]	(2,946)		(8,597)
Decrease in Noncontrolling interests		(23)		(33)
Increase to Total Prudential Financial, Inc. equity		$ 49,265		41,923	$ 45,574	$ 42,349
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Decrease in Other assets				133
Decrease in Long-term debt				$ 133
Accounting Standards Update 2015-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Decrease in Total assets			$ 5,500
Decrease in Total investments			5,100
Decrease in Total liabilities			5,500
Decrease in Notes issued by consolidated variable interest entities			5,100
Decrease in Noncontrolling interests			30
Increase to Total Prudential Financial, Inc. equity			7
Accounting Standards Update 2014-13
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Decrease in Total liabilities			4
Increase to Total Prudential Financial, Inc. equity			$ 4
[1]	Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-03. See Note 2 for additional information.
[2]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Detai

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - 1 months ended Mar. 31, 2016 - AFP Habitat $ in Millions	USD ($)	CLP / shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of shares acquired		40.00%
Acquisition Price per Share (Chilean pesos per share) | CLP / shares		CLP 899.90
Cash paid for business acquisition | $	$ 532

Investments (Fixed Maturities a

Investments (Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities Excluding Investments Classified as Trading) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		$ 278,000	$ 265,416
Fair Value	[1]	314,529	290,323
OTTI in AOCI		(481)	(459)
Amortized Cost		7,026	6,847
Fair Value		9,400	9,274
Amortized Cost	[1]	2,411	2,308
Fair Value		2,841	2,624
Net unrealized gains on impaired available for sale securities relating to changes in value of securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date		680	693
Net unrealized gains on impaired held to maturity securities (less than)		1	1
Prudential Netting Agreement
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		3,990	3,850
Fair Value		3,990	4,081
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
OTTI in AOCI		0	0
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
OTTI in AOCI		0	0
Foreign government bonds
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
OTTI in AOCI		0	1
U.S. corporate public securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
OTTI in AOCI		(12)	(3)
U.S. corporate private securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
OTTI in AOCI		(17)	0
Foreign corporate public securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
OTTI in AOCI		(4)	0
Foreign corporate private securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
OTTI in AOCI		0	0
Asset-backed securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
OTTI in AOCI		(444)	(452)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
OTTI in AOCI		(1)	(1)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
OTTI in AOCI		(3)	(4)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		278,000	265,416
Gross Unrealized Gains		39,278	29,240
Gross Unrealized Losses		2,749	4,333
Fair Value		314,529	290,323
Amortized Cost		2,411	2,308
Gross Unrealized Gains		432	316
Gross Unrealized Losses		2	0
Fair Value		2,841	2,624
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | Prudential Netting Agreement
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		1,050	1,050
Fair Value		1,050	1,039
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		17,364	14,992
Gross Unrealized Gains		4,681	3,544
Gross Unrealized Losses		1	19
Fair Value		22,044	18,517
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		8,262	8,089
Gross Unrealized Gains		1,022	747
Gross Unrealized Losses		8	41
Fair Value		9,276	8,795
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | Foreign government bonds
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		77,878	71,849
Gross Unrealized Gains		18,662	12,011
Gross Unrealized Losses		64	147
Fair Value		96,476	83,713
Amortized Cost		872	816
Gross Unrealized Gains		297	196
Gross Unrealized Losses		0	0
Fair Value		1,169	1,012
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | U.S. corporate public securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		74,007	70,979
Gross Unrealized Gains		7,661	6,344
Gross Unrealized Losses		1,063	1,955
Fair Value		80,605	75,368
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | U.S. corporate private securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		28,604	28,525
Gross Unrealized Gains		2,318	2,278
Gross Unrealized Losses		310	359
Fair Value		30,612	30,444
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | Foreign corporate public securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		26,566	26,354
Gross Unrealized Gains		3,162	2,821
Gross Unrealized Losses		379	621
Fair Value		29,349	28,554
Amortized Cost		663	625
Gross Unrealized Gains		67	62
Gross Unrealized Losses		2	0
Fair Value		728	687
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | Foreign corporate private securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		19,570	19,393
Gross Unrealized Gains		797	739
Gross Unrealized Losses		719	994
Fair Value		19,648	19,138
Amortized Cost		84	78
Gross Unrealized Gains		4	4
Gross Unrealized Losses		0	0
Fair Value		88	82
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | Asset-backed securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		10,577	10,121
Gross Unrealized Gains		164	226
Gross Unrealized Losses		196	121
Fair Value		10,545	10,226
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		10,550	10,337
Gross Unrealized Gains		461	195
Gross Unrealized Losses		7	70
Fair Value		11,004	10,462
Amortized Cost		22	33
Gross Unrealized Gains		0	1
Gross Unrealized Losses		0	0
Fair Value		22	34
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		4,622	4,777
Gross Unrealized Gains		350	335
Gross Unrealized Losses		2	6
Fair Value		4,970	5,106
Amortized Cost		770	756
Gross Unrealized Gains		64	53
Gross Unrealized Losses		0	0
Fair Value		834	809
Equity securities, available-for-sale
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized Gains		2,490	2,570
Gross Unrealized Losses		116	143
Amortized Cost		7,026	6,847
Fair Value		$ 9,400	$ 9,274
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.

Investments (Amortized Cost and

Investments (Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Fixed Maturities by Contractual Maturities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Available for Sale Amortized Cost
Due in one year or less		$ 14,423
Due after one year through five years		49,178
Due after five years through ten years		56,420
Due after ten years		132,230
Total		278,000	$ 265,416
Available for Sale Securities Fair Value
Due in one year or less		15,147
Due after one year through five years		53,605
Due after five years through ten years		62,024
Due after ten years		157,234
Fair Value	[1]	314,529	290,323
Held to Maturity Securities Amortized Cost
Due in one year or less		7
Due after one year through five years		71
Due after five years through ten years		673
Due after ten years		868
Fair Value	[1]	2,411	2,308
Held to Maturity Securities Fair Value
Due in one year or less		7
Due after one year through five years		75
Due after five years through ten years		738
Due after ten years		1,165
Total		2,841	2,624
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Available for Sale Amortized Cost
Total		278,000	265,416
Available for Sale Securities Fair Value
Fair Value		314,529	290,323
Held to Maturity Securities Amortized Cost
Fair Value		2,411	2,308
Held to Maturity Securities Fair Value
Total		2,841	2,624
Prudential Netting Agreement
Held to Maturity Securities Amortized Cost
Fair Value		3,990	3,850
Held to Maturity Securities Fair Value
Total		3,990	4,081
Prudential Netting Agreement | Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Available for Sale Amortized Cost
Total		1,050	1,050
Available for Sale Securities Fair Value
Fair Value		1,050	1,039
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Available for Sale Amortized Cost
Debt Maturities, without single maturity date		10,550
Available for Sale Securities Fair Value
Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date		11,004
Held to Maturity Securities Amortized Cost
Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date		22
Held to Maturity Securities Fair Value
Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date		22
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Available for Sale Amortized Cost
Debt Maturities, without single maturity date		4,622
Available for Sale Securities Fair Value
Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date		4,970
Held to Maturity Securities Amortized Cost
Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date		770
Held to Maturity Securities Fair Value
Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date		834
Asset-backed securities
Available for Sale Amortized Cost
Debt Maturities, without single maturity date		10,577
Available for Sale Securities Fair Value
Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date		10,545
Held to Maturity Securities Amortized Cost
Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date		0
Held to Maturity Securities Fair Value
Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date		0
Asset-backed securities | Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Available for Sale Amortized Cost
Total		10,577	10,121
Available for Sale Securities Fair Value
Fair Value		$ 10,545	$ 10,226
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.

Investments (Fixed Maturities P

Investments (Fixed Maturities Proceeds) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Fixed maturity and equity security impairments
Net writedowns for other-than-temporary impairment losses on fixed maturities recognized in earnings	$ (126)	$ (8)
Writedowns for impairments on equity securities	(11)	(6)
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Proceeds from sales	5,122	7,418
Proceeds from maturities/repayments	4,037	5,095
Gross investment gains from sales, prepayments and maturities	295	532
Gross investment losses from sales and maturities	(242)	(56)
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity
Gross investment gains from prepayments	0	0
Proceeds from maturities/repayments	50	60
Equity securities, available-for-sale
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Gross investment gains from sales, prepayments and maturities	110	153
Gross investment losses from sales and maturities	(71)	(26)
Equity securities, available-for-sale
Proceeds from sales	$ 941	$ 989

Investments (Credit Losses Reco

Investments (Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings on Fixed Maturity Securities Held by the Company) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Credit losses recognized in earnings on fixed maturity securities
Balance, beginning of period	$ 532	$ 781
Credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities which matured, paid down, prepaid or were sold during the period	(10)	(13)
Credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities impaired to fair value during the period	(2)	(1)
Credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities not previously impaired	20	2
Additional credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously impaired	0	0
Increases due to the passage of time on previously recorded credit losses	5	7
Accretion of credit loss impairments previously recognized due to an increase in cash flows expected to be collected	(2)	(3)
Balance, end of period	$ 543	$ 773

Investments (Trading Account As

Investments (Trading Account Assets Supporting Insurance Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Major Types Of Investment Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		$ 20,850	$ 20,164
Fair Value	[1]	21,447	20,522
Fixed Maturities
Major Types Of Investment Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		18,869	18,369
Fair Value		19,350	18,503
Equity securities
Major Types Of Investment Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		1,093	1,030
Fair Value		1,209	1,254
Short-term investments and cash equivalents
Major Types Of Investment Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		888	765
Fair Value		888	765
Corporate securities | Fixed Maturities
Major Types Of Investment Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		13,142	12,797
Fair Value		13,450	12,851
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | Fixed Maturities
Major Types Of Investment Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		1,865	1,860
Fair Value		1,922	1,862
Residential mortgage-backed securities | Fixed Maturities
Major Types Of Investment Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		1,356	1,411
Fair Value		1,393	1,428
Asset-backed securities | Fixed Maturities
Major Types Of Investment Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		1,378	1,295
Fair Value		1,377	1,299
Foreign government bonds | Fixed Maturities
Major Types Of Investment Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		738	680
Fair Value		773	694
U.S. government authorities and agencies and obligations of U.S. states | Fixed Maturities
Major Types Of Investment Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		390	326
Fair Value		$ 435	$ 369
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.

Investments (Narrative) (Detail

Investments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments [Abstract]
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) from trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities	$ 239,000,000	$ 10,000,000
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) from other trading account assets	24,000,000	$ (52,000,000)
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Net carrying value of commercial loans held for sale	286,000,000		$ 274,000,000
Acquired	0
Sold	0
Troubled Debt Restructuring Commitment To Borrowers	0		0
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Private Debt Commitments	0		22,000,000
Gross unrealized losses related to high or highest quality securities	2,039,000,000		3,750,000,000
Gross unrealized losses related to other than high or highest quality securities	712,000,000		583,000,000
Twelve months or more Unrealized Losses	1,666,000,000		1,802,000,000
Gross unrealized losses representing declines in value of greater than 20%	26,000,000		19,000,000
Gross unrealized losses in a continuous loss position for less than six months	$ 25,000,000		$ 19,000,000
California
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loan, concentration percentage	27.00%
New York
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loan, concentration percentage	9.00%
Texas
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loan, concentration percentage	9.00%
Europe
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loan, concentration percentage	4.00%
Asia
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loan, concentration percentage	1.00%

Investments (Other Trading Acco

Investments (Other Trading Account Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 8,052	$ 14,458
Investments excluding derivative instruments
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	6,248	12,176
Fair Value	5,999	11,903
Derivative instruments
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value	2,053	2,555
Other
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	5	12
Fair Value	5	15
Fixed Maturities
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	5,250	11,132
Fair Value	4,923	10,764
Equity securities
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	967	1,006
Fair Value	1,045	1,098
Short-term investments and cash equivalents
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	26	26
Fair Value	$ 26	$ 26

Investments (Concentrations of

Investments (Concentrations of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments in Japanese government and government agency securities:
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 60,608	$ 55,172
Fair Value	74,847	63,434
Investments in Japanese government and government agency securities: | Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	59,184	53,851
Fair Value	73,099	61,911
Investments in Japanese government and government agency securities: | Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	850	796
Fair Value	1,141	988
Investments in Japanese government and government agency securities: | Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	541	492
Fair Value	573	502
Investments in Japanese government and government agency securities: | Other trading account assets
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	33	33
Fair Value	34	33
Investments in Japanese government and government agency securities: | Short-term investments
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Fair Value	0	0
Investments in Japanese government and government agency securities: | Cash equivalents
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Fair Value	0	0
Investments in South Korean government and government agency securities:
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	7,541	7,235
Fair Value	10,012	9,277
Investments in South Korean government and government agency securities: | Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	7,490	7,191
Fair Value	9,960	9,233
Investments in South Korean government and government agency securities: | Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Fair Value	0	0
Investments in South Korean government and government agency securities: | Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	44	44
Fair Value	45	44
Investments in South Korean government and government agency securities: | Other trading account assets
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	7	0
Fair Value	7	0
Investments in South Korean government and government agency securities: | Short-term investments
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Fair Value	0	0
Investments in South Korean government and government agency securities: | Cash equivalents
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0	0
Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0

Investments (Commercial Mortgag

Investments (Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type		$ 49,255	$ 49,046
Valuation allowance		(89)	(99)
Total net commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type		49,166	48,947
Total other loans		1,641	1,625
Valuation allowance		(9)	(13)
Total net other loans		1,632	1,612
Total commercial mortgage and other loans	[1]	$ 50,798	$ 50,559
% of Total		100.00%	100.00%
Commercial Mortgage Loans
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type		$ 46,413	$ 46,187
% of Total		94.20%	94.20%
Uncollateralized loans
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total other loans		$ 1,022	$ 1,012
Residential property loans
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total other loans		307	301
Other collateralized loans
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total other loans		312	312
Office
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type		$ 11,517	$ 11,226
% of Total		23.40%	22.90%
Retail
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type		$ 8,493	$ 8,917
% of Total		17.20%	18.20%
Apartments/Multi-Family
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type		$ 12,493	$ 12,034
% of Total		25.40%	24.50%
Industrial
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type		$ 7,703	$ 7,775
% of Total		15.60%	15.90%
Hospitality
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type		$ 2,396	$ 2,513
% of Total		4.90%	5.10%
Other
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type		$ 3,811	$ 3,722
% of Total		7.70%	7.60%
Agricultural property loans
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans by property type		$ 2,842	$ 2,859
% of Total		5.80%	5.80%
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.

Investments (Allowance for Loss

Investments (Allowance for Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of year	$ 112	$ 119
Addition to (release of) allowance for losses	(15)	(7)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0	0
Change in foreign exchange	1	0
Total ending balance	98	112
Commercial Mortgage Loans
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of year	97	104
Addition to (release of) allowance for losses	(10)	(7)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0	0
Change in foreign exchange	0	0
Total ending balance	87	97
Agricultural Property Loans
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of year	2	1
Addition to (release of) allowance for losses	0	1
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0	0
Change in foreign exchange	0	0
Total ending balance	2	2
Residential Property Loans
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of year	3	5
Addition to (release of) allowance for losses	0	(2)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0	0
Change in foreign exchange	0	0
Total ending balance	3	3
Other Collateralized Loans
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of year	0	0
Addition to (release of) allowance for losses	0	0
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0	0
Change in foreign exchange	0	0
Total ending balance	0	0
Uncollateralized Loans
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of year	10	9
Addition to (release of) allowance for losses	(5)	1
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0	0
Change in foreign exchange	1	0
Total ending balance	$ 6	$ 10

Investments (Allowance for Cred

Investments (Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$ 1	$ 1
Collectively evaluated for impairment	97	111
Total ending balance	98	112
Recorded Investment:
Gross of reserves: individually evaluated for impairment	128	121
Gross of reserves: collectively evaluated for impairment	50,768	50,550
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	50,896	50,671
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Total ending balance	0	0
Recorded Investment:
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment	1	1
Collectively evaluated for impairment	86	96
Total ending balance	87	97
Recorded Investment:
Gross of reserves: individually evaluated for impairment	100	111
Gross of reserves: collectively evaluated for impairment	46,313	46,076
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	46,413	46,187
Commercial Mortgage Loans | Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Total ending balance	0	0
Recorded Investment:
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	0	0
Agricultural Property Loans
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	2	2
Total ending balance	2	2
Recorded Investment:
Gross of reserves: individually evaluated for impairment	26	8
Gross of reserves: collectively evaluated for impairment	2,816	2,851
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	2,842	2,859
Agricultural Property Loans | Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Total ending balance	0	0
Recorded Investment:
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	0	0
Residential Property Loans
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3	3
Total ending balance	3	3
Recorded Investment:
Gross of reserves: individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Gross of reserves: collectively evaluated for impairment	307	301
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	307	301
Residential Property Loans | Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Total ending balance	0	0
Recorded Investment:
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	0	0
Other Collateralized Loans
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	0	0
Total ending balance	0	0
Recorded Investment:
Gross of reserves: individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Gross of reserves: collectively evaluated for impairment	312	312
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	312	312
Other Collateralized Loans | Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Total ending balance	0	0
Recorded Investment:
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	0	0
Uncollateralized Loans
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	6	10
Total ending balance	6	10
Recorded Investment:
Gross of reserves: individually evaluated for impairment	2	2
Gross of reserves: collectively evaluated for impairment	1,020	1,010
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	1,022	1,012
Uncollateralized Loans | Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Total ending balance	0	0
Recorded Investment:
Total ending balance, gross of reserves	$ 0	$ 0

Investments (Impaired Loans) (D

Investments (Impaired Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	$ 4	$ 1
Unpaid Principal Balance	6	2
Related Allowance	1	1
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	6	54
Interest Income Recognized	0	3
Commercial mortgage loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	4	1
Unpaid Principal Balance	4	1
Related Allowance	1	1
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	5	52
Interest Income Recognized	0	3
Agricultural property loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	1	2
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
Residential property loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
Other collateralized loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
Uncollateralized loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	2	1
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
With no related allowance recorded:
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	2	1
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	1	2
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
With no related allowance recorded: | Commercial mortgage loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
With no related allowance recorded: | Agricultural property loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	1	2
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
With no related allowance recorded: | Residential property loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
With no related allowance recorded: | Other collateralized loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
With no related allowance recorded: | Uncollateralized loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	2	1
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
With an allowance recorded:
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	4	1
Unpaid Principal Balance	4	1
Related Allowance	1	1
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	5	52
Interest Income Recognized	0	3
With an allowance recorded: | Commercial mortgage loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	4	1
Unpaid Principal Balance	4	1
Related Allowance	1	1
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	5	52
Interest Income Recognized	0	3
With an allowance recorded: | Agricultural property loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
With an allowance recorded: | Residential property loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
With an allowance recorded: | Other collateralized loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
With an allowance recorded: | Uncollateralized loans
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment Before Allowance	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	$ 0	$ 0

Investments (Credit Quality Ind

Investments (Credit Quality Indicators) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	$ 50,896	$ 50,671
Greater than 1.2X | 0%-59.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	25,875	25,978
Greater than 1.2X | 0%-59.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	2,540	2,587
Greater than 1.2X | 0%-59.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	28,415	28,565
Greater than 1.2X | 60%-69.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	12,355	12,191
Greater than 1.2X | 60%-69.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	183	185
Greater than 1.2X | 60%-69.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	12,538	12,376
Greater than 1.2X | 70%-79.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	6,007	5,668
Greater than 1.2X | 70%-79.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	0	0
Greater than 1.2X | 70%-79.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	6,007	5,668
Greater than 1.2X | Greater than 80% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	128	119
Greater than 1.2X | Greater than 80% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	0	0
Greater than 1.2X | Greater than 80% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	128	119
Greater than 1.2X | Total | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	44,365	43,956
Greater than 1.2X | Total | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	2,723	2,772
Greater than 1.2X | Total | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	47,088	46,728
1.0X to 1.2X | 0%-59.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	458	515
1.0X to 1.2X | 0%-59.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	116	84
1.0X to 1.2X | 0%-59.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	574	599
1.0X to 1.2X | 60%-69.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	559	395
1.0X to 1.2X | 60%-69.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	0	0
1.0X to 1.2X | 60%-69.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	559	395
1.0X to 1.2X | 70%-79.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	289	500
1.0X to 1.2X | 70%-79.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	0	0
1.0X to 1.2X | 70%-79.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	289	500
1.0X to 1.2X | Greater than 80% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	155	151
1.0X to 1.2X | Greater than 80% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	0	0
1.0X to 1.2X | Greater than 80% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	155	151
1.0X to 1.2X | Total | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	1,461	1,561
1.0X to 1.2X | Total | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	116	84
1.0X to 1.2X | Total | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	1,577	1,645
Less than 1.0X | 0%-59.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	212	207
Less than 1.0X | 0%-59.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	3	3
Less than 1.0X | 0%-59.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	215	210
Less than 1.0X | 60%-69.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	290	234
Less than 1.0X | 60%-69.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	0	0
Less than 1.0X | 60%-69.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	290	234
Less than 1.0X | 70%-79.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	59	97
Less than 1.0X | 70%-79.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	0	0
Less than 1.0X | 70%-79.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	59	97
Less than 1.0X | Greater than 80% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	26	132
Less than 1.0X | Greater than 80% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	0	0
Less than 1.0X | Greater than 80% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	26	132
Less than 1.0X | Total | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	587	670
Less than 1.0X | Total | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	3	3
Less than 1.0X | Total | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	590	673
Total | 0%-59.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	26,545	26,700
Total | 0%-59.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	2,659	2,674
Total | 0%-59.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	29,204	29,374
Total | 60%-69.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	13,204	12,820
Total | 60%-69.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	183	185
Total | 60%-69.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	13,387	13,005
Total | 70%-79.99% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	6,355	6,265
Total | 70%-79.99% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	0	0
Total | 70%-79.99% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	6,355	6,265
Total | Greater than 80% | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	309	402
Total | Greater than 80% | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	0	0
Total | Greater than 80% | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	309	402
Total | Total | Commercial mortgage loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	46,413	46,187
Total | Total | Agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	2,842	2,859
Total | Total | Commercial mortgage and agricultural property loans
Credit Quality Indicators [Line Items]
Recording investment gross of allowance for credit losses	$ 49,255	$ 49,046

Investments (Analysis of Past D

Investments (Analysis of Past Due Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Current	$ 50,875	$ 50,655
Total Past Due	21	16
Total Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans	50,896	50,671
Non Accrual Status	57	60
30-59 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	11	9
60-89 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	1	0
Greater Than 90 Days
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Greater Than 90 Days - Accruing	0	0
Greater Than 90 Days - Not Accruing	9	7
Commercial mortgage loans
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Current	46,409	46,187
Total Past Due	4	0
Total Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans	46,413	46,187
Non Accrual Status	48	53
Commercial mortgage loans | 30-59 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	4	0
Commercial mortgage loans | 60-89 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	0	0
Commercial mortgage loans | Greater Than 90 Days
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Greater Than 90 Days - Accruing	0	0
Greater Than 90 Days - Not Accruing	0	0
Agricultural property loans
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Current	2,839	2,856
Total Past Due	3	3
Total Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans	2,842	2,859
Non Accrual Status	3	1
Agricultural property loans | 30-59 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	0	2
Agricultural property loans | 60-89 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	0	0
Agricultural property loans | Greater Than 90 Days
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Greater Than 90 Days - Accruing	0	0
Greater Than 90 Days - Not Accruing	3	1
Residential property loans
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Current	293	288
Total Past Due	14	13
Total Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans	307	301
Non Accrual Status	6	6
Residential property loans | 30-59 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	7	7
Residential property loans | 60-89 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	1	0
Residential property loans | Greater Than 90 Days
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Greater Than 90 Days - Accruing	0	0
Greater Than 90 Days - Not Accruing	6	6
Other collateralized loans
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Current	312	312
Total Past Due	0	0
Total Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans	312	312
Non Accrual Status	0	0
Other collateralized loans | 30-59 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	0	0
Other collateralized loans | 60-89 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	0	0
Other collateralized loans | Greater Than 90 Days
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Greater Than 90 Days - Accruing	0	0
Greater Than 90 Days - Not Accruing	0	0
Uncollateralized loans
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Current	1,022	1,012
Total Past Due	0	0
Total Commercial Mortgage and Other Loans	1,022	1,012
Non Accrual Status	0	0
Uncollateralized loans | 30-59 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	0	0
Uncollateralized loans | 60-89 Days Past Due
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Past Due	0	0
Uncollateralized loans | Greater Than 90 Days
Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value [Line Items]
Greater Than 90 Days - Accruing	0	0
Greater Than 90 Days - Not Accruing	$ 0	$ 0

Investments (Net Investment Inc

Investments (Net Investment Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Gross investment income	$ 3,848	$ 3,969
Less: investment expenses	(178)	(200)
Net investment income	3,670	3,769
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Gross investment income	2,623	2,582
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Gross investment income	51	48
Equity securities, available-for-sale
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Gross investment income	79	96
Trading account assets
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Gross investment income	254	287
Commercial mortgage and other loans
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Gross investment income	555	545
Policy loans
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Gross investment income	154	154
Short-term investments
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Gross investment income	33	13
Other long-term investments
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Gross investment income	$ 99	$ 244

Investments (Realized Investmen

Investments (Realized Investment Gains Losses Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Gain Loss On Investments [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	$ 1,881	$ 2,361
Fixed maturities
Schedule Of Gain Loss On Investments [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(73)	468
Equity securities
Schedule Of Gain Loss On Investments [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	28	121
Commercial mortgage and other loans
Schedule Of Gain Loss On Investments [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	27	11
Investment real estate
Schedule Of Gain Loss On Investments [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	25
Joint ventures and limited partnerships
Schedule Of Gain Loss On Investments [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(41)	(5)
Derivatives
Schedule Of Gain Loss On Investments [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	1,944	1,738
Other
Schedule Of Gain Loss On Investments [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	$ (4)	$ 3

Investments (Net Unrealized Gai

Investments (Net Unrealized Gains Losses on Investments by Asset Class) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments	$ 39,783	$ 28,474
Net unrealized losses on held to maturity securities transferred from available-for-sale	0
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments	896	1,165
Fixed maturities | Available-for-sale
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments	36,330	24,673
Fixed maturities | Fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments	199	234
Equity securities, available-for-sale | Available-for-sale
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments	2,374	2,427
Other investments
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments	$ (16)	$ (25)

Investments (Fair Value and Los

Investments (Fair Value and Losses by Investment Category and Length of Time in a Loss Position) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	$ 25,102	$ 58,994
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	1,085	2,531
Twelve months or more Fair Value	20,396	13,906
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	1,666	1,802
Total Fair Value	45,498	72,900
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	2,751	4,333
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	81	3,068
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	1	19
Twelve months or more Fair Value	7	0
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total Fair Value	88	3,068
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	1	19
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	98	1,391
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	0	40
Twelve months or more Fair Value	193	7
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	8	1
Total Fair Value	291	1,398
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	8	41
Foreign government bonds
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	527	1,925
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	12	82
Twelve months or more Fair Value	463	411
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	52	65
Total Fair Value	990	2,336
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	64	147
U.S. corporate public securities
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	7,263	24,642
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	376	1,396
Twelve months or more Fair Value	8,525	3,455
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	687	559
Total Fair Value	15,788	28,097
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	1,063	1,955
U.S. corporate private securities
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	4,880	6,996
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	227	266
Twelve months or more Fair Value	998	802
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	83	93
Total Fair Value	5,878	7,798
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	310	359
Foreign Corporate Public Securities
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	2,545	5,985
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	125	288
Twelve months or more Fair Value	2,077	1,584
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	256	333
Total Fair Value	4,622	7,569
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	381	621
Foreign Corporate Private Securities
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	4,358	6,199
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	251	340
Twelve months or more Fair Value	4,411	3,917
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	468	654
Total Fair Value	8,769	10,116
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	719	994
Asset-backed securities
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	4,587	4,342
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	90	33
Twelve months or more Fair Value	3,082	3,138
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	106	88
Total Fair Value	7,669	7,480
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	196	121
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	698	3,888
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	3	63
Twelve months or more Fair Value	485	473
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	4	7
Total Fair Value	1,183	4,361
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	7	70
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	65	558
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	0	4
Twelve months or more Fair Value	155	119
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	2	2
Total Fair Value	220	677
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	2	6
Equity securities, available-for-sale
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Less than twelve months Fair Value	1,462	1,862
Less than 12 months Gross Unrealized Losses	115	142
Twelve months or more Fair Value	6	11
Twelve months or more Gross Unrealized Losses	1	1
Total Fair Value	1,468	1,873
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	116	143
Held-to-maturity
Duration Of Unrealized Losses On Fixed Maturities Investments [Line Items]
Total Fair Value	50	0
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 2	$ 0

Investments (Repurchase Agreeme

Investments (Repurchase Agreements and Securities Lending Transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	$ 8,357	$ 7,882
Total securities lending transactions	4,052	3,496
Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	1,806	2,171
Total securities lending transactions	3,815	3,263
Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	6,190	5,458
Total securities lending transactions	237	233
30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	361	253
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	7,430	6,757
Total securities lending transactions	32	94
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	1,705	1,991
Total securities lending transactions	32	94
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	5,364	4,513
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	361	253
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	10	4
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	10	4
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Foreign government bonds
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	199	0
Foreign government bonds | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	199	0
Foreign government bonds | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Foreign government bonds | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Foreign government bonds | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
U.S. corporate public securities
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	12	11
Total securities lending transactions	2,113	1,487
U.S. corporate public securities | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	12	11
Total securities lending transactions	2,038	1,401
U.S. corporate public securities | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	75	86
U.S. corporate public securities | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
U.S. corporate public securities | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
U.S. corporate private securities
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
U.S. corporate private securities | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
U.S. corporate private securities | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
U.S. corporate private securities | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
U.S. corporate private securities | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Foreign Corporate Public Securities
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	705	629
Foreign Corporate Public Securities | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	634	579
Foreign Corporate Public Securities | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	71	50
Foreign Corporate Public Securities | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Foreign Corporate Public Securities | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Foreign Corporate Private Securities
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Foreign Corporate Private Securities | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Foreign Corporate Private Securities | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Foreign Corporate Private Securities | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Foreign Corporate Private Securities | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Asset-backed securities
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	241
Asset-backed securities | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	241
Asset-backed securities | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Asset-backed securities | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Asset-backed securities | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	8
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	8
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	915	1,114
Total securities lending transactions	91	97
Residential mortgage-backed securities | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	89	169
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Residential mortgage-backed securities | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	826	945
Total securities lending transactions	91	97
Residential mortgage-backed securities | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Residential mortgage-backed securities | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Equity securities
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	902	936
Equity securities | Overnight & Continuous
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	902	936
Equity securities | Up to 30 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Equity securities | 30 to 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	0	0
Equity securities | Greater than 90 Days
Transfer Of Certain Financial Assets Accounted For As Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Total repurchase agreements	0	0
Total securities lending transactions	$ 0	$ 0

Variable Interest Entities (Tot

Variable Interest Entities (Total Assets of Consolidated VIEs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	$ 4,987	$ 10,253
Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs	3,064	9,271
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	41	0
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	84	0
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	0	0
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Other trading account assets
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	3,619	9,536
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Commercial mortgage and other loans
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	431	0
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Other long-term investments
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	190	0
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Cash and cash equivalents
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	142	337
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Accrued investment income
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	23	56
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Other assets
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	457	324
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Notes issued by consolidated VIEs
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs	2,946	8,597
Consolidated VIEs for Which the Company is the Investment Manager | Other liabilities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs	118	674
Other Consolidated VIEs
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	1,565	1,411
Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs	14	3
Other Consolidated VIEs | Fixed maturities, available-for-sale
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	279	179
Other Consolidated VIEs | Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	813	760
Other Consolidated VIEs | Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	10	10
Other Consolidated VIEs | Other trading account assets
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	0	0
Other Consolidated VIEs | Commercial mortgage and other loans
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	300	300
Other Consolidated VIEs | Other long-term investments
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	139	155
Other Consolidated VIEs | Cash and cash equivalents
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	1	1
Other Consolidated VIEs | Accrued investment income
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	3	3
Other Consolidated VIEs | Other assets
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	20	3
Other Consolidated VIEs | Notes issued by consolidated VIEs
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs	0	0
Other Consolidated VIEs | Other liabilities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs	14	$ 3
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets of consolidated VIEs	$ 1,212

Variable Interest Entities (Nar

Variable Interest Entities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Fair value of assets held within unconsolidated VIEs	$ 11,452,000,000	$ 5,262,000,000
Fair value of liabilities held within unconsolidated VIEs	$ 0	0
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term (greater than)	5 years
Other long-term investments | Net unrealized investment gains (losses)—all other
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Maximum exposure to loss resulting from investment in unconsolidated VIEs	$ 7,626,000,000	7,532,000,000
Other long-term investments | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary | Other trading account assets | Available-for-sale | Fixed Maturities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Maximum exposure to loss resulting from investment in unconsolidated VIEs	$ 400,000,000	$ 218,000,000

Closed Block (Narrative) (Detai

Closed Block (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Closed Block [Line Items]
Closed Block Liabilities, Policyholder Dividend Obligation	$ 5,252	$ 4,509
Excess Of Actual Cumulative Earnings Over Expected Cumulative Earnings
Closed Block [Line Items]
Closed Block Liabilities, Policyholder Dividend Obligation	1,442	1,694
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gains That Have Arisen Subsequent To Establishment Of Closed Block
Closed Block [Line Items]
Closed Block Liabilities, Policyholder Dividend Obligation	$ 3,809	$ 2,815

Closed Block (Closed Block Liab

Closed Block (Closed Block Liabilities and Assets Designated to Closed Block; Maximum Future Earnings to be Recognized) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Closed Block liabilities
Future policy benefits	$ 49,417	$ 49,538
Policyholders’ dividends payable	976	945
Policyholders’ dividend obligation	5,252	4,509
Policyholders’ account balances	5,233	5,250
Other Closed Block liabilities	4,858	4,171
Total Closed Block liabilities	65,736	64,413
Closed Block assets
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value	39,197	37,584
Other trading account assets, at fair value	295	288
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value	2,573	2,726
Commercial mortgage and other loans	9,695	9,770
Policy loans	4,763	4,790
Other long-term investments	2,942	2,921
Short-term investments	645	1,467
Total investments	60,110	59,546
Cash and cash equivalents	1,861	1,036
Accrued investment income	525	506
Other Closed Block assets	384	458
Total Closed Block assets	62,880	61,546
Excess of reported Closed Block liabilities over Closed Block assets	2,856	2,867
Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income:
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)	3,794	2,800
Allocated to policyholder dividend obligation	(3,809)	(2,815)
Future earnings to be recognized from Closed Block assets and Closed Block liabilities	$ 2,841	$ 2,852

Closed Block (Information Regar

Closed Block (Information Regarding Policyholder Dividend Obligation) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Movement in Closed Block Dividend Obligation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	$ 4,509
Impact from earnings allocable to policyholder dividend obligation	(252)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) allocated to policyholder dividend obligation	995
Balance, ending	$ 5,252

Closed Block (Closed Block Reve

Closed Block (Closed Block Revenues and Benefits and Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Revenues
Premiums	$ 622	$ 634
Net investment income	618	709
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(98)	373
Other income (loss)	(7)	3
Total Closed Block revenues	1,135	1,719
Benefits and Expenses
Policyholders’ benefits	807	821
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	33	33
Dividends to policyholders	247	764
General and administrative expenses	103	108
Total Closed Block benefits and expenses	1,190	1,726
Closed Block revenues, net of Closed Block benefits and expenses, before income taxes and discontinued operations	(55)	(7)
Income tax expense (benefit)	(66)	(18)
Closed Block revenues, net of Closed Block benefits and expenses and income taxes, before discontinued operations	11	11
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0	0
Closed Block revenues, net of Closed Block benefits and expenses, income taxes and discontinued operations	$ 11	$ 11

Equity (Common Stock Changes in

Equity (Common Stock Changes in Number of Shares Issued, Held in Treasury and Outstanding) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016shares
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	660,111,339
Balance, ending	660,111,339
Common Stock Issued
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	660,100,000
Common Stock issued	0
Common Stock acquired	0
Stock-based compensation programs	0
Balance, ending	660,100,000
Common Stock Held In Treasury
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	213,000,000
Common Stock issued	0
Common Stock acquired	5,400,000
Stock-based compensation programs	(1,400,000)
Balance, ending	217,000,000
Common Stock Outstanding
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	447,100,000
Common Stock issued	0
Common Stock acquired	(5,400,000)
Stock-based compensation programs	1,400,000
Balance, ending	443,100,000

Equity (Narrative) (Details)

Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions	Jan. 02, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 01, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cost of Treasury Stock Acquired		$ 357,000,000	$ 252,000,000
Class B Stock Held in Treasury
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class B Stock held in treasury, at cost		770,000,000				$ 651,000,000
Class B Stock Held in Treasury | Retained Earnings
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)	$ (484,000,000)	$ (119,000,000)
Class B Stock Held in Treasury | Additional Paid-in Capital
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)	$ (167,000,000)
Under December 2015 Board Of Directors Authorization [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Amount of Stock Repurchases Authorized by the Board of Directors				$ 1,500,000,000
Under December 2015 Board Of Directors Authorization [Member] | Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of Treasury Stock Shares Acquired		5.4
Cost of Treasury Stock Acquired		$ 375,000,000
Under June 2015 Board Of Directors Authorization
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Amount of Stock Repurchases Authorized by the Board of Directors					$ 1,000,000,000

Equity (Balance of and Changes

Equity (Balance of and Changes in Each Component of "AOCI Attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc.") (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	$ 12,285
Income tax benefit (expense)	(3,399)	$ (811)
Balance, ending	19,066
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedges	896	1,005	$ 1,165	$ 206
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	(1,087)	(975)
Change in OCI before reclassifications	727	(28)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	6	(1)
Income tax benefit (expense)	(176)	22
Balance, ending	(530)	(982)
Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	15,773	19,251
Change in OCI before reclassifications	9,389	3,194
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	24	(704)
Income tax benefit (expense)	(3,211)	(815)
Balance, ending	21,975	20,926
Pension and Postretirement Unrecognized Net Periodic Benefit (Cost)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	(2,401)	(2,226)
Change in OCI before reclassifications	(19)	3
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	53	49
Income tax benefit (expense)	(12)	(18)
Balance, ending	(2,379)	(2,192)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	12,285	16,050
Change in OCI before reclassifications	10,097	3,169
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	83	(656)
Income tax benefit (expense)	(3,399)	(811)
Balance, ending	$ 19,066	$ 17,752

Equity (Reclassifications out o

Equity (Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	$ 1,881	$ 2,361
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	6	(1)
Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	24	(704)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	83	(656)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(53)	(49)
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
Prior service cost	2	3
Actuarial gain (loss)	(55)	(52)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI | Cash flow hedges—Interest Rate
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(1)	(1)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI | Cash flow hedges—Currency/Interest rate
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	22	116
Amounts reclassified from AOCI | Available-for-sale
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(45)	589
Amounts reclassified from AOCI | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(6)	1
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(6)	1
Amounts reclassified from AOCI | Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(24)	704
Amounts reclassified from AOCI | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	$ (83)	$ 656

Equity (Net Unrealized Investme

Equity (Net Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses on Fixed Maturity Securities on which an OTTI loss) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	$ 12,285
Balance, ending	19,066
Fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	234
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period	(25)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	1
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income	(11)
Balance, ending	199
Fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized | DAC, DSI and VOBA
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	6
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on DAC, DSI and VOBA	1
Balance, ending	7
Fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized | Future Policy Benefits and Policyholders’ Account Balances
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	14
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances	6
Balance, ending	20
Fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized | Policyholders’ Dividends
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	(31)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on policyholders’ dividends	16
Balance, ending	(15)
Fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized | Deferred Income Tax (Liability) Benefit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	(77)
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period	9
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	0
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income	4
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on DAC, DSI and VOBA	0
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances	(2)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on policyholders’ dividends	(6)
Balance, ending	(72)
Fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related To Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	146
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period	(16)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	1
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income	(7)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on DAC, DSI and VOBA	1
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances	4
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on policyholders’ dividends	10
Balance, ending	$ 139

Equity (All Other Net Unrealize

Equity (All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses in AOCI) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	$ 12,285
Balance, ending	19,066
Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	28,240
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period	11,310
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	23
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income	11
Balance, ending	39,584
Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses | DAC, DSI and VOBA
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	(760)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on DAC, DSI and VOBA	(709)
Balance, ending	(1,469)
Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses | Future Policy Benefits and Policyholders’ Account Balances
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	(1,082)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances	(192)
Balance, ending	(1,274)
Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses | Policyholders’ Dividends
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	(2,802)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on policyholders’ dividends	(1,018)
Balance, ending	(3,820)
Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses | Deferred Income Tax (Liability) Benefit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	(7,969)
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period	(3,852)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	(8)
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income	(4)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on DAC, DSI and VOBA	231
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances	62
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on policyholders’ dividends	355
Balance, ending	(11,185)
Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related To Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	15,627
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period	7,458
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	15
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income	7
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on DAC, DSI and VOBA	(478)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits and policyholders’ account balances	(130)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on policyholders’ dividends	(663)
Balance, ending	$ 21,836

Earnings Per Share (Reconciliat

Earnings Per Share (Reconciliation of the Numerators and Denominators of the Basic and Diluted Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income
Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ (33)	$ (10)
Basic earnings per share
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 2.97	$ 4.44
Diluted earnings per share
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 2.93	$ 4.37
Common Stock
Income
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 1,369	$ 2,046
Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	33	10
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards	15	19
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock	1,321	2,017
Add: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards—Basic	15	19
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards—Diluted	14	19
Exchangeable Surplus Notes	4	4
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock	$ 1,326	$ 2,021
Weighted Average Shares
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock (in shares)	445.3	454.3
Stock options (in shares)	1.4	2.3
Deferred and long-term compensation programs (in shares)	0.9	0.9
Exchangeable Surplus Notes (in shares)	5.6	5.5
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock (in shares)	453.2	463
Basic earnings per share
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 2.97	$ 4.44
Diluted earnings per share
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Prudential Financial available to holders of Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 2.93	$ 4.37

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2009USD ($)$ / shares	Mar. 31, 2016shares	Mar. 31, 2015shares
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating unvested share-based payment awards, weighted outstanding shares | shares		5.1	4.5
Exhangeable Surplus Notes
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Long Term Debt Gross Of Set Off Arrangements	$ 500,000,000
Interest Rate	5.36%
Debt Instrument Convertible Exchange Ratio per $1,000 (in shares)	10.1235
Surplus notes principle amount	$ 1,000
Initial exchange price per share of Common Stock (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 98.78

Earnings Per Share (Antidilutiv

Earnings Per Share (Antidilutive Securities Excluded From the Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted average shares of antidilutive security excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	3.9	2.7
Employee And Non Employee Stock Option | Treasury Stock Method
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted average shares of antidilutive security excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	3.9	2.7
Weighted average exercise price of options excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 83.25	$ 87.33
Employee And Non Employee Stock Option | Loss From Continuing Operation Available To Holders Of Common Stock After Direct Equity Adjustment
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted average shares of antidilutive security excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	0	0
Employee And Non Employee Restricted Stock Shares Restricted Stock Units Performance Shares And Performance Units | Loss From Continuing Operation Available To Holders Of Common Stock After Direct Equity Adjustment
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted average shares of antidilutive security excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	0	0

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt73

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Short-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 969	$ 1,216
Portion of commercial paper borrowings due overnight	230	331
Daily average commercial paper outstanding	$ 883	$ 1,127
Weighted average maturity of outstanding commercial paper, in days	14 days	10 days
Weighted average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt	0.41%	0.16%
Prudential Financial
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 572	$ 831
Commercial paper
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	469	464
Commercial paper | Prudential Financial
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	72	80
Commercial paper | Prudential Funding, LLC
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	397	384
Current portion of long-term debt
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 500	$ 752

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt74

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2016
Line of Credit and Other Credit Facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum statutory consolidated net worth (at least)		$ 18,985,000,000
Put Option
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Term of Contract	10 years
Put Option Premium		1.777%
Derivative, Time To Cure	30 days
Minimum Equity Less AOCI For Automatic Exercise		$ 7,000,000,000
Medium Term Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturities of Senior Debt		250,000,000
Increase (decrease) in outstanding debt		(250,000,000)
Long-term Debt		10,600,000,000
Debt Instrument Authorized		20,000,000,000
Retail Medium Term Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Authorized		5,000,000,000
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 463,000,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase requirement of FHLBNY activity based stock in percent of the outstanding borrowings		4.50%
Debt Instrument, Term Upon Certain Events		90 days
Maximum amount of qualifying assets, percentage collateral to the FHLBNY, prior year-end statutory net admitted assets exclusive of separate account assets		5.00%
Maximum amount of pledged asset		$ 5,800,000,000
Estimated maximum borrowing capacity, after taking into account applicable required collateralization levels and required purchases of activity based stock		5,000,000,000
Pledged qualifying assets with a fair value		1,200,000,000
Collateralized agreements		1,000,000,000
Assets not pledged fair value		6,000,000,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated maximum borrowing capacity, after taking into account applicable required collateralization levels and required purchases of activity based stock		$ 244,000,000
Minimum purchase requirement of activity based stock in percent of the outstanding borrowings		3.00%
Maximum purchase requirement of activity based stock in percent of the outstanding borrowings		4.50%
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, Branch of FHLB Bank, Amount of Advances		$ 0
Prudential Financial
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commercial paper authorized capacity		3,000,000,000
Prudential Funding, LLC
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commercial paper authorized capacity		7,000,000,000
Trust | Private Placement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issued amount	$ 1,500,000,000
Interest rate percent	4.419%
Captive Reinsurance Subsidiary | Fixed Rate Debt Surplus Notes | Guideline AXXX
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in outstanding debt		140,000,000
Long-term Debt		2,200,000,000
Real Estate subsidiaries
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in outstanding debt		25,000,000
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 589,000,000

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt75

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Credit Facilities) (Details) - Prudential Financial and Prudential Funding	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
CreditFacility [Line Items]
Original Term	5 years
Capacity	$ 4,000,000,000
Amount Outstanding	$ 0

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016year
Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Age	50
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period	10 years
Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Age	55
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period	20 years

Employee Benefit Plans (Compone

Employee Benefit Plans (Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Included in General and Administrative Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 62	$ 61
Interest cost	125	117
Expected return on plan assets	(189)	(194)
Amortization of prior service cost	(1)	(2)
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss, net	45	42
Settlements	1	1
Special termination benefits	0	2
Net periodic (benefit) cost	43	27
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	5	5
Interest cost	23	21
Expected return on plan assets	(26)	(29)
Amortization of prior service cost	(1)	(1)
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss, net	10	10
Settlements	0	0
Special termination benefits	0	0
Net periodic (benefit) cost	$ 11	$ 6

Segment Information (Narrative)

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)divisionsegment	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of divisions | division	4
Number of reportable segments | segment	7
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total deferred gain (loss)	$ 149
Synthetic Gic Fees	39	$ 40
Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related adjustments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Terminated Or Offset Before Maturity	$ 12	$ 21

Segment Information (Operating

Segment Information (Operating Income of Reportable Segments) (Reconciling Items) (Details) - Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related adjustments - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Terminated hedges of foreign currency earnings	$ 36	$ 81
Current period yield adjustments	127	123
Principal source of earnings	10	24
Other trading account assets	(22)	(58)
Foreign currency exchange movements	(321)	25
Other activities	$ 3	$ 3

Segment Information (Operatin80

Segment Information (Operating Income of Reportable Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	$ 1,732	$ 2,748
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	1,325	1,745
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	712	1,018
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division | Individual Annuities
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	328	529
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division | Retirement
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	219	284
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division | Asset Management
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	165	205
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	146	146
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division | Individual Life
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	120	116
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division | Group Insurance
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	26	30
Operating Segments | Total International Insurance division
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	779	834
Operating Segments | Total International Insurance division | International Insurance
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	779	834
Operating Segments | Total Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	(312)	(253)
Operating Segments | Total Corporate and Other | Corporate and Other operations
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	(312)	(253)
Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related adjustments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	1,418	1,662
Charges related to realized investment gains (losses), net
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	(1,080)	(611)
Investment gains (losses) on trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities, net
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	216	83
Change in experience-rated contractholder liabilities due to asset value changes
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	(130)	(197)
Divested businesses: | Closed Block division
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	(73)	(22)
Divested businesses: | Other divested businesses
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	31	75
Equity in earnings of operating joint ventures and earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of operating joint ventures	$ 25	$ 13

Segment Information (Certain Fi

Segment Information (Certain Financial Information for the Reportable Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 14,329	$ 15,552
Total Assets	772,995		$ 757,255
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	11,292	11,807
Total Assets	709,511		695,128
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	3,708	4,398
Total Assets	389,641		395,121
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division | Individual Annuities
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,109	1,187
Total Assets	172,188		169,447
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division | Retirement
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,893	2,478
Total Assets	168,798		171,183
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division | Asset Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	706	733
Total Assets	48,655		54,491
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	2,686	2,628
Total Assets	115,423		111,200
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division | Individual Life
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,366	1,351
Total Assets	74,469		71,856
Operating Segments | Total U.S. Individual Life and Group Insurance division | Group Insurance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,320	1,277
Total Assets	40,954		39,344
Operating Segments | Total International Insurance division
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	5,044	4,906
Total Assets	193,435		175,153
Operating Segments | Total International Insurance division | International Insurance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	5,044	4,906
Total Assets	193,435		175,153
Operating Segments | Total Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	(146)	(125)
Total Assets	11,012		13,654
Operating Segments | Total Corporate and Other | Corporate and Other operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	(146)	(125)
Total Assets	11,012		13,654
Realized investment gains (losses), net, and related adjustments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,418	1,662
Charges related to realized investment gains (losses), net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	88	54
Investment gains (losses) on trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities, net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	216	83
Divested businesses: | Closed Block division
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,129	1,719
Total Assets	63,484		$ 62,127
Divested businesses: | Other divested businesses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	194	224
Equity in earnings of operating joint ventures and earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	(8)	3
Intersegment Eliminations | Total U.S. Retirement Solutions and Investment Management division | Asset Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 170	$ 178

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deductions, Dividends	35.00%

Fair Value of Assets and Liab83

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Balances of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:	[1]	$ 314,529	$ 290,323
Equity securities, available-for-sale		9,400	9,274
Commercial mortgage and other loans	[1]	50,798	50,559
Other long-term investments	[1]	10,281	9,986
Short-term investments		3,697	8,105
Other assets	[1],[2]	14,822	14,225
Separate account assets		281,501	285,570
TOTAL ASSETS		772,995	757,255
Future policy benefits		234,728	224,384
Total liabilities		723,730	715,332
Netting		17,717	11,457
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative Liability		11,100	8,400
Gross Asset Amount
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative Asset		700	700
Gross Liability Amount
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative Liability		11,800	9,100
U.S. corporate private securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets Under Set Off Arrangements		1,050	1,039
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		314,529	290,323
Trading accounts assets		29,399	34,980
Equity securities, available-for-sale		9,400	9,274
Commercial mortgage and other loans		286	274
Other long-term investments		172	182
Short-term investments		3,103	7,487
Cash equivalents		18,409	14,208
Other assets		45	16
Subtotal excluding separate account assets		375,343	356,744
Separate account assets		255,573	259,909
TOTAL ASSETS		630,916	616,653
Future policy benefits		11,069	8,434
Other liabilities		437	33
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs		2,946	8,597
Total liabilities		14,452	17,064
Assets Netting		(17,717)	(11,457)
Liabilities Netting		(7,577)	(5,276)
Netting		10,140	6,181
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets Netting		(17,705)	(11,447)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other long-term investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets Netting		(12)	(10)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other liabilities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities Netting		(7,577)	(5,276)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		22,044	18,517
Trading account assets - debt		368	288
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		9,276	8,795
Trading account assets - debt		199	189
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		96,476	83,713
Trading account assets - debt		817	731
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. corporate public securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		80,605	75,368
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. corporate private securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		30,612	30,444
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign Corporate Public Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		29,349	28,554
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign Corporate Private Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		19,648	19,138
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading account assets - debt		18,053	23,328
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		10,545	10,226
Trading account assets - debt		1,436	1,345
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		11,004	10,462
Trading account assets - debt		1,932	1,873
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		4,970	5,106
Trading account assets - debt		1,468	1,513
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Equity		2,254	2,352
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | All other
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading account assets - All other		2,872	3,361
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | All other | Other
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets Netting		(17,705)	(11,447)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Trading accounts assets		1,563	2,172
Equity securities, available-for-sale		5,933	6,011
Commercial mortgage and other loans		0	0
Other long-term investments		45	13
Short-term investments		1,491	6,776
Cash equivalents		4,814	4,834
Other assets		0	0
Subtotal excluding separate account assets		13,846	19,806
Separate account assets		38,099	43,076
TOTAL ASSETS		51,945	62,882
Future policy benefits		0	0
Other liabilities		2	1
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs		0	0
Total liabilities		2	1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Trading account assets - debt		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Trading account assets - debt		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Trading account assets - debt		7	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | U.S. corporate public securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | U.S. corporate private securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Foreign Corporate Public Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Foreign Corporate Private Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Corporate securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading account assets - debt		1	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Trading account assets - debt		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Trading account assets - debt		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Trading account assets - debt		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Equity		1,463	1,542
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | All other
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading account assets - All other		92	630
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		307,555	284,703
Trading accounts assets		44,079	42,821
Equity securities, available-for-sale		3,175	2,997
Commercial mortgage and other loans		286	274
Other long-term investments		120	130
Short-term investments		1,612	711
Cash equivalents		13,595	9,374
Other assets		9	9
Subtotal excluding separate account assets		370,431	341,019
Separate account assets		215,306	214,838
TOTAL ASSETS		585,737	555,857
Future policy benefits		0	0
Other liabilities		8,010	5,306
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs		0	0
Total liabilities		8,010	5,306
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		22,044	18,517
Trading account assets - debt		368	288
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		9,270	8,789
Trading account assets - debt		199	189
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		96,354	83,590
Trading account assets - debt		774	697
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | U.S. corporate public securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		80,391	75,163
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | U.S. corporate private securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		29,442	29,750
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Foreign Corporate Public Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		29,252	28,510
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Foreign Corporate Private Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		19,055	18,859
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Corporate securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading account assets - debt		17,824	23,125
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		5,977	6,178
Trading account assets - debt		825	749
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		10,993	10,424
Trading account assets - debt		1,931	1,870
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		4,777	4,923
Trading account assets - debt		1,464	1,509
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Equity		210	221
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | All other
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading account assets - All other		20,484	14,173
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		6,974	5,620
Trading accounts assets		1,462	1,434
Equity securities, available-for-sale		292	266
Commercial mortgage and other loans		0	0
Other long-term investments		19	49
Short-term investments		0	0
Cash equivalents		0	0
Other assets		36	7
Subtotal excluding separate account assets		8,783	7,376
Separate account assets		2,168	1,995
TOTAL ASSETS		10,951	9,371
Future policy benefits		11,069	8,434
Other liabilities		2	2
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs		2,946	8,597
Total liabilities		14,017	17,033
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government authorities and agencies
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		0	0
Trading account assets - debt		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		6	6
Trading account assets - debt		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		122	123
Trading account assets - debt		36	34
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | U.S. corporate public securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		214	205
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | U.S. corporate private securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		1,170	694
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Foreign Corporate Public Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		97	44
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Foreign Corporate Private Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		593	279
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Corporate securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading account assets - debt		228	203
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		4,568	4,048
Trading account assets - debt		611	596
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		11	38
Trading account assets - debt		1	3
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:		193	183
Trading account assets - debt		4	4
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities, Equity		581	589
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | All other
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading account assets - All other		$ 1	$ 5
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.
[2]	Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-03. See Note 2 for additional information.

Fair Value of Assets and Liab84

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers		$ 254,000,000	$ 50,000,000
Fair Value Assets Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers		18,000,000	17,000,000
Total commercial mortgage and other loans	[1]	50,798,000,000		$ 50,559,000,000
Other long-term investments	[1]	10,281,000,000		9,986,000,000
Notes Of Consolidated Variable Interest Entities	[1]	2,946,000,000		8,597,000,000
Fair Value Option
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Interest income recorded on certain commercial loans		2,000,000	3,000,000
Commercial mortgage and other loans		286,000,000		274,000,000
Contractual principal amounts of commercial mortgage loans, for which the fair value option has been elected		283,000,000		270,000,000
Other long-term investments		1,292,000,000		1,322,000,000
Notes Of Consolidated Variable Interest Entities		2,946,000,000		8,597,000,000
Notes Of Vies Contractual Principle Amount		3,292,000,000		9,186,000,000
Interest Expense		38,000,000	$ 68,000,000
Non Accrual Loans
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage and other loans		0
Contractual principal amounts of commercial mortgage loans, for which the fair value option has been elected		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and other loans		286,000,000		274,000,000
Other long-term investments		172,000,000		182,000,000
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and other loans		286,000,000		274,000,000
Other long-term investments		120,000,000		130,000,000
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and other loans		0		0
Other long-term investments		19,000,000		49,000,000
Level 3 | Internal | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Other long-term investments		9,000,000		39,000,000
Level 3 | Internal | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Separate Accounts Asset
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Total commercial mortgage and other loans		$ 972,000,000		$ 960,000,000
Separate Accounts Commercial Mortgage Loan [Member] | Level 3 | Minimum | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Credit Risk		1.43%		1.49%
Separate Accounts Commercial Mortgage Loan [Member] | Level 3 | Maximum | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Credit Risk		3.58%		4.81%
Separate Accounts Commercial Mortgage Loan [Member] | Level 3 | Weighted Average | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Credit Risk		1.64%		1.79%
Accounting Standards Update 2015-07 | Other long-term investments
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 1,301,000,000		$ 1,413,000,000
Accounting Standards Update 2015-07 | Other long-term investments | Scenario, Previously Reported | Level 2
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure				82,000,000
Accounting Standards Update 2015-07 | Other long-term investments | Scenario, Previously Reported | Level 3
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure				1,331,000,000
Accounting Standards Update 2015-07 | Separate Account Assets
Fair Value Reporting [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 25,928,000,000		$ 25,661,000,000
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.

Fair Value of Assets and Liab85

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Level 3 by Pricing Source) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other long-term investments	[1]	$ 10,281	$ 9,986
Separate account assets		281,501	285,570
TOTAL ASSETS		772,995	757,255
Future policy benefits		234,728	224,384
Total liabilities		723,730	715,332
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other long-term investments		172	182
Subtotal excluding separate account assets		375,343	356,744
Separate account assets		255,573	259,909
TOTAL ASSETS		630,916	616,653
Future policy benefits		11,069	8,434
Other liabilities		437	33
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs		2,946	8,597
Total liabilities		14,452	17,064
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity securities		873	855
Other long-term investments		19	49
Other assets		37	12
Subtotal excluding separate account assets		8,783	7,376
Separate account assets		2,168	1,995
TOTAL ASSETS		10,951	9,371
Future policy benefits		11,069	8,434
Other liabilities		2	2
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs		2,946	8,597
Total liabilities		14,017	17,033
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		6	6
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		158	157
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		2,302	1,425
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		5,179	4,644
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		12	41
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		197	187
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Internal
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity securities		105	63
Other long-term investments		9	39
Other assets		37	12
Subtotal excluding separate account assets		2,255	1,396
Separate account assets		1,186	1,024
TOTAL ASSETS		3,441	2,420
Future policy benefits		11,069	8,434
Other liabilities		2	2
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs		0	0
Total liabilities		11,071	8,436
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Internal | Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		6	6
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Internal | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Internal | Corporate securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		1,901	1,085
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Internal | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		156	149
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Internal | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		4	5
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Internal | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		37	37
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | External
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity securities		768	792
Other long-term investments		10	10
Other assets		0	0
Subtotal excluding separate account assets		6,528	5,980
Separate account assets		982	971
TOTAL ASSETS		7,510	6,951
Future policy benefits		0	0
Other liabilities		0	0
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs		2,946	8,597
Total liabilities		2,946	8,597
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | External | Obligations of U.S. states and their political subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | External | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		158	157
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | External | Corporate securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		401	340
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | External | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		5,023	4,495
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | External | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		8	36
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | External | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities		$ 160	$ 150
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.

Fair Value of Assets and Liab86

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Quantitative Info for Level 3 Inputs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Future policy benefits	$ 234,728	$ 224,384
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Future policy benefits	$ 11,069	$ 8,434
Level 3 | Minimum
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Policyholder Age	35 years
Level 3 | Minimum | Discounted cash flow | Future Policy Benefits
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Lapse rate	0.00%	0.00%
NPR spread	0.44%	0.06%
Utilization rate	56.00%	56.00%
Withdrawal rate	74.00%	74.00%
Mortality rate	0.00%	0.00%
Equity volatility curve	16.00%	17.00%
Level 3 | Minimum | Discounted cash flow | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	0.84%	0.93%
Level 3 | Minimum | Market comparables | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
EBITDA multiples	1.4	1.4
Level 3 | Minimum | Liquidation | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Liquidation value	15.91%	15.79%
Level 3 | Maximum
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Policyholder Age	90 years
Level 3 | Maximum | Discounted cash flow | Future Policy Benefits
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Lapse rate	14.00%	14.00%
NPR spread	2.07%	1.76%
Utilization rate	96.00%	96.00%
Withdrawal rate	100.00%	100.00%
Mortality rate	14.00%	14.00%
Equity volatility curve	28.00%	28.00%
Level 3 | Maximum | Discounted cash flow | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	21.69%	25.00%
Level 3 | Maximum | Market comparables | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
EBITDA multiples	5	5
Level 3 | Maximum | Liquidation | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Liquidation value	29.13%	29.33%
Level 3 | Weighted Average | Discounted cash flow | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Discount rate	9.14%	7.66%
Level 3 | Weighted Average | Market comparables | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
EBITDA multiples	3.9	3.7
Level 3 | Weighted Average | Liquidation | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Liquidation value	17.74%	17.77%
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Future policy benefits	$ 11,069	$ 8,434
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	2,302	1,425
Level 3 | Internal | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Future policy benefits	11,069	8,434
Level 3 | Internal | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Future Policy Benefits
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Future policy benefits	11,069	8,434
Level 3 | Internal | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate securities
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 1,901	$ 1,085
Future Policy Benefits | Level 3 | Minimum
Fair Value Quantiative Information [Line Items]
Mortality rate	0.00%

Fair Value of Assets and Liab87

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	$ 266	$ 275
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	1	4
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	5	3
Purchases	24	4
Sales	(13)	(22)
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(13)	0
Foreign currency translation	15	(1)
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	7	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	292	263
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	(1)
Other income	0	0
Equity | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Equity | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	(8,597)	(6,033)
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	101	15
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	(946)
Settlements	0	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	5,569	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	(2,946)	(6,810)
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	101	15
Other income	(19)	154
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	0	0
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	(19)	154
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | U.S. States
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	6	6
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	6	6
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | U.S. States | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Foreign Government
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	123	2
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	1	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Foreign currency translation	(2)	(4)
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	138
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	122	136
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Foreign Government | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | U.S. Corporate Public Securities
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	205	357
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	2	1
Purchases	1	164
Sales	0	(150)
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	(8)
Foreign currency translation	4	0
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	2	6
Transfers out of Level 3	0	(5)
Fair Value, end of period	214	365
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | U.S. Corporate Public Securities | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | U.S. Corporate Private Securities
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	694	523
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(83)	(3)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	(40)	(3)
Purchases	9	30
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(27)	(11)
Foreign currency translation	1	0
Other	0	(3)
Transfers into Level 3	614	10
Transfers out of Level 3	0	(31)
Fair Value, end of period	1,170	514
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(83)	(3)
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | U.S. Corporate Private Securities | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	2	2
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Foreign Corporate Public Securities
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	44	252
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	1	0
Purchases	24	12
Sales	0	(43)
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Foreign currency translation	5	(2)
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	23	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	(4)
Fair Value, end of period	97	215
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Foreign Corporate Public Securities | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Foreign Corporate Private Securities
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	279	171
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(1)	2
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	(107)	(6)
Purchases	27	13
Sales	(4)	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(43)	(25)
Foreign currency translation	3	0
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	439	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	593	156
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Foreign Corporate Private Securities | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	1
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Asset-Backed
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	4,048	4,059
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	1	6
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	(44)	2
Purchases	176	325
Sales	0	(104)
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(33)	(39)
Foreign currency translation	34	(3)
Other	89	3
Transfers into Level 3	850	510
Transfers out of Level 3	(557)	(400)
Fair Value, end of period	4,568	4,362
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	4
Other income	(1)
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Asset-Backed | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	4	3
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Commercial Mortgage- Backed
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	38	43
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Purchases	8	32
Sales	(34)	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(1)	(2)
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	2
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	11	75
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Other income	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Commercial Mortgage- Backed | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Residential Mortgage- Backed
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	183	253
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	3	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(9)	(9)
Foreign currency translation	16	(2)
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	193	242
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Other income	0
Fixed Maturities Available-For-Sale | Residential Mortgage- Backed | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Trading Account Assets | Foreign Government
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	34	21
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Purchases	2	1
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	36	22
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Other income	0	0
Trading Account Assets | Foreign Government | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Trading Account Assets | Foreign Government | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0
Trading Account Assets | Corporate
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	203	124
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Purchases	3	20
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(15)	(2)
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	(15)	0
Transfers into Level 3	87	7
Transfers out of Level 3	(25)	0
Fair Value, end of period	228	144
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Other income	(10)	(5)
Trading Account Assets | Corporate | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	(10)	(5)
Trading Account Assets | Corporate | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0
Trading Account Assets | Asset-Backed
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	596	393
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Purchases	18	4
Sales	(1)	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(1)	(1)
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	17	0
Transfers into Level 3	115	46
Transfers out of Level 3	(128)	(68)
Fair Value, end of period	611	376
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Other income	(4)	2
Trading Account Assets | Asset-Backed | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	(5)	2
Trading Account Assets | Asset-Backed | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0
Trading Account Assets | Commercial Mortgage- Backed
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	3	5
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Purchases	0	1
Sales	0	(2)
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	(1)
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	(2)	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	1	3
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Other income	0	0
Trading Account Assets | Commercial Mortgage- Backed | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Trading Account Assets | Commercial Mortgage- Backed | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0
Trading Account Assets | Residential Mortgage- Backed
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	4	7
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	(1)
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	4	6
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Other income	0	0
Trading Account Assets | Residential Mortgage- Backed | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Trading Account Assets | Residential Mortgage- Backed | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0
Trading Account Assets | Equity
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	589	663
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	(3)
Purchases	1	7
Sales	(11)	(4)
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(75)	(15)
Foreign currency translation	29	(4)
Other	18	(7)
Transfers into Level 3	28	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	581	634
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	(3)
Other income	2	11
Trading Account Assets | Equity | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	2	(3)
Trading Account Assets | Equity | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0
Trading Account Assets | All Other Activity
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	5	7
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	(4)	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	1	8
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Other income	0	1
Trading Account Assets | All Other Activity | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	1
Trading Account Assets | All Other Activity | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0
Other Long-term Investments
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	49	13
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	(2)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Purchases	0	3
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	(30)	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	(1)
Fair Value, end of period	19	13
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	(2)
Other income	0	0
Other Long-term Investments | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Other Long-term Investments | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Other Assets
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	7	2
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	25	0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Purchases	4	0
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	36	2
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	25	0
Other income	0	0
Other Assets | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Other Assets | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Separate Accounts Assets
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	1,995	1,738
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	1	0
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	(12)	11
Purchases	162	338
Sales	(60)	(8)
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(33)	(43)
Foreign currency translation	0	(1)
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	197	0
Transfers out of Level 3	(88)	(22)
Fair Value, end of period	2,168	2,019
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Other income	0	0
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	(12)	9
Separate Accounts Assets | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Separate Accounts Assets | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	6	6
Future Policy Benefits
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	(8,434)	(8,182)
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(2,380)	(1,052)
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Issuances	(254)	(239)
Settlements	0	0
Foreign currency translation	(1)	0
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	(11,069)	(9,473)
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	(2,425)	(1,114)
Other income	0	0
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	0	0
Future Policy Benefits | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Future Policy Benefits | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Other Liabilities
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	(2)	(5)
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	1
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	2
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	(2)	(2)
Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at the end of the period:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	1
Other income	0	0
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	0	0
Other Liabilities | Other income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	0	0
Other Liabilities | Net investment income
Included in earnings:
Net investment income	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value of Assets and Liab88

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Derivative Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	$ 2,209	$ 2,728
Netting	(17,717)	(11,457)
Total derivative liabilities	443	40
Netting	(7,577)	(5,276)
Interest Rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	16,680	10,579
Total derivative liabilities	6,517	4,578
Currency
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	678	318
Total derivative liabilities	213	114
Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	2	3
Total derivative liabilities	87	53
Currency/Interest Rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	2,360	2,995
Total derivative liabilities	379	244
Equity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	206	290
Total derivative liabilities	824	327
Commodity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	42	15
Total derivative liabilities	4	3
Level 1 | Interest Rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	39	11
Total derivative liabilities	4	3
Level 1 | Currency
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Currency/Interest Rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Equity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	3	4
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Commodity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	19,875	14,131
Total derivative liabilities	8,014	5,311
Level 2 | Interest Rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	16,634	10,561
Total derivative liabilities	6,511	4,573
Level 2 | Currency
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	678	318
Total derivative liabilities	213	114
Level 2 | Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	2	3
Total derivative liabilities	87	53
Level 2 | Currency/Interest Rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	2,360	2,995
Total derivative liabilities	379	244
Level 2 | Equity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	201	254
Total derivative liabilities	824	327
Level 2 | Commodity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	9	39
Total derivative liabilities	2	2
Level 3 | Interest Rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	7	7
Total derivative liabilities	2	2
Level 3 | Currency
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Currency/Interest Rate
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Equity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	2	32
Total derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Commodity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	0	0
Total derivative liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value of Assets and Liab89

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Changes in Level 3 Derivative Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	$ 32	$ 6
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	(2)
Other income	0	0
Purchases	0	2
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Other	(30)	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	(1)
Fair Value, end of period	2	5
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	(2)
Other income	0	0
Interest Rate
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, beginning of period	5	3
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	1
Other income	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	0	0
Other	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Fair Value, end of period	5	4
Included in earnings:
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	1
Other income	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value of Assets and Liab90

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements) (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring - Level 3 - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Commercial mortgage loans
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying value	$ 0	$ 18
Gains (Losses)	0	0
Mortgage servicing rights
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying value	88	88
Gains (Losses)	1	(3)
Cost method investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying value	108	54
Gains (Losses)	$ (30)	$ (24)

Fair Value of Assets and Liab91

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Changes in Fair Values Recorded in Earnings for FVO Assets-Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Commercial mortgage and other loans
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Changes in instrument-specific credit risk	$ 0	$ 0
Other changes in fair value	0	0
Other long-term investments
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Changes in fair value	(51)	32
Notes issued by consolidated VIEs
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Changes in fair value	$ (81)	$ (168)

Fair Value of Assets and Liab92

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Financial Instruments where Carrying Amounts and Fair Values May Differ) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets:
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	[1]	$ 2,411	$ 2,308
Policy loans		11,805	11,657
Accrued investment income	[1]	3,180	3,110
Liabilities:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		8,357	7,882
Cash collateral for loaned securities		4,052	3,496
Short-term debt		969	1,216
Long-term debt	[2]	19,608	19,594
Fair Value
Assets:
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity		2,841	2,624
Commercial mortgage and other loans		52,959	51,579
Policy loans		11,805	11,657
Short-term investments		594	618
Cash and cash equivalents		4,083	3,404
Accrued investment income		3,180	3,110
Other assets		3,303	3,122
Total assets		78,765	76,114
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances—investment contracts		97,009	94,271
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		8,357	7,882
Cash collateral for loaned securities		4,052	3,496
Short-term debt		970	1,221
Long-term debt		21,291	21,301
Other liabilities		5,659	6,039
Separate account liabilities—investment contracts		97,287	102,245
Total liabilities		234,625	236,455
Fair Value | Long-term debt
Liabilities:
Assets Under Set Off Arrangements		5,040	5,120
Fair Value | Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity
Liabilities:
Assets Under Set Off Arrangements		3,990	4,081
Fair Value | Accounting Standards Update 2015-07
Liabilities:
Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure		1,751	1,653
Fair Value | Level 1
Assets:
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity		0	0
Commercial mortgage and other loans		0	0
Policy loans		0	0
Short-term investments		0	0
Cash and cash equivalents		3,755	2,832
Accrued investment income		0	0
Other assets		58	136
Total assets		3,813	2,968
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances—investment contracts		0	0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		0	0
Cash collateral for loaned securities		0	0
Short-term debt		0	0
Long-term debt		1,346	1,328
Other liabilities		0	0
Separate account liabilities—investment contracts		0	0
Total liabilities		1,346	1,328
Fair Value | Level 2
Assets:
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity		1,698	1,543
Commercial mortgage and other loans		501	533
Policy loans		0	0
Short-term investments		593	617
Cash and cash equivalents		328	572
Accrued investment income		3,180	3,110
Other assets		2,602	2,334
Total assets		8,902	8,709
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances—investment contracts		40,455	39,314
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		8,357	7,882
Cash collateral for loaned securities		4,052	3,496
Short-term debt		970	1,221
Long-term debt		16,537	16,540
Other liabilities		4,975	5,344
Separate account liabilities—investment contracts		64,720	69,978
Total liabilities		140,066	143,775
Fair Value | Level 3
Assets:
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity		1,143	1,081
Commercial mortgage and other loans		52,458	51,046
Policy loans		11,805	11,657
Short-term investments		1	1
Cash and cash equivalents		0	0
Accrued investment income		0	0
Other assets		643	652
Total assets		66,050	64,437
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances—investment contracts		56,554	54,957
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		0	0
Cash collateral for loaned securities		0	0
Short-term debt		0	0
Long-term debt		3,408	3,433
Other liabilities		684	695
Separate account liabilities—investment contracts		32,567	32,267
Total liabilities		93,213	91,352
Carrying Amount
Assets:
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity		2,411	2,308
Commercial mortgage and other loans		50,512	50,285
Policy loans		11,805	11,657
Short-term investments		594	618
Cash and cash equivalents		4,083	3,404
Accrued investment income		3,180	3,110
Other assets		3,303	3,122
Total assets		75,888	74,504
Liabilities:
Policyholders’ account balances—investment contracts		96,233	93,937
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		8,357	7,882
Cash collateral for loaned securities		4,052	3,496
Short-term debt		969	1,216
Long-term debt		19,608	19,594
Other liabilities		5,659	6,039
Separate account liabilities—investment contracts		97,287	102,245
Total liabilities		232,165	234,409
Carrying Amount | Long-term debt
Liabilities:
Assets Under Set Off Arrangements		5,040	4,889
Carrying Amount | Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity
Liabilities:
Assets Under Set Off Arrangements		3,990	3,850
Carrying Amount | Accounting Standards Update 2015-07
Liabilities:
Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 1,548	$ 1,563
[1]	See Note 5 for details of balances associated with variable interest entities.
[2]	Prior period amounts are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2015-03. See Note 2 for additional information.

Derivative Instruments (Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Total derivative assets	$ 2,209,000,000	$ 2,728,000,000
Total derivative liabilities	443,000,000	40,000,000
Anticipated pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings	$ 105,000,000
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Cash Flow Hedge	29 years
Net investment hedges income (loss) before taxes	$ 533,000,000	541,000,000
Derivative [Line Items]
Credit Derivative, Purchased Credit Protection, Liability	9,000,000	8,000,000
Notional of credit derivative	500,000,000	500,000,000
Fair value of credit derivative liability	36,000,000	15,000,000
Credit protection derivatives outstanding notional amounts	407,000,000	532,000,000
Single Name
Derivative [Line Items]
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	107,000,000	106,000,000
Credit Risk Derivatives, at Fair Value, Asset Net (Liability)	$ (1,000,000)	(3,000,000)
Credit Derivatives Written Max Length Of Maturities (less than)	5 years
Single Name | NAIC 3
Derivative [Line Items]
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	$ 6,000,000
Single Name | NAIC 5
Derivative [Line Items]
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	2,000,000
Single Name | NAIC 6
Derivative [Line Items]
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	3,000,000
Single Name | NAIC 1
Derivative [Line Items]
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	36,000,000
Single Name | NAIC 2
Derivative [Line Items]
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	60,000,000
Credit Default Index
Derivative [Line Items]
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	800,000,000	701,000,000
Credit Risk Derivatives, at Fair Value, Asset Net (Liability)	$ (39,000,000)	$ (24,000,000)
Credit Derivatives Written Max Length Of Maturities (less than)	43 years

Derivative Instruments (Gross N

Derivative Instruments (Gross Notional Amount and Fair Value of Derivatives Contracts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	$ 424,516	$ 427,550
Assets	19,926	14,192
Liabilities	(8,020)	(5,316)
Net Embedded Derivative Liability	11,020	8,408
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments:
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	14,534	14,493
Assets	1,330	1,619
Liabilities	(246)	(154)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	1,398	1,431
Assets	20	20
Liabilities	(168)	(148)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Foreign Currency Forwards
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	348	323
Assets	13	7
Liabilities	(3)	(1)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Foreign Currency Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	12,788	12,739
Assets	1,297	1,592
Liabilities	(75)	(5)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments:
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	409,982	413,057
Assets	18,596	12,573
Liabilities	(7,774)	(5,162)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	173,815	173,091
Assets	15,990	10,161
Liabilities	(6,230)	(4,232)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate Futures
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	32,370	28,209
Assets	39	11
Liabilities	(4)	(3)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate Options
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	22,766	40,056
Assets	625	387
Liabilities	(117)	(196)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate Forwards
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	78	86
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Foreign Currency Forwards
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	17,257	17,400
Assets	664	311
Liabilities	(209)	(113)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Foreign Currency Options
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	93	93
Assets	1	0
Liabilities	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Foreign Currency Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	11,598	11,607
Assets	1,062	1,404
Liabilities	(303)	(238)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Credit Default Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	1,815	1,839
Assets	2	3
Liabilities	(87)	(53)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Equity Futures
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	1,787	249
Assets	3	2
Liabilities	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Equity Options
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	55,503	48,958
Assets	144	159
Liabilities	(102)	(118)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Total Return Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	18,843	18,804
Assets	59	128
Liabilities	(722)	(209)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Commodity Futures
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	79	80
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Synthetic GICs
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	73,978	72,585
Assets	7	7
Liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments (Offsett

Derivative Instruments (Offsetting Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivatives
Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments	$ 19,926	$ 14,192
Securities purchased under agreement to resell
Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments	909	776
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	909	776
Financial Instruments/Collateral	(909)	(776)
Net Amount	0	0
Total assets
Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments	20,722	14,804
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	(17,717)	(11,457)
Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	3,005	3,347
Financial Instruments/Collateral	(1,910)	(2,072)
Net Amount	1,095	1,275
Derivatives
Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments	8,020	5,316
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments	8,357	7,882
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	8,357	7,882
Financial Instruments/Collateral	(8,357)	(7,882)
Net Amount	0	0
Total liabilities
Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments	16,362	13,192
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	(7,577)	(5,276)
Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	8,785	7,916
Financial Instruments/Collateral	(8,537)	(7,896)
Net Amount	248	20
Counterparty
Derivatives
Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments	19,813	14,028
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	(17,717)	(11,457)
Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	2,096	2,571
Financial Instruments/Collateral	(1,001)	(1,296)
Net Amount	1,095	1,275
Derivatives
Gross Amounts of Recognized Financial Instruments	8,005	5,310
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	(7,577)	(5,276)
Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	428	34
Financial Instruments/Collateral	(180)	(14)
Net Amount	$ 248	$ 20

Derivative Instruments (Financi

Derivative Instruments (Financial Statement Classification and Impact of Derivatives Used in Qualifying and Non-qualifying Hedge Relationships) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	$ 1,935	$ 1,743
Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	19	(1)
Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(11)	107
Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(1)	(1)
Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(277)	816
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(3)	14
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(9)	(12)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Interest Rate | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(14)	(5)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Interest Rate | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(9)	(12)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Interest Rate | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Interest Rate | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Interest Rate | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Interest Rate | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Currency | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	11	19
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Currency | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Currency | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Currency | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Currency | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Fair value hedges | Currency | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	28	11
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(9)	103
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(1)	(1)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(269)	799
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Interest Rate | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Interest Rate | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Interest Rate | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Interest Rate | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(1)	(1)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Interest Rate | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Interest Rate | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(8)	(4)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	28	11
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(9)	103
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Cash flow hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(261)	803
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	(4)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(8)	17
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	(4)
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(8)	10
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net investment hedges | Currency/Interest Rate | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	7
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	1,938	1,733
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(2)	4
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	4,490	2,712
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Interest Rate | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	499	111
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(1)	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency/Interest Rate | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(489)	433
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency/Interest Rate | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency/Interest Rate | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(1)	4
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency/Interest Rate | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency/Interest Rate | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Currency/Interest Rate | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Credit | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(16)	(7)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Credit | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Credit | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Credit | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Credit | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Credit | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Equity | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(227)	(480)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Equity | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Equity | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Equity | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Equity | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Equity | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Commodity | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Commodity | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Commodity | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Commodity | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Commodity | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Commodity | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Embedded Derivatives | Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	(2,319)	(1,036)
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Embedded Derivatives | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Embedded Derivatives | Other Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Embedded Derivatives | Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Embedded Derivatives | Interest Credited To Policyholders’ Account Balances
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	0	0
Derivatives Not Qualifying as Hedge Accounting Instruments: | Embedded Derivatives | AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized In Income Net	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments (Current

Derivative Instruments (Current Period Cash Flow Hedges in AOCI (loss) before Taxes) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	$ 1,165
Net deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges from January 1 to March 31, 2016	(248)
Amount reclassified into current period earnings	(21)
Balance, ending	$ 896

Commitments and Guarantees, C98

Commitments and Guarantees, Contingent Liabilities and Litigation and Regulatory Matters (Commitments and Guarantees) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Securities Lending Transactions
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation - maximum exposure	$ 20,285	$ 15,084
Fair value of related collateral	20,758	15,508
Accrued liability (asset) associated with guarantee	0	0
Asset Values
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation - maximum exposure	73,978	72,585
Fair value of related collateral	75,669	73,634
Accrued liability (asset) associated with guarantee	(7)	(7)
Credit Enhancements
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation - maximum exposure	8	24
Fair value of related collateral	8	25
Accrued liability (asset) associated with guarantee	0	0
Serviced Mortgage Loans
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation - maximum exposure	1,209	1,200
First-loss exposure portion of above	373	371
Accrued liability (asset) associated with guarantee	12	14
Guarantee Type, Other
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation - maximum exposure	329	324
Accrued liability (asset) associated with guarantee	4	4
Commercial mortgage and other loans
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Total outstanding mortgage loan commitments	2,662	2,272
Portion of commitment where prearrangement to sell to investor exists	652	721
Investments Excluding Commercial Mortgage Loans
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Expected to be funded from the general account and other operations outside the separate accounts	3,701	3,787
Expected to be funded from separate accounts	136	92
Investments Excluding Commercial Mortgage Loans | Fosun Group
Commitments Gurantees And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Expected to be funded from the general account and other operations outside the separate accounts	$ 152	$ 152

Commitments and Guarantees, C99

Commitments and Guarantees, Contingent Liabilities and Litigation and Regulatory Matters (Narrative Excluding Litigation) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Yield Maintenance Guarantee
Commitments Guarantees Contingent Liabilities And Litigation [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation - maximum exposure	$ 321,000,000		$ 317,000,000
Securities Lending Transactions
Commitments Guarantees Contingent Liabilities And Litigation [Line Items]
Fair value of the loaned securities, minimum collateral (greater than)	102.00%
Guarantee obligation - maximum exposure	$ 20,285,000,000		15,084,000,000
Credit Enhancements
Commitments Guarantees Contingent Liabilities And Litigation [Line Items]
Guarantee Expiration	15 years
Guarantee obligation - maximum exposure	$ 8,000,000		24,000,000
Serviced Mortgage Loans
Commitments Guarantees Contingent Liabilities And Litigation [Line Items]
Minimum percentage share of losses incurred of loan balance	2.00%
Maximum percentage share of losses incurred of loan balance	20.00%
Mortgages subject to loss-sharing arrangements	$ 10,064,000,000
Average debt service coverage ratio of mortgages subject to loss-sharing arrangements	1.84
Average loan-to-value ratio of mortgages subject to loss-sharing arrangements	61.00%
Indemnification of Serviced Mortgage Loans, Losses	$ 0	$ 0
Guarantee obligation - maximum exposure	$ 1,209,000,000		$ 1,200,000,000

Commitments and Guarantees, 100

Commitments and Guarantees, Contingent Liabilities and Litigation and Regulatory Matters (Litigation Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Litigation And Regulatory Matters
Litigation [Line Items]
Estimate of possible losses in excess of accruals (less than)	$ 250