Policyholders Liabilities (Narrative Policyholders Account Balances) (Details) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndPolicyholderContractDepositsAssumptionsAbstract  
Interest Sensitive Life Interest Rate Assumptions Low End 0.42%
Interest Sensitive Life Interest Rate Assumptions High End 4.60%
Individual Annuities Interest Rates Low End 0.00%
Individual Annuities Interest Rates High End 9.00%
Percentage Of Policyholders Liabilities Reserves Based On Interest Rates In Excess Of 8 Percent 0.00%
Guaranteed Interest Accounts Interest Rates Low End 1.00%
Guaranteed Interest Accounts Interest Rates High End 6.00%
Other Interest Rates Low End 0.50%
Other Interest Rates High End 8.00%
Hartford Interest Sensitive Life Contracts $ 4.7