Derivative Instruments (Gross Notional Amount and Fair Value of Derivatives Contracts) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
NotionalAmountOfDerivativesAbstract    
Total Derivatives $ 43,839,401 [1] $ 26,520,138 [1]
Fair Value Asset    
Total Derivatives 73,646 [1] 187,616 [1]
Fair Value Liability    
Total Derivatives 218,467 [1] 68,689 [1]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
   
NotionalAmountOfDerivativesAbstract    
Qualifying Hedge Relationships 249,601 145,174
Fair Value Asset    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset 6,304 4,152
Fair Value Liability    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability 11,583 3,904
Nondesignated [Member]
   
NotionalAmountOfDerivativesAbstract    
Non-Qualifying Hedge Relationships 43,589,800 26,374,964
Fair Value Asset    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset 67,342 183,464
Fair Value Liability    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability 206,884 64,785
Credit Default Swap Member | Nondesignated [Member]
   
NotionalAmountOfDerivativesAbstract    
Non-Qualifying Hedge Relationships 14,275 14,275
Fair Value Asset    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset 15 614
Fair Value Liability    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability 862 894
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Member | Nondesignated [Member]
   
NotionalAmountOfDerivativesAbstract    
Non-Qualifying Hedge Relationships 2,434,400 1,729,400
Fair Value Asset    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset 47,475 109,855
Fair Value Liability    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability 185,222 22,930
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Forward Contracts Member | Nondesignated [Member]
   
NotionalAmountOfDerivativesAbstract    
Non-Qualifying Hedge Relationships 507 5,424
Fair Value Asset    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset 2 48
Fair Value Liability    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability 0 0
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap Member | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
   
NotionalAmountOfDerivativesAbstract    
Qualifying Hedge Relationships 249,601 145,174
Fair Value Asset    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset 6,304 4,152
Fair Value Liability    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability 11,583 3,904
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Currency Swap Member | Nondesignated [Member]
   
NotionalAmountOfDerivativesAbstract    
Non-Qualifying Hedge Relationships 69,450 62,468
Fair Value Asset    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset 211 1,516
Fair Value Liability    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability 3,325 2,064
Equity Contract [Member] | Equity Options [Member] | Nondesignated [Member]
   
NotionalAmountOfDerivativesAbstract    
Non-Qualifying Hedge Relationships 40,739,168 24,243,020
Fair Value Asset    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset 19,639 70,669
Fair Value Liability    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability 9,418 32,824
Equity Contract [Member] | Total Return Swap Member | Nondesignated [Member]
   
NotionalAmountOfDerivativesAbstract    
Non-Qualifying Hedge Relationships 332,000 320,377
Fair Value Asset    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset 0 762
Fair Value Liability    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability $ 8,057 $ 6,073
[1] Excludes embedded derivatives which contain multiple underlyings. The fair value of these embedded derivatives was an asset of $348 million and a liability of $1,441 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, included in “Future policy benefits” and “Fixed maturities, available-for-sale.”