INVESTMENTS (Details - Rollforward of the cumulative credit losses in other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings) (Fixed maturity securities, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Fixed maturity securities
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings
Balance, beginning of year	$ 3,872	$ 5,164
Increases due to:
Credit impairments on new securities subject to impairment losses	8	17
Additional credit impairments on previously impaired securities	36	18
Reductions due to:
Credit impaired securities fully disposed for which there was no prior intent or requirement to sell	(330)	(391)
Accretion on securities previously impaired due to credit	(188)	(205)
Other	(9)	0
Balance, end of year	$ 3,389	$ 4,603