EQUITY (Details - Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains (losses)	$ (159)	$ 341
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	1,305	1,286
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	6,797	6,728
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total reclassifications for the period	236	251
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains (losses)	8	49
Total reclassifications for the period	8	49
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains (losses)	204	286
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	35	43
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	(10)	(102)
Total reclassifications for the period	229	227
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Prior-service costs	12	12
Actuarial gains/(losses)	(13)	(37)
Total reclassifications for the period	(1)	(25)
Deferred acquisition costs adjustment	$ 0	$ 0