EQUITY (Details - Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains	$ 149	$ 1,618	$ (10)	$ 1,959
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	1,396	1,353	2,701	2,639
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	6,771	8,090	13,568	14,818
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total reclassifications for the period	174	132	410	383
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	10	6	18	55
Total reclassifications for the period	10	6	18	55
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	207	1,306	411	1,592
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	(30)	(37)	5	6
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	(12)	(1,117)	(22)	(1,219)
Total reclassifications for the period	165	152	394	379
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	10	24	22
Actuarial gains/(losses)	(13)	(36)	(26)	(73)
Total reclassifications for the period	$ (1)	$ (26)	$ (2)	$ (51)