INVESTMENTS (Details - Components of Net realized capital gains (losses)) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Other-than-temporary impairments:
Severity	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ (5)
Change in intent	(14)	(1)	(20)	(4)
Foreign currency declines	(3)	0	(13)	0
Issuer-specific credit events	(31)	(51)	(124)	(130)
Adverse projected cash flows	(2)	0	(7)	(7)
Provision for loan losses	(11)	(33)	9	(38)
Foreign exchange transactions	350	(276)	329	135
Derivative instruments	36	192	(302)	209
Impairments on investments in life settlements	(52)	(61)	(139)	(139)
Other	71	(20)	70	(27)
Total net realized capital gains (losses)	470	252	358	2,143
Fixed maturity securities
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Sale of fixed maturity securities	97	490	463	2,063
Equity securities
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Sale of fixed maturity securities	$ 29	$ 12	$ 92	$ 86