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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Fixed maturity securities
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings
Balance, beginning of year	$ 3,166	$ 4,236	$ 3,872	$ 5,164
Increases due to:
Credit impairments on new securities subject to impairment losses	13	6	35	33
Additional credit impairments on previously impaired securities	5	29	59	59
Reductions due to:
Credit impaired securities fully disposed for which there was no prior intent or requirement to sell	(116)	(68)	(528)	(626)
Accretion on securities previously impaired due to credit	(183)	(184)	(544)	(611)
Other	0	0	(9)	0
Balance, end of year	$ 2,885	$ 4,019	$ 2,885	$ 4,019