EQUITY (Details - Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	$ 505	$ 291	$ 495	$ 2,250
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	1,288	1,220	3,989	3,859
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	7,203	7,416	20,771	22,234
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Total reclassifications for the period	22	198	432	581
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	9	1	27	56
Total reclassifications for the period	9	1	27	56
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	117	501	528	2,093
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	(40)	(39)	(35)	(33)
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	(65)	(243)	(87)	(1,462)
Total reclassifications for the period	12	219	406	598
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Prior-service costs	11	13	35	35
Actuarial gains/(losses)	(10)	(35)	(36)	(108)
Total reclassifications for the period	$ 1	$ (22)	$ (1)	$ (73)