EQUITY (Details - Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains	$ 956	$ 2,126	$ 1,916
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	5,330	5,157	5,709
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred	28,281	29,503	32,036
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total reclassifications for the period	558	836
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	28	91
Total reclassifications for the period	28	91
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	669	2,452
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	(20)	(28)
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred	(117)	(1,569)
Total reclassifications for the period	532	855
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	47	(47)
Actuarial gains/(losses)	(49)	(157)
Total reclassifications for the period	$ (2)	$ (110)