HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION, DIVESTED BUSINESSES AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details - Income (loss) from divested businesses or discontinued operations) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income (loss) from divested businesses or discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ (35)	$ 2	$ 30	$ (47)	$ 11	$ (18)	$ 18	$ 73	$ (50)	$ 84	$ 1
ALICO [Member] | Met Life Inc [Member]
Income (loss) from divested businesses or discontinued operations:
Gain (loss) on sale									23	150	1
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, before tax expense (benefit)									23	150	1
Income tax expense (benefit)									73	66	0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations									$ (50)	$ 84	$ 1