INVESTMENTS (Details - Carrying values of other invested assets) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment [Line Items]
Other invested assets	$ 34,518	$ 28,659
Other invested assets, gross unrealized losses	56	15
Alternative investments
Investment [Line Items]
Other invested assets	19,656	19,709
Mutual Funds
Investment [Line Items]
Other invested assets		85
Investment real estate
Investment [Line Items]
Other invested assets	3,612	3,113
Net of accumulated depreciation on investment in real estate	315	513
Aircraft asset investments
Investment [Line Items]
Other invested assets	651	763
Investment In Aer Cap [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Other invested assets	4,972
Investments in life settlements
Investment [Line Items]
Other invested assets	3,753	3,601
All other investments
Investment [Line Items]
Other invested assets	$ 1,874	$ 1,388