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
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Fixed maturity securities
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings
Balance, beginning of year	$ 2,659	$ 3,872
Increases due to:
Credit impairments on new securities subject to impairment losses	15	8
Additional credit impairments on previously impaired securities	22	36
Reductions due to:
Credit impaired securities fully disposed for which there was no prior intent or requirement to sell	(42)	(330)
Accretion on securities previously impaired due to credit	(188)	(188)
Other	0	(9)
Balance, end of year	$ 2,466	$ 3,389