EQUITY (Details - Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	$ 1,438	$ (98)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	1,350	1,305
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred	6,551	6,797
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Total reclassifications for the period	462	236
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	8
Total reclassifications for the period	9	8
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	512	204
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(35)	35
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred	0	(10)
Total reclassifications for the period	477	229
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	(12)	(12)
Actuarial gains/(losses)	(36)	(13)
Total reclassifications for the period	(24)	(1)
Deferred acquisition costs adjustment	$ 0	$ 0