EQUITY (Details - Rollforward of Accumulated other comprehensive income) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
A rollforward of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, beginning of period, net of tax	$ 10,617
Deferred tax asset (liability)	1,553	$ (93)	$ 3,251
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(8,086)	4,257	(6,237)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment	(1,100)	(832)	(556)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges	0	0	0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment	(123)	556	(631)
Balance, end of period, net of tax	2,537	10,617
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
A rollforward of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, beginning of period, net of tax	10,617	6,360	12,574
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	(11,007)	7,720	(13,605)
Change in deferred acquisition costs adjustment and other	1,119	(427)	873
Change in future policy benefits	1,204	(1,246)	2,737
Changes in foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,129)	(833)	(454)
Net actuarial gain (loss)	413	(815)	1,012
Prior service (cost) credit	(239)	(49)	(51)
Deferred tax asset (liability)	1,553	(93)	3,251
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(8,086)	4,257	(6,237)
Noncontrolling interests	(6)	0	(23)
Balance, end of period, net of tax	2,537	10,617	6,360
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Fixed Maturity Investments on Which Other-Than-Temporary Credit Impairments Were Recognized
A rollforward of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, beginning of period, net of tax	1,043	936	575
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	(488)	156	464
Change in deferred acquisition costs adjustment and other	(146)	68	(127)
Change in future policy benefits	92	(133)	79
Deferred tax asset (liability)	195	16	(55)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(347)	107	361
Balance, end of period, net of tax	696	1,043	936
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of All Other Investments
A rollforward of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, beginning of period, net of tax	12,327	6,789	13,446
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	(10,519)	7,564	(14,069)
Change in deferred acquisition costs adjustment and other	1,265	(495)	1,000
Change in future policy benefits	1,112	(1,113)	2,658
Deferred tax asset (liability)	1,380	(418)	3,738
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(6,762)	5,538	(6,673)
Noncontrolling interests	(1)		(16)
Balance, end of period, net of tax	5,566	12,327	6,789
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
A rollforward of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, beginning of period, net of tax	(1,784)	(952)	(403)
Changes in foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,129)	(833)	(454)
Deferred tax asset (liability)	29	1	(102)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,100)	(832)	(556)
Noncontrolling interests	(5)		(7)
Balance, end of period, net of tax	(2,879)	(1,784)	(952)
Retirement Plan Liabilities Adjustment
A rollforward of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, beginning of period, net of tax	(969)	(413)	(1,044)
Net actuarial gain (loss)	413	(815)	1,012
Prior service (cost) credit	(239)	(49)	(51)
Deferred tax asset (liability)	(51)	308	(330)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	123	(556)	631
Balance, end of period, net of tax	$ (846)	$ (969)	$ (413)