EQUITY (Details - Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains									$ 1,367	$ 956	$ 2,126
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs									5,236	5,330	5,157
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred									31,345	28,281	29,503
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									1,256	558	836
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	$ (2,932)	$ (115)	$ 2,552	$ 3,776	$ 729	$ 3,019	$ 4,480	$ 2,273	3,281	10,501	9,368
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)									1,256	558	836
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									71	28	91
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains									(71)	(28)	(91)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)									71	28	91
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									1,074	532	855
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains									(1,054)	(669)	(2,452)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs									3	(20)	(28)
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred									17	(117)	(1,569)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)									1,074	532	855
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									111	(2)	(110)
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									111	(2)	(110)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Prior Service Cost Credit [Member] | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									214	47	47
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									$ (103)	$ (49)	$ (157)