EQUITY (Details - Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains	$ 1,136	$ 278	$ 232	$ 1,716
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	1,345	1,356	2,607	2,706
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred	6,872	7,100	13,259	13,651
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax	1,059	122	775	584
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	2,858	2,552	2,644	6,328
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)	1,059	122	775	584
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	25	46	100	55
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	25	46	100	55
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	25	46	100	55
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	1,038	99	683	576
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	1,074	112	661	624
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	(36)	(30)	22	(65)
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred	0	17	0	17
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	1,038	99	683	576
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	(4)	(23)	(8)	(47)
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	(4)	(23)	(8)	(47)
Prior-Service Costs | 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	5	11	9	23
Actuarial Gains (Losses) | 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	$ (9)	$ (34)	$ (17)	$ (70)