INVESTMENTS (Details - Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	$ 1,547	$ (1,649)	$ 10,555	$ (6,687)
Fixed maturity securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	1,595	(1,180)	11,957	(5,583)
Equity securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	(19)	(384)	(1,159)	(479)
Other investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	$ (29)	$ (85)	$ (243)	$ (625)