EQUITY (Details - Other comprehensive income reclassification adjustments) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	$ 1,296	$ (8,383)	$ 4,908
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	1,180	1,256	558
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	116	(9,639)	4,350
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	(577)	(1,553)	93
Other comprehensive income (loss)	693	(8,086)	4,257
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Fixed Maturity Investments on Which Other-Than-Temporary Credit Impairments Were Recognized
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	(222)	(471)	119
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	123	71	28
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	(345)	(542)	91
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	(75)	(195)	(16)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(270)	(347)	107
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of All Other Investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	1,769	(7,068)	6,488
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	1,228	1,074	532
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	541	(8,142)	5,956
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	(298)	(1,380)	418
Other comprehensive income (loss)	839	(6,762)	5,538
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	93	(1,129)	(833)
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	93	(1,129)	(833)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	(157)	(29)	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	250	(1,100)	(832)
Retirement Plan Liabilities Adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	(344)	285	(866)
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	(171)	111	(2)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	(173)	174	(864)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	(47)	51	(308)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (126)	$ 123	$ (556)