EQUITY (Details - Other comprehensive income reclassification adjustments) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	$ 739	$ 3,051
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	198	(284)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	541	3,335
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	(10)	347
Other comprehensive income (loss)	551	2,988
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	190	(458)
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	15	75
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	175	(533)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	61	(184)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	114	(349)
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of All Other Investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	835	3,640
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	193	(355)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	642	3,995
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	(53)	568
Other comprehensive income (loss)	695	3,427
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	(304)	(132)
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	(304)	(132)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	(28)	(40)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(276)	(92)
Retirement Plan Liabilities Adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	18	1
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	(10)	(4)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	28	5
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	10	3
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 18	$ 2