INCOME TAXES (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Losses and tax credit carryforwards	$ 25,359	$ 28,223
Unrealized loss on investments	3,365	2,436
Accruals not currently deductible, and other	4,499	6,431
Investments in foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures	1,435	1,432
Loss reserve discount	1,235	1,260
Loan loss and other reserves	547	877
Unearned premium reserve reduction	1,145	1,696
Employee benefits	1,483	1,217
Total deferred tax assets	39,068	43,572
Deferred tax liabilities:
Adjustment to life policy reserves	(1,817)	(1,978)
Deferred policy acquisition costs	(2,816)	(3,340)
Flight equipment, fixed assets and intangible assets	(2,015)	(4,530)
Unrealized gains related to available for sale debt securities	(7,464)	(4,010)
Other	(225)	(378)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(14,337)	(14,236)
Net deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	24,731	29,336
Valuation allowance	(8,036)	(11,047)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$ 16,695	$ 18,289