INVESTMENTS (Details 8) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Available for Sale Securities Disclosures
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments	$ (1,457)	$ 5,155	$ (12,734)	$ 9,946
Fixed maturities
Available for Sale Securities Disclosures
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments	(1,696)	5,000	(12,971)	10,013
Equity securities
Available for Sale Securities Disclosures
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments	189	131	180	(459)
Other investments
Available for Sale Securities Disclosures
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments	$ 50	$ 24	$ 57	$ 392