EQUITY (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	$ (291)	$ (716)	$ (2,250)	$ (1,467)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	1,220	1,522	3,859	4,341
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	7,416	8,002	22,234	22,910
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Total reclassifications for the period	198		581
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	1		56
Total reclassifications for the period	1		56
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	501		2,093
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	(39)		(33)
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	(243)		(1,462)
Total reclassifications for the period	219		598
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Prior-service costs	13		35
Actuarial gains/(losses)	(35)		(108)
Total reclassifications for the period	$ (22)		$ (73)