EQUITY (Details 6) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	$ (1,931)	$ (1,759)	$ (1,739)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	5,157	5,709	5,486
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	29,503	32,036	33,523
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Total reclassifications for the period	836
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	91
Total reclassifications for the period	91
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	2,452
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	(28)
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	(1,569)
Total reclassifications for the period	855
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	47
Actuarial gains/(losses)	(157)
Total reclassifications for the period	$ (110)