INCOME TAXES (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred tax assets:
Losses and tax credit carryforwards	$ 20,825	$ 25,359
Unrealized loss on investments	4,843	3,365
Accruals not currently deductible, and other	2,935	4,499
Investments in foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures	1,035	1,435
Loss reserve discount	1,164	1,235
Loan loss and other reserves	888	547
Unearned premium reserve reduction	1,451	1,145
Employee benefits	1,217	1,483
Total deferred tax assets	34,358	39,068
Deferred tax liabilities:
Adjustment to life policy reserves	445	(1,817)
Deferred policy acquisition costs	(3,396)	(2,816)
Flight equipment, fixed assets and intangible assets	(2,354)	(2,015)
Unrealized gains related to available for sale debt securities	(3,693)	(7,464)
Other	(571)	(225)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(9,569)	(14,337)
Net deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	24,789	24,731
Valuation allowance	(3,596)	(8,036)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$ 21,193	$ 16,695