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INVESTMENTS (Details - Carrying values of other invested assets) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended	96 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2027	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments [Line Items]
Other invested assets	$ 18,792		$ 19,341
Other invested assets, gross unrealized losses				$ 45
Alternative investments
Investments [Line Items]
Other invested assets	8,845		8,966
Investment real estate
Investments [Line Items]
Other invested assets	8,491		8,935
All other investments
Investments [Line Items]
Other invested assets	1,456		1,440
Hedge Funds
Investments [Line Items]
Other invested assets	3,300		4,200
Net of accumulated depreciation on investment in real estate	$ 703		598
Hedge Fund Fair Value Redemption, Additional Percentage	88.00%	12.00%
Direct private equity
Investments [Line Items]
Other invested assets	$ 5,200		4,300
Affordable Housing Partnerships
Investments [Line Items]
Other invested assets	$ 331		$ 438