VARIABLE LIFE AND ANNUITY CONTRACTS (Details - GMDB, GMIB, GMWB and GMAV) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Assumptions and methodology used to determine the GMDB liability
Fair value of embedded derivatives, liability	$ 4,454	$ 5,822
Guaranteed minimum death benefits (GMDB)
Changes in GMDB for guarantees on variable contracts reflected in the general account
Balance at the beginning of the period	421	407	$ 397
Reserve increase (decrease)	72	41	35
Benefits paid	(35)	(43)	(40)
Changes in reserves related to unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	(13)	16	15
Balance at the end of the period	445	421	$ 407
Guaranteed minimum account value benefits (GMAB) and Guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (GMWB)
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Account value	51,000	48,000
Net amount at risk	513	1,100
Embedded derivatives
Assumptions and methodology used to determine the GMDB liability
Fair value of embedded derivatives, liability	14,500	15,800
Embedded derivatives | Guaranteed minimum account value benefits (GMAB) and Guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (GMWB)
Assumptions and methodology used to determine the GMDB liability
Fair value of embedded derivatives, liability	2,500	3,600
Variable contract, net deposits plus a minimum return | Guaranteed minimum death benefits (GMDB)
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Account value	114,936	105,010
Net amount at risk	$ 509	$ 490
Average attained age of contract holders by product	66 years	65 years
Variable contract, net deposits plus a minimum return | Minimum | Guaranteed minimum death benefits (GMDB)
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Range of guaranteed minimum return rates (as a percent)	0.00%	0.00%
Variable contract, net deposits plus a minimum return | Maximum | Guaranteed minimum death benefits (GMDB)
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Range of guaranteed minimum return rates (as a percent)	4.50%	4.50%
Variable annuity contract, highest contract value attained | Guaranteed minimum death benefits (GMDB)
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Account value	$ 17,298	$ 16,667
Net amount at risk	$ 258	$ 276
Average attained age of contract holders by product	72 years	72 years