GMDB, GMIB, GIB, GWBL AND OTHER FEATURES AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Opening Balance	$ 7,373	$ 5,829	$ 6,333
Paid guarantee benefits	(402)	(451)	(562)
Other changes in reserve	1,312	1,995	58
Closing Balance	8,283	7,373	5,829
GMDB
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Opening Balance	1,729	1,626	1,772
Paid guarantee benefits	(313)	(231)	(237)
Other changes in reserve	1,570	334	91
Closing Balance	2,986	1,729	1,626
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Reinsurance Ceded [Abstract]
Opening Balance	832	791	844
Paid guarantee benefits	(148)	(114)	(109)
Other changes in reserve	746	155	56
Closing Balance	1,430	832	791
GMIB
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Opening Balance	5,644	4,203	4,561
Paid guarantee benefits	(89)	(220)	(325)
Other changes in reserve	(258)	1,661	(33)
Closing Balance	$ 5,297	$ 5,644	$ 4,203