GMDB, GMIB, GIB, GWBL AND OTHER FEATURES AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 8,283	$ 7,373
Paid guarantee benefits	(285)	(79)
Other changes in reserve	704	408
Balance, end of period	8,702	7,702
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	2,986	1,729
Paid guarantee benefits	(97)	(65)
Other changes in reserve	195	97
Balance, end of period	3,084	1,761
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	5,297	5,644
Paid guarantee benefits	(188)	(14)
Other changes in reserve	509	311
Balance, end of period	$ 5,618	$ 5,941