GMDB, GMIB, GIB, GWBL AND OTHER FEATURES AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 8,283	$ 7,373
Paid guarantee benefits	(413)	(168)
Other changes in reserve	1,441	650
Balance, end of period	9,311	7,855
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	2,986	1,729
Paid guarantee benefits	(195)	(139)
Other changes in reserve	361	290
Balance, end of period	3,152	1,880
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	5,297	5,644
Paid guarantee benefits	(218)	(29)
Other changes in reserve	1,080	360
Balance, end of period	$ 6,159	$ 5,975