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The carrying value of fixed maturities that were non-income producing for the twelve months.

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Investment disclosure of credit risk exposure to Debt securities in single issuer of less than a stated percentage of Company's total investments.

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Investment disclosure of credit risk exposure to Debt securities in single issuer of Company's total investments.

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Other than investment grade Securities as a percentage of aggregate amortized cost of fixed maturities held by the Company.

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Represents the carrying value of Other equity investments included the General Account's investment in Separate Accounts

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This item represents the cost of equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments for other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any.

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This item represents the cost of debt and equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any.

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Amount of accumulated unrealized loss on investments in debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale that have been in a continuous loss position for twelve months or longer.

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Amount of equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor as trading.

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Amount of unrealized loss before deducting unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale securities.

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Amount of expenses related to the generation of investment income.

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Includes other investments and securities that are not at fair value as of the balance sheet date and those that are not accounted for under the equity method.

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INVESTMENTS (TEXTUAL) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
INVESTMENTS (TEXTUAL) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt securities exposure in single issuer greater than stated percentage of total investments	0.30%		0.30%
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis	$ 33,486		$ 33,486		$ 31,235
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	111		111		194
Carrying value of fixed maturities non-income producing	6		6
Investment expenses	16	$ 15	47	$ 41
Trading securities, Cost	8,611		8,611		6,866
Trading securities, at fair value	8,702		8,702		6,805
Separate account equity investment carrying value	65		65		82
Separate account equity investment cost	49		49		72
Equity Securities, Carrying Value	86		86		32
Equity Securities, Amortized Cost	86		86		34
Other Than Investment Grade
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	$ 1,628		$ 1,628		$ 1,310
Percentage of available for sale securities	4.90%		4.90%		4.20%
Subprime residential mortgage loans
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Other investments and securities, at cost	$ 6		$ 6		$ 7
Alt residential mortgage loans
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Other investments and securities, at cost	6		6		6
Public corporate
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt securities exposure in single issuer of total investments	166		166		157
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis	13,181		13,181		12,890
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	8		8		73
Fixed Maturities
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis	$ 33,400		33,400		31,201
Fixed Maturities \| Other Than Investment Grade
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross Unrealized Losses			$ 45		$ 97