GMDB, GMIB, GIB, GWBL AND OTHER FEATURES AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 8,283	$ 7,373
Paid guarantee benefits	(529)	(274)
Other changes in reserve	1,661	1,197
Balance, end of period	9,415	8,296
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	2,986	1,729
Paid guarantee benefits	(280)	(229)
Other changes in reserve	491	413
Balance, end of period	3,197	1,913
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	5,297	5,644
Paid guarantee benefits	(249)	(45)
Other changes in reserve	1,170	784
Balance, end of period	$ 6,218	$ 6,383