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

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

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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative assets, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as assets.

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Amount of expenses related to the generation of investment income.

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Amount of investments in debt and equity securities and other forms of securities that provide ownership interests classified as trading.

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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, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
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	$ 32,274		$ 32,274		$ 32,236
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	402		402		105
Carrying value of fixed maturities non-income producing	1		1
Investment expenses	31	$ 16	40	$ 47
Trading securities, at fair value	12,053		12,053		9,134
Separate account equity investment carrying value	49		49		63
Separate account equity investment cost	31		31		46
Derecognized US Treasury securities	2,090		2,090		2,220
Proceeds from return swap contract					2,126
Fair value of return swap contracts	(8)		(8)
Other Than Investment Grade
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	$ 1,523		$ 1,523		$ 1,574
Percentage of available for sale securities	4.70%		4.70%		4.90%
Public corporate
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt securities exposure in single issuer of total investments	$ 178		$ 178		$ 169
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis	12,429		12,429		12,418
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	24		24		6
Fixed Maturities
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis	$ 32,139		32,139		32,123
Fixed Maturities \| Other Than Investment Grade
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross Unrealized Losses			10		28
Treasury Lock
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) TIPS			$ 97		$ 97