SCHEDULE IV REINSURANCE (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
REINSURANCE
Premiums for the year, Gross amount (direct)	$ 4,969	$ 4,562	$ 4,272
Premiums for the year, Ceded to other companies	95	90	79
Premiums for the year, Assumed from other companies	24	21	21
Premiums earned, Net amount	4,898	4,493	4,214
Premiums for the year, Percentage of amount assumed to net	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%
Life insurance operations
REINSURANCE
Life insurance in force, Gross amount (direct)	45,231	43,810	42,086
Premiums for the year, Gross amount (direct)	119	113	108
Life insurance in force, Ceded to other companies	21,300	21,897	22,753
Premiums for the year, Ceded to other companies	41	42	43
Life insurance in force, Net amount	23,931	21,913	19,333
Premiums earned, Net amount	78	71	65
Life insurance in force, Percentage of amount assumed to net	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Premiums for the year, Percentage of amount assumed to net	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Property and casualty insurance operations
REINSURANCE
Premiums for the year, Gross amount (direct)	4,850	4,449	4,164
Premiums for the year, Ceded to other companies	54	48	36
Premiums for the year, Assumed from other companies	24	21	21
Premiums earned, Net amount	$ 4,820	$ 4,422	$ 4,149
Premiums for the year, Percentage of amount assumed to net	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%