SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (Subsequent events, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Oct. 10, 2012
Golden Gate V and Red Mountain
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Transaction period of financing for reserves related to a block of universal life insurance policies with secondary guarantees	20 years
Maximum amount to be financed for reserves related to a block of universal life insurance policies with secondary guarantees	$ 945
Red Mountain
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Initial principal amount of note for deposit to a reinsurance trust	275
Maximum principal amount of note for deposit to a reinsurance trust	945
Credit enhancement period for Red Mountain note	20 years
Estimated average annual expense for the credit enhancement, net of tax	$ 4.9