DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Gains (Losses) Recognized on Fair Value Hedging Relationships (Details) (Fixed Maturities, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Foreign currency forwards
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total gains (losses) recognized for derivatives	$ (1,094)	$ 102	$ (631)	$ (891)
Gains (losses) on derivatives excluded from effectiveness testing	(1)	(6)	(36)	(17)
Gains (losses) on derivatives included in effectiveness testing	(1,093)	108	(595)	(874)
Gains (losses) recognized for hedged items	1,097	(104)	624	870
Ineffectiveness recognized for fair value hedge	4	4	29	(4)
Foreign currency options
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total gains (losses) recognized for derivatives	(9)		(8)
Gains (losses) on derivatives excluded from effectiveness testing	(9)		(8)
Gains (losses) on derivatives included in effectiveness testing	0		0
Gains (losses) recognized for hedged items	0		0
Ineffectiveness recognized for fair value hedge	0		0
Interest rate swaptions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total gains (losses) recognized for derivatives	(34)	(41)	(160)	(41)
Gains (losses) on derivatives excluded from effectiveness testing	2	(41)	(20)	(41)
Gains (losses) on derivatives included in effectiveness testing	(36)	0	(140)	0
Gains (losses) recognized for hedged items	37	0	150	0
Ineffectiveness recognized for fair value hedge	$ 1	$ 0	$ 10	$ 0