EQUITY (Details - Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains (losses)									$ (1,457)	$ 1,367	$ 956
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs									4,521	5,236	5,330
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred									32,437	31,345	28,281
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									1,180	1,256	558
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	$ (3,455)	$ 737	$ 2,858	$ (214)	$ (2,932)	$ (115)	$ 2,552	$ 3,776	(74)	3,281	10,501
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)									1,180	1,256	558
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									123	71	28
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains (losses)									(123)	(71)	(28)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)									123	71	28
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									1,228	1,074	532
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains (losses)									(935)	(1,054)	(669)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs									293	3	(20)
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred									0	17	(117)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)									1,228	1,074	532
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									(171)	111	(2)
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									(171)	111	(2)
Prior-Service Costs | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									15	214	47
Actuarial Gains (Losses) | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									$ (186)	$ (103)	$ (49)