INVESTMENTS (Details - Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	$ 605	$ (11,007)
Fixed maturity securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	2,019	(9,275)
Equity securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	(1,155)	(929)
Other investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	$ (259)	$ (803)