EQUITY (Details - Other comprehensive income reclassification adjustments) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	$ 3,090	$ 1,296	$ (8,383)
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	723	1,180	1,256
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	2,367	116	(9,639)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	132	(577)	(1,553)
Other comprehensive income	2,235	693	(8,086)
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Fixed Maturity Securities on Which Other-Than-Temporary Credit Impairments Were Taken
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	467	(222)	(471)
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	50	123	71
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	417	(345)	(542)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	50	(75)	(195)
Other comprehensive income	367	(270)	(347)
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of All Other Investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	2,052	1,769	(7,068)
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	768	1,228	1,074
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	1,284	541	(8,142)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	(4)	(298)	(1,380)
Other comprehensive income	1,288	839	(6,762)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	547	93	(1,129)
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	547	93	(1,129)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	8	(157)	(29)
Other comprehensive income	539	250	(1,100)
Retirement Plan Liabilities Adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments
Unrealized change arising during period	24	(344)	285
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net income	(95)	(171)	111
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax expense (benefit)	119	(173)	174
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)	78	(47)	51
Other comprehensive income	$ 41	$ (126)	$ 123