EQUITY (Details - Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated other comprehensive income) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains (losses)									$ (1,153)	$ (1,457)	$ 1,367
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs									4,288	4,521	5,236
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred									29,972	32,437	31,345
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									723	1,180	1,256
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	$ 875	$ (2,803)	$ 1,667	$ 1,727	$ (3,455)	$ 737	$ 2,858	$ (214)	1,466	(74)	3,281
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)									723	1,180	1,256
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity securities on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were taken
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Before Tax									50	123	71
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity securities on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were taken | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other realized capital gains (losses)									50	123	71
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)									50	123	71
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									768	1,228	1,074
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)									463	935	1,054
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs									305	293	3
Policyholder benefits and losses incurred									0	0	17
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)									768	1,228	1,074
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									(95)	(171)	111
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									(95)	(171)	111
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									5	15	214
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									$ (100)	$ (186)	$ (103)