INVESTMENTS (Details - Realized gains and gross realized losses from sales or maturities) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gross Realized Gains	$ 82	$ 99	$ 268	$ 743
Gross Realized Losses	71	41	244	283
Aggregate fair value of available for sale securities sold	6,000	4,400	18,100	27,800
Net realized capital gains (losses)	11	58	24	460
Fixed maturity securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gross Realized Gains	82	93	252	637
Gross Realized Losses	71	39	244	263
Equity securities available for sale
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gross Realized Gains	0	6	16	106
Gross Realized Losses	$ 0	$ 2	$ 0	$ 20