SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details - Other Assets and PPE) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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Other assets | |||
Deferred bonus interest and deferred sales inducement assets | $ 752 | $ 738 | |
Amortization expense associated with deferred bonus interest and deferred sales inducement assets | $ 156 | $ 94 | $ 77 |
Buildings | Maximum | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Estimated useful life | 40 years | ||
Furniture and equipment | Maximum | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Estimated useful life | 10 years | ||
Software Development | Maximum | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Estimated useful life | 5 years |