INVESTMENTS (Details - Components of Net investment income) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	$ 3,543	$ 3,511	$ 11,413	$ 10,087
Investment expenses	135	115	381	365
Net investment income	3,408	3,396	11,032	9,722
Fixed maturity securities, including short-term investments
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	2,698	2,629	8,052	7,775
Other fixed maturity securities
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	333	60	941	29
Other fixed maturity securities | Reclassification [Member]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	96
Equity securities
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	(51)	(21)	6	(50)
Interest on mortgage and other loans
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	495	455	1,511	1,352
Alternative investments
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	115	329	879	837
Real estate
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	96	72	227	133
Other investments
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	(143)	$ (13)	$ (203)	$ 11
Other investments | Reclassification [Member]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	$ (96)