EQUITY (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	$ (1,618)	$ (549)	$ (1,959)	$ (751)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	1,353	1,472	2,639	2,819
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	8,090	7,789	14,818	14,908
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Total reclassifications for the period	132		383
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	6		55
Total reclassifications for the period	6		55
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other realized capital gains	1,306		1,592
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	(37)		6
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred	(1,117)		(1,219)
Total reclassifications for the period	152		379
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification of significant items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Prior-service costs	10		22
Actuarial gains/(losses)	(36)		(73)
Total reclassifications for the period	$ (26)		$ (51)