REINSURANCE (Details - Rollforward of the reinsurance recoverable allowance for credit losses) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Reinsurance recoverables, balance, beginning of year	$ 151
Initial allowance upon CECL adoption	224
Current period provision for expected credit losses and disputes	9
Write-offs charged against the allowance for credit losses and disputes	(9)
Reinsurance recoverables, balance, end of period	375
General Insurance
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Reinsurance recoverables, balance, beginning of year	111
Initial allowance upon CECL adoption	202
Current period provision for expected credit losses and disputes	(12)
Write-offs charged against the allowance for credit losses and disputes	(9)
Reinsurance recoverables, balance, end of period	292
Life and Retirement
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Reinsurance recoverables, balance, beginning of year	40
Initial allowance upon CECL adoption	22
Current period provision for expected credit losses and disputes	21
Write-offs charged against the allowance for credit losses and disputes	0
Reinsurance recoverables, balance, end of period	$ 83

The amount of initial allowance for credit losses on reinsurance recoverables upon adoption of ASU 2016-13.

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Amount of the write-down or write-off of a receivable from a reinsurer.

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Amount of expense (reversal of expense) for expected credit loss on reinsurance recoverable.

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Amount of allowance for credit loss on reinsurance recoverable.

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