GMDB, GMIB, GIB, GWBL AND OTHER FEATURES AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 8,789	$ 8,283
Paid guarantee benefits	(123)	(285)
Other changes in reserve	350	704
Balance, end of period	9,016	8,702
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	3,212	2,986
Paid guarantee benefits	(89)	(97)
Other changes in reserve	140	195
Balance, end of period	3,263	3,084
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	5,577	5,297
Paid guarantee benefits	(34)	(188)
Other changes in reserve	210	509
Balance, end of period	$ 5,753	$ 5,618