CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value	$ 33,011	$ 31,992
Mortgage Loans On Real Estate	4,633	4,281
Equity real estate, held for the production of income	104	99
Policy loans	3,526	3,542
Other equity investments	1,708	1,707
Trading securities	1,527	982
Other invested assets	2,265	2,340
Total investments	46,774	44,943
Cash and cash equivalents	3,614	3,227
Cash and securities segregated, at fair value	1,155	1,280
Broker-dealer related receivables	1,432	1,327
Deferred policy acquisition costs	3,622	3,545
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	3,685	3,697
Amounts due from reinsurers	3,597	3,542
Loans to affiliates	1,039	1,041
Guaranteed minimum income benefit reinsurance contract asset, at fair value	11,381	10,547
Other assets	5,474	5,340
Separate Accounts' assets	90,290	86,419
Total Assets	172,063	164,908
LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Policyholders' account balances	27,102	26,033
Future policy benefits, policyholders account balances and other	21,937	21,595
Broker-dealer related payables	767	466
Amounts due to reinsurers	64	74
Customers related payables	1,819	1,889
Short-term and long-term debt	476	645
Loans from affiliates	1,325	1,325
Income taxes payable	5,532	5,104
Other liabilities	4,160	3,815
Separate Accounts' liabilities	90,290	86,419
Liabilities	153,472	147,365
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 10 and 11)	0	0
AXA Equitable's equity:
Common stock, $1.25 par value, 2,000 million shares authorized, issued and outstanding	2	2
Capital in excess of par value	5,743	5,743
Retained earnings	9,997	9,392
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	84	(297)
Total AXA Equitable's equity	15,826	14,840
Noncontrolling interest	2,765	2,703
Equity	18,591	17,543
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 172,063	$ 164,908