CLOSED BLOCKS (DETAILS) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Closed Block Liabilities [Abstract]
Future policy benefits and other policyholders liabilities	$ 8,045		$ 8,045		$ 8,121
Policyholder dividend obligation	305		305		260
Other liabilities	71		71		86
Total Closed Block liabilities	8,421		8,421		8,467
Assets Designated To Closed Block [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	5,743		5,743		5,686
Mortgage loans on real estate	1,184		1,184		1,205
Policy loans	1,052		1,052		1,061
Cash and other invested assets	56		56		30
Other assets	122		122		207
Total assets designated to the Closed Block	8,157		8,157		8,189
Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block	264		264		278
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) net of deferred income tax (expense) benefit and policyholder dividend obligation	91		91		62
Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities	355		355		340
Closed Block Operations Revenue [Abstract]
Premiums and other income	79	89	160	181
Closed Block Operations Net Investment Income	105	108	212	218
Total investment gains (losses), net	(6)	(7)	(10)	(6)
Total revenues	178	190	362	393
Closed Block Operations Benefits And Expense [Abstract]
Policyholders benefits and dividends	198	195	385	400
Other operating costs and expenses	0	0	0	1
Total benefits and other deductions	198	195	385	401
Net revenues, before income taxes	(20)	(5)	(23)	(8)
Income tax (expense) benefit	7	2	8	3
Net Revenues	(13)	(3)	(15)	(5)
Movement In Closed Block Dividend Obligation [Roll Forward]
Balances, beginning of year			260	119
Unrealized investment gains (losses)			45	39
Balances, End of year	$ 305	$ 158	$ 305	$ 158