CLOSED BLOCKS (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Closed Block Liabilities [Abstract]
Future policy benefits and other policyholders liabilities	$ 7,423	$ 7,537
Policyholder dividend obligation	128	201	$ 178	$ 128
Other liabilities	429	117
Total Closed Block liabilities	7,980	7,855
Assets Designated To Closed Block [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	4,686	5,143
Mortgage loans on real estate	1,331	1,407
Policy loans	888	912
Cash and other invested assets	545	14
Other assets	343	176
Total assets designated to the Closed Block	7,793	7,652
Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block	187	203
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	80	80
Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities	$ 267	$ 283