GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, January 1,	$ 7,373	$ 5,829
Paid guarantee benefits	(274)	(380)
Other changes in reserve	1,197	1,192
Balance, end of period	8,296	6,641
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, January 1,	1,729	1,626
Paid guarantee benefits	(229)	(171)
Other changes in reserve	413	211
Balance, end of period	1,913	1,666
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, January 1,	5,644	4,203
Paid guarantee benefits	(45)	(209)
Other changes in reserve	784	981
Balance, end of period	$ 6,383	$ 4,975