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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Derivatives and Hedging Instruments Gain (Loss) Summary (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) during period | $ (188) |  | $ (100) |
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax | 87 |  | 80 |
Derivative and non-derivative hedging instruments gain loss recongized in other comprehensive income effective portion before tax | 62 |  | 37 |
Cash flow hedges |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion) | (1) |  | 0 |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion) | (7) |  | (12) |
Fair value hedges |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion) | (6) |  | 0 |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion) | 0 |  | 0 |
Net investment hedge |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion) | 0 |  | 0 |
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) during period | 69 |  | 49 |
Non-qualifying strategies |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net | 94 |  | 80 |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion) | 0 |  | 0 |
Foreign currency swaps | Cash flow hedges |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion) | (1) |  | 0 |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion) | (7) |  | (12) |
Foreign currency swaps | Non-qualifying strategies |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net | 84 |  | 50 |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion) | 0 |  | 0 |
Foreign currency forwards | Fair value hedges |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion) | (6) | [1] | 0 | [1]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion) | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1]
Non-derivative hedging instruments | Net investment hedge |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion) | 0 |  | 0 |
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) during period | 69 |  | 49 |
Interest rate swaps | Non-qualifying strategies |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net | (4) |  | (3) |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion) | 0 |  | 0 |
Foreign currency options | Non-qualifying strategies |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net | 2 |  | 0 |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion) | 0 |  | 0 |
Credit default swaps | Non-qualifying strategies |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net | 12 |  | 33 |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion) | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |
[1] | Impact shown net of effect of hedged items (see Fair Value Hedges section of this Note 4 for further detail)

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- Definition The portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing (a) the amount of the hedge ineffectiveness and (b) the amount, if any, excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 25 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a)(1),(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6886632&loc=d3e76258-113986 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 205G -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 44C -Subparagraph b -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4C -Subparagraph (d) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5624171-113959 + Details
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- Definition The amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges, on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges, and on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4C -Subparagraph (a),(c),(d),(e) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5624171-113959 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 205G -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 44C -Subparagraph b -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4A -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5618551-113959 + Details
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- Definition The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 205G -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4C -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5624171-113959 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 133 -Paragraph 44C -Subparagraph b -Clause 2 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
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- Definition Before tax and net of reclassification adjustments of the change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity. Also includes the following: gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts; foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; and gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) that has been designated and qualified as a hedging instrument for hedging of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 830 -SubTopic 30 -Section 45 -Paragraph 20 -Subparagraph (b,d) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6915805&loc=d3e32211-110900 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 220 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 11 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=20435746&loc=d3e637-108580 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 220 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 10A -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=20435746&loc=SL7669646-108580 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 830 -SubTopic 20 -Section 35 -Paragraph 3 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6939497&loc=d3e30304-110892 + Details
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