INVESTMENTS (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | |||
| Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities | $ 14,205 | $ 11,540 | $ 4,043 |
| Gross realized gains | 68 | 152 | 103 |
| Gross realized losses | (32) | (51) | $ (42) |
| Available-for-Sale Securities | |||
| Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | |||
| Solvency Funds of Insurance Captive | $ 1,159 | $ 985 | |
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- Definition This item represents the gross profit realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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