INVESTMENTS (DERIVATIVES) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 776 | $ 518 |
| Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net | 76 | 28 |
| Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net | 124 | 28 |
| Gain (losses) reported in net earnings (losses) | 0 | (1) |
| Derivative Instrument Detail [Abstract] | ||
| Cash And Securities Collateral For Derivative Contract | 58 | 27 |
| Equity Contracts Options | ||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative, Notional Amount | 776 | 518 |
| Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net | 76 | 28 |
| Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net | 20 | 4 |
| Gain (losses) reported in net earnings (losses) | 18 | (9) |
| Net Investment Income (Loss) | ||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Gain (losses) reported in net earnings (losses) | 18 | (9) |
| MSO and IUL indexed features | ||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net | 53 | 24 |
| Gain (losses) reported in net earnings (losses) | $ (18) | $ 8 |