VALUE OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED AND DEFERRED ACQUISTION COST (VALUE OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED ) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Value Of Business Acquired [Line Items] | |||
| Gross Carrying Amount | $ 416 | $ 416 | |
| Accumulated Amortization and Other | (416) | (407) | |
| Net | 0 | 9 | |
| Total amortization | 9 | 0 | $ 10 |
| Protective Life | |||
| Value Of Business Acquired [Line Items] | |||
| Net | $ 117 | $ 117 | |