Equitable (EQH) 10-Q 13 Aug 18 2018 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Aug. 13, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Registrant Name	AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,333,986
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		561,000,000

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UN

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments:
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $44,171 and $45,068)		$ 43,905	$ 46,941
Mortgage loans on real estate (net of valuation allowance of $7 and $8)		11,808	10,952
Real estate under development	[1]	53	390
Policy loans		3,739	3,819
Other equity investments	[1]	1,385	1,392
Trading securities, at fair value		14,146	14,170
Other invested assets	[1]	1,792	4,118
Total investments		76,828	81,782
Cash and cash equivalents	[1]	6,833	4,814
Cash and securities segregated, at fair value		1,289	825
Broker-dealer related receivables		2,276	2,158
Deferred policy acquisition costs		6,346	5,969
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net		4,802	4,824
Amounts due from reinsurers		4,963	5,023
Loans to affiliates		0	1,230
GMIB reinsurance contract asset, at fair value		1,636	1,894
Current and deferred tax assets		47	67
Other assets	[1]	3,025	2,510
Separate Accounts assets		122,967	124,552
Total assets		231,012	235,648
LIABILITIES
Policyholders’ account balances		48,849	47,171
Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities		29,351	30,299
Broker-dealer related payables		603	783
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		1,850	1,887
Customers related payables		2,713	2,229
Amounts due to reinsurers		1,398	1,436
Short-term and Long-term debt	[1]	4,922	2,408
Loans from affiliates		0	3,622
Other liabilities	[1]	3,350	4,053
Separate Accounts liabilities		122,967	124,552
Total liabilities		216,003	218,440
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	[1]	146	626
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Equity attributable to Holdings:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized and 561,000,000 issued and outstanding		6	6
Capital in excess of par value		2,067	1,298
Retained earnings		12,613	12,289
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,310)	(108)
Total equity attributable to Holdings		13,376	13,485
Noncontrolling interest		1,487	3,097
Total equity		14,863	16,582
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Equity		$ 231,012	$ 235,648
[1]	See Note 2 for details of balances with variable interest entities.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (U3

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fixed maturities available for sale, amortized cost	$ 44,171
Mortgage loans on real estate, valuation allowances	$ 7	$ 8
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock authorized (in shares)	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
Common stock issued (in shares)	561,000,000	561,000,000
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	561,000,000	561,000,000
Fixed Maturities
Fixed maturities available for sale, amortized cost	$ 44,171	$ 45,068

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
REVENUES
Policy charges and fee income	$ 987	$ 935	$ 1,959	$ 1,891
Premiums	275	277	554	558
Net derivative investment gains (loss)	(73)	729	(354)	494
Net investment income (loss)	596	803	1,187	1,583
Investment gains (losses), net:
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	0	13	0	14
Other investment gains (losses), net	(22)	17	80	(6)
Total investment gains (losses), net	(22)	4	80	(20)
Investment management and service fees	1,075	998	2,130	1,952
Other income	124	136	241	254
Total revenues	2,962	3,882	5,797	6,712
BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Policyholders’ benefits	920	1,741	1,528	2,834
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	268	242	539	488
Compensation and benefits (includes $41, $41, $81 and $82 of deferred policy acquisition costs, respectively)	558	546	1,178	1,085
Commissions and distribution related payments (includes $132, $138, $251 and $270 of deferred policy acquisition costs, respectively)	418	400	829	795
Interest expense	60	38	106	73
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (net of capitalization of $173, $179, $332 and $352 of deferred policy acquisition costs, respectively)	(1)	(113)	14	(168)
Other operating costs and expenses	425	414	919	1,158
Total benefits and other deductions	2,648	3,268	5,113	6,265
Income (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	314	614	684	447
Income tax (expense) benefit	(59)	84	(138)	54
Net income (loss)	255	698	546	501
Less: net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(97)	(90)	(220)	(183)
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings	$ 158	$ 608	$ 326	$ 318
Earnings per share - Common stock
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 1.08	$ 0.58	$ 0.57
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 1.08	$ 0.58	$ 0.57
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	561	561	561	561
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	561.1	561	561.1	561

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INC5

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Compensation and benefits
Deferred acquisition costs	$ 0	$ 0	$ 81	$ 82
Commissions and distribution related payments
Deferred acquisition costs	0	0	251	270
Amortization of deferred poilicy acquisition costs, net
Deferred policy acquisition costs	$ 0	$ 0	$ 332	$ 352

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 255	$ 698	$ 546	$ 501
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(8)	17	(14)	25
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification adjustment	(349)	431	(1,308)	535
Changes in defined benefit plan related items not yet recognized in periodic benefit cost, net of reclassification adjustment	1	18	134	43
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(356)	466	(1,188)	603
Comprehensive income (loss)	(101)	1,164	(642)	1,104
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(105)	(98)	(234)	(198)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings	$ (206)	$ 1,066	$ (876)	$ 906

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUI

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Parent	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings	Noncontrolling Interest
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Impact of adoption of revenue recognition standard ASC 606					$ 0
Common stock, at par value, beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2016			$ 6
Beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2016				$ 931	11,439	$ (921)	3,142
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Purchase of AllianceBernstein Units from noncontrolling interest				0
Other changes				24			(8)
Net income (loss)	$ 318				318
Stockholder dividends
Other comprehensive income (loss)	603					588	15
Repurchase of AB Holding units							(69)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest							159
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest							(186)
Purchase of AB Units by Holdings							0
Common stock, at par value, end of year at Jun. 30, 2017			6
End of year at Jun. 30, 2017	15,438	$ 12,385		955	11,757	(333)	3,053
Common stock, at par value, beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2016			6
Beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2016				931	11,439	(921)	3,142
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other changes				67
Net income (loss)	312				312
Other comprehensive income (loss)	631					591
End of year at Sep. 30, 2017	15,435	12,425		998	11,751	(330)	3,010
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Impact of adoption of revenue recognition standard ASC 606					13		19
Common stock, at par value, beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2017	6		6
Beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2017	16,582			1,298	12,289	(108)	3,097
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Capital contribution from parent				695
Purchase of AllianceBernstein Units from noncontrolling interest				17
Other changes				57			(80)
Net income (loss)	326				326
Stockholder dividends					(15)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,188)					(1,202)	14
Repurchase of AB Holding units							(12)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest							186
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest							(216)
Purchase of AB Units by Holdings							(1,521)
Common stock, at par value, end of year at Jun. 30, 2018	6		$ 6
End of year at Jun. 30, 2018	$ 14,863	$ 13,376		$ 2,067	$ 12,613	$ (1,310)	$ 1,487

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018		Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 546		$ 501
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	539		488
Policy charges and fee income	(1,959)		(1,891)
(Income) loss related to derivative instruments	354		(494)
Investment (gains) losses, net	(80)		20
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities	237		(216)
Non-cash Pension restructuring	101		0
Amortization of deferred cost of reinsurance asset	10		7
Amortization of deferred sales commission	13		17
Other depreciation and amortization	(32)		(60)
Changes in goodwill	0		369
Distribution from joint ventures and limited partnerships	44		53
Changes in:
Net broker-dealer and customer related receivables/payables	479		160
Reinsurance recoverable	20		40
Segregated cash and securities, net	(473)		(132)
Deferred policy acquisition costs	14		(168)
Future policy benefits	(171)		1,516
Current and deferred income taxes	224		123
Other, net	(180)		333
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(314)		666
Proceeds from the sale/maturity/prepayment of:
Fixed maturities, available for sale	6,307		2,275
Mortgage loans on real estate	153		399
Trading account securities	4,866		5,663
Other	261		164
Payment for the purchase/origination of:
Fixed maturities, available for sale	(6,031)		(2,696)
Mortgage loans on real estate	(1,004)		(1,041)
Trading account securities	(5,075)		(7,236)
Other	(110)		(149)
Cash settlements related to derivative instruments	(333)		(1,537)
Decrease in loans to affiliates	1,230		0
Change in short-term investments	1,170		(1,045)
Investment in capitalized software, leasehold improvements and EDP equipment	(46)		(43)
Other, net	419		179
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,807		(5,067)
Policyholders’ account balances:
Deposits	5,567		4,401
Withdrawals	(2,750)		(1,724)
Transfer (to) from Separate Accounts	(307)		826
Change in short-term financings	(1,341)		79
Issuance of long-term debt	4,058		0
Repayment of loans from affiliates	(3,000)		(56)
Proceeds from loans from affiliates	0		109
Change in collateralized pledged assets	31		1,821
Change in collateralized pledged liabilities	455		133
Increase (decrease) in overdrafts payable	(29)		69
Cash contribution from parent	8		0
Shareholder dividend paid	(15)		0
Purchase of AB Units by Holdings	(1,330)		0
Repurchase of AB Holding units	(19)		(128)
Redemption of noncontrolling interests of consolidated VIEs, net	(516)		(75)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	(216)		(186)
Increase (decrease) in Securities sold under agreement to repurchase	(37)		(346)
Other, net	(27)		0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	532		4,923
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(6)		11
Change in cash and cash equivalents	2,019		533
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	4,814	[1]	5,654
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	6,833	[1]	6,187
Non-cash transactions during the Period
Capital contribution from Parent	630		0
Repayment of long-term debt	202		0
Transfer of assets to reinsurer	(604)		0
Contribution of 0.5% minority interest in AXA Financial	65		0
Repayment of loans from affiliates	$ (622)		$ 0
[1]	See Note 2 for details of balances with variable interest entities.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CAS9

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical)	Jun. 30, 2018
AXF
Minority interest in AXF (as a percent)	0.50%

ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
ORGANIZATION	ORGANIZATION Business AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings” and, collectively with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company”) is the holding company for a diversified financial services organization. In May 2017, AXA S.A. (“AXA”), a French holding company for the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in life, property and casualty and health insurance and asset management, announced its intention to pursue the sale of a minority stake in Holdings through an initial public offering (the “IPO”). On May 14, 2018 , Holdings completed the IPO in which AXA sold 157,837,500 shares of Holdings common stock to the public. As of June 30, 2018 , AXA owns approximately 71.9% of the outstanding common stock of Holdings. The Company conducts operations in four segments: Individual Retirement, Group Retirement, Investment Management and Research, and Protection Solutions. The Company’s management evaluates the performance of each of these segments independently. • The Individual Retirement segment offers a diverse suite of variable annuity products which are primarily sold to affluent and high net worth individuals saving for retirement or seeking retirement income. • The Group Retirement segment offers tax-deferred investment and retirement plans sponsored by educational entities, municipalities and not-for-profit entities as well as small and medium-sized businesses. • The Investment Management and Research segment provides diversified investment management, research and related solutions globally to a broad range of clients through three main client channels—Institutional, Retail and Private Wealth Management—and distributes its institutional research products and solutions through Bernstein Research Services. The Investment Management and Research segment reflects the business of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (“AB Holding”), AllianceBernstein L.P. (“ABLP”) and their subsidiaries (collectively, “AB”). • The Protection Solutions segment includes the Company’s life insurance and group employee benefits businesses. The life insurance business offers a variety of variable universal life, indexed universal life and term life products to help affluent and high net worth individuals, as well as small and medium-sized business owners, with their wealth protection, wealth transfer and corporate needs. Our group employee benefits business offers a suite of life, short- and long-term disability, dental and vision insurance products to small and medium-size businesses across the United States. The Company reports certain activities and items that are not included in our segments in Corporate and Other. Corporate and Other includes certain of our financing and investment expenses. It also includes: the AXA Advisors broker-dealer business, closed block of life insurance (the “Closed Block”), run-off variable annuity reinsurance business, run-off group pension business, run-off health business, benefit plans for our employees, certain strategic investments and certain unallocated items, including capital and related investments, interest expense and corporate expense. AB’s results of operations are reflected in the Investment Management and Research segment. Accordingly, Corporate and Other does not include any items applicable to AB. On April 23, 2018, Holdings purchased 8,160,000 units of limited partnership in ABLP (“AB Units”) from Coliseum Reinsurance Company (“Coliseum”), an affiliate. In addition, Holdings acquired AXA-IM Holding US Inc., which owns 41,934,582 AB Units. As a result of these two transactions , the Company’s economic interest increased to approximately 65 % . At December 31, 2017, the Company’s economic interest in AB was approximately 47% . The general partner of AB, AllianceBernstein Corporation (the “General Partner”), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Because the General Partner has the authority to manage and control the business of AB, AB is consolidated in the Company’s financial statements for all periods. In March 2018, AXA contributed the 0.5% minority interest in AXA Financial, Inc. (“AXA Financial”) to Holdings so that Holdings now owns 100% of AXA Financial. Basis of Presentation The Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) on a basis consistent with reporting interim financial information in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in Holdings’ prospectus dated May 9, 2018 filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on May 11, 2018 (the “Prospectus”). The terms “ second quarter 2018 ” and “ second quarter 2017 ” refer to the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The terms “first six months of 2018 ” and “first six months of 2017 ” refer to the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance that revises the recognition criteria for revenue arising from contracts with customers to provide goods or services, except when those revenue streams are from insurance and investment contracts, leases, rights and obligations that are in the scope of certain financial instruments (i.e., derivative contracts) and guarantees other than product or service warranties, for which existing revenue recognition requirements are not superseded by this guidance. On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new revenue recognition guidance on a modified retrospective basis and is reporting the additional disclosures required by the new standard in first quarter 2018. Adoption of this new guidance did not change the amounts or timing of the Company’s revenue recognition for base investment management and advisory fees, distribution revenues, shareholder servicing revenues, and broker-dealer revenues. However, some performance-based fees and carried-interest distributions that prior to adoption were recognized when no risk of reversal remained, in certain instances under the new standard may be recognized earlier if it is probable that significant reversal will not occur. As a result, on January 1, 2018, the Company recognized a cumulative effect adjustment, net of tax, to increase opening equity attributable to Holdings and the noncontrolling interest by approximately $13 million and $19 million , respectively, reflecting the impact of carried-interest distributions previously received by AB of approximately $78 million , net of revenue sharing payments to investment team members of approximately $43 million , for which it is probable that significant reversal will not occur and for which incremental tax is provided at Holdings. In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The new guidance primarily affects the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, the FASB clarified guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities. The new guidance requires equity investments in unconsolidated entities, except those accounted for under the equity method, to be measured at fair value through earnings, thereby eliminating the AFS classification for equity securities with readily determinable fair values for which changes in fair value currently are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”). On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new recognition requirements on a modified retrospective basis for changes in the fair value of AFS equity securities, resulting in no material reclassification adjustment from AOCI to opening retained earnings for the net unrealized gains, net of tax, related to approximately $46 million common stock securities and eliminated their designation as AFS equity securities. The new guidance does not apply to FHLB common stock and prohibits such investments from being classified as equity securities subject to the new guidance. Accordingly, the Company has classified its investment in the FHLB common stock as other invested assets at June 30, 2018 . The Company’s investment assets held in the form of equity interests in unconsolidated entities, such as limited partnerships and limited liability companies, including hedge funds, private equity funds, and real estate-related funds, generally are accounted for under the equity method and were not impacted by this new guidance. The Company does not currently report any of its financial liabilities under the fair value option. In March 2017, the FASB issued new guidance on the presentation of net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit costs that requires retrospective disaggregation of the service cost component from the other components of net benefit costs on the income statement. The service cost component is required to be presented with other employee compensation costs in “income from operations,” and the remaining components are to be reported separately outside of income from operations. While this standard did not change how net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit costs are measured, it limits the amount eligible for capitalization on a prospective basis to the service cost component. On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the change in the income statement presentation utilizing the practical expedient for determining the historical components of net benefit costs, resulting in no material impact to the consolidated financial statements. In addition, no changes to the Company’s capitalization policies with respect to benefit costs resulted from the adoption of the new guidance. In May 2017, the FASB issued guidance on share-based payments. The amendment provides clarity intended to reduce diversity in practice and the cost and complexity of accounting for changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and requires prospective application to awards modified on or after the date of adoption. Adoption of this amendment on January 1, 2018 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued new guidance to simplify elements of cash flow classification. The new guidance is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and requires application of a retrospective transition method. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements In June 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that largely aligns the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to employees and non-employees. The amendments in the new guidance are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods, with early adoption permitted. Changes to the accounting for non-employee awards should be applied to all new awards as well as outstanding awards using transition provisions intended to simplify adoption by eliminating the need to retrospectively determine fair values at historical grant dates. The Company has granted share-based payment awards only to employees as defined by accounting guidance and does not expect this guidance will have material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that will permit, but not require, entities to reclassify to retained earnings tax effects “stranded” in AOCI resulting from the change in federal tax rate enacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”) on December 22, 2017. An entity that elects this option must reclassify these stranded tax effects for all items in AOCI, including, but not limited to, AFS securities and employee benefits. Tax effects stranded in AOCI for other reasons, such as prior changes in tax law, may not be reclassified. While the new guidance provides entities the option to reclassify these amounts, new disclosures are required regardless of whether entities elect to do so. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. Election can be made either to apply the new guidance retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the Tax Reform Act is recognized or in the period of adoption. Management currently is evaluating the options provided for adopting this guidance and the potential impacts on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2017, the FASB issued new guidance on accounting for hedging activities, intended to more closely align the financial statement reporting of hedging relationships to the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities. In addition, the new guidance makes certain targeted modifications to simplify the application of current hedge accounting guidance. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early application permitted. The effect of adoption should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption (that is, the initial application date). All transition requirements and elections should be applied to derivatives positions and hedging relationships existing on the date of adoption. Management currently is evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance that requires certain premiums on callable debt securities to be amortized to the earliest call date and is intended to better align interest income recognition with the manner in which market participants price these instruments. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted and is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis. Management currently is evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued new guidance related to the accounting for credit losses on financial instruments. The new guidance introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Management currently is evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued revised guidance to lease accounting that will require lessees to recognize on the balance sheet a “right-of-use” asset and a lease liability for virtually all lease arrangements, including those embedded in other contracts. The new lease accounting model will continue to distinguish between capital and operating leases. The current straight-line pattern for the recognition of rent expense on an operating lease is expected to remain substantially unchanged by the new guidance but instead will be comprised of amortization of the right-of-use asset and interest cost on the related lease obligation, thereby resulting in an income statement presentation similar to a financing arrangement or capital lease. Lessor accounting will remain substantially unchanged from the current model but has been updated to align with certain changes made to the lessee model. Although early adoption is permitted, the Company expects to adopt ASU 2016-02, as well as other related clarifications and interpretive guidance issued by the FASB, when it becomes effective on January 1, 2019. The Company plans to elect the optional modified retrospective transition method to apply the provisions of the new standard at the adoption date, which will result in recognition and measurement of leases as a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings in the period of adoption. Under this transition method, the Company would not recast the prior financial statements presented. Extensive quantitative and qualitative disclosures, including significant judgments made by management, will be required to provide greater insight into the extent of revenue and expense recognized and expected to be recognized from existing lease contracts and arrangements. Management currently is evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Revenue Recognition Investment Management and Service Fees and Related Expenses Reported as Investment management and service fees in the Company’s consolidated statements of income (loss) are investment advisory and service fees, distribution revenues, and institutional research services revenues principally emerging from the Investment Management and Research segment. Also included are investment management and administrative service fees earned by AXA Equitable Funds Management Group, LLC (“AXA Equitable FMG”) and reported in the Individual Retirement, Group Retirement and Protection Solutions segments as well as certain asset-based fees associated with insurance contracts. Investment management, advisory, and service fees AB provides asset management services by managing customer assets and seeking to deliver returns to investors. Similarly, AXA Equitable FMG provides investment management and administrative services, such as fund accounting and compliance services, to AXA Premier VIP Trust (“VIP Trust”), EQ Advisors Trust (“EQAT”) and 1290 Funds as well as two private investment trusts established in the Cayman Islands, AXA Allocation Funds Trust and AXA Offshore Multimanager Funds Trust (collectively, the “Other AXA Trusts”). The contracts supporting these revenue streams create a distinct, separately identifiable performance obligation for each day the assets are managed for the performance of a series of services that are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer to the customer. Accordingly, these investment management, advisory, and administrative service base fees are recorded over time as services are performed and entitle the Company to variable consideration. Base fees, generally calculated as a percentage of assets under management (“AUM”), are recognized as revenue at month-end when the transaction price no longer is variable and the value of the consideration is determined. These fees are not subject to claw back and there is minimal probability that a significant reversal of the revenue recorded will occur. Certain investment advisory contracts of AB, including those associated with hedge funds or other alternative investments, provide for a performance-based fee (including carried interest), in addition to a base advisory fee, calculated either as a percentage of absolute investment results or a percentage of investment results in excess of a stated benchmark over a specified period of time. These performance-based fees are forms of variable consideration and, therefore, are excluded from the transaction price until it becomes probable there will not be significant reversal of the cumulative revenue recognized. At each reporting date, the Company evaluates constraining factors surrounding the variable consideration to determine the extent to which, if any, revenues associated with the performance-based fee can be recognized. Constraining factors impacting the amount of variable consideration included in the transaction price include contractual claw-back provisions, the length of time of the uncertainty, the number and range of possible amounts, the probability of significant fluctuations in fund’s market value, and the level in which the fund’s value exceeds the contractual threshold required to earn such a fee and the materiality of the amount being evaluated. Prior to adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance on January 1, 2018, the Company recognized performance-based fees at the end of the applicable measurement period when no risk of reversal remained, and carried-interest distributions received as deferred revenues until no risk of reversal remained. Sub-advisory and sub-administrative expenses associated with these services are calculated and recorded as the related services are performed in Other operating costs and expense in the consolidated statements of income (loss) as the Company is acting in a principal capacity in these transactions and, as such, reflects these revenues and expenses on a gross basis. Research services Research services revenue principally consists of brokerage transaction charges received by Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC (“SCB LLC”) and Sanford C. Bernstein Limited (“SCBL”) for providing equity research services to institutional clients. Brokerage commissions for trade execution services and related expenses are recorded on a trade-date basis when the performance obligations are satisfied. Generally, the transaction price is agreed upon at the point of each trade and based upon the number of shares traded or the value of the consideration traded. Research revenues are recognized when the transaction price is quantified, collectability is assured, and significant reversal of such revenue is not probable. Distribution services Revenues from distribution services include fees received as partial reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with the sale of certain AB sponsored mutual funds and the 1290 Funds and for the distribution primarily of EQAT and VIP Trust shares to separate accounts in connection with the sale of variable life and annuity contracts. The amount and timing of revenues recognized from performance of these distribution services often is dependent upon the contractual arrangements with the customer and the specific product sold as further described below. Most open-end management investment companies, such as U.S. funds and the EQAT and VIP Trusts and the 1290 Funds, have adopted a plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act that allows for certain share classes to pay out of assets, distribution and service fees for the distribution and sale of its shares (“12b-1 Fees”). These open-end management investment companies have such agreements with the Company, and the Company has selling and distribution agreements pursuant to which it pays sales commissions to the financial intermediaries that distribute the shares. These agreements may be terminated by either party upon notice (generally 30 days) and do not obligate the financial intermediary to sell any specific amount of shares. The Company records 12b-1 fees monthly based upon a percentage of the net asset value (“NAV”) of the funds. At month-end, the variable consideration of the transaction price is no longer constrained as the NAV can be calculated and the value of consideration is determined. These services are separate and distinct from other asset management services as the customer can benefit from these services independently of other services. The Company accrues the corresponding 12b-1 fees paid to sub-distributors monthly as the expenses are incurred. The Company is acting in a principal capacity in these transactions; as such, these revenues and expenses are recorded on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of income (loss). AB sponsored mutual funds offer back-end load shares in limited instances and charge the investor a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if the investment is redeemed within a certain period. The variable consideration for these contracts is contingent upon the timing of the redemption by the investor and the value of the sales proceeds. Due to these constraining factors, the Company excludes the CDSC fee from the transaction price until the investor redeems the investment. Upon redemption, the cash consideration received for these contractual arrangements is recorded as a reduction of unamortized deferred sales commissions. AB’s Luxembourg subsidiary, the management company for most of its non-U.S. funds, earns a management fee which is accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate, based on the average daily net assets of the fund. With respect to certain share classes, the management fee also may contain a component paid to distributors and other financial intermediaries and service providers to cover shareholder servicing and other administrative expenses (also referred to as an “All-in-Fee”). Based on the conclusion that asset management is distinct from distribution, the Company allocates a portion of the investment and advisory fee to distribution revenues for the servicing component based on standalone selling prices. Other revenues Also reported as Investment management and service fees in the Company’s consolidated statements of income (loss) are other revenues from contracts with customers, primarily consisting of shareholder servicing fees, mutual fund reimbursements, and other brokerage income. Shareholder services, including transfer agency, administration, and record-keeping are provided by AB to company-sponsored mutual funds. The consideration for these services is based on a percentage of the NAV of the fund or a fixed-fee based on the number of shareholder accounts being serviced. The revenues are recorded at month-end when the constraining factors involved with determining NAV or the numbers of shareholders’ accounts are resolved. Other income Revenues from contracts with customers reported as Other income in the Company’s consolidated statements of income (loss) primarily consist of advisory account fees and brokerage commissions from the Company’s subsidiary broker-dealer operations and sales commissions from the Company’s general agent for the distribution of non-affiliate insurers’ life insurance and annuity products. These revenues are recognized at month-end when constraining factors, such as AUM and product mix, are resolved and the transaction pricing no longer is variable such that the value of consideration can be determined. Contract assets and liabilities The Company applies the practical expedient for contracts that have an original duration of one year or less. Accordingly, the Company accrues the incremental costs of obtaining a contract when incurred and does not consider the time value of money. At June 30, 2018 , there are no material balances of contract assets and contract liabilities; as such, no further disclosures are necessary. Accounting and Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) A VIE must be consolidated by its primary beneficiary, which generally is defined as the party that has a controlling financial interest in the VIE. The Company is deemed to have a controlling financial interest in a VIE if it has (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive income from the VIE that potentially could be significant to the VIE. For purposes of evaluating (ii) above, fees paid to the Company as a decision maker or service provider are excluded if the fees are compensation for services provided commensurate with the level of effort required to be performed and the arrangement includes only customary terms, conditions or amounts present in arrangements for similar services negotiated at arm’s length. If the Company has a variable interest in an entity that is determined not to be a VIE, the entity then is evaluated for consolidation under the voting interest entity (“VOE”) model. For limited partnerships and similar entities, the Company is deemed to have a controlling financial interest in a VOE, and would be required to consolidate the entity, if the Company owns a majority of the entity’s kick-out rights through voting limited partnership interests and other limited partners do not hold substantive participating rights (or other rights that would indicate that the Company does not control the entity). For entities other than limited partnerships, the Company is deemed to have a controlling financial interest in a VOE if it owns a majority voting interest in the entity. The analysis performed to identify variable interests held, determine whether entities are VIEs or VOEs, and evaluate whether the Company has a controlling financial interest in such entities requires the exercise of judgment and is updated on a continuous basis as circumstances change or new entities are developed. The primary beneficiary evaluation generally is performed qualitatively based on all facts and circumstances, including consideration of economic interests in the VIE held directly and indirectly through related parties and entities under common control, as well as quantitatively, as appropriate. At June 30, 2018 , the Company held approximately $1,158 million of investment assets in the form of equity interests issued by non-corporate legal entities determined under the new guidance to be VIEs, such as limited partnerships and limited liability companies, including hedge funds, private equity funds, and real estate-related funds. As an equity investor, the Company is considered to have a variable interest in each of these VIEs as a result of its participation in the risks and/or rewards these funds were designed to create by their defined portfolio objectives and strategies. Primarily through qualitative assessment, including consideration of related party interests or other financial arrangements, if any, the Company was not identified as primary beneficiary of any of these VIEs, largely due to its inability to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance. Consequently, the Company continues to reflect these equity interests in the consolidated balance sheet as Other equity investments and to apply the equity method of accounting for these positions. The net assets of these non-consolidated VIEs are approximately $166,107 million , and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss from its direct involvement with these VIEs is the carrying value of its investment of $1,158 million at June 30, 2018 . Except for approximately $806 million of unfunded commitments at June 30, 2018 , the Company has no further economic interest in these VIEs in the form of guarantees, derivatives, credit enhancements or similar instruments and obligations. At June 30, 2018 , the Company consolidated one real estate joint venture for which it was identified as primary beneficiary under the VIE model. The consolidated entity is jointly owned by AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (“AXA Equitable Life”) and AXA France and holds an investment in a real estate venture. Included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2018 , are total assets of $37 million related to this VIE, primarily resulting from the consolidated presentation of $37 million of real estate held for production of income. In addition, real estate held for production of income reflects $ 16 million as related to two non-consolidated joint ventures at June 30, 2018 . Included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2018 are assets of $225 million , liabilities of $5 million and redeemable non-controlling interest of $93 million associated with the consolidation of AB-sponsored investment funds under the VIE model. Also included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets are assets of $108 million , liabilities of $2 million and redeemable non-controlling interest of $10 million from consolidation of AB-sponsored investment funds under the VOE model. The assets of these consolidated funds are presented within Other invested assets and cash and cash equivalents, and liabilities of these consolidated funds are presented with other liabilities on the face of the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2018 ; ownership interests not held by the Company relating to consolidated VIEs and VOEs are presented either as redeemable or non-redeemable noncontrolling interest, as appropriate. The Company is not required to provide financial support to these company-sponsored investment funds, and only the assets of such funds are available to settle each fund’s own liabilities. As of June 30, 2018 , the net assets of AB-sponsored investment products that are non-consolidated VIEs are approximately $47.6 billion , and the Company’s maximum risk of loss is its investment of $6 million in these VIEs and its advisory fee receivables from these VIEs, which are not material. Impact of the Tax Reform Act On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Reform Act, a broad overhaul of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code that changes long-standing provisions governing the taxation of U.S. corporations, including life insurance companies. The Tax Reform Act reduces the federal corporate income tax rate to 21% beginning in 2018 and repeals the corporate alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) while keeping existing AMT credits. It also includes changes to the dividends received deduction (“DRD”), insurance reserves and tax DAC, and measures affecting our international operations, such as a one-time transitional tax on some of the accumulated earnings of our foreign subsidiaries (within our Investment Management and Research segment). We expect the Tax Reform Act to have both positive and negative impacts on our consolidated balance sheet. On the one hand, as a one-time effect, the lower tax rate resulted in a reduction to the value of our deferred tax assets. On the other hand, the Tax Reform Act repeals the corporate AMT and, subject to certain limitations, allows us to use our AMT credits going forward, which will result in a reduction of our tax liability. We expect the tax liability on the earnings of our foreign subsidiaries will decrease going forward. In 2017, we recorded a one-time estimated decrease to net income of $23 million due to the estimated transitional tax on some of the accumulated earnings of these subsidiaries. Overall, we expect the Tax Reform Act to have a net positive economic impact on us. At December 31, 2017, we recorded a provisional estimate of the income tax effects related to the Tax Reform Act. During the period ended June 30, 2018 , we have not recorded any changes to this estimate. We continue to evaluate this new and complicated piece of legislation, assess the magnitude of the various impacts and monitor potential regulatory changes related to this reform. Assumption Updates and Model Changes There were no significant assumption or model changes in the first or second quarters of 2018 or in the first quarter of 2017. During second quarter 2017, the Company updated its expectations of long-term lapse and partial withdrawal behavior for variable annuities with GMxB features based on emerging experience. These updates increased policyholders’ benefits expected by $ 827 million , increased the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset by $ 504 million , decreased the GMIBNLG liability by $ 447 million and decreased the amortization of DAC by $ 75 million . The after tax impacts of these assumption updates increased Net income by approximately $ 129 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. and Revision of Prior Period Financial Statements As described in the Prospectus, management identified errors in its previously issued financial statements. These errors primarily relate to errors in the calculation of policyholders’ benefit reserves for the Company’s life products and the calculation of DAC amortization for certain variable and interest sensitive life products. Based upon quantitative and qualitative factors, management determined that the impact of the errors was material to the consolidated financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Management included in the Prospectus summarized financial information for the restated consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 and the related consolidated statements of income (loss), statements of comprehensive income (loss), statements of equity and statements of cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and for the six months ended June 30, 2017 that reflect restatements related to these errors. In addition, during the preparation of the first quarter 2018 financial statements, management identified a misclassification error between interest credited and net derivative gains/losses. The impact of this error to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was not considered to be material. In order to improve the consistency and comparability of the financial statements, management will revise the consolidated statements of income (loss) and statements of cash flows

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS	INVESTMENTS Fixed Maturities The following table provides information relating to fixed maturities securities classified as AFS: Available-for-Sale Securities by Classification Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Fair OTTI (3) (in millions) June 30, 2018: Fixed Maturity Securities: Public corporate $ 20,046 $ 377 $ 511 $ 19,912 $ — Private corporate 7,343 89 158 7,274 — U.S. Treasury, government and agency 14,557 360 516 14,401 — States and political subdivisions 421 50 1 470 — Foreign governments 449 19 11 457 — Residential mortgage-backed (1) 246 11 1 256 — Asset-backed (2) 632 2 5 629 2 Redeemable preferred stock 477 32 3 506 — Total at June 30, 2018 $ 44,171 $ 940 $ 1,206 $ 43,905 $ 2 As a result of the adoption of the Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (ASU 2016-01) standard on January 1, 2018 (see Note 2), equity securities are no longer classified and accounted for as available-for-sale securities. Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Fair OTTI (3) (in millions) December 31, 2017: Fixed Maturity Securities: Public corporate $ 17,181 $ 806 $ 33 $ 17,954 $ — Private corporate 7,299 225 32 7,492 — U.S. Treasury, government and agency 17,759 1,000 251 18,508 — States and political subdivisions 422 67 — 489 — Foreign governments 395 29 5 419 — Residential mortgage-backed (1) 797 22 1 818 — Asset-backed (2) 745 5 1 749 2 Redeemable preferred stock 470 43 1 512 — Total Fixed Maturities 45,068 2,197 324 46,941 2 Equity securities 188 2 — 190 — Total at December 31, 2017 $ 45,256 $ 2,199 $ 324 $ 47,131 $ 2 (1) Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized obligations. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans. (3) Amounts represent OTTI losses in AOCI, which were not included in income (loss) in accordance with current accounting guidance. The contractual maturities of AFS fixed maturities at June 30, 2018 are shown in the table below. Bonds not due at a single maturity date have been included in the table in the final year of maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturities Contractual Maturities at June 30, 2018 Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Due in one year or less $ 1,868 $ 1,878 Due in years two through five 8,579 8,655 Due in years six through ten 14,779 14,467 Due after ten years 17,590 17,514 Subtotal 42,816 42,514 Residential mortgage-backed securities 246 256 Asset-backed securities 632 629 Redeemable preferred stock 477 506 Total $ 44,171 $ 43,905 The following table shows proceeds from sales, gross gains (losses) from sales and OTTI for AFS fixed maturities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Proceeds from sales $ 1,145 $ 145 $ 5,025 $ 585 Gross gains on sales $ 17 $ 11 $ 172 $ 36 Gross losses on sales $ (36 ) $ (8 ) $ (88 ) $ (31 ) Total OTTI $ — $ (14 ) $ — $ (14 ) Non-credit losses recognized in OCI — — — — Credit losses recognized in net income (loss) $ — $ (14 ) $ — $ (14 ) The following table sets forth the amount of credit loss impairments on fixed maturity securities held by the Company at the dates indicated and the corresponding changes in such amounts: Fixed Maturities - Credit Loss Impairments Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Balances, beginning of period $ (18 ) $ (184 ) $ (18 ) $ (239 ) Previously recognized impairments on securities that matured, paid, prepaid or sold 1 54 1 109 Recognized impairments on securities impaired to fair value this period (1) — — — — Impairments recognized this period on securities not previously impaired — (14 ) — (14 ) Additional impairments this period on securities previously impaired — — — — Increases due to passage of time on previously recorded credit losses — — — — Accretion of previously recognized impairments due to increases in expected cash flows — — — — Balances at June 30 $ (17 ) $ (144 ) $ (17 ) $ (144 ) (1) Represents circumstances where the Company determined in the current period that it intends to sell the security or it is more than likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before the recovery of the security’s amortized cost. Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturities and equity securities classified as AFS are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of AOCI. The table below presents these amounts as of the dates indicated: June 30, December 31, 2017 (in millions) AFS Securities: Fixed maturities: With OTTI loss $ 2 $ 2 All other (268 ) 1,871 Equity securities — 2 Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) $ (266 ) $ 1,875 As a result of the adoption of the Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (ASU 2016-01) standard on January 1, 2018 (see Note 2), equity securities are no longer classified and accounted for as available-for-sale securities. Changes in net unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized in AOCI include reclassification adjustments to reflect amounts realized in Net income (loss) for the current period that had been part of OCI in earlier periods. The tables that follow below present a roll-forward of net unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized in AOCI, split between amounts related to fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized and all other: Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities with OTTI Losses Net DAC Policyholders’ Deferred AOCI Gain (in millions) Balance, April 1, 2018 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 1 — — — 1 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) 1 — — — 1 Excluded from Net income (loss) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — — — — — Deferred income taxes — — — (1 ) (1 ) Policyholders’ liabilities — — 1 — 1 Balance, June 30, 2018 $ 2 $ — $ 1 $ (1 ) $ 2 Balance, April 1, 2017 $ 17 $ (3 ) $ (4 ) $ (4 ) $ 6 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (65 ) — — — (65 ) Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) 31 — — — 31 Excluded from Net income (loss) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — 5 — — 5 Deferred income taxes — — — 8 8 Policyholders’ liabilities — — 5 — 5 Balance, June 30, 2017 $ (17 ) $ 2 $ 1 $ 4 $ (10 ) Net DAC Policyholders’ Deferred AOCI Gain (in millions) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 2 $ — $ (1 ) $ (7 ) $ (6 ) Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 1 — — — 1 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) (1 ) — — — (1 ) Excluded from Net income (loss) (1) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — — — — — Deferred income taxes — — — 6 6 Policyholders’ liabilities — — 2 — 2 Balance, June 30, 2018 $ 2 $ — $ 1 $ (1 ) $ 2 Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 19 $ 1 $ (10 ) $ (4 ) $ 6 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (2 ) — — — (2 ) Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) (34 ) — — — (34 ) Excluded from Net income (loss) (1) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — 1 — — 1 Deferred income taxes — — — 8 8 Policyholders’ liabilities — — 11 — 11 Balance, June 30, 2017 $ (17 ) $ 2 $ 1 $ 4 $ (10 ) (1) Represents “transfers in” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in income (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss. All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) In AOCI Net DAC Policyholders’ Deferred AOCI Gain (in millions) Balance, April 1, 2018 $ 216 $ (17 ) $ (128 ) $ (144 ) $ (73 ) Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (503 ) — — — (503 ) Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) 19 — — — 19 Excluded from Net income (loss) (1) — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — 104 — — 104 Deferred income taxes — — — 78 78 Policyholders’ liabilities — — 8 — 8 Balance, June 30, 2018 $ (268 ) $ 87 $ (120 ) $ (66 ) $ (367 ) Balance, April 1, 2017 $ 734 $ (113 ) $ (178 ) $ (155 ) $ 288 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 674 — — — 674 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) 24 — — — 24 Excluded from Net income (loss) (1) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — (27 ) — — (27 ) Deferred income taxes — — — (226 ) (226 ) Policyholders’ liabilities — — (26 ) — (26 ) Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1,432 $ (140 ) $ (204 ) $ (381 ) $ 707 Net DAC Policyholders’ Deferred AOCI Gain (in millions) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 1,871 $ (358 ) $ (238 ) $ (383 ) $ 892 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (2,049 ) — — — (2,049 ) Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) (90 ) — — — (90 ) Excluded from Net income (loss) (1) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — 445 — — 445 Deferred income taxes — — — 317 317 Policyholders’ liabilities — — 118 — 118 Balance, June 30, 2018 $ (268 ) $ 87 $ (120 ) $ (66 ) $ (367 ) Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 529 $ (45 ) $ (192 ) $ (95 ) $ 197 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 850 — — — 850 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) 53 — — — 53 Excluded from Net income (loss)(1) — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — (95 ) — — (95 ) Deferred income taxes — — — (286 ) (286 ) Policyholders’ liabilities — — (12 ) — (12 ) Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1,432 $ (140 ) $ (204 ) $ (381 ) $ 707 (1) Represents “transfers out” related to the portion of OTTI losses during the period that were not recognized in income (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss. The following tables disclose the fair values and gross unrealized losses of the 1,592 issues at June 30, 2018 and the 752 issues at December 31, 2017 of fixed maturities that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for the specified periods at the dates indicated: Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses (in millions) June 30, 2018: Fixed Maturity Securities: Public corporate $ 10,761 $ 471 $ 685 $ 40 $ 11,446 $ 511 Private corporate 3,221 106 746 52 3,967 158 U.S. Treasury, government and agency 3,126 97 4,057 419 7,183 516 States and political subdivisions 19 1 — — 19 1 Foreign governments 128 3 73 8 201 11 Residential mortgage-backed 32 1 — — 32 1 Asset-backed 110 5 1 — 111 5 Redeemable preferred stock 109 2 12 1 121 3 Total $ 17,506 $ 686 $ 5,574 $ 520 $ 23,080 $ 1,206 December 31, 2017: Fixed Maturity Securities: Public corporate $ 2,123 $ 15 $ 690 $ 18 $ 2,813 $ 33 Private corporate 780 8 641 24 1,421 32 U.S. Treasury, government and agency 2,718 6 4,506 245 7,224 251 States and political subdivisions 20 — — — 20 — Foreign governments 11 — 73 5 84 5 Residential mortgage-backed 62 — 76 1 138 1 Asset-backed 15 1 12 — 27 1 Redeemable preferred stock 10 — 13 1 23 1 Total $ 5,739 $ 30 $ 6,011 $ 294 $ 11,750 $ 324 The Company’s investments in fixed maturity securities do not include concentrations of credit risk of any single issuer greater than 10% of the consolidated equity of the Company, other than securities of the U.S. government, U.S. government agencies, and certain securities guaranteed by the U.S. government. The Company maintains a diversified portfolio of corporate securities across industries and issuers and does not have exposure to any single issuer in excess of 0.5 % of total investments. The largest exposures to a single issuer of corporate securities held at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were $203 million and $207 million , respectively. Corporate high yield securities, consisting primarily of public high yield bonds, are classified as other than investment grade by the various rating agencies, i.e., a rating below Baa3/BBB- or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) designation of 3 (medium grade), 4 or 5 (below investment grade) or 6 (in or near default). At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, approximately $1,284 million and $1,372 million , or 2.9 % and 3.0% , of the $44,171 million and $45,068 million aggregate amortized cost of fixed maturities held by the Company were considered to be other than investment grade. These securities had net unrealized gains and (losses) of $(14) million and $5 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, the $520 million and $294 million of gross unrealized losses of twelve months or more were concentrated in corporate and U.S. Treasury, government and agency securities. In accordance with the policy described in Note 2 , the Company concluded that an adjustment to income for OTTI for these securities was not warranted at either June 30, 2018 or 2017 . At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company did not intend to sell the securities nor will it likely be required to dispose of the securities before the anticipated recovery of their remaining amortized cost basis. The Company does not originate, purchase or warehouse residential mortgages and is not in the mortgage servicing business. At June 30, 2018 , the carrying value of fixed maturities that were non-income producing for the twelve months preceding that date was $ 3 million. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , investment income is shown net of investment expenses of $19 million, $38 million, $9 million and $29 million , respectively. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the fair values of the Company’s trading account securities were $14,146 million and $14,170 million , respectively. Also at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , trading securities included the General Account’s investment in Separate Accounts, which had carrying values of $ 50 million and $50 million , respectively. Net unrealized and realized gains (losses) on trading account equity securities are included in Net investment income (loss) in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). The table below shows a breakdown of Net investment income from trading account securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Net Investment Income (Loss) from Trading Securities Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Net investment gains (losses) recognized during the period on securities held at the end of the period $ (99 ) $ 102 $ (220 ) $ 189 Net investment gains (losses) recognized on securities sold during the period (18 ) 23 (17 ) 27 Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on trading securities arising during the period (117 ) 125 (237 ) 216 Interest and dividend income from trading securities 83 54 159 117 Net investment income (loss) from trading securities $ (34 ) $ 179 $ (78 ) $ 333 Mortgage Loans The payment terms of mortgage loans may from time to time be restructured or modified. Mortgage loans on real estate are placed on nonaccrual status once management determines the collection of accrued interest is doubtful. Once mortgage loans on real estate are classified as nonaccrual loans, interest income is recognized under the cash basis of accounting and the resumption of the interest accrual would commence only after all past due interest has been collected or the mortgage loan on real estate has been restructured to where the collection of interest is considered likely. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the carrying values of commercial mortgage loans on real estate that had been classified as nonaccrual loans were $19 million and $19 million , respectively. Valuation Allowances for Mortgage Loans: Allowance for credit losses for mortgage loans for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 (in millions) Allowance for credit losses: Beginning balance, January 1, $ 8 $ 8 Charge-offs — — Recoveries (1 ) — Provision — — Ending balance, June 30, $ 7 $ 8 June 30, Individually Evaluated for Impairment $ 7 $ 8 There were no allowances for credit losses for agricultural mortgage loans for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 . The following tables provide information relating to the loan to value and debt service coverage ratios for commercial and agricultural mortgage loans at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The values used in these ratios calculations were developed as part of the periodic review of the commercial and agricultural mortgage loan portfolio, which includes an evaluation of the underlying collateral value. Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios June 30, 2018 Debt Service Coverage Ratio (1) Loan-to-Value Ratio: (2) Greater than 2.0x 1.8x to 2.0x 1.5x to 1.8x 1.2x to 1.5x 1.0x to 1.2x Less than 1.0x Total Mortgage Loans (in millions) Commercial Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 786 $ 21 $ 330 $ 73 $ — $ — $ 1,210 50% - 70% 4,709 588 1,280 411 152 — 7,140 70% - 90% 217 110 144 309 27 — 807 90% plus — — 27 — — — 27 Total Commercial Mortgage Loans $ 5,712 $ 719 $ 1,781 $ 793 $ 179 $ — $ 9,184 Agricultural Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 280 $ 141 $ 266 $ 528 $ 316 $ 31 $ 1,562 50% - 70% 114 55 227 366 234 50 1,046 70% - 90% — — — 23 — — 23 90% plus — — — — — — — Total Agricultural Mortgage Loans $ 394 $ 196 $ 493 $ 917 $ 550 $ 81 $ 2,631 Total Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 1,066 $ 162 $ 596 $ 601 $ 316 $ 31 $ 2,772 50% - 70% 4,823 643 1,507 777 386 50 8,186 70% - 90% 217 110 144 332 27 — 830 90% plus — — 27 — — — 27 Total Mortgage Loans $ 6,106 $ 915 $ 2,274 $ 1,710 $ 729 $ 81 $ 11,815 (1) The debt service coverage ratio is calculated using the most recently reported operating income results from property operations divided by annual debt service. (2) The loan-to-value ratio is derived from current loan balance divided by the fair market value of the property. The fair market value of the underlying commercial properties is updated annually. Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios December 31, 2017 Debt Service Coverage Ratio (1) Loan-to-Value Ratio: (2) Greater than 2.0x 1.8x to 2.0x 1.5x to 1.8x 1.2x to1.5x 1.0x to 1.2x Less than 1.0x Total Mortgage Loans (in millions) Commercial Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 759 $ — $ 320 $ 74 $ — $ — $ 1,153 50% - 70% 4,088 682 1,066 428 145 — 6,409 70% - 90% 169 110 196 272 50 — 797 90% plus — — 27 — — — 27 Total Commercial Mortgage Loans $ 5,016 $ 792 $ 1,609 $ 774 $ 195 $ — $ 8,386 Agricultural Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 272 $ 149 $ 275 $ 515 $ 316 $ 30 $ 1,557 50% - 70% 111 46 227 359 221 49 1,013 70% - 90% — — — 4 — — 4 90% plus — — — — — — — Total Agricultural Mortgage Loans $ 383 $ 195 $ 502 $ 878 $ 537 $ 79 $ 2,574 Total Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 1,031 $ 149 $ 595 $ 589 $ 316 $ 30 $ 2,710 50% - 70% 4,199 728 1,293 787 366 49 7,422 70% - 90% 169 110 196 276 50 — 801 90% plus — — 27 — — — 27 Total Mortgage Loans $ 5,399 $ 987 $ 2,111 $ 1,652 $ 732 $ 79 $ 10,960 (1) The debt service coverage ratio is calculated using the most recently reported operating income results from property operations divid ed by annual debt service. (2) The loan-to-value ratio is derived from current loan balance divided by the fair market value of the property. The fair market value of the underlying commercial properties is updated annually. The following table provides information relating to the aging analysis of past due mortgage loans at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan 30-59 Days 60-89 Days 90 Days or > Total Current Total Financing Receivables Recorded Investment 90 Days or > and Accruing (in millions) June 30, 2018 Commercial $ — $ — $ 27 $ 27 $ 9,157 $ 9,184 $ — Agricultural 46 12 21 79 2,552 2,631 21 Total Mortgage Loans $ 46 $ 12 $ 48 $ 106 $ 11,709 $ 11,815 $ 21 December 31, 2017 Commercial $ 27 $ — $ — $ 27 $ 8,359 $ 8,386 $ — Agricultural 49 3 22 74 2,500 2,574 22 Total Mortgage Loans $ 76 $ 3 $ 22 $ 101 $ 10,859 $ 10,960 $ 22 The following table provides information relating to impaired mortgage loans at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. Impaired Mortgage Loans Recorded Investment Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment (1) Interest Income Recognized (in millions) June 30, 2018: With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Agricultural mortgage loans — — — — — Total $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — With related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ 27 $ 27 $ (7 ) $ 27 $ — Agricultural mortgage loans — — — — — Total $ 27 $ 27 $ (7 ) $ 27 $ — December 31, 2017: With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Agricultural mortgage loans — — — — — Total $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — With related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ 27 $ 27 $ (8 ) $ 27 $ 2 Agricultural mortgage loans — — — — — Total $ 27 $ 27 $ (8 ) $ 27 $ 2 (1) Represents a two-quarter average of recorded amortized cost. Real Estate: In March 2018, the Company sold its interest in two consolidated real estate joint ventures to AXA France for a total purchase price of approximately $143 million , which resulted in a pre-tax loss of $0.2 million and the reduction of $203 million of long-term debt on the Company’s balance sheet for the first quarter of 2018. Derivatives and Offsetting Assets and Liabilities The Company uses derivatives as part of its overall asset/liability risk management primarily to reduce exposures to equity market and interest rate risks. Derivative hedging strategies are designed to reduce these risks from an economic perspective and are all executed within the framework of a Derivative Use Plan (“DUP”) approved by applicable states’ insurance law. Derivatives are generally not accounted for using hedge accounting, with the exception of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”), which is discussed further below. Operation of these hedging programs is based on models involving numerous estimates and assumptions, including, among others, mortality, lapse, surrender and withdrawal rates, election rates, fund performance, market volatility and interest rates. A wide range of derivative contracts are used in these hedging programs, including exchange traded equity, currency and interest rate futures contracts, total return and/or other equity swaps, interest rate swap and floor contracts, bond and bond-index total return swaps, swaptions, variance swaps and equity options credit and foreign exchange derivatives as well as bond and repo transactions to support the hedging. The derivative contracts are collectively managed in an effort to reduce the economic impact of unfavorable changes in guaranteed benefits’ exposures attributable to movements in capital markets. In addition, as part of our hedging strategy the Company holds static hedge positions to maintain a target asset level for all variable annuity products at or above a CTE98 level under most economic scenarios (CTE is a statistical measure of tail risk which quantifies the total asset requirement to sustain a loss if an event outside a given probability level has occurred. CTE 98 denotes the financial resources a company would need to cover the average of the worst 2% of scenarios). Derivatives utilized to hedge exposure to Variable Annuities with Guarantee Features The Company has issued and continues to offer variable annuity products with variable annuity guaranteed benefits (“GMxB”), including guaranteed minimum living benefits (“GMLBs”) (such as guaranteed minimum income benefits (“GMIBs”), guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (“GMWBs”) and guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits (“GMABs” )), and guaranteed minimum death benefits (“GMDBs”) (inclusive of return of premium death benefit guarantees). The risk associated with the GMDB feature is that under-performance of the financial markets could result in GMDB benefits, in the event of death, being higher than what accumulated policyholders’ account balances would support. The risk associated with the GMIB feature is that under-performance of the financial markets could result in the present value of GMIB, in the event of annuitization, being higher than what accumulated policyholders’ account balances would support, taking into account the relationship between current annuity purchase rates and the GMIB guaranteed annuity purchase rates. The risk associated with products that have a GMxB derivative features liability is that under-performance of the financial markets could result in the GMxB derivative features’ benefits being higher than what accumulated policyholders’ account balances would support. For GMxB features, the Company retains certain risks including basis, credit spread and some volatility risk and risk associated with actual versus expected actuarial assumptions for mortality, lapse and surrender, withdrawal and policyholder election rates, among other things. The derivative contracts are managed to correlate with changes in the value of the GMxB features that result from financial markets movements. A portion of exposure to realized equity volatility is hedged using equity options and variance swaps and a portion of exposure to credit risk is hedged using total return swaps on fixed income indices. Additionally, the Company is party to total return swaps for which the reference U.S. Treasury securities are contemporaneously purchased from the market and sold to the swap counterparty. As these transactions result in a transfer of control of the U.S. Treasury securities to the swap counterparty, the Company derecognizes these securities with consequent gain or loss from the sale. The Company has also purchased reinsurance contracts to mitigate the risks associated with GMDB features and the impact of potential market fluctuations on future policyholder elections of GMIB features contained in certain annuity contracts issued by the Company. The Company has implemented static hedge positions to maintain a target asset level for all variable annuities at a CTE98 level under most scenarios, and at a CTE95 level in extreme scenarios. This program was implemented beginning in December 2017. Derivatives used to hedge crediting rate exposure on SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL products/investment options The Company hedges crediting rates in the Structured Capital Strategies (“SCS”) variable annuity, Structured Investment Option in the EQUI-VEST variable annuity series (“SIO”), Market Stabilizer Option (“MSO”) in the variable life insurance products and Indexed Universal Life (“IUL”) insurance products. These products permit the contract owner to participate in the performance of an index, ETF or commodity price movement up to a cap for a set period of time. They also contain a protection feature, in which the Company will absorb, up to a certain percentage, the loss of value in an index, ETF or commodity price, which varies by product segment. In order to support the returns associated with these features, the Company enters into derivative contracts whose payouts, in combination with fixed income investments, emulate those of the index, ETF or commodity price, subject to caps and buffers without any basis risk due to market exposures, thereby substantially reducing any exposure to market-related earnings volatility. Derivatives used for General Account Investment Portfolio The Company maintains a strategy in its General Account investment portfolio to replicate the credit exposure of fixed maturity securities otherwise permissible for investment under its investment guidelines through the sale of credit default swaps (“CDSs”). Under the terms of these swaps, the Company receives quarterly fixed premiums that, together with any initial amount paid or received at trade inception, replicate the credit spread otherwise currently obtainable by purchasing the referenced entity’s bonds of similar maturity. These credit derivatives generally have remaining terms of five years or less and are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value, including the yield component that emerges from initial amounts paid or received, reported in Net investment income (loss). The Company manages its credit exposure taking into consideration both cash and derivatives based positions and selects the reference entities in its replicated credit exposures in a manner consistent with its selection of fixed maturities. In addition, the Company generally transacts the sale of CDSs in single name reference entities of investment grade credit quality and with counterparties subject to collateral posting requirements. If there is an event of default by the reference entity or other such credit event as defined under the terms of the swap contract, the Company is obligated to perform under the credit derivative and, at the counterparty’s option, either pay the referenced amount of the contract less an auction-determined recovery amount or pay the referenced amount of the contract and receive in return the defaulted or similar security of the reference entity for recovery by sale at the contract settlement auction. To date, there have been no events of default or circumstances indicative of deterioration in the credit quality of the named referenced entities to require or suggest that the Company will have to perform under these CDSs. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these credit derivatives is limited to the par value of the referenced securities which is the dollar or euro-equivalent of the derivative notional amount. The Standard North American CDS Contract (“SNAC”) or Standard European Corporate Contract (“STEC”) under which the Company executes these CDS sales transactions does not contain recourse provisions for recovery of amounts paid under the credit derivative. The Company purchased 30-year TIPS and other sovereign bonds, inflation linked and non-inflation linked, as General Account investments and enters into asset or cross-currency basis swaps, to result in payment of the given bond’s coupons and principal at maturity in the bond’s specified currency to the swap counterparty in return for fixed dollar amounts. These swaps, when considered in combination with the bonds, together result in a net position that is intended to replicate a dollar-denominated fixed-coupon cash bond with a yield higher than a term-equivalent U.S. Treasury bond. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company’s unrealized gains (losses) related to this program were $ 95 million and $86 million , respectively, and reported in AOCI. The Company implemented a strategy to hedge a portion of the credit exposure in its General Account investment portfolio by buying protection through a swap. These are swaps on the “super senior tranche” of the investment grade CDX index. Under the terms of these swaps, the Company pays quarterly fixed premiums that, together with any initial amount paid or received at trade inception, serve as premiums paid to hedge the risk arising from multiple defaults of bonds referenced in the CDX index. These credit derivatives have terms of five years or less and are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value, including the yield component that emerges from initial amounts paid or received, reported in Net derivative gains (losses). In 2016, the Company implemented a program to mitigate its duration gap using total return swaps for which the reference U.S. Treasury securities are sold to the swap counterparty under arrangements economically similar to repurchase agreements. As these transactions result in a transfer of control of the U.S. Treasury securities to the swap counterparty, the Company derecognizes these securities with consequent gain or loss from the sale. Under this program the Company derecognized approximately $3,905 million U.S. Treasury securities for which the Company received proceeds of approximately $3,906 million at inception of the total return swap contract. Under the terms of these swaps, the Company retains ongoing exposure to the total returns of the underlying U.S. Treasury securities in exchange for a financing cost. At June 30, 2018 , the aggregate fair va

CLOSED BLOCK

CLOSED BLOCK	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Closed Block Disclosure [Abstract]
CLOSED BLOCK	CLOSED BLOCK Summarized financial information for the Company’s Closed Block is as follows: June 30, December 31, (in millions) CLOSED BLOCK LIABILITIES: Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other $ 6,829 $ 6,958 Policyholder dividend obligation — 19 Other liabilities 272 271 Total Closed Block liabilities 7,101 7,248 ASSETS DESIGNATED TO THE CLOSED BLOCK: Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $3,768 and $3,923) 3,772 4,070 Mortgage loans on real estate 1,908 1,720 Policy loans 752 781 Cash and other invested assets 216 351 Other assets 182 182 Total assets designated to the Closed Block 6,830 7,104 Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block 271 144 Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of policyholder dividend obligation of $0 and $19 14 138 Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities $ 285 $ 282 The Company’s Closed Block revenues and expenses follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) REVENUES: Premiums and other income $ 49 $ 61 $ 100 $ 115 Net investment income (loss) 73 79 146 162 Net investment gains (losses) — (1 ) 1 (16 ) Total revenues 122 139 247 261 BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS: Policyholders’ benefits and dividends 123 133 249 284 Other operating costs and expenses — 1 2 1 Total benefits and other deductions 123 134 251 285 Net revenues (loss) before income taxes (1 ) 5 (4 ) (24 ) Income tax (expense) benefit — (2 ) 1 8 Net Revenues (Losses) $ (1 ) $ 3 $ (3 ) $ (16 ) A reconciliation of the Company’s policyholder dividend obligation follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 (in millions) Balances, beginning of year $ 19 $ 52 Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of DAC (19 ) (5 ) Balances, End of Period $ — $ 47

INSURANCE LIABILITIES

INSURANCE LIABILITIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Insurance [Abstract]
INSURANCE LIABILITIES	INSURANCE LIABILITIES A) Variable Annuity Contracts – GMDB, GMIB, GIB and GWBL and Other Features The Company has certain variable annuity contracts with GMDB, GMIB, GIB and GWBL and other features in-force that guarantee one of the following: • Return of Premium: the benefit is the greater of current account value or premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals); • Ratchet: the benefit is the greatest of current account value, premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals), or the highest account value on any anniversary up to contractually specified ages (adjusted for withdrawals); • Roll-Up: the benefit is the greater of current account value or premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals) accumulated at contractually specified interest rates up to specified ages; • Combo: the benefit is the greater of the ratchet benefit or the roll-up benefit, which may include either a five year or an annual reset; or • Withdrawal: the withdrawal is guaranteed up to a maximum amount per year for life. The following table summarizes the direct GMDB and GMIB without a n o-lapse guarantee rider (“ NLG”) feature liabilities, before reinsurance ceded, reflected in the consolidated balance sheets in Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities: GMDB GMIB Total (in millions) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ 4,085 $ 4,800 $ 8,885 Paid guarantee benefits (200 ) (65 ) (265 ) Other changes in reserve 244 (33 ) 211 Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 4,129 $ 4,702 $ 8,831 Balance at January 1, 2017 $ 3,170 $ 3,868 $ 7,038 Paid guarantee benefits (189 ) (79 ) (268 ) Other changes in reserve 653 788 1,441 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 3,634 $ 4,577 $ 8,211 The following table summarizes the ceded GMDB liabilities, reflected in the consolidated balance sheets in Amounts due from reinsurers: Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 (in millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 108 $ 90 Paid guarantee benefits (10 ) (9 ) Other changes in reserve 4 18 Balance, End of Period $ 102 $ 99 The following table summarizes the assumed GMDB liabilities, reflected in the consolidated balance sheets in Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities: Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 (in millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 95 $ 121 Paid guarantee benefits (12 ) (11 ) Other changes in reserve (1 ) (6 ) Balance, End of Period $ 82 $ 104 The liability for the GMxB derivative features the liability for SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features and the GMIB reinsurance contract asset are considered embedded or freestanding insurance derivatives and are reported at fair value. Summarized in the table below is a summary of the fair value of these liabilities at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : June 30, December 31, (in millions) GMIBNLG (1) $ 3,418 $ 4,056 SCS, SIO, MSO, IUL indexed features (2) 1,968 1,786 Assumed GMIB reinsurance Contracts (1) 158 194 GWBL/GMWB (1) 119 130 GIB (1) (41 ) (27 ) GMAB (1) 3 5 Total embedded and freestanding derivative liabilities $ 5,625 $ 6,144 GMIB reinsurance contract asset (3) $ 1,636 $ 1,894 (1) Reported in Future policyholders’ benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Reported in Policyholders’ account balances in the consolidated balance sheets. (3) Reported in GMIB reinsurance contract asset, at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. The June 30, 2018 values for direct variable annuity contracts in-force on such date with GMDB and GMIB features are presented in the following table. For contracts with the GMDB feature, the net amount at risk in the event of death is the amount by which the GMDB exceed related account values. For contracts with the GMIB feature, the net amount at risk in the event of annuitization is the amount by which the present value of the GMIB benefits exceeds related account values, taking into account the relationship between current annuity purchase rates and the GMIB guaranteed annuity purchase rates. Since variable annuity contracts with GMDB guarantees may also offer GMIB guarantees in the same contract, the GMDB and GMIB amounts listed are not mutually exclusive: Direct Variable Annuity Contract Values June 30, 2018 Return of Premium Ratchet Roll-Up Combo Total (Dollars in millions) GMDB: Account values invested in: General Account $ 13,947 $ 106 $ 63 $ 190 $ 14,306 Separate Accounts $ 45,892 $ 9,348 $ 3,363 $ 34,610 $ 93,213 Net amount at risk, gross $ 176 $ 88 $ 1,980 $ 16,493 $ 18,737 Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured $ 176 $ 84 $ 1,367 $ 16,493 $ 18,120 Average attained age of policyholders 51.3 66.7 73.3 68.6 55.2 Percentage of policyholders over age 70 9.8 % 41.6 % 64.3 % 48.3 % 18.4 % Range of contractually specified interest rates N/A N/A 3%-6% 3%-6.5% 3%-6.5% GMIB: Account values invested in: General Account N/A N/A $ 23 $ 280 $ 303 Separate Accounts N/A N/A $ 20,928 $ 39,350 $ 60,278 Net amount at risk, gross N/A N/A $ 843 $ 6,275 $ 7,118 Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured N/A N/A $ 264 $ 5,700 $ 5,964 Average attained age of policyholders N/A N/A 70.3 68.8 69.0 Weighted average years remaining until annuitization N/A N/A 1.6 0.6 0.7 Range of contractually specified interest rates N/A N/A 3%-6% 3%-6.5% 3%-6.5% The June 30, 2018 values for assumed variable annuity contracts in force on such date with GMDB and GMIB features are presented in the following table: Assumed Variable Annuity Contract Values June 30, 2018 Return of Premium Ratchet Roll-Up Combo Total (Dollars in millions) GMDB: Reinsured account values $ 1,012 $ 5,758 $ 295 $ 1,847 $ 8,912 Net amount at risk assumed $ 7 $ 286 $ 22 $ 295 $ 610 Average attained age of policyholders 67.1 71.9 76.8 75.1 72.2 Percentage of policyholders over age 70 42.1 % 61.3 % 77.5 % 74.6 % 62.4 % Range of contractually specified interest rates N/A N/A 3%-10% 5%-10% 3%-10% GMIB: Reinsured account values $ 961 $ 51 $ 266 $ 1,316 $ 2,594 Net amount at risk assumed $ 1 $ — $ 36 $ 210 $ 247 Average attained age of policyholders 71.3 73.8 71.4 68.5 70.0 Percentage of policyholders over age 70 62.2 % 64.6 % 57.4 % 48.8 % 55.0 % Range of contractually specified interest rates (1) N/A N/A 3.3%-6.5% 6%-6% 3.3%-6.5% (1) In general, for policies with the highest contractual interest rate shown ( 10% ), the rate applied only for the first 10 years after issue, which have now elapsed. B) Separate Account Investments by Investment Category Underlying GMDB and GMIB Features The total account values of variable annuity contracts with GMDB and GMIB features include amounts allocated to the guaranteed interest option, which is backed by the assets in the General Account and variable investment options that invest through Separate Accounts in variable insurance trusts. The following table presents the aggregate fair value of assets, by major investment category, held by Separate Accounts that support variable annuity contracts with GMDB and GMIB guarantees. The investment performance of the assets impacts the related account values and, consequently, the net amount of risk associated with the GMDB and GMIB benefits and guarantees. Because variable annuity contracts offer both GMDB and GMIB features, GMDB and GMIB amounts are not mutually exclusive. Investment in Separate Account Investment Options June 30, December 31, 2017 (1) (in millions) GMDB: Equity $ 41,308 $ 41,658 Fixed income 5,316 5,469 Balanced 45,736 46,577 Other 853 968 Total $ 93,213 $ 94,672 GMIB: Equity $ 19,107 $ 19,928 Fixed income 2,977 3,150 Balanced 37,894 38,890 Other 301 318 Total $ 60,279 $ 62,286 (1) Amounts previously reported were as follows in millions: (a) GMDB: Equity $78,069 , Fixed Income $2,234 , Balanced $14,084 , and Other $283 ; (b) GMIB: Equity $50,429 , Fixed Income $1,568 , Balanced $10,165 , and Other $124 . C) Hedging Programs for GMDB, GMIB, GIB and Other Features Beginning in 2003, the Company established a program intended to hedge certain risks associated first with the GMDB feature and, beginning in 2004, with the GMIB feature of the Accumulator series of variable annuity products. The program has also been extended to cover other guaranteed benefits as they have been made available. This program utilizes derivative contracts, such as exchange-traded equity, currency and interest rate futures contracts, total return and/or equity swaps, interest rate swap and floor contracts, swaptions, variance swaps as well as equity options, that collectively are managed in an effort to reduce the economic impact of unfavorable changes in guaranteed benefits’ exposures attributable to movements in the capital markets. At the present time, this program hedges certain economic risks on products sold from 2001 forward, to the extent such risks are not externally reinsured. At June 30, 2018 , the total account value and net amount at risk of the hedged variable annuity contracts were $68,823 million and $17,169 million , respectively, with the GMDB feature and $57,987 million and $7,226 million , respectively, with the GMIB and GIB feature. A hedge program is also used to manage certain capital markets risks associated with the products the Company has assumed that have GMDB and GMIB features. At June 30, 2018 , the total account value and net amount at risk of the hedged assumed variable annuity contracts were $8,912 million and $610 million , respectively, with the GMDB feature and $2,594 million and $247 million , respectively, with the GMIB feature. These programs do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Therefore, gains (losses) on the derivatives contracts used in these programs, including current period changes in fair value, are recognized in Net derivative gains (losses) in the period in which they occur, and may contribute to income (loss) volatility. D) Variable and Interest-Sensitive Life Insurance Policies - NLG The NLG feature contained in variable and interest-sensitive life insurance policies keeps them in force in situations where the policy value is not sufficient to cover monthly charges then due. The NLG remains in effect so long as the policy meets a contractually specified premium funding test and certain other requirements. The following table summarizes the NLG liabilities reflected in the General Account in Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities: Direct Liability (1) (in millions) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ 686 Paid Guaranteed Benefits (9 ) Other changes in reserves 52 Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 729 Balance at January 1, 2017 $ 1,307 Other changes in reserves 49 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 1,356 (1) There were no amounts of reinsurance ceded in any period presented.

REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS

REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Insurance [Abstract]
REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS	REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS Effective February 1, 2018, AXA Equitable Life entered into a coinsurance reinsurance agreement (the “Coinsurance Agreement”) to cede 90% of its single premium deferred annuities (SPDA) products issued between 1978-2001 and its Guaranteed Growth Annuity (GGA) single premium deferred annuity products issued between 2001-2014. As a result of this agreement, AXA Equitable Life transferred securities with a market value of $604 million and cash of $31 million to equal the statutory reserves of approximately $635 million . As the risks transferred by AXA Equitable Life to the reinsurer under the Coinsurance Agreement are not considered insurance risks and therefore do not qualify for reinsurance accounting, AXA Equitable Life applied deposit accounting. Accordingly, AXA Equitable Life recorded the transferred assets of $635 million as a deposit asset recorded in Other assets, net of the ceding commissions paid to the reinsurer.

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES	FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The accounting guidance established a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value, and identifies three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 1 fair values generally are supported by market transactions that occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Level 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar instruments, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and inputs to model-derived valuations that are directly observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and often requiring significant management judgment or estimation, such as an entity’s own assumptions about the cash flows or other significant components of value that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The Company uses unadjusted quoted market prices to measure the fair value of instruments that are actively traded in financial markets. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured using present value or other valuation techniques. The fair value determinations are made at a specific point in time, based on available market information and judgments about the financial instrument, including estimates of the timing and amount of expected future cash flows and the credit standing of counterparties. Such adjustments do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument, nor do they consider the tax impact of the realization of unrealized gains or losses. In many cases, the fair value cannot be substantiated by direct comparison to independent markets, nor can the disclosed value be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument. Management is responsible for the determination of the value of investments carried at fair value and the supporting methodologies and assumptions. Under the terms of various service agreements, the Company often utilizes independent valuation service providers to gather, analyze, and interpret market information and derive fair values based upon relevant methodologies and assumptions for individual securities. These independent valuation service providers typically obtain data about market transactions and other key valuation model inputs from multiple sources and, through the use of widely accepted valuation models, provide a single fair value measurement for individual securities for which a fair value has been requested. As further described below with respect to specific asset classes, these inputs include, but are not limited to, market prices for recent trades and transactions in comparable securities, benchmark yields, interest rate yield curves, credit spreads, quoted prices for similar securities, and other market-observable information, as applicable. Specific attributes of the security being valued also are considered, including its term, interest rate, credit rating, industry sector, and when applicable, collateral quality and other security- or issuer-specific information. When insufficient market observable information is available upon which to measure fair value, the Company either will request brokers knowledgeable about these securities to provide a non-binding quote or will employ internal valuation models. Fair values received from independent valuation service providers and brokers and those internally modeled or otherwise estimated are assessed for reasonableness. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , no assets were required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Fair value measurements are required on a non-recurring basis for certain assets, including goodwill and mortgage loans on real estate, only when an OTTI or other event occurs. When such fair value measurements are recorded, they must be classified and disclosed within the fair value hierarchy. The Company recognizes transfers between valuation levels at the beginning of the reporting period. Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Assets Investments Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Public Corporate $ — $ 19,837 $ 75 $ 19,912 Private Corporate — 6,189 1,085 7,274 U.S. Treasury, government and agency — 14,401 — 14,401 States and political subdivisions — 432 38 470 Foreign governments — 457 — 457 Residential mortgage-backed (1) — 256 — 256 Asset-backed (2) — 91 538 629 Redeemable preferred stock 181 325 — 506 Subtotal 181 41,988 1,736 43,905 Other equity investments 12 — 44 56 Trading securities 501 13,607 38 14,146 Other invested assets: Short-term investments — 483 — 483 Assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs 73 226 29 328 Swaps — 380 — 380 Credit Default Swaps — 23 — 23 Futures 1 — — 1 Options — 2,135 — 2,135 Subtotal 74 3,247 29 3,350 Cash equivalents 6,833 — — 6,833 Segregated securities — 1,289 — 1,289 GMIB reinsurance contract asset — — 1,636 1,636 Separate Accounts’ assets 119,592 2,778 361 122,731 Total Assets $ 127,193 $ 62,909 $ 3,844 $ 193,946 Liabilities Other invested liabilities GMxB derivative features’ liability $ — $ — $ 3,657 $ 3,657 SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features’ liability — 1,968 — 1,968 Liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs — 3 — 3 Contingent payment arrangements — — 13 13 Total Liabilities $ — $ 1,971 $ 3,670 $ 5,641 (1) Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized obligations. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans. Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Assets Investments Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Public Corporate $ — $ 17,906 $ 48 $ 17,954 Private Corporate — 6,390 1,102 7,492 U.S. Treasury, government and agency — 18,508 — 18,508 States and political subdivisions — 449 40 489 Foreign governments — 419 — 419 Residential mortgage-backed (1) — 818 — 818 Asset-backed (2) — 208 541 749 Redeemable preferred stock 184 327 1 512 Subtotal 184 45,025 1,732 46,941 Other equity investments 13 — 34 47 Trading securities 485 13,647 38 14,170 Other invested assets: Short-term investments — 1,730 — 1,730 Assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs 1,060 215 27 1,302 Swaps — 222 — 222 Credit Default Swaps — 33 — 33 Futures (2 ) — — (2 ) Foreign currency contract (3) — 5 — 5 Options — 1,999 — 1,999 Subtotal 1,058 4,204 27 5,289 Cash equivalents 3,608 — — 3,608 Segregated securities — 825 — 825 GMIB reinsurance contract asset — — 1,894 1,894 Separate Accounts’ assets 121,000 2,997 349 124,346 Total Assets $ 126,348 $ 66,698 $ 4,074 $ 197,120 Liabilities Other invested liabilities GMxB derivative features’ liability $ — $ — $ 4,358 $ 4,358 SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features’ liability — 1,786 — 1,786 Liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs 670 22 — 692 Contingent payment arrangements — — 15 15 Total Liabilities $ 670 $ 1,808 $ 4,373 $ 6,851 (1) Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized obligations. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans. (3) Reported in Other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, the fair value of public fixed maturities is approximately $35,682 million and $38,762 million or approximately 18.7% and 20.0% of the Company’s total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis (excluding GMIB reinsurance contracts and segregated securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis). The fair values of the Company’s public fixed maturity securities are generally based on prices obtained from independent valuation service providers and for which the Company maintains a vendor hierarchy by asset type based on historical pricing experience and vendor expertise. Although each security generally is priced by multiple independent valuation service providers, the Company ultimately uses the price received from the independent valuation service provider highest in the vendor hierarchy based on the respective asset type, with limited exception. To validate reasonableness, prices also are internally reviewed by those with relevant expertise through comparison with directly observed recent market trades. Consistent with the fair value hierarchy, public fixed maturity securities validated in this manner generally are reflected within Level 2, as they are primarily based on observable pricing for similar assets and/or other market observable inputs. If the pricing information received from independent valuation service providers is not reflective of market activity or other inputs observable in the market, the Company may challenge the price through a formal process in accordance with the terms of the respective independent valuation service provider agreement. If as a result it is determined that the independent valuation service provider is able to reprice the security in a manner agreed as more consistent with current market observations, the security remains within Level 2. Alternatively, a Level 3 classification may result if the pricing information then is sourced from another vendor, non-binding broker quotes, or internally-developed valuations for which the Company’s own assumptions about market-participant inputs would be used in pricing the security. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, the fair value of private fixed maturities is approximately $8,223 million and $8,179 million or approximately 4.3% and 4.2% of the Company’s total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair values of the Company’s private fixed maturities are determined from prices obtained from independent valuation service providers. Prices not obtained from an independent valuation service provider are determined by using a discounted cash flow model or a market comparable company valuation technique. In certain cases, these models use observable inputs with a discount rate based upon the average of spread surveys collected from private market intermediaries who are active in both primary and secondary transactions, taking into account, among other factors, the credit quality and industry sector of the issuer and the reduced liquidity associated with private placements. Generally, these securities have been reflected within Level 2. For certain private fixed maturities, the discounted cash flow model or a market comparable company valuation technique may also incorporate unobservable inputs, which reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset. To the extent management determines that such unobservable inputs are significant to the fair value measurement of a security, a Level 3 classification generally is made. As disclosed in Note 3 , at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, the net fair value of freestanding derivative positions is approximately 66.1 % and 42.9% of Other invested assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, with a value of $2,539 million and $2,258 million . The fair values of the Company’s derivative positions are generally based on prices obtained either from independent valuation service providers or derived by applying market inputs from recognized vendors into industry standard pricing models. The majority of these derivative contracts are traded in the OTC derivative market and are classified in Level 2. The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities traded in the OTC market are determined using quantitative models that require use of the contractual terms of the derivative instruments and multiple market inputs, including interest rates, prices, and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, including overnight index swap (“OIS”) curves, and volatility factors, which then are applied to value the positions. The predominance of market inputs is actively quoted and can be validated through external sources or reliably interpolated if less observable. If the pricing information received from independent valuation service providers is not reflective of market activity or other inputs observable in the market, the Company may challenge the price through a formal process in accordance with the terms of the respective independent valuation service provider agreement. If as a result it is determined that the independent valuation service provider is able to reprice the derivative instrument in a manner agreed as more consistent with current market observations, the position remains within Level 2. Alternatively, a Level 3 classification may result if the pricing information then is sourced from another vendor, non-binding broker quotes, or internally-developed valuations for which the Company’s own assumptions about market-participant inputs would be used in pricing the security. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, investments classified as Level 1 comprise approximately 66.6 % and 64.9% of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include redeemable preferred stock, trading securities, cash equivalents and Separate Account assets. Fair value measurements classified as Level 1 include exchange-traded prices of fixed maturities, equity securities and derivative contracts, and net asset values for transacting subscriptions and redemptions of mutual fund shares held by Separate Accounts. Cash equivalents classified as Level 1 include money market accounts, overnight commercial paper and highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less, and are carried at cost as a proxy for fair value measurement due to their short-term nature. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, investments classified as Level 2 comprise approximately 32.3 % and 34.0% of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include U.S. government and agency securities and certain corporate debt securities, such as public and private fixed maturities. As market quotes generally are not readily available or accessible for these securities, their fair value measures are determined utilizing relevant information generated by market transactions involving comparable securities and often are based on model pricing techniques that effectively discount prospective cash flows to present value using appropriate sector-adjusted credit spreads commensurate with the security’s duration, also taking into consideration issuer-specific credit quality and liquidity. Segregated securities classified as Level 2 are U.S. Treasury bills segregated by AB in a special reserve bank custody account for the exclusive benefit of brokerage customers, as required by Rule 15c3-3 of the Exchange Act and for which fair values are based on quoted yields in secondary markets. Observable inputs generally used to measure the fair value of securities classified as Level 2 include benchmark yields, reported secondary trades, issuer spreads, benchmark securities and other reference data. Additional observable inputs are used when available, and as may be appropriate, for certain security types, such as prepayment, default, and collateral information for the purpose of measuring the fair value of mortgage- and asset-backed securities. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, approximately $ 262 million and $875 million of AAA-rated mortgage- and asset-backed securities are classified as Level 2 for which the observability of market inputs to their pricing models is supported by sufficient, albeit more recently contracted, market activity in these sectors. Certain Company products such as the SCS and EQUI-VEST variable annuity product, and in the MSO fund available in some life contracts offer investment options which permit the contract owner to participate in the performance of an index, ETF or commodity price. These investment options, which depending on the product and on the index selected can currently have 1, 3, 5, or 6 year terms, provide for participation in the performance of specified indices, ETF or commodity price movement up to a segment-specific declared maximum rate. Under certain conditions that vary by product, e.g. holding these segments for the full term, these segments also shield policyholders from some or all negative investment performance associated with these indices, ETF or commodity prices. These investment options have defined formulaic liability amounts, and the current values of the option component of these segment reserves are accounted for as Level 2 embedded derivatives. The fair values of these embedded derivatives are based on data obtained from independent valuation service providers. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, investments classified as Level 3 comprise approximately 1.2 % and 1.1% of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include corporate debt securities, such as private fixed maturities. Determinations to classify fair value measures within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy generally are based upon the significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement. Included in the Level 3 classification at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, were approximately $ 94 million and $97 million of fixed maturities with indicative pricing obtained from brokers that otherwise could not be corroborated to market observable data. The Company applies various due diligence procedures, as considered appropriate, to validate these non-binding broker quotes for reasonableness, based on its understanding of the markets, including use of internally-developed assumptions about inputs a market participant would use to price the security. In addition, approximately $ 538 million and $598 million of mortgage- and asset-backed securities are classified as Level 3 at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. The Company also issues certain benefits on its variable annuity products that are accounted for as derivatives and are also considered Level 3. The GMIBNLG feature allows the policyholder to receive guaranteed minimum lifetime annuity payments based on predetermined annuity purchase rates applied to the contract’s benefit base if and when the contract account value is depleted and the NLG feature is activated. The GMWB feature allows the policyholder to withdraw at minimum, over the life of the contract, an amount based on the contract’s benefit base. The GWBL feature allows the policyholder to withdraw, each year for the life of the contract, a specified annual percentage of an amount based on the contract’s benefit base. The GMAB feature increases the contract account value at the end of a specified period to a GMAB base. The GIB feature provides a lifetime annuity based on predetermined annuity purchase rates if and when the contract account value is depleted. This lifetime annuity is based on predetermined annuity purchase rates applied to a GIB base. Level 3 also includes the GMIB reinsurance contract assets, which are accounted for as derivative contracts. The GMIB reinsurance contract asset and liabilities’ fair value reflects the present value of reinsurance premiums and recoveries and risk margins over a range of market consistent economic scenarios while GMxB derivative features liability reflects the present value of expected future payments (benefits) less fees, adjusted for risk margins and nonperformance risk, attributable to GMxB derivative features’ liability over a range of market-consistent economic scenarios. The valuations of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and GMxB derivative features liability incorporate significant non-observable assumptions related to policyholder behavior, risk margins and projections of equity separate account funds. The credit risks of the counterparty and of the Company are considered in determining the fair values of its GMIB reinsurance contract asset and GMxB derivative features liability positions, respectively, after taking into account the effects of collateral arrangements. Incremental adjustment to the swap curve for non-performance risk is made to the fair values of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and liabilities and GMIBNLG feature to reflect the claims-paying ratings of counterparties and the Company. Equity and fixed income volatilities were modeled to reflect current market volatilities. Due to the unique, long duration of the GMIBNLG feature, adjustments were made to the equity volatilities to remove the illiquidity bias associ ated with the longer tenors and risk margins were applied to the non-capital markets inputs to the GMIBNLG valuations. After giving consideration to collateral arrangements, the Company reduced the fair value of its GMIB reinsurance contract asset by $12 million and $8 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, to recognize incremental counterparty non-performance risk and reduced the fair value of its GMIB reinsurance contract liabilities by $22 million and $24 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, to recognize its own incremental non-performance risk. Lapse rates are adjusted at the contract level based on a comparison of the actuarially calculated guaranteed values and the current policyholder account value, which include other factors such as considering surrender charges. Generally, lapse rates are assumed to be lower in periods when a surrender charge applies. A dynamic lapse function reduces the base lapse rate when the guaranteed amount is greater than the account value as in the money contracts are less likely to lapse. For valuing the embedded derivative, lapse rates vary throughout the period over which cash flows are projected. Th e Company’s Level 3 liabilities include contingent payment arrangements associated with acquisitions in 2010, 2014 and 2016 by AB. At each reporting date, AB estimates the fair values of the contingent consideration expected to be paid based upon revenue and discount rate projections, using unobservable market data inputs, which are included in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The Company’s Level 3 liabilities also include contingent payment arrangements associated with a Renewal Rights Agreement (the “Renewal Rights Agreement”) that transitions certain group employee benefits policies beginning January 1, 2017 from an insurer exiting such business to MONY Life Insurance Company of America (“MLOA”). The fair value of the contingent payments liability associated with this transaction is measured and adjusted each reporting period through final settlement using projected premiums from these policies, net of potential surrenders and terminations, and applying a risk-adjusted discount factor ( 6.4% at June 30, 2018 ) to the resulting cash flows. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company’s consolidated VIEs/VOEs hold $29 million and $27 million , respectively, of investments that are classified as Level 3 primarily consist of corporate bonds that are vendor priced with no ratings available, bank loans, non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, AFS fixed maturities with fair values of $28 million were transferred out of Level 3 and into Level 2 principally due to the availability of trading activity or market observable inputs to measure and validate their fair values. In addition, AFS fixed maturities with fair value of $65 million were transferred from Level 2 into the Level 3 classification. These transfers in the aggregate represent approximately 0.6% of total equity at June 30, 2018 . During the six months ended June 30, 2017, $6 million of AFS fixed maturities were transferred out of Level 3 and into Level 2 principally due to the availability of trading activity or market observable inputs to measure and validate their fair values. In addition, AFS fixed maturities with fair value of $13 million were transferred from Level 2 into the Level 3 classification. These transfers in the aggregate represent approximately 0.2% of total equity at June 30, 2017 . The tables below presents a reconciliation for all Level 3 assets and liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively: Level 3 Instruments Fair Value Measurements Corporate State and Political Sub- divisions Commercial Mortgage- backed Asset- backed (in millions) Balance, April 1, 2018 $ 1,253 $ 39 $ — $ 540 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 3 — — — Investment gains (losses), net 1 — — — Subtotal 4 — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) 7 — — (1 ) Purchases 11 — — — Sales (101 ) (1 ) — (1 ) Settlements — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) (2 ) — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (12 ) — — — Balance, June 30, 2018 $ 1,160 $ 38 $ — $ 538 Balance, April 1, 2017 $ 1,025 $ 42 $ 340 $ 323 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 3 — 1 — Investment gains (losses), net (1 ) — 4 15 Subtotal 2 — 5 15 Other comprehensive income (loss) (52 ) — (6 ) (12 ) Purchases 162 — 196 210 Sales (38 ) — (34 ) (16 ) Transfers into Level 3 (1) (5 ) — — (6 ) Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (5 ) — — (1 ) Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1,089 $ 42 $ 501 $ 513 Corporate State and Commercial Asset- (in millions) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 1,150 $ 40 $ — $ 541 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 4 — — — Investment gains (losses), net 1 — — — Subtotal 5 — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) (14 ) (1 ) — (1 ) Purchases 200 — — — Sales (218 ) (1 ) — (2 ) Settlements — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) 65 — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (28 ) — — — Balance, June 30, 2018 $ 1,160 $ 38 $ — $ 538 Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 857 $ 42 $ 373 $ 120 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 4 — 1 — Investment gains (losses), net (1 ) — (19 ) 15 Subtotal 3 — (18 ) 15 Other comprehensive income (loss) (7 ) — 19 (7 ) Purchases 333 — 196 405 Sales (105 ) — (69 ) (19 ) Transfers into Level 3 (1) 13 — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (5 ) — — (1 ) Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1,089 $ 42 $ 501 $ 513 Redeemable Preferred Stock Other Equity Investments (2) GMIB Reinsurance Contract Asset Separate Accounts Assets GMxB derivative features liability Contingent Payment Arrangement (in millions) Balance, April 1, 2018 $ — $ 110 $ 1,734 $ 357 $ (3,977 ) $ (14 ) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) — — — — — — Investment gains (losses), net — (1 ) — 6 — — Net derivative gains (losses) — — (92 ) — 422 — Subtotal — (1 ) (92 ) 6 422 — Other comprehensive income (loss) — 5 — — — — Purchases (2) — 6 13 (1 ) (106 ) — Sales (3) — (2 ) (19 ) — 4 — Settlements (4) — — — (1 ) — 1 Activity related to consolidated VIEs — (3 ) — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) — 1 — — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) — (5 ) — — — — Balance, June 30, 2018 $ — $ 111 $ 1,636 $ 361 $ (3,657 ) $ (13 ) Balance, April 1, 2017 $ 1 $ 74 $ 1,659 $ 325 $ (5,146 ) $ (24 ) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) — — — 18 — — Investment gains (losses), net — 9 — (10 ) — — Net derivative gains (losses) — — 438 — 236 — Subtotal — 9 438 8 236 — Other comprehensive income (loss) — 2 — — — — Purchases (2) — 14 15 3 (83 ) — Sales (3) — — (21 ) (1 ) 2 — Settlements (4) — — — (1 ) — — Activity related to consolidated VIEs — (6 ) — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) — — — — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) — — — — — — Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1 $ 93 $ 2,091 $ 334 $ (4,991 ) $ (24 ) Redeemable Other (2) GMIB Separate GMxB derivative features liability Contingent (in millions) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 1 $ 99 $ 1,894 $ 349 $ (4,358 ) $ (15 ) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) — — — — — — Investment gains (losses), net — (1 ) — 13 — — Net derivative gains (losses) — — (251 ) — 882 — Subtotal — (1 ) (251 ) 13 882 — Other comprehensive income (loss) — 6 — — — — Purchases (2) — 10 23 2 (190 ) — Sales (3) (1 ) (2 ) (30 ) (1 ) 9 — Settlements (4) — — — (2 ) — 2 Activity related to consolidated VIEs — (2 ) — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) — 6 — — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) — (5 ) — — — — Balance, June 30, 2018 $ — $ 111 $ 1,636 $ 361 $ (3,657 ) $ (13 ) Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 1 $ 88 $ 1,735 $ 313 $ (5,580 ) $ (25 ) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) — — — 18 — — Investment gains (losses), net — — — — — — Net derivative gains (losses) — — 367 — 743 — Subtotal — — 367 18 743 — Other comprehensive income (loss) — 2 — — — — Purchases (2) — 18 24 6 (164 ) — Sales (3) — (1 ) (35 ) (2 ) 10 — Settlements (4) — — — (2 ) — 1 Activity related to consolidated VIEs — (15 ) — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) — 1 — 1 — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) — — — — — — Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1 $ 93 $ 2,091 $ 334 $ (4,991 ) $ (24 ) (1) Transfers into/out of Level 3 classification are reflected at beginning-of-period fair values. (2) For the GMIB reinsurance contract asset, and GMxB derivative features liability, represents attributed fee. (3) For the GMIB reinsurance contract asset, represents recoveries from reinsurers and for GMxB derivative features liability represents benefits paid. (4) For contingent payment arrangements, it represents payments under the arrangement. The table below details changes in unrealized gains (losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 by category for Level 3 assets and liabilities still held at June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively: Income (Loss) Investment Net Derivative Gains (losses) OCI (in millions) Level 3 Instruments Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Held at June 30, 2018: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ — $ — $ (15 ) State and political subdivisions — — (1 ) Asset-backed — — 1 Subtotal $ — $ — $ (15 ) GMIB reinsurance contracts — (251 ) — Separate Accounts’ assets (1) 13 — — GMxB derivative features' liability — 882 — Total $ 13 $ 631 $ (15 ) Level 3 Instruments Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Held at June 30, 2017: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ — $ — $ (6 ) Commercial mortgage-backed — — 18 Asset-backed — — (7 ) Subtotal $ — $ — $ 5 GMIB reinsurance contracts — 367 — Separate Accounts’ assets (1) 18 — — GMxB derivative features' liability — 743 — Total $ 18 $ 1,110 $ 5 (1) There is an investment expense that offsets this investment gain (loss). The following tables disclose quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements by category for assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements June 30, 2018 Fair Valuation Significant Range Weighted Average (in millions) Assets: Investments: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ 31 Matrix pricing model Spread over the industry-Specific benchmark yield curve 75 - 565 bps 188 bps 757 Market comparable EBITDA multiples 4.8x - 33.0x 13.0x Other equity investments 38 Discounted cash flow Earnings Multiple 10.8x Separate Accounts’ assets 339 Third party appraisal Capitalization Rate 4.5% 1 Discounted cash flow Spread over U.S. Treasury curve 228 bps GMIB reinsurance contract asset 1,636 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 1.0% - 6.3% 0.0% - 8.0% 0.0% - 16.0% 5bps - 10bps 8.82% - 31.51% Liabilities: GMIBNLG 3,418 Discounted cash flow Non-performance risk 1.1% Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts 158 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 1.1% - 13.3% GWBL/GMWB 119 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 0.5%-5.7% 0.0%-7.0% 100% after delay 8.82% - 31.51% GIB (41 ) Disc

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT	SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT Short-term and long-term debt outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 included: June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 (in millions) Short-term debt: AB commercial paper (with interest rates of 2.0% and 1.6%) $ 515 491 AB revolving credit facility (with interest rate of 2.4%) — 75 AXA Financial commercial paper (with interest rates of 0% and 1.6%) — 1,290 Total short-term debt $ 515 $ 1,856 Long-term debt: Senior Notes (5.00%, due 2048) 1,480 — Senior Notes (4.35%, due 2028) 1,485 — Senior Notes (3.90%, due 2023) 793 — Delayed Draw Term Loan (3 month LIBOR + 1.125%, due 2021) 300 — AXA Financial Senior Debentures, 7.0%, due 2028 349 349 AXA Equitable non-recourse mortgage debt (with interest rates of 4.1%) — 82 AXA Equitable non-recourse mortgage debt (with interest rates of 3.9%) — 121 Total long-term debt $ 4,407 $ 552 Total Short-term and Long-term debt $ 4,922 $ 2,408 Short-term Debt AB Commercial Paper As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , AB had $515 million and $491 million , respectively, in commercial paper outstanding with weighted average interest rates of approximately 2.0% and 1.6% , respectively. The commercial paper is short term in nature, and as such, recorded value is estimated to approximate fair value (and considered a Level 2 security in the fair value hierarchy). Average daily borrowings of commercial paper during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 were $429 million and $482 million , respectively, with weighted average interest rates of approximately 1.9% and 1.2% , respectively. AXA Financial Commercial Paper In June 2009, AXA Financial and AXA initiated a commercial paper program on a private placement basis under which AXA Financial or AXA may issue short-term unsecured notes in an aggregate amount not to exceed $ 2 billion outstanding at any time. At December 31, 2017 , $ 1.3 billion was outstanding with an interest rate of 1.6% . Prior to June 12, 2018, the obligations of AXA Financial were guaranteed by AXA. Subsequent to June 12, 2018, t here were no amounts outstanding under this commercial paper program and AXA Financial does not intend to incur any additional borrowings under the program . Long-term Debt Holdings Senior Notes On April 20, 2018, Holdings issued $800 million aggregate principal amount of 3.9% Senior Notes due 2023, $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.35% Senior Notes due 2028 and $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.0% Senior Notes due 2048 (together, the “Notes”). These amounts are recorded net of original issue discount and issuance costs. Holdings Three-Year Delayed Draw Term Loan On May 4, 2018, Holdings borrowed $300 million under a $500 million three -year senior unsecured delayed draw term loan agreement and terminated the remaining $200 million capacity at the date of the IPO. AXA Financial Senior Debentures As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, AXA Financial had outstanding $349 million aggregate principal amount of 7.0% Senior Debentures due 2028 (the “Senior Debentures”). The Senior Debentures are the unsecured, senior indebtedness of AXA Financial. Credit Facilities Holdings Two-Year Delayed Draw Term Loan In February 2018, Holdings entered into a $3.9 billion two year senior unsecured delayed draw term loan agreement which was terminated in April 2018. Holdings Revolving Credit Facility In February 2018, Holdings entered into a $2.5 billion five -year senior unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks. The revolving credit facility has a sub-limit of $1.5 billion for the issuance of letters of credit to support our life insurance business reinsured to EQ AZ Life Re following the GMxB Unwind and the third-party GMxB variable annuity business reinsured by CS Life RE. In April 2018, the Company had $125 million and $800 million of undrawn letters of credit issued out of the $1.5 billion sub-limit for ACS Life and AXA Equitable Life, respectively, as beneficiaries. Bilateral Letter of Credit Facilities In February 2018, the Company entered into bilateral letter of credit facilities, each guaranteed by Holdings, with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1.9 billion , with the following counterparties: • JP Morgan ( $150 million ) • Citi ( $175 million ) • Barclays ( $150 million ) • HSBC ( $150 million ) • CACIB ( $400 million ) • Helaba ( $300 million ) • Commerzbank ( $325 million ) • Natixis ( $250 million ) These facilities support our life insurance business reinsured to EQ AZ Life Re following the GMxB Unwind. As of June 30, 2018, $1.9 billion of letters of credit were issued under these facilities, each of which matures on February 16, 2023. AB Revolving Credit Facility AB has a $ 1.0 billion committed, unsecured senior revolving credit facility (the “AB Credit Facility”) with a group of commercial banks and other lenders, which matures on October 22, 2019. The credit facility provides for possible increases in the principal amount by up to an aggregate incremental amount of $ 250 million. Any such increase is subject to the consent of the affected lenders. The AB Credit Facility is available for AB and SCB LLC, for business purposes, including the support of AB’s $ 1.0 billion commercial paper program. Both AB and SCB LLC can draw directly under the AB Credit Facility and AB management expects to draw on the AB Credit Facility from time to time. AB has agreed to guarantee the obligations of SCB LLC under the AB Credit Facility. The AB Credit Facility contains affirmative, negative and financial covenants, which are customary for facilities of this type, including, among other things, restrictions on dispositions of assets, restrictions on liens, a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum leverage ratio. As of June 30, 2018 , AB was in compliance with these covenants. The AB Credit Facility also includes customary events of default (with customary grace periods, as applicable), including provisions under which, upon the occurrence of an event of default, all outstanding loans may be accelerated and/or lender’s commitments may be terminated. Also, under such provisions, upon the occurrence of certain insolvency- or bankruptcy-related events of default, all amounts payable under the AB Credit Facility would automatically become immediately due and payable, and the lender’s commitments would automatically terminate. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , AB and SCB LLC had no amounts outstanding under the AB Credit Facility. During the first six months of 2018 and the full year 2017 , AB and SCB LLC did not draw upon the AB Credit Facility. AB has a $200 million , unsecured 364-day senior revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) with a leading international bank and the other lending institutions that may be party thereto, which matures on November 28, 2018. The Revolver is available for AB's and SCB LLC’s business purposes, including the provision of additional liquidity to meet funding requirements primarily related to SCB LLC’s operations. Both AB and SCB LLC can draw directly under the Revolver and management expects to draw on the Revolver from time to time. AB has agreed to guarantee the obligations of SCB LLC under the Revolver. The Revolver contains affirmative, negative and financial covenants that are identical to those of AB’s $1.0 billion committed, unsecured senior revolving credit facility. As of June 30, 2018, AB had no amounts outstanding under the Revolver. As of December 31, 2017, AB had $75 million outstanding under the Revolver with an interest rate of 2.4% . Average daily borrowing under the Revolver during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and year ended December 31, 2017 were $18 million and $21 million , respectively, with weighted average interest rates of approximately 2.6% and 2.0% , respectively. Termination of AXA Financial’s Participation in AXA Facilities On the date of the IPO, AXA Financial terminated its participation in the following credit facilities guaranteed by AXA: (i) J.P. Morgan Chase Bank $250 million multi-currency revolving credit facility; (ii) Citibank $300 million multi-currency credit facility; (iii) Bank of America Merrill Lynch $300 million multi-currency revolving credit facility; (iv) club deal unsecured revolving credit facility with a number of lending institutions for $1.3 billion . Also, AXA Financial, AXA RE Arizona and CS Life terminated their participation in an unsecured revolving credit facility guaranteed by AXA totaling €1.6 billion (or its equivalent in optional currencies) with a number of major European lending institutions. On April 25, 2018, AXA Equitable Life (as successor to AXA RE Arizona) canceled its $1.5 billion revolving credit facility with AXA. In second quarter 2018, AXA RE Arizona terminated its participation in the following credit facilities guaranteed by AXA: (i) $ 700 million letter of credit facility agreement with Commerzbank, (ii) $ 2.45 billion letter of credit facility agreement with Citibank Europe Plc and (iii) $ 200 million letter of credit facility agreement with JP Morgan Europe Limits.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

REVENUE RECOGNITION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
REVENUE RECOGNITION	REVENUE RECOGNITION See “Revenue Recognition” in Note 2 for descriptions of revenues presented in the table below and subject to contracts with customers determined to be in-scope of the new guidance. The table below presents the revenues recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , disaggregated by category: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Investment management, advisory and service fees: Base fees $ 720 $ 670 $ 1,444 $ 1,313 Performance-based fees 35 15 41 21 Research services 107 109 221 222 Distribution services 183 171 363 337 Other revenues: Shareholder services 18 19 38 37 Other 5 4 11 8 Total investment management and service fees $ 1,068 $ 988 $ 2,118 $ 1,938 Other income $ 122 $ 103 $ 234 $ 204

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AXA Financial and AXA Equitable Life Plans AXA Equitable Life sponsors the AXA Equitable 401(k) Plan, a qualified defined contribution plan for eligible employees and financial professionals. The plan provides for both a company contribution and a discretionary profit-sharing contribution. Expenses associated with this 401(k) Plan were $ 6 million, $ 15 million, $ 6 million and $ 13 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. AXA Financial sponsors the MONY Life Retirement Income Security Plan for Employees and AXA Equitable Life sponsors the AXA Equitable Retirement Plan (the “AXA Equitable Life QP”), both of which are frozen qualified defined benefit plans covering eligible employees and financial professionals. These pension plans are non-contributory and their benefits are generally based on a cash balance formula and/or, for certain participants, years of service and average earnings over a specified period in the plans. AXA Financial and AXA Equitable Life also sponsor certain nonqualified defined benefit plans. On March 13, 2018, the Company signed a binding agreement with a third party insurer to purchase two single premium, non-participating group annuity contracts with the intent of settling certain retiree liabilities under the MONY Life Retirement Income Security Plan for Employees and the AXA Equitable Life QP. Payment of the preliminary contribution amounts for the group annuity contracts was funded from plan assets on March 20, 2018, securing the third party insurer’s irrevocable assumption of certain benefits obligations and commitment to issue the group annuity contracts. The annuity purchase transaction and consequent transfer of approximately $254 million of the plans’ obligations to retirees or 10% of the aggregate pension benefit obligations resulted in a partial settlement of the plans. Following remeasurement of the plans’ assets and obligations on March 20, 2018, as required in the event of an accounting settlement, the Company recognized a pre-tax settlement loss of approximately $100 million , largely attributable to recognition of a pro-rata portion of the plans’ unamortized net actuarial losses accumulated in other comprehensive income. In the second quarter of 2018, routine lump-sum distributions totaling $6 million made from the AXA Equitable Life QP and the MONY Life Retirement Income Security Plan for Employees resulted in the Company’s recognition of a pre-tax settlement loss of $2 million following remeasurement of the plans’ assets and obligations at June 30, 2018. AB AB maintains the Profit Sharing Plan for Employees of AB, a tax-qualified profit sharing plan for U.S. employees. Employer contributions under this plan are discretionary and generally are limited to the amount deductible for Federal income tax purposes. AB also maintains a qualified, non-contributory, defined benefit retirement plan covering current and former employees who were employed by AB in the United States prior to October 2, 2000 (the “AB Plan”). Benefits under the AB Plan are based on years of credited service, average final base salary, and primary Social Security benefits. Service and compensation after December 31, 2008 are not taken into account in determining participants’ retirement benefits. In the six months ended June 30, 2018 , a $ 5 million cash contribution was made by AB to the AB Plan. Based on the funded status of the AB plan at June 30, 2018 , no minimum contribution is required to be made in 2018 under ERISA, as amended by the Pension Act. Funding Policy The Company’s funding policy for its qualified pension plans is to satisfy its funding obligations each year in an amount not less than the minimum required by the ERISA, as amended by the Pension Act, and not greater than the maximum it can deduct for Federal income tax purposes. Components of certain benefit costs for the Company were as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Net Periodic Pension Expense: (Qualified and Non-qualified Plans) Service cost $ 2 $ 2 $ 4 $ 5 Interest cost 25 27 50 53 Expected return on assets (39 ) (44 ) (84 ) (87 ) Net amortization 23 32 52 64 Partial settlement 1 — 101 — Total $ 12 $ 17 $ 123 $ 35 Net Postretirement Benefits Costs: Service cost $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost 4 4 8 8 Net amortization (2 ) 1 — 3 Total $ 3 $ 6 $ 9 $ 12 Net Postemployment Benefits Costs: Service cost $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost — — — — Net amortization — — — — Total $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRA

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AXA and the Company sponsor various share-based compensation plans for eligible employees, financial professionals and non-officer directors of Holdings and its subsidiaries. AB also sponsors its own equity compensation plan for certain of its employees. Compensation costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 for share-based payment arrangements as further described herein are as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Performance Shares (1) $ 4.3 $ 28.3 $ 4.4 $ 34.0 Stock Options 0.4 0.8 0.5 0.8 Restricted Unit Awards (2) (2.3 ) 13.6 10.1 21.3 Other Compensation Plans (3) 2.4 0.2 1.5 0.4 Total Compensation Expenses $ 4.8 $ 42.9 $ 16.5 $ 56.5 (1) Reflects change to performance share retirement rules. Specifically, individuals who retire at any time after the grant date will continue to vest in their 2017 performance shares while individuals who retire prior to March 1, 2019 will forfeit all 2018 performance shares. (2) Reflects a $10.9 million adjustment for awards with graded vesting, service-only conditions from the graded to the straight-line attribution method. (3) Includes Stock Appreciation Rights and Employee Stock Purchase Plans. Awards Linked to Holdings’ Common Stock As described below, Holdings made various grants of equity awards linked to the value of Holdings’ common stock in the second quarter of 2018. For awards with graded vesting schedules and service-only vesting conditions, including Holdings restricted stock units (“Holdings RSUs”) and other forms of share-based payment awards, the Company applies a straight-line expense attribution policy for the recognition of compensation cost. Estimated and/or actual forfeitures with respect to the 2018 grants were considered immaterial in the recognition of compensation cost for the second quarter of 2018. Holdings adopted the AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) on April 25, 2018. All grants discussed in this section were made under this Omnibus Plan with the exception of the Holdings RSUs granted to financial professionals. Also, all grants discussed in the section will be settled in shares of Holdings’ common stock except for the RSUs granted to financial professionals which will be settled in cash. As of June 30, 2018, the common stock reserved and available for issuance under the Omnibus Plan was 5.9 million shares. Restricted Stock Units In May 2018, Holdings made several grants of Holdings RSUs. The market price of a Holdings’ share is used as the basis for the fair value measure of a Holdings RSU. For purposes of determining compensation cost for stock-settled Holdings RSUs, fair value is fixed at the grant date until settlement, absent modification to the terms of the award. For liability-classified cash-settled Holdings RSUs, fair value is remeasured at the end of each reporting period. If Holdings pays any ordinary dividend in cash, all outstanding Holdings RSUs will accrue dividend equivalents in the form of additional Holdings RSUs to be settled or forfeited consistent with the terms of the related award. Transaction Incentive Awards On May 9, 2018, coincident with the IPO, Holdings granted one-time “Transaction Incentive Awards” to executive officers and certain other employees in the form of 0.7 million Holdings RSUs. Fifty percent of the Holdings RSUs will vest based on service over a two year period from the IPO date (the “Service Units”), and fifty percent will vest based on service and a market condition (the “Performance Units”). The market condition is based on share price growth of at least 130% or 150% within a two or five-year period, respectively. If the market condition is not achieved, 50% of the Performance Units may still vest based on five years of continued service and the remaining Performance Units will be forfeited. The $ 7.2 million aggregate grant-date fair value of the 0.4 million Service Units was measured at the $ 20 IPO price of a Holdings’ share and will be charged to compensation expense over the stated requisite service periods. The grant-date fair value of half of the Performance Units, or 0.2 million Holdings RSUs, was also measured at the $ 20 IPO price for a Holdings’ share as employees are still able to vest in these awards even if the share price growth targets are not achieved. The resulting $ 3.6 million for these awards will be charged to compensation expense over the five-year requisite service period. The grant-date fair value of $ 16.47 was used to value the remaining half of the Performance Units that are subject to risk of forfeiture for non-achievement of the Holdings’ share price conditions. The grant date fair value was measured using a Monte Carlo simulation from which a five-year requisite service period was derived, representing the median of the distribution of stock-price paths on which the market condition is satisfied, over which the total $ 3.0 million compensation expense will be recognized. In the second quarter of 2018, the Company recognized compensation expense associated with the Transaction Incentive Awards of approximately $ 0.9 million. Employee Awards Also on May 9, 2018, Holdings made an employee grant of 0.4 million Holdings RSUs, or 50 restricted stock units to each eligible individual, that cliff vest on November 9, 2018. The grant-date fair value of the award was measured using the $ 20 IPO price for a Holdings’ share and the resulting $ 7.1 million will be recognized as compensation expense over the six-month service period. In the second quarter of 2018, the Company recognized expense associated with the employee award of approximately $ 2.1 million. 2018 Annual Awards On May 17, 2018, Holdings granted 1.3 million Holdings RSUs to employees that vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three-year period on each of the first three anniversaries of March 1, 2018. The fair value of the award was measured using the $ 21.68 closing price of the Holdings’ share on the grant date, and the resulting $ 27.4 million will be recognized as compensation expense over the shorter of the vesting term or the period up to the date at which the participant becomes retirement eligible but not prior to March 1, 2019. Similarly, on May 17, 2018, the Company granted an award of 0.5 million cash-settled Holdings RSUs to certain eligible financial professionals that vest ratably in equal installments over a three-year period on each of the first three anniversaries of March 1, 2018. The cash payment for each RSU will equal the average closing price for a Holdings’ share on the NYSE over the 20 trading days immediately preceding the vesting date. These awards are liability-classified and require fair value remeasurement based upon the price of a Holdings’ share at the close of each reporting period. In the second quarter of 2018, the Company recognized expense associated with the annual awards of approximately $ 3.1 million. Performance Shares Also on May 17, 2018, Holdings approved a grant of 0.4 million unearned Performance Shares to employees, subject to performance conditions and a cliff-vesting term ending March 1, 2021. If Holdings pays any ordinary dividend, outstanding Performance Shares will accrue dividend equivalents in the form of additional Performance Shares to be settled or forfeited consistent with the terms of the related award. The Performance Shares consist of two distinct tranches; one based on the Holdings’ return-on-equity targets (the “ROE Performance Shares”) and the other based on the Company’s relative total shareholder return targets (the “TSR Performance Shares”), each comprising approximately one-half of the award. Participants may receive from 0% to 200% of unearned Performance Shares granted. The grant-date fair value of the ROE Performance Shares will be established once the 2019 and 2020 Non-GAAP ROE target are determined and approved. The grant-date fair value of the TSR Performance Shares was measured at $ 23.17 using a Monte Carlo approach. Under the Monte Carlo approach, stock returns were simulated for Holdings and the selected peer companies to estimate the payout percentages established by the conditions of the award. The resulting $ 4.8 million aggregate grant-date fair value of the unearned TSR Performance Shares will be recognized as compensation expense over the shorter of the cliff-vesting period or the period up to the date at which the participant becomes retirement eligible but not prior to March 1, 2019. In the second quarter of 2018, the Company recognized expense associated with the TSR Performance Share awards of approximately $ 0.1 million. Stock Options On June 11, 2018, Holdings awarded 1.0 million stock options to employees. These options expire on March 1, 2028 and have a three-year graded vesting schedule, with one-third vesting on each of the three anniversaries of March 1, 2018. The exercise price for the options is $ 21.34 , which was the closing price of a Holdings’ share on the grant date. The weighted average grant date fair value per option was estimated at $ 4.61 using a Black-Scholes options pricing model. Key assumptions used in the valuation included expected volatility of 25.4% based on historical selected peer data, a weighted average expected term of 5.7 years as determined by the simplified method, an expected dividend yield of 2.44% based on Holdings’ expected annualized dividend, and a risk-free interest rate of 2.83% . The total fair value of these options of approximately $ 4.8 million will be charged to expense over the shorter of the vesting period or the period up to the date at which the participant becomes retirement eligible but not prior to March 1, 2019. In the second quarter of 2018, the Company recognized expense associated with the June 11, 2018 option grant of approximately $ 0.2 million . Director Awards On May 17, 2018, Holdings awarded 0.03 million unrestricted Holdings’ shares to non-officer directors of Holdings, AXA Equitable Life, and MLOA under the Omnibus Plan. The fair value of these awards was measured using the $ 21.68 closing price of Holdings’ shares on the grant date. As these awards were immediately vested, their aggregate fair value of $ 0.6 million was recognized as compensation expense in the second quarter of 2018. Funding of Awards The Company expects to purchase Holdings’ shares on the open market once the blackout period ends to fund the delivery of the 0.03 million unrestricted shares granted to the non-officer directors in the second quarter of 2018. Holdings may issue new shares or buy existing ones on the market for the other outstanding awards linked to Holdings’ common stock. Equity Awards Linked to AXA Ordinary Shares Grants On February 15, 2018, AXA Financial granted restricted AXA ordinary shares to non-officer directors of AXA Financial, AXA Equitable Life, and MLOA with a three-year vesting period under the Equity Plan for Directors. Settlement/Payouts On March 26, 2018, share distributions totaling approximately $21 million were made to active and former employees in settlement of 0.8 million P erformance Shares earned under the terms of the AXA Performance Share Plan 2014 . On April 6, 2018, cash distributions of approximately $6 million were made to active and former financial professionals in settlement of 0.2 million Performance Units earned under the terms of the AXA Advisor Performance Unit Plan 2014 . AB Long-term Incentive Compensation Plans During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , respectively, AB purchased 1.2 million and 1.2 million units, representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AB Holding (“AB Holding Units”), for $ 33 million and $ 35 million , respectively (on a trade date basis). These amounts reflect open-market purchases of 1.2 million AB Holding Units for $33 million during the three months ended June 30, 2018 with the remainder relating to purchases of AB Holding Units from employees to allow them to fulfill statutory tax withholding requirements at the time of delivery of long-term incentive compensation awards. During t he three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , AB purchased 4.3 million and 5.7 million AB Holding Units for $97 million and $128 million , respectively (on a trade date basis). These amounts reflect open-market purchases of 3.7 million and 4.9 million AB Holding Units for $82 million and $110 million , respectively, with the remainder relating to purchases of AB Holding Units from employees to allow them to fulfill statutory tax withholding requirements at the time of delivery of long-term incentive compensation awards. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , AB granted to employees and eligible Directors 2.4 million and 2.0 million restricted AB Holding Unit awards, respectively. AB used AB Holding Units repurchased during the periods and newly issued AB Holding Units to fund these awards. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , AB Holding issued 0.5 million and 0.5 million AB Holding Units, respectively, upon exercise of options to buy AB Holding Units. AB Holding used the proceeds of $ 8 million and $9 million , respectively, received as payment in cash for the exercise price to purchase the equivalent number of newly-issued AB Units.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was computed using an estimated annual effective tax rate (“ETR”), with discrete items recognized in the period in which they occur. The estimated ETR is revised, as necessary, at the end of successive interim reporting periods. The Company adopted revised goodwill impairment guidance in the first quarter of 2017. Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2017 includes an expense of $129 million related to the impairment of non-deductible goodwill. In the second quarter of 2017, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $218 million related to the conclusion of an Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audit for tax years 2008 and 2009.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company’s significant transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2018 with related parties are summarized below. Cost Sharing and General Service Agreements In light of the IPO, Holdings and AXA entered into a Transitional Services Agreement, dated as of May 4, 2018 (the “TSA”), regarding the continued provision of services between the Company and AXA and its subsidiaries on a transitional basis. The TSA replaced existing cost-sharing and general service agreements with various AXA subsidiaries and governs the following types of services: • services AXA or its subsidiaries (other than the Company) receive pursuant to a contract with a third-party service provider, which AXA or its subsidiaries then provide to the Company on a pass-through basis; • services the Company receives pursuant to a contract with a third-party service provider, which the Company then provides to AXA or its subsidiaries (excluding the Company) on a pass-through basis; • certain services the Company receives directly from AXA or its subsidiaries (excluding the Company); and • certain services the Company provides directly to AXA or its subsidiaries (excluding the Company). The fees for each service vary and may be based on costs, usage, previously established rates or other factors. Generally, all services other than specified long-term services will be provided until the third anniversary of the date of a change in control of Holdings, unless the service recipient elects to terminate the service earlier upon 180 days written notice. The specified long-term services will be provided until specific end dates listed in the TSA. Trademark License Agreement On May 4, 2018, AXA and Holdings entered into a Trademark License Agreement (the “TLA”) that replaced the existing sub-licensing agreement between AXA Financial and AXA (the “Former TLA”). Under the TLA, AXA grants the Company a limited license to use certain trademarks (the “Licensed Marks”), including the name “AXA” and domain names, in the United States and Canada (the “Territory”). Under the TLA, the Company is obligated to pay AXA consideration for the grant of the license based on the same formula that applied under the Former TLA which takes into account the Company’s revenue (excluding certain items) and a notoriety index for the Licensed Marks in the Territory. AXA may terminate the TLA upon a change in control of Holdings. After the termination of the TLA, the Company will be able to continue to use the Licensed Marks for a transition period but the Company will be required to use reasonable best efforts to transition to other trademarks. Tax-Sharing Agreement Holdings entered into a tax sharing agreement with AXA and AXA Investment Managers S.A. (“AXA IM SA”) on March 28, 2018 related to the sale of AXA-IM Holding U.S. Inc. and AXA America Corporate Solutions (“AXA CS”), described below. The agreement generally allocates responsibility for the taxes of AXA-IM Holding U.S. Inc. and AXA CS to the seller of the applicable entity for taxable periods predating the sale and to the buyer of such entity for taxable periods postdating the sale, except that any taxes arising in connection with the sale transactions as a result of an adjustment by a taxing authority will instead be borne 90% by the seller and 10% by the buyer (or, if that taxes are attributable to any action or inaction of the seller or the buyer, 100% by the responsible party). Disposition of AXA CS Holdings formerly held 78.99% of the shares of AXA CS, which holds certain AXA U.S. P&C business. AXA CS and its subsidiaries have been excluded from the historical Consolidated Financial Statements since they were operated independently from the other Holdings subsidiaries. In March 2018, Holdings sold its AXA CS shares to AXA for $630 million . In anticipation of this sale, in the fourth quarter of 2017, AXA made a short-term loan of $622 million to Holdings with interest calculated at 3-month LIBOR plus 0.439% margin. Holdings’ repayment obligation to AXA in respect of this loan was set off against the purchase price for the AXA CS shares, and AXA paid Holdings the $8 million balance in cash. The net result of the sale was a decrease in Loans from affiliates of $622 million , an increase in cash of $8 million , and an increase in capital in excess of par of $630 million . Settlement of Borrowings In September 2007, AXA issued a $700 million 5.4% Senior Unsecured Note to AXA Equitable. The note paid interest semi-annually and was scheduled to mature on September 30, 2012. In March 2011, the maturity date of the note was extended to December 30, 2020 and the interest rate was increased to 5.7% . In January 2018, AXA pre-paid $50 million of the $700 million note. In April 2018, AXA pre-paid the remainder of this note. In December 2008, AXA received a $500 million term loan from AXA Financial. In December 2014, AXA repaid $300 million of this loan. This loan had an interest rate of 5.4% payable semi-annually with a maturity date of December 15, 2020. In January 2018, AXA pre-paid an additional $150 million of the loan. In April 2018, AXA pre-paid the remainder of this loan. In March 2010, AXA Financial issued subordinated notes to AXA Life Japan in the amount of $ 770 million . The subordinated notes had a maturity date of March 30, 2020 and a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 120 basis points, which reset semiannually. The notes were repaid on April 20, 2018. In 2013, Holdings received a $ 242 million loan and a $145 million loan from Coliseum Re. The loans each had an interest rate of 4.75% and a maturity date in December 2028. The loans were repaid on April 20, 2018. In October 2012, AXA Financial issued a note denominated in Euros in the amount of €300 million or $391 million to AXA Belgium S.A. (“AXA Belgium”). This note had an interest rate of Europe Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) plus 1.15% and a maturity date of October 23, 2017. Concurrently, AXA Financial entered into a swap with AXA covering the exchange rate on both the interest and principal payments related to this note. The interest rate on the swap was 6-month LIBOR plus 1.475% . In October 2017, the note was extended to March 30, 2018. The extended note had a floating interest rate of 1-month EURIBOR plus 0.06% with a minimum rate of 0% . Concurrently, AXA Financial entered into a swap with AXA covering the exchange rate on both the interest and principal payments related to the extended note until March 30, 2018. Both the loan and the swap were repaid on March 29, 2018. In December 2014, AXA Financial received a $ 2,727 million , 3-month LIBOR plus 1.06% margin term loan from AXA. The loan had a maturity date of December 18, 2024. AXA Financial repaid $ 520 million of this loan in June 2015 and repaid an additional $ 1,200 million of this loan in 2016. On April 20, 2018, the remainder of this loan was repaid. In 2015, Holdings received a $366 million 3-month LIBOR plus 1.44% loan from AXA. The loan had a maturity date of October 8, 2022. This loan was repaid on April 20, 2018. In December 2013, Colisée Re issued a $145 million 4.75% Senior Unsecured Note to Holdings. The loan was scheduled to mature on December 19, 2028. This loan was repaid on March 26, 2018. In 2017, Holdings received a $100 million and $10 million loan from AXA CS. The loans had interest rates of 1.86% and 1.76% , respectively, and were repaid on their maturity date of February 5, 2018. Disposition of Real Estate Joint Ventures In March 2018, AXA Equitable Life sold its interest in two consolidated real estate joint ventures to AXA France for a total purchase price of approximately $143 million . Acquisition of Noncontrolling Interest of AXA Financial In March 2018, AXA contributed the 0.5% noncontrolling interest in AXA Financial to Holdings, resulting in AXA Financial becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings. The contribution is reflected as a $66 million capital contribution. Acquisition of Additional AB Units On April 23, 2018, Holdings purchased: (i) 100% of the shares of AXA-IM Holding U.S. Inc., which owns 41,934,582 AB Units, for a purchase price of $1,113 million and (ii) 8,160,000 AB Units held by Coliseum Re for $217 million . As a result of these two transactions, Holdings ownership of AB increased to approximately 64.7% , Noncontrolling interest decreased by $1,521 million , Capital in excess of par increased by $17 million and taxes payable increased by $174 million . Acquisition of 30.3% of AXA Venture Partners SAS On May 7, 2018, Holdings made a capital contribution of approximately $2.6 million to AXA Venture Partners SAS in exchange for approximately 30.3% of the shares of AXA Venture Partners SAS and certain rights and protections as a shareholder of the company, including the right to appoint two members of the management committee as well as consent rights over significant transactions. Revolving Credit Facility with AXA On April 25, 2018, AXA Equitable Life (as successor to AXA RE Arizona) canceled its $1.5 billion revolving credit facility with AXA. AXA Guarantees As of May 14, 2018, AXA no longer guaranteed any of the Company’s borrowing other than amounts borrowed under AXA Financial’s commercial paper program. As of June 12, 2018, there are no longer any amounts outstanding under AXA Financial’s commercial paper program and AXA no longer provides any related guarantees.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) AOCI represents cumulative gains (losses) on items that are not reflected in Net income (loss). The balances as of June 30, 2018 and 2017 follow: June 30, 2018 2017 (in millions) Unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ (478 ) $ 675 Foreign currency translation adjustments (49 ) (52 ) Defined benefit pension plans (821 ) (1,012 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,348 ) (389 ) Less: Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 38 56 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings $ (1,310 ) $ (333 ) The components of OCI, net of taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 follow: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Foreign currency translation adjustments: Foreign currency translation gains (losses) arising during the period $ (8 ) $ 17 $ (14 ) $ 25 (Gains) losses reclassified into net income (loss) during the period — — — — Foreign currency translation adjustment (8 ) 17 (14 ) 25 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments: Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (397 ) 395 (1,620 ) 550 (Gains) losses reclassified into net income (loss) during the period (1) 16 35 (70 ) 12 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments (381 ) 430 (1,690 ) 562 Adjustments for policyholders’ liabilities, DAC, insurance liability loss recognition and other 32 1 382 (27 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustments (net of deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $(94), $233, $(349), and $288) (349 ) 431 (1,308 ) 535 Change in defined benefit plans: Less: reclassification adjustments to net income (loss) for: Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses included in: Amortization of net prior service cost included in net periodic cost 1 18 134 43 Change in defined benefit plans (net of deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $(1), $11, $34, and $23). 1 18 134 43 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes (356 ) 466 (1,188 ) 603 Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (8 ) (8 ) (14 ) (15 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings $ (364 ) $ 458 $ (1,202 ) $ 588 (1) See “Reclassification adjustments” in Note 3 . Reclassification amounts presented net of income tax expense (benefit) of $4 million , $19 million , $(19) million and $6 million , for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Investment gains and losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (loss) primarily consist of realized gains (losses) on sales and OTTI of AFS securities and are included in Total investment gains (losses), net on the consolidated statements of income (loss). Amounts reclassified from AOCI to net income (loss) as related to defined benefit plans primarily consist of amortizations of net (gains) losses and net prior service cost (credit) recognized as a component of net periodic cost and reported in Compensation and benefit expenses in the consolidated statements of income (loss). Amounts presented in the table above are net of tax.

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABI

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Litigation Litigation, regulatory and other loss contingencies arise in the ordinary course of the Company’s activities as a diversified financial services firm. The Company is a defendant in a number of litigation matters arising from the conduct of its business. In some of these matters, claimants seek to recover very large or indeterminate amounts, including compensatory, punitive, treble and exemplary damages. Modern pleading practice in the U.S. permits considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages and other relief. Claimants are not always required to specify the monetary damages they seek or they may be required only to state an amount sufficient to meet a court’s jurisdictional requirements. Moreover, some jurisdictions allow claimants to allege monetary damages that far exceed any reasonably possible verdict. The variability in pleading requirements and past experience demonstrates that the monetary and other relief that may be requested in a lawsuit or claim often bears little relevance to the merits or potential value of a claim. Litigation against the Company includes a variety of claims including, among other things, insurers’ sales practices, alleged agent misconduct, alleged failure to properly supervise agents, contract administration, product design, features and accompanying disclosure, cost of insurance increases, the use of captive reinsurers, payments of death benefits and the reporting and escheatment of unclaimed property, alleged breach of fiduciary duties, alleged mismanagement of client funds and other matters. As with other financial services companies, the Company periodically receives informal and formal requests for information from various state and federal governmental agencies and self-regulatory organizations in connection with inquiries and investigations of the products and practices of the Company or the financial services industry. It is the practice of the Company to cooperate fully in these matters. The outcome of a litigation or regulatory matter is difficult to predict and the amount or range of potential losses associated with these or other loss contingencies requires significant management judgment. It is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome or to provide reasonably possible losses or ranges of losses for all pending regulatory matters, litigation and other loss contingencies. While it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain cases could have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s financial position, based on information currently known, management believes that neither the outcome of pending litigation and regulatory matters, nor potential liabilities associated with other loss contingencies, are likely to have such an effect. However, given the large and indeterminate amounts sought in certain litigation and the inherent unpredictability of all such matters, it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain of the Company’s litigation or regulatory matters, or liabilities arising from other loss contingencies, could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s results of operations or cash flows in a particular quarterly or annual period. For some matters, the Company is able to estimate a possible range of loss. For such matters in which a loss is probable, an accrual has been made. For matters where the Company, however, believes a loss is reasonably possible, but not probable, no accrual is required. For matters for which an accrual has been made, but there remains a reasonably possible range of loss in excess of the amounts accrued or for matters where no accrual is required, the Company develops an estimate of the unaccrued amounts of the reasonably possible range of losses. As of June 30, 2018 , the Company estimates the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses, in excess of any amounts accrued for these matters as of such date, to be up to approximately $ 90 million. For other matters, the Company is currently not able to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss. The Company is often unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss until developments in such matters have provided sufficient information to support an assessment of the range of possible loss, such as quantification of a damage demand from plaintiffs, discovery from plaintiffs and other parties, investigation of factual allegations, rulings by a court on motions or appeals, analysis by experts and the progress of settlement discussions. On a quarterly and annual basis, the Company reviews relevant information with respect to litigation and regulatory contingencies and updates the Company’s accruals, disclosures and reasonably possible losses or ranges of loss based on such reviews. In July 2011, a derivative action was filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey entitled Mary Ann Sivolella v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company and AXA Equitable Funds Management Group, LLC (“Sivolella Litigation”) and a substantially similar action was filed in January 2013 entitled Sanford et al. v. AXA Equitable FMG (“Sanford Litigation”). These lawsuits were filed on behalf of a total of twelve mutual funds and, among other things, seek recovery under (i) Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), for alleged excessive fees paid to AXA Equitable Life and AXA Equitable FMG for investment management services and administrative services and (ii) a variety of other theories including unjust enrichment. The Sivolella Litigation and the Sanford Litigation were consolidated and a 25-day trial commenced in January 2016 and concluded in February 2016. In August 2016, the District Court issued its decision in favor of AXA Equitable Life and AXA Equitable FMG, finding that the plaintiffs had failed to meet their burden to demonstrate that AXA Equitable Life and AXA Equitable FMG breached their fiduciary duty in violation of Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act or show any actual damages. In September 2016, the plaintiffs filed a motion to amend the District Court’s trial opinion and to amend or make new findings of fact and/or conclusions of law. In December 2016, the District Court issued an order denying the motion to amend and plaintiffs filed a notice to appeal the District Court’s decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. In July 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the District Court’s decision. In April 2014, a lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, now entitled Ross v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. The lawsuit is a putative class action on behalf of all persons and entities that, between 2011 and March 11, 2014, directly or indirectly, purchased, renewed or paid premiums on life insurance policies issued by AXA Equitable Life (the “Policies”). The complaint alleges that AXA Equitable Life did not disclose in its New York statutory annual statements or elsewhere that the collateral for certain reinsurance transactions with affiliated reinsurance companies was supported by parental guarantees, an omission that allegedly caused AXA Equitable Life to misrepresent its “financial condition” and “legal reserve system.” The lawsuit seeks recovery under Section 4226 of the New York Insurance Law of all premiums paid by the class for the Policies during the relevant period. In July 2015, the Court granted AXA Equitable Life’s motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. In April 2015, a second action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York was filed on behalf of a putative class of variable annuity holders with “Guaranteed Benefits Insurance Riders,” entitled Calvin W. Yarbrough, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. The new action covers the same class period, makes substantially the same allegations, and seeks the same relief as the Ross action. In October 2015, the Court, on its own, dismissed the Yarbrough litigation on similar grounds as the Ross litigation. In December 2015, the Second Circuit denied the plaintiffs motion to consolidate their appeals but ordered that the appeals be heard together before a single panel of judges. In February 2017, the Second Circuit affirmed the decisions of the district court in favor of AXA Equitable Life, and that decision is now final because the plaintiffs failed to file a further appeal. In November 2014, a lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden County entitled Arlene Shuster, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. This lawsuit is a putative class action on behalf of all AXA Equitable Life variable life insurance policyholders who allocated funds from their policy accounts to investments in AXA Equitable Life’s Separate Accounts, which were subsequently subjected to the volatility management strategy and who suffered injury as a result thereof. The action asserts that AXA Equitable Life breached its variable life insurance contracts by implementing the volatility management strategy. In February 2016, the Court dismissed the complaint. In March 2016, the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal. In April 2018, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed the trial court’s decision. In August 2015, another lawsuit was filed in Connecticut Superior Court, Judicial Division of New Haven entitled Richard T. O’Donnell, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. This lawsuit is a putative class action on behalf of all persons who purchased variable annuities from AXA Equitable Life, which were subsequently subjected to the volatility management strategy and who suffered injury as a result thereof. Plaintiff asserts a claim for breach of contract alleging that AXA Equitable Life implemented the volatility management strategy in violation of applicable law. In November 2015, the Connecticut Federal District Court transferred this action to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In March 2017, the Southern District of New York granted AXA Equitable Life’s motion to dismiss the complaint. In April 2017, the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal. In April 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed the trial court’s decision with instructions to remand the case to Connecticut state court. In June 2018, the Second Circuit granted AXA Equitable Life’s motion to stay issuance of the mandate pending the filing and disposition of its petition for writ of certiorari. We are vigorously defending these matters. In February 2016, a lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entitled Brach Family Foundation, Inc. v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. This lawsuit is a putative class action brought on behalf of all owners of universal life (“UL”) policies subject to AXA Equitable Life’s COI increase. In early 2016, AXA Equitable Life raised COI rates for certain UL policies issued between 2004 and 2007, which had both issue ages 70 and above and a current face value amount of $1 million and above. In March 2018, plaintiff amended its complaint to add two new plaintiffs, including the individual Malcolm Currie. The current complaint alleges the following claims: breach of contract; misrepresentations by AXA Equitable Life in violation of Section 4226 of the New York Insurance Law; violations of New York General Business Law Section 349; violations of the California Unfair Competition Law, and the California Elder Abuse Statute. Plaintiffs seek (a) compensatory damages, costs, and, pre- and post-judgment interest, (b) with respect to their claim concerning Section 4226, a penalty in the amount of premiums paid by the plaintiffs and the putative class, and (c) injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees in connection with their statutory claims. Seven individual actions challenging the COI increase are also pending against AXA Equitable Life in federal or state courts. They contain similar allegations as those in Brach as well as additional allegations for violations of various states’ consumer protection statutes and common law fraud. Pursuant to an October 2017 order, the putative class action and the four individual federal actions are consolidated for the purposes of coordinating pre-trial activities. We are in various stages of motion practice, and are vigorously defending each of these matters. Restructuring The restructuring costs and liabilities associated with the Company’s initiatives were as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, 2018 2017 (in millions) Severance Balance, beginning of year $ 23 $ 22 Additions 6 17 Cash payments (4 ) (14 ) Other reductions — (2 ) Balance, end of Year $ 25 $ 23 Six Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, 2018 2017 (in millions) Leases Balance, beginning of year $ 165 $ 170 Expense incurred — 29 Deferred rent 13 10 Payments made (32 ) (48 ) Interest accretion 7 4 Balance, end of year $ 153 $ 165 Obligation under funding agreements As a member of the FHLBNY, AXA Equitable Life has access to collateralized borrowings. It also may issue funding agreements to the FHLBNY. Both the collateralized borrowings and funding agreements would require AXA Equitable Life to pledge qualified mortgage-backed assets and/or government securities as collateral. AXA Equitable Life issues short-term funding agreements to the FHLBNY and uses the funds for asset liability and cash management purposes. AXA Equitable Life issues long-term funding agreements to the FHLBNY and uses the funds for spread lending purposes. For other instruments used for asset liability management purposes see “Derivative and offsetting assets and liabilities” included in Note 3 . Funding agreements are reported in Policyholders’ account balances in the consolidated balance sheets. Outstanding balance at end of period Maturity of Outstanding balance Issued during the period Repaid during the period June 30, 2018 (in millions) Short-term FHLBNY funding agreements $ 500 less than one month $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Long-term FHLBNY funding agreements 1,526 less than 4 years — — 193 Less than 5 years — — 781 greater than five years — — Total long-term funding agreements 2,500 — — Total FHLBNY funding agreements at June 30, 2018 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 December 31, 2017: Short-term FHLBNY funding agreements $ 500 Less than one month $ 6,000 $ 6,000 Long-term FHLBNY funding agreements 1,244 Less than 4 years 324 — 377 Less than 5 years 303 — 879 Greater than five years 135 — Total long-term funding agreements 2,500 762 — Total FHLBNY funding agreements at December 31, 2017 $ 3,000 $ 6,762 $ 6,000 Credit Facilities and Notes In February 2018, Holdings entered into the following credit facilities: (i) a $3.9 billion two -year senior unsecured delayed draw term loan agreement; (ii) a $500 million three -year senior unsecured delayed draw term loan agreement; and (iii) a $2.5 billion five -year senior unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks. The revolving credit facility has a sub-limit of $1.5 billion for letters of credit issued to support our life insurance business reinsured to EQ AZ Life Re following the GMxB Unwind and to support the third-party GMxB variable annuity business reinsured by CS Life RE. In April 2018, the Company terminated the $3.9 billion two -year term loan agreement, and, in May 2018, the Company borrowed $300 million under the three -year term loan agreement and the remaining $200 million capacity was terminated at IPO. In April, the Company had $125 million and $800 million of undrawn letters of credit issued out of the $1.5 billion sub-limit for ACS Life and AXA Equitable Life, respectively, as beneficiaries. Letters of Credit In addition to the letters of credit issued under the $2.5 billion revolving credit facility, $1,929 million of undrawn letters of credit were issued, including $1,900 million at EQ AZ Life Re related to reinsurance assumed from AXA Equitable Life, USFL and MLOA at June 30, 2018. Other Commitments The Company had $ 820 million (including $ 280 million with affiliates) and $ 599 million of commitments under equity financing arrangements to certain limited partnership and existing mortgage loan agreements, respectively, at June 30, 2018 .

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION	BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company has four reportable segments: Individual Retirement, Group Retirement, Investment Management and Research and Protection Solutions. The Company changed its segment presentation in the fourth quarter 2017. The segment disclosures are based on the intention to provide the users of the financial statements with a view of the business from the Company’s perspective. As a result, the Company determined that it is more useful for a user of the financial statements to assess the historical performance on the basis which management currently evaluates the business. The reportable segments are based on the nature of the business activities. These segments reflect the manner by which the Company’s chief operating decision maker views and manages the business. A brief description of these segments follows: • The Individual Retirement segment offers a diverse suite of variable annuity products which are primarily sold to affluent and high net worth individuals saving for retirement or seeking retirement income. • The Group Retirement segment offers tax-deferred investment and retirement plans to be sponsored by educational entities, municipalities and not-for-profit entities as well as small and medium-sized businesses. • The Investment Management and Research segment provides diversified investment management, research and related solutions globally to a broad range of clients through three main client channels- Institutional, Retail and Private Wealth Management-and distributes its institutional research products and solutions through Bernstein Research Services. • The Protection Solutions segment includes our life insurance and group employee benefits businesses. Our life insurance business offers a variety of variable universal life, universal life and term life products to help affluent and high net worth individuals, as well as small and medium-sized business owners, with their wealth protection, wealth transfer and corporate needs. Our group employee benefits business offers a suite of dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability and other insurance products to small and medium-size businesses across the United States. Measurement Operating earnings (loss) is the financial measure which primarily focuses on the Company’s segments’ results of operations as well as the underlying profitability of the Company’s core business. By excluding items that can be distortive and unpredictable such as investment gains (losses) and investment income (loss) from derivative instruments, the Company believes operating earnings (loss) by segment enhances the understanding of the Company’s underlying drivers of profitability and trends in the Company’s segments. In the first quarter of 2018, the Company revised its Operating earnings definition as it relates to the treatment of certain elements of the profitability of its variable annuity products with indexed-linked features to align to the treatment of its variable annuity products with GMxB features. In addition, adjustments for variable annuity products with index-linked features previously included within Other adjustments in the calculation of Non-GAAP Operating Earnings are now included with the adjustments for variable annuity products with GMxB features in the broader adjustment category, Variable annuity product features. In order to improve the consistency and comparability of the financial statements, management revised the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended June 30, 2017, nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2017 to include the revisions discussed herein. Operating earnings is calculated by adjusting each segment’s Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings for the following items: • Items related to Variable annuity product features which include certain changes in the fair value of the derivatives and other securities we use to hedge these features, the effect of benefit ratio unlock adjustments and changes in the fair value of the embedded derivatives reflected within Variable annuity products’ net derivative results ; • Investment (gains) losses, which includes other-than-temporary impairments of securities, sales or disposals of securities/investments, realized capital gains/losses and valuation allowances; • Goodwill impairment, which includes a write-down of goodwill in first quarter of 2017. • Net actuarial (gains) losses, which includes actuarial gains and losses as a result of differences between actual and expected experience on pension plan assets or projected benefit obligation during a given period related to pension, other postretirement benefit obligations, and the one-time impact of the settlement of the defined benefit obligation; • Other adjustments, which includes restructuring costs related to severance, lease write-offs related to non-recurring restructuring activities and separation costs; and • Income tax expense (benefit) related to the above items and non-recurring tax items, which includes the effect of uncertain tax positions for a given audit period, permanent differences due to goodwill impairment, and the Tax Reform Act. Revenues derived from any customer did not exceed 10% of revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 . The table below presents operating earnings (loss) by segment and Corporate and Other and a reconciliation to Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings $ 158 $ 608 $ 326 $ 318 Adjustments related to: Variable annuity product features 280 (40 ) 492 251 Investment (gains) losses 22 (4 ) (80 ) 20 Goodwill impairment — — — 369 Net actuarial (gains) losses related to pension and other postretirement benefit obligations 27 33 158 67 Other adjustments 89 26 179 5 Income tax expense (benefit) related to above adjustments (81 ) (7 ) (144 ) (242 ) Non-recurring tax items 11 (217 ) 39 (85 ) Non-GAAP Operating Earnings $ 506 $ 399 $ 970 $ 703 Operating earnings (loss) by segment: Individual Retirement $ 399 $ 308 $ 759 $ 510 Group Retirement 78 48 154 107 Investment Management and Research 97 61 178 93 Protection Solutions 24 16 47 55 Corporate and Other (1) (92 ) (34 ) (168 ) (62 ) (1) Includes interest expense of $58 million , $32 million , $102 million and $63 million , for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Segment revenues are a measure of the Company’s revenue by segment as adjusted to exclude certain items. The following table reconciles segment revenues to Total revenues by excluding the following items: • Items related to variable annuity product features, which include certain changes in the fair value of the derivatives and other securities we use to hedge these features and changes in the fair value of the embedded derivatives reflected within the net derivative results of variable annuity product features; • Investment gains (losses), which include other-than-temporary impairments of securities, sales or disposals of securities/investments, realized capital gains/losses, and valuation allowances; and • Other adjustments, which includes the impact of adoption of revenue recognition standard ASC 606. The table below presents segment revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Segment revenues: Individual Retirement (1) $ 1,082 $ 1,041 $ 1,811 $ 2,060 Group Retirement (1) 245 210 483 437 Investment Management and Research (2) 842 772 1,751 1,515 Protection Solutions (1) 800 743 1,609 1,532 Corporate and Other (1) 293 339 581 677 Adjustments related to: Variable annuity product features (249 ) 757 (446 ) 470 Investment gains (losses) (22 ) 4 80 (20 ) Other adjustments to segment revenues (29 ) 16 (72 ) 41 Total revenues $ 2,962 $ 3,882 $ 5,797 $ 6,712 (1) Includes investment expenses charged by AB of approximately $18 million , $14 million , $36 million , and $31 million , for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, for services provided to the Company. (2) Inter-segment investment management and other fees of approximately $25 million , $21 million , $50 million , and $45 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, are included in total revenues of the Investment Management and Research segment. The table below presents Total assets by segment as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : June 30, December 31, (in millions) Total assets by segment: Individual Retirement $ 109,376 $ 121,723 Group Retirement 43,057 38,578 Investment Management and Research (1) 9,946 10,057 Protection Solutions 46,836 43,169 Corporate and Other (1) 21,797 22,121 Total assets $ 231,012 $ 235,648 (1) Amounts previously reported were: Investment Management and Research of $8,297 million and Corporate and Other of $23,881 million .

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Holdings common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to Holdings common shareholders, adjusted for the incremental dilution from AB, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period plus the shares representing the dilutive effect of share-based awards. On April 24, 2018, a 459.4752645 -for-1 stock split of the common stock of Holdings was effected. All applicable share data, per share amounts and related information in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been adjusted retroactively to give effect to the stock split. The following table presents the reconciliation of the numerator for the basic and diluted net income per share calculations: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings common shareholders: Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings common shareholders (basic): $ 158 $ 608 $ 326 $ 318 Less: Incremental dilution from AB (1) — — — — Income (loss) attributable to Holdings common shareholders (diluted): $ 158 $ 608 $ 326 $ 318 (1) The incremental dilution from AB represents the impact of AB’s dilutive units on the Company’s diluted earnings per share and is calculated based on the Company’s proportionate ownership interest in AB. The following table presents the weighted average shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per common share: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Weighted Average Shares Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per common share 561.0 561.0 561.0 561.0 Effect of dilutive securities: Employee stock awards 0.1 — 0.1 — Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per common share 561.1 561.0 561.1 561.0 For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , approximately 3.7 million and 3.8 million shares of outstanding stock awards were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect was anti-dilutive. The following table presents both basic and diluted income (loss) per share for each period presented: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (dollars per share) Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings per common share: Basic $ 0.28 $ 1.08 $ 0.58 $ 0.57 Diluted $ 0.28 $ 1.08 $ 0.58 $ 0.57

REVISION OF PRIOR PERIOD FINANC

REVISION OF PRIOR PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
REVISION OF PRIOR PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	RESTATEMENT AND REVISION OF PRIOR PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As described in the Prospectus, management identified errors in its previously issued financial statements. These errors primarily relate to errors in the calculation of policyholders’ benefit reserves for the Company’s life products and the calculation of DAC amortization for certain variable and interest sensitive life products. Based upon quantitative and qualitative factors, management determined that the impact of the errors was material to the consolidated financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Management included in the Prospectus summarized financial information for the restated consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 and the related consolidated statements of income (loss), statements of comprehensive income (loss), statements of equity and statements of cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 that reflect restatements related to these errors . In addition, during the preparation of the first quarter 2018 financial statements, management identified a misclassification error between interest credited and net derivative gains/losses. The impact of this error to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was not considered to be material. In order to improve the consistency and comparability of the financial statements, management will revise the consolidated statements of income (loss) and statements of cash flows to include the revisions for the classification error the next time these financial statements are presented. Additionally, this misclassification error also impacts the six months ended June 30, 2017 and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The restated financial statements also correct this item. Restated Unaudited Interim Financial Information as of and for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2017 and the Six Months ended June 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated (in millions) Assets: Deferred policy acquisition costs $ 5,933 $ 181 $ 6,114 $ 5,906 $ 195 $ 6,101 Loans to affiliates 1,245 (11 ) 1,234 1,257 (22 ) 1,235 GMIB reinsurance contract asset, at fair value 2,011 — 2,011 2,091 2 2,093 Current and deferred income taxes 339 (73 ) 266 362 (64 ) 298 Other assets 2,610 18 2,628 2,606 14 2,620 Total Assets 230,825 115 230,940 226,564 125 226,689 Liabilities: Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities 31,179 (99 ) 31,080 31,113 (84 ) 31,029 Total Liabilities 215,164 (99 ) 215,065 210,974 (84 ) 210,890 Equity: Capital in excess of par value (1) 1,007 (9 ) 998 964 (9 ) 955 Retained earnings 11,548 203 11,751 11,558 199 11,757 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (350 ) 20 (330 ) (350 ) 17 (333 ) Total equity attributable to Holdings 12,211 214 12,425 12,178 207 12,385 Noncontrolling interest 3,010 — 3,010 3,051 2 3,053 Total Equity $ 15,221 $ 214 $ 15,435 $ 15,229 $ 209 $ 15,438 (1) Previously reported amounts have been adjusted to give retrospective effect to the 459.4752645 -for-1 stock split effected on April 24, 2018. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated (in millions) Statements of Income (Loss): Revenues: Policy charges and fee income $ 2,853 $ 8 $ 2,861 $ 1,888 $ 3 $ 1,891 Premiums 805 20 825 542 16 558 Net derivative gains (losses) (2) 166 (38 ) 128 524 (30 ) 494 Total revenues 9,495 (10 ) 9,485 6,723 (11 ) 6,712 Benefits and other deductions: Policyholders’ benefits 3,909 15 3,924 2,821 13 2,834 Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances (2) 794 (51 ) 743 526 (38 ) 488 Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, net (31 ) (125 ) (156 ) (43 ) (125 ) (168 ) Total benefits and other deductions 9,187 (161 ) 9,026 6,415 (150 ) 6,265 Income (loss) from operations, before income taxes 308 151 459 308 139 447 Income tax (expense) benefit 163 (31 ) 132 77 (23 ) 54 Net income (loss) 471 120 591 385 116 501 Less: net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (279 ) — (279 ) (183 ) — (183 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings $ 192 $ 120 $ 312 $ 202 $ 116 $ 318 Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated (in millions) Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net income (loss) $ 471 $ 120 $ 591 $ 385 $ 116 $ 501 Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification 519 20 539 540 (5 ) 535 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 611 20 631 608 (5 ) 603 Comprehensive income (loss) 1,082 140 1,222 993 111 1,104 Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (297 ) — (297 ) (198 ) — (198 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings $ 785 $ 140 $ 925 $ 795 $ 111 $ 906 Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated (in millions) Statements of Equity: Capital in excess of par value, beginning of year (1) $ 942 $ (11 ) $ 931 $ 942 $ (11 ) $ 931 Changes in capital in excess of par value 65 2 67 22 2 24 Capital in excess of par value, end of period (1) 1,007 (9 ) 998 964 (9 ) 955 Retained earnings, beginning of year 11,356 83 11,439 11,356 83 11,439 Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings 192 120 312 202 116 318 Retained earnings, end of period 11,548 203 11,751 11,558 199 11,757 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of year (943 ) 22 (921 ) (943 ) 22 (921 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 593 (2 ) 591 593 (5 ) 588 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of year (350 ) 20 (330 ) (350 ) 17 (333 ) Total Holdings’ equity, end of period 12,211 214 12,425 12,178 207 12,385 Noncontrolling interest, end of period 3,010 — 3,010 3,051 2 3,053 Total equity, end of period $ 15,221 $ 214 $ 15,435 $ 15,229 $ 209 $ 15,438 Statements of Cash Flows: Cash flow from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 471 $ 120 $ 591 $ 385 $ 116 $ 501 Policy charges and fee income (2,853 ) (8 ) (2,861 ) (1,888 ) (3 ) (1,891 ) Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances (2) 794 (51 ) 743 526 (38 ) 488 Net derivative (gains) loss (2) (166 ) 38 (128 ) (524 ) 30 (494 ) Changes in: Deferred Policy Acquisition costs (31 ) (125 ) (156 ) (43 ) (125 ) (168 ) Future policy benefits 1,616 (5 ) 1,611 1,519 (3 ) 1,516 Current and deferred income taxes 435 31 466 100 23 123 (2) Adjustments include revision for misclassification error of $34 million for six months ended June 30, 2017, and $44 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 identified in first quarter 2018. Effects of the revision for the misclassification error to the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), and Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2017 December 31, 2017 As Previously Reported Impact of Revisions As Revised (in millions) Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss): Revenues: Net derivative gains (losses) $ 228 $ (113 ) $ 115 Total revenues 12,514 $ (113 ) 12,401 Benefits and other deductions: Interest credited to Policyholder’s account balances 1,108 $ (113 ) 995 Total benefits and other deductions 11,200 $ (113 ) 11,087 December 31, 2017 As Previously Reported Impact of Revisions As Revised (in millions) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows: Cash flow from operating activities: Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances $ 1,108 $ (113 ) $ 995 Net derivative (gains) loss (228 ) 113 (115 ) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,021 $ — 1,021 o the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), and Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2016 December 31, 2016 As Previously Reported Impact of Revisions As Revised (in millions) Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss): Revenues: Net derivative gains (losses) $ (1,722 ) $ (121 ) — $ (1,843 ) Total revenues 11,922 $ (121 ) 11,801 Benefits and other deductions: Interest credited to Policyholder’s account balances 1,091 $ (121 ) 970 Total benefits and other deductions 9,868 $ (121 ) 9,747 December 31, 2016 As Previously Reported Impact of Revisions As Revised (in millions) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows: Cash flow from operating activities: Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances $ 1,091 $ (121 ) $ 970 Net derivative (gains) loss 1,722 121 1,843 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (236 ) $ — (236 )

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Cash Dividend Declared On August 10, 2018, Holdings declared a cash dividend of $0.13 per common share, payable on August 30, 2018 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 23, 2018. Share Repurchase Program On August 10, 2018, Holdings’ Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program. Under the program, Holdings may purchase up to $500 million of its common stock beginning August 16, 2018 and expiring on March 31, 2019. Holdings may choose to suspend or discontinue the repurchase program at any time. The repurchase program does not obligate Holdings to purchase any particular number of shares.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI29

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) on a basis consistent with reporting interim financial information in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in Holdings’ prospectus dated May 9, 2018 filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on May 11, 2018 (the “Prospectus”).
Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements and Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements	Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance that revises the recognition criteria for revenue arising from contracts with customers to provide goods or services, except when those revenue streams are from insurance and investment contracts, leases, rights and obligations that are in the scope of certain financial instruments (i.e., derivative contracts) and guarantees other than product or service warranties, for which existing revenue recognition requirements are not superseded by this guidance. On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new revenue recognition guidance on a modified retrospective basis and is reporting the additional disclosures required by the new standard in first quarter 2018. Adoption of this new guidance did not change the amounts or timing of the Company’s revenue recognition for base investment management and advisory fees, distribution revenues, shareholder servicing revenues, and broker-dealer revenues. However, some performance-based fees and carried-interest distributions that prior to adoption were recognized when no risk of reversal remained, in certain instances under the new standard may be recognized earlier if it is probable that significant reversal will not occur. As a result, on January 1, 2018, the Company recognized a cumulative effect adjustment, net of tax, to increase opening equity attributable to Holdings and the noncontrolling interest by approximately $13 million and $19 million , respectively, reflecting the impact of carried-interest distributions previously received by AB of approximately $78 million , net of revenue sharing payments to investment team members of approximately $43 million , for which it is probable that significant reversal will not occur and for which incremental tax is provided at Holdings. In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The new guidance primarily affects the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, the FASB clarified guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities. The new guidance requires equity investments in unconsolidated entities, except those accounted for under the equity method, to be measured at fair value through earnings, thereby eliminating the AFS classification for equity securities with readily determinable fair values for which changes in fair value currently are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”). On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new recognition requirements on a modified retrospective basis for changes in the fair value of AFS equity securities, resulting in no material reclassification adjustment from AOCI to opening retained earnings for the net unrealized gains, net of tax, related to approximately $46 million common stock securities and eliminated their designation as AFS equity securities. The new guidance does not apply to FHLB common stock and prohibits such investments from being classified as equity securities subject to the new guidance. Accordingly, the Company has classified its investment in the FHLB common stock as other invested assets at June 30, 2018 . The Company’s investment assets held in the form of equity interests in unconsolidated entities, such as limited partnerships and limited liability companies, including hedge funds, private equity funds, and real estate-related funds, generally are accounted for under the equity method and were not impacted by this new guidance. The Company does not currently report any of its financial liabilities under the fair value option. In March 2017, the FASB issued new guidance on the presentation of net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit costs that requires retrospective disaggregation of the service cost component from the other components of net benefit costs on the income statement. The service cost component is required to be presented with other employee compensation costs in “income from operations,” and the remaining components are to be reported separately outside of income from operations. While this standard did not change how net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit costs are measured, it limits the amount eligible for capitalization on a prospective basis to the service cost component. On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the change in the income statement presentation utilizing the practical expedient for determining the historical components of net benefit costs, resulting in no material impact to the consolidated financial statements. In addition, no changes to the Company’s capitalization policies with respect to benefit costs resulted from the adoption of the new guidance. In May 2017, the FASB issued guidance on share-based payments. The amendment provides clarity intended to reduce diversity in practice and the cost and complexity of accounting for changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and requires prospective application to awards modified on or after the date of adoption. Adoption of this amendment on January 1, 2018 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued new guidance to simplify elements of cash flow classification. The new guidance is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and requires application of a retrospective transition method. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements In June 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that largely aligns the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to employees and non-employees. The amendments in the new guidance are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods, with early adoption permitted. Changes to the accounting for non-employee awards should be applied to all new awards as well as outstanding awards using transition provisions intended to simplify adoption by eliminating the need to retrospectively determine fair values at historical grant dates. The Company has granted share-based payment awards only to employees as defined by accounting guidance and does not expect this guidance will have material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that will permit, but not require, entities to reclassify to retained earnings tax effects “stranded” in AOCI resulting from the change in federal tax rate enacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”) on December 22, 2017. An entity that elects this option must reclassify these stranded tax effects for all items in AOCI, including, but not limited to, AFS securities and employee benefits. Tax effects stranded in AOCI for other reasons, such as prior changes in tax law, may not be reclassified. While the new guidance provides entities the option to reclassify these amounts, new disclosures are required regardless of whether entities elect to do so. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. Election can be made either to apply the new guidance retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the Tax Reform Act is recognized or in the period of adoption. Management currently is evaluating the options provided for adopting this guidance and the potential impacts on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2017, the FASB issued new guidance on accounting for hedging activities, intended to more closely align the financial statement reporting of hedging relationships to the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities. In addition, the new guidance makes certain targeted modifications to simplify the application of current hedge accounting guidance. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early application permitted. The effect of adoption should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption (that is, the initial application date). All transition requirements and elections should be applied to derivatives positions and hedging relationships existing on the date of adoption. Management currently is evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance that requires certain premiums on callable debt securities to be amortized to the earliest call date and is intended to better align interest income recognition with the manner in which market participants price these instruments. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted and is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis. Management currently is evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued new guidance related to the accounting for credit losses on financial instruments. The new guidance introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Management currently is evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued revised guidance to lease accounting that will require lessees to recognize on the balance sheet a “right-of-use” asset and a lease liability for virtually all lease arrangements, including those embedded in other contracts. The new lease accounting model will continue to distinguish between capital and operating leases. The current straight-line pattern for the recognition of rent expense on an operating lease is expected to remain substantially unchanged by the new guidance but instead will be comprised of amortization of the right-of-use asset and interest cost on the related lease obligation, thereby resulting in an income statement presentation similar to a financing arrangement or capital lease. Lessor accounting will remain substantially unchanged from the current model but has been updated to align with certain changes made to the lessee model. Although early adoption is permitted, the Company expects to adopt ASU 2016-02, as well as other related clarifications and interpretive guidance issued by the FASB, when it becomes effective on January 1, 2019. The Company plans to elect the optional modified retrospective transition method to apply the provisions of the new standard at the adoption date, which will result in recognition and measurement of leases as a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings in the period of adoption. Under this transition method, the Company would not recast the prior financial statements presented. Extensive quantitative and qualitative disclosures, including significant judgments made by management, will be required to provide greater insight into the extent of revenue and expense recognized and expected to be recognized from existing lease contracts and arrangements. Management currently is evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Investment Management and Service Fees and Related Expenses Reported as Investment management and service fees in the Company’s consolidated statements of income (loss) are investment advisory and service fees, distribution revenues, and institutional research services revenues principally emerging from the Investment Management and Research segment. Also included are investment management and administrative service fees earned by AXA Equitable Funds Management Group, LLC (“AXA Equitable FMG”) and reported in the Individual Retirement, Group Retirement and Protection Solutions segments as well as certain asset-based fees associated with insurance contracts. Investment management, advisory, and service fees AB provides asset management services by managing customer assets and seeking to deliver returns to investors. Similarly, AXA Equitable FMG provides investment management and administrative services, such as fund accounting and compliance services, to AXA Premier VIP Trust (“VIP Trust”), EQ Advisors Trust (“EQAT”) and 1290 Funds as well as two private investment trusts established in the Cayman Islands, AXA Allocation Funds Trust and AXA Offshore Multimanager Funds Trust (collectively, the “Other AXA Trusts”). The contracts supporting these revenue streams create a distinct, separately identifiable performance obligation for each day the assets are managed for the performance of a series of services that are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer to the customer. Accordingly, these investment management, advisory, and administrative service base fees are recorded over time as services are performed and entitle the Company to variable consideration. Base fees, generally calculated as a percentage of assets under management (“AUM”), are recognized as revenue at month-end when the transaction price no longer is variable and the value of the consideration is determined. These fees are not subject to claw back and there is minimal probability that a significant reversal of the revenue recorded will occur. Certain investment advisory contracts of AB, including those associated with hedge funds or other alternative investments, provide for a performance-based fee (including carried interest), in addition to a base advisory fee, calculated either as a percentage of absolute investment results or a percentage of investment results in excess of a stated benchmark over a specified period of time. These performance-based fees are forms of variable consideration and, therefore, are excluded from the transaction price until it becomes probable there will not be significant reversal of the cumulative revenue recognized. At each reporting date, the Company evaluates constraining factors surrounding the variable consideration to determine the extent to which, if any, revenues associated with the performance-based fee can be recognized. Constraining factors impacting the amount of variable consideration included in the transaction price include contractual claw-back provisions, the length of time of the uncertainty, the number and range of possible amounts, the probability of significant fluctuations in fund’s market value, and the level in which the fund’s value exceeds the contractual threshold required to earn such a fee and the materiality of the amount being evaluated. Prior to adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance on January 1, 2018, the Company recognized performance-based fees at the end of the applicable measurement period when no risk of reversal remained, and carried-interest distributions received as deferred revenues until no risk of reversal remained. Sub-advisory and sub-administrative expenses associated with these services are calculated and recorded as the related services are performed in Other operating costs and expense in the consolidated statements of income (loss) as the Company is acting in a principal capacity in these transactions and, as such, reflects these revenues and expenses on a gross basis. Research services Research services revenue principally consists of brokerage transaction charges received by Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC (“SCB LLC”) and Sanford C. Bernstein Limited (“SCBL”) for providing equity research services to institutional clients. Brokerage commissions for trade execution services and related expenses are recorded on a trade-date basis when the performance obligations are satisfied. Generally, the transaction price is agreed upon at the point of each trade and based upon the number of shares traded or the value of the consideration traded. Research revenues are recognized when the transaction price is quantified, collectability is assured, and significant reversal of such revenue is not probable. Distribution services Revenues from distribution services include fees received as partial reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with the sale of certain AB sponsored mutual funds and the 1290 Funds and for the distribution primarily of EQAT and VIP Trust shares to separate accounts in connection with the sale of variable life and annuity contracts. The amount and timing of revenues recognized from performance of these distribution services often is dependent upon the contractual arrangements with the customer and the specific product sold as further described below. Most open-end management investment companies, such as U.S. funds and the EQAT and VIP Trusts and the 1290 Funds, have adopted a plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act that allows for certain share classes to pay out of assets, distribution and service fees for the distribution and sale of its shares (“12b-1 Fees”). These open-end management investment companies have such agreements with the Company, and the Company has selling and distribution agreements pursuant to which it pays sales commissions to the financial intermediaries that distribute the shares. These agreements may be terminated by either party upon notice (generally 30 days) and do not obligate the financial intermediary to sell any specific amount of shares. The Company records 12b-1 fees monthly based upon a percentage of the net asset value (“NAV”) of the funds. At month-end, the variable consideration of the transaction price is no longer constrained as the NAV can be calculated and the value of consideration is determined. These services are separate and distinct from other asset management services as the customer can benefit from these services independently of other services. The Company accrues the corresponding 12b-1 fees paid to sub-distributors monthly as the expenses are incurred. The Company is acting in a principal capacity in these transactions; as such, these revenues and expenses are recorded on a gross basis in the consolidated statements of income (loss). AB sponsored mutual funds offer back-end load shares in limited instances and charge the investor a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if the investment is redeemed within a certain period. The variable consideration for these contracts is contingent upon the timing of the redemption by the investor and the value of the sales proceeds. Due to these constraining factors, the Company excludes the CDSC fee from the transaction price until the investor redeems the investment. Upon redemption, the cash consideration received for these contractual arrangements is recorded as a reduction of unamortized deferred sales commissions. AB’s Luxembourg subsidiary, the management company for most of its non-U.S. funds, earns a management fee which is accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate, based on the average daily net assets of the fund. With respect to certain share classes, the management fee also may contain a component paid to distributors and other financial intermediaries and service providers to cover shareholder servicing and other administrative expenses (also referred to as an “All-in-Fee”). Based on the conclusion that asset management is distinct from distribution, the Company allocates a portion of the investment and advisory fee to distribution revenues for the servicing component based on standalone selling prices. Other revenues Also reported as Investment management and service fees in the Company’s consolidated statements of income (loss) are other revenues from contracts with customers, primarily consisting of shareholder servicing fees, mutual fund reimbursements, and other brokerage income. Shareholder services, including transfer agency, administration, and record-keeping are provided by AB to company-sponsored mutual funds. The consideration for these services is based on a percentage of the NAV of the fund or a fixed-fee based on the number of shareholder accounts being serviced. The revenues are recorded at month-end when the constraining factors involved with determining NAV or the numbers of shareholders’ accounts are resolved. Other income Revenues from contracts with customers reported as Other income in the Company’s consolidated statements of income (loss) primarily consist of advisory account fees and brokerage commissions from the Company’s subsidiary broker-dealer operations and sales commissions from the Company’s general agent for the distribution of non-affiliate insurers’ life insurance and annuity products. These revenues are recognized at month-end when constraining factors, such as AUM and product mix, are resolved and the transaction pricing no longer is variable such that the value of consideration can be determined. Contract assets and liabilities The Company applies the practical expedient for contracts that have an original duration of one year or less. Accordingly, the Company accrues the incremental costs of obtaining a contract when incurred and does not consider the time value of money. At June 30, 2018 , there are no material balances of contract assets and contract liabilities; as such, no further disclosures are necessary.
Accounting and Consolidation of VIEs	Accounting and Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) A VIE must be consolidated by its primary beneficiary, which generally is defined as the party that has a controlling financial interest in the VIE. The Company is deemed to have a controlling financial interest in a VIE if it has (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive income from the VIE that potentially could be significant to the VIE. For purposes of evaluating (ii) above, fees paid to the Company as a decision maker or service provider are excluded if the fees are compensation for services provided commensurate with the level of effort required to be performed and the arrangement includes only customary terms, conditions or amounts present in arrangements for similar services negotiated at arm’s length. If the Company has a variable interest in an entity that is determined not to be a VIE, the entity then is evaluated for consolidation under the voting interest entity (“VOE”) model. For limited partnerships and similar entities, the Company is deemed to have a controlling financial interest in a VOE, and would be required to consolidate the entity, if the Company owns a majority of the entity’s kick-out rights through voting limited partnership interests and other limited partners do not hold substantive participating rights (or other rights that would indicate that the Company does not control the entity). For entities other than limited partnerships, the Company is deemed to have a controlling financial interest in a VOE if it owns a majority voting interest in the entity. The analysis performed to identify variable interests held, determine whether entities are VIEs or VOEs, and evaluate whether the Company has a controlling financial interest in such entities requires the exercise of judgment and is updated on a continuous basis as circumstances change or new entities are developed. The primary beneficiary evaluation generally is performed qualitatively based on all facts and circumstances, including consideration of economic interests in the VIE held directly and indirectly through related parties and entities under common control, as well as quantitatively, as appropriate.
Assumption Updates and Model Changes	Assumption Updates and Model Changes There were no significant assumption or model changes in the first or second quarters of 2018 or in the first quarter of 2017. During second quarter 2017, the Company updated its expectations of long-term lapse and partial withdrawal behavior for variable annuities with GMxB features based on emerging experience. These updates increased policyholders’ benefits expected by $ 827 million , increased the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset by $ 504 million , decreased the GMIBNLG liability by $ 447 million and decreased the amortization of DAC by $ 75 million . The after tax impacts of these assumption updates increased Net income by approximately $ 129 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.
Revision of Prior Period Financial Statements	and Revision of Prior Period Financial Statements As described in the Prospectus, management identified errors in its previously issued financial statements. These errors primarily relate to errors in the calculation of policyholders’ benefit reserves for the Company’s life products and the calculation of DAC amortization for certain variable and interest sensitive life products. Based upon quantitative and qualitative factors, management determined that the impact of the errors was material to the consolidated financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Management included in the Prospectus summarized financial information for the restated consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017 and the related consolidated statements of income (loss), statements of comprehensive income (loss), statements of equity and statements of cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and for the six months ended June 30, 2017 that reflect restatements related to these errors. In addition, during the preparation of the first quarter 2018 financial statements, management identified a misclassification error between interest credited and net derivative gains/losses. The impact of this error to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was not considered to be material. In order to improve the consistency and comparability of the financial statements, management will revise the consolidated statements of income (loss) and statements of cash flows to include the revisions for the classification error the next time these financial statements are presented. Additionally, this misclassification error also impacts the six months ended June 30, 2017 and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The restated financial statements also correct this item. See Note 18 for details of the restatements and revisions.
Fair Value Measurement	Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The accounting guidance established a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value, and identifies three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 1 fair values generally are supported by market transactions that occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Level 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar instruments, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and inputs to model-derived valuations that are directly observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and often requiring significant management judgment or estimation, such as an entity’s own assumptions about the cash flows or other significant components of value that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The Company uses unadjusted quoted market prices to measure the fair value of instruments that are actively traded in financial markets. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured using present value or other valuation techniques. The fair value determinations are made at a specific point in time, based on available market information and judgments about the financial instrument, including estimates of the timing and amount of expected future cash flows and the credit standing of counterparties. Such adjustments do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument, nor do they consider the tax impact of the realization of unrealized gains or losses. In many cases, the fair value cannot be substantiated by direct comparison to independent markets, nor can the disclosed value be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument. Management is responsible for the determination of the value of investments carried at fair value and the supporting methodologies and assumptions. Under the terms of various service agreements, the Company often utilizes independent valuation service providers to gather, analyze, and interpret market information and derive fair values based upon relevant methodologies and assumptions for individual securities. These independent valuation service providers typically obtain data about market transactions and other key valuation model inputs from multiple sources and, through the use of widely accepted valuation models, provide a single fair value measurement for individual securities for which a fair value has been requested. As further described below with respect to specific asset classes, these inputs include, but are not limited to, market prices for recent trades and transactions in comparable securities, benchmark yields, interest rate yield curves, credit spreads, quoted prices for similar securities, and other market-observable information, as applicable. Specific attributes of the security being valued also are considered, including its term, interest rate, credit rating, industry sector, and when applicable, collateral quality and other security- or issuer-specific information. When insufficient market observable information is available upon which to measure fair value, the Company either will request brokers knowledgeable about these securities to provide a non-binding quote or will employ internal valuation models. Fair values received from independent valuation service providers and brokers and those internally modeled or otherwise estimated are assessed for reasonableness.

INVESTMENTS (Tables)

INVESTMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities by Classification	The following table provides information relating to fixed maturities securities classified as AFS: Available-for-Sale Securities by Classification Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Fair OTTI (3) (in millions) June 30, 2018: Fixed Maturity Securities: Public corporate $ 20,046 $ 377 $ 511 $ 19,912 $ — Private corporate 7,343 89 158 7,274 — U.S. Treasury, government and agency 14,557 360 516 14,401 — States and political subdivisions 421 50 1 470 — Foreign governments 449 19 11 457 — Residential mortgage-backed (1) 246 11 1 256 — Asset-backed (2) 632 2 5 629 2 Redeemable preferred stock 477 32 3 506 — Total at June 30, 2018 $ 44,171 $ 940 $ 1,206 $ 43,905 $ 2 As a result of the adoption of the Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (ASU 2016-01) standard on January 1, 2018 (see Note 2), equity securities are no longer classified and accounted for as available-for-sale securities. Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Fair OTTI (3) (in millions) December 31, 2017: Fixed Maturity Securities: Public corporate $ 17,181 $ 806 $ 33 $ 17,954 $ — Private corporate 7,299 225 32 7,492 — U.S. Treasury, government and agency 17,759 1,000 251 18,508 — States and political subdivisions 422 67 — 489 — Foreign governments 395 29 5 419 — Residential mortgage-backed (1) 797 22 1 818 — Asset-backed (2) 745 5 1 749 2 Redeemable preferred stock 470 43 1 512 — Total Fixed Maturities 45,068 2,197 324 46,941 2 Equity securities 188 2 — 190 — Total at December 31, 2017 $ 45,256 $ 2,199 $ 324 $ 47,131 $ 2 (1) Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized obligations. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans. (3) Amounts represent OTTI losses in AOCI, which were not included in income (loss) in accordance with current accounting guidance.
Available-for-sale Securities Fixed Maturities Contractual Maturities	The contractual maturities of AFS fixed maturities at June 30, 2018 are shown in the table below. Bonds not due at a single maturity date have been included in the table in the final year of maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturities Contractual Maturities at June 30, 2018 Amortized Cost Fair Value (in millions) Due in one year or less $ 1,868 $ 1,878 Due in years two through five 8,579 8,655 Due in years six through ten 14,779 14,467 Due after ten years 17,590 17,514 Subtotal 42,816 42,514 Residential mortgage-backed securities 246 256 Asset-backed securities 632 629 Redeemable preferred stock 477 506 Total $ 44,171 $ 43,905
Proceeds from Sales, Gross Gains (Losses) and OTTI for AFS Fixed Maturities	The following table shows proceeds from sales, gross gains (losses) from sales and OTTI for AFS fixed maturities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Proceeds from sales $ 1,145 $ 145 $ 5,025 $ 585 Gross gains on sales $ 17 $ 11 $ 172 $ 36 Gross losses on sales $ (36 ) $ (8 ) $ (88 ) $ (31 ) Total OTTI $ — $ (14 ) $ — $ (14 ) Non-credit losses recognized in OCI — — — — Credit losses recognized in net income (loss) $ — $ (14 ) $ — $ (14 )
Fixed Maturities - Credit Loss Impairments	The following table sets forth the amount of credit loss impairments on fixed maturity securities held by the Company at the dates indicated and the corresponding changes in such amounts: Fixed Maturities - Credit Loss Impairments Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Balances, beginning of period $ (18 ) $ (184 ) $ (18 ) $ (239 ) Previously recognized impairments on securities that matured, paid, prepaid or sold 1 54 1 109 Recognized impairments on securities impaired to fair value this period (1) — — — — Impairments recognized this period on securities not previously impaired — (14 ) — (14 ) Additional impairments this period on securities previously impaired — — — — Increases due to passage of time on previously recorded credit losses — — — — Accretion of previously recognized impairments due to increases in expected cash flows — — — — Balances at June 30 $ (17 ) $ (144 ) $ (17 ) $ (144 ) (1) Represents circumstances where the Company determined in the current period that it intends to sell the security or it is more than likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before the recovery of the security’s amortized cost.
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities Included in AOCI	Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturities and equity securities classified as AFS are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of AOCI. The table below presents these amounts as of the dates indicated: June 30, December 31, 2017 (in millions) AFS Securities: Fixed maturities: With OTTI loss $ 2 $ 2 All other (268 ) 1,871 Equity securities — 2 Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) $ (266 ) $ 1,875
Net Unrealized Gain (Losses) on Fixed Maturities with OTTI Losses	The tables that follow below present a roll-forward of net unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized in AOCI, split between amounts related to fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized and all other: Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities with OTTI Losses Net DAC Policyholders’ Deferred AOCI Gain (in millions) Balance, April 1, 2018 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 1 — — — 1 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) 1 — — — 1 Excluded from Net income (loss) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — — — — — Deferred income taxes — — — (1 ) (1 ) Policyholders’ liabilities — — 1 — 1 Balance, June 30, 2018 $ 2 $ — $ 1 $ (1 ) $ 2 Balance, April 1, 2017 $ 17 $ (3 ) $ (4 ) $ (4 ) $ 6 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (65 ) — — — (65 ) Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) 31 — — — 31 Excluded from Net income (loss) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — 5 — — 5 Deferred income taxes — — — 8 8 Policyholders’ liabilities — — 5 — 5 Balance, June 30, 2017 $ (17 ) $ 2 $ 1 $ 4 $ (10 ) Net DAC Policyholders’ Deferred AOCI Gain (in millions) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 2 $ — $ (1 ) $ (7 ) $ (6 ) Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 1 — — — 1 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) (1 ) — — — (1 ) Excluded from Net income (loss) (1) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — — — — — Deferred income taxes — — — 6 6 Policyholders’ liabilities — — 2 — 2 Balance, June 30, 2018 $ 2 $ — $ 1 $ (1 ) $ 2 Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 19 $ 1 $ (10 ) $ (4 ) $ 6 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (2 ) — — — (2 ) Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) (34 ) — — — (34 ) Excluded from Net income (loss) (1) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — 1 — — 1 Deferred income taxes — — — 8 8 Policyholders’ liabilities — — 11 — 11 Balance, June 30, 2017 $ (17 ) $ 2 $ 1 $ 4 $ (10 ) (1) Represents “transfers in” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in income (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss.
All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) in AOCI	All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) In AOCI Net DAC Policyholders’ Deferred AOCI Gain (in millions) Balance, April 1, 2018 $ 216 $ (17 ) $ (128 ) $ (144 ) $ (73 ) Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (503 ) — — — (503 ) Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) 19 — — — 19 Excluded from Net income (loss) (1) — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — 104 — — 104 Deferred income taxes — — — 78 78 Policyholders’ liabilities — — 8 — 8 Balance, June 30, 2018 $ (268 ) $ 87 $ (120 ) $ (66 ) $ (367 ) Balance, April 1, 2017 $ 734 $ (113 ) $ (178 ) $ (155 ) $ 288 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 674 — — — 674 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) 24 — — — 24 Excluded from Net income (loss) (1) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — (27 ) — — (27 ) Deferred income taxes — — — (226 ) (226 ) Policyholders’ liabilities — — (26 ) — (26 ) Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1,432 $ (140 ) $ (204 ) $ (381 ) $ 707 Net DAC Policyholders’ Deferred AOCI Gain (in millions) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 1,871 $ (358 ) $ (238 ) $ (383 ) $ 892 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (2,049 ) — — — (2,049 ) Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) (90 ) — — — (90 ) Excluded from Net income (loss) (1) — — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — 445 — — 445 Deferred income taxes — — — 317 317 Policyholders’ liabilities — — 118 — 118 Balance, June 30, 2018 $ (268 ) $ 87 $ (120 ) $ (66 ) $ (367 ) Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 529 $ (45 ) $ (192 ) $ (95 ) $ 197 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 850 — — — 850 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net income (loss) 53 — — — 53 Excluded from Net income (loss)(1) — — — — Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC — (95 ) — — (95 ) Deferred income taxes — — — (286 ) (286 ) Policyholders’ liabilities — — (12 ) — (12 ) Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1,432 $ (140 ) $ (204 ) $ (381 ) $ 707 (1) Represents “transfers out” related to the portion of OTTI losses during the period that were not recognized in income (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss.
Schedule of Gross Unrealized Loss on Investments	The following tables disclose the fair values and gross unrealized losses of the 1,592 issues at June 30, 2018 and the 752 issues at December 31, 2017 of fixed maturities that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for the specified periods at the dates indicated: Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses (in millions) June 30, 2018: Fixed Maturity Securities: Public corporate $ 10,761 $ 471 $ 685 $ 40 $ 11,446 $ 511 Private corporate 3,221 106 746 52 3,967 158 U.S. Treasury, government and agency 3,126 97 4,057 419 7,183 516 States and political subdivisions 19 1 — — 19 1 Foreign governments 128 3 73 8 201 11 Residential mortgage-backed 32 1 — — 32 1 Asset-backed 110 5 1 — 111 5 Redeemable preferred stock 109 2 12 1 121 3 Total $ 17,506 $ 686 $ 5,574 $ 520 $ 23,080 $ 1,206 December 31, 2017: Fixed Maturity Securities: Public corporate $ 2,123 $ 15 $ 690 $ 18 $ 2,813 $ 33 Private corporate 780 8 641 24 1,421 32 U.S. Treasury, government and agency 2,718 6 4,506 245 7,224 251 States and political subdivisions 20 — — — 20 — Foreign governments 11 — 73 5 84 5 Residential mortgage-backed 62 — 76 1 138 1 Asset-backed 15 1 12 — 27 1 Redeemable preferred stock 10 — 13 1 23 1 Total $ 5,739 $ 30 $ 6,011 $ 294 $ 11,750 $ 324
Net Investment Income (Loss) from Trading Securities	Net Investment Income (Loss) from Trading Securities Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Net investment gains (losses) recognized during the period on securities held at the end of the period $ (99 ) $ 102 $ (220 ) $ 189 Net investment gains (losses) recognized on securities sold during the period (18 ) 23 (17 ) 27 Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on trading securities arising during the period (117 ) 125 (237 ) 216 Interest and dividend income from trading securities 83 54 159 117 Net investment income (loss) from trading securities $ (34 ) $ 179 $ (78 ) $ 333
Valuation Allowance for Mortgage Loans	Allowance for credit losses for mortgage loans for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 (in millions) Allowance for credit losses: Beginning balance, January 1, $ 8 $ 8 Charge-offs — — Recoveries (1 ) — Provision — — Ending balance, June 30, $ 7 $ 8 June 30, Individually Evaluated for Impairment $ 7 $ 8
Mortgage Loans by Loan-To-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios	The following tables provide information relating to the loan to value and debt service coverage ratios for commercial and agricultural mortgage loans at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The values used in these ratios calculations were developed as part of the periodic review of the commercial and agricultural mortgage loan portfolio, which includes an evaluation of the underlying collateral value. Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios June 30, 2018 Debt Service Coverage Ratio (1) Loan-to-Value Ratio: (2) Greater than 2.0x 1.8x to 2.0x 1.5x to 1.8x 1.2x to 1.5x 1.0x to 1.2x Less than 1.0x Total Mortgage Loans (in millions) Commercial Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 786 $ 21 $ 330 $ 73 $ — $ — $ 1,210 50% - 70% 4,709 588 1,280 411 152 — 7,140 70% - 90% 217 110 144 309 27 — 807 90% plus — — 27 — — — 27 Total Commercial Mortgage Loans $ 5,712 $ 719 $ 1,781 $ 793 $ 179 $ — $ 9,184 Agricultural Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 280 $ 141 $ 266 $ 528 $ 316 $ 31 $ 1,562 50% - 70% 114 55 227 366 234 50 1,046 70% - 90% — — — 23 — — 23 90% plus — — — — — — — Total Agricultural Mortgage Loans $ 394 $ 196 $ 493 $ 917 $ 550 $ 81 $ 2,631 Total Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 1,066 $ 162 $ 596 $ 601 $ 316 $ 31 $ 2,772 50% - 70% 4,823 643 1,507 777 386 50 8,186 70% - 90% 217 110 144 332 27 — 830 90% plus — — 27 — — — 27 Total Mortgage Loans $ 6,106 $ 915 $ 2,274 $ 1,710 $ 729 $ 81 $ 11,815 (1) The debt service coverage ratio is calculated using the most recently reported operating income results from property operations divided by annual debt service. (2) The loan-to-value ratio is derived from current loan balance divided by the fair market value of the property. The fair market value of the underlying commercial properties is updated annually. Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios December 31, 2017 Debt Service Coverage Ratio (1) Loan-to-Value Ratio: (2) Greater than 2.0x 1.8x to 2.0x 1.5x to 1.8x 1.2x to1.5x 1.0x to 1.2x Less than 1.0x Total Mortgage Loans (in millions) Commercial Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 759 $ — $ 320 $ 74 $ — $ — $ 1,153 50% - 70% 4,088 682 1,066 428 145 — 6,409 70% - 90% 169 110 196 272 50 — 797 90% plus — — 27 — — — 27 Total Commercial Mortgage Loans $ 5,016 $ 792 $ 1,609 $ 774 $ 195 $ — $ 8,386 Agricultural Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 272 $ 149 $ 275 $ 515 $ 316 $ 30 $ 1,557 50% - 70% 111 46 227 359 221 49 1,013 70% - 90% — — — 4 — — 4 90% plus — — — — — — — Total Agricultural Mortgage Loans $ 383 $ 195 $ 502 $ 878 $ 537 $ 79 $ 2,574 Total Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 1,031 $ 149 $ 595 $ 589 $ 316 $ 30 $ 2,710 50% - 70% 4,199 728 1,293 787 366 49 7,422 70% - 90% 169 110 196 276 50 — 801 90% plus — — 27 — — — 27 Total Mortgage Loans $ 5,399 $ 987 $ 2,111 $ 1,652 $ 732 $ 79 $ 10,960 (1) The debt service coverage ratio is calculated using the most recently reported operating income results from property operations divid ed by annual debt service. (2) The loan-to-value ratio is derived from current loan balance divided by the fair market value of the property. The fair market value of the underlying commercial properties is updated annually.
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans	The following table provides information relating to the aging analysis of past due mortgage loans at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan 30-59 Days 60-89 Days 90 Days or > Total Current Total Financing Receivables Recorded Investment 90 Days or > and Accruing (in millions) June 30, 2018 Commercial $ — $ — $ 27 $ 27 $ 9,157 $ 9,184 $ — Agricultural 46 12 21 79 2,552 2,631 21 Total Mortgage Loans $ 46 $ 12 $ 48 $ 106 $ 11,709 $ 11,815 $ 21 December 31, 2017 Commercial $ 27 $ — $ — $ 27 $ 8,359 $ 8,386 $ — Agricultural 49 3 22 74 2,500 2,574 22 Total Mortgage Loans $ 76 $ 3 $ 22 $ 101 $ 10,859 $ 10,960 $ 22
Impaired Mortgage Loans	The following table provides information relating to impaired mortgage loans at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. Impaired Mortgage Loans Recorded Investment Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment (1) Interest Income Recognized (in millions) June 30, 2018: With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Agricultural mortgage loans — — — — — Total $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — With related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ 27 $ 27 $ (7 ) $ 27 $ — Agricultural mortgage loans — — — — — Total $ 27 $ 27 $ (7 ) $ 27 $ — December 31, 2017: With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Agricultural mortgage loans — — — — — Total $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — With related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ 27 $ 27 $ (8 ) $ 27 $ 2 Agricultural mortgage loans — — — — — Total $ 27 $ 27 $ (8 ) $ 27 $ 2 (1) Represents a two-quarter average of recorded amortized cost.
Derivative Instruments by Category	The tables below present quantitative disclosures about the Company’s derivative instruments, including those embedded in other contracts required to be accounted for as derivative instruments. Derivative Instruments by Category At June 30, 2018 Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Earnings (Loss) Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Fair Value Notional Amount Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives (in millions) Freestanding derivatives: Equity contracts: (1) Futures $ 7,776 $ 2 $ 1 $ (294 ) Swaps 8,330 119 79 (17 ) Options 22,954 3,676 1,540 240 Interest rate contracts: (1) Swaps 28,010 570 252 (716 ) Futures 21,315 — — 104 Credit contracts: (1) Credit default swaps 1,954 26 3 (2 ) Other freestanding contracts: (1) Foreign currency contracts 1,953 34 13 14 Margin — 22 — — Collateral — 3 2,607 — Embedded derivatives: GMIB reinsurance contracts (6) — 1,636 — (251 ) GMxB derivative features liability (3,6) — — 3,657 882 SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features (5,6) — — 1,968 (314 ) Net derivative investment gains (loss) (354 ) Cross currency swaps (2,4) — — — 9 Total $ 92,292 $ 6,088 $ 10,120 $ (345 ) (1) Reported in Other invested assets in the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Reported in Other assets or Other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. (3) Reported in Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. (4) Reported in Other income in the consolidated statements of income (loss). (5) SCS and SIO indexed features are reported in Policyholders’ account balances; MSO and IUL indexed features are reported in the Future policyholders’ benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. (6) Reported in Net derivative gains (losses) in the consolidated statements of income (loss). At December 31, 2017 Gains (Losses) Fair Value Notional Amount Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives (in millions) Freestanding derivatives: Equity contracts: (1) Futures $ 6,716 $ 1 $ 2 $ (616 ) Swaps 7,623 4 201 (674 ) Options 22,223 3,456 1,457 504 Interest rate contracts: (1) Swaps 26,769 604 193 585 Futures 20,675 — — 83 Credit contracts: (1) Credit default swaps 2,131 35 3 8 Other freestanding contracts: (1) Foreign currency contracts 1,423 19 10 (1 ) Margin — 24 4 — Collateral — 4 2,123 — Embedded derivatives: GMIB reinsurance contracts (6) — 1,894 — 367 GMxB derivative features liability (3,6) — — 4,358 743 SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features (5,6) — — 1,786 (505 ) Net derivative investment gains (loss) 494 Cross currency swaps (2,4) 354 5 — (7 ) Total $ 87,914 $ 6,046 $ 10,137 $ 487 (1) Reported in Other invested assets in the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Reported in Other assets or Other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. (3) Reported in Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. (4) Reported in Other income in the consolidated statements of income (loss). (5) SCS and SIO indexed features are reported in Policyholders’ account balances; MSO and IUL indexed features are reported in the Future policyholders’ benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. (6) Reported in Net derivative gains (losses) in the consolidated statements of income (loss).
Offsetting Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments	The following table presents information about the Company’s offsetting of financial assets and liabilities and derivative instruments at June 30, 2018 . Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments At June 30, 2018 Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets (in millions) ASSETS (1) Description Derivatives: Equity contracts $ 3,797 $ 1,621 $ 2,176 Interest rate contracts 570 252 318 Credit contracts 26 3 23 Currency 34 13 21 Margin 22 — 22 Collateral 3 2,607 (2,604 ) Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement 4,452 4,496 (44 ) Other financial instruments 1,836 — 1,836 Other invested assets $ 6,288 $ 4,496 $ 1,792 LIABILITIES (2) Description Derivatives: Equity contracts $ 1,621 $ 1,621 $ — Interest rate contracts 252 252 — Credit contracts 3 3 — Currency 13 13 — Margin — — — Collateral 2,607 2,607 — Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement 4,496 4,496 — Other financial liabilities 3,350 — 3,350 Other liabilities $ 7,846 $ 4,496 $ 3,350 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase (3) $ 1,842 $ — $ 1,842 (1) Excludes Investment Management and Research segment’s derivative assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs. (2) Excludes Investment Management and Research segment’s derivative liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs. (3) Excludes expense of $ 8 million in securities sold under agreement to repurchase. The following table presents information about the Company’s offsetting financial assets and liabilities and derivative instruments at December 31, 2017 . Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments At December 31, 2017 Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets (in millions) ASSETS (1) Description Derivatives: Equity contracts $ 3,461 $ 1,660 $ 1,801 Interest rate contracts 604 193 411 Credit contracts 35 3 32 Currency 19 10 9 Collateral 4 2,123 (2,119 ) Margin 24 4 20 Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement 4,147 3,993 154 Other financial instruments 3,964 — 3,964 Other invested assets $ 8,111 $ 3,993 $ 4,118 Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement (4) $ 5 $ — $ 5 LIABILITIES (2) Description Derivatives: Equity contracts $ 1,660 $ 1,660 $ — Interest rate contracts 193 193 — Credit contracts 3 3 — Currency 10 10 — Collateral 2,123 2,123 — Margin 4 4 — Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement 3,993 3,993 — Other financial liabilities 4,053 — 4,053 Other liabilities $ 8,046 $ 3,993 $ 4,053 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase (3) $ 1,882 $ — $ 1,882 (1) Excludes Investment Management and Research segment’s derivative assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs. (2) Excludes Investment Management and Research segment’s derivative liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs. (3) Excludes expense of $ 5 million included in Securities sold under agreements to repurchase on the consolidated balance sheets. (4) This amount is reflected in Other assets.
Gross Collateral Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Balance Sheets	The following table presents information about the Company’s gross collateral amounts that are not offset in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017 . Collateral Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets At December 31, 2017 Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets Collateral (Received)/Held Financial Instruments Cash Net Amounts (in millions) Assets (1) Total Derivatives $ 2,253 $ — $ (2,099 ) $ 154 Other financial assets 3,964 — — 3,964 Other invested assets $ 6,217 $ — $ (2,099 ) $ 4,118 Liabilities: (2) Other financial liabilities $ 4,053 $ — $ — $ 4,053 Other liabilities $ 4,053 $ — $ — $ 4,053 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase (3)(4)(5) $ 1,882 $ (1,988 ) $ (21 ) $ (127 ) (1) Excludes Investment Management and Research segment’s derivative assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs. (2) Excludes Investment Management and Research segment’s derivative liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs. (3) Excludes expense of $ 5 million in securities sold under agreement to repurchase. (4) US Treasury and agency securities are in fixed maturities available for sale on consolidated balance sheet. (5) Cash is included in cash and cash equivalents on consolidated balance sheet. The following table presents information about the Company’s gross collateral amounts that are not offset in the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2018 . Collateral Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets At June 30, 2018 Net Amounts Collateral (Received)/Held Financial Instruments Cash Net Amounts (in millions) Assets (1) Total derivatives $ 2,538 $ — $ (2,582 ) $ (44 ) Other financial instruments 1,836 — — 1,836 Other invested assets $ 4,374 $ — $ (2,582 ) $ 1,792 Liabilities: (2) Securities sold under agreement to repurchase (3)(4)(5) $ 1,842 $ (1,889 ) $ (13 ) $ (60 ) (1) Excludes Investment Management and Research segment’s derivative assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs. (2) Excludes Investment Management and Research segment’s derivative liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs. (3) Excludes expense of $ 8 million included in Securities sold under agreements to repurchase on the consolidated balance sheet. (4) US Treasury and agency securities are included in Fixed maturities available for sale on the consolidated balance sheet. (5) Cash is reported in Cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheet.
Repurchase Agreements Accounted for as Secured Borrowings	The following table presents information about repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings in the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2018 . Repurchase Agreement Accounted for as Secured Borrowings At June 30, 2018 Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 days 30–90 days Greater Than 90 days Total (in millions) Securities sold under agreement to repurchase (1) U.S. Treasury and agency securities $ — $ 1,842 $ — $ — $ 1,842 Total $ — $ 1,842 $ — $ — $ 1,842 (1) Excludes expense accrual of $ 8 million included in Securities sold under agreements to repurchase on the consolidated balance sheet. The following table presents information about repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2017 . Repurchase Agreement Accounted for as Secured Borrowings At December 31, 2017 Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 days 30–90 days Greater Than 90 days Total (in millions) Securities sold under agreement to repurchase (1) U.S. Treasury and agency securities $ — $ 1,882 $ — $ — $ 1,882 Total $ — $ 1,882 $ — $ — $ 1,882 (1) Excludes expense of $ 5 million in securities sold under agreement to repurchase.

CLOSED BLOCK (Tables)

CLOSED BLOCK (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Closed Block Disclosure [Abstract]
Summarized Financial Information for Closed Blocks	Summarized financial information for the Company’s Closed Block is as follows: June 30, December 31, (in millions) CLOSED BLOCK LIABILITIES: Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other $ 6,829 $ 6,958 Policyholder dividend obligation — 19 Other liabilities 272 271 Total Closed Block liabilities 7,101 7,248 ASSETS DESIGNATED TO THE CLOSED BLOCK: Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $3,768 and $3,923) 3,772 4,070 Mortgage loans on real estate 1,908 1,720 Policy loans 752 781 Cash and other invested assets 216 351 Other assets 182 182 Total assets designated to the Closed Block 6,830 7,104 Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block 271 144 Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of policyholder dividend obligation of $0 and $19 14 138 Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities $ 285 $ 282
Closed Block Revenues and Expenses	The Company’s Closed Block revenues and expenses follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) REVENUES: Premiums and other income $ 49 $ 61 $ 100 $ 115 Net investment income (loss) 73 79 146 162 Net investment gains (losses) — (1 ) 1 (16 ) Total revenues 122 139 247 261 BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS: Policyholders’ benefits and dividends 123 133 249 284 Other operating costs and expenses — 1 2 1 Total benefits and other deductions 123 134 251 285 Net revenues (loss) before income taxes (1 ) 5 (4 ) (24 ) Income tax (expense) benefit — (2 ) 1 8 Net Revenues (Losses) $ (1 ) $ 3 $ (3 ) $ (16 )
Reconciliation of Policy Holder Dividend Obligation	A reconciliation of the Company’s policyholder dividend obligation follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 (in millions) Balances, beginning of year $ 19 $ 52 Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of DAC (19 ) (5 ) Balances, End of Period $ — $ 47

INSURANCE LIABILITIES (Tables)

INSURANCE LIABILITIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Insurance [Abstract]
GMDB and GMIB Liabilities and Other Policyholder's Liabilities	The following table summarizes the direct GMDB and GMIB without a n o-lapse guarantee rider (“ NLG”) feature liabilities, before reinsurance ceded, reflected in the consolidated balance sheets in Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities: GMDB GMIB Total (in millions) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ 4,085 $ 4,800 $ 8,885 Paid guarantee benefits (200 ) (65 ) (265 ) Other changes in reserve 244 (33 ) 211 Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 4,129 $ 4,702 $ 8,831 Balance at January 1, 2017 $ 3,170 $ 3,868 $ 7,038 Paid guarantee benefits (189 ) (79 ) (268 ) Other changes in reserve 653 788 1,441 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 3,634 $ 4,577 $ 8,211
GMDB Reinsurance Ceded	The following table summarizes the ceded GMDB liabilities, reflected in the consolidated balance sheets in Amounts due from reinsurers: Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 (in millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 108 $ 90 Paid guarantee benefits (10 ) (9 ) Other changes in reserve 4 18 Balance, End of Period $ 102 $ 99
GMDB Reinsurance Assumed	The following table summarizes the assumed GMDB liabilities, reflected in the consolidated balance sheets in Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities: Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 (in millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 95 $ 121 Paid guarantee benefits (12 ) (11 ) Other changes in reserve (1 ) (6 ) Balance, End of Period $ 82 $ 104
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value	Summarized in the table below is a summary of the fair value of these liabilities at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : June 30, December 31, (in millions) GMIBNLG (1) $ 3,418 $ 4,056 SCS, SIO, MSO, IUL indexed features (2) 1,968 1,786 Assumed GMIB reinsurance Contracts (1) 158 194 GWBL/GMWB (1) 119 130 GIB (1) (41 ) (27 ) GMAB (1) 3 5 Total embedded and freestanding derivative liabilities $ 5,625 $ 6,144 GMIB reinsurance contract asset (3) $ 1,636 $ 1,894 (1) Reported in Future policyholders’ benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Reported in Policyholders’ account balances in the consolidated balance sheets. (3) Reported in GMIB reinsurance contract asset, at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets.
Variable Annuity Contracts with GMDB and GMIB Features	The June 30, 2018 values for direct variable annuity contracts in-force on such date with GMDB and GMIB features are presented in the following table. For contracts with the GMDB feature, the net amount at risk in the event of death is the amount by which the GMDB exceed related account values. For contracts with the GMIB feature, the net amount at risk in the event of annuitization is the amount by which the present value of the GMIB benefits exceeds related account values, taking into account the relationship between current annuity purchase rates and the GMIB guaranteed annuity purchase rates. Since variable annuity contracts with GMDB guarantees may also offer GMIB guarantees in the same contract, the GMDB and GMIB amounts listed are not mutually exclusive: Direct Variable Annuity Contract Values June 30, 2018 Return of Premium Ratchet Roll-Up Combo Total (Dollars in millions) GMDB: Account values invested in: General Account $ 13,947 $ 106 $ 63 $ 190 $ 14,306 Separate Accounts $ 45,892 $ 9,348 $ 3,363 $ 34,610 $ 93,213 Net amount at risk, gross $ 176 $ 88 $ 1,980 $ 16,493 $ 18,737 Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured $ 176 $ 84 $ 1,367 $ 16,493 $ 18,120 Average attained age of policyholders 51.3 66.7 73.3 68.6 55.2 Percentage of policyholders over age 70 9.8 % 41.6 % 64.3 % 48.3 % 18.4 % Range of contractually specified interest rates N/A N/A 3%-6% 3%-6.5% 3%-6.5% GMIB: Account values invested in: General Account N/A N/A $ 23 $ 280 $ 303 Separate Accounts N/A N/A $ 20,928 $ 39,350 $ 60,278 Net amount at risk, gross N/A N/A $ 843 $ 6,275 $ 7,118 Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured N/A N/A $ 264 $ 5,700 $ 5,964 Average attained age of policyholders N/A N/A 70.3 68.8 69.0 Weighted average years remaining until annuitization N/A N/A 1.6 0.6 0.7 Range of contractually specified interest rates N/A N/A 3%-6% 3%-6.5% 3%-6.5% The June 30, 2018 values for assumed variable annuity contracts in force on such date with GMDB and GMIB features are presented in the following table: Assumed Variable Annuity Contract Values June 30, 2018 Return of Premium Ratchet Roll-Up Combo Total (Dollars in millions) GMDB: Reinsured account values $ 1,012 $ 5,758 $ 295 $ 1,847 $ 8,912 Net amount at risk assumed $ 7 $ 286 $ 22 $ 295 $ 610 Average attained age of policyholders 67.1 71.9 76.8 75.1 72.2 Percentage of policyholders over age 70 42.1 % 61.3 % 77.5 % 74.6 % 62.4 % Range of contractually specified interest rates N/A N/A 3%-10% 5%-10% 3%-10% GMIB: Reinsured account values $ 961 $ 51 $ 266 $ 1,316 $ 2,594 Net amount at risk assumed $ 1 $ — $ 36 $ 210 $ 247 Average attained age of policyholders 71.3 73.8 71.4 68.5 70.0 Percentage of policyholders over age 70 62.2 % 64.6 % 57.4 % 48.8 % 55.0 % Range of contractually specified interest rates (1) N/A N/A 3.3%-6.5% 6%-6% 3.3%-6.5% (1) In general, for policies with the highest contractual interest rate shown ( 10% ), the rate applied only for the first 10 years after issue, which have now elapsed.
Investment in Variable Insurance Trust Mutual Funds	Investment in Separate Account Investment Options June 30, December 31, 2017 (1) (in millions) GMDB: Equity $ 41,308 $ 41,658 Fixed income 5,316 5,469 Balanced 45,736 46,577 Other 853 968 Total $ 93,213 $ 94,672 GMIB: Equity $ 19,107 $ 19,928 Fixed income 2,977 3,150 Balanced 37,894 38,890 Other 301 318 Total $ 60,279 $ 62,286 (1) Amounts previously reported were as follows in millions: (a) GMDB: Equity $78,069 , Fixed Income $2,234 , Balanced $14,084 , and Other $283 ; (b) GMIB: Equity $50,429 , Fixed Income $1,568 , Balanced $10,165 , and Other $124
GMDB, GMIB, GWBL and No Lapse Guarantee Features	The following table summarizes the NLG liabilities reflected in the General Account in Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities: Direct Liability (1) (in millions) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ 686 Paid Guaranteed Benefits (9 ) Other changes in reserves 52 Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 729 Balance at January 1, 2017 $ 1,307 Other changes in reserves 49 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 1,356 (1) There were no amounts of reinsurance ceded in any period presented.

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (Tables)

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , no assets were required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Fair value measurements are required on a non-recurring basis for certain assets, including goodwill and mortgage loans on real estate, only when an OTTI or other event occurs. When such fair value measurements are recorded, they must be classified and disclosed within the fair value hierarchy. The Company recognizes transfers between valuation levels at the beginning of the reporting period. Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Assets Investments Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Public Corporate $ — $ 19,837 $ 75 $ 19,912 Private Corporate — 6,189 1,085 7,274 U.S. Treasury, government and agency — 14,401 — 14,401 States and political subdivisions — 432 38 470 Foreign governments — 457 — 457 Residential mortgage-backed (1) — 256 — 256 Asset-backed (2) — 91 538 629 Redeemable preferred stock 181 325 — 506 Subtotal 181 41,988 1,736 43,905 Other equity investments 12 — 44 56 Trading securities 501 13,607 38 14,146 Other invested assets: Short-term investments — 483 — 483 Assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs 73 226 29 328 Swaps — 380 — 380 Credit Default Swaps — 23 — 23 Futures 1 — — 1 Options — 2,135 — 2,135 Subtotal 74 3,247 29 3,350 Cash equivalents 6,833 — — 6,833 Segregated securities — 1,289 — 1,289 GMIB reinsurance contract asset — — 1,636 1,636 Separate Accounts’ assets 119,592 2,778 361 122,731 Total Assets $ 127,193 $ 62,909 $ 3,844 $ 193,946 Liabilities Other invested liabilities GMxB derivative features’ liability $ — $ — $ 3,657 $ 3,657 SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features’ liability — 1,968 — 1,968 Liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs — 3 — 3 Contingent payment arrangements — — 13 13 Total Liabilities $ — $ 1,971 $ 3,670 $ 5,641 (1) Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized obligations. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans. Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Assets Investments Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Public Corporate $ — $ 17,906 $ 48 $ 17,954 Private Corporate — 6,390 1,102 7,492 U.S. Treasury, government and agency — 18,508 — 18,508 States and political subdivisions — 449 40 489 Foreign governments — 419 — 419 Residential mortgage-backed (1) — 818 — 818 Asset-backed (2) — 208 541 749 Redeemable preferred stock 184 327 1 512 Subtotal 184 45,025 1,732 46,941 Other equity investments 13 — 34 47 Trading securities 485 13,647 38 14,170 Other invested assets: Short-term investments — 1,730 — 1,730 Assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs 1,060 215 27 1,302 Swaps — 222 — 222 Credit Default Swaps — 33 — 33 Futures (2 ) — — (2 ) Foreign currency contract (3) — 5 — 5 Options — 1,999 — 1,999 Subtotal 1,058 4,204 27 5,289 Cash equivalents 3,608 — — 3,608 Segregated securities — 825 — 825 GMIB reinsurance contract asset — — 1,894 1,894 Separate Accounts’ assets 121,000 2,997 349 124,346 Total Assets $ 126,348 $ 66,698 $ 4,074 $ 197,120 Liabilities Other invested liabilities GMxB derivative features’ liability $ — $ — $ 4,358 $ 4,358 SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features’ liability — 1,786 — 1,786 Liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs 670 22 — 692 Contingent payment arrangements — — 15 15 Total Liabilities $ 670 $ 1,808 $ 4,373 $ 6,851 (1) Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized obligations. (2) Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans. (3) Reported in Other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	The tables below presents a reconciliation for all Level 3 assets and liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively: Level 3 Instruments Fair Value Measurements Corporate State and Political Sub- divisions Commercial Mortgage- backed Asset- backed (in millions) Balance, April 1, 2018 $ 1,253 $ 39 $ — $ 540 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 3 — — — Investment gains (losses), net 1 — — — Subtotal 4 — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) 7 — — (1 ) Purchases 11 — — — Sales (101 ) (1 ) — (1 ) Settlements — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) (2 ) — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (12 ) — — — Balance, June 30, 2018 $ 1,160 $ 38 $ — $ 538 Balance, April 1, 2017 $ 1,025 $ 42 $ 340 $ 323 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 3 — 1 — Investment gains (losses), net (1 ) — 4 15 Subtotal 2 — 5 15 Other comprehensive income (loss) (52 ) — (6 ) (12 ) Purchases 162 — 196 210 Sales (38 ) — (34 ) (16 ) Transfers into Level 3 (1) (5 ) — — (6 ) Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (5 ) — — (1 ) Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1,089 $ 42 $ 501 $ 513 Corporate State and Commercial Asset- (in millions) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 1,150 $ 40 $ — $ 541 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 4 — — — Investment gains (losses), net 1 — — — Subtotal 5 — — — Other comprehensive income (loss) (14 ) (1 ) — (1 ) Purchases 200 — — — Sales (218 ) (1 ) — (2 ) Settlements — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) 65 — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (28 ) — — — Balance, June 30, 2018 $ 1,160 $ 38 $ — $ 538 Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 857 $ 42 $ 373 $ 120 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 4 — 1 — Investment gains (losses), net (1 ) — (19 ) 15 Subtotal 3 — (18 ) 15 Other comprehensive income (loss) (7 ) — 19 (7 ) Purchases 333 — 196 405 Sales (105 ) — (69 ) (19 ) Transfers into Level 3 (1) 13 — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (5 ) — — (1 ) Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1,089 $ 42 $ 501 $ 513 Redeemable Preferred Stock Other Equity Investments (2) GMIB Reinsurance Contract Asset Separate Accounts Assets GMxB derivative features liability Contingent Payment Arrangement (in millions) Balance, April 1, 2018 $ — $ 110 $ 1,734 $ 357 $ (3,977 ) $ (14 ) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) — — — — — — Investment gains (losses), net — (1 ) — 6 — — Net derivative gains (losses) — — (92 ) — 422 — Subtotal — (1 ) (92 ) 6 422 — Other comprehensive income (loss) — 5 — — — — Purchases (2) — 6 13 (1 ) (106 ) — Sales (3) — (2 ) (19 ) — 4 — Settlements (4) — — — (1 ) — 1 Activity related to consolidated VIEs — (3 ) — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) — 1 — — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) — (5 ) — — — — Balance, June 30, 2018 $ — $ 111 $ 1,636 $ 361 $ (3,657 ) $ (13 ) Balance, April 1, 2017 $ 1 $ 74 $ 1,659 $ 325 $ (5,146 ) $ (24 ) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) — — — 18 — — Investment gains (losses), net — 9 — (10 ) — — Net derivative gains (losses) — — 438 — 236 — Subtotal — 9 438 8 236 — Other comprehensive income (loss) — 2 — — — — Purchases (2) — 14 15 3 (83 ) — Sales (3) — — (21 ) (1 ) 2 — Settlements (4) — — — (1 ) — — Activity related to consolidated VIEs — (6 ) — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) — — — — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) — — — — — — Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1 $ 93 $ 2,091 $ 334 $ (4,991 ) $ (24 ) Redeemable Other (2) GMIB Separate GMxB derivative features liability Contingent (in millions) Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 1 $ 99 $ 1,894 $ 349 $ (4,358 ) $ (15 ) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) — — — — — — Investment gains (losses), net — (1 ) — 13 — — Net derivative gains (losses) — — (251 ) — 882 — Subtotal — (1 ) (251 ) 13 882 — Other comprehensive income (loss) — 6 — — — — Purchases (2) — 10 23 2 (190 ) — Sales (3) (1 ) (2 ) (30 ) (1 ) 9 — Settlements (4) — — — (2 ) — 2 Activity related to consolidated VIEs — (2 ) — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) — 6 — — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) — (5 ) — — — — Balance, June 30, 2018 $ — $ 111 $ 1,636 $ 361 $ (3,657 ) $ (13 ) Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 1 $ 88 $ 1,735 $ 313 $ (5,580 ) $ (25 ) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Income (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) — — — 18 — — Investment gains (losses), net — — — — — — Net derivative gains (losses) — — 367 — 743 — Subtotal — — 367 18 743 — Other comprehensive income (loss) — 2 — — — — Purchases (2) — 18 24 6 (164 ) — Sales (3) — (1 ) (35 ) (2 ) 10 — Settlements (4) — — — (2 ) — 1 Activity related to consolidated VIEs — (15 ) — — — — Transfers into Level 3 (1) — 1 — 1 — — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) — — — — — — Balance, June 30, 2017 $ 1 $ 93 $ 2,091 $ 334 $ (4,991 ) $ (24 ) (1) Transfers into/out of Level 3 classification are reflected at beginning-of-period fair values. (2) For the GMIB reinsurance contract asset, and GMxB derivative features liability, represents attributed fee. (3) For the GMIB reinsurance contract asset, represents recoveries from reinsurers and for GMxB derivative features liability represents benefits paid. (4) For contingent payment arrangements, it represents payments under the arrangement.
Fair Value Assets Unrealized Gains Losses By Category For Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Still Held	The table below details changes in unrealized gains (losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 by category for Level 3 assets and liabilities still held at June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively: Income (Loss) Investment Net Derivative Gains (losses) OCI (in millions) Level 3 Instruments Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Held at June 30, 2018: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ — $ — $ (15 ) State and political subdivisions — — (1 ) Asset-backed — — 1 Subtotal $ — $ — $ (15 ) GMIB reinsurance contracts — (251 ) — Separate Accounts’ assets (1) 13 — — GMxB derivative features' liability — 882 — Total $ 13 $ 631 $ (15 ) Level 3 Instruments Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Held at June 30, 2017: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ — $ — $ (6 ) Commercial mortgage-backed — — 18 Asset-backed — — (7 ) Subtotal $ — $ — $ 5 GMIB reinsurance contracts — 367 — Separate Accounts’ assets (1) 18 — — GMxB derivative features' liability — 743 — Total $ 18 $ 1,110 $ 5 (1) There is an investment expense that offsets this investment gain (loss).
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information	The following tables disclose quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements by category for assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements June 30, 2018 Fair Valuation Significant Range Weighted Average (in millions) Assets: Investments: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ 31 Matrix pricing model Spread over the industry-Specific benchmark yield curve 75 - 565 bps 188 bps 757 Market comparable EBITDA multiples 4.8x - 33.0x 13.0x Other equity investments 38 Discounted cash flow Earnings Multiple 10.8x Separate Accounts’ assets 339 Third party appraisal Capitalization Rate 4.5% 1 Discounted cash flow Spread over U.S. Treasury curve 228 bps GMIB reinsurance contract asset 1,636 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 1.0% - 6.3% 0.0% - 8.0% 0.0% - 16.0% 5bps - 10bps 8.82% - 31.51% Liabilities: GMIBNLG 3,418 Discounted cash flow Non-performance risk 1.1% Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts 158 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 1.1% - 13.3% GWBL/GMWB 119 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 0.5%-5.7% 0.0%-7.0% 100% after delay 8.82% - 31.51% GIB (41 ) Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 0.5%-5.7% 0%-8% 0% - 16% 8.82% - 31.51% GMAB 3 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 0.5%-11.0% 8.82% - 31.51% Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2017 Fair Valuation Significant Range Weighted Average (in millions) Assets: Investments: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ 53 Matrix pricing model Spread over the industry-specific benchmark yield curve 0 bps-565 bps 125 bps 789 Market comparable companies EBITDA multiples 5.3x-27.9x 12.9x Other equity investments 38 Discounted cash flow Earnings Multiple 10.8x Separate Accounts’ assets 326 Third party appraisal Capitalization Rate 4.6% 1 Discounted cash flow Spread over U.S. Treasury curve 243 bps GMIB reinsurance contract asset 1,894 Discounted Cash flow Lapse Rates 1.0% - 6.3% Liabilities: GMIBNLG 4,056 Discounted cash flow Non-performance risk 1.0% Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts 194 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 1.1% - 13.3% GWBL/GMWB 130 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 0.9% - 5.7% GIB (27 ) Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 0.9% - 5.7% GMAB 5 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 0.5% - 11.0%
Fair Value Disclosure Financial Instruments Not Carried At Fair Value	The carrying values and fair values at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 for financial instruments not otherwise disclosed in Note 3 are presented in the table below. Certain financial instruments are exempt from the requirements for fair value disclosure, such as insurance liabilities other than financial guarantees and investment contracts, limited partnerships accounted for under the equity method and pension and other postretirement obligations. Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) June 30, 2018: Mortgage loans on real estate $ 11,808 $ — $ — $ 11,552 $ 11,552 Loans to affiliates — — — — — Policyholders’ liabilities: Investment contracts 2,202 — — 2,245 2,245 FHLBNY Funding Agreements 3,013 — 2,937 — 2,937 Short term and long-term debt 4,922 — 4,786 — 4,786 Loans from affiliates — — — — — Policy loans 3,739 — — 4,264 4,264 Separate Account Liabilities 7,968 — — 7,968 7,968 December 31, 2017: Mortgage loans on real estate $ 10,952 $ — $ — $ 10,912 $ 10,912 Loans to affiliates 1,230 — 1,230 — 1,230 Policyholders’ liabilities: Investment contracts 2,224 — — 2,329 2,329 FHLBNY Funding Agreements 3,014 — 3,020 — 3,020 Short term and long-term debt 2,408 — 2,500 — 2,500 Loans from affiliates 3,622 — 3,622 — 3,622 Policy loans 3,819 — — 4,754 4,754 Separate Account Liabilities 7,537 — — 7,537 7,537

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT (

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-term and Long-term Debt	Short-term and long-term debt outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 included: June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 (in millions) Short-term debt: AB commercial paper (with interest rates of 2.0% and 1.6%) $ 515 491 AB revolving credit facility (with interest rate of 2.4%) — 75 AXA Financial commercial paper (with interest rates of 0% and 1.6%) — 1,290 Total short-term debt $ 515 $ 1,856 Long-term debt: Senior Notes (5.00%, due 2048) 1,480 — Senior Notes (4.35%, due 2028) 1,485 — Senior Notes (3.90%, due 2023) 793 — Delayed Draw Term Loan (3 month LIBOR + 1.125%, due 2021) 300 — AXA Financial Senior Debentures, 7.0%, due 2028 349 349 AXA Equitable non-recourse mortgage debt (with interest rates of 4.1%) — 82 AXA Equitable non-recourse mortgage debt (with interest rates of 3.9%) — 121 Total long-term debt $ 4,407 $ 552 Total Short-term and Long-term debt $ 4,922 $ 2,408

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenues Recognized, Disaggregated by Category	The table below presents the revenues recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , disaggregated by category: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Investment management, advisory and service fees: Base fees $ 720 $ 670 $ 1,444 $ 1,313 Performance-based fees 35 15 41 21 Research services 107 109 221 222 Distribution services 183 171 363 337 Other revenues: Shareholder services 18 19 38 37 Other 5 4 11 8 Total investment management and service fees $ 1,068 $ 988 $ 2,118 $ 1,938 Other income $ 122 $ 103 $ 234 $ 204

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Components of certain benefit costs	Components of certain benefit costs for the Company were as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Net Periodic Pension Expense: (Qualified and Non-qualified Plans) Service cost $ 2 $ 2 $ 4 $ 5 Interest cost 25 27 50 53 Expected return on assets (39 ) (44 ) (84 ) (87 ) Net amortization 23 32 52 64 Partial settlement 1 — 101 — Total $ 12 $ 17 $ 123 $ 35 Net Postretirement Benefits Costs: Service cost $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost 4 4 8 8 Net amortization (2 ) 1 — 3 Total $ 3 $ 6 $ 9 $ 12 Net Postemployment Benefits Costs: Service cost $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost — — — — Net amortization — — — — Total $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Compensation Costs	Compensation costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 for share-based payment arrangements as further described herein are as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Performance Shares (1) $ 4.3 $ 28.3 $ 4.4 $ 34.0 Stock Options 0.4 0.8 0.5 0.8 Restricted Unit Awards (2) (2.3 ) 13.6 10.1 21.3 Other Compensation Plans (3) 2.4 0.2 1.5 0.4 Total Compensation Expenses $ 4.8 $ 42.9 $ 16.5 $ 56.5 (1) Reflects change to performance share retirement rules. Specifically, individuals who retire at any time after the grant date will continue to vest in their 2017 performance shares while individuals who retire prior to March 1, 2019 will forfeit all 2018 performance shares. (2) Reflects a $10.9 million adjustment for awards with graded vesting, service-only conditions from the graded to the straight-line attribution method. (3) Includes Stock Appreciation Rights and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	AOCI represents cumulative gains (losses) on items that are not reflected in Net income (loss). The balances as of June 30, 2018 and 2017 follow: June 30, 2018 2017 (in millions) Unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ (478 ) $ 675 Foreign currency translation adjustments (49 ) (52 ) Defined benefit pension plans (821 ) (1,012 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,348 ) (389 ) Less: Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 38 56 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings $ (1,310 ) $ (333 )
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes	The components of OCI, net of taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 follow: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Foreign currency translation adjustments: Foreign currency translation gains (losses) arising during the period $ (8 ) $ 17 $ (14 ) $ 25 (Gains) losses reclassified into net income (loss) during the period — — — — Foreign currency translation adjustment (8 ) 17 (14 ) 25 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments: Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (397 ) 395 (1,620 ) 550 (Gains) losses reclassified into net income (loss) during the period (1) 16 35 (70 ) 12 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments (381 ) 430 (1,690 ) 562 Adjustments for policyholders’ liabilities, DAC, insurance liability loss recognition and other 32 1 382 (27 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustments (net of deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $(94), $233, $(349), and $288) (349 ) 431 (1,308 ) 535 Change in defined benefit plans: Less: reclassification adjustments to net income (loss) for: Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses included in: Amortization of net prior service cost included in net periodic cost 1 18 134 43 Change in defined benefit plans (net of deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $(1), $11, $34, and $23). 1 18 134 43 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes (356 ) 466 (1,188 ) 603 Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (8 ) (8 ) (14 ) (15 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings $ (364 ) $ 458 $ (1,202 ) $ 588 (1) See “Reclassification adjustments” in Note 3 . Reclassification amounts presented net of income tax expense (benefit) of $4 million , $19 million , $(19) million and $6 million , for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively.

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIA39

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Restructuring Costs and Liabilities	The restructuring costs and liabilities associated with the Company’s initiatives were as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, 2018 2017 (in millions) Severance Balance, beginning of year $ 23 $ 22 Additions 6 17 Cash payments (4 ) (14 ) Other reductions — (2 ) Balance, end of Year $ 25 $ 23 Six Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31, 2018 2017 (in millions) Leases Balance, beginning of year $ 165 $ 170 Expense incurred — 29 Deferred rent 13 10 Payments made (32 ) (48 ) Interest accretion 7 4 Balance, end of year $ 153 $ 165
Obligation Under Funding Agreements	Outstanding balance at end of period Maturity of Outstanding balance Issued during the period Repaid during the period June 30, 2018 (in millions) Short-term FHLBNY funding agreements $ 500 less than one month $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Long-term FHLBNY funding agreements 1,526 less than 4 years — — 193 Less than 5 years — — 781 greater than five years — — Total long-term funding agreements 2,500 — — Total FHLBNY funding agreements at June 30, 2018 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 December 31, 2017: Short-term FHLBNY funding agreements $ 500 Less than one month $ 6,000 $ 6,000 Long-term FHLBNY funding agreements 1,244 Less than 4 years 324 — 377 Less than 5 years 303 — 879 Greater than five years 135 — Total long-term funding agreements 2,500 762 — Total FHLBNY funding agreements at December 31, 2017 $ 3,000 $ 6,762 $ 6,000

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (T

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated	The table below presents operating earnings (loss) by segment and Corporate and Other and a reconciliation to Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings $ 158 $ 608 $ 326 $ 318 Adjustments related to: Variable annuity product features 280 (40 ) 492 251 Investment (gains) losses 22 (4 ) (80 ) 20 Goodwill impairment — — — 369 Net actuarial (gains) losses related to pension and other postretirement benefit obligations 27 33 158 67 Other adjustments 89 26 179 5 Income tax expense (benefit) related to above adjustments (81 ) (7 ) (144 ) (242 ) Non-recurring tax items 11 (217 ) 39 (85 ) Non-GAAP Operating Earnings $ 506 $ 399 $ 970 $ 703 Operating earnings (loss) by segment: Individual Retirement $ 399 $ 308 $ 759 $ 510 Group Retirement 78 48 154 107 Investment Management and Research 97 61 178 93 Protection Solutions 24 16 47 55 Corporate and Other (1) (92 ) (34 ) (168 ) (62 ) (1) Includes interest expense of $58 million , $32 million , $102 million and $63 million , for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively.
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated	e table below presents segment revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Segment revenues: Individual Retirement (1) $ 1,082 $ 1,041 $ 1,811 $ 2,060 Group Retirement (1) 245 210 483 437 Investment Management and Research (2) 842 772 1,751 1,515 Protection Solutions (1) 800 743 1,609 1,532 Corporate and Other (1) 293 339 581 677 Adjustments related to: Variable annuity product features (249 ) 757 (446 ) 470 Investment gains (losses) (22 ) 4 80 (20 ) Other adjustments to segment revenues (29 ) 16 (72 ) 41 Total revenues $ 2,962 $ 3,882 $ 5,797 $ 6,712 (1) Includes investment expenses charged by AB of approximately $18 million , $14 million , $36 million , and $31 million , for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, for services provided to the Company. (2) Inter-segment investment management and other fees of approximately $25 million , $21 million , $50 million , and $45 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, are included in total revenues of the Investment Management and Research segment.
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	The table below presents Total assets by segment as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : June 30, December 31, (in millions) Total assets by segment: Individual Retirement $ 109,376 $ 121,723 Group Retirement 43,057 38,578 Investment Management and Research (1) 9,946 10,057 Protection Solutions 46,836 43,169 Corporate and Other (1) 21,797 22,121 Total assets $ 231,012 $ 235,648 (1) Amounts previously reported were: Investment Management and Research of $8,297 million and Corporate and Other of $23,881 million .

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table presents the reconciliation of the numerator for the basic and diluted net income per share calculations: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings common shareholders: Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings common shareholders (basic): $ 158 $ 608 $ 326 $ 318 Less: Incremental dilution from AB (1) — — — — Income (loss) attributable to Holdings common shareholders (diluted): $ 158 $ 608 $ 326 $ 318 (1) The incremental dilution from AB represents the impact of AB’s dilutive units on the Company’s diluted earnings per share and is calculated based on the Company’s proportionate ownership interest in AB. The following table presents the weighted average shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per common share: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in millions) Weighted Average Shares Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per common share 561.0 561.0 561.0 561.0 Effect of dilutive securities: Employee stock awards 0.1 — 0.1 — Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per common share 561.1 561.0 561.1 561.0 For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , approximately 3.7 million and 3.8 million shares of outstanding stock awards were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect was anti-dilutive. The following table presents both basic and diluted income (loss) per share for each period presented: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (dollars per share) Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings per common share: Basic $ 0.28 $ 1.08 $ 0.58 $ 0.57 Diluted $ 0.28 $ 1.08 $ 0.58 $ 0.57

REVISION OF PRIOR PERIOD FINA42

REVISION OF PRIOR PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Financial Information Affected by Revisions and Change in Accounting Principle	Restated Unaudited Interim Financial Information as of and for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2017 and the Six Months ended June 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated (in millions) Assets: Deferred policy acquisition costs $ 5,933 $ 181 $ 6,114 $ 5,906 $ 195 $ 6,101 Loans to affiliates 1,245 (11 ) 1,234 1,257 (22 ) 1,235 GMIB reinsurance contract asset, at fair value 2,011 — 2,011 2,091 2 2,093 Current and deferred income taxes 339 (73 ) 266 362 (64 ) 298 Other assets 2,610 18 2,628 2,606 14 2,620 Total Assets 230,825 115 230,940 226,564 125 226,689 Liabilities: Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities 31,179 (99 ) 31,080 31,113 (84 ) 31,029 Total Liabilities 215,164 (99 ) 215,065 210,974 (84 ) 210,890 Equity: Capital in excess of par value (1) 1,007 (9 ) 998 964 (9 ) 955 Retained earnings 11,548 203 11,751 11,558 199 11,757 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (350 ) 20 (330 ) (350 ) 17 (333 ) Total equity attributable to Holdings 12,211 214 12,425 12,178 207 12,385 Noncontrolling interest 3,010 — 3,010 3,051 2 3,053 Total Equity $ 15,221 $ 214 $ 15,435 $ 15,229 $ 209 $ 15,438 (1) Previously reported amounts have been adjusted to give retrospective effect to the 459.4752645 -for-1 stock split effected on April 24, 2018. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated (in millions) Statements of Income (Loss): Revenues: Policy charges and fee income $ 2,853 $ 8 $ 2,861 $ 1,888 $ 3 $ 1,891 Premiums 805 20 825 542 16 558 Net derivative gains (losses) (2) 166 (38 ) 128 524 (30 ) 494 Total revenues 9,495 (10 ) 9,485 6,723 (11 ) 6,712 Benefits and other deductions: Policyholders’ benefits 3,909 15 3,924 2,821 13 2,834 Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances (2) 794 (51 ) 743 526 (38 ) 488 Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, net (31 ) (125 ) (156 ) (43 ) (125 ) (168 ) Total benefits and other deductions 9,187 (161 ) 9,026 6,415 (150 ) 6,265 Income (loss) from operations, before income taxes 308 151 459 308 139 447 Income tax (expense) benefit 163 (31 ) 132 77 (23 ) 54 Net income (loss) 471 120 591 385 116 501 Less: net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (279 ) — (279 ) (183 ) — (183 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings $ 192 $ 120 $ 312 $ 202 $ 116 $ 318 Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated (in millions) Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net income (loss) $ 471 $ 120 $ 591 $ 385 $ 116 $ 501 Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification 519 20 539 540 (5 ) 535 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 611 20 631 608 (5 ) 603 Comprehensive income (loss) 1,082 140 1,222 993 111 1,104 Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (297 ) — (297 ) (198 ) — (198 ) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings $ 785 $ 140 $ 925 $ 795 $ 111 $ 906 Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated As Previously Reported Impact of Adjustments As Restated (in millions) Statements of Equity: Capital in excess of par value, beginning of year (1) $ 942 $ (11 ) $ 931 $ 942 $ (11 ) $ 931 Changes in capital in excess of par value 65 2 67 22 2 24 Capital in excess of par value, end of period (1) 1,007 (9 ) 998 964 (9 ) 955 Retained earnings, beginning of year 11,356 83 11,439 11,356 83 11,439 Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings 192 120 312 202 116 318 Retained earnings, end of period 11,548 203 11,751 11,558 199 11,757 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of year (943 ) 22 (921 ) (943 ) 22 (921 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 593 (2 ) 591 593 (5 ) 588 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of year (350 ) 20 (330 ) (350 ) 17 (333 ) Total Holdings’ equity, end of period 12,211 214 12,425 12,178 207 12,385 Noncontrolling interest, end of period 3,010 — 3,010 3,051 2 3,053 Total equity, end of period $ 15,221 $ 214 $ 15,435 $ 15,229 $ 209 $ 15,438 Statements of Cash Flows: Cash flow from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 471 $ 120 $ 591 $ 385 $ 116 $ 501 Policy charges and fee income (2,853 ) (8 ) (2,861 ) (1,888 ) (3 ) (1,891 ) Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances (2) 794 (51 ) 743 526 (38 ) 488 Net derivative (gains) loss (2) (166 ) 38 (128 ) (524 ) 30 (494 ) Changes in: Deferred Policy Acquisition costs (31 ) (125 ) (156 ) (43 ) (125 ) (168 ) Future policy benefits 1,616 (5 ) 1,611 1,519 (3 ) 1,516 Current and deferred income taxes 435 31 466 100 23 123 (2) Adjustments include revision for misclassification error of $34 million for six months ended June 30, 2017, and $44 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 identified in first quarter 2018. Effects of the revision for the misclassification error to the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), and Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2017 December 31, 2017 As Previously Reported Impact of Revisions As Revised (in millions) Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss): Revenues: Net derivative gains (losses) $ 228 $ (113 ) $ 115 Total revenues 12,514 $ (113 ) 12,401 Benefits and other deductions: Interest credited to Policyholder’s account balances 1,108 $ (113 ) 995 Total benefits and other deductions 11,200 $ (113 ) 11,087 December 31, 2017 As Previously Reported Impact of Revisions As Revised (in millions) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows: Cash flow from operating activities: Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances $ 1,108 $ (113 ) $ 995 Net derivative (gains) loss (228 ) 113 (115 ) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,021 $ — 1,021 o the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), and Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2016 December 31, 2016 As Previously Reported Impact of Revisions As Revised (in millions) Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss): Revenues: Net derivative gains (losses) $ (1,722 ) $ (121 ) — $ (1,843 ) Total revenues 11,922 $ (121 ) 11,801 Benefits and other deductions: Interest credited to Policyholder’s account balances 1,091 $ (121 ) 970 Total benefits and other deductions 9,868 $ (121 ) 9,747 December 31, 2016 As Previously Reported Impact of Revisions As Revised (in millions) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows: Cash flow from operating activities: Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances $ 1,091 $ (121 ) $ 970 Net derivative (gains) loss 1,722 121 1,843 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (236 ) $ — (236 )

ORGANIZATION (Details)

ORGANIZATION (Details)	Jun. 30, 2018	May 14, 2018shares	Apr. 23, 2018shares	Jun. 30, 2018segmentclient_channel	Jun. 30, 2017
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment				4
Number of main client channels | client_channel				3
IPO
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued in initial public offering (in shares)		157,837,500
Ownership percentage after initial public offering (as a percent)	71.90%
AXA Financial
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Economic interest in subsidiary (as a percent)				100.00%
Consolidation, less than wholly owned subsidiary, additional interest issued to parent (as a percent)	0.50%			0.50%
AB
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Economic interest in subsidiary (as a percent)			64.70%	64.70%	46.70%
Consolidation, less than wholly owned subsidiary, purchase of interest by parent, shares (in shares)			8,160,000
AXA-IM Holding U.S., Inc.
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Ownership percentage after initial public offering (as a percent)			100.00%
Consolidation, less than wholly owned subsidiary, purchase of interest by parent, shares (in shares)			41,934,582

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI44

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)fund	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Policyholders’ benefits	$ 920	$ 1,741	$ 1,528	$ 2,834	$ 3,924
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(12,613)	(11,757)	(12,613)	(11,757)	(11,751)	$ (12,289)
Noncontrolling interest	1,487	3,053	$ 1,487	3,053	3,010	3,097
Number of investment funds | fund			2
TCJA, transition tax for accumulated foreign earnings						23
Net income (loss)	$ 255	698	$ 546	$ 501	$ 591
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Equity securities, Fv Ni						46
Difference Between Revenue Guidance In Effect Before And After Topic 606 | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)						(13)
Noncontrolling interest						19
Noncontrolling interest, cumulative contributions received						78
Noncontrolling interest, cumulative contributions paid						$ 43
Long-term Lapses Partial Withdrawal Rates And Election Assumptions Updates
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Policyholders’ benefits		827
Deferred policy acquisition costs, amortization expense		75
Net income (loss)		129
GMIB | Long-term Lapses Partial Withdrawal Rates And Election Assumptions Updates
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in fair value of reinsurance contracts		504
Increase (decrease) in fair value of policy liability		$ 447

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI45

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Variable Interest Entities (Details) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)joint_venture	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Equity interests	[1]	$ 1,385	$ 1,392
Real estate under development	[1]	53	390
Redeemable non-controlling interest	[1]	$ 146	$ 626
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of consolidated real estate joint ventures | joint_venture		1
Total assets		$ 37
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary, Aggregated Disclosure
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Real estate under development		$ 16
Number of noncosolidated real estate joint ventures | joint_venture		2
Voting Interest Entities | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets		$ 108
Total liabilities		2
Noncontrolling interest in variable interest entity		10
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total assets		225
Total liabilities		5
Redeemable non-controlling interest		93
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity, unfunded commitments		806
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement | Other Equity Investments | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity, nonconsolidated net assets		166,107
Variable interest entity, maximum loss exposure		1,158
Insurance | Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Equity interests		1,158
Total investment management and service fees | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity, nonconsolidated net assets		47,600
Variable interest entity, maximum loss exposure		$ 6
[1]	See Note 2 for details of balances with variable interest entities.

INVESTMENTS - Available For Sal

INVESTMENTS - Available For Sale Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 44,171	$ 45,256
Gross Unrealized Gains	940	2,199
Gross Unrealized Losses	1,206	324
Fair Value	43,905	47,131
OTTI in AOCI	2	2
Amortized Cost
Due in one year or less	1,868
Due in years two through five	8,579
Due in years six through ten	14,779
Due after ten years	17,590
Subtotal	42,816
Total	44,171
Fair Value
Due in one year or less	1,878
Due in years two through five	8,655
Due in years six through ten	14,467
Due after ten years	17,514
Subtotal	42,514
Total	43,905
Public corporate
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	20,046	17,181
Gross Unrealized Gains	377	806
Gross Unrealized Losses	511	33
Fair Value	19,912	17,954
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
Private Corporate
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	7,343	7,299
Gross Unrealized Gains	89	225
Gross Unrealized Losses	158	32
Fair Value	7,274	7,492
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
U.S. Treasury, government and agency
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	14,557	17,759
Gross Unrealized Gains	360	1,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	516	251
Fair Value	14,401	18,508
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
States and political subdivisions
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	421	422
Gross Unrealized Gains	50	67
Gross Unrealized Losses	1	0
Fair Value	470	489
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
Foreign governments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	449	395
Gross Unrealized Gains	19	29
Gross Unrealized Losses	11	5
Fair Value	457	419
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
Residential mortgage-backed
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	246	797
Gross Unrealized Gains	11	22
Gross Unrealized Losses	1	1
Fair Value	256	818
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
Amortized Cost
Without single maturity date	246
Fair Value
Without single maturity date	256
Asset-backed
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	632	745
Gross Unrealized Gains	2	5
Gross Unrealized Losses	5	1
Fair Value	629	749
OTTI in AOCI	2	2
Amortized Cost
Without single maturity date	632
Fair Value
Without single maturity date	629
Redeemable preferred stock
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	477	470
Gross Unrealized Gains	32	43
Gross Unrealized Losses	3	1
Fair Value	506	512
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
Amortized Cost
Without single maturity date	477
Fair Value
Without single maturity date	506
Fixed Maturities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	44,171	45,068
Gross Unrealized Gains		2,197
Gross Unrealized Losses		324
Fair Value		46,941
OTTI in AOCI		2
Amortized Cost
Total	$ 44,171	45,068
Equity securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		188
Gross Unrealized Gains		2
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Fair Value		190
OTTI in AOCI		$ 0

INVESTMENTS - Credit Loss Impai

INVESTMENTS - Credit Loss Impairments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales	$ 1,145	$ 145	$ 5,025	$ 585
Gross gains on sales	17	11	172	36
Gross losses on sales	(36)	(8)	(88)	(31)
Total OTTI	0	(14)	0	(14)
Non-credit losses recognized in OCI	0	0	0	0
Credit losses recognized in net income (loss)	0	(14)	0	(14)
Fixed Maturities - Credit Loss Impairments
Balances, beginning of period	(18)	(184)	(18)	(239)
Previously recognized impairments on securities that matured, paid, prepaid or sold	1	54	1	109
Recognized impairments on securities impaired to fair value this period	0	0	0	0
Impairments recognized this period on securities not previously impaired	0	(14)	0	(14)
Additional impairments this period on securities previously impaired	0	0	0	0
Increases due to passage of time on previously recorded credit losses	0	0	0	0
Accretion of previously recognized impairments due to increases in expected cash flows	0	0	0	0
Balances, end of period	$ (17)	$ (144)	$ (17)	$ (144)

INVESTMENTS - Net Unrealized In

INVESTMENTS - Net Unrealized Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year			$ 1,875
Balance, end of period	$ (266)		(266)
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With OTTI Losses
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	0	$ 17	2	$ 19
Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period	1	(65)	1	(2)
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from Net earnings (loss)	0	0	0	0
Balance, end of period	2	(17)	2	(17)
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	216	734	1,871	529
Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period	(503)	674	(2,049)	850
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from Net earnings (loss)		0	0
Balance, end of period	(268)	1,432	(268)	1,432
DAC | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With OTTI Losses
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	0	(3)	0	1
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on DAC	0	(5)	0	1
Balance, end of period	0	2	0	2
DAC | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	(17)	(113)	(358)	(45)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on DAC	104	(27)	445	(95)
Balance, end of period	87	(140)	87	(140)
Policyholders Liabilities | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With OTTI Losses
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	0	(4)	(1)	(10)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on policyholders liabilities	(1)	(5)	2	11
Balance, end of period	1	1	1	1
Policyholders Liabilities | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	(128)	(178)	(238)	(192)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on policyholders liabilities	8	(26)	118	(12)
Balance, end of period	(120)	(204)	(120)	(204)
Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With OTTI Losses
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	0	(4)	(7)	(4)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Deferred income taxes	1	(8)	6	8
Balance, end of period	(1)	4	(1)	4
Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	(144)	(155)	(383)	(95)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Deferred income taxes	78	(226)	317	(286)
Balance, end of period	(66)	(381)	(66)	(381)
AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With OTTI Losses
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	0	6	(6)	6
Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period	1	(65)	1	(2)
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from Net earnings (loss)	0	0	0	0
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on DAC	0	(5)	0	(1)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Deferred income taxes	1	(8)	(6)	(8)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on policyholders liabilities	(1)	(5)	(2)	(11)
Balance, end of period	2	(10)	2	(10)
AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	(73)	288	892	197
Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period	(503)	674	(2,049)	850
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from Net earnings (loss)	0	0	0	0
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on DAC	104	(27)	445	(95)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Deferred income taxes	78	(226)	317	(286)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on policyholders liabilities	8	(26)	118	(12)
Balance, end of period	(367)	707	(367)	707
Fixed Maturities | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With OTTI Losses
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year			2
Included in Net income (loss)	1	31	(1)	(34)
Balance, end of period	2		2
Fixed Maturities | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year			1,871
Included in Net income (loss)	19	24	(90)	53
Balance, end of period	(268)		(268)
Fixed Maturities | AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With OTTI Losses
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Included in Net income (loss)	1	31	(1)	(34)
Fixed Maturities | AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Included in Net income (loss)	19	$ 24	(90)	$ 53
Equity securities | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year			2
Balance, end of period	$ 0		$ 0

INVESTMENTS - Gross Unrealized

INVESTMENTS - Gross Unrealized Losses (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)security	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)security
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Number of fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position greater than 12 months | security	1,592	752
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 17,506	$ 5,739
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	686	30
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	5,574	6,011
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	520	294
Total, Fair Value	23,080	11,750
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	1,206	324
Public corporate
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	10,761	2,123
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	471	15
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	685	690
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	40	18
Total, Fair Value	11,446	2,813
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	511	33
Private Corporate
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	3,221	780
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	106	8
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	746	641
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	52	24
Total, Fair Value	3,967	1,421
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	158	32
U.S. Treasury, government and agency
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	3,126	2,718
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	97	6
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	4,057	4,506
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	419	245
Total, Fair Value	7,183	7,224
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	516	251
States and political subdivisions
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	19	20
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	1	0
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	0	0
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total, Fair Value	19	20
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	1	0
Foreign governments
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	128	11
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	3	0
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	73	73
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	8	5
Total, Fair Value	201	84
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	11	5
Residential mortgage-backed
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	32	62
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	1	0
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	0	76
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	1
Total, Fair Value	32	138
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	1	1
Asset-backed
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	110	15
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	5	1
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	1	12
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total, Fair Value	111	27
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	5	1
Redeemable preferred stock
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	109	10
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	2	0
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	12	13
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	1	1
Total, Fair Value	121	23
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 3	$ 1

INVESTMENTS - Narrative (Detail

INVESTMENTS - Narrative (Details)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)joint_venture	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Debt securities exposure in single issuer greater than stated percentage of total investments		0.50%		0.50%
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis		$ 44,171,000,000		$ 44,171,000,000		$ 45,256,000,000
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer accumulated loss		520,000,000		520,000,000		294,000,000
Available for sale securities continuous non-income producing position 12 months		3,000,000		3,000,000
Investment expenses		19,000,000	$ 9,000,000	38,000,000	$ 29,000,000
Trading securities, at fair value		14,146,000,000		14,146,000,000		14,170,000,000
Separate account equity investment carrying value		50,000,000		$ 50,000,000		50,000,000
Number of real estate joint ventures sold | joint_venture	2
Proceeds from sales of business, affiliate and productive assets	$ 143,000,000
Pre-tax loss on sale of interest in consolidated real estate joint venture	200,000
Reduction in long term debt due to sale of joint venture	$ 203,000,000
Average of the worst scenarios, percent				2.00%
Transfer of financial assets accounted for as sales, fair value of derecognized assets		3,655,000,000		$ 3,655,000,000		3,905,000,000
Transfer of financial assets accounted for as sales, cash proceeds received for assets derecognized, amount						3,906,000,000
Interest rate derivative assets, fair value		34,000,000		34,000,000
Cash and securities collateral for derivative contract		2,607,000,000		2,607,000,000		2,123,000,000
Cash and securities collateral		3,000,000		3,000,000		4,000,000
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		1,850,000,000		1,850,000,000		1,887,000,000
Other accrued liabilities, current		8,000,000		8,000,000		5,000,000
Treasury Lock
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives				95,000,000		86,000,000
S&P 500, Russell 1000, NASDAQ 100 and Emerging Market Indices
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Exchange-traded future contract, initial margin requirement		230,000,000		230,000,000
Us Treasury Notes And Euro Dollar
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Exchange-traded future contract, initial margin requirement		56,000,000		56,000,000
Euro Stoxx, FTSE100, EAFE And Topix Indices
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Exchange-traded future contract, initial margin requirement		22,000,000		22,000,000
Agricultural Mortgage Loans
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Financing receivable, allowance for credit losses		0	$ 0	0	$ 0
Commercial Mortgage Loans
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Financing receivable, recorded investment, nonaccrual status		19,000,000		19,000,000		19,000,000
Other Than Investment Grade
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis other than investment grade		$ 1,284,000,000		$ 1,284,000,000		$ 1,372,000,000
Percentage of available for sale securities		2.90%		2.90%		3.00%
Public corporate
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Debt securities exposure in single issuer of total investments		$ 203,000,000		$ 203,000,000		$ 207,000,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis		20,046,000,000		20,046,000,000		17,181,000,000
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer accumulated loss		40,000,000		40,000,000		18,000,000
Fixed Maturities
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost basis		$ 44,171,000,000		44,171,000,000		45,068,000,000
Fixed Maturities | Other Than Investment Grade
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized loss				$ (14,000,000)		$ (5,000,000)

INVESTMENTS - Trading Securitie

INVESTMENTS - Trading Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Net investment gains (losses) recognized during the period on securities held at the end of the period	$ (99)	$ 102	$ (220)	$ 189
Net investment gains (losses) recognized on securities sold during the period	(18)	23	(17)	27
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on trading securities arising during the period	(117)	125	(237)	216
Interest and dividend income from trading securities	83	54	159	117
Net investment income (loss) from trading securities	$ (34)	$ 179	$ (78)	$ 333

INVESTMENTS - Valuation Allowan

INVESTMENTS - Valuation Allowance For Mortgage Loans (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Allowance for credit losses:
June 30, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	$ 7,000,000		$ 8,000,000
Commercial Mortgage Loans
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance, January 1,	8,000,000	$ 8,000,000
Charge-offs	0	0
Recoveries	(1,000,000)	0
Provision	0	0
June 30	7,000,000	8,000,000
June 30, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	7,000,000	8,000,000
Agricultural Mortgage Loans
Allowance for credit losses:
June 30	$ 0	$ 0

INVESTMENTS - Mortgage Loans (D

INVESTMENTS - Mortgage Loans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	$ 599
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	599
Commercial Mortgage Loans
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	9,184	$ 8,386
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	27	27
Financing receivables, recorded investment, current	9,157	8,359
Total Financing Receivables	9,184	8,386
Recorded Investment 90 Days or More and Accruing	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | With no related allowance recorded
Impaired Mortgage Loans
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | With related allowance recorded
Impaired Mortgage Loans
Recorded Investment	27	27
Unpaid Principal Balance	27	27
Related Allowance	(7)	(8)
Average Recorded Investment	27	27
Interest Income Recognized	0	2
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 30-59 Days
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	0	27
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 60-89 Days
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 90 Days or More
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	27	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	5,712	5,016
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	5,712	5,016
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	719	792
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	719	792
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	1,781	1,609
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	1,781	1,609
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	793	774
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	793	774
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	179	195
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	179	195
Commercial Mortgage Loans | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50%
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	1,210	1,153
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	1,210	1,153
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	786	759
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	786	759
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	21	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	21	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	330	320
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	330	320
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	73	74
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	73	74
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70%
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	7,140	6,409
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	7,140	6,409
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	4,709	4,088
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	4,709	4,088
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	588	682
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	588	682
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	1,280	1,066
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	1,280	1,066
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	411	428
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	411	428
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	152	145
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	152	145
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90%
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	807	797
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	807	797
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	217	169
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	217	169
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	110	110
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	110	110
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	144	196
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	144	196
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	309	272
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	309	272
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	27	50
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	27	50
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 90% plus
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	27	27
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	27	27
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	27	27
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	27	27
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	2,631	2,574
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	79	74
Financing receivables, recorded investment, current	2,552	2,500
Total Financing Receivables	2,631	2,574
Recorded Investment 90 Days or More and Accruing	21	22
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | With no related allowance recorded
Impaired Mortgage Loans
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | With related allowance recorded
Impaired Mortgage Loans
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 30-59 Days
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	46	49
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 60-89 Days
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	12	3
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 90 Days or More
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	21	22
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	394	383
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	394	383
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	196	195
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	196	195
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	493	502
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	493	502
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	917	878
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	917	878
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	550	537
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	550	537
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	81	79
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	81	79
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50%
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	1,562	1,557
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	1,562	1,557
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	280	272
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	280	272
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	141	149
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	141	149
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	266	275
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	266	275
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	528	515
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	528	515
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	316	316
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	316	316
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 0% - 50% | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	31	30
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	31	30
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70%
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	1,046	1,013
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	1,046	1,013
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	114	111
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	114	111
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	55	46
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	55	46
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	227	227
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	227	227
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	366	359
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	366	359
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	234	221
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	234	221
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 50% - 70% | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	50	49
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	50	49
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90%
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	23	4
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	23	4
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	23	4
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	23	4
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 70% - 90% | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 90% plus
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Agricultural Mortgage Loans | 90% plus | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	11,815	10,960
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	106	101
Financing receivables, recorded investment, current	11,709	10,859
Total Financing Receivables	11,815	10,960
Recorded Investment 90 Days or More and Accruing	21	22
Total Mortgages Loan | With no related allowance recorded
Impaired Mortgage Loans
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid Principal Balance	0	0
Related Allowance	0	0
Average Recorded Investment	0	0
Interest Income Recognized	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan | With related allowance recorded
Impaired Mortgage Loans
Recorded Investment	27	27
Unpaid Principal Balance	27	27
Related Allowance	(7)	(8)
Average Recorded Investment	27	27
Interest Income Recognized	0	2
Total Mortgages Loan | 30-59 Days
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	46	76
Total Mortgages Loan | 60-89 Days
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	12	3
Total Mortgages Loan | 90 Days or More
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Financing receivables, recorded investment, past due	48	22
Total Mortgages Loan | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	6,106	5,399
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	6,106	5,399
Total Mortgages Loan | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	915	987
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	915	987
Total Mortgages Loan | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	2,274	2,111
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	2,274	2,111
Total Mortgages Loan | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	1,710	1,652
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	1,710	1,652
Total Mortgages Loan | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	729	732
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	729	732
Total Mortgages Loan | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	81	79
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	81	79
Total Mortgages Loan | 0% - 50%
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	2,772	2,710
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	2,772	2,710
Total Mortgages Loan | 0% - 50% | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	1,066	1,031
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	1,066	1,031
Total Mortgages Loan | 0% - 50% | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	162	149
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	162	149
Total Mortgages Loan | 0% - 50% | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	596	595
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	596	595
Total Mortgages Loan | 0% - 50% | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	601	589
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	601	589
Total Mortgages Loan | 0% - 50% | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	316	316
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	316	316
Total Mortgages Loan | 0% - 50% | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	31	30
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	31	30
Total Mortgages Loan | 50% - 70%
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	8,186	7,422
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	8,186	7,422
Total Mortgages Loan | 50% - 70% | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	4,823	4,199
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	4,823	4,199
Total Mortgages Loan | 50% - 70% | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	643	728
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	643	728
Total Mortgages Loan | 50% - 70% | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	1,507	1,293
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	1,507	1,293
Total Mortgages Loan | 50% - 70% | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	777	787
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	777	787
Total Mortgages Loan | 50% - 70% | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	386	366
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	386	366
Total Mortgages Loan | 50% - 70% | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	50	49
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	50	49
Total Mortgages Loan | 70% - 90%
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	830	801
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	830	801
Total Mortgages Loan | 70% - 90% | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	217	169
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	217	169
Total Mortgages Loan | 70% - 90% | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	110	110
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	110	110
Total Mortgages Loan | 70% - 90% | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	144	196
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	144	196
Total Mortgages Loan | 70% - 90% | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	332	276
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	332	276
Total Mortgages Loan | 70% - 90% | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	27	50
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	27	50
Total Mortgages Loan | 70% - 90% | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan | 90% plus
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	27	27
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	27	27
Total Mortgages Loan | 90% plus | Greater than 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan | 90% plus | 1.8x to 2.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan | 90% plus | 1.5x to 1.8x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	27	27
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	27	27
Total Mortgages Loan | 90% plus | 1.2x to 1.5x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan | 90% plus | 1.0x to 1.2x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan | 90% plus | Less than 1.0x
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Total Mortgage Loans	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loan
Total Financing Receivables	$ 0	$ 0

INVESTMENTS - Derivatives by Ca

INVESTMENTS - Derivatives by Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 92,292		$ 92,292			$ 87,914
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	6,088		6,088			6,046
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	10,120		10,120			10,137
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			(345)	$ 487
Net derivative investment gains (loss)	(73)	$ 729	(354)	494	$ 128	115	$ (1,843)
Other accrued liabilities, current	8		8			5
Equity Futures
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	7,776		7,776			6,716
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	2		2			1
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	1		1			2
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			(294)	(616)
Equity Swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	8,330		8,330			7,623
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	119		119			4
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	79		79			201
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			(17)	(674)
Equity Option
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	22,954		22,954			22,223
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	3,676		3,676			3,456
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	1,540		1,540			1,457
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			240	504
Interest Rate Swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	28,010		28,010			26,769
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	570		570			604
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	252		252			193
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			(716)	585
Interest Rate Futures
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	21,315		21,315			20,675
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	0		0			0
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	0		0			0
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			104	83
Credit Default Swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	1,954		1,954			2,131
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	26		26			35
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	3		3			3
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			(2)	8
Foreign Currency Contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	1,953		1,953			1,423
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	34		34			19
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	13		13			10
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			14	(1)
Collateral
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	0		0			0
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	22		22			24
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	0		0			4
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			0	0
Net Amounts Of Liabilities Presented In Statement Of Financial Position	0		0			0
Margin
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	0		0			0
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	3		3			4
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	2,607		2,607			2,123
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			0	0
Net Amounts Of Liabilities Presented In Statement Of Financial Position	0		0			0
GMIB Reinsurance Contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	0		0			0
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	1,636		1,636			1,894
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	0		0			0
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			(251)	367
GMxB Derivative Features’ Liability
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	0		0			0
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	0		0			0
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	3,657		3,657			4,358
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			882	743
SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL Indexed Features
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	0		0			0
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	0		0			0
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	1,968		1,968			1,786
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			(314)	(505)
Cross Currency Swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	0		0			354
Fair Value, Assets Derivatives	0		0			5
Fair Value, Liabilities Derivatives	0		0			0
Gains (Losses) Reported In Net Income (Loss)			9	$ (7)
Net Amounts Of Liabilities Presented In Statement Of Financial Position	$ 0		$ 0			$ 0

INVESTMENTS - Equity-Based and

INVESTMENTS - Equity-Based and Treasury Future Contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash and securities collateral for derivative contract	$ 2,607	$ 2,123
Cash and securities collateral	3	4
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	1,850	1,887
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	1,842	$ 1,882
S&P 500, Russell 1000, NASDAQ 100 and Emerging Market Indices
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]
Exchange-traded future contract, initial margin requirement	230
Us Treasury Notes And Euro Dollar
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]
Exchange-traded future contract, initial margin requirement	56
Euro Stoxx, FTSE100, EAFE And Topix Indices
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]
Exchange-traded future contract, initial margin requirement	$ 22

INVESTMENTS - Derivatives Offse

INVESTMENTS - Derivatives Offsetting Financial Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Reverse Repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Fair value assets derivatives	$ 6,088	$ 6,046
Equity contracts
ASSETS
Gross Amounts Recognized	3,797	3,461
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	1,621	1,660
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	2,176	1,801
Interest rate contracts
ASSETS
Gross Amounts Recognized	570	604
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	252	193
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	318	411
Credit contracts
ASSETS
Gross Amounts Recognized	26	35
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	3	3
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	23	32
Reverse Repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Fair value assets derivatives	26	35
Currency
ASSETS
Gross Amounts Recognized	34	19
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	13	10
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	21	9
Reverse Repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Fair value assets derivatives	0	5
Margin
ASSETS
Gross Amounts Recognized	22	4
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	0	2,123
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	22	(2,119)
Reverse Repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Fair value assets derivatives	3	4
Collateral
ASSETS
Gross Amounts Recognized	3	24
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	2,607	4
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	(2,604)	20
Reverse Repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Fair value assets derivatives	22	24
Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement
ASSETS
Gross Amounts Recognized	4,452	4,147
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	4,496	3,993
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	(44)	154
Other financial instruments
ASSETS
Gross Amounts Recognized	1,836	3,964
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	1,836	3,964
Other invested assets
ASSETS
Gross Amounts Recognized	6,288	8,111
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	4,496	3,993
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	$ 1,792	4,118
Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement
Reverse Repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Recognized		5
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets		0
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets		$ 5

INVESTMENTS - Derivatives Off57

INVESTMENTS - Derivatives Offsetting Financial Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	$ 1,850	$ 1,887
Expense accrual	8	5
Equity contracts
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	1,621	1,660
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	1,621	1,660
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Interest rate contracts
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	252	193
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	252	193
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Credit contracts
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	3	3
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	3	3
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Currency
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	13	10
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	13	10
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Margin
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	0	2,123
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	0	2,123
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Collateral
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	2,607	4
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	2,607	4
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	4,496	3,993
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	4,496	3,993
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Other financial liabilities
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	3,350	4,053
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	3,350	4,053
Other liabilities
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized	7,846	8,046
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	4,496	3,993
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	3,350	4,053
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
Gross Amounts Recognized	1,842	1,882
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheets	0	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	$ 1,842	$ 1,882

INVESTMENTS - Derivatives, Gros

INVESTMENTS - Derivatives, Gross Collateral Amounts, Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Total derivatives
Assets
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	$ 2,538	$ 2,253
Collateral (Received)/Held
Financial Instruments	0	0
Cash	(2,582)	(2,099)
Net Amounts	(44)	154
Other financial instruments
Assets
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	1,836	3,964
Collateral (Received)/Held
Financial Instruments	0	0
Cash	0	0
Net Amounts	1,836	3,964
Other invested assets
Assets
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	4,374	6,217
Collateral (Received)/Held
Financial Instruments	0	0
Cash	(2,582)	(2,099)
Net Amounts	$ 1,792	$ 4,118

INVESTMENTS - Derivatives, Gr59

INVESTMENTS - Derivatives, Gross Collateral Amounts, Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Liabilities:
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	$ 1,850	$ 1,887
Collateral (Received)/Held
Other accrued liabilities, current	8	5
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
Liabilities:
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets	1,842	1,882
Collateral (Received)/Held
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase, Financial Instruments	(1,889)	(1,988)
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase, Cash	(13)	(21)
Net Amounts	$ (60)	(127)
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase | Other financial liabilities
Liabilities:
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets		4,053
Collateral (Received)/Held
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase, Financial Instruments		0
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase, Cash		0
Net Amounts		4,053
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase | Other liabilities
Liabilities:
Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheets		4,053
Collateral (Received)/Held
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase, Financial Instruments		0
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase, Cash		0
Net Amounts		$ 4,053

INVESTMENTS - Repurchase Agreem

INVESTMENTS - Repurchase Agreements Accounted for as Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	$ 1,842	$ 1,882
Other accrued liabilities, current	8	5
Overnight and Continuous
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	0	0
Up to 30 days
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	1,842	1,882
30–90 days
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	0	0
Greater Than 90 days
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	0	0
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	1,842	1,882
U.S. Treasury and agency securities | Overnight and Continuous
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	0	0
U.S. Treasury and agency securities | Up to 30 days
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	1,842	1,882
U.S. Treasury and agency securities | 30–90 days
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	0	0
U.S. Treasury and agency securities | Greater Than 90 days
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	$ 0	$ 0

CLOSED BLOCK - Summarized Finan

CLOSED BLOCK - Summarized Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
CLOSED BLOCK LIABILITIES:
Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other	$ 6,829	$ 6,958
Policyholder dividend obligation	0	19	$ 47	$ 52
Other liabilities	272	271
Total Closed Block liabilities	7,101	7,248
ASSETS DESIGNATED TO THE CLOSED BLOCK:
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $3,768 and $3,923)	3,772	4,070
Amortized cost of fixed maturities	3,768	3,923
Mortgage loans on real estate	1,908	1,720
Policy loans	752	781
Cash and other invested assets	216	351
Other assets	182	182
Total assets designated to the Closed Block	6,830	7,104
Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block	271	144
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of policyholder dividend obligation of $0 and $19	14	138
Policyholder dividend obligation	0	19	$ 47	$ 52
Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities	$ 285	$ 282

CLOSED BLOCK - Revenues and Exp

CLOSED BLOCK - Revenues and Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
REVENUES:
Premiums and other income	$ 49	$ 61	$ 100	$ 115
Net investment income (loss)	73	79	146	162
Net investment gains (losses)	0	(1)	1	(16)
Total revenues	122	139	247	261
BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS:
Policyholders’ benefits and dividends	123	133	249	284
Other operating costs and expenses	0	1	2	1
Total benefits and other deductions	123	134	251	285
Net revenues (loss) before income taxes	(1)	5	(4)	(24)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	(2)	1	8
Net Revenues (Losses)	$ (1)	$ 3	$ (3)	$ (16)

CLOSED BLOCK - Reconciliation o

CLOSED BLOCK - Reconciliation of Policyholder Dividend Obligation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Movement in Closed Block Dividend Obligation [Roll Forward]
Balances, beginning of year	$ 19	$ 52
Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of DAC	(19)	(5)
Balances, End of Period	$ 0	$ 47

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - GMDB an

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - GMDB and GMIB Liabilities and Other Policyholder's Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Direct Liability
Balance, beginning of period	$ 8,885	$ 7,038
Paid guarantee benefits	(265)	(268)
Other changes in reserve	211	1,441
Balance, end of period	8,831	8,211
GMDB
Direct Liability
Balance, beginning of period	4,085	3,170
Paid guarantee benefits	(200)	(189)
Other changes in reserve	244	653
Balance, end of period	4,129	3,634
GMIB
Direct Liability
Balance, beginning of period	4,800	3,868
Paid guarantee benefits	(65)	(79)
Other changes in reserve	(33)	788
Balance, end of period	$ 4,702	$ 4,577

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - GMDB Re

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - GMDB Reinsurance Ceded (Details) - GMDB - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Reinsurance Ceded [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 108	$ 90
Paid guarantee benefits	(10)	(9)
Other changes in reserve	4	18
Balance, End of Period	$ 102	$ 99

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - GMDB 66

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - GMDB Reinsurance Assumed (Details) - GMDB - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Reinsurance Assumed [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 95	$ 121
Paid guarantee benefits	(12)	(11)
Other changes in reserve	(1)	(6)
Balance, End of Period	$ 82	$ 104

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Derivat

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Total embedded and freestanding derivative liabilities	$ 5,625	$ 6,144
GMIB reinsurance contract asset	1,636	1,894	$ 2,011	$ 2,093
GMIBNLG
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Total embedded and freestanding derivative liabilities	3,418	4,056
SCS, SIO, MSO, IUL indexed features
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Total embedded and freestanding derivative liabilities	1,968	1,786
Assumed GMIB reinsurance Contracts
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Total embedded and freestanding derivative liabilities	158	194
GWBL/GMWB
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Total embedded and freestanding derivative liabilities	119	130
GIB
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Total embedded and freestanding derivative liabilities	(41)	(27)
GMAB
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Total embedded and freestanding derivative liabilities	$ 3	$ 5

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Direct

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Direct Variable Annuity Contracts with GMDB and GMIB Features (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Account values invested in:
Policyholder age	70 years
GMDB
Account values invested in:
Separate Accounts	$ 93,213	$ 94,672
GMIB
Account values invested in:
Separate Accounts	60,279	$ 62,286
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB
Account values invested in:
General Account	14,306
Separate Accounts	93,213
Net amount at risk, gross	18,737
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	$ 18,120
Average attained age of policyholders	55 years 2 months 12 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	18.40%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB | Minimum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	3.00%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB | Maximum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	6.50%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB | Return of Premium
Account values invested in:
General Account	$ 13,947
Separate Accounts	45,892
Net amount at risk, gross	176
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	$ 176
Average attained age of policyholders	51 years 3 months 19 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	9.80%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB | Ratchet
Account values invested in:
General Account	$ 106
Separate Accounts	9,348
Net amount at risk, gross	88
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	$ 84
Average attained age of policyholders	66 years 8 months 12 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	41.60%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB | Roll-Up
Account values invested in:
General Account	$ 63
Separate Accounts	3,363
Net amount at risk, gross	1,980
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	$ 1,367
Average attained age of policyholders	73 years 3 months 19 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	64.30%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB | Roll-Up | Minimum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	3.00%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB | Roll-Up | Maximum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	6.00%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB | Combo
Account values invested in:
General Account	$ 190
Separate Accounts	34,610
Net amount at risk, gross	16,493
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	$ 16,493
Average attained age of policyholders	68 years 7 months 6 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	48.30%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB | Combo | Minimum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	3.00%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB | Combo | Maximum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	6.50%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMIB
Account values invested in:
General Account	$ 303
Separate Accounts	60,278
Net amount at risk, gross	7,118
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	$ 5,964
Average attained age of policyholders	69 years
Weighted average years remaining until annuitization	8 months 12 days
Direct Variable Annuity | GMIB | Minimum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	3.00%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMIB | Maximum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	6.50%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMIB | Roll-Up
Account values invested in:
General Account	$ 23
Separate Accounts	20,928
Net amount at risk, gross	843
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	$ 264
Average attained age of policyholders	70 years 3 months 19 days
Weighted average years remaining until annuitization	1 year 7 months 6 days
Direct Variable Annuity | GMIB | Roll-Up | Minimum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	3.00%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMIB | Roll-Up | Maximum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	6.00%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMIB | Combo
Account values invested in:
General Account	$ 280
Separate Accounts	39,350
Net amount at risk, gross	6,275
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	$ 5,700
Average attained age of policyholders	68 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted average years remaining until annuitization	7 months 6 days
Direct Variable Annuity | GMIB | Combo | Minimum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	3.00%
Direct Variable Annuity | GMIB | Combo | Maximum
Account values invested in:
Range of contractually specified interest rates	6.50%

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Assumed

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Assumed Variable Annuity Contracts with GMDB and GMIB Features (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Policyholder age	70 years
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reinsured account values	$ 8,912
Net amount at risk assumed	$ 610
Average attained age of policyholders	72 years 2 months 12 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	62.40%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB | Minimum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	3.00%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB | Maximum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	10.00%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB | Return of Premium
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reinsured account values	$ 1,012
Net amount at risk assumed	$ 7
Average attained age of policyholders	67 years 1 month 6 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	42.10%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB | Ratchet
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reinsured account values	$ 5,758
Net amount at risk assumed	$ 286
Average attained age of policyholders	71 years 10 months 25 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	61.30%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB | Roll-Up
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reinsured account values	$ 295
Net amount at risk assumed	$ 22
Average attained age of policyholders	76 years 9 months 18 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	77.50%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB | Roll-Up | Minimum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	3.00%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB | Roll-Up | Maximum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	10.00%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB | Combo
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reinsured account values	$ 1,847
Net amount at risk assumed	$ 295
Average attained age of policyholders	75 years 1 month 6 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	74.60%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB | Combo | Minimum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	5.00%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB | Combo | Maximum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	10.00%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reinsured account values	$ 2,594
Net amount at risk assumed	$ 247
Average attained age of policyholders	70 years
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	55.00%
Highest contractual interest rate	10.00%
Period after issue rate applied	10 years
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB | Minimum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	3.30%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB | Maximum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	6.50%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB | Return of Premium
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reinsured account values	$ 961
Net amount at risk assumed	$ 1
Average attained age of policyholders	71 years 3 months 19 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	62.20%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB | Ratchet
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reinsured account values	$ 51
Net amount at risk assumed	$ 0
Average attained age of policyholders	73 years 9 months 18 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	64.60%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB | Roll-Up
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reinsured account values	$ 266
Net amount at risk assumed	$ 36
Average attained age of policyholders	71 years 4 months 24 days
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	57.40%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB | Roll-Up | Minimum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	3.30%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB | Roll-Up | Maximum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	6.50%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB | Combo
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reinsured account values	$ 1,316
Net amount at risk assumed	$ 210
Average attained age of policyholders	68 years 6 months
Percentage of policyholders over age 70	48.80%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB | Combo | Minimum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	6.00%
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB | Combo | Maximum
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates	6.00%

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Investm

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Investment in Variable Insurance Trust Mutual Funds (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
GMDB
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options	$ 93,213	$ 94,672
GMDB | Equity
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options	41,308	41,658
GMDB | Fixed income
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options	5,316	5,469
GMDB | Balanced
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options	45,736	46,577
GMDB | Other
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options	853	968
GMIB
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options	60,279	62,286
GMIB | Equity
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options	19,107	19,928
GMIB | Fixed income
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options	2,977	3,150
GMIB | Balanced
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options	37,894	38,890
GMIB | Other
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options	$ 301	318
As Previously Reported | GMDB | Equity
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options		78,069
As Previously Reported | GMDB | Fixed income
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options		2,234
As Previously Reported | GMDB | Balanced
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options		14,084
As Previously Reported | GMDB | Other
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options		283
As Previously Reported | GMIB | Equity
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options		50,429
As Previously Reported | GMIB | Fixed income
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options		1,568
As Previously Reported | GMIB | Balanced
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options		10,165
As Previously Reported | GMIB | Other
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Investment in Separate Account Investment Options		$ 124

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Narrati

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Direct Variable Annuity | GMDB
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Account value hedged of variable annuity contracts	$ 68,823
Net amount at risk hedged of variable annuity contracts	17,169
Direct Variable Annuity | GMIB
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Account value hedged of variable annuity contracts	57,987
Net amount at risk hedged of variable annuity contracts	7,226
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMDB
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Account value hedged of variable annuity contracts	8,912
Net amount at risk hedged of variable annuity contracts	610
Deferred Variable Annuity | GMIB
Net Amount at Risk by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Account value hedged of variable annuity contracts	2,594
Net amount at risk hedged of variable annuity contracts	$ 247

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Summary

INSURANCE LIABILITIES - Summary of No-Lapse Guarantee Liabilities and Other Policyholder's Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Direct Liability
Balance, beginning of period	$ 8,885,000,000	$ 7,038,000,000
Paid Guaranteed Benefits	(265,000,000)	(268,000,000)
Balance, end of period	8,831,000,000	8,211,000,000
Direct Liability
Direct Liability
Balance, beginning of period	686,000,000	1,307,000,000
Paid Guaranteed Benefits	(9,000,000)
Other changes in reserves	52,000,000	49,000,000
Balance, end of period	729,000,000	1,356,000,000
Reinsurance Ceded
Direct Liability
Other changes in reserves	$ 0	$ 0

REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS (Details

REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 01, 2018USD ($)
Reinsurance Retention Policy [Line Items]
Securities	$ 604
Cash	31
Statutory reserves	$ 635
AXA Equitable Life
Reinsurance Retention Policy [Line Items]
Percentage of single premium deferred annuities ceded	90.00%
Securities	$ 604
Cash	31
Statutory reserves	635
Deposit asset recorded in Other assets, net of the ceding commissions paid to the reinsurer	$ 635

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Assets

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	$ 43,905	$ 47,131
Trading securities	14,146	14,170
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	43,905	46,941
Other equity investments	56	47
Trading securities	14,146	14,170
Other invested assets	3,350	5,289
Cash equivalents	6,833	3,608
Segregated securities	1,289	825
GMIB reinsurance contract asset	1,636	1,894
Separate Accounts’ assets	122,731	124,346
Total Assets	193,946	197,120
Liabilities
Contingent payment arrangements	13	15
Total Liabilities	5,641	6,851
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Public Corporate
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	19,912	17,954
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Private Corporate
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	7,274	7,492
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Treasury, government and agency
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	14,401	18,508
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | States and political subdivisions
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	470	489
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign governments
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	457	419
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Residential mortgage-backed
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	256	818
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	629	749
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Redeemable preferred stock
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	506	512
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Short-term investments
Investments
Other invested assets	483	1,730
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs
Investments
Other invested assets	328	1,302
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Swaps
Investments
Other invested assets	380	222
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Credit Default Swaps
Investments
Other invested assets	23	33
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Futures
Investments
Other invested assets		(2)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign currency contract
Investments
Other invested assets		5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Options
Investments
Other invested assets	2,135	1,999
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | GMxB derivative features’ liability
Liabilities
Features' liability	3,657	4,358
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features’ liability
Liabilities
Features' liability	1,968	1,786
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | VIEs/VOEs
Liabilities
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs	3	692
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	181	184
Other equity investments	12	13
Trading securities	501	485
Other invested assets	74	1,058
Cash equivalents	6,833	3,608
Segregated securities	0	0
GMIB reinsurance contract asset	0	0
Separate Accounts’ assets	119,592	121,000
Total Assets	127,193	126,348
Liabilities
Contingent payment arrangements	0	0
Total Liabilities	0	670
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Public Corporate
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Private Corporate
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | U.S. Treasury, government and agency
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | States and political subdivisions
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Foreign governments
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Residential mortgage-backed
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Asset-backed
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Redeemable preferred stock
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	181	184
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Short-term investments
Investments
Other invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs
Investments
Other invested assets	73	1,060
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Swaps
Investments
Other invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Credit Default Swaps
Investments
Other invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Futures
Investments
Other invested assets		(2)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Foreign currency contract
Investments
Other invested assets		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Options
Investments
Other invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | GMxB derivative features’ liability
Liabilities
Features' liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features’ liability
Liabilities
Features' liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | VIEs/VOEs
Liabilities
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs	0	670
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	41,988	45,025
Other equity investments	0	0
Trading securities	13,607	13,647
Other invested assets	3,247	4,204
Cash equivalents	0	0
Segregated securities	1,289	825
GMIB reinsurance contract asset	0	0
Separate Accounts’ assets	2,778	2,997
Total Assets	62,909	66,698
Liabilities
Contingent payment arrangements	0	0
Total Liabilities	1,971	1,808
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Public Corporate
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	19,837	17,906
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Private Corporate
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	6,189	6,390
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | U.S. Treasury, government and agency
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	14,401	18,508
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | States and political subdivisions
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	432	449
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Foreign governments
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	457	419
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Residential mortgage-backed
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	256	818
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Asset-backed
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	91	208
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Redeemable preferred stock
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	325	327
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Short-term investments
Investments
Other invested assets	483	1,730
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs
Investments
Other invested assets	226	215
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Swaps
Investments
Other invested assets	380	222
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Credit Default Swaps
Investments
Other invested assets	23	33
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Futures
Investments
Other invested assets		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Foreign currency contract
Investments
Other invested assets		5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Options
Investments
Other invested assets	2,135	1,999
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | GMxB derivative features’ liability
Liabilities
Features' liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features’ liability
Liabilities
Features' liability	1,968	1,786
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | VIEs/VOEs
Liabilities
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs	3	22
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	1,736	1,732
Other equity investments	44	34
Trading securities	38	38
Other invested assets	29	27
Cash equivalents	0	0
Segregated securities	0	0
GMIB reinsurance contract asset	1,636	1,894
Separate Accounts’ assets	361	349
Total Assets	3,844	4,074
Liabilities
Contingent payment arrangements	13	15
Total Liabilities	3,670	4,373
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Public Corporate
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	75	48
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Private Corporate
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	1,085	1,102
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | U.S. Treasury, government and agency
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | States and political subdivisions
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	38	40
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Foreign governments
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Residential mortgage-backed
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Asset-backed
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	538	541
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Redeemable preferred stock
Investments
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	0	1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Short-term investments
Investments
Other invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Assets of consolidated VIEs/VOEs
Investments
Other invested assets	29	27
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Swaps
Investments
Other invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Credit Default Swaps
Investments
Other invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Futures
Investments
Other invested assets		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Foreign currency contract
Investments
Other invested assets		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Options
Investments
Other invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | GMxB derivative features’ liability
Liabilities
Features' liability	3,657	4,358
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features’ liability
Liabilities
Features' liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | VIEs/VOEs
Liabilities
Liabilities of consolidated VIEs/VOEs	$ 0	$ 0

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT -

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Summary of Short and Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Apr. 20, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Total short-term debt	$ 515		$ 1,856
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	4,407		552
Total Short-term and Long-term debt	$ 4,922		$ 2,408
Commercial paper | AB commercial paper (with interest rates of 2.0% and 1.6%)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Commercial paper, interest rate	2.00%		1.60%
Total short-term debt	$ 515		$ 491
Commercial paper | AXA Financial commercial paper (with interest rates of 0% and 1.6%)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Commercial paper, interest rate			1.60%
Total short-term debt	$ 0		$ 1,290
Revolving credit facility
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Interest rate	2.40%
Total short-term debt	$ 0		75
Senior Notes | Senior Notes (5.00%, due 2048)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated percentage	5.00%	5.00%
Total long-term debt	$ 1,480		0
Senior Notes | Senior Notes (4.35%, due 2028)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated percentage	4.35%	4.35%
Total long-term debt	$ 1,485		0
Senior Notes | Senior Notes (3.90%, due 2023)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated percentage	3.90%	3.90%
Total long-term debt	$ 793		0
Term loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 300		0
Term loan | 3-Month LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.125%
Senior Debentures
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated percentage	7.00%
Total long-term debt	$ 349		349
Mortgage | AXA Equitable non-recourse mortgage debt (with interest rates of 4.1%)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated percentage	4.10%
Total long-term debt	$ 0		82
Mortgage | AXA Equitable non-recourse mortgage debt (with interest rates of 3.9%)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated percentage	3.90%
Total long-term debt	$ 0		$ 121

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Narrat

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net fair value of freestanding derivative positions as a percent of Other invested assets	66.10%		42.90%
Other invested assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$ 2,539		$ 2,258
Reduction to fair value of GMIB reinsurance contract asset	12		8
Reduction to fair value of GMIB reinsurance contract liability	22		24
AFS fixed maturities transferred out of Level 3	28	$ 6
AFS fixed maturities transferred out of Level 2	$ 65	$ 13
Aggregated transfers as a percent of total equity	0.60%	0.20%
Investments for which the underlying quantitative inputs are not developed and not readily available	$ 1,042		$ 948
Level 3 investments as a percent of total assets classified as Level 3	47.20%		44.00%
Level 3 investments as a percent of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	0.50%		0.50%
Fair value of fixed maturities	$ 43,905		$ 47,131
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments classified as Level 1 (as a percent)	66.60%		64.90%
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments classified as Level 1 (as a percent)	32.30%		34.00%
AAA-rated mortgage- and asset-backed securities are classified as Level 2	$ 262		$ 875
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments classified as Level 1 (as a percent)	1.20%		1.10%
AAA-rated mortgage- and asset-backed securities are classified as Level 2	$ 538		$ 598
Fixed maturities with indicative pricing obtained from brokers that otherwise could not be corroborated to market observable data	94		97
Contingent Payment Arrangement | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of contingent payment arrangements	2
VIEs/VOEs | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments of consolidated VIEs/VOEs classified as Level 3	29		27
Corporate debt securities | Matrix pricing model or a market comparable valuation technique | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets classified as Level 3	31		53
Corporate debt securities | Private placement securities | Matrix pricing model or a market comparable valuation technique
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets classified as Level 3	$ 788		$ 842
Securities as a percent of Level 3 securities in the corporate fixed maturities asset class	67.90%		73.20%
Separate Accounts Assets | Third party appraisal valuation technique | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets classified as Level 3	$ 339		$ 326
Separate Accounts Assets | Private real estate fund | Third party appraisal valuation technique
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets classified as Level 3	339		326
Separate Accounts Assets | Mortgage loans | Third party appraisal valuation technique
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets classified as Level 3	1		1
Separate Accounts Assets | Mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets classified as Level 3	13		14
Separate Accounts Assets | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets classified as Level 3	$ 8		$ 8
Public fixed maturities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities as a percent of total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	18.70%		20.00%
Fair value of fixed maturities	$ 35,682		$ 38,762
Private fixed maturities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities as a percent of total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	4.30%		4.20%
Fair value of fixed maturities	$ 8,223		$ 8,179
AB | AB's 2016 acquisition | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Acquisition-related contingent consideration liability	$ 11		$ 11
Measurement Input, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate [Member] | AB | AB's 2016 acquisition | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent Payment Arrangement, Measurement Input	31.00%
Revenue growth rate			0.310
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent Payment Arrangement, Measurement Input	6.40%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | AB | Minimum | AB's 2016 acquisition | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent Payment Arrangement, Measurement Input	1.40%
Revenue growth rate			0.014
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | AB | Maximum | AB's 2016 acquisition | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent Payment Arrangement, Measurement Input	2.30%
Revenue growth rate			0.023

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT77

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Short-term Debt Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 515	$ 1,856
Commercial paper | AB commercial paper (with interest rates of 2.0% and 1.6%)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 515	$ 491
Commercial paper, interest rate	2.00%	1.60%
Average outstanding balance	$ 429	$ 482
Weighted average interest rate over period	1.90%	1.20%
Commercial paper | AXA Financial commercial paper (with interest rates of 0% and 1.6%)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 0	$ 1,290
Commercial paper, interest rate		1.60%
Maximum amount of short-term unsecured debt allowed under agreement	2,000
Revolving credit facility
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 0	$ 75
Interest rate	2.40%

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Fair V

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Income (loss) as:
Transfers into level 3			$ 65	$ 13
Transfers out of Level 3			(28)	(6)
Level 3 | Corporate
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Opening Balance	$ 1,253	$ 1,025	1,150	857
Income (loss) as:
Net investment income (loss)	3	3	4	4
Investment gains (losses), net	1	(1)	1	(1)
Subtotal	4	2	5	3
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7	(52)	(14)	(7)
Purchases	11	162	200	333
Sales	(101)	(38)	(218)	(105)
Settlements	0		0
Transfers into level 3	(2)	(5)	65	13
Transfers out of Level 3	(12)	(5)	(28)	(5)
Closing Balance	1,160	1,089	1,160	1,089
Level 3 | State and Political Sub- divisions
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Opening Balance	39	42	40	42
Income (loss) as:
Net investment income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Investment gains (losses), net	0	0	0	0
Subtotal	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	(1)	0
Purchases	0	0	0	0
Sales	(1)	0	(1)	0
Settlements	0		0
Transfers into level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Closing Balance	38	42	38	42
Level 3 | Commercial Mortgage- backed
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Opening Balance	0	340	0	373
Income (loss) as:
Net investment income (loss)	0	1	0	1
Investment gains (losses), net	0	4	0	(19)
Subtotal	0	5	0	(18)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	(6)	0	19
Purchases	0	196	0	196
Sales	0	(34)	0	(69)
Settlements	0		0
Transfers into level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Closing Balance	0	501	0	501
Level 3 | Asset- backed
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Opening Balance	540	323	541	120
Income (loss) as:
Net investment income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Investment gains (losses), net	0	15	0	15
Subtotal	0	15	0	15
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1)	(12)	(1)	(7)
Purchases	0	210	0	405
Sales	(1)	(16)	(2)	(19)
Settlements	0		0
Transfers into level 3	0	(6)	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	(1)	0	(1)
Closing Balance	538	513	538	513
Level 3 | Redeemable Preferred Stock
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Opening Balance	0	1	1	1
Income (loss) as:
Net investment income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Investment gains (losses), net	0	0	0	0
Net derivative gains (losses)	0	0	0	0
Subtotal	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Purchases	0	0	0	0
Sales	0	0	(1)	0
Settlements	0	0	0	0
Activity related to consolidated VIEs	0	0	0	0
Transfers into level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Closing Balance	0	1	0	1
Level 3 | Other equity investments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Opening Balance	110	74	99	88
Income (loss) as:
Net investment income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Investment gains (losses), net	(1)	9	(1)	0
Net derivative gains (losses)	0	0	0	0
Subtotal	(1)	9	(1)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	5	2	6	2
Purchases	6	14	10	18
Sales	(2)	0	(2)	(1)
Settlements	0	0	0	0
Activity related to consolidated VIEs	(3)	(6)	(2)	(15)
Transfers into level 3	1	0	6	1
Transfers out of Level 3	(5)	0	(5)	0
Closing Balance	111	93	111	93
Level 3 | GMIB Reinsurance Contract Asset
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Opening Balance	1,734	1,659	1,894	1,735
Income (loss) as:
Net investment income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Investment gains (losses), net	0	0	0	0
Net derivative gains (losses)	(92)	438	(251)	367
Subtotal	(92)	438	(251)	367
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Purchases	13	15	23	24
Sales	(19)	(21)	(30)	(35)
Settlements	0	0	0	0
Activity related to consolidated VIEs	0	0	0	0
Transfers into level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Closing Balance	1,636	2,091	1,636	2,091
Level 3 | Separate Accounts Assets
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Opening Balance	357	325	349	313
Income (loss) as:
Net investment income (loss)	0	18	0	18
Investment gains (losses), net	6	(10)	13	0
Net derivative gains (losses)	0	0	0	0
Subtotal	6	8	13	18
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Purchases	(1)	3	2	6
Sales	0	(1)	(1)	(2)
Settlements	(1)	(1)	(2)	(2)
Activity related to consolidated VIEs	0	0	0	0
Transfers into level 3	0	0	0	1
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Closing Balance	361	334	361	334
Level 3 | GMxB derivative features liability
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Opening Balance	(3,977)	(5,146)	(4,358)	(5,580)
Income (loss) as:
Net investment income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Investment gains (losses), net	0	0	0	0
Net derivative gains (losses)	422	236	882	743
Subtotal	422	236	882	743
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Purchases	(106)	(83)	(190)	(164)
Sales	4	2	9	10
Settlements	0	0	0	0
Activity related to consolidated VIEs	0	0	0	0
Transfers into level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Closing Balance	(3,657)	(4,991)	(3,657)	(4,991)
Level 3 | Contingent Payment Arrangement
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation
Opening Balance	(14)	(24)	(15)	(25)
Income (loss) as:
Net investment income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Investment gains (losses), net	0	0	0	0
Net derivative gains (losses)	0	0	0	0
Subtotal	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Purchases	0	0	0	0
Sales	0	0	0	0
Settlements	1	0	2	1
Activity related to consolidated VIEs	0	0	0	0
Transfers into level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Closing Balance	$ (13)	$ (24)	$ (13)	$ (24)

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT79

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Long-term Debt Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	May 04, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Apr. 20, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 4,407,000,000		$ 552,000,000
Three Year Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term		3 years
Senior Notes | Senior Notes (3.90%, due 2023)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 800,000,000
Long-term debt			$ 793,000,000		0
Debt instrument, stated percentage			3.90%	3.90%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes (4.35%, due 2028)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 1,500,000,000
Long-term debt			$ 1,485,000,000		0
Debt instrument, stated percentage			4.35%	4.35%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes (5.00%, due 2048)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 1,500,000,000
Long-term debt			$ 1,480,000,000		0
Debt instrument, stated percentage			5.00%	5.00%
Senior Debentures
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 349,000,000		$ 349,000,000
Debt instrument, stated percentage			7.00%
Senior Debentures | Three Year Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Undrawn balance	$ 200,000,000
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 500,000,000
Proceeds from unsecured debt	$ 300,000,000
Term loan facility | Three Year Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 500,000,000
Debt instrument, term			3 years

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Fair80

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Fair Value Assets Unrealized Gains Losses By Category For Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Still Held (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Investment Gains (Losses), Net	$ (22)	$ 4	$ 80	$ (20)
Level 3 | Corporate
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Net Derivative Gains (losses)	1	(1)	1	(1)
OCI	7	(52)	(14)	(7)
Level 3 | States and political subdivisions
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Net Derivative Gains (losses)	0	0	0	0
OCI	0	0	(1)	0
Level 3 | Commercial mortgage-backed
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Net Derivative Gains (losses)	0	4	0	(19)
OCI	0	(6)	0	19
Level 3 | Asset-backed
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Net Derivative Gains (losses)	0	15	0	15
OCI	(1)	(12)	(1)	(7)
Level 3 | GMIB reinsurance contract asset
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Net Derivative Gains (losses)	0	0	0	0
OCI	0	0	0	0
Level 3 | Separate Accounts’ assets
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Net Derivative Gains (losses)	6	(10)	13	0
OCI	$ 0	$ 0	0	0
Assets and Liabilities Still Held | Level 3 | Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Investment Gains (Losses), Net			13	18
Net Derivative Gains (losses)			631	1,110
OCI			(15)	5
Assets and Liabilities Still Held | Level 3 | Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Investment Gains (Losses), Net			0	0
Net Derivative Gains (losses)			0	0
OCI			(15)	5
Assets and Liabilities Still Held | Level 3 | Corporate
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Investment Gains (Losses), Net			0	0
Net Derivative Gains (losses)			0	0
OCI			(15)	(6)
Assets and Liabilities Still Held | Level 3 | States and political subdivisions
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Investment Gains (Losses), Net			0
Net Derivative Gains (losses)			0
OCI			(1)
Assets and Liabilities Still Held | Level 3 | Commercial mortgage-backed
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Investment Gains (Losses), Net				0
Net Derivative Gains (losses)				0
OCI				18
Assets and Liabilities Still Held | Level 3 | Asset-backed
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Investment Gains (Losses), Net			0	0
Net Derivative Gains (losses)			0	0
OCI			1	(7)
Assets and Liabilities Still Held | Level 3 | GMIB reinsurance contract asset
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Investment Gains (Losses), Net			0	0
Net Derivative Gains (losses)			(251)	367
OCI			0	0
Assets and Liabilities Still Held | Level 3 | Separate Accounts’ assets
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Investment Gains (Losses), Net			13	18
Net Derivative Gains (losses)			0	0
OCI			0	0
Assets and Liabilities Still Held | Level 3 | GMxB derivative features' liability
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Investment Gains (Losses), Net			0	0
Net Derivative Gains (losses)			882	743
OCI			$ 0	$ 0

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT81

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Credit Facility Narrative (Details) $ in Millions, € in Billions	1 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	May 14, 2018USD ($)	May 14, 2018EUR (€)	Apr. 30, 2018USD ($)	Apr. 25, 2018USD ($)
Revolving Credit Facility | JP Morgan
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity					$ 250
Revolving Credit Facility | Major European Lending Institutions
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity						€ 1.6		$ 1,500
Credit Facility | Citi
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity					300
Credit Facility | Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity					300
Credit Facility | Various Lending Institutions
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity					$ 1,300
AB Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 200
Borrowing				$ 75
Interest rate at period end				2.40%
Average outstanding amount			$ 18	$ 21
Interest rate			2.60%	2.00%
AB Committed Unsecured Senior Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 1,000
Holdings Three-Year Delayed Draw Term Loan
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 3,900
Debt instrument, term	3 years		2 years
Holdings Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		1,500	$ 1,929				$ 1,500
Holdings Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 2,500	$ 2,500
Debt instrument, term		5 years	5 years
Bilateral Letter Of Credit Facilities | Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 1,900
Bilateral Letter Of Credit Facilities | Letter of Credit | JP Morgan
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		150
Bilateral Letter Of Credit Facilities | Letter of Credit | Citi
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		175
Bilateral Letter Of Credit Facilities | Letter of Credit | Barclays
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		150
Bilateral Letter Of Credit Facilities | Letter of Credit | HSBC
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		150
Bilateral Letter Of Credit Facilities | Letter of Credit | CACIB
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		400
Bilateral Letter Of Credit Facilities | Letter of Credit | Helaba
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		300
Bilateral Letter Of Credit Facilities | Letter of Credit | Commerzbank
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		325
Bilateral Letter Of Credit Facilities | Letter of Credit | Natixis
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 250
ACS Life | Holdings Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Remaining capacity at termination							125
AXA Equitable Life | Holdings Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Remaining capacity at termination							$ 800
AXA Arizona | Letter of Credit | Commerzbank
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 700
AXA Arizona | Letter of Credit | Citibank Europe Plc [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			2,450
AXA Arizona | Letter of Credit | JP Morgan Europe Limits [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 200

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Fair82

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information (Details) - Level 3 $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Corporate | Matrix pricing model
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Assets	$ 31	$ 53
Corporate | Matrix pricing model | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Spread over industry yield curve (bps)	0.0075	0
Corporate | Matrix pricing model | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Spread over industry yield curve (bps)	0.0565	565
Corporate | Matrix pricing model | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Spread over industry yield curve (bps)	0.0188	125
Corporate | Market comparable companies
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Assets	$ 757	$ 789
Other equity investments | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Assets	$ 38	$ 38
Discount years	12 years	12 years
Separate Accounts’ assets | Third party appraisal
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Assets	$ 339	$ 326
Separate Accounts’ assets | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Assets	$ 1	$ 1
Spread over industry yield curve (bps)	0.0228	243
GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Assets	$ 1,636	$ 1,894
GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Liabilities	3,418	4,056
Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Liabilities	158	194
GWBL/GMWB | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Liabilities	119	130
GIB | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Liabilities	(41)	(27)
GMAB | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Liabilities	3	5
Corporate
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Assets	1,160	1,150	$ 1,253	$ 1,089	$ 1,025	$ 857
Other equity investments
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Assets	111	99	110	93	74	88
Separate Accounts’ assets
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Assets	361	349	357	334	325	313
GMIB reinsurance contract asset
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Assets	$ 1,636	$ 1,894	$ 1,734	$ 2,091	$ 1,659	$ 1,735
Measurement Input, EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Corporate | Market comparable companies | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	4.8	5.3
Measurement Input, EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Corporate | Market comparable companies | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	33	27.9
Measurement Input, EBITDA Multiple [Member] | Corporate | Market comparable companies | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	13	12.9
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Corporate | Market comparable companies | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	0.072	0.072
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Corporate | Market comparable companies | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	0.165	0.170
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Corporate | Market comparable companies | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	0.111	0.111
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Other equity investments | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	0.100	0.100
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Separate Accounts’ assets | Third party appraisal
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.065	0.066
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Separate Accounts’ assets | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.048	0.04409
Measurement Input, Cash Flow Multiples [Member] | Corporate | Market comparable companies | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	9	9
Measurement Input, Cash Flow Multiples [Member] | Corporate | Market comparable companies | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	17.7	17.7
Measurement Input, Cash Flow Multiples [Member] | Corporate | Market comparable companies | Weighted Average
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	13.1	13.1
Measurement Input, Revenue Multiple [Member] | Other equity investments | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input	10.8	10.8
Measurement Input, Cap Rate [Member] | Separate Accounts’ assets | Third party appraisal
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.045	0.046
Measurement Input, Exit Capitalization Rate [Member] | Separate Accounts’ assets | Third party appraisal
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.056	0.056
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.010	0.010
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.063	0.063
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.008	0.008
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.262	0.262
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.011	0.011
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.133	0.133
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | GWBL/GMWB | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.005	0.009
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | GWBL/GMWB | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.057	0.057
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | GIB | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.005	0.009
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | GIB | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.057	0.057
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | GMAB | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.005	0.005
Measurement Input, Lapse Rate [Member] | GMAB | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.110	0.110
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate [Member] | GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0	0
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate [Member] | GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.080	0.080
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate [Member] | GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0	0
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate [Member] | GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.124	0.124
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.007	0.007
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.222	0.222
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate [Member] | GWBL/GMWB | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0	0
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate [Member] | GWBL/GMWB | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.070	0.070
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate [Member] | GIB | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0	0
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate [Member] | GIB | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.08	0.070
Measurement Input, Utilization Rate [Member] | GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0	0
Measurement Input, Utilization Rate [Member] | GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.160	0.160
Measurement Input, Utilization Rate [Member] | GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0	0
Measurement Input, Utilization Rate [Member] | GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.160	0.160
Measurement Input, Utilization Rate [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0	0
Measurement Input, Utilization Rate [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.30	0.30
Measurement Input, Utilization Rate [Member] | GWBL/GMWB | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	1	1
Measurement Input, Utilization Rate [Member] | GIB | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0	0
Measurement Input, Utilization Rate [Member] | GIB | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.16	0.160
Measurement Input, Non Performance [Member] | GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.0005	0.0005
Measurement Input, Non Performance [Member] | GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.0010	0.0010
Measurement Input, Non Performance [Member] | GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.010	0.010
Measurement Input, Non Performance [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.014	0.013
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.0882	0.099
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | GMIB reinsurance contract asset | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Asset, Measurement Input	0.3151	0.309
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.200	0.200
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.0882	0.099
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.3151	0.309
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | GWBL/GMWB | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.0882	0.099
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | GWBL/GMWB | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.3151	0.309
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | GIB | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.0882	0.099
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | GIB | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.3151	0.309
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | GMAB | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.0882	0.099
Measurement Input, Equity Volatility [Member] | GMAB | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.3151	0.309
Measurement Input, Forfeiture Rate [Member] | GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.0055	0.0055
Measurement Input, Forfeiture Rate [Member] | GMIBNLG | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.021	0.021
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate Two [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow | Minimum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	0.013	0.013
Measurement Input, Withdrawal Rate Two [Member] | Assumed GMIB Reinsurance Contracts | Discounted cash flow | Maximum
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Servicing Liability, Measurement Input	1	1

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Fair83

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - Fair Value Disclosure Financial Instruments Not Carried At Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Mortgage loans on real estate	$ 11,808	$ 10,952
Loans to affiliates	0	1,230	$ 1,234	$ 1,235
Policyholders’ liabilities: Investment contracts	48,849	47,171
Loans from affiliates	0	3,622
Policy loans	3,739	3,819
Separate Account Liabilities	122,967	124,552
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Mortgage loans on real estate	11,808	10,952
Loans to affiliates	0	1,230
Policyholders’ liabilities: Investment contracts	2,202	2,224
FHLBNY Funding Agreements	3,013	3,014
Short term and long-term debt	4,922	2,408
Loans from affiliates	0	3,622
Policy loans	3,739	3,819
Separate Account Liabilities	7,968	7,537
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Mortgage loans on real estate	11,552	10,912
Loans to affiliates	0	1,230
Policyholders’ liabilities: Investment contracts	2,245	2,329
FHLBNY Funding Agreements	2,937	3,020
Short term and long-term debt	4,786	2,500
Loans from affiliates	0	3,622
Policy loans	4,264	4,754
Separate Account Liabilities	7,968	7,537
Fair Value | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Mortgage loans on real estate	0	0
Loans to affiliates	0	0
Policyholders’ liabilities: Investment contracts	0	0
FHLBNY Funding Agreements	0	0
Short term and long-term debt	0	0
Loans from affiliates	0	0
Policy loans	0	0
Separate Account Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Mortgage loans on real estate	0	0
Loans to affiliates	0	1,230
Policyholders’ liabilities: Investment contracts	0	0
FHLBNY Funding Agreements	2,937	3,020
Short term and long-term debt	4,786	2,500
Loans from affiliates	0	3,622
Policy loans	0	0
Separate Account Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value | Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Mortgage loans on real estate	11,552	10,912
Loans to affiliates	0	0
Policyholders’ liabilities: Investment contracts	2,245	2,329
FHLBNY Funding Agreements	0	0
Short term and long-term debt	0	0
Loans from affiliates	0	0
Policy loans	4,264	4,754
Separate Account Liabilities	$ 7,968	$ 7,537

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Details)

REVENUE RECOGNITION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Total investment management and service fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,068	$ 988	$ 2,118	$ 1,938
Investment management, advisory and service fees: Base fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	720	670	1,444	1,313
Investment management, advisory and service fees: Performance-based fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	35	15	41	21
Research services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	107	109	221	222
Distribution services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	183	171	363	337
Other revenues: Shareholder services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	18	19	38	37
Other revenues: Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	5	4	11	8
Other income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 122	$ 103	$ 234	$ 204

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Narrat

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Narrative (Details)	Mar. 13, 2018USD ($)contract	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Routine lump-sum distributions		$ 6,000,000
Remeasurement loss on plan assets and obligation		2,000,000
Qualified plan | Defined contribution plan | AXA Equitable 401(k) Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expenses recognized		6,000,000	$ 6,000,000	$ 15,000,000	$ 13,000,000
Qualified plan | Pension plan | MONY Life Retirement Income Security Plan for Employees and the AXA Equitable QP
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of single premium, non-participating group annuity contracts purchased | contract	2
Plans' obligations to retirees transferred	$ 254,000,000
Plans' obligations to retirees transferred (as a percent)	10.00%
Pre-tax settlement loss	$ 100,000,000
Qualified plan | AB | Pension plan | Profit Sharing Plan for Employees of AB
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash contribution				5,000,000
Minimum contribution required to be made in 2018		$ 0		$ 0

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Compon

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Components of certain benefit costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Net Periodic Pension Expense
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 2	$ 2	$ 4	$ 5
Interest cost	25	27	50	53
Expected return on assets	(39)	(44)	(84)	(87)
Net amortization	23	32	52	64
Partial settlement	1	0	101	0
Total	12	17	123	35
Net Postretirement Benefits Costs
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1	1	1	1
Interest cost	4	4	8	8
Net amortization	(2)	1	0	3
Total	3	6	9	12
Net Postemployment Benefits Costs
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0	1	1
Interest cost	0	0	0	0
Net amortization	0	0	0	0
Total	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1	$ 1

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROG87

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS - Schedule of Compensation Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs	$ 4.8	$ 42.9	$ 16.5	$ 56.5
Performance Shares(1)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs	4.3	28.3	4.4	34
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs	0.4	0.8	0.5	0.8
Restricted Unit Awards(2)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Reduction in expense			10.9
Restricted Unit Awards(2) | AB
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs	(2.3)	13.6	10.1	21.3
Other compensation plans | Parent Company
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs	$ 2.4	$ 0.2	$ 1.5	$ 0.4

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROG88

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Jun. 11, 2018	May 17, 2018	May 09, 2018	Apr. 06, 2018	Mar. 26, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 01, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs						$ 4.8	$ 42.9	$ 16.5	$ 56.5
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares to be Repurchased Next Year						29,000
Grants in period (in shares)	1,000,000
Repurchase of AB Holding units								$ 19	$ 128
Non-officer Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs						$ 0.6
Shares issued (in shares)		30,000
Exercise price (in usd per share)		$ 21.68
AB
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchased AB Holding Units to help fund anticipated obligations under its incentive compensation award program shares (in shares)						1,200,000	4,300,000	1,200,000	5,700,000
Repurchase of AB Holding units						$ 33	$ 97	$ 35	$ 128
Open market purchase (in shares)							3,700,000		4,900,000
Open market purchase							$ 82		$ 110
Restricted holding unit awards granted to employees (in shares)								500,000	500,000
Restricted holding unit awards granted to employees								$ 8	$ 9
AB | Employees and eligible Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted holding unit awards granted to employees (in shares)								2,400,000	2,000,000
Performance Shares(1)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period (in shares)		400,000
Compensation costs						4.3	28.3	$ 4.4	$ 34
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation cost not yet recognized						4.8		4.8
Compensation costs						$ 0.4	$ 0.8	$ 0.5	$ 0.8
Grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share)	$ 21.34
Exercise price	$ 4.61
Expected volatility rate								25.40%
Expected term								5 years 8 months 12 days
Expected dividend rate								2.44%
Risk free rate								2.83%
Vesting period								3 years
AXA Performance Share Plan 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share distributions				$ 6	$ 21
Share distributions (in shares)				226,000	789,000
Omnibus Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards authorized (in shares)						5,882,352		5,882,352
Transaction Incentive Grant Awards | RSU Service Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage								50.00%
Vesting period								2 years
Transaction Incentive Grant Awards | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period (in shares)			700,000
Compensation cost not yet recognized						$ 3		$ 3
Vesting percentage								50.00%
Requisite service period								5 years
Transaction Incentive Grant Awards | RSU Performance Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage								50.00%
All-Employee Award | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognition period for compensation costs								6 months
Granted in period (in shares)			400,000
Individual basis grants during period (in shares)			50
Compensation cost not yet recognized						7.1		$ 7.1
Compensation costs						2.1
Annual Awards 2018 | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period (in shares)		1,300,000
Share price (in usd per share)										$ 21.68
Compensation cost not yet recognized						27.4		$ 27.4
Compensation costs						3.1
Vesting period								3 years
Annual Awards 2018 | Cash-settled RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period (in shares)		500,000
TSR Performance Share Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share price (in usd per share)		$ 23.17
TSR Performance Share Plan | Performance Shares(1)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation cost not yet recognized						4.8		$ 4.8
Compensation costs						0.1
June 2018 Grant | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs						0.2
Period One | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage								33.33%
Period One | Annual Awards 2018 | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage								33.33%
Period Two | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage								33.33%
Period Two | Transaction Incentive Grant Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value						7.2		$ 7.2
Period Two | Transaction Incentive Grant Awards | RSU Service Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period (in shares)			360,750
Period Two | Annual Awards 2018 | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage								33.33%
Period Three | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage								33.33%
Period Three | Transaction Incentive Grant Awards | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs						0.9
Period Three | Transaction Incentive Grant Awards | RSU Performance Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period (in shares)			180,375
Compensation cost not yet recognized						$ 3.6		$ 3.6
Grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share)			$ 16.47
Period Three | Annual Awards 2018 | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage								33.33%
Minimum | Performance Shares(1)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Potential shares earned, percent								0.00%
Minimum | Transaction Incentive Grant Awards | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share price growth rate								130.00%
Minimum | Transaction Incentive Grant Awards | RSU Performance Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period								2 years
Maximum | Performance Shares(1)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Potential shares earned, percent								200.00%
Maximum | Transaction Incentive Grant Awards | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share price growth rate								150.00%
Maximum | Transaction Incentive Grant Awards | RSU Performance Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period								5 years
IPO
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share price (in usd per share)			$ 20

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Impairment of non-deductible goodwill		$ 129
Tax benefit from IRS audit	$ 218

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions

May 07, 2018USD ($)

Apr. 23, 2018USD ($)shares

Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)joint_venture

Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)

Oct. 31, 2017

Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)

Oct. 31, 2012USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2010USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)

Oct. 31, 2012EUR (€)

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2008USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2007USD ($)

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Seller's burden

90.00%

Buyer's burden

10.00%

Responsible party's burden

100.00%

Loans from affiliates

$ 3,622

$ 0

Repayment of loans from affiliates

3,000

$ 56

Increase in capital in excess of par

$ 17

Increase in taxes payable

$ 174

Balance paid in cash

8

0

Increase in cash

$ 2,019

$ 533

Number of real estate joint ventures sold | joint_venture

2

Proceeds from sales of business, affiliate and productive assets

$ 143

Gain (loss) on disposition of joint venture

(0.2)

Reduction in long term debt due to sale of joint venture

203

AXA Financial

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Economic interest in subsidiary (as a percent)

100.00%

Consolidation, less than wholly owned subsidiary, additional interest issued to parent (as a percent)

0.50%

Capital contribution

66

AXA Holdings

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Consolidation, less than wholly owned subsidiary, parent ownership interest after additional interest issued

78.99%

AXA-IM Holding U.S., Inc.

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Ownership percentage after initial public offering (as a percent)

100.00%

Consolidation, less than wholly owned subsidiary, purchase of interest by parent, shares (in shares) | shares

41,934,582

Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Purchase of Interest by Parent

$ 1,113

AB

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Consolidation, less than wholly owned subsidiary, purchase of interest by parent, shares (in shares) | shares

8,160,000

Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Purchase of Interest by Parent

$ 217

Economic interest in subsidiary (as a percent)

64.70%

64.70%

46.70%

AXA Venture Partners SAS

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Economic interest in subsidiary (as a percent)

30.30%

Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries

$ 2.6

Note Maturity October 2017 | AXA Financial

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Loans from affiliates

$ 391

€ 300

Note Maturity December 18, 2024 [Member] | AXA Financial

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Loans from affiliates

$ 2,727

Repayment of loans from affiliates

$ 520

$ 1,200

Note Maturity June 2018 | AXA Holdings

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Loans from affiliates

622

$ 630

Note Maturity September 2012 | AXA Holdings

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Loans from affiliates

$ 700

$ 700

Debt instrument, stated percentage

5.70%

5.40%

Repayments of Notes Payable

50

Repayment of loans from affiliates

$ 366

Note Maturity December 2020, One | AXA Financial

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Loans from affiliates

$ 500

Debt instrument, stated percentage

5.40%

Repayments of Notes Payable

$ 150

$ 300

Note Maturity December 2020, One | AXA Holdings

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Loans from affiliates

$ 242

Debt instrument, stated percentage

4.75%

Related party transaction mortgage note payable, interest rate (as a percent)

1.44%

Note Maturity March 20, 2020 | AXA Financial

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

1.20%

Loans from affiliates

$ 770

Note Maturity December 2020, Two | AXA Holdings

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Loans from affiliates

$ 145

Note Maturity December 2028 | AXA Holdings

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Loans from affiliates

$ 145

Related party transaction mortgage note payable, interest rate (as a percent)

4.75%

$100 Million Loan | AXA Holdings

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Loans from affiliates

$ 100

Debt instrument, stated percentage

1.86%

$10 Million Loan | AXA Holdings

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Loans from affiliates

$ 10

Debt instrument, stated percentage

1.76%

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Note Maturity October 2017 | AXA Financial

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Related party transaction mortgage note payable, interest rate (as a percent)

1.15%

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Note Maturity October 2017 | Interest Rate Swap | AXA Financial

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Related party transaction mortgage note payable, interest rate (as a percent)

1.475%

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Note Maturity March 2018 | AXA Financial

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Related party transaction mortgage note payable, interest rate (as a percent)

0.06%

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Note Maturity March 2018 | Minimum | AXA Financial

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Related party transaction mortgage note payable, interest rate (as a percent)

0.00%

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Note Maturity June 2018 | AXA Holdings

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Related party transaction mortgage note payable, interest rate (as a percent)

0.439%

3-Month LIBOR | Note Maturity December 18, 2024 [Member] | AXA Financial

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

1.06%

Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Facility

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

1,500

Noncontrolling Interest

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Purchase of AB Units by Holdings

$ (1,521)

$ 0

AXA CS

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Increase in capital in excess of par

630

Decrease in loans from affiliates

622

Increase in cash

$ 8

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI91

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Cumulative Gains (Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 14,863	$ 16,582	$ 15,435	$ 15,438
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(1,348)			(389)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(478)			675
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(49)			(52)
Defined benefit pension plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(821)			(1,012)
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	38			56
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$ (1,310)	$ (108)	$ (330)	$ (333)	$ (921)

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI92

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Components of OCI, Net of Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification adjustment	$ (349)	$ 431	$ (1,308)	$ 535	$ 539
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(356)	466	(1,188)	603	631
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(8)	17	(14)	25
Foreign currency translation adjustments
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, net of tax	(8)	17	(14)	25
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, current period, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(8)	17
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, net of tax	(397)	395	(1,620)	550
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, current period, net of tax	16	35	(70)	12
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
Adjustments for policyholders’ liabilities, DAC, insurance liability loss recognition and other	32	1	382	(27)
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification adjustment	(349)	431	(1,308)	535
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(381)	430	(1,690)	562
Reclassification from AOCI, current period, tax	4	(19)	19	6
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax			(255)	56
Amortization of net prior service cost included in net periodic cost
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, current period, net of tax	1	18	134	43
Defined benefit pension plans
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	1	18	134	43
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax			35	12
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(8)	(8)	(14)	(15)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	$ (364)	$ 458	$ (1,202)	$ 588	$ 591

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIA93

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	May 04, 2018	Feb. 29, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Unaccrued amounts of reasonably possible range of losses				$ 90,000,000
Equity financing arrangements with limited partnerships				820,000,000
Equity financing arrangements with affiliates				280,000,000
Mortgage loans on real estate				599,000,000
Letter of Credit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 1,500,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity				$ 1,500,000,000
Two Year Term Loan | Unsecured Debt
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 3,900,000,000	$ 3,900,000,000
Remaining capacity at termination		$ 200,000,000
Debt instrument, term		2 years	2 years
Holdings Three-Year Delayed Draw Term Loan
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Proceeds from lines of credit	$ 300,000,000
Debt instrument, term	3 years			2 years
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 3,900,000,000
Three Year Term Loan
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term			3 years
Three Year Term Loan | Unsecured Debt
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 500,000,000
Remaining capacity at termination					$ 200,000,000
Holdings Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 2,500,000,000
Debt instrument, term			5 years	5 years
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 2,500,000,000	$ 2,500,000,000
Holdings Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility | EQ AZ
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity				1,900,000,000
Holdings Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 1,500,000,000	$ 1,500,000,000	$ 1,929,000,000
Holdings Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit | ACS Life
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remaining capacity at termination		125,000,000
Holdings Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit | AXA Equitable Life
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remaining capacity at termination		$ 800,000,000
Brach Family Foundation Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for future policy benefits, amount per policy						$ 1,000,000

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIA94

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Restructuring (Details) - AXA - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 23	$ 22
Additions	6	17
Cash payments	(4)	(14)
Other reductions	0	(2)
Balance, end of Year	25	23
Leases
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	165	170
Additions	0	29
Deferred rent	13	10
Cash payments	(32)	(48)
Interest accretion	7	4
Balance, end of Year	$ 153	$ 165

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIA95

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Obligation Under Funding Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding balance at end of period	$ 3,000	$ 3,000
Issued during the period	3,000	6,762
Repaid during the period	3,000	6,000
FHLBNY Short-Term Funding Agreements Maturing in Less than One Month
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding balance at end of period	500	500
Issued during the period	3,000	6,000
Repaid during the period	3,000	6,000
FHLBNY Long-Term Funding Agreements Maturing in Less than Four Years
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding balance at end of period	1,526	1,244
Issued during the period	0	324
Repaid during the period	0	0
FHLBNY Long-Term Funding Agreements Maturing in Less than Five Years
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding balance at end of period	193	377
Issued during the period	0	303
Repaid during the period	0	0
FHLBNY Long-Term Funding Agreements Maturing in Greater than Five Years
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding balance at end of period	781	879
Issued during the period	0	135
Repaid during the period	0	0
FHLBNY Long-Term Funding Agreements
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding balance at end of period	2,500	2,500
Issued during the period	0	762
Repaid during the period	$ 0	$ 0

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION -

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)segmentclient_channel	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment			4
Number of main client channels | client_channel			3
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	$ 158	$ 608	$ 326	$ 318	$ 312
Adjustments related to:
Goodwill impairment			0	369
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings	506	399	970	703
Interest expense	60	38	106	73
Adjustments
Adjustments related to:
Variable annuity product features	(280)	40	(492)	(251)
Investment (gains) losses	22	(4)	(80)	20
Goodwill impairment	0	0	0	369
Net actuarial (gains) losses related to pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	(27)	(33)	(158)	(67)
Other adjustments	(89)	(26)	(179)	(5)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to above adjustments	(81)	(7)	(144)	(242)
Non-recurring tax items	11	(217)	39	(85)
Operating Segments | Individual Retirement
Adjustments related to:
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings	399	308	759	510
Operating Segments | Group Retirement
Adjustments related to:
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings	78	48	154	107
Operating Segments | Investment Management and Research
Adjustments related to:
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings	97	61	178	93
Operating Segments | Protection Solutions
Adjustments related to:
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings	24	16	47	55
Corporate and Other
Adjustments related to:
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings	(92)	(34)	(168)	(62)
Interest expense	$ 58	$ 102	$ 32	$ 63

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION 97

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 60	$ 38	$ 106	$ 73
Total revenues	2,962	3,882	5,797	6,712	$ 9,485	$ 12,401	$ 11,801
Adjustments related to:
Investment expenses	19	9	38	29
Operating Segments | Individual Retirement
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,082	1,041	1,811	2,060
Operating Segments | Group Retirement
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	245	210	483	437
Operating Segments | Investment Management and Research
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	842	772	1,751	1,515
Operating Segments | Protection Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	800	743	1,609	1,532
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest expense	58	102	32	63
Total revenues	293	339	581	677
Adjustments
Adjustments related to:
Variable annuity product features	(249)	757	(446)	470
Gain (Loss) On Investments, Adjustments	(22)	4	80	(20)
Other adjustments to segment revenues	(29)	16	(72)	41
Intersegment Eliminations
Adjustments related to:
Investment expenses	18	36	14	31
Investment management and other fees
Adjustments related to:
Revenues	107	109	221	222
Investment management and other fees | Intersegment Eliminations
Adjustments related to:
Revenues	$ 25	$ 50	$ 21	$ 45

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION 98

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 231,012	$ 235,648
Operating Segments | Individual Retirement
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	109,376	121,723
Operating Segments | Group Retirement
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	43,057	38,578
Operating Segments | Investment Management and Research
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	9,946	10,057
Operating Segments | Protection Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	46,836	43,169
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 21,797	22,121
As Previously Reported | Operating Segments | Investment Management and Research
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets		8,297
As Previously Reported | Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets		$ 23,881

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Reconcilia

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Reconciliation of Numerator (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings common shareholders:
Net income (loss)	$ 158	$ 608	$ 326	$ 318	$ 312
Less: Incremental dilution from AB	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) attributable to Holdings common shareholders (diluted):	$ 158	$ 608	$ 326	$ 318

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Weighted A

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Weighted Average Shares (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	561	561	561	561
Effect of dilutive securities, employee stock awards (in shares)	0.1	0	0.1	0
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	561.1	561	561.1	561

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic and

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 1.08	$ 0.58	$ 0.57
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 1.08	$ 0.58	$ 0.57

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Narrative

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Narrative (Details) shares in Millions	Apr. 24, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018shares	Jun. 30, 2018shares
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)		3.7	3.8
Stock split ratio	459.4752645

REVISION OF PRIOR PERIOD FIN103

REVISION OF PRIOR PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018		Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018		Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017		Dec. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Deferred policy acquisition costs	$ 6,346		$ 6,101	$ 6,346		$ 6,101	$ 6,114	$ 5,969
Loans to affiliates	0		1,235	0		1,235	1,234	1,230
GMIB reinsurance contract asset, at fair value	1,636		2,093	1,636		2,093	2,011	1,894
Current and deferred tax assets	47		298	47		298	266	67
Other assets	3,025	[1]	2,620	3,025	[1]	2,620	2,628	2,510	[1]
Total Assets	231,012		226,689	231,012		226,689	230,940	235,648
LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities	29,351		31,029	29,351		31,029	31,080	30,299
Total Liabilities	216,003		210,890	216,003		210,890	215,065	218,440
Equity [Abstract]
Capital in excess of par value	2,067		955	2,067		955	998	1,298
Retained earnings	12,613		11,757	12,613		11,757	11,751	12,289
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,310)		(333)	(1,310)		(333)	(330)	(108)
Total equity attributable to Holdings	13,376		12,385	13,376		12,385	12,425	13,485
Noncontrolling interest	1,487		3,053	1,487		3,053	3,010	3,097
Revenues:
Policy charges and fee income	987		935	1,959		1,891	2,861
Premiums	275		277	554		558	825
Net derivative investment gains (loss)	(73)		729	(354)		494	128	115		$ (1,843)
Total revenues	2,962		3,882	5,797		6,712	9,485	12,401		11,801
Benefits and other deductions:
Policyholders’ benefits	920		1,741	1,528		2,834	3,924
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	268		242	539		488	743	995		970
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(1)		(113)	14		(168)	(156)
Total benefits and other deductions	2,648		3,268	5,113		6,265	9,026	11,087		9,747
Income (loss) from operations, before income taxes	314		614	684		447	459
Income tax (expense) benefit	(59)		84	(138)		54	132
Net income (loss)	255		698	546		501	591
Less: net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(97)		(90)	(220)		(183)	(279)
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings	158		608	326		318	312
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification adjustment	(349)		431	(1,308)		535	539
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(356)		466	(1,188)		603	631
Comprehensive income (loss)	(101)		1,164	(642)		1,104	1,222
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(105)		(98)	(234)		(198)	(297)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings	(206)		1,066	(876)		906	925
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year				16,582
End of year	14,863		15,438	14,863		15,438	15,435	16,582
Cash flow from operating activities:
Policy charges and fee income	(987)		(935)	(1,959)		(1,891)	(2,861)
(Income) loss related to derivative instruments	73		(729)	354		(494)	(128)	(115)		1,843
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	268		242	539		488	743	995		970
Future policy benefits				(171)		1,516	1,611
Deferred policy acquisition costs				14		(168)	(156)
Current and deferred income taxes				224		123	466
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities				(314)		666		1,021		(236)
As Previously Reported
ASSETS
Deferred policy acquisition costs			5,906			5,906	5,933
Loans to affiliates			1,257			1,257	1,245
GMIB reinsurance contract asset, at fair value			2,091			2,091	2,011
Current and deferred tax assets			362			362	339
Other assets			2,606			2,606	2,610
Total Assets			226,564			226,564	230,825
LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities			31,113			31,113	31,179
Total Liabilities			210,974			210,974	215,164
Equity [Abstract]
Capital in excess of par value			964			964	1,007
Retained earnings			11,558			11,558	11,548
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(350)			(350)	(350)
Total equity attributable to Holdings			12,178			12,178	12,211
Noncontrolling interest			3,051			3,051	3,010
Revenues:
Policy charges and fee income						1,888	2,853
Premiums						542	805
Net derivative investment gains (loss)						524	166	228		(1,722)
Total revenues						6,723	9,495	12,514		11,922
Benefits and other deductions:
Policyholders’ benefits						2,821	3,909
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances						526	794	1,108		1,091
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs						(43)	(31)
Total benefits and other deductions						6,415	9,187	11,200		9,868
Income (loss) from operations, before income taxes						308	308
Income tax (expense) benefit						77	163
Net income (loss)						385	471
Less: net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest						(183)	(279)
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings						202	192
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification adjustment						540	519
Other comprehensive income (loss)						608	611
Comprehensive income (loss)						993	1,082
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest						(198)	(297)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings						795	785
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
End of year			15,229			15,229	15,221
Cash flow from operating activities:
Policy charges and fee income						(1,888)	(2,853)
(Income) loss related to derivative instruments						(524)	(166)	(228)		1,722
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances						526	794	1,108		1,091
Future policy benefits						1,519	1,616
Deferred policy acquisition costs						(43)	(31)
Current and deferred income taxes						100	435
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities								1,021		(236)
Impact of Revisions
ASSETS
Deferred policy acquisition costs			195			195	181
Loans to affiliates			(22)			(22)	(11)
GMIB reinsurance contract asset, at fair value			2			2	0
Current and deferred tax assets			(64)			(64)	(73)
Other assets			14			14	18
Total Assets			125			125	115
LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities			(84)			(84)
Total Liabilities			(84)			(84)	(99)
Equity [Abstract]
Capital in excess of par value			(9)			(9)	(9)
Retained earnings			199			199	203
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			17			17	20
Total equity attributable to Holdings			207			207	214
Noncontrolling interest			2			2	0
Revenues:
Policy charges and fee income						3	8
Premiums						16	20
Net derivative investment gains (loss)						(30)	(38)	(113)		(121)
Total revenues						(11)	(10)	(113)		(121)
Benefits and other deductions:
Policyholders’ benefits						13	15
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances						(38)	(51)	(113)		(121)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs						(125)	(125)
Total benefits and other deductions						(150)	(161)	(113)		(121)
Income (loss) from operations, before income taxes						139	151
Income tax (expense) benefit						(23)	(31)
Net income (loss)						116	120
Less: net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest						0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings						116	120
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification adjustment						(5)	20
Other comprehensive income (loss)						(5)	20
Comprehensive income (loss)						111	140
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest						0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings						111	140
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
End of year			209			209	214
Cash flow from operating activities:
Policy charges and fee income						(3)	(8)
(Income) loss related to derivative instruments						30	38	113		121
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances						(38)	(51)	(113)		(121)
Future policy benefits						(3)	(5)
Deferred policy acquisition costs						(125)	(125)
Current and deferred income taxes						23	31
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities								0		0
Parent
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
End of year	13,376		12,385	13,376		12,385	12,425
Parent | As Previously Reported
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
End of year			12,178			12,178	12,211
Parent | Impact of Revisions
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
End of year			207			207	214
Additional Paid-in Capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year				1,298		931	931	931
Other changes				57		24	67
End of year	2,067		955	2,067		955	998	1,298		931
Additional Paid-in Capital | As Previously Reported
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year						942	942	942
Other changes						22	65
End of year			964			964	1,007			942
Additional Paid-in Capital | Impact of Revisions
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year						(11)	(11)	(11)
Other changes						2	2
End of year			(9)			(9)	(9)			(11)
Retained Earnings
Benefits and other deductions:
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings				326		318	312
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year				12,289		11,439	11,439	11,439
End of year	12,613		11,757	12,613		11,757	11,751	12,289		11,439
Retained Earnings | As Previously Reported
Benefits and other deductions:
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings						202	192
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year						11,356	11,356	11,356
End of year			11,558			11,558	11,548			11,356
Retained Earnings | Impact of Revisions
Benefits and other deductions:
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings						116	120
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year						83	83	83
End of year			199			199	203			83
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings
Benefits and other deductions:
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(364)		458	(1,202)		588	591
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year				(108)		(921)	(921)	(921)
End of year	(1,310)		(333)	(1,310)		(333)	(330)	(108)		(921)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings | As Previously Reported
Benefits and other deductions:
Other comprehensive income (loss)						593	593
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year						(943)	(943)	(943)
End of year			(350)			(350)	(350)			(943)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings | Impact of Revisions
Benefits and other deductions:
Other comprehensive income (loss)						(5)	(2)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year						22	22	22
End of year			17			17	20			22
Noncontrolling Interest
Benefits and other deductions:
Other comprehensive income (loss)				14		15
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning of year				3,097		3,142	3,142	3,142
Other changes				(80)		(8)
End of year	$ 1,487		3,053	$ 1,487		3,053	3,010	$ 3,097		$ 3,142
Noncontrolling Interest | As Previously Reported
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
End of year			3,051			3,051	3,010
Noncontrolling Interest | Impact of Revisions
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
End of year			$ 2			$ 2	$ 0
[1]	See Note 2 for details of balances with variable interest entities.

REVISION OF PRIOR PERIOD FIN104

REVISION OF PRIOR PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Apr. 24, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Stock split ratio	459.4752645
Misclassification errors		$ 34	$ 44

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details)

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - Subsequent Event $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Aug. 10, 2018USD ($)$ / shares
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.13
Share repurchase plan, authorized amount | $	$ 500