Equitable Financial Life Insurance 10-Q 6 Nov 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Nov. 06, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Registrant Name	AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE CO
Entity Central Index Key	727,920
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding		2,000,000

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value	$ 32,475	$ 33,034
Mortgage loans on real estate	6,811	6,463
Policy loans	3,398	3,408
Other equity investments	1,516	1,757
Trading securities, at fair value	6,315	5,143
Other invested assets	1,606	1,978
Total investments	52,121	51,783
Cash and cash equivalents	4,276	2,716
Cash and securities segregated, at fair value	382	476
Broker-dealer related receivables	1,888	1,899
Securities purchased under agreements to resell	224	0
Deferred policy acquisition costs	4,359	4,271
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	3,740	3,762
Amounts due from reinsurers	3,848	4,051
Loans to affiliates	1,087	1,087
Guaranteed minimum income benefit reinsurance contract asset, at fair value	12,214	10,711
Other assets	4,433	4,190
Separate Accounts' assets	104,609	111,059
Total Assets	193,181	196,005
LIABILITIES
Policyholders' account balances	32,408	31,848
Future policy benefits and other policyholders' liabilities	24,560	23,484
Broker-dealer related payables	573	551
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	1,882	950
Amounts due to reinsurers	65	74
Customers related payables	1,482	1,501
Short-term debt	557	689
Current and deferred income taxes	5,075	4,785
Other liabilities	3,079	2,939
Separate Accounts' liabilities	104,609	111,059
Total Liabilities	174,290	177,880
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 10 and 11)	0	0
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	13	17
AXA Equitable's equity:
Common stock, $1.25 par value; 2 million shares authorized, issued and outstanding	2	2
Capital in excess of par value	5,963	5,957
Retained earnings	10,105	8,809
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(78)	351
Total AXA Equitable's equity	15,992	15,119
Noncontrolling interest	2,886	2,989
Total Equity	18,878	18,108
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Equity	$ 193,181	$ 196,005

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Par

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Common Stock par value	$ 1.25	$ 1.25
Common Stock authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Common Stock issued	2,000,000	2,000,000
Common Stock outstanding	2,000,000	2,000,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
REVENUES
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee income	$ 937	$ 901	$ 2,747	$ 2,613
Premiums	111	121	372	389
Net investment income (loss):
Investment income (loss) from derivative instruments	915	295	337	982
Other Investment Income (Loss)	514	537	1,577	1,689
Total net investment income (loss)	1,429	832	1,914	2,671
Investment gains (losses), net:
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	(14)	(2)	(32)	(53)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Credit losses recognized in earnings (loss)	(14)	(2)	(32)	(53)
Other investment gains (losses), net	10	7	14	26
Total investment gains (losses), net	(4)	5	(18)	(27)
Commissions, fees and other income	978	994	2,983	2,921
Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset	2,263	901	1,503	2,417
Total revenues	5,714	3,754	9,501	10,984
BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Policyholders' benefits	1,251	915	2,793	2,521
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances	(5)	166	583	820
Compensation and benefits	422	415	1,355	1,311
Commissions	275	285	841	858
Distribution related payments	97	106	300	304
Amortization of deferred sales commissions	12	12	37	30
Interest expense	6	10	16	45
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	90	44	248	122
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(155)	(155)	(456)	(467)
Rent expense	42	40	122	123
Amortization of other intangible assets	7	7	21	20
Other operating costs and expenses	333	341	925	1,036
Total benefits and other deductions	2,375	2,186	6,785	6,723
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	3,339	1,568	2,716	4,261
Income tax (expense) benefit	(1,064)	(491)	(612)	(1,090)
Net earnings (loss)	2,275	1,077	2,104	3,171
Less: net (earnings) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(90)	(90)	(291)	(262)
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable	$ 2,185	$ 987	$ 1,813	$ 2,909

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net earnings (loss)	$ 2,275	$ 1,077	$ 2,104	$ 3,171
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(11)	(15)	(19)	(9)
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification adjustment	203	(64)	(478)	597
Changes in defined benefit plan related items not yet recognized in periodic benefit cost, net of reclassification adjustment	19	20	58	60
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	211	(59)	(439)	648
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,486	1,018	1,665	3,819
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(85)	(79)	(281)	(255)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable	$ 2,401	$ 939	$ 1,384	$ 3,564

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUI

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Parent [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Capital in excess of par value [Member]	Retained earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling interest [Member]
Beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2013			$ 2	$ 5,934	$ 5,205	$ (603)	$ 2,903
Deferred tax on dividend of AllianceBernstein Units				(26)
Net earnings (loss)	$ 3,171				2,909		262
Other Comprehensive Income	648					655	(7)
Repurchase of AllianceBernstein Holding units							(4)
Dividends and distributions					(430)		(306)
Other				17			22
Dividend of AllianceBernstein Units by AXA Equitable to AXA Financial							48
End of year at Sep. 30, 2014	16,581	$ 13,663	2	5,925	7,684	52	2,918
Beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2014	18,108		2	5,957	8,809	351	2,989
Deferred tax on dividend of AllianceBernstein Units				0
Net earnings (loss)	2,104				1,813		291
Other Comprehensive Income	(439)					(429)	(10)
Repurchase of AllianceBernstein Holding units							(68)
Dividends and distributions					(517)		(326)
Other				6			10
Dividend of AllianceBernstein Units by AXA Equitable to AXA Financial							0
End of year at Sep. 30, 2015	$ 18,878	$ 15,992	$ 2	$ 5,963	$ 10,105	$ (78)	$ 2,886

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net earnings (loss)	$ 2,104	$ 3,171
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: [Abstract]
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances	583	820
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee income	(2,747)	(2,613)
Net change in broker-dealer and customer related receivables/payables	(111)	(622)
(Income) loss related to derivative instruments	(337)	(982)
Change in reinsurance recoverable with affiliate	(59)	(97)
Investment (gains) losses, net	18	27
Change in segregated cash and securities, net	94	474
Change in deferred policy acquisition costs	(208)	(345)
Change in future policy benefits	1,105	784
Change in current and deferred income taxes	546	850
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses	344	152
Change in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset	(1,503)	(2,417)
Contribution to pension plans	0	(6)
Amortization of deferred compensation	8	15
Amortization of deferred sales commissions	37	30
Other depreciation and amortization	(19)	31
Amortization of reinsurance costs	92	210
Amortization of other intangibles	21	20
Other, net	65	91
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	33	(407)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Maturities and repayments of fixed maturities and mortgage loans on real estate	3,140	1,912
Sales of investments	1,063	687
Purchases of investments	(4,689)	(4,485)
Purchases of trading account securities	(10,501)	(4,742)
Sales and maturities of trading account securities	9,354	3,779
Cash settlements related to derivative instruments	850	764
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	0	(61)
Change in short-term investments	4	(5)
Investment in capitalized software, leasehold improvements and EDP equipment	(41)	(60)
Other net	31	(5)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(789)	(2,216)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Policyholders account balances deposits and transfers from Separate Accounts	3,442	3,914
Policyholders account balances withdrawals	(651)	(744)
Change in short-term financings	(128)	135
Repayment of loans from affiliates	0	(500)
Change in collateralized pledged assets	19	(10)
Change in collateralized pledged liabilities	(134)	99
Shareholder dividends paid	(517)	(382)
Repurchase of AllianceBernstein Holdings units	(100)	(5)
Distribution to non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	(326)	(306)
Increase (decrease) in Securities sold under agreement to repurchase	932	0
Change in securities sold under resale agreement	(224)	0
Other, net	12	2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,325	2,203
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(9)	(10)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	1,560	(430)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	2,716	2,283
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$ 4,276	$ 1,853

ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Organization [Abstract]
ORGANIZATION	AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 1) ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION The preparation of the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions (including normal, recurring accruals) that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contin gent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The accompanying unaudited interim consolid ated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary in the opinion of management for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position of AXA Equitable and its consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. A ll significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. These statements should be read in conjunction with the a udited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2014. The result s of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company’s economic interest in AllianceBernstein was 32.5 % and 32.2 %. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, AXA and its subsidiaries’ economic interest in AllianceBernstein was 63.4 % and 62.7 %. The terms “third quarter 2015” and “third quarter 2014” refer to the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The t erms “first nine months of 2015” and “first nine months of 2014” refer to the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Certain reclassifications have been made in the amounts presented for prior periods to conform those periods to the c urrent presentation .

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	2) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT CHANGES Accounting for Variable Annuities with GMDB and GMIB Features Future claims exposure on products with guaranteed minimum death benefit (“GMDB”) and guaranteed minimum income benefit (“GMIB”) features are sensitive to movements in the equity markets and interest rates. The Company has in place various hedging programs utilizing derivatives that are designed to mitigate the impact of movements in equity markets and interest rates. The accounting for these various hedging programs does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. As a result, changes in the value of the derivatives will be recognized in the period in which they occur while offsetting changes in reserves and deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) will be recognized over time in accordance with policies described in the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 , under “Policyholders’ Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits” and “DAC”. These differences in recognition contribute to earnings volatility. GMIB reinsurance contracts are used to cede to affiliated and non-affiliated reinsurers a portion of the exposure on variable annuity products that offer the GMIB feature. The GMIB reinsuran ce contracts are accounted for as derivatives and are reported at fair value. Gross reserves for GMIB are calculated on the basis of assumptions related to projected benefits and related contract charges over the lives of the contracts and therefore will not immediately reflect the offsetting impact on future claims exposure resulting from the same capital market and/or interest rate fluctuations that cause gains or losses on the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contracts. The changes in the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contracts are recorded in the period in which they occur while offsetting changes in gross reserves and DAC for GMIB are recognized over time in accordance with policies described in the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Sta tements for the year ended December 31, 2014 under “Policyholders’ Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits” and “DAC”. These differences in recognition contribute to earnings volatility. Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance for repurchase-to-maturity transactions, repurchase financings and added disclosure requirements, which aligns the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase financing arrangements with the accounting for other typical repurchase agreements. The new guidance also requires additional disclosures about repurchase agreements and similar transactions. The accounting changes and disclosure requirements were effective for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The FASB issued new guidance that allows investors to elec t to use the proportional amortization method to account for investments in qualified affordable housing projects if certain conditions are met. Under this method, which replaces the effective yield method, an investor amortizes the cost of its investment , in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits it receives, to income tax expense. The guidance also introduces disclosure requirements for all investments in qualified affordable housing projects, regardless of the accounting method used for t hose investments. The guidance was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Future Adoption of New Accounting Prono uncements In May 2015, the FASB issued new guidance related to disclosures for investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent). Under the new guidance, investments measured at NAV, as a practical expedi ent for fair value, are excluded from the fair value hierarchy. Removing investments measured using the practical expedient from the fair value hierarchy is intended to eliminate the diversity in practice that currently exists with respect to the categori zation of these investments. The only criterion for categorizing investments in the fair value hierarchy will be the observability of the inputs. The amendment is effective retrospectively for fiscal years (and interim periods within those years) beginni ng after December 15, 2015. Management does not expect implementation of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued new guidance , s implifying the p resentation of d ebt i ssuan ce c osts, which requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt liability, consistent with the presentation of a debt discount. The new guidance is effective retrospecti vely for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 . Management does not expect implementation of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued new revenue reco gnition guidance that is intended to improve and converge the financial reporting requirements for revenue from contracts with customers with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The new guidance applies to contracts that deliver goods or services to a customer, except when those contracts are for: insurance, 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. The new gui dance is effective for interim and annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this guida nce will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Out of Period Adjustments In third quarter 2015, the Company recorded an out-of-period adjustment in its financial statements related to the model used to calculate affiliated ceded reserves and deferred cost of reinsurance for its variable and interest sensitive life (“VISL”) products. The impact in third quarter and first nine months of 2015 was an increase in policyholders’ benefits of $ 81 million and $ 55 million, respectively. In the third quarter and first nine months of 2015, the after tax impact of this model update decreased Net earnings by approximately $ 53 million and $ 36 million, respectively. . In third quarter 2015, the Co mpany recorded an out-of-period adjustment in its financial statements related to the GMIB and GWBL reserves to reflect the actual impact of the lump sum payment option launched in first quarter 2015 to certain contract holders with GMIB and GWBL benefits at the time their accumulated account value (“AAV”) falls to zero. The impact of this out-of-period adjustment resulted in a $ 58 million decrease of the GMIB and GWBL liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and Policyholders’ benefits in the consoli dated statement of earnings as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The after tax impact of this out-of-period adjustment decreased Net earnings by approximately $ 38 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015. In third quarter 2014, the Company recorded an out-of-period adjustment in its financial statements related to an understatement of the dividend of AllianceBernstein Units by AXA Equitable to AXA Financial during the year ended December 31, 2013 and the related deferred t ax liability for the excess of the fair value of the AllianceBernstein Unit dividend over the recorded value. The impacts of these out-of-period adjustments resulted in an increase to current and deferred income taxes of $ 26 million, a decrease in capital in excess of par value of $ 26 million, a decrease in retained earnings of $ 48 million and an increase in non-controlling interest of $ 48 million, for a total net decrease of AXA Equitable’s equity of $ 74 million for the nine months ended September 30, 201 4. In first quarter 2014, the Company recorded an out-of-period adjustment in its financial statements related to model refinements decreasing the gross GMDB and GMIB liabilities by $ 130 million and the ceded GMDB liabilities by $ 20 million, resulting in a net decrease to policyholders’ benefits of $ 110 million in the first nine months ended September 30, 2014. Management has evaluated the impact of all out of period corrections both individually and in the aggregate and concluded they are not material to any previously reported quarterly or annual financial statements. Assumption Updates and Refinements Effective January 1, 2016 the Company will raise cost of insurance (“COI”) rates for certain UL policies issued between 2004 and 2007 which have both issue ages 70 and above and current face value amount of $1 million and above. The Company is raising the COI rates for these policies as management expects future mortality and investment experience to be less favorable than what was anticipated when the current schedule of COI rates was established. This COI rate increase is larger than the increase that previously had been anticipated in management’s reserve assumptions. As a result management updated the assumption to reflect the actual COI rate incre ase, resulting in a $ 46 million increase to net earnings. In the second quarter of 2015, based upon management’s current expectations of interest rates and future fund growth, the Company updated its reversion to the mean (“RTM”) assumption used to calcul ate GMDB/GMIB and VISL reserves and amortization of DAC from 9.0 % to 7.0 %. The impact of this assumption update in the first nine months of 2015 was an increase in GMIB/GMDB reserves of $ 723 million, an increase in VISL reserves of $ 29 million and decreas e in amortization of DAC of $ 67 million. In the first nine months of 2015, the after tax impact of this assumption update decreased Net earnings by approximately $ 445 million. In the second quarter of 2015, expectations of long-term lapse rates for certain Accumulator ® products at certain durations and moneyness levels were lowered based on emerging experience. This update increases expected future claim costs and the fair valu e of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset. The impact of this assumption update in the first nine months of 2015 was an increase in the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset of $ 216 million, an increase in the GMIB reserves of $ 65 million and a decrease in the amortization of DAC of $ 13 million. In the first nine months of 2015, the after tax impact of this assumption update increased Net earnings by approximately $ 107 million. In third quarter 2014, the Company updated its assumptions of futu re GMIB costs as a result of lower expected short term lapses for those policyholders who did not accept the GMIB buyout offer that expired in third quarter 2014. The impacts of this refinement in the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 resulted i n an increase in the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance asset of $62 million and an increase in the GMIB reserves of $16 million. In the third quarter and first nine months of 2014, the after DAC and after tax impact of this assumption update increased Ne t earnings by approximately $30 million. In addition, in second quarter 2014, the Company refined the fair value calculation of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and GWBL, GIB and GMAB liabilities, utilizing scenarios that explicitly reflect risk free b ond and equity components separately (previously aggregated and including counterparty risk premium embedded in swap rates) and stochastic interest rates for projecting and discounting cash flows (previously a single yield curve). The net impacts of these refinements in the first nine months of 2014 were a $ 510 million increase to the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and a $ 37 million increase in the GWBL, GIB and GMAB liability which are reported in the Company’s consolidated statements of Earnings (Loss) as Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset and Policyholders’ benefits, respectively. In the first nine months of 2014, the after DAC and after tax impact of this refinements increased Net earnings by approximately $ 307 mil lion.

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Investments Disclosure [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS	3) INVESTMENTS Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities The following table provides information relating to fixe d maturities and equity securities classified as AFS: Available-for-Sale Securities by Classification Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair OTTI Cost Gains Losses Value in AOCI (3) (In Millions) September 30, 2015: Fixed Maturity Securities: Corporate $ 19,573 1,200 178 $ 20,595 $ - U.S. Treasury, government and agency 8,788 419 259 8,948 - States and political subdivisions 437 67 1 503 - Foreign governments 398 41 16 423 - Commercial mortgage-backed 646 30 105 571 10 Residential mortgage-backed (1) 642 38 - 680 - Asset-backed (2) 72 11 1 82 3 Redeemable preferred stock 615 63 5 673 - Total Fixed Maturities 31,171 1,869 565 32,475 13 Equity securities 34 - 2 32 - Total at September 30, 2015 $ 31,205 $ 1,869 $ 567 $ 32,507 $ 13 December 31, 2014: Fixed Maturity Securities: Corporate $ 20,742 $ 1,549 $ 71 $ 22,220 $ - U.S. Treasury, government and agency 6,685 672 26 7,331 - States and political subdivisions 441 78 - 519 - Foreign governments 405 48 7 446 - Commercial mortgage-backed 855 22 142 735 10 Residential mortgage-backed (1) 752 43 - 795 - Asset-backed (2) 86 14 1 99 3 Redeemable preferred stock 829 70 10 889 - Total Fixed Maturities 30,795 2,496 257 33,034 13 Equity securities 36 2 - 38 - Total at December 31, 2014 $ 30,831 $ 2,498 $ 257 $ 33,072 $ 13 Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. Includes credit- tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans. Amounts represent OTTI losses in AOCI, which were not included in earnings (loss) in accordance with current accounting guidance. The contractual maturities of AFS fixed matu rities (excluding redeemable preferred stock) at September 30, 2015 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 September 30, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value (In Millions) Due in one year or less $ 1,531 $ 1,556 Due in years two through five 6,914 7,413 Due in years six through ten 10,183 10,391 Due after ten years 10,568 11,109 Subtotal 29,196 30,469 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 646 571 Residential mortgage-backed securities 642 680 Asset-backed securities 72 82 Total $ 30,556 $ 31,802 The following table shows proceeds from sales, gross gains (losses) from sales and OTTI for AFS fixed maturities during the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Proceeds from sales $ 182 $ 219 $ 807 $ 439 Gross gains on sales $ 14 $ 2 $ 21 $ 17 Gross losses on sales $ (2) $ (1) $ (7) $ (7) Total OTTI $ (14) $ (2) $ (32) $ (53) Non-credit losses recognized in OCI - - - - Credit losses recognized in earnings (loss) $ (14) $ (2) $ (32) $ (53) 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Balances, beginning of period $ (238) $ (344) $ (254) $ (370) Previously recognized impairments on securities that matured, paid, prepaid or sold 35 94 69 171 Recognized impairments on securities impaired to fair value this period (1) - - - - Impairments recognized this period on securities not previously impaired (14) (2) (32) (26) Additional impairments this period on securities previously impaired - - - (27) 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 September 30, $ (217) $ (252) $ (217) $ (252) (1) Represents circumstances where the Company determined in the current period that it intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before 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: September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In Millions) AFS Securities: Fixed maturities: With OTTI loss $ 14 $ 10 All other 1,290 2,229 Equity securities (2) 2 Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) $ 1,302 $ 2,241 Changes in net unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized in AOCI include reclassification adjustments to reflect amounts realized in Net earnings (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 a n OTTI loss has been recognized and all other amounts : Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities with OTTI Losses AOCI Gain Net (Loss) Related Unrealized Deferred to Net Gains Income Unrealized (Losses) on Policyholders' Tax Asset Investment Investments DAC Liabilities (Liability) Gains (Losses) (In Millions) Balance, July 1, 2015 $ 7 $ 1 $ (1) $ (3) $ 4 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 1 - - - 1 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net earnings (loss) 6 - - - 6 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - (1) - - (1) Deferred income taxes - - - (2) (2) Policyholders' liabilities - - (1) - (1) Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 14 $ - $ (2) $ (5) $ 7 Balance, July 1, 2014 $ (2) $ 1 $ 2 $ (1) $ - Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 2 - - - 2 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net earnings (loss) 6 - - - 6 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - - - - - Deferred income taxes - - - (2) (2) Policyholders' liabilities - - (3) - (3) Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 6 $ 1 $ (1) $ (3) $ 3 (1) Represents “transfers in ” related to the portion of OTTI losses recogniz ed during the period that were not recognized in earnings (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss. AOCI Gain Net (Loss) Related Unrealized Deferred to Net Gains Income Unrealized (Losses) on Policyholders' Tax Asset Investment Investments DAC Liabilities (Liability) Gains (Losses) (In Millions) Balance, January 1, 2015 $ 10 $ - $ - $ (4) $ 6 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (4) - - - (4) Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses: Included in Net earnings (loss) 8 - - - 8 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - - - - - Deferred income taxes - - - (1) (1) Policyholders' liabilities - - (2) - (2) Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 14 $ - $ (2) $ (5) $ 7 Balance, January 1, 2014 $ (28) $ 2 $ 10 $ 5 $ (11) Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (2) - - - (2) Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses: Included in Net earnings (loss) 36 - - - 36 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - (1) - - (1) Deferred income taxes - - - (8) (8) Policyholders' liabilities - - (11) - (11) Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 6 $ 1 $ (1) $ (3) $ 3 (1) Represents “transfers in” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss. All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) in AOCI AOCI Gain Net (Loss) Related Unrealized Deferred to Net Gains Income Unrealized (Losses) on Policyholders' Tax Asset Investment Investments DAC Liabilities (Liability) Gains (Losses) (In Millions) Balance, July 1, 2015 $ 1,093 $ (102) $ (300) $ (243) $ 448 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 198 - - - 198 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net earnings (loss) (3) - - - (3) Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - 32 - - 32 Deferred income taxes - - - (86) (86) Policyholders' liabilities - - 24 - 24 Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 1,288 $ (70) $ (276) $ (329) $ 613 Balance, July 1, 2014 $ 1,757 $ (117) $ (381) $ (439) $ 820 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (141) - - - (141) Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net earnings (loss) (6) - - - (6) Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - (5) - - (5) Deferred income taxes - - - 36 36 Policyholders' liabilities - - 48 - 48 Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 1,610 $ (122) $ (333) $ (403) $ 752 (1) Represents “transfers out” related to the portion of OTTI losses during the period that were not recognized in earnings (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss. AOCI Gain Net (Loss) Related Unrealized Deferred to Net Gains Income Unrealized (Losses) on Policyholders' Tax Asset Investment Investments DAC Liabilities (Liability) Gains (Losses) (In Millions) Balance, January 1, 2015 $ 2,231 $ (122) $ (368) $ (610) $ 1,131 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (953) - - - (953) Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses: Included in Net earnings (loss) 10 - - - 10 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - 52 - - 52 Deferred income taxes - - - 281 281 Policyholders' liabilities - - 92 - 92 Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 1,288 $ (70) $ (276) $ (329) $ 613 Balance, January 1, 2014 $ 607 $ (107) $ (245) $ (90) $ 165 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 1,002 - - - 1,002 Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses: Included in Net earnings (loss) 1 - - - 1 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - (15) - - (15) Deferred income taxes - - - (313) (313) Policyholders' liabilities - - (88) - (88) Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 1,610 $ (122) $ (333) $ (403) $ 752 (1) Represents “transfers out” related to the portion of OTTI losses during the period that were not recognized in earnings (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss. The following tables disclose the fair values and gross unrealized losses of the 69 2 issues at September 30, 2015 and the 601 issues at December 31, 2014 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 peri ods at the dates indica ted: Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total Gross Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses (In Millions) September 30, 2015: Fixed Maturity Securities: Corporate $ 3,237 $ (117) $ 503 $ (61) $ 3,740 $ (178) U.S. Treasury, government and agency 2,355 (259) - - 2,355 (259) States and political subdivisions 19 (1) - - 19 (1) Foreign governments 74 (6) 40 (10) 114 (16) Commercial mortgage-backed 78 (3) 279 (102) 357 (105) Residential mortgage-backed 40 - 30 - 70 - Asset-backed 4 - 17 (1) 21 (1) Redeemable preferred stock 147 (2) 63 (3) 210 (5) Total $ 5,954 $ (388) $ 932 $ (177) $ 6,886 $ (565) December 31, 2014: Fixed Maturity Securities: Corporate $ 1,314 $ (29) $ 1,048 $ (42) $ 2,362 $ (71) U.S. Treasury, government and agency 280 (6) 373 (20) 653 (26) States and political subdivisions 21 - - - 21 - Foreign governments 27 (1) 65 (6) 92 (7) Commercial mortgage-backed 37 (2) 355 (140) 392 (142) Residential mortgage-backed - - 35 - 35 - Asset-backed - - 20 (1) 20 (1) Redeemable preferred stock 42 - 169 (10) 211 (10) Total $ 1,721 $ (38) $ 2,065 $ (219) $ 3,786 $ (257) 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 AXA Equitable, 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 exposu re to any single issuer in excess of 0.3 % of total investments. The largest exposures to a single issuer of corporate securities held at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were $ 154 million and $ 146 million, respectively. Corporate high yield securities, consisting pri marily 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 NAIC designation of 3 (medium grade), 4 or 5 (below investment grade) or 6 (in or near default). At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, approximately $ 1,401 million and $ 1,788 million, or 4.5 % and 5.8 %, of the $ 31,171 million and $ 30,795 million aggregate amortized cost of fixed maturities held by the Company were considered to be other than investment grade. These securities had net unrealized losses of $ 79 million and $ 85 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. At September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, the $ 177 million and $219 million of gross unrealized losses of twelve months or more were concent rated in commercial mortgage-backed securities. In accordance with the policy described in Note 2, the Company concluded that an adjustment to earnings for OTTI for these securities was not warranted at either September 30, 2015 or 2014 . A t September 30, 2015 and Dec ember 31, 2014 , the Company d id 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 re sidential mortgages and is not in the mortgage servicing business. The Company’s fixed maturity investment portfolio includes RMBS backed by subprime and Alt-A residential mortgages, comprised of loans made by banks or mortgage lenders to residential borr owers with lower credit ratings. The criteria used to categorize such subprime borrowers include FICO scores, interest rates charged, debt-to-income ratios and loan-to-value ratios. Alt-A residential mortgages are mortgage loans where the risk profile fa lls between prime and subprime; borrowers typically have clean credit histories but the mortgage loan has an increased risk profile due to higher loan-to-value and debt-to-income ratios and/or inadequate documentation of the borrowers’ income. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, the Company owned $ 7 million and $ 8 million in RMBS backed by subprime residential mortgage loans and $ 7 million and $ 7 million in RMBS backed by Alt-A residential mortgage loans. RMBS backed by subprime and Alt-A residential mo rtgages are fixed income investments supporting General Account liabilities. At September 30, 2015 , the carrying value of fixed maturities that were non-income producing for the twelve months preceding that date was $ 11 million. For third quarter and first nine mon ths of 2015 and 2014 , investment income is shown net of investment expenses of $ 15 million, $ 41 million, $ 8 million and $ 45 million, respectively. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, the amortized cost of the Company’s trading account securities was $ 6, 345 million and $ 5,160 million with respective fair values of $ 6,315 million and $ 5,143 million. Also at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, Other equity investments included the General Account’s investment in Separate Accounts which had carrying values o f $ 80 million and $ 197 million and costs of $ 76 million and $ 185 million as well as other equity securities with carrying values of $ 32 million and $ 38 million and costs of $ 34 million and $ 36 million. Net unrealized and realized gains (losses) on trading account equity securities are included in Net investment income (loss) in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss). The table below shows a breakdown of Net investment income from trading account securities during the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014: Net investment income (loss) from trading securities Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Net investment gains (losses) recognized during the period on securities held at the end of the period $ (56) $ (40) $ (49) $ 4 Net investment gains (losses) recognized on securities sold during the period 2 4 9 11 Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on trading securities arising during the period (54) (36) (40) 15 Interest and dividend income from trading securities 25 11 53 34 Net investment income (loss) from trading securities $ (29) $ (25) $ 13 $ 49 Mortgage Loans 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 lik ely. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the carrying values of commercial mortgage loans on real estate that had been classified as nonaccrual loans were $ 117 million and $ 89 million, respectively. Troubled Debt Restructurings In 2011, the loan sh own in the table below was modified to interest only payments. Since 2011, this loan has been modified two additional times to extend interest only payments through maturity. The maturity date was also extended from November 5, 2014 to December 5, 2015. Since the fair market value of the underlying real estate collateral is the primary factor in determining the allowance for credit losses, modifications of loan terms typically have no direct impact on the allowance for credit losses, and therefore, no im pact on the financial statements. Troubled Debt Restructuring - Modifications Number Outstanding Recorded Investment of Loans Pre-Modification Post - Modification September 30, 2015 (In Millions) Troubled debt restructurings: Commercial mortgage loans 1 84 93 Total 1 $ 84 $ 93 There were no default payments on the above loan during the first nine months of 2015. Valuation Allowances for Mortgage Loans: Allowance for credit losses for commercial mortgage loans for the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 was as follows: 2015 2014 Allowance for credit losses: (In Millions) Beginning balance, January 1, $ 37 $ 42 Charge-offs (1) (14) Recoveries - - Provision 2 9 Ending balance, September 30, $ 38 $ 37 Ending balance, September 30,: Individually Evaluated for Impairment $ 38 $ 37 There were no allowances for credit losses for agricultural mortgage loans for the first nine months of 2015 and 2014. The values used in these ratio 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. The following tables provide information relating to the loan-to-value and debt service coverage ratio for commercial and agricultural mortgage loans at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , before adjustments for valuation allowance. Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios September 30, 2015 Debt Service Coverage Ratio Less Total Greater 1.8x to 1.5x to 1.2x to 1.0x to than Mortgage Loan-to-Value Ratio: (2) than 2.0x 2.0x 1.8x 1.5x 1.2x 1.0x Loans (In Millions) Commercial Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 438 $ - $ 57 $ 20 $ 20 $ - $ 535 50% - 70% 1,132 372 670 793 78 - 3,045 70% - 90% 121 - 229 294 124 46 814 90% plus 156 - - - - - 156 Total Commercial Mortgage Loans $ 1,847 $ 372 $ 956 $ 1,107 $ 222 $ 46 $ 4,550 Agricultural Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 200 $ 107 $ 293 $ 420 $ 240 $ 51 $ 1,311 50% - 70% 149 89 181 294 224 49 986 70% - 90% - - 2 - - - 2 90% plus - - - - - - - Total Agricultural Mortgage Loans $ 349 $ 196 $ 476 $ 714 $ 464 $ 100 $ 2,299 Total Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 638 $ 107 $ 350 $ 440 $ 260 $ 51 $ 1,846 50% - 70% 1,281 461 851 1,087 302 49 4,031 70% - 90% 121 - 231 294 124 46 816 90% plus 156 - - - - - 156 Total Mortgage Loans $ 2,196 $ 568 $ 1,432 $ 1,821 $ 686 $ 146 $ 6,849 The debt service coverage ratio is calculated using the most recently reported net operating income results from property operations divided by annual debt service. 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, 2014 Debt Service Coverage Ratio Less Total Greater 1.8x to 1.5x to 1.2x to 1.0x to than Mortgage Loan-to-Value Ratio: (2) than 2.0x 2.0x 1.8x 1.5x 1.2x 1.0x Loans (In Millions) Commercial Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 335 $ - $ - $ 59 $ 34 $ - $ 428 50% - 70% 963 440 872 839 54 - 3,168 70% - 90% 211 - 61 265 79 - 616 90% plus 156 - - - - 47 203 Total Commercial Mortgage Loans $ 1,665 $ 440 $ 933 $ 1,163 $ 167 $ 47 $ 4,415 Agricultural Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 184 $ 100 $ 232 $ 408 $ 206 $ 50 $ 1,180 50% - 70% 143 87 201 223 204 47 905 70% - 90% - - - - - - - 90% plus - - - - - - - Total Agricultural Mortgage Loans $ 327 $ 187 $ 433 $ 631 $ 410 $ 97 $ 2,085 Total Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 519 $ 100 $ 232 $ 467 $ 240 $ 50 $ 1,608 50% - 70% 1,106 527 1,073 1,062 258 47 4,073 70% - 90% 211 - 61 265 79 - 616 90% plus 156 - - - - 47 203 Total Mortgage Loans $ 1,992 $ 627 $ 1,366 $ 1,794 $ 577 $ 144 $ 6,500 The debt service coverage ratio is calculated using the most recently reported net operating income results from property operations divided by annual debt service. 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 September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, before adjustments for valuation allow ance. Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans Recorded Investment 90 Total > 90 Days 30-59 60-89 Days Financing and Days Days or > Total Current Receivables Accruing (In Millions) September 30, 2015 Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,550 $ 4,550 $ - Agricultural - 35 1 36 2,263 2,299 2 Total Mortgage Loans $ - $ 35 $ 1 $ 36 $ 6,813 $ 6,849 $ 2 December 31, 2014 Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,415 $ 4,415 $ - Agricultural 1 7 3 11 2,074 2,085 3 Total Mortgage Loans $ 1 $ 7 $ 3 $ 11 $ 6,489 $ 6,500 $ 3 The following table provides information regarding impaired mortgage loans at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Impaired Mortgage Loans Unpaid Average Interest Recorded Principal Related Recorded Income Investment Balance Allowance Investment (1) Recognized (In Millions) September 30, 2015: With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ 30 $ 30 $ - $ 8 $ - Agricultural mortgage loans - - - - - Total $ 30 $ 30 $ - $ 8 $ - With related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ 156 $ 156 $ (38) $ 156 $ 3 Agricultural mortgage loans - - - - - Total $ 156 $ 156 $ (38) $ 156 $ 3 December 31, 2014: With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Agricultural mortgage loans - - - - - Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - With related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ 156 $ 156 $ (37) $ 148 $ 2 Agricultural mortgage loans - - - - - Total $ 156 $ 156 $ (37) $ 148 $ 2 Represents a five-quarter average of recorded amortized cost. 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 “Derivati ve Use Plan” approved by the NYSDFS. 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 v olatility 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 cont racts, swaptions , variance swaps, equity options as well as repo transactions , that collectively are managed in an effort to reduce the economic impact of unfavorable changes in guaranteed benefits’ exposures attributable to movements in capital markets. Derivatives utilized to hedge exposure to Variable Annuities with Guarantee Features The Company has issued and continues to offer certain variable annuity products with GMDB, GMIB and GIB features. The Company had previously issued certain variable annu ity products with GWBL, GMWB and GMAB features (collectively, “GWBL and Other Features”). 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 benefits, in the event of annuitization , being higher th an 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 the GIB and GWBL and Other Features is that under-performance of the financial markets could result in the GIB and GWBL and Other Features’ benefits being higher than what accumulated policyholders’ account balances would support. For GMDB, GMIB, GIB and GWBL and Other Features , the Company retains certain risks including basis, credit spread and some volatility risk and risk associated with actual versus expected assumptions for mortality, lapse and surrender, withdrawal and contractholder election rates, among other things. The derivative contracts are managed to correlate with changes in the value of the GMDB, GMIB, GIB and GWBL and Other 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, AXA Equitable 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, AXA Equitable 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 in place a hedge program to partially protect the overall profitability of future variable annuity sales against declining interest rates. Derivatives utilized to hedge crediting rate exposure on SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL products/investment options The Company hedges crediting rates in the SCS variable annuity, SIO in the EQUI-VEST® variable annuity series MSO in the variable life insurance products and IUL insurance products. These products permit the contract owner to participate in the p erformance 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. Derivatives utilized to hedge risks associated with interest margins on Interest Sensitive Life and Annuity Contracts Margins or “spreads” on interest-sensitive life insurance and annuity contracts are affected by interest rate fluctuations as the yield on portfolio investments, primarily fixed maturities, is intended to support required payments under these contracts, i ncluding interest rates credited to their policy and contract holders. From time to time the Company uses interest rate swaptions and other instruments to reduce the risk associated with minimum guarantees on these interest-sensitive contracts. At Septemb er 30, 2015, there were no positions outstanding for these programs. Derivatives utilized to hedge equity market risks associated with the General Account’s seed money investments in Separate Accounts , retail mutual funds and Separate Account fee revenue fluctuations The Company’s General Account seed money investments in Separate Account equity funds and retail mutual funds exposes the Company to market risk, including equity market risk, which is partially hedged through equity-index futures contracts t o minimize such risk. In second quarter 2015, the Company entered into futures on equity indices to mitigate the impact on net earnings from Separate Account fee revenue fluctuations due to movements in the equity markets. These positions partially cover fees expected to be earned through the current year from the Company’s Separate Account products. Derivatives utilized for General Account Investment Portfolio Beginning in the second quarter of 2013, the Company implemented a strategy in its General Ac count investment portfolio to replicate the credit exposure of fixed maturity securities otherwise permissible under its investment guidelines through the sale of CDSs. Under the terms of these swaps, the Company receives quarterly fixed premiums that, to gether 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 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 b oth 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 has transacted the sale of CDSs exclusively in single na me 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 ret urn 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 a deterioration in the credit quality of the named reference d 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 derivative

CLOSED BLOCKS

CLOSED BLOCKS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Closed Blocks [Abstract]
CLOSED BLOCKS	4) CLOSED BLOCK The excess of Closed Block liabilities over Closed Block assets (adjusted to exclude the impact of related amounts in AOCI) represents the expected maximum future post-tax earnings from the Closed Block that would be recognized in income from continuing operations over the period the policies and contracts in the Closed Block remain in force. As of January 1, 2001 , AXA Equitable has developed an actuarial calculation of the expected timing of AXA Equitable’s Closed Block’s earnings. If the actual cumulative earnings from the Closed Block are greater than the expected cumulative earnings, only the expected earnings will be recognized in net income. Actual cumulative earnings in excess of expected cumulative earnings at any point in time are recorded as a policyholder dividend obligation because they will ultimately be paid to Closed Block policyholders as an additional policyholder dividend unless offset by future performance that is less favorable than originally expected. If a policyholder dividend obligation has been previously established and the actual Closed Block earnings in a subsequent period are less than the expected earnings for that period, the policyholder dividend obligation would be reduced (but not below zero). If, over the period the policies and contracts in the Closed Block remain in force, the actual cumulative earnings of the Closed Block are less than the expected cumulative earnings, only actual earnings would be recognized in income from continuing operations. If the Closed Block has insufficient funds to make guaranteed policy benefit payments, such payments will be made from assets outside the Closed Block. Many expenses related to Closed Block operations, including amortization of DAC, are charged to operations outside of the Closed Block; accordingly, net revenues of the Closed Block do not represent the actual profitability of the Closed Block operations. Operating costs and expenses outside of the Closed Block are, therefore, disproportionate to the business outside of the Closed Block. Summarized financial information for the Closed Block follows: September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In Millions) CLOSED BLOCK LIABILITIES: Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other $ 7,423 $ 7,537 Policyholder dividend obligation 128 201 Other liabilities 429 117 Total Closed Block liabilities 7,980 7,855 ASSETS DESIGNATED TO THE CLOSED BLOCK: Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $4,444 and $4,829) 4,686 5,143 Mortgage loans on real estate 1,331 1,407 Policy loans 888 912 Cash and other invested assets 545 14 Other assets 343 176 Total assets designated to the Closed Block 7,793 7,652 Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block 187 203 Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of deferred income tax (expense) benefit of $(43) and $(43) and policyholder dividend obligation of $(128) and $(201) 80 80 Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities $ 267 $ 283 Closed Block revenues and expenses were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) REVENUES: Premiums and other income $ 59 $ 61 $ 194 $ 202 Net investment income (loss) 88 95 279 285 Net investment gains (losses) 5 1 4 2 Total revenues 152 157 477 489 BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS: Policyholders’ benefits and dividends 154 151 450 460 Other operating costs and expenses 1 2 2 3 Total benefits and other deductions 155 153 452 463 Net revenues (loss) before income taxes (3) 4 25 26 Income tax (expense) benefit 1 (1) (9) (9) Net Revenues (Losses) $ (2) $ 3 $ 16 $ 17 Reconciliation of the policyholder dividend obligation follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 (In Millions) Balances, beginning of year $ 201 $ 128 Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of DAC (73) 50 Balances, End of Period $ 128 $ 178

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE G

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Gmdb Gmib Gwbl And No Lapse Guarantee Features [Abstract]
GMDB GMIB GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES	5) GMDB, GMIB, GIB, GWBL AND OTHER FEATURES AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES 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 withdra wals); 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 great er 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 GMDB and GMIB liabilities, before reinsurance ceded, reflected in the General Account in future policy be nefits and other policyholders’ liabilities: GMDB GMIB Total (In Millions) Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 1,729 $ 5,644 $ 7,373 Paid guarantee benefits (229) (45) (274) Other changes in reserve 413 784 1,197 Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 1,913 $ 6,383 $ 8,296 Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 1,626 $ 4,203 $ 5,829 Paid guarantee benefits (171) (209) (380) Other changes in reserve 211 981 1,192 Balance at September 30, 2014 $ 1,666 $ 4,975 $ 6,641 Related GMDB reinsurance ceded amounts were: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 (In Millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 832 $ 791 Paid guarantee benefits (108) (85) Other changes in reserve 193 113 Balance, End of Period $ 917 $ 819 The GMIB reinsurance contracts are considered derivatives and are reported at fair value. The September 30, 2015 va lues for 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 benefits exceed r elated 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 cur rent 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 G MIB amounts listed are not mutually exclusive: Return of Premium Ratchet Roll-Up Combo Total (Dollars In Millions) GMDB: Account values invested in: General Account $ 13,016 $ 141 $ 81 $ 263 $ 13,501 Separate Accounts $ 37,092 $ 8,326 $ 3,436 $ 33,739 $ 82,593 Net amount at risk, gross $ 545 $ 634 $ 2,470 $ 16,193 $ 19,842 Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured $ 545 $ 458 $ 1,689 $ 6,929 $ 9,621 Average attained age of contractholders 51.2 65.3 71.5 66.3 55.1 Percentage of contractholders over age 70 9.0% 35.1% 57.5% 37.7% 16.6% 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 $ 68 $ 361 $ 429 Separate Accounts N/A N/A $ 14,332 $ 40,847 $ 55,179 Net amount at risk, gross N/A N/A $ 1,289 $ 7,017 $ 8,306 Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured N/A N/A $ 395 $ 1,793 $ 2,188 Weighted average years remaining until annuitization N/A N/A 1.3 2.1 2.0 Range of contractually specified interest rates N/A N/A 3% - 6% 3% - 6.5% 3% - 6.5% The liability for SCS, SIO, MSO, IUL, GIB and GWBL and Other Features, not included above, was $ 387 million and $ 508 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, which are accounted for as embedded derivatives. The liability for GIB, GWBL and Other F eatures reflects the present value of expected future payments (benefits) less the fees attributable to these features over a range of market consistent economic scenarios. The liability for SCS , SIO , MSO and IUL reflects the present value of expected fut ure payments assuming the segments are held to maturity. GMIB/GWBL Lump Sum Option The Company continues to proactively manage the risks associated with its in-force business, particularly variable annuities with guarantee features. In first quarter 201 5, the Company launched a lump sum payment option to certain contract holders with GMIB and GWBL benefits at the time their annuity account value (“AAV”) falls to zero. Prior to this option, if an eligible contract holder’s AAV fell to zero, either due to a withdrawal or surrender that is not an excess withdrawal or due to a deduction of charges, the contractholder would automatically receive a stream of payments over his or her lifetime. With this offer, contract holders will have an additional payout op tion to receive a percentage of the present value of those lifetime payments in a one-time lump sum payment. There is no obligation to accept the offer and it is entirely voluntary. The Company believes that this new contract feature is mutually benefici al to both the Company and the policyholder as it gives policyholders another benefit alternative and th e Company reduces the uncertainty associated with future GMIB and GWBL costs. As a result of this offer, the Company updated its future reserve assumpt ions to incorporate the expectation that some policyholders will utilize this option. Due to the difference in accounting recognition between the GMIB and GWBL reserves and the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset, the net impact of this offe r is an after-tax loss of $ 135 million, which was recognized in first quarter 2015. For additional information, see “Accounting for VA Guarantee Features” in Note 2 . B) Separate Account Investments by Investment Category Underlying GMDB and GMIB Feature s The total account values of variable annuity contracts with GMDB and GMIB features include amounts allocated to the guaranteed interest option, which is part of 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 benefits and guarantees. The investment perfor mance of the assets impacts the related account values and, consequently, the net amount of risk associated with the GMDB and GMIB benefits and guarantees. Since variable annuity contracts with GMDB benefits and guarantees may also offer GMIB benefits and guarantees in each contract, the GMDB and GMIB amounts listed are not mutually exclusive: Investment in Variable Insurance Trust Mutual Funds September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In Millions) GMDB: Equity $ 63,931 $ 67,108 Fixed income 2,880 3,031 Balanced 15,384 17,505 Other 398 404 Total $ 82,593 $ 88,048 GMIB: Equity $ 42,357 $ 43,850 Fixed income 1,909 1,988 Balanced 10,724 12,060 Other 189 186 Total $ 55,179 $ 58,084 C) Hedging Programs for GMDB and GMIB Features Beginning in 2003, AXA Equitable 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 a nd 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 equity and fixed inc ome markets . At the present time, this program hedges certain economic risks on products sold, to the extent such risks are not reinsured. At September 30, 2015, the total account value and net amount at risk of the hedged variable annuity contracts were $ 49,121 million and $ 8,307 million, respectively, with the GMDB feature and $ 31,680 million and $ 1,794 million, r espectively, with the GMIB and GIB feature. These programs do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Therefore, gains (losses) on the derivatives con tracts used in these programs, including current period changes in fair value, are recognized in net investment income (loss) in the period in which they occur, and may contribute to earnings (loss) volatility. D) Variable and Interest-Sensitive Life Ins urance Policies - No Lapse Guarantee The no lapse guarantee 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 no lapse guarantee remains in effect so long as the policy meets a contractually specified premium funding test and certain other requirements. The following table summarizes the no lapse guarantee liabilities reflected in the General Account in Future polic y benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities and the related reinsurance ceded: Direct Reinsurance Liability Ceded Net (In Millions) Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 964 $ (303) (1) $ 661 Other changes in reserves 116 38 154 Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 1,080 $ (265) $ 815 Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 829 $ (441) $ 388 Other changes in reserves 78 (77) 1 Balance at September 30, 2014 $ 907 $ (518) $ 389 Effective January 1, 2015, the ceded reserves excludes $ 252 million included in the deferred cost of reinsurance asset, reported in Other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES	6) 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 q uoted 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 defines fair value as the unadjusted quoted market prices for those 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 an d 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 recurr ing basis are summarized below. Fair value measurements also are required on a non-recurring basis for certain assets, including goodwill, mortgage loans on real estate, equity real estate held for production of income, and equity real estate held for sale, 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. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , no assets were required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In Millions) Assets: Investments: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ 20,151 $ 444 $ 20,595 U.S. Treasury, government and agency - 8,948 - 8,948 States and political subdivisions - 458 45 503 Foreign governments - 423 - 423 Commercial mortgage-backed - 31 540 571 Residential mortgage-backed (1) - 679 1 680 Asset-backed (2) - 37 45 82 Redeemable preferred stock 250 423 - 673 Subtotal 250 31,150 1,075 32,475 Other equity investments 92 - 51 143 Trading securities 662 5,653 - 6,315 Other invested assets: Short-term investments - 1 - 1 Swaps - 528 - 528 Credit Default Swaps - (9) - (9) Futures 2 - - 2 Options - 232 - 232 Floors - 82 - 82 Margin - - - - Currency Contracts - 3 - 3 Subtotal 2 837 - 839 Cash equivalents 4,276 - - 4,276 Segregated securities - 382 - 382 GMIB reinsurance contract asset - - 12,214 12,214 Separate Accounts' assets 101,305 2,823 295 104,423 Total Assets $ 106,587 $ 40,845 $ 13,635 $ 161,067 Liabilities GWBL and Other Features' liability $ - $ - $ 225 $ 225 SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features' liability - 159 - 159 Contingent payment arrangements 39 39 Total Liabilities $ - $ 159 $ 264 $ 423 (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, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In Millions) Assets: Investments: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ 21,840 $ 380 $ 22,220 U.S. Treasury, government and agency - 7,331 - 7,331 States and political subdivisions - 472 47 519 Foreign governments - 446 - 446 Commercial mortgage-backed - 20 715 735 Residential mortgage-backed (1) - 793 2 795 Asset-backed (2) - 46 53 99 Redeemable preferred stock 254 635 - 889 Subtotal 254 31,583 1,197 33,034 Other equity investments 217 - 61 278 Trading securities 710 4,433 - 5,143 Other invested assets: Short-term investments - 103 - 103 Swaps - 597 - 597 Credit Default Swaps - (18) - (18) Futures (2) - - (2) Options - 473 - 473 Floors - 120 - 120 Currency Contracts - 1 - 1 Swaptions - 72 - 72 Subtotal (2) 1,348 - 1,346 Cash equivalents 2,725 - - 2,725 Segregated securities - 476 - 476 GMIB reinsurance contract asset - - 10,711 10,711 Separate Accounts' assets 107,539 3,072 260 110,871 Total Assets $ 111,443 $ 40,912 $ 12,229 $ 164,584 Liabilities: GWBL and Other Features' liability $ - $ - $ 128 $ 128 SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features' liability - 380 - 380 Contingent payment arrangements - - 42 42 Total Liabilities $ - $ 380 $ 170 $ 550 (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. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, the fair value of public fixed maturities is approximately $ 24,675 million and $ 24,779 million or approximately 16.6 % and 16.2 % 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 wh ich 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 re ceived 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 comp arison 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 as sets 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 wh ich the Company’s own assumptions about market-participant inputs would be used in pricing the security. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, the fair value of private fixed maturities is approximately $ 7,800 million and $ 8,255 million or approximately 5 .3 % and 5.4 % 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 surv eys 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 pla cements. 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 Com pany’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 i s made. As disclosed in Note 3, at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, the net fair value of freestanding derivative positions is approximately $ 838 million and $ 1,243 million or approximately 99.9 % and 92.3 % of Other invested assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. 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 pri cing 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 req uire 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 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 det ermined 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 re sult 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. The credit ri sk of the counterparty and of the Company are considered in determining the fair values of all OTC derivative asset and liability positions, respectively, after taking into account the effects of master netting agreements and collateral arrangements. Each reporting period, the Company values its derivative positions using the standard swap curve and evaluates whether to adjust the embedded credit spread to reflect changes in counterparty or its own credit standing. As a result, the Company reduced the fai r value of its OTC derivative asset exposures by $ 0.1 million and $ 0.1 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, to recognize incremental counterparty non-performance risk. The unadjusted swap curve was determined to be reflective of the non-performan ce risk of the Company for purpose of determining the fair value of its OTC liability positions at September 30, 2015 . At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, investments classified as Level 1 comprise approximately 71.8 % and 72.7 % of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include redeemable preferred stock, trading securities, cash equivalents and Separate Accounts 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 de bt 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 September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, investments classified as Level 2 comprise appr oximately 27.2 % and 26.4 % 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 effectiv ely 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 AllianceBernstein 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 yiel ds 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 observa ble 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 September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, approximately $ 714 million and $ 821 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 c ontracted, market activity in these sectors. The Company ’ s SCS and EQUI-VEST variable annuity products, the IUL product, and in the MSO fund available in some life contracts offer investment options which permit the contract owner to participate in the pe rformance 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, or 5 year terms, provide for participation in the performance of specified indices, ETFs or commodit y 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 associ ated with these indices, ETFs 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 val ues of these embedded derivatives are based on prices obtained from independent valuation service providers. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, investments classified as Level 3 comprise approximately 1.0 % and 1.0 % of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include CMBS and 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 unobserv able factors to the overall fair value measurement. Included in the Level 3 classification at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, were approximately $ 124 million and $ 135 million of fixed maturities with indicative pricing obtained from brokers that otherw ise 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 $ 586 million and $ 770 million of mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including CMBS, are classified as Level 3 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively . The Company utilizes prices obtained from an independent valuation service vendor to measure fair value of CMBS securities. The Company also issues certain benefits on its variable annuity products that are accounted for as derivatives and are also considered Level 3. 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 f or 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 annui ty 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 asset which is accounted for as derivative contracts. The GMIB reinsurance contract asset’s fair value reflects the present value of reinsurance premiums and recoveries and risk margins over a range of market consistent economic scenarios while the GIB and GWBL and Other Features related liability reflects the present value of expected future payments (benefits) less fees, adjusted for risk margins, attributable to the GIB and GWBL and Other Features over a range of market-consistent economic scenarios. The val uations of both the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and GIB and GWBL and Other Features’ liability incorporate significant non-observable assumptions related to policyholder behavior, risk margins and projections of equity Separate Account funds. The cred it risks of the counterparty and of the Company are considered in determining the fair values of its GMIB reinsurance contract asset and GIB and GWBL and Other Features’ liability positions, respectively, after taking into account the effects of collateral arrangements. Incremental adjustment to the swap curve, adjusted for non-performance risk, is made to the resulting fair values of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset to reflect change in the claims-paying ratings of counterparties to the reinsurance tre aties. After giving consideration to collateral arrangements, the Company reduced the fair value of its GMIB reinsurance contract asset by $ 175 million and $ 147 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, to recognize incremental counterparty non-perfor mance risk. The unadjusted swap curve was determined to reflect a level of general swap market counterparty risk; therefore, no adjustment was made for purpose of determining the fair value of the GIB and GWBL and Other Features’ liability embedded deriva tive at September 30, 2015 . Equity and fixed income volatilities were modeled to reflect the current market volatility. In second quarter 2014, the Company refined the fair value calculation of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and GWBL, GIB and GMAB liabilities, utilizing scenarios that explicitly reflect risk free bond and equity components separately (previously aggregated and including counterparty risk premium embedded in swap rates ) and stochastic interest rates for projecting and discounting cash flows (pre viously a single yield curve). The net impacts of these refinements were a $ 510 million increase to the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and a $ 37 million increase in the GWBL, GIB and GMAB liability which are reported in the Company’s consolidated statements of Earnings (Loss) as Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset and Policyholders’ benefits , respectively . The Company’s Level 3 liabilities include c ontingent payment arrangements associated with acquisitions in 20 10, 2013 and 2014 by AllianceBernstein . At each reporting date, AllianceBernstein estimates the fair values of the contingent consideration expected to be paid based upon probability-weighted AUM and revenue projections, using unobservable market data inp uts, which are included in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. In the first nine months of 2015, AFS fixed maturities with fair values of $ 112 million were transferred out of Level 3 and into Level 2 principally due to the availability of trading activity and/or market observable inputs to measure and validate their fair values. In addition, AFS fixed maturities with Fair Value of $ 31 million were transferred from Level 2 into the Level 3 classification. These tr ansfers in the aggregate represent approximat ely 0.8 % of total equity at September 30, 2015 . In the first nine months of 2014, AFS fixed maturities with fair values of $ 84 million were transferred out of Level 3 and into Level 2 principally due to the availability of trading activity and/or market observable inputs to measure and validate their fair values. In addition, AFS fixed maturities with Fair Value of $ 77 million were transferred from Level 2 in to the Level 3 classification. These transfers in the aggregate represent approximately 1. 0% of total equity at September 30, 2014. In the first nine months of 2014, $ 7 million of other equity investments were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 as a result of the lapse on the trading restriction of public securities. The table below presents a reconciliation for all Level 3 assets and liabilities for the thir d quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014 , respectively: Level 3 Instruments Fair Value Measurements State and Political Commercial Residential Sub- Foreign Mortgage- Mortgage- Asset- Corporate divisions Govts backed backed backed (In Millions) Balance, July 1, 2015 $ 373 $ 46 - 627 $ 1 $ 48 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - - - 1 - - Investment gains (losses), net - - - (7) - - Subtotal - - - (6) - - Other comprehensive income (loss) (2) - - 12 - (3) Purchases 96 - - - - - Issues - - - - - - Sales 2 (1) - (63) - - Settlements - - - - - - Transfers into Level 3 (1) - - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (25) - - (30) - - Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 444 $ 45 - 540 $ 1 $ 45 Balance, July 1, 2014 $ 221 $ 47 - 724 $ 3 $ 58 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - - - - - - Investment gains (losses), net (1) - - (6) - - Subtotal (1) - - (6) - - Other comprehensive income (loss) 6 - - 14 - 2 Purchases 50 - - - - - Issues - - - - - - Sales (3) - - (10) (1) (2) Transfers into Level 3 (1) 76 - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (14) - - (9) - - Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 335 $ 47 - 713 $ 2 $ 58 State and Political Commercial Residential Sub- Foreign Mortgage- Mortgage- Asset- Corporate divisions Govts backed backed backed (In Millions) Balance, January 1, 2015 $ 380 $ 47 $ - $ 715 $ 2 $ 53 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 1 - - 1 - - Investment gains (losses), net 1 - - (27) - - Subtotal 2 - - (26) - - Other comprehensive income (loss) (3) (1) - 46 - (3) Purchases 129 - - - - - Issues - - - - - - Sales (33) (1) - (145) (1) (5) Settlements - - - - - - Transfers into Level 3 (1) 31 - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (62) - - (50) - - Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 444 $ 45 $ - $ 540 $ 1 $ 45 Balance, January 1, 2014 $ 291 $ 46 $ - $ 700 $ 4 $ 83 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 1 - - 1 - - Investment gains (losses), net 1 - - (64) - - Subtotal 2 - - (63) - - Other comprehensive income (loss) 8 2 - 104 - 7 Purchases 50 - - - - - Sales (24) (1) - (13) (2) (32) Transfers into Level 3 (1) 77 - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (69) - - (15) - - Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 335 $ 47 $ - $ 713 $ 2 $ 58 Redeem- GWBL Contingent able Other GMIB Separate and Other Payment Preferred Equity Reinsurance Accounts Features' Arrang- Stock Investments (2) Asset Assets Liability ement (In Millions) Balance, July 1, 2015 $ - $ 51 $ 9,951 $ 283 $ 109 $ (42) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - - - - - - Investment gains (losses), net - - - 8 - - Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset - - 2,214 - - - Policyholders' benefits - - - - 68 - Subtotal - - 2,214 8 68 - Other comprehensive income (loss) - - - - - - Purchases (3) - - 58 5 48 - Issues - - - - - - Sales (4) - - (9) - - - Settlements (5) - - - (1) - 3 Transfers into Level 3 (1) - - - 1 - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) - - - (1) - - Balance, September 30, 2015 $ - $ 51 $ 12,214 $ 295 $ 225 (39) Balance, July 1, 2014 $ 15 $ 53 $ 8,263 $ 238 $ 17 (47) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - 3 - - - - Investment gains (losses), net - - - 13 - - Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset - - 852 - - - Policyholders' benefits - - - - 21 - Subtotal - 3 852 13 21 - Other comprehensive income (loss) - - - - - - Purchases (3) 1 - 58 6 36 1 Issues - - (9) - - - Sales (4) - - - (1) - - Settlements (5) - - - (2) - (1) Transfers into Level 3 (1) - - - 1 - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) - (2) - (2) - - Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 16 $ 54 $ 9,164 $ 253 $ 74 (47) Redeem- GWBL Contingent able Other GMIB Separate and Other Payment Preferred Equity Reinsurance Accounts Features' Arrang- Stock Investments (2) Asset Assets Liability ement (In Millions) Balance, January 1, 2015 $ - $ 61 $ 10,711 $ 260 $ 128 $ (42) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - 5 - - - (2) Investment gains (losses), net - 5 - 25 - - Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contracts - - 1,363 - - - Policyholders' benefits - - - - (37) - Subtotal - 10 1,363 25 (37) (2) Other comprehensive income (loss) - (2) - - - - Purchases (3) - - 171 17 134 - Issues - - - - - - Sales (4) - (18) (31) (2) - - Settlements (5) - - - (3) - 5 Transfers into Level 3 (1) - - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) - - - (2) - - Balance, September 30, 2015 $ - $ 51 $ 12,214 $ 295 $ 225 $ (39) Balance, January 1, 2014 $ 15 $ 52 $ 6,747 $ 237 $ - $ (38) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - 1 - - - (1) Investment gains (losses), net - 1 - 10 - - Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contracts - - 2,275 - - - Policyholders' benefits - - - - (22) - Subtotal - 2 2,275 10 (22) (1) Other comprehensive income (loss) - - - - - - Purchases (3) 1 3 168 13 96 (10) Issues - - (26) - - - Sales (4) - (1) - (3) - - Settlements (5) - - - (4) - 2 Transfers into Level 3 (1) - - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) - (2) - - - - Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 16 $ 54 $ 9,164 $ 253 $ 74 $ (47) Transfers into/out of Level 3 classification are reflected at beginning-of-period fair values. Includes Trading securities’ Level 3 am ount. For the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and GWBL and other features reserves, represents premiums. For the GMIB reinsurance contract asset, represents recoveries from reinsurers and for GWBL and other features reserves represents benefits paid. For contingent payment arrangements, it represents payments under the arrangement. The table below details changes in unrealized gains (losses) for the thir d quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014 by category for Level 3 assets and liabilities still held at September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively: Earnings (Loss) Increase Investment (Decrease) in the Gains Fair Value of the Policy- (Losses), Reinsurance holders' Net Contract Asset OCI Benefits (In Millions) Level 3 Instruments Third Quarter 2015 Held at September 30, 2015: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ - $ (2) $ - Commercial mortgage-backed - - 11 - Asset-backed - - (3) - Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale - - - - Subtotal $ - $ - $ 6 $ - GMIB reinsurance contracts - 2,263 - - Separate Accounts’ assets 8 - - - GWBL and Other Features’ liability - - - 116 Total $ 8 $ 2,263 $ 6 $ 116 Level 3 Instruments Third Quarter 2014 Held at September 30, 2014: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ - $ 6 $ - State and political subdivisions - - - - Commercial mortgage-backed - - 12 - Asset-backed - - 2 - Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale - - - - Subtotal $ - $ - $ 20 $ - GMIB reinsurance contracts - 901 - - Separate Accounts’ assets 13 - - - GWBL and Other Features’ liability - - - 57 Total $ 13 $ 901 $ 20 $ 57 Earnings (Loss) Increase Net Investment (Decrease) in Investment Gains Fair Value of Policy- Income (Losses), Reinsurance holders' (Loss) Net Contracts OCI Benefits (In Millions) Level 3 Instruments First Nine Months of 2015 Held at September 30, 2015: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ - $ - $ (3) $ - Commercial mortgage-backed - - - 44 - Asset-backed - - - (3) - State and Political Subs - - - (1) - Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale - - - - - Subtotal $ - $ - $ - $ 37 $ - GMIB reinsurance contracts - - 1,503 - -

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	7) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The funding policy of the Company 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 . In the first nine months of 2015, no cash contributions were made by AXA Equitable or AllianceBernstein to their respective qualified pension plan s . Based on the funded status of the Company ’ s plans at September 3 0 , 2015, no minimum contribution is required to be made in 2015 under ERISA , as amended by the Pension Act. For 2015, no cash contribution will be made by AXA Equitable or AllianceBernstein to their respective qualified pension plans . Components of net periodic pension expense for the Company ’ s qualified plans were as follow s: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Net Periodic Pension Expense: (Qualified Plans) Service cost $ 2 $ 3 $ 6 $ 7 Interest cost 23 26 69 79 Expected return on assets (39) (38) (117) (116) Net amortization 29 28 89 84 Actuarial (gain) loss 1 - 1 - Net Periodic Pension Expense $ 16 $ 19 $ 48 $ 54

SHARE-BASED AND OTHER COMPENSAT

SHARE-BASED AND OTHER COMPENSATION PROGRAMS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Shared Based And Other Compensation Programs [Abstract]
SHARE BASED AND OTHER COMPENSATION PROGRAMS	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AXA and AXA Financial sponsor various share-based compensation plans for eligible employees and financial professionals of AXA Financial and its subsidiaries . AllianceBernstein also sponsors its own unit option plans for certain of its employees. Compensation costs for the thir d quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014 for share-based payment arrangements as further described herein are as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Thousands) Performance Units/Shares $ 3,200 $ 3,230 $ 14,226 $ 9,925 Stock Options 117 216 623 774 AllianceBernstein Stock Options 2,900 - 9,300 (300) AllianceBernstein Restricted Units - 2,200 - 9,600 Other compensation plans (1) (64) 94 488 283 Total Compensation Expenses $ 6,153 $ 5,740 $ 24,637 $ 20,282 (1) Other compensation plans include Restricted Stock, Stock Appreciation Rights and AXA Miles. Performance Units and Performance Shares 2015 Grant . On June 19, 2015, under the terms of the Performance Share Plan, AXA awarded approximately 1.7 million unearned performance shares to employees of AXA Equitable. The extent to which 2015-2017 cumulative performance targets measuring the performance of AXA and the insurance related businesses of AXA Financial Group are achieved will determine the nu mber of performance shares earned, which may vary in linear formula between 0 % and 130 % of the number of performance shares at stake. The performance shares earned during this performance period will vest and be settled on the fourth anniversary of the aw ard date. The plan will settle in shares to all participants. In the third quarter and first nine months of 2015, the expenses associated with the June 19, 2015 grant of performance shares were $ 1 million and $ 7 million, respectively. Settlement of 2012 Grant in 2015. On April 2, 2015, cash distributions of approximately $ 53 million were made to active and former AXA Equitable employees in settlement of 2,273,008 p erformance units earned under the terms of the AXA Performance Unit Plan 2012. Stock Opti ons 2015 Grant . On June 19, 2015, 442,885 options to purchase AXA ordinary shares were granted to employees of AXA Equitable under the terms of the Stock Option Plan at an exercise price of 22.90 euros. All of those options have a five-year graded vesti ng schedule, with one-third vesting on each of the third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Of the total options awarded on June 19, 2015, 244,597 are further subject to conditional vesting terms that require the AXA ordinary share price to outperform the Euro Stoxx Insurance Index over a specified period. All of the options granted on June 19, 2015 have a ten-year term. The weighted average grant date fair value per option award was estimated at 1.58 euros using a Black-Scholes options pricing model with modification to measure the value of the conditional vesting feature. Key assumptions used in the valuation included expected volatility of 23.68 %, a weighted average expected term of 8.2 years, an expected dividend yield of 6.29 % and a risk-free interest rate of 0.92 %. The total fair value of these options (net of expected forfeitures) of approximately $ 1 million is charged to expense over the shorter of the vesting term or the period up to the date at which the participant becomes ret irement eligible. In the third quarter and first nine months of 2015, the Company recognized expenses associated with the June 19, 2015 grant of options of approximately $ 25,000 and $ 308,000 , respectively. 2015 AXA Shareplan . In 2015, eligible employees of participating AXA Financial subsidiaries were offered the opportunity to purchase newly issued AXA ordinary shares , subject to plan limits, under the terms of AXA Shareplan 2015. Eligible employees could have reserved a share purchase during the reserv ation period from August 31, 2015 through September 14, 2015 and could have cancelled their reservation or elected to make a purchase for the first time during the retraction/subscription period from October 22, 2015 through October 27, 2015. The U.S. dol lar purchase price was determined by applying the U.S. dollar/Euro forward exchange rate on October 21, 2015 to the discounted formula subscription price in Euros. “Investment Option A” permitted participants to purchase AXA ordinary shares at a 20 % formu la discounted price of 17.74 euros /per share. “Investment Option B” permitted participants to purchase AXA ordinary shares at an 8.57 % formula discounted price of 20.27 euros /per share on a leveraged basis with a guaranteed return of initial investment pl us a portion of any appreciation in the undiscounted value of the total shares purchased. For purposes of determining the amount of any appreciation, the AXA ordinary share price will be measured over a fifty-two week period preceding the scheduled end da te of AXA Shareplan 2015 which is July 1, 2020. All subscriptions became binding and irrevocable on October 27, 2015. AllianceBernstein Long-term Incentive Compensation Plans. During the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , AllianceBernstein purchased 3.0 million and 3.8 million Holding units for $ 82 million and $ 103 million, respectively (on a trade date basis). These amounts reflect open-market purchases of 3.0 million and 3.7 million Holding Units for $ 82 million and $ 101 million, respect ively, with the remainder relating to purchases of Holding units from employees to allow them to fulfill statutory tax withholding requirements at the time of distribution of long-ter m incentive compensation awards. During the third quarter and first nine months of 2014, AllianceBernstein purchased 0.1 million and 0.2 million AB Holding Units for $ 1 million and $ 5 million , respectively (on a trade date basis) . These amounts reflect purchases from employees to allow them to fulfill statutory tax withholding requirements at the time of distribution of long-term incentive compensation awards. During the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 , AllianceBernstein granted to employees and e ligible Directors 0.3 million and 0.8 million restricted Holding awards , respe ctively . In the first nine months of 2015 and 2014, AllianceBernstein used Holding units repurchased during the period and newly issued Holding units to fund the restricted Holding unit awards .

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	9) INCOME TAXES Income taxes for the interim periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 have been computed using an estimated annual effective tax rate. This rate is revised, if necessary, at the end of each successive interim period to reflect the current estimate of the annual effective tax rate. During the second quart er of 2015, the Company reached a settlement with the IRS on the appeal of proposed adjustments to the Company’s 2004 and 2005 Federal corporate income tax returns. The impact of this settlement on the Company’s financial statements and unrecognized tax be nefits in the first nine months of 2015 was a tax benefit of $ 77 million. During the second quarter of 2014, the IRS completed its examination of the Company’s 2006 and 2007 Federal corporate income tax returns and issued its Revenue Agent’s Report. The i mpact of these completed audits on the Company’s financial statements and unrecognized tax benefits in the first nine months of 2014 was a tax benefit of $ 215 m illion.

LITIGATION

LITIGATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Litigation [Abstract]
LITIGATION	10) LITIGATION There have been no new material legal proceedings and no material developments in specific litigations or regulatory matters previously reported in the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, except as set forth below: Insurance Litigation A lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court of the District of New Jersey in July 2011, entitled Mary Ann Sivolella v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company and AXA Equitable Funds Mana gement Group, LLC (“FMG LLC”) (“ Sivolella Litigation”). The lawsuit was filed derivatively on behalf of eight funds. The lawsuit seeks recovery under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), for alle ged excessive fees paid to AXA Equitable and FMG LLC for investment management services. In November 2011, plaintiff filed an amended complaint, adding claims under Sections 47(b) and 26(f) of the Investment Company Act, as well as a claim for unjust enri chment. In addition, plaintiff purports to file the lawsuit as a class action in addition to a derivative action. In the amended complaint, plaintiff seeks recovery of the alleged overpayments, rescission of the contracts, restitution of all fees paid, in terest, costs, attorney fees, fees for expert witnesses and reserves the right to seek punitive damages where applicable. In December 2011, AXA Equitable and FMG LLC filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. In May 2012, the Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed her claim under Section 26(f) seeking restitution and rescission under Section 47(b) of the 1940 Act. In September 2012, the Court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss as it related to the Section 36(b) claim and granted the defendants’ moti on as it related to the unjust enrichment claim. In January 2013, a second lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court of the District of New Jersey entitled Sanford et al. v. FMG LLC (“Sanford Litigation”). The lawsuit was filed derivatively o n behalf of eight funds, four of which are named in the Sivolella lawsuit as well as four new funds, and seeks recovery under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act for alleged excessive fees paid to FMG LLC for investment management services. In lig ht of the similarities of the allegations in the Sivolella and Sanford Litigations, the parties and the Court agreed to consolidate the two lawsuits. In April 2013, the plaintiffs in the Sivolella and Sanford Litigations amended the complaints to add additional claims under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act for recovery of alleged excessive fees paid to FMG LLC in its capacity as administrator of EQ Advisors Trust. The Plaintiffs seek re covery of the alleged overpayments, or alternatively, rescission of the contract and restitution of the excessive fees paid, interest, costs and fees. In January 2015, defendants filed a motion for summary judgment as well as various motions to strike cer tain of the Plaintiffs’ experts in the Sivolella and Sanford Litigations. Also in January 2015, two Plaintiffs in the Sanford Litigation filed a motion for partial summary judgment relating to the EQ/Core Bond Index Portfolio as well as motions in limine to bar admission of certain documents and preclude the testimony of one of defendants’ experts. In August 2015, the Court denied Plaintiffs’ motions in limine and also denied both parties motions for summary judgment. The trial has been scheduled for Janu ary 2016. In April 2014, a lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, entitled Andrew Yale, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. AXA Life Insurance Company F/K/A AXA Equitable Life Ins urance 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 (the “Polici es”). The complaint alleges that AXA Equitable 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, a n omission that allegedly caused AXA Equitable 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 June 2014, AXA Equitable filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on procedural grounds, which was denied in October 2014. In February 2015, plaintiffs substituted two new named plaintiffs for the current named plaintiff, Mr. Yale, who had determined that he could not serve as the named plaintiff and class representative in the case. The action is now entitled Ross v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company . In March 2015, AXA Equitable filed a motion to dismiss on substantive grounds, wher eupon the court permitted plaintiffs to file an amended pleading, which they did in March 2015. In April 2015, AXA Equitable filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. In April 2015, plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification. In July 2015, the Court granted AXA Equitable’s motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. As a result of that decision, the Court also denied plaintiffs motion for class certification as moot. In August 2015, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal and a b riefing schedule has been set by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. In April 2015, the same plaintiffs’ law firm filed a second action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of a putative class of variable an nuity 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 s ame allegations, and seeks the same relief (return of all premium paid by class members) as the first action on behalf of life insurance policyholders. In October 2015, the Court, on its own, dismissed the Yarbrough litigation on similar grounds as Ross. I n October 2015, plaintiff filed a notice of appeal. A lawsuit was filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester, Commercial Division (“New York state court”) in June 2014, entitled Jessica Zweiman , Executrix of the Estate of A nne Zweiman , on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company . The lawsuit is a putative class action on behalf of “all persons who purchased variable annuities from AXA Equitable which subsequently became sub ject to the ATM Strategy, and who suffered injury as a result thereof.” Plaintiff asserts that volatility management techniques – which the complaint refers to as the “ATM Strategy” – were implemented in certain variable investment options offered to plai ntiff’s mother under her variable annuity contract and that use of volatility management in those options “breached the terms of the variable deferred annuities held by plaintiff and the Class.” The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. In July 2014, AXA E quitable filed a notice of removal to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and plaintiff filed a motion to remand the action to New York state court. In September 2014, AXA Equitable filed a motion to dismiss the Complain t as precluded by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. In September 2015, the New York federal district court granted AXA Equitable’s motion to dismiss the Complaint. In October 2015, plaintiff filed a notice of appeal. In November 2014, one of the plaintiff’s law firms in Zweiman filed a separate lawsuit entitled Arlene Shuster, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden Count y (“New Jersey state court”). This lawsuit is a putative class action on behalf of “all AXA [Equitable] variable life insurance policyholders who allocated funds from their Policy Accounts to investments in AXA’s Separate Accounts, which were subsequently subjected to volatility-management strategy, and who suffered injury as a result thereof” and asserts a claim for breach of contract similar to the claim in Zweiman . In December 2014, AXA Equitable filed a notice of removal to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. In January 2015, plaintiff filed a motion to remand the action to New Jersey state court. In July 2015, the New Jersey federal district court remanded the action to New Jersey state court. In September 2015, AXA Equ itable filed a motion to dismiss the compliant. In August 2015, another of the plaintiff’s law firms in Zweiman filed a third lawsuit entitled Richard T. O’Donnell, on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Comp any in Connecticut Superior Court, Judicial Division of New Haven (“Connecticut state court”). This lawsuit purports to cover the same class definition, makes substantially the same allegations, and seeks the same relief as in Zweiman . In September 2015, AXA Equitable filed a notice of removal to the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut and a motion to transfer to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In October 2015, plaintiff filed a motion to re mand the action to Connecticut state court. ____________________________________________________________________________ Although the outcome of litigation and regulatory matters generally cannot be predicted with certainty, management intends to vigorously defend against the allegations made by the plaintiffs in the actions described above and believes that the ultimate resolution of the matters described therein involving AXA Equitable and/or its subsidiaries should not have a material adverse ef fect on the consolidated financial position of AXA Equitable. Management cannot make an estimate of loss, if any, or predict whether or not any of the litigations and regulatory matters described above will have a material adverse effect on AXA Equitable’ s consolidated results of operations in any particular period. In addition to the matters described above in the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, a number of lawsuits, claims, assessments and regul atory inquiries have been filed or commenced against life and health insurers and asset managers in the jurisdictions in which AXA Equitable and its respective subsidiaries do business. These actions and proceedings involve, among other things, insurers’ sales practices, product design, features and accompanying disclosure, alleged agent misconduct, alleged failure to properly supervise agents, contract administration, product design, features and accompanying disclosure, alleged breach of fiduciary duties , alleged mismanagement of client funds and other matters. Some of the matters have resulted in the award of substantial judgments and fines against other insurers and asset managers, including material amounts of punitive damages, or in substantial settl ements. Courts, juries and regulators often have substantial discretion in awarding large damage awards and fines, including punitive damages. AXA Equitable and its subsidiaries from time to time are involved in such actions and proceedings. While the u ltimate outcome of such matters cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management no such matter is likely to have a material adverse effect on AXA Equitable’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, it should be noted that the frequency of large damage awards, including large punitive damage awards and regulatory fines that bear little or no relation to actual economic damages incurred, continues to create the potential for an unpredictable judgment in any given m atter.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	11) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AXA Equitable reimburses AXA Financial for expenses relating to the Excess Retirement Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and certain other employee benefit plans that provide participants with medical, life insurance, and deferred compensation benefits. Such reimbursement was based on the cost to AXA Financial of the benefits provided which totaled $ (8) million, $ 13 million and $ 2 million, $ 20 million , respectively, for the third quarter and first nine mo nths of 2015 and 2014 . AXA Equitable paid $ 146 million, $ 449 million, $ 150 million and $ 459 million, respectively, of commissions and fees to AXA Distribution and its subsidiaries for sales of insurance prod ucts for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014 . AXA Equitable charged AXA Distribution’s subsidiaries $ 85 million, $ 243 million, $ 79 million and $ 2 46 million, respectively, for their applicable share of operating expenses for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014 , pursuant to the Agreements for Services. AXA Equitable provides personnel services, employee benefits, facilities, supplies and equipment under service agreements with certain AXA Financial subsidiarie s and affiliates to conduct their business. The associated costs related to the service agreement are allocated based on methods that management believes are reasonable, including a review of the nature of such costs and activities performed to support ea ch company. As a result of such allocations, AXA Equitable was reimbursed $ 26 million, $ 73 million, $ 19 , million and $ 56 million for the thir d quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014, respectively. Both AXA Equitable and AllianceBernstein , along w ith other AXA affiliates, participate in certain intercompany cost sharing and service agreements including technology and professional development arrangements. AXA Equitable and AllianceBernstein incurred expenses under such agreements of approximately $ 30 million, $ 106 million, $ 40 million and $ 118 million for the thir d quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014, respectively. Expense reimbursements by AXA and AXA affiliates to AXA Equitable under such agr eements totaled approximately $ 4 million, $ 1 1 million, $ 3 million and $ 13 million for the thir d quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014, respectively. The net receivable (payable) related to these contracts was approximately $ 11 million and $ 3 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company’s GMIB reinsurance contract asset with AXA Arizona had carrying values of $ 9,783 million and $ 8,560 million, respectively, and is reported in Guaranteed minimum income benefit reinsurance contract a sset, at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. Ceded p remiums to AXA Arizona in the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014 related to the UL and no lapse guarantee riders totaled approximately $ 114 million, $ 337 mi llion, $ 114 million and $ 333 million, respectively. Ceded claims paid in the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014 were $ 5 million, $ 35 million, $ 21 million and $ 70 million, respectively.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	12) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) AOCI represents cumulative gains (losses) on items that are not reflected in ear nings (loss). The balances as of September 30, 2015 and 2014 follow: September 30, 2015 2014 (In Millions) Unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ 645 $ 751 Foreign currency translation adjustments (53) (22) Defined benefit pension plans (722) (697) Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (130) 32 Less: Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 52 20 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable $ (78) $ 52 The components of OCI , net-of-taxes for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014 follow: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Foreign currency translation adjustments: Foreign currency translation gains (losses) arising during the period $ (10) $ (15) $ (17) $ (9) (Gains) losses reclassified into net earnings (loss) during the period (1) - (2) - Foreign currency translation adjustment (11) (15) (19) (9) Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments: Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 130 (93) (622) 650 (Gains) losses reclassified into net earnings (loss) during the period (1) 2 3 12 24 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 132 (90) (610) 674 Adjustments for policyholders' liabilities, DAC, insurance liability loss recognition and other 71 26 132 (77) Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustments (net of deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $107, $(34) ,$(261) and $321) 203 (64) (478) 597 Change in defined benefit plans: Less: reclassification adjustments to net earnings (loss) for: Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses included in Amortization of net prior service cost included in net periodic cost 19 20 58 60 Change in defined benefit plans (net of deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $10, $11, $31 and $101) 19 20 58 60 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 211 (59) (439) 648 Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 5 11 10 7 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable $ 216 $ (48) $ (429) $ 655 See “Reclassification adjustments” in Note 3. Reclassification amounts presented net of income tax expense (benefit) of $ 1 million and $ (2 ) million, $ (6 ) million and $ (13) million, for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 201 4 , respectively. Investment gains and losses reclassified from AOCI to net earnings (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 statement s of earnings (loss). Amounts reclassified from AOCI to net earnings (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 earnings (loss). Amounts presented in the table above are net of ta x.

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABI

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	13) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Restructuring As part of AXA Equitable’s on-going efforts to reduce costs and operate more efficiently, from time to time, management has approved and initiated plans to reduce headcount and relocate certain operations. In the first nine months of 2014 , AXA Equitable recorded pre-tax ch arges of $ 25 million related to the reduction in office space in the Company’s 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N ew York headquarters . Obligation under funding agreements Funding agreements are reported in Policyholders’ account balances in the con solidated balance sheets. AXA Equitable as a member of the FHLBNY has access to borrowing facilities from the FHLBNY including collateralized borrowings and funding agreements, which would require AXA Equitable to pledge qualified mortgage-backed assets a nd/or government securities as collateral. AXA Equitable’s capacity with the FHLBNY was increased during second quarter 2014 from $ 1,000 million to $ 3,000 million. At both September 3 0 , 2015 and December 31, 2014 the Compa ny had $ 500 million of outstanding funding agreements with the FHLBNY. The funding agreements were used to extend the duration of the assets within the General Account investment portfolio. For other instruments used to extend the duration of the General Account in vestment portfolio see “Derivative and offsetting assets and liabilities” included in Note 3.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	14) SEGMENT INFORMATION The following tables reconcile segment revenues and earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes to total revenues and earnings (loss) as reported on the consolidated statements of earnings (loss) and segment assets to total assets on the consolidate d balance sheets, respectively. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Segment revenues: Insurance (1) $ 4,983 $ 3,011 $ 7,231 $ 8,784 Investment Management (2) 738 749 2,291 2,220 Consolidation/elimination (7) (6) (21) (20) Total Revenues $ 5,714 $ 3,754 $ 9,501 $ 10,984 Includes investment expenses charged by AllianceBernstein of approximately $ 12 million, $ 34 million, $ 8 million and $ 22 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014 , respectively , for services provided to AXA Equitable’s insurance segment . Intersegment investment advisory and other fees of approximately $ 19 million, $ 55 million, $ 14 million and $ 42 million, for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 and 2014 , respectively, are included in total revenues of the Investment Management segment. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes: Insurance $ 3,200 $ 1,426 $ 2,271 $ 3,849 Investment Management 138 142 445 412 Consolidation/elimination 1 - - - Total Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations, before income taxes $ 3,339 $ 1,568 $ 2,716 $ 4,261 September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In Millions) Segment assets: Insurance $ 181,432 $ 184,018 Investment Management (1) 11,754 11,990 Consolidation/elimination (5) (3) Total Assets $ 193,181 $ 196,005 In accordance with SEC regulations, the Investment Management segment includes securities with a fair value of $ 350 million and $ 415 million which have been segregated in a special reserve bank custody account at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, for the exclusive benefit of securities broker-dealer or brokerage customers under the Exchange Act.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI22

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (POLICIES)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting for Variable Annuities With Guarantee Features [Policy Text Block]	Accounting for Variable Annuities with GMDB and GMIB Features Future claims exposure on products with guaranteed minimum death benefit (“GMDB”) and guaranteed minimum income benefit (“GMIB”) features are sensitive to movements in the equity markets and interest rates. The Company has in place various hedging programs utilizing derivatives that are designed to mitigate the impact of movements in equity markets and interest rates. The accounting for these various hedging programs does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. As a result, changes in the value of the derivatives will be recognized in the period in which they occur while offsetting changes in reserves and deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) will be recognized over time in accordance with policies described in the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 , under “Policyholders’ Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits” and “DAC”. These differences in recognition contribute to earnings volatility. GMIB reinsurance contracts are used to cede to affiliated and non-affiliated reinsurers a portion of the exposure on variable annuity products that offer the GMIB feature. The GMIB reinsuran ce contracts are accounted for as derivatives and are reported at fair value. Gross reserves for GMIB are calculated on the basis of assumptions related to projected benefits and related contract charges over the lives of the contracts and therefore will not immediately reflect the offsetting impact on future claims exposure resulting from the same capital market and/or interest rate fluctuations that cause gains or losses on the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contracts. The changes in the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contracts are recorded in the period in which they occur while offsetting changes in gross reserves and DAC for GMIB are recognized over time in accordance with policies described in the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Sta tements for the year ended December 31, 2014 under “Policyholders’ Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits” and “DAC”. These differences in recognition contribute to earnings volatility.
New Accounting Pronouncements Policy [Policy Text Block]	Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance for repurchase-to-maturity transactions, repurchase financings and added disclosure requirements, which aligns the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase financing arrangements with the accounting for other typical repurchase agreements. The new guidance also requires additional disclosures about repurchase agreements and similar transactions. The accounting changes and disclosure requirements were effective for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The FASB issued new guidance that allows investors to elec t to use the proportional amortization method to account for investments in qualified affordable housing projects if certain conditions are met. Under this method, which replaces the effective yield method, an investor amortizes the cost of its investment , in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits it receives, to income tax expense. The guidance also introduces disclosure requirements for all investments in qualified affordable housing projects, regardless of the accounting method used for t hose investments. The guidance was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Future Adoption Of New Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block]	Future Adoption of New Accounting Prono uncements In May 2015, the FASB issued new guidance related to disclosures for investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent). Under the new guidance, investments measured at NAV, as a practical expedi ent for fair value, are excluded from the fair value hierarchy. Removing investments measured using the practical expedient from the fair value hierarchy is intended to eliminate the diversity in practice that currently exists with respect to the categori zation of these investments. The only criterion for categorizing investments in the fair value hierarchy will be the observability of the inputs. The amendment is effective retrospectively for fiscal years (and interim periods within those years) beginni ng after December 15, 2015. Management does not expect implementation of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued new guidance , s implifying the p resentation of d ebt i ssuan ce c osts, which requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt liability, consistent with the presentation of a debt discount. The new guidance is effective retrospecti vely for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 . Management does not expect implementation of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued new revenue reco gnition guidance that is intended to improve and converge the financial reporting requirements for revenue from contracts with customers with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The new guidance applies to contracts that deliver goods or services to a customer, except when those contracts are for: insurance, 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. The new gui dance is effective for interim and annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Management is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this guida nce will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

INVESTMENTS (TABLES)

INVESTMENTS (TABLES)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Investments Tables [Abstract]
Available For Sale Securities [Text Block]	Available-for-Sale Securities by Classification Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair OTTI Cost Gains Losses Value in AOCI (3) (In Millions) September 30, 2015: Fixed Maturity Securities: Corporate $ 19,573 1,200 178 $ 20,595 $ - U.S. Treasury, government and agency 8,788 419 259 8,948 - States and political subdivisions 437 67 1 503 - Foreign governments 398 41 16 423 - Commercial mortgage-backed 646 30 105 571 10 Residential mortgage-backed (1) 642 38 - 680 - Asset-backed (2) 72 11 1 82 3 Redeemable preferred stock 615 63 5 673 - Total Fixed Maturities 31,171 1,869 565 32,475 13 Equity securities 34 - 2 32 - Total at September 30, 2015 $ 31,205 $ 1,869 $ 567 $ 32,507 $ 13 December 31, 2014: Fixed Maturity Securities: Corporate $ 20,742 $ 1,549 $ 71 $ 22,220 $ - U.S. Treasury, government and agency 6,685 672 26 7,331 - States and political subdivisions 441 78 - 519 - Foreign governments 405 48 7 446 - Commercial mortgage-backed 855 22 142 735 10 Residential mortgage-backed (1) 752 43 - 795 - Asset-backed (2) 86 14 1 99 3 Redeemable preferred stock 829 70 10 889 - Total Fixed Maturities 30,795 2,496 257 33,034 13 Equity securities 36 2 - 38 - Total at December 31, 2014 $ 30,831 $ 2,498 $ 257 $ 33,072 $ 13
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturities Contractual Maturities at September 30, 2015 Amortized Cost Fair Value (In Millions) Due in one year or less $ 1,531 $ 1,556 Due in years two through five 6,914 7,413 Due in years six through ten 10,183 10,391 Due after ten years 10,568 11,109 Subtotal 29,196 30,469 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 646 571 Residential mortgage-backed securities 642 680 Asset-backed securities 72 82 Total $ 30,556 $ 31,802
Available For Sale Fixed Maturities Proceeds Gross Gains And Gross Losses From Sales And Other Than Temporary Impairments [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Proceeds from sales $ 182 $ 219 $ 807 $ 439 Gross gains on sales $ 14 $ 2 $ 21 $ 17 Gross losses on sales $ (2) $ (1) $ (7) $ (7) Total OTTI $ (14) $ (2) $ (32) $ (53) Non-credit losses recognized in OCI - - - - Credit losses recognized in earnings (loss) $ (14) $ (2) $ (32) $ (53)
Fixed Maturities Credit Loss Impairments [Table Text Block]	Fixed Maturities - Credit Loss Impairments Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Balances, beginning of period $ (238) $ (344) $ (254) $ (370) Previously recognized impairments on securities that matured, paid, prepaid or sold 35 94 69 171 Recognized impairments on securities impaired to fair value this period (1) - - - - Impairments recognized this period on securities not previously impaired (14) (2) (32) (26) Additional impairments this period on securities previously impaired - - - (27) 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 September 30, $ (217) $ (252) $ (217) $ (252)
Unrealized Gain Loss On Investments [Table Text Block]	September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In Millions) AFS Securities: Fixed maturities: With OTTI loss $ 14 $ 10 All other 1,290 2,229 Equity securities (2) 2 Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) $ 1,302 $ 2,241
Unrealized Gain Loss On Investments With Other Than Temporary Impairment [Table Text Block]	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities with OTTI Losses AOCI Gain Net (Loss) Related Unrealized Deferred to Net Gains Income Unrealized (Losses) on Policyholders' Tax Asset Investment Investments DAC Liabilities (Liability) Gains (Losses) (In Millions) Balance, July 1, 2015 $ 7 $ 1 $ (1) $ (3) $ 4 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 1 - - - 1 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net earnings (loss) 6 - - - 6 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - (1) - - (1) Deferred income taxes - - - (2) (2) Policyholders' liabilities - - (1) - (1) Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 14 $ - $ (2) $ (5) $ 7 Balance, July 1, 2014 $ (2) $ 1 $ 2 $ (1) $ - Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 2 - - - 2 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net earnings (loss) 6 - - - 6 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - - - - - Deferred income taxes - - - (2) (2) Policyholders' liabilities - - (3) - (3) Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 6 $ 1 $ (1) $ (3) $ 3 AOCI Gain Net (Loss) Related Unrealized Deferred to Net Gains Income Unrealized (Losses) on Policyholders' Tax Asset Investment Investments DAC Liabilities (Liability) Gains (Losses) (In Millions) Balance, January 1, 2015 $ 10 $ - $ - $ (4) $ 6 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (4) - - - (4) Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses: Included in Net earnings (loss) 8 - - - 8 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - - - - - Deferred income taxes - - - (1) (1) Policyholders' liabilities - - (2) - (2) Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 14 $ - $ (2) $ (5) $ 7 Balance, January 1, 2014 $ (28) $ 2 $ 10 $ 5 $ (11) Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (2) - - - (2) Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses: Included in Net earnings (loss) 36 - - - 36 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - (1) - - (1) Deferred income taxes - - - (8) (8) Policyholders' liabilities - - (11) - (11) Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 6 $ 1 $ (1) $ (3) $ 3
Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) in AOCI AOCI Gain Net (Loss) Related Unrealized Deferred to Net Gains Income Unrealized (Losses) on Policyholders' Tax Asset Investment Investments DAC Liabilities (Liability) Gains (Losses) (In Millions) Balance, July 1, 2015 $ 1,093 $ (102) $ (300) $ (243) $ 448 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 198 - - - 198 Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net earnings (loss) (3) - - - (3) Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - 32 - - 32 Deferred income taxes - - - (86) (86) Policyholders' liabilities - - 24 - 24 Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 1,288 $ (70) $ (276) $ (329) $ 613 Balance, July 1, 2014 $ 1,757 $ (117) $ (381) $ (439) $ 820 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (141) - - - (141) Reclassification adjustment: Included in Net earnings (loss) (6) - - - (6) Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - (5) - - (5) Deferred income taxes - - - 36 36 Policyholders' liabilities - - 48 - 48 Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 1,610 $ (122) $ (333) $ (403) $ 752 AOCI Gain Net (Loss) Related Unrealized Deferred to Net Gains Income Unrealized (Losses) on Policyholders' Tax Asset Investment Investments DAC Liabilities (Liability) Gains (Losses) (In Millions) Balance, January 1, 2015 $ 2,231 $ (122) $ (368) $ (610) $ 1,131 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period (953) - - - (953) Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses: Included in Net earnings (loss) 10 - - - 10 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - 52 - - 52 Deferred income taxes - - - 281 281 Policyholders' liabilities - - 92 - 92 Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 1,288 $ (70) $ (276) $ (329) $ 613 Balance, January 1, 2014 $ 607 $ (107) $ (245) $ (90) $ 165 Net investment gains (losses) arising during the period 1,002 - - - 1,002 Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses: Included in Net earnings (loss) 1 - - - 1 Excluded from Net earnings (loss) (1) - - - - - Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on: DAC - (15) - - (15) Deferred income taxes - - - (313) (313) Policyholders' liabilities - - (88) - (88) Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 1,610 $ (122) $ (333) $ (403) $ 752
Schedule Of Unrealized Loss On Investments [Table Text Block]	Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total Gross Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses (In Millions) September 30, 2015: Fixed Maturity Securities: Corporate $ 3,237 $ (117) $ 503 $ (61) $ 3,740 $ (178) U.S. Treasury, government and agency 2,355 (259) - - 2,355 (259) States and political subdivisions 19 (1) - - 19 (1) Foreign governments 74 (6) 40 (10) 114 (16) Commercial mortgage-backed 78 (3) 279 (102) 357 (105) Residential mortgage-backed 40 - 30 - 70 - Asset-backed 4 - 17 (1) 21 (1) Redeemable preferred stock 147 (2) 63 (3) 210 (5) Total $ 5,954 $ (388) $ 932 $ (177) $ 6,886 $ (565) December 31, 2014: Fixed Maturity Securities: Corporate $ 1,314 $ (29) $ 1,048 $ (42) $ 2,362 $ (71) U.S. Treasury, government and agency 280 (6) 373 (20) 653 (26) States and political subdivisions 21 - - - 21 - Foreign governments 27 (1) 65 (6) 92 (7) Commercial mortgage-backed 37 (2) 355 (140) 392 (142) Residential mortgage-backed - - 35 - 35 - Asset-backed - - 20 (1) 20 (1) Redeemable preferred stock 42 - 169 (10) 211 (10) Total $ 1,721 $ (38) $ 2,065 $ (219) $ 3,786 $ (257)
Net investment income (loss) from trading securities [Table Text Block]	Net investment income (loss) from trading securities Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Net investment gains (losses) recognized during the period on securities held at the end of the period $ (56) $ (40) $ (49) $ 4 Net investment gains (losses) recognized on securities sold during the period 2 4 9 11 Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on trading securities arising during the period (54) (36) (40) 15 Interest and dividend income from trading securities 25 11 53 34 Net investment income (loss) from trading securities $ (29) $ (25) $ 13 $ 49
Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	Troubled Debt Restructuring - Modifications Number Outstanding Recorded Investment of Loans Pre-Modification Post - Modification September 30, 2015 (In Millions) Troubled debt restructurings: Commercial mortgage loans 1 84 93 Total 1 $ 84 $ 93
Allowance For Credit Losses On Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	2015 2014 Allowance for credit losses: (In Millions) Beginning balance, January 1, $ 37 $ 42 Charge-offs (1) (14) Recoveries - - Provision 2 9 Ending balance, September 30, $ 38 $ 37 Ending balance, September 30,: Individually Evaluated for Impairment $ 38 $ 37
Debt Service Coverage Ratio [Table Text Block]	Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios September 30, 2015 Debt Service Coverage Ratio Less Total Greater 1.8x to 1.5x to 1.2x to 1.0x to than Mortgage Loan-to-Value Ratio: (2) than 2.0x 2.0x 1.8x 1.5x 1.2x 1.0x Loans (In Millions) Commercial Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 438 $ - $ 57 $ 20 $ 20 $ - $ 535 50% - 70% 1,132 372 670 793 78 - 3,045 70% - 90% 121 - 229 294 124 46 814 90% plus 156 - - - - - 156 Total Commercial Mortgage Loans $ 1,847 $ 372 $ 956 $ 1,107 $ 222 $ 46 $ 4,550 Agricultural Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 200 $ 107 $ 293 $ 420 $ 240 $ 51 $ 1,311 50% - 70% 149 89 181 294 224 49 986 70% - 90% - - 2 - - - 2 90% plus - - - - - - - Total Agricultural Mortgage Loans $ 349 $ 196 $ 476 $ 714 $ 464 $ 100 $ 2,299 Total Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 638 $ 107 $ 350 $ 440 $ 260 $ 51 $ 1,846 50% - 70% 1,281 461 851 1,087 302 49 4,031 70% - 90% 121 - 231 294 124 46 816 90% plus 156 - - - - - 156 Total Mortgage Loans $ 2,196 $ 568 $ 1,432 $ 1,821 $ 686 $ 146 $ 6,849 Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios December 31, 2014 Debt Service Coverage Ratio Less Total Greater 1.8x to 1.5x to 1.2x to 1.0x to than Mortgage Loan-to-Value Ratio: (2) than 2.0x 2.0x 1.8x 1.5x 1.2x 1.0x Loans (In Millions) Commercial Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 335 $ - $ - $ 59 $ 34 $ - $ 428 50% - 70% 963 440 872 839 54 - 3,168 70% - 90% 211 - 61 265 79 - 616 90% plus 156 - - - - 47 203 Total Commercial Mortgage Loans $ 1,665 $ 440 $ 933 $ 1,163 $ 167 $ 47 $ 4,415 Agricultural Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 184 $ 100 $ 232 $ 408 $ 206 $ 50 $ 1,180 50% - 70% 143 87 201 223 204 47 905 70% - 90% - - - - - - - 90% plus - - - - - - - Total Agricultural Mortgage Loans $ 327 $ 187 $ 433 $ 631 $ 410 $ 97 $ 2,085 Total Mortgage Loans (1) 0% - 50% $ 519 $ 100 $ 232 $ 467 $ 240 $ 50 $ 1,608 50% - 70% 1,106 527 1,073 1,062 258 47 4,073 70% - 90% 211 - 61 265 79 - 616 90% plus 156 - - - - 47 203 Total Mortgage Loans $ 1,992 $ 627 $ 1,366 $ 1,794 $ 577 $ 144 $ 6,500
Age Analysis Of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Table Text Block]	Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans Recorded Investment 90 Total > 90 Days 30-59 60-89 Days Financing and Days Days or > Total Current Receivables Accruing (In Millions) September 30, 2015 Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,550 $ 4,550 $ - Agricultural - 35 1 36 2,263 2,299 2 Total Mortgage Loans $ - $ 35 $ 1 $ 36 $ 6,813 $ 6,849 $ 2 December 31, 2014 Commercial $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,415 $ 4,415 $ - Agricultural 1 7 3 11 2,074 2,085 3 Total Mortgage Loans $ 1 $ 7 $ 3 $ 11 $ 6,489 $ 6,500 $ 3
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Table Text Block]	Impaired Mortgage Loans Unpaid Average Interest Recorded Principal Related Recorded Income Investment Balance Allowance Investment (1) Recognized (In Millions) September 30, 2015: With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ 30 $ 30 $ - $ 8 $ - Agricultural mortgage loans - - - - - Total $ 30 $ 30 $ - $ 8 $ - With related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ 156 $ 156 $ (38) $ 156 $ 3 Agricultural mortgage loans - - - - - Total $ 156 $ 156 $ (38) $ 156 $ 3 December 31, 2014: With no related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Agricultural mortgage loans - - - - - Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - With related allowance recorded: Commercial mortgage loans - other $ 156 $ 156 $ (37) $ 148 $ 2 Agricultural mortgage loans - - - - - Total $ 156 $ 156 $ (37) $ 148 $ 2
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments [Text Block]	Derivative Instruments by Category Gains (Losses) At September 30, 2015 Reported In Net Fair Value Earnings (Loss) Notional Asset Liability Nine Months Ended Amount Derivatives Derivatives September 30, 2015 (In Millions) Freestanding derivatives: Equity contracts: (1) Futures $ 7,055 $ 3 $ - $ 303 Swaps 1,498 78 6 54 Options 6,624 848 616 (167) Interest rate contracts : (1) Floors 1,800 82 - 17 Swaps 12,908 506 50 157 Futures 9,274 - - (152) Swaptions - - - 118 Credit contracts: (1) Credit default swaps 2,359 11 20 (1) Other freestanding contracts: (1) Foreign currency contracts 297 6 4 8 Net investment income (loss) 337 Embedded derivatives: GMIB reinsurance contracts - 12,214 - 1,503 GIB and GWBL and Other Features (2) - - 225 (97) SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features (3) - - 159 137 Total $ 41,815 $ 13,748 $ 1,080 $ 1,880 Gains (Losses) At December 31, 2014 Reported In Net Fair Value Earnings (Loss) Notional Asset Liability Nine Months Ended Amount Derivatives Derivatives September 30, 2014 (In Millions) Freestanding derivatives : Equity contracts: (1) Futures $ 5,933 $ 1 $ 2 $ (232) Swaps 1,169 22 15 (72) Options 6,896 1,215 742 70 Interest rate contracts: (1) Floors 2,100 120 - 3 Swaps 11,608 605 15 875 Futures 10,647 - - 332 Swaptions 4,800 72 - - Credit contracts: (1) Credit default swaps 1,942 9 27 6 Other freestanding contracts: (1) Foreign currency contracts 149 2 - - Net investment income (loss) 982 Embedded derivatives: GMIB reinsurance contracts - 10,711 - 2,417 GIB and GWBL and Other Features (2) - - 128 (74) SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features (3) - - 380 (88) Total $ 45,244 $ 12,757 $ 1,309 $ 3,237
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments At September 30, 2015 Gross Gross Amounts Net Amounts Amounts Offset in the Presented in the Recognized Balance Sheets Balance Sheets (In Millions) ASSETS (1) Description Derivatives: Equity contracts $ 924 $ 622 $ 302 Interest rate contracts 556 43 513 Credit contracts 9 20 (11) Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement 1,489 685 804 Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement 27 - 27 Total Derivatives 1,516 685 831 Other financial instruments (4) 882 - 882 Other invested assets (2) $ 2,398 $ 685 $ 1,713 Securities purchased under agreement to resell $ 224 $ - $ 224 LIABILITIES (3) Description Derivatives: Equity contracts $ 622 $ 622 $ - Interest rate contracts 43 43 - Credit contracts 20 20 - Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement 685 685 - Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement - - - Total Derivatives 685 685 - Other financial liabilities 3,079 - 3,079 Other liabilities $ 3,764 $ 685 $ 3,079 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase $ 1,882 $ - $ 1,882 Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments At December 31, 2014 Gross Gross Amounts Net Amounts Amounts Offset in the Presented in the Recognized Balance Sheets Balance Sheets (In Millions) ASSETS (1) Description Derivatives: Equity contracts $ 1,236 $ 753 $ 483 Interest rate contracts 755 12 743 Credit contracts 7 27 (20) Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement 1,998 792 1,206 Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement 40 - 40 Total Derivatives 2,038 792 1,246 Other financial instruments (2) 852 - 852 Other invested assets (2) $ 2,890 $ 792 $ 2,098 LIABILITIES (3) Description Derivatives: Equity contracts $ 753 $ 753 $ - Interest rate contracts 12 12 - Credit contracts 27 27 - Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement 792 792 - Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement - - - Total Derivatives 792 792 - Other financial liabilities 2,939 - 2,939 Other liabilities $ 3,731 $ 792 $ 2,939 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase $ 950 $ - $ 950
Collateral Arrangements By Counterparty Not Offset In Consolidated Balancesheets [Table Text Block]	Gross Collateral Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets At September 30, 2015 Net Amounts Collateral (Received)/Held Presented in the Financial Net Balance Sheets Instruments Cash Amounts (In Millions) ASSETS: (1) Counterparty A $ 54 $ - $ (53) $ 1 Counterparty B 41 - (41) - Counterparty C 98 - (98) - Counterparty D 236 - (230) 6 Counterparty E 62 - (58) 4 Counterparty F 40 - (40) - Counterparty G 102 - (86) 16 Counterparty H 5 (5) - - Counterparty I 78 - (78) - Counterparty J (5) - 5 - Counterparty K (3) - 8 5 Counterparty L 11 - (11) - Counterparty M 36 - (33) 3 Counterparty N 27 - - 27 Counterparty Q (3) - 4 1 Counterparty T (2) - 3 1 Counterparty U 8 - (8) - Total derivatives $ 786 $ (5) $ (717) $ 64 Other financial instruments (4) 927 - - 927 Other invested assets (2) $ 1,713 $ (5) $ (717) $ 991 Counterparty M $ 154 $ (137) $ - $ 17 Counterparty V 70 (70) - - Securities purchased under agreement to resell $ 224 $ (207) $ - $ 17 LIABILITIES: (3) Counterparty D $ 524 $ (524) $ - $ - Counterparty C 252 (252) - - Counterparty M 867 (858) - 9 Counterparty H 239 (233) - 6 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase $ 1,882 $ (1,867) $ - $ 15 Gross Collateral Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets At December 31, 2014 Net Amounts Collateral (Received)/Held Presented in the Financial Net Balance Sheets Instruments Cash Amounts (In Millions) ASSETS: (1) Counterparty A $ 62 $ - $ (62) $ - Counterparty B 102 - (95) 7 Counterparty C 111 - (110) 1 Counterparty D 228 - (224) 4 Counterparty E 60 - (59) 1 Counterparty F 63 - (60) 3 Counterparty G 145 (145) - - Counterparty H 31 (31) - - Counterparty I 136 - (134) 2 Counterparty J 28 - (22) 6 Counterparty K 44 - (44) - Counterparty L 113 (113) - - Counterparty M 76 - (68) 8 Counterparty N 40 - - 40 Counterparty Q 4 - (4) - Counterparty T 3 - (3) - Total Derivatives $ 1,246 $ (289) $ (885) $ 72 Other financial instruments (2) 852 - - 852 Other invested assets (2) $ 2,098 $ (289) $ (885) $ 924 LIABILITIES (3) Counterparty D $ 450 $ (450) $ - $ - Counterparty C 500 (500) - - Securities sold under agreement to repurchase $ 950 $ (950) $ - $ -
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales [Table Text Block]	Repurchase Agreement Accounted for as Secured Borrowings (1) At September 30, 2015 Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements Overnight and Greater Than Continuous Up to 30 days 30–90 days 90 days Total (In Millions) Securities sold under agreement to repurchase U.S. Treasury and agency securities $ - $ 1,834 $ 48 $ - $ 1,882 Total $ - $ 1,834 $ 48 $ - $ 1,882 Securities purchased under agreement to resell Corporate securities $ - $ 224 $ - $ - $ 224 Total $ - $ 224 $ - $ - $ 224

CLOSED BLOCKS (TABLES)

CLOSED BLOCKS (TABLES)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Closed Block Operations Net Results [Abstract]
Schedule Of Closed Block Revenue And Expenses [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) REVENUES: Premiums and other income $ 59 $ 61 $ 194 $ 202 Net investment income (loss) 88 95 279 285 Net investment gains (losses) 5 1 4 2 Total revenues 152 157 477 489 BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS: Policyholders’ benefits and dividends 154 151 450 460 Other operating costs and expenses 1 2 2 3 Total benefits and other deductions 155 153 452 463 Net revenues (loss) before income taxes (3) 4 25 26 Income tax (expense) benefit 1 (1) (9) (9) Net Revenues (Losses) $ (2) $ 3 $ 16 $ 17
Closed Block Dividend Obligation [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 (In Millions) Balances, beginning of year $ 201 $ 128 Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of DAC (73) 50 Balances, End of Period $ 128 $ 178
Schedule Of Closed Block Assets And Liabilities	September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In Millions) CLOSED BLOCK LIABILITIES: Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other $ 7,423 $ 7,537 Policyholder dividend obligation 128 201 Other liabilities 429 117 Total Closed Block liabilities 7,980 7,855 ASSETS DESIGNATED TO THE CLOSED BLOCK: Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $4,444 and $4,829) 4,686 5,143 Mortgage loans on real estate 1,331 1,407 Policy loans 888 912 Cash and other invested assets 545 14 Other assets 343 176 Total assets designated to the Closed Block 7,793 7,652 Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block 187 203 Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of deferred income tax (expense) benefit of $(43) and $(43) and policyholder dividend obligation of $(128) and $(201) 80 80 Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities $ 267 $ 283

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE25

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (TABLES)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Variable Annuity Contracts GMDB GMIB And GWBL Tables [Abstract]
Variable Annuity Contracts- GMDB GMIB [Table Text Block]	GMDB GMIB Total (In Millions) Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 1,729 $ 5,644 $ 7,373 Paid guarantee benefits (229) (45) (274) Other changes in reserve 413 784 1,197 Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 1,913 $ 6,383 $ 8,296 Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 1,626 $ 4,203 $ 5,829 Paid guarantee benefits (171) (209) (380) Other changes in reserve 211 981 1,192 Balance at September 30, 2014 $ 1,666 $ 4,975 $ 6,641
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Reinsurance Ceded [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 (In Millions) Balance, beginning of year $ 832 $ 791 Paid guarantee benefits (108) (85) Other changes in reserve 193 113 Balance, End of Period $ 917 $ 819
Schedule Of Net Amount Of Risk By Product And Guarantee [Text Block]	Return of Premium Ratchet Roll-Up Combo Total (Dollars In Millions) GMDB: Account values invested in: General Account $ 13,016 $ 141 $ 81 $ 263 $ 13,501 Separate Accounts $ 37,092 $ 8,326 $ 3,436 $ 33,739 $ 82,593 Net amount at risk, gross $ 545 $ 634 $ 2,470 $ 16,193 $ 19,842 Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured $ 545 $ 458 $ 1,689 $ 6,929 $ 9,621 Average attained age of contractholders 51.2 65.3 71.5 66.3 55.1 Percentage of contractholders over age 70 9.0% 35.1% 57.5% 37.7% 16.6% 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 $ 68 $ 361 $ 429 Separate Accounts N/A N/A $ 14,332 $ 40,847 $ 55,179 Net amount at risk, gross N/A N/A $ 1,289 $ 7,017 $ 8,306 Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured N/A N/A $ 395 $ 1,793 $ 2,188 Weighted average years remaining until annuitization N/A N/A 1.3 2.1 2.0 Range of contractually specified interest rates N/A N/A 3% - 6% 3% - 6.5% 3% - 6.5%
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Text Block]	Investment in Variable Insurance Trust Mutual Funds September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In Millions) GMDB: Equity $ 63,931 $ 67,108 Fixed income 2,880 3,031 Balanced 15,384 17,505 Other 398 404 Total $ 82,593 $ 88,048 GMIB: Equity $ 42,357 $ 43,850 Fixed income 1,909 1,988 Balanced 10,724 12,060 Other 189 186 Total $ 55,179 $ 58,084
Schedule Of Variable and Interest-Sensitive Life Insurance Policies - No Lapse Guarantee Table [Text Block]	Direct Reinsurance Liability Ceded Net (In Millions) Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 964 $ (303) (1) $ 661 Other changes in reserves 116 38 154 Balance at September 30, 2015 $ 1,080 $ (265) $ 815 Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 829 $ (441) $ 388 Other changes in reserves 78 (77) 1 Balance at September 30, 2014 $ 907 $ (518) $ 389

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (TABLES)

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (TABLES)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures Tables [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In Millions) Assets: Investments: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ 20,151 $ 444 $ 20,595 U.S. Treasury, government and agency - 8,948 - 8,948 States and political subdivisions - 458 45 503 Foreign governments - 423 - 423 Commercial mortgage-backed - 31 540 571 Residential mortgage-backed (1) - 679 1 680 Asset-backed (2) - 37 45 82 Redeemable preferred stock 250 423 - 673 Subtotal 250 31,150 1,075 32,475 Other equity investments 92 - 51 143 Trading securities 662 5,653 - 6,315 Other invested assets: Short-term investments - 1 - 1 Swaps - 528 - 528 Credit Default Swaps - (9) - (9) Futures 2 - - 2 Options - 232 - 232 Floors - 82 - 82 Margin - - - - Currency Contracts - 3 - 3 Subtotal 2 837 - 839 Cash equivalents 4,276 - - 4,276 Segregated securities - 382 - 382 GMIB reinsurance contract asset - - 12,214 12,214 Separate Accounts' assets 101,305 2,823 295 104,423 Total Assets $ 106,587 $ 40,845 $ 13,635 $ 161,067 Liabilities GWBL and Other Features' liability $ - $ - $ 225 $ 225 SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features' liability - 159 - 159 Contingent payment arrangements 39 39 Total Liabilities $ - $ 159 $ 264 $ 423 Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In Millions) Assets: Investments: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ 21,840 $ 380 $ 22,220 U.S. Treasury, government and agency - 7,331 - 7,331 States and political subdivisions - 472 47 519 Foreign governments - 446 - 446 Commercial mortgage-backed - 20 715 735 Residential mortgage-backed (1) - 793 2 795 Asset-backed (2) - 46 53 99 Redeemable preferred stock 254 635 - 889 Subtotal 254 31,583 1,197 33,034 Other equity investments 217 - 61 278 Trading securities 710 4,433 - 5,143 Other invested assets: Short-term investments - 103 - 103 Swaps - 597 - 597 Credit Default Swaps - (18) - (18) Futures (2) - - (2) Options - 473 - 473 Floors - 120 - 120 Currency Contracts - 1 - 1 Swaptions - 72 - 72 Subtotal (2) 1,348 - 1,346 Cash equivalents 2,725 - - 2,725 Segregated securities - 476 - 476 GMIB reinsurance contract asset - - 10,711 10,711 Separate Accounts' assets 107,539 3,072 260 110,871 Total Assets $ 111,443 $ 40,912 $ 12,229 $ 164,584 Liabilities: GWBL and Other Features' liability $ - $ - $ 128 $ 128 SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features' liability - 380 - 380 Contingent payment arrangements - - 42 42 Total Liabilities $ - $ 380 $ 170 $ 550
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Text Block]	Level 3 Instruments Fair Value Measurements State and Political Commercial Residential Sub- Foreign Mortgage- Mortgage- Asset- Corporate divisions Govts backed backed backed (In Millions) Balance, July 1, 2015 $ 373 $ 46 - 627 $ 1 $ 48 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - - - 1 - - Investment gains (losses), net - - - (7) - - Subtotal - - - (6) - - Other comprehensive income (loss) (2) - - 12 - (3) Purchases 96 - - - - - Issues - - - - - - Sales 2 (1) - (63) - - Settlements - - - - - - Transfers into Level 3 (1) - - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (25) - - (30) - - Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 444 $ 45 - 540 $ 1 $ 45 Balance, July 1, 2014 $ 221 $ 47 - 724 $ 3 $ 58 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - - - - - - Investment gains (losses), net (1) - - (6) - - Subtotal (1) - - (6) - - Other comprehensive income (loss) 6 - - 14 - 2 Purchases 50 - - - - - Issues - - - - - - Sales (3) - - (10) (1) (2) Transfers into Level 3 (1) 76 - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (14) - - (9) - - Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 335 $ 47 - 713 $ 2 $ 58 State and Political Commercial Residential Sub- Foreign Mortgage- Mortgage- Asset- Corporate divisions Govts backed backed backed (In Millions) Balance, January 1, 2015 $ 380 $ 47 $ - $ 715 $ 2 $ 53 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 1 - - 1 - - Investment gains (losses), net 1 - - (27) - - Subtotal 2 - - (26) - - Other comprehensive income (loss) (3) (1) - 46 - (3) Purchases 129 - - - - - Issues - - - - - - Sales (33) (1) - (145) (1) (5) Settlements - - - - - - Transfers into Level 3 (1) 31 - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (62) - - (50) - - Balance, September 30, 2015 $ 444 $ 45 $ - $ 540 $ 1 $ 45 Balance, January 1, 2014 $ 291 $ 46 $ - $ 700 $ 4 $ 83 Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) 1 - - 1 - - Investment gains (losses), net 1 - - (64) - - Subtotal 2 - - (63) - - Other comprehensive income (loss) 8 2 - 104 - 7 Purchases 50 - - - - - Sales (24) (1) - (13) (2) (32) Transfers into Level 3 (1) 77 - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (69) - - (15) - - Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 335 $ 47 $ - $ 713 $ 2 $ 58 Redeem- GWBL Contingent able Other GMIB Separate and Other Payment Preferred Equity Reinsurance Accounts Features' Arrang- Stock Investments (2) Asset Assets Liability ement (In Millions) Balance, July 1, 2015 $ - $ 51 $ 9,951 $ 283 $ 109 $ (42) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - - - - - - Investment gains (losses), net - - - 8 - - Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset - - 2,214 - - - Policyholders' benefits - - - - 68 - Subtotal - - 2,214 8 68 - Other comprehensive income (loss) - - - - - - Purchases (3) - - 58 5 48 - Issues - - - - - - Sales (4) - - (9) - - - Settlements (5) - - - (1) - 3 Transfers into Level 3 (1) - - - 1 - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) - - - (1) - - Balance, September 30, 2015 $ - $ 51 $ 12,214 $ 295 $ 225 (39) Balance, July 1, 2014 $ 15 $ 53 $ 8,263 $ 238 $ 17 (47) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - 3 - - - - Investment gains (losses), net - - - 13 - - Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset - - 852 - - - Policyholders' benefits - - - - 21 - Subtotal - 3 852 13 21 - Other comprehensive income (loss) - - - - - - Purchases (3) 1 - 58 6 36 1 Issues - - (9) - - - Sales (4) - - - (1) - - Settlements (5) - - - (2) - (1) Transfers into Level 3 (1) - - - 1 - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) - (2) - (2) - - Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 16 $ 54 $ 9,164 $ 253 $ 74 (47) Redeem- GWBL Contingent able Other GMIB Separate and Other Payment Preferred Equity Reinsurance Accounts Features' Arrang- Stock Investments (2) Asset Assets Liability ement (In Millions) Balance, January 1, 2015 $ - $ 61 $ 10,711 $ 260 $ 128 $ (42) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - 5 - - - (2) Investment gains (losses), net - 5 - 25 - - Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contracts - - 1,363 - - - Policyholders' benefits - - - - (37) - Subtotal - 10 1,363 25 (37) (2) Other comprehensive income (loss) - (2) - - - - Purchases (3) - - 171 17 134 - Issues - - - - - - Sales (4) - (18) (31) (2) - - Settlements (5) - - - (3) - 5 Transfers into Level 3 (1) - - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) - - - (2) - - Balance, September 30, 2015 $ - $ 51 $ 12,214 $ 295 $ 225 $ (39) Balance, January 1, 2014 $ 15 $ 52 $ 6,747 $ 237 $ - $ (38) Total gains (losses), realized and unrealized, included in: Earnings (loss) as: Net investment income (loss) - 1 - - - (1) Investment gains (losses), net - 1 - 10 - - Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contracts - - 2,275 - - - Policyholders' benefits - - - - (22) - Subtotal - 2 2,275 10 (22) (1) Other comprehensive income (loss) - - - - - - Purchases (3) 1 3 168 13 96 (10) Issues - - (26) - - - Sales (4) - (1) - (3) - - Settlements (5) - - - (4) - 2 Transfers into Level 3 (1) - - - - - - Transfers out of Level 3 (1) - (2) - - - - Balance, September 30, 2014 $ 16 $ 54 $ 9,164 $ 253 $ 74 $ (47)
Fair Value Assets Unrealized Gains Losses By Category For Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Still Held [Table Text Block]	Earnings (Loss) Increase Investment (Decrease) in the Gains Fair Value of the Policy- (Losses), Reinsurance holders' Net Contract Asset OCI Benefits (In Millions) Level 3 Instruments Third Quarter 2015 Held at September 30, 2015: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ - $ (2) $ - Commercial mortgage-backed - - 11 - Asset-backed - - (3) - Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale - - - - Subtotal $ - $ - $ 6 $ - GMIB reinsurance contracts - 2,263 - - Separate Accounts’ assets 8 - - - GWBL and Other Features’ liability - - - 116 Total $ 8 $ 2,263 $ 6 $ 116 Level 3 Instruments Third Quarter 2014 Held at September 30, 2014: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ - $ 6 $ - State and political subdivisions - - - - Commercial mortgage-backed - - 12 - Asset-backed - - 2 - Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale - - - - Subtotal $ - $ - $ 20 $ - GMIB reinsurance contracts - 901 - - Separate Accounts’ assets 13 - - - GWBL and Other Features’ liability - - - 57 Total $ 13 $ 901 $ 20 $ 57 Earnings (Loss) Increase Net Investment (Decrease) in Investment Gains Fair Value of Policy- Income (Losses), Reinsurance holders' (Loss) Net Contracts OCI Benefits (In Millions) Level 3 Instruments First Nine Months of 2015 Held at September 30, 2015: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ - $ - $ (3) $ - Commercial mortgage-backed - - - 44 - Asset-backed - - - (3) - State and Political Subs - - - (1) - Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale - - - - - Subtotal $ - $ - $ - $ 37 $ - GMIB reinsurance contracts - - 1,503 - - Separate Accounts’ assets - 25 - - - GWBL and other features’ liability - - - - 97 Total $ - $ 25 $ 1,503 $ 37 $ 97 Level 3 Instruments First Nine Months of 2014 Held at September 30, 2014: Change in unrealized gains (losses): Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ - $ - $ - $ 8 $ - State and political subdivisions - - - 2 - Commercial mortgage-backed - - - 88 - Asset-backed - - - 6 - Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale - - - - - Subtotal $ - $ - $ - $ 104 $ - Other equity investments - - - - - GMIB reinsurance contracts - - 2,417 - - Separate Accounts’ assets - 10 - - - GWBL and other features’ liability - - - - 74 Total $ - $ 10 $ 2,417 $ 104 $ 74
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements September 30, 2015 Fair Valuation Significant Value Technique Unobservable Input Range Assets: (In Millions) Investments: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ 36 Matrix pricing model Spread over the industry-specific benchmark yield curve 200 bps - 565 bps 151 Market comparable companies Discount rate 7.5%-14.7% Asset-backed 4 Matrix pricing model Spread over U.S. Treasury curve 25 bps - 687 bps Other equity investments 10 Market comparable Revenue multiple 2.1x - 5.3x companies Discount rate 30.0% Separate Accounts' assets 259 Third party appraisal Capitalization rate 4.9% Exit capitalization rate 5.9% Discount rate 6.8% 8 Discounted cash flow Spread over U.S. Treasury curve 288 bps - 428 bps Gross domestic product rate 0.0%-2.7% Discount factor 1.6%-5.9% GMIB reinsurance contract asset 12,214 Discounted cash flow Lapse Rates 0.64%-5.65% Withdrawal Rates 0.16%-8.0% GMIB Utilization Rates 0.0%-15.0% Non-performance risk 8 bps - 18 bps Volatility rates - Equity 9.0%-35.0% Liabilities: GMWB/GWBL (1) $ 133 Discounted Cash flow Lapse Rates 1.0%-5.7% Withdrawal Rates 0.0%-7.0% Volatility rates - Equity 9.0%-35.0% Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2014 Fair Valuation Significant Value Technique Unobservable Input Range Assets: (In Millions) Investments: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale: Corporate $ 75 Matrix pricing model Spread over the industry-specific benchmark yield curve 0 bps - 590 bps 132 Market comparable companies Discount Rate 11.2% - 15.2% Asset-backed 5 Matrix pricing model Spread over U.S. Treasury curve 30 bps - 687 bps Other equity investments 20 Market comparable Revenue multiple 2.0x - 3.5x companies Discount rate 18.0% Discount years 2 Separate Accounts' assets 234 Third party appraisal Capitalization rate 5.2% Exit capitalization rate 6.2% Discount rate 7.1% 7 Discounted cash flow Spread over U.S. Treasury curve 238 bps - 395 bps Inflation rate 0.0% - 2.4% Discount factor 1.3% - 5.4% GMIB reinsurance contract asset 10,711 Discounted Cash flow Lapse Rates 1.0% - 8.0% Withdrawal Rates 0.2% - 8.0% GMIB Utilization Rates 0.0% - 15.0% Non-performance risk 5 bps - 16 bps Volatility rates - Equity 9.0%- 34.0% Liabilities: GMWB/GWBL (1) $ 107 Discounted Cash flow Lapse Rates 1.0% - 8.0% Withdrawal Rates 0.0% - 7.0% Volatility rates - Equity 9.0% - 34.0%
Fair Value Disclosure Financial Instruments Not Carried At Fair Value [Table Text Block]	Carrying Fair Value Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In Millions) September 30, 2015: Mortgage loans on real estate $ 6,811 $ - $ - $ 6,912 $ 6,912 Policy loans 3,398 - - 4,423 4,423 Loans to affiliates 1,087 - 795 390 1,185 Policyholders' account balances: Investment contracts 2,721 - - 2,844 2,844 Short-term debt 557 559 - - 559 December 31, 2014: Mortgage loans on real estate $ 6,463 $ - $ - $ 6,617 $ 6,617 Policy loans 3,408 - - 4,406 4,406 Loans to affiliates 1,087 - 810 393 1,203 Policyholders' account balances: Investment contracts 2,799 - - 2,941 2,941 Short-term debt 688 488 212 - 700

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (TABLES)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (TABLES)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans Net Periodic Pension Expense [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Net Periodic Pension Expense: (Qualified Plans) Service cost $ 2 $ 3 $ 6 $ 7 Interest cost 23 26 69 79 Expected return on assets (39) (38) (117) (116) Net amortization 29 28 89 84 Actuarial (gain) loss 1 - 1 - Net Periodic Pension Expense $ 16 $ 19 $ 48 $ 54

SHARE- BASED AND OTHER COMPENSA

SHARE- BASED AND OTHER COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (TABLES)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, expenses [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Thousands) Performance Units/Shares $ 3,200 $ 3,230 $ 14,226 $ 9,925 Stock Options 117 216 623 774 AllianceBernstein Stock Options 2,900 - 9,300 (300) AllianceBernstein Restricted Units - 2,200 - 9,600 Other compensation plans (1) (64) 94 488 283 Total Compensation Expenses $ 6,153 $ 5,740 $ 24,637 $ 20,282

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI29

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (TABLES)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Comprehensive Income Note Tables [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2015 2014 (In Millions) Unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ 645 $ 751 Foreign currency translation adjustments (53) (22) Defined benefit pension plans (722) (697) Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (130) 32 Less: Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 52 20 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable $ (78) $ 52
Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Foreign currency translation adjustments: Foreign currency translation gains (losses) arising during the period $ (10) $ (15) $ (17) $ (9) (Gains) losses reclassified into net earnings (loss) during the period (1) - (2) - Foreign currency translation adjustment (11) (15) (19) (9) Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments: Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 130 (93) (622) 650 (Gains) losses reclassified into net earnings (loss) during the period (1) 2 3 12 24 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 132 (90) (610) 674 Adjustments for policyholders' liabilities, DAC, insurance liability loss recognition and other 71 26 132 (77) Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustments (net of deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $107, $(34) ,$(261) and $321) 203 (64) (478) 597 Change in defined benefit plans: Less: reclassification adjustments to net earnings (loss) for: Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses included in Amortization of net prior service cost included in net periodic cost 19 20 58 60 Change in defined benefit plans (net of deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $10, $11, $31 and $101) 19 20 58 60 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 211 (59) (439) 648 Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 5 11 10 7 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable $ 216 $ (48) $ (429) $ 655

SEGMENT INFORMATION (TABLES)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (TABLES)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Information Tables [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Segment revenues: Insurance (1) $ 4,983 $ 3,011 $ 7,231 $ 8,784 Investment Management (2) 738 749 2,291 2,220 Consolidation/elimination (7) (6) (21) (20) Total Revenues $ 5,714 $ 3,754 $ 9,501 $ 10,984
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 (In Millions) Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes: Insurance $ 3,200 $ 1,426 $ 2,271 $ 3,849 Investment Management 138 142 445 412 Consolidation/elimination 1 - - - Total Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations, before income taxes $ 3,339 $ 1,568 $ 2,716 $ 4,261
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 (In Millions) Segment assets: Insurance $ 181,432 $ 184,018 Investment Management (1) 11,754 11,990 Consolidation/elimination (5) (3) Total Assets $ 193,181 $ 196,005

ORGANIZATIONS (DETAILS)

ORGANIZATIONS (DETAILS)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
AXA Equitable [Member]
Economic Interest In Subsidiary	32.50%	32.20%
Parent Company [Member]
Economic Interest In Subsidiary	63.40%	62.70%

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI32

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member] | Understatement of dividend of AllianceBernstein Units by AXA Equitable to AXA Financial
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount			$ 26
Capital in excess of par value [Member] | Understatement of dividend of AllianceBernstein Units by AXA Equitable to AXA Financial
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount			26
Retained earnings [Member] | Understatement of dividend of AllianceBernstein Units by AXA Equitable to AXA Financial
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount			48
Noncontrolling interest [Member] | Understatement of dividend of AllianceBernstein Units by AXA Equitable to AXA Financial
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount			48
Total AXA Equitable equity | Understatement of dividend of AllianceBernstein Units by AXA Equitable to AXA Financial
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount			74
Decrease Gross GMDB and GMIB liabilities [Member]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount			130
Decrease Ceded GMDB liabilities [Member]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount			20
Decrease Policyholder's Benefits [Member]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount			$ 110
Increase in Policyholder's Benefits [Member] | Ceded Reserve Calculation Update [Member]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount	$ 81	$ 55
Decrease in GMIB and GWBL liabilities and Policyholders benefits | Impact of Lump Sum Payment Option [Member]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount	58
Profit Loss [Member] | Impact of Lump Sum Payment Option [Member]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount	38
Profit Loss [Member] | Ceded Reserve Calculation Update [Member]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount	$ 53	$ 36

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI33

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (DETAILS1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Reversion to the mean rate, original					9.00%
Reversion to the mean rate, revised					7.00%
GMIB Reinsurance Contract Asset [Member] | Short Term Lapse Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change		$ 62		$ 62
Policyholders Liabilities [Member] | Short Term Lapse Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change		16		16
DAC [Member] | Reversion To The Mean Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change			$ 67
DAC [Member] | Long Term Lapse Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change			13
Profit Loss [Member] | Reversion To The Mean Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change			(445)
Profit Loss [Member] | Long Term Lapse Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change			107
Profit Loss [Member] | Short Term Lapse Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change		$ 30		$ 30
Profit Loss [Member] | Cost of Insurance (COI) [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change	$ 46		46
Variable Annuity [Member] | GMIB Reinsurance Contract Asset [Member] | Long Term Lapse Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change			216
Variable Annuity [Member] | Policyholders Liabilities [Member] | Reversion To The Mean Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change			(723)
Variable Annuity [Member] | Policyholders Liabilities [Member] | Long Term Lapse Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change			(65)
Variable Life [Member] | Long Term Lapse Assumption [Member]
Long-Duration Contracts, Assumptions by Product and Guarantee [Line Items]
Current year financial impact, assumption change			$ (29)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI34

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (DETAILS2) - Fair Value Measurements Changes In Significant Assumptions [Member] $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)
Gmib Reinsurance [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Impact of refinements to the fair value calculation	$ 510
Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Impact of refinements to the fair value calculation	37
Profit Loss [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Impact of refinements to the fair value calculation	$ 307

INVESTMENTS (AVAILABLE FOR SALE

INVESTMENTS (AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 31,205	$ 30,831
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,869	2,498
Gross Unrealized Losses	567	257
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	32,507	33,072
OTTI in AOCI	13	13
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost	1,531
Due in years two through five, Amortized Cost	6,914
Due in years six through ten, Amortized Cost	10,183
Due after ten years, Amortized Cost	10,568
Available for sale securities debt maturities single maturity date, Amortized Cost, Subtotal	29,196
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, Amortized Cost, Total	30,556
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value [Abstract]
Due in one year or less, Fair Value	1,556
Due in years two through five, Fair Value	7,413
Due in years six through ten, Fair Value	10,391
Due after ten years, Fair Value	11,109
Available for sale securities debt maturities single maturity date, Fair Value, Subtotal	30,469
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, Fair Value, Total	31,802
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	19,573	20,742
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,200	1,549
Gross Unrealized Losses	178	71
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	20,595	22,220
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	8,788	6,685
Gross Unrealized Gains	419	672
Gross Unrealized Losses	259	26
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	8,948	7,331
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	437	441
Gross Unrealized Gains	67	78
Gross Unrealized Losses	1	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	503	519
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	398	405
Gross Unrealized Gains	41	48
Gross Unrealized Losses	16	7
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	423	446
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	646	855
Gross Unrealized Gains	30	22
Gross Unrealized Losses	105	142
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	571	735
OTTI in AOCI	10	10
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, without single maturity date, Amortized Cost	646
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, without single maturity date, Fair Value	571
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	642	752
Gross Unrealized Gains	38	43
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	680	795
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, without single maturity date, Amortized Cost	642
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, without single maturity date, Fair Value	680
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	72	86
Gross Unrealized Gains	11	14
Gross Unrealized Losses	1	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	82	99
OTTI in AOCI	3	3
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, without single maturity date, Amortized Cost	72
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, without single maturity date, Fair Value	82
Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	615	829
Gross Unrealized Gains	63	70
Gross Unrealized Losses	5	10
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	673	889
OTTI in AOCI	0	0
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	31,171	30,795
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,869	2,496
Gross Unrealized Losses	565	257
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	32,475	33,034
OTTI in AOCI	13	13
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	34	36
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	2
Gross Unrealized Losses	2	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	32	38
OTTI in AOCI	$ 0	$ 0

INVESTMENTS (AVAILABLE FOR SA36

INVESTMENTS (AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES) (Details1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Proceeds from sales, gross gains (losses) from sales and OTTI for AFS fixed maturities
Proceeds from sales	$ 182	$ 219	$ 807	$ 439
Gross gains on sales	14	2	21	17
Gross losses on sales	(2)	(1)	(7)	(7)
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	(14)	(2)	(32)	(53)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Credit losses recognized in earnings (loss)	(14)	(2)	(32)	(53)
Fixed Maturities - Credit Loss Impairments
Balances at beginning of period	(238)	(344)	(254)	(370)
Previously recognized impairments on securities that matured, paid, prepaid or sold	35	94	69	171
Impairments recognized this period on securities not previously impaired	(14)	(2)	(32)	(26)
Additional impairments this period on securities previously impaired	0	0	0	(27)
Balances at end of period	$ (217)	$ (252)	$ (217)	$ (252)

INVESTMENTS (NET UNREALIZED INV

INVESTMENTS (NET UNREALIZED INVESTMENTS) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, End of Period	$ 645	$ 751	$ 645	$ 751
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year			2,241
Balance, End of Period	1,302		1,302
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	7	(2)	10	(28)
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, before tax	1	2	(4)	(2)
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses Included in Net earnings (loss)	6	6	8	36
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from Net earnings (loss)	0	0	0	0
Balance, End of Period	14	6	14	6
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	1,093	1,757	2,231	607
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, before tax	198	(141)	(953)	1,002
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses Included in Net earnings (loss)	(3)	(6)	10	1
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from Net earnings (loss)	0	0	0	0
Balance, End of Period	1,288	1,610	1,288	1,610
DAC [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	1	1	0	2
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on DAC	(1)	0	0	(1)
Balance, End of Period	0	1	0	1
DAC [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	(102)	(117)	(122)	(107)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on DAC	32	(5)	52	(15)
Balance, End of Period	(70)	(122)	(70)	(122)
Policyholders Liabilities [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	(1)	2	0	10
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Policyholders liabilities	(1)	(3)	(2)	(11)
Balance, End of Period	(2)	(1)	(2)	(1)
Policyholders Liabilities [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	(300)	(381)	(368)	(245)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Policyholders liabilities	24	48	92	(88)
Balance, End of Period	(276)	(333)	(276)	(333)
Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	(3)	(1)	(4)	5
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Deferred income taxes	(2)	(2)	(1)	(8)
Balance, End of Period	(5)	(3)	(5)	(3)
Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	(243)	(439)	(610)	(90)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Deferred income taxes	(86)	36	281	(313)
Balance, End of Period	(329)	(403)	(329)	(403)
AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	4	0	6	(11)
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, before tax	1	2	(4)	(2)
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses Included in Net earnings (loss)	6	6	8	36
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from Net earnings (loss)	0	0	0	0
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on DAC	(1)	0	0	(1)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Deferred income taxes	(2)	(2)	(1)	(8)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Policyholders liabilities	(1)	(3)	(2)	(11)
Balance, End of Period	7	3	7	3
AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	448	820	1,131	165
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, before tax	198	(141)	(953)	1,002
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses Included in Net earnings (loss)	(3)	(6)	10	1
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from Net earnings (loss)	0	0	0	0
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on DAC	32	(5)	52	(15)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Deferred income taxes	(86)	36	281	(313)
Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Policyholders liabilities	24	48	92	(88)
Balance, End of Period	613	$ 752	613	$ 752
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year			10
Balance, End of Period	14		14
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year			2,229
Balance, End of Period	1,290		1,290
Equity Securities [Member] | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member] | Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]
Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year			2
Balance, End of Period	$ (2)		$ (2)

INVESTMENTS (FIXED MATURITIES A

INVESTMENTS (FIXED MATURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE) (DETAILS) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Number of fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position greater than 12 months	692	601
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 5,954	$ 1,721
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(388)	(38)
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	932	2,065
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(177)	(219)
Total, Fair Value	6,886	3,786
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	(565)	(257)
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	3,237	1,314
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(117)	(29)
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	503	1,048
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(61)	(42)
Total, Fair Value	3,740	2,362
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	(178)	(71)
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	2,355	280
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(259)	(6)
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	0	373
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(20)
Total, Fair Value	2,355	653
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	(259)	(26)
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	19	21
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	21
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	(1)	0
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	74	27
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(6)	(1)
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	40	65
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(10)	(6)
Total, Fair Value	114	92
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	(16)	(7)
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	78	37
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(3)	(2)
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	279	355
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(102)	(140)
Total, Fair Value	357	392
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	(105)	(142)
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	40	0
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	30	35
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total, Fair Value	70	35
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	4	0
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	17	20
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(1)	(1)
Total, Fair Value	21	20
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	(1)	(1)
Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	147	42
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(2)	0
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	63	169
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	(3)	(10)
Total, Fair Value	210	211
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (5)	$ (10)

INVESTMENTS (FIXED MATURITIES39

INVESTMENTS (FIXED MATURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE TEXTUAL) (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt securities exposure in single issuer greater than stated percentage of total investments	0.30%		0.30%
Gross Unrealized Losses			$ 567		$ 257
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 31,205		31,205		30,831
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments	645	$ 751	645	$ 751
Carrying value of fixed maturities non-income producing	11		11
Investment expenses	15	8	41	45
Trading securities, Cost	6,345		6,345		5,160
Trading securities, at fair value	6,315		6,315		5,143
Separate account equity investment carrying value	80		80		197
Separate account equity investment cost	76		76		185
Equity Securities, Carrying Value	32		32		38
Equity Securities, Amortized Cost	34		34		36
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on trading securities arising during the period	(54)	$ (36)	(40)	$ 15
Other Than Investment Grade [Member]
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Other Than Investment Grade	$ 1,401		$ 1,401		$ 1,788
Percentage of available for sale securities	4.50%		4.50%		5.80%
Subprime residential mortgage loans [Member]
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Investments and Securities, at Cost	$ 7		$ 7		$ 8
Alt residential mortgage loans [Member]
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Investments and Securities, at Cost	7		7		7
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross Unrealized Losses			565		257
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 31,171		31,171		30,795
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Other Than Investment Grade [Member]
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross Unrealized Losses			$ 79		$ 85

INVESTMENTS (TRADING SECURITIES

INVESTMENTS (TRADING SECURITIES) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net Realized or Unrealized Gain Loss on Trading Securities [Abstract]
Net investment gains (losses) recognized during the period on securities held at the end of the period	$ (56)	$ (40)	$ (49)	$ 4
Net investment gains (losses) recognized on securities sold during the period	2	4	9	11
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on trading securities arising during the period	(54)	(36)	(40)	15
Interest and dividend income from trading securities	25	11	53	34
Net investment income (loss) from trading securities	$ (29)	$ (25)	$ 13	$ 49

INVESTMENTS (M Loans (DETAILS)

INVESTMENTS (M Loans (DETAILS) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts	1
Pre Modification Recorded Investment	$ 84
Post Modification Recorded Investment	93
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	$ 117	$ 89
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts	1
Pre Modification Recorded Investment	$ 84
Post Modification Recorded Investment	$ 93

INVESTMENTS (M Loans) (DETAILS1

INVESTMENTS (M Loans) (DETAILS1) - Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 37	$ 42
Charge-offs	(1)	(14)
Recoveries	0	0
Provisions	2	9
Ending balance	38	37
Ending Balance [Abstract]:
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	$ 38	$ 37

INVESTMENTS ( M Loans) (DETAILS

INVESTMENTS ( M Loans) (DETAILS2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	$ 4,550	$ 4,415
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Current	4,550	4,415
Total financing receivables	4,550	4,415
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,847	1,665
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	1,847	1,665
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	372	440
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	372	440
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	956	933
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	956	933
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,107	1,163
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	1,107	1,163
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	222	167
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	222	167
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	46	47
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	46	47
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	535	428
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	535	428
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	438	335
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	438	335
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	57	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	57	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	20	59
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	20	59
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	20	34
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	20	34
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	3,045	3,168
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	3,045	3,168
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,132	963
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	1,132	963
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	372	440
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	372	440
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	670	872
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	670	872
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	793	839
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	793	839
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	78	54
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	78	54
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	814	616
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	814	616
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	121	211
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	121	211
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	229	61
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	229	61
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	294	265
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	294	265
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	124	79
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	124	79
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	46	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	46	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	156	203
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	156	203
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	156	156
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	156	156
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	47
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	47
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member]
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Recorded Investment	30	0
Unpaid principal balance	30	0
Related allowance	0	0
Average Record investments	8	0
Interest Income recognized	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | With Related Allowance Recorded [Member]
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Recorded Investment	156	156
Unpaid principal balance	156	156
Related allowance	(38)	(37)
Average Record investments	156	148
Interest Income recognized	3	2
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	2,299	2,085
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
30 to 59 Days Past Due	0	1
60 to 89 Days Past Due	35	7
Greater than 90 Days Past Due	1	3
Total Past Due	36	11
Current	2,263	2,074
Total financing receivables	2,299	2,085
Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	2	3
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	349	327
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	349	327
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	196	187
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	196	187
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	476	433
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	476	433
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	714	631
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	714	631
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	464	410
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	464	410
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	100	97
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	100	97
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,311	1,180
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	1,311	1,180
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	200	184
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	200	184
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	107	100
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	107	100
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	293	232
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	293	232
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	420	408
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	420	408
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	240	206
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	240	206
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	51	50
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	51	50
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	986	905
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	986	905
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	149	143
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	149	143
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	89	87
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	89	87
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	181	201
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	181	201
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	294	223
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	294	223
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	224	204
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	224	204
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	49	47
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	49	47
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	2	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	2	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	2	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	2	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	6,849	6,500
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
30 to 59 Days Past Due	0	1
60 to 89 Days Past Due	35	7
Greater than 90 Days Past Due	1	3
Total Past Due	36	11
Current	6,813	6,489
Total financing receivables	6,849	6,500
Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	2	3
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	2,196	1,992
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	2,196	1,992
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	568	627
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	568	627
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,432	1,366
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	1,432	1,366
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,821	1,794
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	1,821	1,794
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	686	577
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	686	577
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	146	144
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	146	144
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,846	1,608
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	1,846	1,608
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	638	519
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	638	519
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	107	100
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	107	100
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	350	232
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	350	232
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	440	467
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	440	467
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	260	240
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	260	240
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	51	50
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	51	50
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	4,031	4,073
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	4,031	4,073
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,281	1,106
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	1,281	1,106
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	461	527
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	461	527
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	851	1,073
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	851	1,073
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,087	1,062
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	1,087	1,062
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	302	258
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	302	258
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	49	47
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	49	47
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	816	616
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	816	616
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	121	211
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	121	211
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	231	61
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	231	61
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	294	265
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	294	265
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	124	79
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	124	79
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	46	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	46	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	156	203
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	156	203
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	156	156
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	156	156
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	47
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Total financing receivables	0	47
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member]
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Recorded Investment	30	0
Unpaid principal balance	30	0
Related allowance	0	0
Average Record investments	8	0
Interest Income recognized	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | With Related Allowance Recorded [Member]
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Recorded Investment	156	156
Unpaid principal balance	156	156
Related allowance	(38)	(37)
Average Record investments	156	148
Interest Income recognized	$ 3	$ 2

INVESTMENTS (Derivatives) (DETA

INVESTMENTS (Derivatives) (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Derivative Notional Amount	$ 41,815		$ 45,244
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	13,748		12,757
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	1,080		1,309
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	1,880	$ 3,237
Equity Contracts Futures [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Derivative Notional Amount	7,055		5,933
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	3		1
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	0		2
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	303	(232)
Equity Contracts Swaps [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Derivative Notional Amount	1,498		1,169
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	78		22
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	6		15
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	54	(72)
Equity Contracts Options [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Derivative Notional Amount	6,624		6,896
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	848		1,215
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	616		742
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	(167)	70
Interest Rate Floor [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Derivative Notional Amount	1,800		2,100
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	82		120
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	0		0
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	17	3
Interest rate contracts Swaps [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Derivative Notional Amount	12,908		11,608
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	506		605
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	50		15
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	157	875
Interest rate contracts Futures [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Derivative Notional Amount	9,274		10,647
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	0		0
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	0		0
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	(152)	332
Interest rate contracts Swaptions [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Derivative Notional Amount	0		4,800
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	0		72
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	0		0
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	118	0
Credit Default Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Derivative Notional Amount	2,359		1,942
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	11		9
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	20		27
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	(1)	6
Foreign currency Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Derivative Notional Amount	297		149
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	6		2
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	4		0
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	8	0
Net investment Income (loss) [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	337	982
Gmib Reinsurance [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	12,214		10,711
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	1,503	2,417
GWBL and other features liability [Member]
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	225		128
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	(97)	(74)
SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features
Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	159		$ 380
Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)	$ 137	$ (88)

INVESTMENTS (Derivatives) (DE45

INVESTMENTS (Derivatives) (DETAILS1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash and securities collateral for derivative contract	$ 754	$ 1,225
Collateralized derivative transactions	13	28
Cash and securities collateral	20	$ 36
Sp500 Russell1000 Nasdaq100 And Emerging Market Indices [Member]
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]
Exchange-Traded Future Contract, Initial Margin Requirement	285
Us Treasury Notes And Euro Dollar [Member]
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]
Exchange-Traded Future Contract, Initial Margin Requirement	26
Euro Stoxx Ftse 100 Eafe And Topix Indices [Member]
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]
Exchange-Traded Future Contract, Initial Margin Requirement	$ 57

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Detai

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	$ 13,748	$ 12,757
Reverse Repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Reverse repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	224	0
Accrued interest derivatives	107	120
Investment Management [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	18	8
Equity Contract [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross amounts recognized	924	1,236
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	622	753
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	302	483
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross amounts recognized	556	755
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	43	12
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	513	743
Credit Contracts [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross amounts recognized	9	7
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	20	27
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	(11)	(20)
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	11	9
Derivatives Subject to an ISDA Master Agreements [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross amounts recognized	1,489	1,998
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	685	792
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	804	1,206
Derivatives not subject to an ISDA Master Agreements [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross amounts recognized	27	40
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	0	0
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	27	40
Total Derivatives [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross amounts recognized	1,516	2,038
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	685	792
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	831	1,246
Other Financial Instruments [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross amounts recognized	882	852
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	0	0
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	882	852
Other Invested Assets [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross amounts recognized	2,398	2,890
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	685	792
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	1,713	2,098
Securities purchased under agreement to resell [Member]
Reverse Repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Reverse repurchase agreements, gross amount recognized	224
Reverse repurchase agreements, gross amount offset against the balance sheet	0
Reverse repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	224
Exchange traded Options [Member] | Investment Management [Member] | Long [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	11	22
Securities Borrowed [Member] | Investment Management [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	108	$ 158
Initial margin [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	35
Variation margin [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	$ (45)

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Det47

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Details1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	$ 1,080	$ 1,309
Repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	1,882	950
Investment Management [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	11	9
Equity Contract [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross amount recognized	622	753
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	622	753
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross amount recognized	43	12
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	43	12
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	0
Credit Contracts [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross amount recognized	20	27
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	20	27
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	20	27
Derivatives Subject to an ISDA Master Agreements [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross amount recognized	685	792
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	685	792
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	0
Derivatives not subject to an ISDA Master Agreements [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross amount recognized	0	0
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	0	0
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	0
Total Derivatives [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross amount recognized	685	792
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	685	792
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	0
Other Financial Liabilities [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross amount recognized	3,079	2,939
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	0	0
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	3,079	2,939
Other Liabilities [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross amount recognized	3,764	3,731
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	685	792
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	3,079	2,939
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase [Member]
Repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Repurchase agreements, gross amount recognized	1,882	950
Repurchase agreements, gross amount offset against the balance sheet	0	0
Repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	1,882	950
Exchange traded Options [Member] | Investment Management [Member] | Short [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	4	7
Securities Loaned [Member] | Investment Management [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	$ 5	$ 34

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Det48

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Details2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reverse repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Reverse repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	$ 224	$ 0
Accrued interest derivatives	107	120
Investment Management [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Callateral Cash (Received)	(5)	(1)
Counterparty A [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	54	62
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	(53)	(62)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	1	0
Counterparty B [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	41	102
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	(41)	(95)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	7
Counterparty C [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	98	111
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	(98)	(110)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	1
Counterparty D [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	236	228
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	(230)	(224)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	6	4
Counterparty E [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	62	60
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	(58)	(59)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	4	1
Counterparty F [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	40	63
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	(40)	(60)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	3
Counterparty G [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	102	145
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	(145)
Callateral Cash (Received)	(86)	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	16	0
Counterparty H [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	5	31
Calleteral Securities (Received)	(5)	(31)
Collateral Cash Held	0	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Counterparty I [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	78	136
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	(78)	(134)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	2
Counterparty J [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	(5)	28
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)		(22)
Collateral Cash Held	5
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	6
Counterparty K [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	(3)	44
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)		(44)
Collateral Cash Held	8
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	5	0
Counterparty L [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	11	113
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	(113)
Callateral Cash (Received)	(11)	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Counterparty M [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	36	76
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	(33)	(68)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	3	8
Counterparty N [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	27	40
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)		0
Collateral Cash Held	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	27	40
Counterparty Q [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	(3)	4
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)		(4)
Collateral Cash Held	4
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	1	0
Counterparty T [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	(2)	3
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)		(3)
Collateral Cash Held	3
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	1	0
Counterparty U [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	8
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	(8)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0
Total Derivatives [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	786	1,246
Calleteral Securities (Received)	(5)	(289)
Callateral Cash (Received)	(717)	(885)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	64	72
Other Financial Instruments [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	927	852
Calleteral Securities (Received)	0	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	0	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	927	852
Other Invested Assets [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	1,713	2,098
Calleteral Securities (Received)	(5)	(289)
Callateral Cash (Received)	(717)	(885)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	991	924
Counterparty M [Member]
Reverse repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Reverse repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	154
Reverse repurchase agreements, collateral securities received	(137)
Reverse repurchase agreements, collateral cash received	0
Reverse repurchase agreements, net amounts	17
Counterparty V [Member]
Reverse repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Reverse repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	70
Reverse repurchase agreements, collateral securities received	(70)
Reverse repurchase agreements, collateral cash received	0
Reverse repurchase agreements, net amounts	0
Securities purchased under agreement to resell [Member]
Reverse repurchase agreements [Abstract]
Reverse repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	224
Reverse repurchase agreements, collateral securities received	(207)
Reverse repurchase agreements, collateral cash received	0
Reverse repurchase agreements, net amounts	17
Securities Borrowed [Member] | Investment Management [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	$ 108	$ 158

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Det49

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Details3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	$ 1,882	$ 950
Investment Management [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements, collateral cash held	(4)	(10)
Counterparty D [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	524	450
Repurchase agreements, collateral securities held	(524)	(450)
Repurchase agreements, collateral cash held	0	0
Repurchase agreements, net amounts	0	0
Counterparty C [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	252	500
Repurchase agreements, collateral securities held	(252)	(500)
Repurchase agreements, collateral cash held	0	0
Repurchase agreements, net amounts	0	0
Counterparty M [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	867
Repurchase agreements, collateral securities held	(858)
Repurchase agreements, collateral cash held	0
Repurchase agreements, net amounts	9
Counterparty H [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	239
Repurchase agreements, collateral securities held	(233)
Repurchase agreements, collateral cash held	0
Repurchase agreements, net amounts	6
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements, net amount presented on the balance sheet	1,882	950
Repurchase agreements, collateral securities held	(1,867)	(950)
Repurchase agreements, collateral cash held	0	0
Repurchase agreements, net amounts	15	0
Securities Loaned [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements, net amounts	$ 5	$ 34

INVESTMENTS (repurchase to matu

INVESTMENTS (repurchase to maturity transactions (details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	$ 1,882
Reverse repurchase agreements	224
Maturity up to 30 days [Member]
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	1,834
Reverse repurchase agreements	224
Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member]
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	48
U.S.Treasury, Govt and Agency [Member]
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	1,882
U.S.Treasury, Govt and Agency [Member] | Maturity up to 30 days [Member]
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	1,834
U.S.Treasury, Govt and Agency [Member] | Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member]
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements	48
Corporate securities [Member]
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Reverse repurchase agreements	224
Corporate securities [Member] | Maturity up to 30 days [Member]
Repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings [Line Items]
Reverse repurchase agreements	$ 224

CLOSED BLOCKS (DETAILS)

CLOSED BLOCKS (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Closed Block Liabilities [Abstract]
Future policy benefits and other policyholders liabilities	$ 7,423	$ 7,537
Policyholder dividend obligation	128	201	$ 178	$ 128
Other liabilities	429	117
Total Closed Block liabilities	7,980	7,855
Assets Designated To Closed Block [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	4,686	5,143
Mortgage loans on real estate	1,331	1,407
Policy loans	888	912
Cash and other invested assets	545	14
Other assets	343	176
Total assets designated to the Closed Block	7,793	7,652
Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block	187	203
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) net of deferred income tax (expense) benefit and policyholder dividend obligation	80	80
Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities	$ 267	$ 283

CLOSED BLOCKS (DETAILS 1)

CLOSED BLOCKS (DETAILS 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Closed Block Operations Revenue [Abstract]
Premiums and other income	$ 59	$ 61	$ 194	$ 202
Net investment income (loss)	88	95	279	285
Total investment gains (losses), net	5	1	4	2
Total revenues	152	157	477	489
Closed Block Operations Benefits And Expense [Abstract]
Policyholders benefits and dividends	154	151	450	460
Other operating costs and expenses	1	2	2	3
Total benefits and other deductions	155	153	452	463
Net revenues, before income taxes	(3)	4	25	26
Income tax (expense) benefit	1	(1)	(9)	(9)
Net Revenues	$ (2)	$ 3	$ 16	$ 17

CLOSED BLOCKS (DETAILS 2)

CLOSED BLOCKS (DETAILS 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Movement In Closed Block Dividend Obligation [Roll Forward]
Balances, beginning of year	$ 201	$ 128
Unrealized investment gains (losses)	(73)	50
Balances, end of year	$ 128	$ 178

CLOSED BLOCKS PARENTHETICALS (D

CLOSED BLOCKS PARENTHETICALS (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Closed Block Disclosure [Abstract]
Closed Block Investments, Fixed Maturity, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	$ 4,444	$ 4,829
Closed Block Operations, Deferred Income Tax (Expense) Benefit	(43)	(43)
Closed Block Liabilities Policyholder Dividend Obligation	$ (128)	$ (201)	$ (178)	$ (128)

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE55

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, January 1,	$ 7,373	$ 5,829
Paid guarantee benefits	(274)	(380)
Other changes in reserve	1,197	1,192
Balance, end of period	8,296	6,641
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, January 1,	1,729	1,626
Paid guarantee benefits	(229)	(171)
Other changes in reserve	413	211
Balance, end of period	1,913	1,666
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]
Balance, January 1,	5,644	4,203
Paid guarantee benefits	(45)	(209)
Other changes in reserve	784	981
Balance, end of period	$ 6,383	$ 4,975

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE56

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (DETAILS1) - Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Reinsurance Ceded [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 832	$ 791
Paid guarantee benefits	(108)	(85)
Other changes in reserves	193	113
Balance, end of period	$ 917	$ 819

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE57

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (DETAILS2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
SCS, SIO, MSO, IUL, GWBL and other guaranteed benefits related liability		$ 387	$ 508
Impact On Earnings From LSO offer to Policyholders	$ 135
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Account Value Invested In General Account		13,501
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts		82,593	88,048
Net amount at risk, gross		19,842
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured		$ 9,621
Average attained age of contractholders		55 years 1 month 6 days
Percentage of contractholders over age 70		16.60%
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		3
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		6.5
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Return Of Premium [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Account Value Invested In General Account		$ 13,016
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts		37,092
Net amount at risk, gross		545
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured		$ 545
Average attained age of contractholders		51 years 2 months 12 days
Percentage of contractholders over age 70		9.00%
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Ratchet [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Account Value Invested In General Account		$ 141
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts		8,326
Net amount at risk, gross		634
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured		$ 458
Average attained age of contractholders		65 years 3 months 18 days
Percentage of contractholders over age 70		35.10%
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Account Value Invested In General Account		$ 81
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts		3,436
Net amount at risk, gross		2,470
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured		$ 1,689
Average attained age of contractholders		71 years 6 months
Percentage of contractholders over age 70		57.50%
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		3
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		6
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Account Value Invested In General Account		$ 263
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts		33,739
Net amount at risk, gross		16,193
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured		$ 6,929
Average attained age of contractholders		66 years 3 months 18 days
Percentage of contractholders over age 70		37.70%
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		3
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		6.5
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Account Value Invested In General Account		$ 429
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts		55,179	$ 58,084
Net amount at risk, gross		8,306
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured		$ 2,188
Weighted average years remaining until annuitization		2 years
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		3
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		6.5
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Account Value Invested In General Account		$ 68
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts		14,332
Net amount at risk, gross		1,289
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured		$ 395
Weighted average years remaining until annuitization		1 year 3 months 18 days
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		3
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		6
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Account Value Invested In General Account		$ 361
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts		40,847
Net amount at risk, gross		7,017
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured		$ 1,793
Weighted average years remaining until annuitization		2 years 1 month 6 days
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		3
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]
Range of contractually specified interest rates		6.5

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE58

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (DETAILS3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Separate Account Investments by Investment Category	$ 82,593	$ 88,048
Price Risk Fair Value Hedge Derivative On Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Account Value Hedged of Variable Annuity Contracts	49,121
Net Amount At Risk Hedged of Variable Annuity Contracts	8,307
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Separate Account Investments by Investment Category	55,179	58,084
Price Risk Fair Value Hedge Derivative On Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Account Value Hedged of Variable Annuity Contracts	31,680
Net Amount At Risk Hedged of Variable Annuity Contracts	1,794
Equity [Member] | Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Separate Account Investments by Investment Category	63,931	67,108
Equity [Member] | Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Separate Account Investments by Investment Category	42,357	43,850
Fixed income [Member] | Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Separate Account Investments by Investment Category	2,880	3,031
Fixed income [Member] | Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Separate Account Investments by Investment Category	1,909	1,988
Balanced [Member] | Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Separate Account Investments by Investment Category	15,384	17,505
Balanced [Member] | Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Separate Account Investments by Investment Category	10,724	12,060
Other Investments [Member] | Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Separate Account Investments by Investment Category	398	404
Other Investments [Member] | Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]
Separate Account Investments by Investment Category	$ 189	$ 186

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE59

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (DETAILS4) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Liabilities For Guarantees On Long Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Balance, January 1,	$ 7,373	$ 5,829
Balance, end of period	8,296	6,641
Other assets	4,433		$ 4,190
Direct Liabilities for Guarantees [Member]
Liabilities For Guarantees On Long Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Balance, January 1,	964	829
Other changes in reserve	116	78
Balance, end of period	1,080	907
Ceded Liabilities for Guarantees [Member]
Liabilities For Guarantees On Long Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Balance, January 1,	(303)	(441)
Other changes in reserve	38	(77)
Balance, end of period	(265)	(518)
Net Liabilities for Guarantees [Member]
Liabilities For Guarantees On Long Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Balance, January 1,	661	388
Other changes in reserve	154	1
Balance, end of period	815	$ 389
Deffered cost of reinsurance assets [Member]
Liabilities For Guarantees On Long Duration Contracts [Line Items]
Other assets	$ 252

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (DETAILS

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 32,507	$ 33,072
Trading securities, at fair value	6,315	5,143
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	32,475	33,034
Other equity investments	143	278
Trading securities, at fair value	6,315	5,143
Other invested assets:	839	1,346
Cash equivalents	4,276	2,725
Segregated securities	382	476
GMIB reinsurance contracts	12,214	10,711
Separate Accounts assets	104,423	110,871
Total Assets	161,067	164,584
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent payment arrangements	39	42
Total Liabilities	423	550
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	20,595	22,220
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	8,948	7,331
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	503	519
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	423	446
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	571	735
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	680	795
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	82	99
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	673	889
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short Term Investments [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	1	103
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Swap [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	528	597
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Credit Default Swap [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	(9)	(18)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Future [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	2	(2)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Options [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	232	473
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Floor [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	82	120
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign currency Contracts [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	3	1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Swaptions [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:		72
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | GWBL and other features liability [Member]
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	225	128
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	159	380
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	250	254
Other equity investments	92	217
Trading securities, at fair value	662	710
Other invested assets:	2	(2)
Cash equivalents	4,276	2,725
Segregated securities	0
Separate Accounts assets	101,305	107,539
Total Assets	106,587	111,443
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	250	254
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Future [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	2	(2)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	31,150	31,583
Other equity investments	0	0
Trading securities, at fair value	5,653	4,433
Other invested assets:	837	1,348
Cash equivalents	0
Segregated securities	382	476
Separate Accounts assets	2,823	3,072
Total Assets	40,845	40,912
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total Liabilities	159	380
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	20,151	21,840
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	8,948	7,331
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	458	472
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	423	446
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	31	20
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	679	793
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	37	46
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	423	635
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Short Term Investments [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	1	103
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Swap [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	528	597
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Credit Default Swap [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	(9)	(18)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Future [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Options [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	232	473
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Floor [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	82	120
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Foreign currency Contracts [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:	3	1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Swaptions [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other invested assets:		72
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	159	380
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,075	1,197
Other equity investments	51	61
GMIB reinsurance contracts	12,214	10,711
Separate Accounts assets	295	260
Total Assets	13,635	12,229
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent payment arrangements	39	42
Total Liabilities	264	170
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	444	380
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	45	47
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	540	715
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	1	2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	45	53
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | GWBL and other features liability [Member]
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 225	$ 128

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 1 (DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 1 (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Quantitative Disclosure [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 32,507		$ 33,072
Fair Value Freestanding Contract		$ 838		$ 1,243
Freestanding Contract As Percentage Of Other Invested Assets		99.90%		92.30%
Fair Value Adjustments On Over Counter Derivative Assets		$ 0.1		$ 0.1
Fair Value Adjustments On GMIB Asset		175		$ 147
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3		112	$ 84
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3		$ 31	$ 77
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Transfers Percentage		0.80%	1.00%
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Quantitative Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage Of Assets Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis By Inputs Level		71.80%		72.70%
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Quantitative Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage Of Assets Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis By Inputs Level		27.20%		26.40%
Financial Instruments, Owned, Mortgages, Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities, at Fair Value		$ 714		$ 821
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Quantitative Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage Of Assets Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis By Inputs Level		1.00%		1.00%
Fair Value Disclosures Broker Priced		$ 124		$ 135
Financial Instruments, Owned, Mortgages, Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities, at Fair Value		586		770
Public Fixed Maturities [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Quantitative Disclosure [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 24,675		$ 24,779
Percentage Of Available For Sale Fixed Maturity Assets Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis		16.60%		16.20%
Fair Value Assets Transfers Level 2 to Level 1	$ 7
Private Fixed Maturities [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Quantitative Disclosure [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 7,800		$ 8,255
Percentage Of Available For Sale Fixed Maturity Assets Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis		5.30%		5.40%

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 2 (DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 2 (DETAILS) - Fair Value Measurements Changes In Significant Assumptions [Member] $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)
Gmib Reinsurance [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Impact of refinements to the fair value calculation	$ 510
GWBL and other features liability [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Impact of refinements to the fair value calculation	$ 37

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 3 (DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 3 (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Transfers into level 3			$ 31	$ 77
Transfers out of Level 3			(112)	(84)
Corporate [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	$ 373	$ 221	380	291
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Net investment income (loss)	0	0	1	1
Investment gains (losses), net	0	(1)	1	1
Subtotal	0	(1)	2	2
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2)	6	(3)	8
Purchases	96	50	129	50
Sales	2	(3)	(33)	(24)
Transfers into level 3	0	76	31	77
Transfers out of Level 3	(25)	14	(62)	(69)
Closing Balance	444	335	444	335
Corporate [Member] | Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2)	6	(3)	8
State and Political Sub-divisions [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	46	47	47	46
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	(1)	2
Sales	(1)	0	(1)	(1)
Closing Balance	45	47	45	47
State and Political Sub-divisions [Member] | Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	(1)	2
Foreign Govts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance			0	0
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)			0	0
Transfers into level 3	0
Transfers out of Level 3				0
Closing Balance	0	0	0	0
Foreign Govts [Member] | Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0
Commercial Mortgage-backed [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	627	724	715	700
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Net investment income (loss)	1	0	1	1
Investment gains (losses), net	(7)	(6)	(27)	(64)
Subtotal	(6)	(6)	(26)	(63)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	12	14	46	104
Purchases	0	0	0
Sales	(63)	(10)	(145)	(13)
Transfers out of Level 3	(30)	(9)	(50)	(15)
Closing Balance	540	713	540	713
Commercial Mortgage-backed [Member] | Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	11	12	44	88
Residential Mortgage-backed [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	1	3	2	4
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Sales	0	(1)	(1)	(2)
Closing Balance	1	2	1	2
Asset-backed [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	48	58	53	83
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3)	2	(3)	7
Sales	0	(2)	(5)	(32)
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Closing Balance	45	58	45	58
Asset-backed [Member] | Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3)	2	(3)	6
Redeemable preferred stock [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	0	15	0	15
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Subtotal		0
Other comprehensive income (loss)				0
Purchases	0	1	0	1
Closing Balance	0	16	0	16
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	51	53	61	52
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Net investment income (loss)	0	3	5	1
Investment gains (losses), net	0		5	1
Subtotal	0	3	10	2
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	(2)	0
Purchases			0	3
Sales			(18)	(1)
Transfers out of Level 3	0	2	0	(2)
Closing Balance	51	54	51	54
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)				0
GMIB Reinsurance Contract Asset [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	9,951	8,263	10,711	6,747
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contracts	2,214	852	1,363	2,275
Policyholders' benefits	0	0	0
Subtotal	2,214	852	1,363	2,275
Purchases	58	58	171	168
Issues	0	(9)	0	(26)
Sales	(9)	0	(31)	0
Closing Balance	12,214	9,164	12,214	9,164
GMIB Reinsurance Contract Asset [Member] | Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contracts	2,263	901	1,503	2,417
Separate Accounts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	283	238	260	237
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Net investment income (loss)	0		0	0
Investment gains (losses), net	8	13	25	10
Subtotal	8	13	25	10
Other comprehensive income (loss)			0	0
Purchases	5	6	17	13
Issues	0
Sales		(1)	(2)	(3)
Settlements	(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
Transfers into level 3	1	1	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	(1)	(2)	(2)
Closing Balance	295	253	295	253
Separate Accounts [Member] | Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses), net	8		25	10
Other comprehensive income (loss)		13
GWBL and other guarantee features | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	109	17	128	0
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Policyholders' benefits	68	21	(37)	(22)
Subtotal	68	21	(37)	(22)
Purchases	48	36	134	96
Closing Balance	225	74	225	74
GWBL and other guarantee features | Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Policyholders' benefits	116	57	97	74
Contingent Payment Arrangements [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Opening Balance	(42)	(47)	(42)	(38)
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Net investment income (loss)	0	0	(2)	(1)
Subtotal	0	0	(2)	(1)
Purchases		1		(10)
Settlements	(3)	1	5	2
Closing Balance	(39)	(47)	(39)	(47)
Other Fixed Maturities Available For Sale [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)				0
Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Investment gains (losses), net	8	13	25	10
Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contracts	2,263	901	1,503	2,417
Policyholders' benefits	(116)	(57)	(97)	(74)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	6	20	37	104
Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale [Member] | Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]
Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 6	$ 20	$ 37	$ 104

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 4 (DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 4 (DETAILS) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Corporate [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 36	$ 75
Corporate [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Spread Over Industry Yield Curve BPS	200	0
Corporate [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Spread Over Industry Yield Curve BPS	565	590
Corporate [Member] | Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 151	$ 132
Corporate [Member] | Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount Rate	7.50%	11.20%
Corporate [Member] | Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount Rate	14.70%	15.20%
Asset-backed [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 4	$ 5
Asset-backed [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Spread Over US Treasury Curve BPS	25	30
Asset-backed [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Spread Over US Treasury Curve BPS	687	687
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount Rate	30.00%	18.00%
Discount Years		2 years
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 10	$ 20
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Revenue Multiple	2.1	2
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Revenue Multiple	5.3	3.5
Separate Accounts [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 8	$ 7
Separate Accounts [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount Rate	1.60%	1.30%
Spread Over US Treasury Curve BPS	288	238
Inflation Rate	0.00%	0.00%
Separate Accounts [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount Rate	5.90%	5.40%
Spread Over US Treasury Curve BPS	428	395
Inflation Rate	2.70%	2.40%
Separate Accounts [Member] | Third Party Appraisal Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount Rate	6.80%	7.10%
Capitalization Rate	4.90%	5.20%
Exit Capitalization Rate	5.90%	6.20%
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 259	$ 234
GMIB Reinsurance Contract Asset [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 12,214	$ 10,711
GMIB Reinsurance Contract Asset [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Lapse Rates	0.64%	1.00%
Withdrawal Rates	0.16%	0.20%
GMIB Utilization Rates	0.00%	0.00%
Non Performance Risk	8	5
Volatility Rates- Equity	9.00%	9.00%
GMIB Reinsurance Contract Asset [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Lapse Rates	5.65%	8.00%
Withdrawal Rates	8.00%	8.00%
GMIB Utilization Rates	15.00%	15.00%
Non Performance Risk	18	16
Volatility Rates- Equity	35.00%	34.00%
GMWB And GWBL [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 133	$ 107
GMWB And GWBL [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Lapse Rates	1.00%	1.00%
Withdrawal Rates	0.00%	0.00%
Volatility Rates- Equity	9.00%	9.00%
GMWB And GWBL [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Lapse Rates	5.70%	8.00%
Withdrawal Rates	7.00%	7.00%
Volatility Rates- Equity	35.00%	34.00%
Contingent Payment Arrangements [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
AUM Growth Rate percentage	46.00%	46.00%
Revenue growth rate percentage	71.00%	71.00%
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 39	$ 39
Contingent Payment Arrangements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount Rate	3.00%	3.00%
Contingent Payment Arrangements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount Rate	18.00%	18.00%

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 5 (DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 5 (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements Not Included In Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements	$ 953	$ 1,045
Level 3 fair value measurements not included in quantitative information as a percentage of total assets classified as level 3	67.10%	68.80%
Level 3 fair value measurements not included in quantitative information as a percentage of total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	0.60%	0.70%
Corporate [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 36	$ 75
Corporate [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member] | Private Available For Sale Corporate Securities [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Percentage Of Level 3 Asset Fair Value	42.10%	54.50%
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 187	$ 207
Residential Mortgage-backed [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Percentage Of Level 3 Asset Fair Value	0.00%	0.00%
Asset-backed [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Percentage Of Level 3 Asset Fair Value	8.90%	9.40%
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 4	$ 5
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Private Venture Capital Fund Of Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	33	31
Partnership Unfunded Committments	3	3
Separate Accounts [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	22	11
Separate Accounts [Member] | Asset-backed [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	6	8
Separate Accounts [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	8	7
Separate Accounts [Member] | Third Party Appraisal Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	259	234
Separate Accounts [Member] | Third Party Appraisal Valuation Technique [Member] | Private Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	3	2
Separate Accounts [Member] | Third Party Appraisal Valuation Technique [Member] | Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	5	5
Separate Accounts [Member] | Third Party Appraisal Valuation Technique [Member] | Private Real Estate Fund [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 259	$ 234

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 6 (DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 6 (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]
Mortgage loans on real estate	$ 6,811	$ 6,463
Policy loans	3,398	3,408
Loans to affiliates	1,087	1,087
Policyholders' account balances, Investment contracts	32,408	31,848
Short-term debt	557	689
Carrying value [Member]
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]
Mortgage loans on real estate	6,811	6,463
Policy loans	3,398	3,408
Loans to affiliates	1,087	1,087
Policyholders' account balances, Investment contracts	2,721	2,799
Short-term debt	557	688
Fair Value [Member]
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]
Mortgage loans on real estate	6,912	6,617
Policy loans	4,423	4,406
Loans to affiliates	1,185	1,203
Policyholders' account balances, Investment contracts	2,844	2,941
Short-term debt	559	700
Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]
Short-term debt	559	488
Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]
Loans to affiliates	795	810
Short-term debt	0	212
Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]
Mortgage loans on real estate	6,912	6,617
Policy loans	4,423	4,406
Loans to affiliates	390	393
Policyholders' account balances, Investment contracts	$ 2,844	$ 2,941

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (DETAILS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (DETAILS1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net Periodic Pension Expense:[Abstract]
Service Cost	$ 2	$ 3	$ 6	$ 7
Interest Cost	23	26	69	79
Expected Return On Plan Assets	(39)	(38)	(117)	(116)
Net amortization	29	28	89	84
Actuarial (gains) losses	1	0	1	0
Net Periodic Pension Expense	$ 16	$ 19	$ 48	$ 54

SHARE-BASED AND OTHER COMPENS68

SHARE-BASED AND OTHER COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (DETAILS)	Jun. 19, 2015USD ($)Rateshares	Jun. 19, 2015€ / shares	Apr. 02, 2015USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2015€ / shares	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense				$ 6,153,000	$ 5,740,000	$ 24,637,000		$ 20,282,000
Purchased Holding Units to help fund anticipated obligations under its incentive compensation award program Value						$ 100,000,000		$ 5,000,000
Alliance Bernstein [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchased Holding Units to help fund anticipated obligations under its incentive compensation award program Shares | shares				3,000,000	100,000	3,800,000		200,000
Purchased Holding Units to help fund anticipated obligations under its incentive compensation award program Value				$ 82,000,000	$ 1,000,000	$ 103,000,000		$ 5,000,000
Open market purchase shares | shares				3,000,000		3,700,000
Open market purchase value				$ 82,000,000		$ 101,000,000
Restricted holding unit awars granted to employees | shares						300,000		800,000
Performance Units/Shares[Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense				3,200,000	3,230,000	$ 14,226,000		$ 9,925,000
Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense				117,000	216,000	623,000		774,000
Stock Option Plan [Member] | Alliance Bernstein [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense				2,900,000	0	9,300,000		(300,000)
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense				0	0	0		0
Restricted Stock [Member] | Alliance Bernstein [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense				0	2,200,000	0		9,600,000
Other compensation plan [Member] | Parent [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense				(64,000)	$ 94,000	488,000		$ 283,000
Performance Unit Plan 2015 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted shares | shares	1,700,000
Performance Unit Plan 2015 [Member] | Parent [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense				1,000,000		7,000,000
Performance Unit Plan 2015 [Member] | Parent [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of performance units at stake percentage	130.00%
Performance Unit Plan 2015 [Member] | Parent [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of performance units at stake percentage	0.00%
Performance Unit Plan 2012 [Member] | Parent [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units vested | shares			2,273,008
Cash settlement of vested units			$ 53,000,000
Stock Option Plan 2015 [Member] | Parent [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense				$ 25,000		$ 308,000
Stock options granted shares | shares	442,885
Stock option excercise price | € / shares		€ 22.9
Weighted average grant date fair value | € / shares		€ 1.58
Fair value assumptions expected volatility rate	23.68%
Fair value assumptions risk expected dividend yield	6.29%
Fair value assumptions risk free interest rate | Rate	0.92%
The total fair value of options net of forfeitures	$ 1,000,000
Stock Option Plan 2015 [Member] | Parent [Member] | Conditional Vesting Term [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted shares | shares	244,597
Axa Shareplan 2015 Option A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount on AXA ordinary shares for share plan						20.00%
Discounted share price of AXA share plan | € / shares							€ 17.74
Axa Shareplan 2015 Option B [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount on AXA ordinary shares for share plan						8.57%
Discounted share price of AXA share plan | € / shares							€ 20.27

INCOME TAXES (DETAILS)

INCOME TAXES (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Taxes Details [Abstract]
Tax Audit Settlement Benefit	$ 77	$ 215

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (DET

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit Reinsurance Contract Asset At Fair Value	$ 12,214		$ 12,214		$ 10,711
Repayment of loans from affiliates			0	$ 500
AXA Financial [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	(8)	$ 2	13	20
AXA Distribution [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	146	150	449	459
Revenue from Related Parties	85	79	243	246
Axa Arizona [Member]
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit Reinsurance Contract Asset At Fair Value	9,783		9,783		8,560
Ceded Premiums Earned Affiliated	114	114	337	333
Reinsurance Effect On Claims And Benefits Incurred Amount Ceded To Affiliates	5	21	35	70
Axa and Axa Affiliates [Member]
Revenue from Related Parties	4	3	11	13
AXA Equitable [Member]
Revenue from Related Parties	26	19	73	56
Receivable (payable) related to certain intercompany cost sharing and service agreements, net	11		11		$ 3
Axa Equitable and Alliance Bernstein [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	$ 30	$ 40	$ 106	$ 118

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI71

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (DETAILS1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments	$ 645		$ 751
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(53)		(22)
Defined benefit pension plans	(722)		(697)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(130)		32
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	52		20
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable	$ (78)	$ 351	$ 52

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI72

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Foreign currency translation gains (losses) arising during the period	$ (10)	$ (15)	$ (17)	$ (9)
(Gains) losses reclassified into net earnings (loss) during the period	(1)	0	(2)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(11)	(15)	(19)	(9)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax	130	(93)	(622)	650
(Gains) losses reclassified into net earnings (loss) during the period	2	3	12	24
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments	132	(90)	(610)	674
Adjustments for policyholders liabilities, DAC, insurance liability loss recognition and other	71	26	132	(77)
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustments	203	(64)	(478)	597
Less: Reclassification adjustments to net earnings (loss) for:
Amortization of net prior service credit included in net periodic cost	19	20	58	60
Change in defined benefit plans	19	20	58	60
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	211	(59)	(439)	648
Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	5	11	10	7
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable	216	(48)	(429)	655
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax	107	(34)	(261)	321
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Benefit Plans, Tax	10	11	31	101
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Available for sale securities, Tax	$ 1	$ (2)	$ (6)	$ (13)

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIA73

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (DETAILS) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)
AXA Equitable [Member]
Restructuring And Related Cost [Line Items]
Facility related pre-tax charge	$ 25

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIA74

COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (DETAILS1) - Federal Home Loan Bank of New York [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 10, 2010
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, Branch of FHLB Bank [Line Items]
Original amount available under borrowing facility with the FHLB			$ 1,000
Maximum amount available under borrowing facility with the FHLB			$ 3,000
Outstanding advances with the FHLB	$ 500	$ 500

SEGMENT INFORMATION (DETAILS)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues	$ 5,714	$ 3,754	$ 9,501	$ 10,984
Investment expenses	15	8	41	45
Investment Advisory Fees	19	14	55	42
Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	3,339	1,568	2,716	4,261
Total Assets	193,181		193,181		$ 196,005
Securties segregated in a special reserve bank custody, fair value	382		382		476
Consolidation Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues	(7)	(6)	(21)	(20)
Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	1	0	0	0
Total Assets	(5)		(5)		(3)
Insurance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues	4,983	3,011	7,231	8,784
Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	3,200	1,426	2,271	3,849
Total Assets	181,432		181,432		184,018
Insurance [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Investment expenses	12	8	34	22
Investment Management [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues	738	749	2,291	2,220
Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	138	$ 142	445	$ 412
Total Assets	11,754		11,754		11,990
Securties segregated in a special reserve bank custody, fair value	$ 350		$ 350		$ 415