CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income (loss)	$ 1,612	$ 2,231
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were taken	89	282
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	2,785	(788)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(158)	(273)
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	9	44
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,725	(735)
Comprehensive income (loss)	4,337	1,496
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	3	25
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG	$ 4,334	$ 1,471