CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income (loss)	$ 3,036	$ 2,758	$ 4,648	$ 4,989
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	26	(87)	115	195
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	2,355	(4,446)	5,140	(5,234)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	47	(305)	(111)	(578)
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	(2)	17	7	61
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,426	(4,821)	5,151	(5,556)
Comprehensive income (loss)	5,462	(2,063)	9,799	(567)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(37)	6	(34)	31
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG	$ 5,499	$ (2,069)	$ 9,833	$ (598)