EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Numerator for EPS:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 3,006	$ 2,740	$ 4,665	$ 4,898
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	(37)	27	(34)	52
Income (loss) attributable to AIG common shareholders from continuing operations	3,043	2,713	4,699	4,846
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax	30	18	(17)	91
Net income (loss) attributable to AIG common shareholders	$ 3,073	$ 2,731	$ 4,682	$ 4,937
Denominator for EPS:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	1,442,397,111	1,476,512,720	1,450,776,629	1,476,491,719
Dilutive shares	22,279,219	5,733,898	17,587,654	2,970,893
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	1,464,676,330	1,482,246,618	1,468,364,283	1,479,462,612
Basic:
Income from continuing operations	$ 2.11	$ 1.84	$ 3.24	$ 3.28
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ 0.02	$ 0.01	$ (0.01)	$ 0.06
Net Income (loss) attributable to AIG - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.13	$ 1.85	$ 3.23	$ 3.34
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations	$ 2.08	$ 1.83	$ 3.2	$ 3.27
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ 0.02	$ 0.01	$ (0.01)	$ 0.06
Net Income (loss) attributable to AIG - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.1	$ 1.84	$ 3.19	$ 3.33
Number of shares, warrants, and options excluded from diluted shares outstanding because the effect would have been anti-dilutive	300,000	75,000,000	300,000	76,000,000