CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income (loss)	$ 2,201	$ 2,130	$ 6,849	$ 7,119
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	59	(23)	174	172
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	(168)	(434)	4,972	(5,668)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(78)	(49)	(189)	(627)
Change in net derivative gains (losses) arising from cash flow hedging activities	0	0	0	0
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	6	(26)	13	35
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(181)	(532)	4,970	(6,088)
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,020	1,598	11,819	1,031
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	8	(42)	(26)	(11)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG	$ 2,012	$ 1,640	$ 11,845	$ 1,042