EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Numerator for EPS:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 2,199	$ 2,148	$ 6,864	$ 7,046
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests	9	(40)	(25)	12
Income (loss) attributable to AIG common shareholders from continuing operations	2,190	2,188	6,889	7,034
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	2	(18)	(15)	73
Net income (loss) attributable to AIG common shareholders	$ 2,192	$ 2,170	$ 6,874	$ 7,107
Denominator for EPS:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	1,419,239,774	1,475,053,126	1,440,148,774	1,476,007,034
Dilutive shares	22,828,068	10,269,732	19,334,459	5,403,839
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	1,442,067,842	1,485,322,858	1,459,483,233	1,481,410,873
Basic:
Income from continuing operations	$ 1.54	$ 1.48	$ 4.78	$ 4.77
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ 0	$ (0.01)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.05
Net Income (loss) attributable to AIG - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.54	$ 1.47	$ 4.77	$ 4.82
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations	$ 1.52	$ 1.47	$ 4.72	$ 4.75
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ 0	$ (0.01)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.05
Net Income (loss) attributable to AIG - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.52	$ 1.46	$ 4.71	$ 4.8
Number of shares, warrants, and options excluded from diluted shares outstanding because the effect would have been anti-dilutive	0	400,000	300,000	51,000,000