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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details - Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements, Liabilities) (Level 3, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Policyholder contract deposits - GMWB    
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
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Policyholder contract deposits - GMWB | Discounted cash flow | Minimum    
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
Equity implied volatility 6.00%aig_FairValueInputsImpliedVolatility
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Policyholder contract deposits - GMWB | Discounted cash flow | Maximum    
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
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Derivative Liabilities - Credit contracts    
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
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Derivative Liabilities - Credit contracts | BET | Minimum    
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
Recovery rates 5.00%aig_FairValueInputsRecoveryRate
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Weighted average life 2 years 8 months 1 day 4 years 6 months
Derivative Liabilities - Credit contracts | BET | Maximum    
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
Recovery rates 23.00%aig_FairValueInputsRecoveryRate
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Weighted average life 10 years 5 months 26 days 9 years 5 months 19 days
Derivative Liabilities - Credit contracts | BET | Weighted-average    
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
Recovery rates 13.00%aig_FairValueInputsRecoveryRate
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Weighted average life 4 years 7 months 24 days 5 years 7 months 17 days