DEBT (Details - AIGLH Junior subordinated debentures) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 11, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.50%
Borrowings supported by assets | 8.5 percent Junior subordinated debentures due July 2030 | AIGLH
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior subordinated debentures liquidation value		$ 116
Borrowings supported by assets | 8.125 percent Junior subordinated debentures due March 2046 | AIGLH
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior subordinated debentures liquidation value		227
Borrowings supported by assets | 7.57 percent Junior subordinated debentures due December 2045 | AIGLH
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior subordinated debentures liquidation value		$ 79