CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income	$ 2,222	$ 7,524	$ 9,092
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Change in unrealized appreciation of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized	(347)	107	361
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	(6,762)	5,538	(6,673)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,100)	(832)	(556)
Change in net derivative gains (losses) arising from cash flow hedging activities	0	0	0
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	(123)	556	(631)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,086)	4,257	(6,237)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(5,864)	11,781	2,855
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling nonvoting, callable, junior and senior preferred interests	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to other noncontrolling interests	20	(5)	(16)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	20	(5)	(16)
Comprehensive income attributable to AIG	$ (5,884)	$ 11,786	$ 2,871