CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income	$ (203)	$ 2,477
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Change in unrealized appreciation of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized	(349)	(72)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	3,427	539
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(92)	(459)
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	2	29
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,988	37
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,785	2,514
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(20)	6
Comprehensive income attributable to AIG	$ 2,805	$ 2,508