CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ 1,211	$ (203)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity securities on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized	114	(349)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	695	3,427
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(276)	(92)
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	18	2
Other comprehensive income (loss)	551	2,988
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,762	2,785
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	26	(20)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG	$ 1,736	$ 2,805