CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ 1,118	$ 1,924	$ 2,329	$ 1,721
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	119	22	233	(327)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	653	2,409	1,348	5,836
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	398	313	122	221
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	11	(10)	29	(8)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,181	2,734	1,732	5,722
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,299	4,658	4,061	7,443
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(12)	11	14	(9)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG	$ 2,311	$ 4,647	$ 4,047	$ 7,452