DEBT (Details - AIGLH Junior subordinated debentures) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Jul. 11, 2013
8.5 percent Junior subordinated debentures due July 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior subordinated debentures liquidation value		$ 113
Interest rate (as a percent)	8.50%
8.125 percent Junior subordinated debentures due March 2046
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior subordinated debentures liquidation value		$ 211
Interest rate (as a percent)		8.125%
7.57 percent Junior subordinated debentures due December 2045
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior subordinated debentures liquidation value		$ 37
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.57%