INCOME TAXES (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
AIG U.S. consolidated income tax group tax losses and credits carryforwards, gross
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 34,233
Capital loss carryforwards - Life	1,117
AIG U.S. consolidated income tax group tax losses and credits carryforwards, tax effected
Net operating loss carryforwards	11,981
Capital loss carryforwards - Life	391
Foreign tax credit carryforwards	5,796
Other carryforwards and other	513
Total AIG U.S. consolidated income tax group tax losses and credits carryforwards	$ 18,681