Schedule II Condensed Financial Information of Registrant - Parent Company Only (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Net income (loss)	$ 1,973	$ 2,130	$ 2,758	$ 2,231	$ (3,949)	$ 1,861	$ 2,339	$ 3,449	$ 9,092	$ 3,700	$ 21,330
Other comprehensive income (loss)									(6,237)	6,096	(2,604)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG									2,871	9,531	18,139
Parent Company
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Net income (loss)									9,085	3,438	20,622
Other comprehensive income (loss)									(6,214)	6,093	(2,483)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG									$ 2,871	$ 9,531	$ 18,139