CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ 9,092	$ 3,700	$ 21,330
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were taken	361	1,286	(74)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	(6,673)	4,880	(1,485)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(556)		(992)
Change in net derivative gains (losses) arising from cash flow hedging activities		17	17
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	631	(87)	(70)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,237)	6,096	(2,604)
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,855	9,796	18,726
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling nonvoting, callable, junior and senior preferred interests		208	634
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to other noncontrolling interests	(16)	57	(47)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(16)	265	587
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG	$ 2,871	$ 9,531	$ 18,139