CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ 1,791	$ 3,036	$ 4,268	$ 4,648
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	(36)	26	(108)	115
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	(2,991)	2,355	(2,452)	5,140
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(37)	47	(496)	(111)
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	27	(2)	56	7
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,037)	2,426	(3,000)	5,151
Comprehensive income (loss)	(1,246)	5,462	1,268	9,799
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9)	(37)	(3)	(34)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG	$ (1,237)	$ 5,499	$ 1,271	$ 9,833