CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ (197)	$ 2,201	$ 4,071	$ 6,849
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	(61)	59	(169)	174
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	(857)	(168)	(3,309)	4,972
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(238)	(78)	(734)	(189)
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	92	6	148	13
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,064)	(181)	(4,064)	4,970
Comprehensive income (loss)	(1,261)	2,020	7	11,819
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	33	8	30	(26)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG	$ (1,294)	$ 2,012	$ (23)	$ 11,845