CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES (Details - Guarantor Obligations) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Other Operations \| AIG Financial Products
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Amount outstanding under standby letters of credit at end of period	$ 214

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