CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ 1,924	$ 1,791	$ 1,721	$ 4,268
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Change in unrealized appreciation of fixed maturity investments on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized	22	(36)	(327)	(108)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	2,409	(2,991)	5,836	(2,452)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	313	(37)	221	(496)
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	(10)	27	(8)	56
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,734	(3,037)	5,722	(3,000)
Comprehensive income (loss)	4,658	(1,246)	7,443	1,268
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	11	(9)	(9)	(3)
Comprehensive income attributable to AIG	$ 4,647	$ (1,237)	$ 7,452	$ 1,271