CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ (349)	$ 2,222	$ 7,524
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity securities on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were recognized	(270)	(347)	107
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of all other investments	839	(6,762)	5,538
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	250	(1,100)	(832)
Change in net derivative gains arising from cash flow hedging activities	0	0	0
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	(126)	123	(556)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	693	(8,086)	4,257
Comprehensive income (loss)	344	(5,864)	11,781
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling nonvoting, callable, junior and senior preferred interests	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to other noncontrolling interests	500	20	(5)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	500	20	(5)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG	$ (156)	$ (5,884)	$ 11,786