CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ (1,713)	$ 436	$ 616	$ 2,157
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity securities on which other-than-temporary credit impairments were taken	97	217	330	(110)
Change in unrealized appreciation of all other investments	492	466	1,840	6,302
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	325	111	447	332
Change in retirement plan liabilities adjustment	63	4	92	(4)
Other comprehensive income	977	798	2,709	6,520
Comprehensive income (loss)	(736)	1,234	3,325	8,677
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	26	(26)	40	(35)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AIG	$ (762)	$ 1,260	$ 3,285	$ 8,712