DEBT (Details - AIGLH Junior subordinated debentures) - Borrowings supported by assets - AIGLH $ in Millions	Jul. 11, 2013 USD ($)
8.5 percent Junior subordinated debentures due July 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior subordinated debentures liquidation value	$ 113
8.125 percent Junior subordinated debentures due March 2046
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior subordinated debentures liquidation value	211
7.57 percent Junior subordinated debentures due December 2045
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Junior subordinated debentures liquidation value	$ 37