CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 449	$ 151	$ 1,095		$ 569
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	80	33	7		43
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	(67)	378	(869)	[1]	615	[1]
Reclassification of net securities (gains) losses included in net income	(5)	44	(5)		49
Impact on deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	18	(112)	283		(174)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(54)	310	(591)		490
Net unrealized gains on derivatives:
Net unrealized derivative gains arising during the period					10
Reclassification of net derivative (gains) losses included in net income	1		1		(1)
Total net unrealized gains on derivatives	1		1		9
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	27	343	(583)		542
Total comprehensive income	476	494	512		1,111
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	114	(4)	63		(45)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 362	$ 498	$ 449		$ 1,156

[1] Includes other-than-temporary impairment losses on Available-for-Sale securities related to factors other than credit that were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the period.