Policyholder Account Balances, Future Policy Benefits and Claims and Separate Account Liabilities (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Separate Account Liabilities
Variable annuity variable sub-accounts	$ 70,687	$ 63,302
VUL insurance variable sub-accounts	6,885	6,051
Other insurance variable sub-accounts	44	42
Threadneedle investment liabilities	3,607	3,002
Total	81,223	72,397
Ameriprise Financial
Separate Account Liabilities
Total	$ 81,223	$ 72,397
Equity Indexed Annuities Host Values
Equity Indexed Annuity Contract Initial Term	7 years
Separate Account Liabilities
Minimum Interest Rate Guarantee		3.00%
Percentage of Initial Premium Receiving Interest Guarantee		90.00%