CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 515	$ 365
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	15	(73)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	239	(141)
Reclassification of net securities gains included in net income	(3)	(1)
Impact on deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	(91)	64
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	145	(78)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	160	(151)
Total comprehensive income	675	214
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	124	(11)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 551	$ 225