CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 467	$ 281	$ 982	$ 646
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	38		53	(73)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	239	(661)	478	(802)
Reclassification of net securities (gains) losses included in net income	(1)	1	(4)
Impact on deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	(76)	201	(167)	265
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	162	(459)	307	(537)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	200	(459)	360	(610)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	667	(178)	1,342	36
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	119	(40)	243	(51)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 548	$ (138)	$ 1,099	$ 87