CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 565	$ 449	$ 1,547	$ 1,095
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(84)	80	(31)	7
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	(137)	(67)	341	(869)
Reclassification of net securities gains included in net income	(4)	(5)	(8)	(5)
Impact of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	(1)	18	(168)	283
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(142)	(54)	165	(591)
Reclassification of net derivative losses included in net income	1	1	1	1
Total net unrealized losses on derivatives	1	1	1	1
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(225)	27	135	(583)
Total comprehensive income	340	476	1,682	512
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	94	114	337	63
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 246	$ 362	$ 1,345	$ 449