CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 2,000	$ 1,475	$ 901
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(103)	37	50
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	345	(971)	588
Reclassification of net securities gains included in net income	(25)	(5)	(5)
Impact of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	(189)	319	(154)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	131	(657)	429
Net unrealized gains on derivatives:
Net unrealized derivative gains arising during the period	0	0	10
Reclassification of net derivative (gains) losses included in net income	1	1	(1)
Total net unrealized gains on derivatives	1	1	9
Defined benefit plans:
Prior service credit	(1)	(1)	(1)
Net income (loss) arising during the period	(24)	46	(15)
Total defined benefit plans	(25)	45	(16)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4	(574)	472
Total comprehensive income	2,004	901	1,373
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	318	166	(99)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 1,686	$ 735	$ 1,472