CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 476	$ 467	$ 955	$ 982
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	100	38	15	53
Net unrealized gains on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	(436)	239	(289)	478
Reclassification of net securities gains included in net income	(3)	(1)	(10)	(4)
Impact of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	201	(76)	132	(167)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(238)	162	(167)	307
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(138)	200	(152)	360
Total comprehensive income	338	667	803	1,342
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	127	119	157	243
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 211	$ 548	$ 646	$ 1,099