Shareholders' Equity (Text) (Details 2) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 28, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount			$ 2,500
Remaining balance under stock repurchase program	$ 1,000
Repurchase of common shares (in shares)	6.0	6.4
Repurchase of common shares	$ 774	$ 706
Number of shares reacquired through surrender of restricted shares	0.3	0.8
Value of shares reacquired through surrender of restricted shares	$ 44	$ 90
Number of shares reacquired through net settlement of options	0.7	1.2
Aggregate value of shares reacquired through net settlement of options	$ 87	$ 133
Treasury shares reissued for restricted stock award grants and Ameriprise Financial Franchise Advisor Deferred Compensation Plan (in shares)	1.0	1.6