CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 352	$ 565	$ 1,307	$ 1,547
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(65)	(84)	(50)	(31)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	(76)	(137)	(365)	341
Reclassification of net securities (gains) losses included in net income	6	(4)	(4)	(8)
Impact of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, unearned revenue, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	51	(1)	183	(168)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(19)	(142)	(186)	165
Reclassification of net derivative losses included in net income	1	1	1	1
Total net unrealized gains on derivatives	1	1	1	1
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(83)	(225)	(235)	135
Total comprehensive income	269	340	1,072	1,682
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(89)	94	68	337
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 358	$ 246	$ 1,004	$ 1,345