Shareholders' Equity (Text) (Details 2) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Apr. 28, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount			$ 2,500
Remaining balance under stock repurchase program	$ 553
Repurchase of common shares (in shares)	9.8	9.1
Repurchase of common shares	$ 1,224	$ 1,037
Number of shares reacquired through surrender of restricted shares	0.4	0.8
Value of shares reacquired through surrender of restricted shares	$ 48	$ 92
Number of shares reacquired through net settlement of options	0.7	1.6
Aggregate value of shares reacquired through net settlement of options	$ 89	$ 180
Treasury shares reissued for restricted stock award grants and Ameriprise Financial Franchise Advisor Deferred Compensation Plan (in shares)	1.0	1.6