CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Assets
Total assets	$ 145,682	$ 151,828
Liabilities
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims	32,685	30,512
Separate account liabilities	75,305	87,488
Total liabilities	138,989	146,099
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Common shares	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	8,578	8,461
Retained earnings	16,180	14,279
Treasury shares, at cost	(17,773)	(17,276)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	(295)	262
Total equity	6,693	5,729
Total liabilities and equity	145,682	151,828
Ameriprise Financial [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	8,730	3,709
Investments	36,626	37,915
Separate account assets	75,305	87,488
Receivables	7,185	7,202
Deferred acquisition costs	2,364	2,698
Restricted and segregated cash and investments	2,848	2,386
Other assets	11,124	8,698
Liabilities
Policyholder account balances, future policy benefits and claims	32,685	30,512
Separate account liabilities	75,305	87,488
Customer deposits	17,010	14,430
Short-term borrowings	200	201
Long-term debt	2,344	3,097
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,427	1,884
Other liabilities	8,536	6,775
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	99	118
Investments	1,398	1,606
Receivables	3	8
Liabilities
Long-term debt	1,376	1,628
Other liabilities	$ 106	$ 84