CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 248	$ 223
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	31	28
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	81	(62)
Reclassification of net securities losses included in net income	1	1
Impact on deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	(3)	25
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	79	(36)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives:
Net unrealized derivative gains arising during the period	10	1
Reclassification of net derivative gains included in net income	(1)	(4)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	9	(3)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	119	(11)
Total comprehensive income	367	212
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	23	(4)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 344	$ 216