CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 170	$ 287	$ 418	$ 510
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(21)	(1)	10	27
Net unrealized gains on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains arising during the period	156	187	237	125
Reclassification of net securities (gains) losses included in net income	4	(3)	5	(2)
Impact on deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	(59)	(61)	(62)	(36)
Total net unrealized gains on securities	101	123	180	87
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		(18)	(1)	(22)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives		(18)	9	(21)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	80	104	199	93
Total comprehensive income	250	391	617	603
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(64)	(28)	(41)	(32)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 314	$ 419	$ 658	$ 635