CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 151	$ 219	$ 569	$ 729
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	33	(36)	43	(9)
Net unrealized gains on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains arising during the period	378	215	615	340
Reclassification of net securities losses included in net income	44	3	49	1
Impact on deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	(112)	(182)	(174)	(218)
Total net unrealized gains on securities	310	36	490	123
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)	(22)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives			9	(21)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	343		542	93
Total comprehensive income	494	219	1,111	822
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4)	(125)	(45)	(157)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 498	$ 344	$ 1,156	$ 979