CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 365	$ 248
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(73)	31
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	(141)	81
Reclassification of net securities (gains) losses included in net income	(1)	1
Impact on deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	64	(3)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(78)	79
Net unrealized gains on derivatives:
Net unrealized derivative gains arising during the period		10
Reclassification of net derivative gains included in net income		(1)
Total net unrealized gains on derivatives		9
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(151)	119
Total comprehensive income	214	367
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(11)	23
Comprehensive income attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ 225	$ 344