CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Shares	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balances at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 4,699	$ 3	$ 2,462	$ 1,000	$ 1,234
Comprehensive income:
Net income	426			426
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(475)				(475)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(49)
Tax adjustment on share-based incentive compensation plan	1		1
Cash dividend to Ameriprise Financial, Inc.	(535)			(535)
Balances at Jun. 30, 2013	4,116	3	2,463	891	759
Balances at Dec. 31, 2013	4,158	3	2,463	1,042	650
Comprehensive income:
Net income	541			541
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	254				254
Total comprehensive income (loss)	795
Tax adjustment on share-based incentive compensation plan	1		1
Cash dividend to Ameriprise Financial, Inc.	(300)			(300)
Balances at Jun. 30, 2014	$ 4,654	$ 3	$ 2,464	$ 1,283	$ 904