CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 281	$ 170	$ 646	$ 418
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(21)	(73)	10
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period	(661)	156	(802)	237
Reclassification of net securities losses included in net income	1	4		5
Impact on deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducement costs, benefit reserves and reinsurance recoverables	201	(59)	265	(62)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(459)	101	(537)	180
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	(459)	80	(610)	199
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(178)	250	36	617
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(40)	(64)	(51)	(41)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ameriprise Financial	$ (138)	$ 314	$ 87	$ 658