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Regulatory Requirements (Table) (Details) - RiverSource Life [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |  |  |
Statutory net gain from operations | $ 1,505 | $ 1,686 | $ 958
Statutory net income (loss) | $ 786 | $ 1,628 | $ 222

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