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Investments (Realized GL Info) (Details) - Ameriprise Financial [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Investments |  |  |  |
Gross realized gains |  | $ 25 | $ 30 | $ 18
Gross realized losses |  | (3) | (14) | (9)
Other-than-temporary impairments |  | (11) | (22) |
Total |  | $ 11 | $ (6) | $ 9
Available-for-sale Securities, Credit Losses | $ 5 |  |  |

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