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Contracts with Customers - Summary of Changes in Deferred Revenue Balances (Detail) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue beginning balance | $ 609.3
Incremental deferred revenue | 446.2
Revenue recognized during the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 included in deferred revenue at December 31, 2022 | (376.9)
Net change in collected billings/deposits received from customers | 3.0
Impact of change in foreign exchange rates | 16.9
Deferred revenue recognized from business acquisitions | 20.0
Deferred revenue ending balance | 718.5
Brokerage [Member] |
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue beginning balance | 434.0
Incremental deferred revenue | 393.6
Revenue recognized during the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 included in deferred revenue at December 31, 2022 | (325.6)
Net change in collected billings/deposits received from customers | 7.0
Impact of change in foreign exchange rates | 16.9
Deferred revenue recognized from business acquisitions | 20.0
Deferred revenue ending balance | 545.9
Risk Management [Member] |
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue beginning balance | 175.3
Incremental deferred revenue | 52.6
Revenue recognized during the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 included in deferred revenue at December 31, 2022 | (51.3)
Net change in collected billings/deposits received from customers | (4.0)
Deferred revenue ending balance | $ 172.6

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