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Statutory Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |
Amount of cash and investments held as funds at Lloyd's | $ 1,000.0
Parent Company [Member] |
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |
Amount of cash and investments held as funds at Lloyd's | 380.4
United States [Member] |
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |
Amount available for dividend payment | 592.5
Bermuda [Member] |
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |
Amount available for dividend payment | $ 588.3

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