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Statutory Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
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Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |
Amount of cash and investments held as funds at Lloyd's | $ 913.7
Parent Company [Member] |
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |
Amount of cash and investments held as funds at Lloyd's | 272.4
United States [Member] |
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |
Amount available for dividend payment | 672.9
Bermuda [Member] |
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |
Amount available for dividend payment | $ 603.6

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