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Employee and Agent Benefits - Other Postretirement Plan Changes and Plan Gains/Losses (Details) - Other postretirement benefits $ in Millions | Jan. 01, 2021 USD ($)
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosures |
Amount of assets in excess of expected liability for retirees, re-designated for non-retiree benefits | $ 656.5
Percentage of assets in excess of expected liabilities to fund other benefits covered under the plans | 125.00%

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