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Equity (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ (6.7) |
Current-period change | (11.6) |
Balance at the end of the period | (18.3) |
Deferred tax assets in accumulated other comprehensive income, unrealized gain on investments | 0.1 | 0.1
Deferred tax assets in accumulated other comprehensive income, pension and postretirement benefit adjustments | 6.9 | 6.9
Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) |  |
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 3.2 |
Current-period change | (11.8) |
Balance at the end of the period | (8.6) |
Unrealized Gain on Investments, Net of Tax |  |
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 0.2 |
Current-period change | 0.2 |
Balance at the end of the period | 0.4 |
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Adjustments, Net of Tax |  |
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period |  | (10.1)
Balance at the end of the period | $ (10.1) | $ (10.1)

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