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Schedule of Components of Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Change in Components of Net Unrealized Gain on Securities |  |  |  |
Change in Net Unrealized Gain on Securities | $ (2,681.1) | $ 858.8 | $ (5,574.9) | $ (787.2)
Fixed Maturity Securities |  |  |  |
Change in Components of Net Unrealized Gain on Securities |  |  |  |
Beginning of Period Balance | 2,280.4 | 5,517.4 | 5,949.3 | 7,597.6
Change in Net Unrealized Gain on Securities | (3,402.4) | 1,085.7 | (7,071.3) | (994.5)
End of Period Balance | (1,122.0) | 6,603.1 | (1,122.0) | 6,603.1
Deferred Acquisition Costs |  |  |  |
Change in Components of Net Unrealized Gain on Securities |  |  |  |
Beginning of Period Balance | (33.6) | (66.6) | (70.4) | (85.1)
Change in Net Unrealized Gain on Securities | 25.5 | (13.2) | 62.3 | 5.3
End of Period Balance | (8.1) | (79.8) | (8.1) | (79.8)
Reserve for Future Policy and Contract Benefits |  |  |  |
Change in Components of Net Unrealized Gain on Securities |  |  |  |
Beginning of Period Balance | (2,104.4) | (4,588.9) | (4,659.5) | (6,225.6)
Change in Net Unrealized Gain on Securities | 2,000.2 | (797.7) | 4,555.3 | 839.0
End of Period Balance | (104.2) | (5,386.6) | (104.2) | (5,386.6)
Reinsurance Recoverable |  |  |  |
Change in Components of Net Unrealized Gain on Securities |  |  |  |
Beginning of Period Balance | 74.8 | 133.3 | 132.1 | 200.2
Change in Net Unrealized Gain on Securities | (55.1) | 19.5 | (112.4) | (47.4)
End of Period Balance | 19.7 | 152.8 | 19.7 | 152.8
Income Tax |  |  |  |
Change in Components of Net Unrealized Gain on Securities |  |  |  |
Beginning of Period Balance | (151.1) | (317.0) | (389.3) | (419.4)
Change in Net Unrealized Gain on Securities | 300.8 | (61.1) | 539.0 | 41.3
End of Period Balance | 149.7 | (378.1) | 149.7 | (378.1)
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities |  |  |  |
Change in Components of Net Unrealized Gain on Securities |  |  |  |
Beginning of Period Balance | 66.1 | 678.2 | 962.2 | 1,067.7
Change in Net Unrealized Gain on Securities | (1,131.0) | 233.2 | (2,027.1) | (156.3)
End of Period Balance | $ (1,064.9) | $ 911.4 | $ (1,064.9) | $ 911.4

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