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Subsequent Events (Details) (DaVinciRe, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 02, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Jul. 02, 2014 Subsequent Event	Jul. 02, 2014 Subsequent Event Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Issuance of equity to third party investors						$ 77.4		$ 38.9
Parent company ownership in redeemable noncontrolling interest	26.50%	26.50%	27.30%	32.90%	30.80%		23.40%

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The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage.

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