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Investments - AFS Securities with Cost Basis in Excess of Fair Value - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |
Available for sale securities with cost basis in excess of fair value cost basis | $ 1,239.6 | $ 529.2

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