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Fair Value Measurements (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
NAV of investments at fair value |  |
Fair Value | $ 187.8 | $ 150.6
Unfunded Commitments | 75.1 | 80.5
Fair market value of 2008 senior convertible notes | 516.6 | 500.0
Fair market value of junior convertible trust preferred securities | 708.5 | 594.3
Fair market value of 2042 senior notes | 206.4 |
Private equity fund-of-funds |  |
NAV of investments at fair value |  |
Fair Value | 116.7 | 103.4
Unfunded Commitments | 75.1 | 80.5
Liquidation of underlying assets over the life of the funds | 15 years |
Other funds |  |
NAV of investments at fair value |  |
Fair Value | $ 71.1 | $ 47.2

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