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Contingencies - Summary of Notes Receivable from Insurance Companies and Activity During the Year (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance beginning of period | $ 8.7 | $ 16.2
Additions | 95.6 | 0.5
Collections | (37.0) | (8.0)
Balance end of period | $ 67.3 | $ 8.7

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- Definition Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Insurance Companies, Proceeds + References No definition available. + Details
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