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Litigation and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Average paid claim reduction due to curtailments (as a percent) |  | 4.70% | 5.80%
Probable loss contingency accrual provision | $ 23.5 |  |
Maximum exposure associated with other discussions and legal proceedings |  | $ 264.0 |

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