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Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims (Activity in Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 1,282.4 | $ 1,325.3
Provision related to current year | 77.0 | 83.1
Provision related to prior years | (7.5) | (0.8)
Total Provision | 69.5 | 82.3
Payments, net of recoveries, related to: Current year | 30.6 | 31.1
Payments, net of recoveries, related to: Prior years | 61.0 | 64.1
Total Payments, net of recoveries | 91.6 | 95.2
Other | 1.3 | 2.1
Balance at end of period | $ 1,261.6 | $ 1,314.5

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