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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Trust Assets and Reinsurance Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Restricted cash and cash equivalents |  | $ 232.8 | $ 167.4
Restricted securities available for sale |  | 47.0 | 48.3
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |  | 133.9 | 127.8
Trust Assets [Member] |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Restricted cash and cash equivalents |  | 0.8 | 0.8
Restricted securities available for sale |  | 47.0 | 48.3
Unearned Premium [Member] |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |  | 34.7 | 35.2
Claims Reserve [Member] |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | [1] | $ 1.1 | $ 1.2
[1] | The claims reserve is estimated based on historical claims experience.

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