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Reinsurance (Schedule Of Reinsurance Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Reinsurance [Abstract]
Net assumed written premiums	$ 61.7	$ 51.8	$ 55.8
Net premiums earned	57.3	51.0	46.6
Provision for claims	37.9	30.1	26.0
Amortization of capitalized acquisition costs	$ 1.4	$ 1.3	$ 1.2

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Reinsurance [Abstract]

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of capitalized costs associated with acquisition of business. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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Amount of written premiums assumed from other entities.

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Amount, after effects of policies assumed or ceded, of expense related to the provision for policy benefits and costs incurred.

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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums earned.

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