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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Total contractually obligated investments |
Contractual Obligation Additional Investment in Alternative or Other Investments | $ 283.5
Alternative and Other Investments |
Contractual Obligation Additional Investment in Alternative or Other Investments | 219.2
Non-publicly traded collateralized loan obligations in our fixed income securities portfolio |
Contractual Obligation | 35.4
Non-publicly traded common stock within our equity portfolio |
Contractual Obligation | 3.9
Commercial Mortgage Loans [Member] |
Contractual Obligation | 10.0
Privately placed corporate securities |
Contractual Obligation | $ 15.0

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