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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 9) (Symetra, USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 Y
Symetra |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
Risk free interest rate (as a percent) | 0.31%
Volatility rate (as a percent) | 36.00%
Expected life (in years) | 2.58
Strike price (in dollars per share) | $ 11.49
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ 9.07

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