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Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |  |  |  |
Total investments in unconsolidated affiliates | $ 294.9 | $ 275.3 |  |
Symetra |  |  |  |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |  |  |  |
Total investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 293.2 | 273.6 | 392.8 | 387.5
Symetra | Common shareholders' equity. |  |  |  |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |  |  |  |
Total investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 269.5 | 261.0 | 356.9 | 350.4
Symetra | Warrants |  |  |  |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |  |  |  |
Total investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 23.7 | 12.6 | 35.9 | 37.1
Pentelia Capital Management |  |  |  |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |  |  |  |
Total investments in unconsolidated affiliates | $ 1.7 | $ 1.7 |  |

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