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Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates (Details 2) (Symetra, USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 Y | Dec. 31, 2011 technique
Symetra |  |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |  |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates (in shares) | 17.4 | 17.4
Additional common shares | 9.5 | 9.5
Fair value of investment |  | $ 261.0
Estimated fair value of investment per share |  | $ 15
After-tax equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates |  | 45.9
Equity in net unrealized gains (losses) |  | 136.6
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 15.00% |
Number of valuation techniques |  | 3
Difference between fair value and carrying amount |  | 195.8
Term of amortization (in years) | 30 |
Risk free interest rate (as a percent) | 0.39% |
After tax amortization through equity in earnings | 1.0 |
After tax amortization through equity in net unrealized losses | 3.0 |
Pre-tax unamortized basis difference | $ 191.5 |
Volatility rate (as a percent) | 35.20% |
Expected life (in years) | 2.33 |
Strike price (in dollars per share) | $ 11.49 |

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