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Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves Details (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Loss and Loss Adjustment, Expense Reserves [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net (favorable) and unfavorable loss reserve development | $ (12.1) | $ (11.6) | $ (19.0) | $ (25.6)
Accretion of fair value adjustment to net loss and LAE reserves | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.5
Adjustment to loss and loss adjustment expense reserves, before tax | 4.2 |  | 4.2 |
Sirius Group |  |  |  |
Loss and Loss Adjustment, Expense Reserves [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net (favorable) and unfavorable loss reserve development | (19.2) | (15.4) | (35.3) | (25.5)
Star & Shield Insurance Exchange |  |  |  |
Loss and Loss Adjustment, Expense Reserves [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net (favorable) and unfavorable loss reserve development | (0.2) |  | 2.0 |
OneBeacon |  |  |  |
Loss and Loss Adjustment, Expense Reserves [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net (favorable) and unfavorable loss reserve development | $ 7.3 | $ 3.8 | $ 14.3 | $ (0.1)

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