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Derivatives (Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) (Details) (White Mountains Life Re, 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 | Dec. 31, 2013
Realized and unrealized derivative gains (losses) recognized in other revenues and carrying values of instruments |  |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | $ (23.8) | $ (63.1) | $ (56.5) | $ (308.4) |
Derivative, fair value, net | 65.3 |  | 65.3 |  | 69.2
Fixed income/interest rate |  |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized derivative gains (losses) recognized in other revenues and carrying values of instruments |  |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | (8.4) | (24.1) | (20.4) | (97.4) |
Derivative, fair value, net | (2.1) |  | (2.1) |  | (9.7)
Foreign exchange |  |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized derivative gains (losses) recognized in other revenues and carrying values of instruments |  |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | (0.4) | (28.5) | (13.3) | (144.5) |
Derivative, fair value, net | 52.3 |  | 52.3 |  | 58.0
Equity |  |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized derivative gains (losses) recognized in other revenues and carrying values of instruments |  |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | (15.0) | (10.5) | (22.8) | (66.5) |
Derivative, fair value, net | $ 15.1 |  | $ 15.1 |  | $ 20.9

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