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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions					3 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2019	Aug. 30, 2019	Apr. 03, 2019	Feb. 09, 2015	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2017	Nov. 17, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Exposure to earthquake loss			$ 73.8
California DOI [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement expense				$ 27.6	$ 6.0
Penalty interest assessed, statutory rate								7.00%
Loss contingency accrual						$ 3.0
Payments for legal settlements	$ 41.2	$ 35.0
Other liabilities [Member] | California DOI [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain contingency, unrecorded amount							$ 30.9

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