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ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES - SCHEDULE PRE-TAX GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED IN NET INCOME FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ 17.1	$ 148.0	$ 221.2	$ (71.4)
Net investment income (loss) from policyholder and other special-purpose portfolios | Fixed index call options
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	76.0	54.0	119.6	(82.7)
Net realized gains (losses) | Embedded derivative | Coinsurance agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	1.8	6.1	(1.2)	0.1
Insurance policy benefits | Embedded derivative | Fixed index annuities
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$ (60.7)	$ 87.9	$ 102.8	$ 11.2

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