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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Insurance [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Reserve releases | $ (26,200,000) | $ (21,600,000) | $ (129,300,000) |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Loss portfolio transfers (disposed) | $ 0 | 5,700,000.0 | (80,100,000) |
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Amount Disposed of or Ceded |  |  | $ 85,800,000 | $ 0
AgriLogic |  |  |  |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Loss portfolio transfers (disposed) |  | $ 5,700,000 |  |

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