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Catatrophe Reinsurance - Catastrophe Losses and LAE (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Catastrophe Loss and LAE Reserves, (Unfavorable) Favorable Developement | $ (64.6) | $ (31.5) | $ (33.1)
Catastrophe Losses and LAE | 991.9 | 1,221.6 | 1,305.4
Catastrophe [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Catastrophe Loss and LAE Reserves, (Unfavorable) Favorable Developement | (14.5) | (6.3) | (6.4)
Catastrophe Losses and LAE | 36.2 | 118.2 | 157.4
Catastrophe [Member] | Superstorm Sandy [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Catastrophe Losses and LAE |  | 48.5 |
Catastrophe [Member] | Hurricane Irene [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Catastrophe Losses and LAE |  |  | 23.0
Kemper Preferred [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Catastrophe Loss and LAE Reserves, (Unfavorable) Favorable Developement | (11.9) | (6.2) | (5.5)
Catastrophe Losses and LAE | 29.2 | 99.2 | 138.7
Kemper Preferred [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] | Superstorm Sandy [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Catastrophe Losses and LAE |  | 44.0 |
Kemper Preferred [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] | Hurricane Irene [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Catastrophe Losses and LAE |  |  | 22.1
Kemper Specialty [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Catastrophe Losses and LAE | 3.7 | 4.9 | 3.9
Kemper Direct [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Catastrophe Losses and LAE | 1.7 | 8.0 | 7.2
Life and Health Insurance [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Catastrophe Loss and LAE Reserves, (Unfavorable) Favorable Developement | (2.0) | 0.1 | (1.5)
Catastrophe Losses and LAE | $ 1.6 | $ 6.1 | $ 7.6

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