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Catatrophe Reinsurance - Catatrophe Reinsurance Premiums (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] |  |  |
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums | $ 33.9 | $ 42.5 | $ 40.7
Catastrophe [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums | 23.6 | 27.1 | 23.2
Kemper Preferred [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums | 23.2 | 24.6 | 20.0
Kemper Specialty [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1
Kemper Direct [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.8
Life and Health Insurance [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] |  |  |
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums | $ 0 | $ 2.0 | $ 2.3

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