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Investments (Continuous unrealized loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 461.9 | 140.0
12 Months or Longer | $ 39.7 | $ 103.4
Total | 501.6 | 243.4
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 18.8 | 1.1
12 Months or Longer | 1.1 | 5.1
Total | $ 19.9 | $ 6.2
States and Political Subdivisions |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 293.4 | 57.0
12 Months or Longer | $ 57.1 | $ 124.2
Total | 350.5 | 181.2
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 8.4 | 0.3
12 Months or Longer | 1.7 | 2.0
Total | $ 10.1 | $ 2.3
Foreign Governments |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 3.6 |
12 Months or Longer | $ 0.7 |
Total | 4.3 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 0.4 |
12 Months or Longer | 0.0 |
Total | $ 0.4 |
Bonds and Notes |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 965.5 | 283.1
12 Months or Longer | $ 161.2 | $ 208.9
Total | 1,126.7 | 492.0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 30.6 | 4.2
12 Months or Longer | 4.8 | 6.8
Total | $ 35.4 | $ 11.0
Collateralized Loan Obligations |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 77.8 | 2.8
12 Months or Longer | $ 22.1 | $ 2.4
Total | 99.9 | 5.2
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 0.7 | 0.0
12 Months or Longer | 0.1 | 0.0
Total | $ 0.8 | $ 0.0
Other Mortgage- and Asset-backed |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 4.5 |
12 Months or Longer | $ 0.0 |
Total | 4.5 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 0.1 |
12 Months or Longer | 0.0 |
Total | $ 0.1 |
Investments in Fixed Maturities |  |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 1,806.7 | 482.9
12 Months or Longer | $ 280.8 | $ 438.9
Total | 2,087.5 | 921.8
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract] |  |
Less Than 12 Months | 59.0 | 5.6
12 Months or Longer | 7.7 | 13.9
Total | $ 66.7 | $ 19.5

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