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Policyholder Contract Liabilities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, Branch of FHLB Bank [Line Items] |  |
Federal Home Loan Bank, amount of advances |  | $ 10.0
FHLB of Chicago | United Insurance |  |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, Branch of FHLB Bank [Line Items] |  |
Federal Home Loan Bank, amount of advances | $ 614.5 |
Payments of FHLBank borrowings | $ 381.1 |

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