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INSURANCE - Schedule of Insurance Related Balances and Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 31, 2025 | Oct. 31, 2024
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Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |
Insurance recoverables | $ 85.6 | $ 91.0
Insurance claim reserves, excluding medical and dental |  |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |
Insurance claim reserves | 613.1 | 608.4
Medical and dental claim reserves |  |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |
Insurance claim reserves | $ 13.5 | $ 11.0

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