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Reinsurance - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 30, 2012 | Oct. 17, 2011 | Apr. 08, 2011
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Fair value of insurance transferred assets |  |  | $ 580.7 | $ 535.8
Pre-tax gain on reinsurance transactions deferred |  | 18.0 |  |
FGL cedes fund on withheld basis | 10.00% |  |  |
Nomura [Member] |  |  |  |
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Reserve financing facility |  | 295.0 |  |
Upfront structuring fee |  | $ 2.8 |  |

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