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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Front Street Future Policyholder Benefits Reserve [Member] |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Change In Fair Value Of Derivatives | $ 7.0

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