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Derivative Financial Instruments - FGL's Exposure to Credit Loss on Call Options Held (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset $ 23.4 $ 20.3