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Derivative Financial Instruments - FGL's Exposure to Credit Loss on Call Options Held (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrument    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset $ 3.8 $ 1.5