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Derivative Financial Instruments - FGL's Exposure to Credit Loss on Call Options Held (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
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Derivatives not designated as hedging instrument |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset | $ 3.7 | $ 1.5

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