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Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - Fiduciary Litigation $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Oct. 09, 2018 USD ($) | Aug. 30, 2016 class_action_complaint | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Nov. 05, 2018 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of plaintiffs | class_action_complaint |  | 7 |  |  |
Settlement payment amount | $ 92.5 |  |  | $ 92.5 |
Insurance reimbursement, amount |  |  | $ 37.8 | $ 37.8 |
Lawsuit for insurance reimbursement, amount |  |  |  |  | $ 10.0

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