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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Limited Partnerships
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Unfunded commitments	$ 53.7
Secured Bank Loans
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Unfunded commitments	1.2
Privately Placed Corporate Securities
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Unfunded commitments	$ 21.0

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Minimum amount of other commitment not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Excludes commitments explicitly modeled in the taxonomy, including but not limited to, long-term and short-term purchase commitments, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, supply commitments, registration payment arrangements, leases, debt, product warranties, guarantees, environmental remediation obligations, and pensions.

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