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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
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Limited Partnerships |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Unfunded commitments | $ 41.9
Fixed Maturity Securities |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Unfunded commitments | $ 56.4

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- Definition 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. + References No definition available. + Details
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