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Investments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Securities	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 Securities
Investments [Abstract]
Percentage of fixed maturity portfolio rated investment grade based on NAIC designations	98.00%		98.00%
Number of securities in unrealized loss position | Securities	4,404		1,427
Percentage of unrealized losses on fixed maturity securities where securities are rated investment grade	98.00%		85.00%
Proceeds from sales of available for sale fixed maturity securities	$ 3,200.0	$ 446.4
Principal repayments, calls and tenders for available for sale fixed maturity securities	$ 2,000.0	$ 2,800.0

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Represents the percent of available-for-sale debt securities at fair value, rated investment grade (NAIC 1 or 2).

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Number of investments in debt securities measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), in unrealized loss position, without allowance for credit loss. Includes beneficial interest in securitized financial asset.

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Amount of cash inflow from maturity, prepayment and call of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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