19. Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Life and Annuity operating income (loss)	$ (136.8)		$ (150.5)
Saybrus Partners operating income (loss)	0.5		0.9
Less: Applicable income tax expense (benefit)	4.9	(6.8)	1.0	9.5
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(6.0)	(3.9)	(12.0)	(6.1)
Net realized investment gains (losses)	27.5		1.6
Gain on debt repurchase	11.9		11.9
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.8	(0.3)	0.6	(0.4)
Net income (loss)	(98.8)	8.0	(147.7)	(11.1)
As restated and amended [Member]
Life and Annuity operating income (loss)		14.9		23.6
Saybrus Partners operating income (loss)				(1.5)
Less: Applicable income tax expense (benefit)		(6.8)		9.5
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(3.9)		(6.1)
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(10.1)		(18.0)
Gain on debt repurchase
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		(0.3)		(0.4)
Net income (loss)		$ 8.0		$ (11.1)