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The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Includes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges.

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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Gain (loss) incurred in hedging activities.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Principles and Practices (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments					$ 740.0		$ 800.0
Restricted cash and investments, current					105.0		169.0
Operating funds in U.K.				£ 43,327,000.000	64.6	£ 42,000,000	65.3
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted					40.0		104.0
Fiduciary Assets and Liabilities
Premium trust balances					3,400.0		4,000.0
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts			$ 90.0		$ 58.0		$ 74.0	$ 118.0
Foreign Currency
Effect of foreign exchange gains (losses) on the consolidated statements of income	$ 11.0	$ (1.0)	3.0
Loss on hedging activity	$ (19.0)	$ (19.0)	$ (10.0)
Buildings [Member]
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets, original life, weighted-average	35 years
Automobiles [Member]
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets, original life, weighted-average	6 years
Minimum [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Term of outsourcing contracts for benefit services	3 years
Term of outsourcing contracts for HR BPO services	5 years
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets	1 year
Minimum [Member] \| Software [Member]
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets, original life, weighted-average	4 years
Minimum [Member] \| Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member]
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets, original life, weighted-average	4 years
Minimum [Member] \| Computer equipment [Member]
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets, original life, weighted-average	4 years
Maximum [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Term of outsourcing contracts for benefit services	5 years
Term of outsourcing contracts for HR BPO services	10 years
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets	16 years
Maximum [Member] \| Software [Member]
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets, original life, weighted-average	7 years
Maximum [Member] \| Leasehold improvements [Member]
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets, original life, weighted-average	10 years
Maximum [Member] \| Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member]
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets, original life, weighted-average	10 years
Maximum [Member] \| Computer equipment [Member]
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets, original life, weighted-average	6 years
Weighted average [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets	11 years