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The portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing (a) the amount of the hedge ineffectiveness and (b) the amount, if any, excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

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Fair Value Disclosure (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Fair Value Disclosure (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Carrying Amount [Member]
Assets
Investment Funds	$ 0.6		$ 0.6		$ 0.6
Loans	0.4		0.4		6.2
Liabilities
Recourse fixed rate debt	3,862.3		3,862.3		3,858.5
Recourse floating rate debt	422.8		422.8		417.8
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Assets
Investment Funds	1.2		1.2		1.2
Loans	0.4		0.4		6.2
Liabilities
Recourse fixed rate debt	3,953.8		3,953.8		3,852.6
Recourse floating rate debt	424.4		424.4		$ 412.2
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Expense [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	$ 1.3	$ (3.6)	$ 6.1	$ (2.3)