Schedule of Unaudited Quarterly Results (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Premium Income	$ 1,888.5	$ 1,881.2	$ 1,875.0	$ 1,869.5	$ 1,868.2	$ 1,850.2	$ 1,849.8	$ 1,863.2	$ 7,514.2	$ 7,431.4	$ 7,475.5
Net Investment Income	634.6	629.2	637.1	618.7	634.3	618.4	629.8	613.0	2,519.6	2,495.5	2,346.6
Net Realized Investment Gain (Loss)	7.4	(23.9)	(3.6)	15.2	27.5	1.1	(29.5)	25.6	(4.9)	24.7	11.7
Total Revenue	2,604.8	2,545.6	2,564.5	2,563.1	2,593.1	2,527.9	2,510.6	2,561.6	10,278.0	10,193.2	10,091.0
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax	(704.3)	293.3	338.0	330.2	335.5	326.5	308.1	361.2	257.2	1,331.3	1,292.3
Net Income (Loss)	$ (425.4)	$ 205.6	$ 229.8	$ 225.4	$ 225.8	$ 220.8	$ 209.7	$ 229.8	$ 235.4	$ 886.1	$ 852.6
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (1.45)	$ 0.69	$ 0.75	$ 0.72	$ 0.71	$ 0.68	$ 0.63	$ 0.69	$ 0.78	$ 2.72	$ 2.57
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (1.45)	$ 0.69	$ 0.75	$ 0.72	$ 0.71	$ 0.68	$ 0.63	$ 0.69	$ 0.78	$ 2.71	$ 2.57