Location of Gains and Losses on Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	$ 12.9	$ 1.9
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	10.6	1.2
Interest Rate Swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	0	(2.2)
Interest Rate Swaps | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	11.7	10.0
Interest Rate Swaps | Net Realized Investments Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	2.5	0
Interest Rate Swaps | Interest and Debt Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	(0.4)	(0.4)
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	12.9	4.1
Foreign Exchange Contracts | Net Investment Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	(1.1)	(1.7)
Foreign Exchange Contracts | Net Realized Investments Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	$ (2.1)	$ (6.7)