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Quantitative Information Regarding Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) (Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Embedded Derivative Liability    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
Fair Value of Financial Instrument Using Internally Derived Unobservable Inputs (49.9)unm_FairValueofFinancialInstrumentUsingInternallyDerivedUnobservableInputs
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Embedded Derivative Liability | Projected Cash Flows    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
Significant Assumptions to Calculating Fair Value of Level 3 Instrument Actuarial Assumptions [1] Actuarial Assumptions [1]
States, Municipalities, and Political Subdivisions    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
Fair Value of Financial Instrument Using Internally Derived Unobservable Inputs 101.0unm_FairValueofFinancialInstrumentUsingInternallyDerivedUnobservableInputs
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Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
Comparability Adjustments 0.25%us-gaap_FairValueInputsComparabilityAdjustments
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States, Municipalities, and Political Subdivisions | Maximum    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
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States, Municipalities, and Political Subdivisions | Weighted Average    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
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Mortgage/Asset-backed Securities    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
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Mortgage/Asset-backed Securities | Minimum    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
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Mortgage/Asset-backed Securities | Weighted Average    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
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All Other Corporate Bonds - Private    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
Fair Value of Financial Instrument Using Internally Derived Unobservable Inputs 432.8unm_FairValueofFinancialInstrumentUsingInternallyDerivedUnobservableInputs
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Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
Significant Assumptions to Calculating Fair Value of Level 3 Instrument Priced at Par [4] Priced at Par [4]
All Other Corporate Bonds - Private | Minimum    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
Change in Benchmark Reference   3.36%unm_FairValueInputsChangeInBenchmarkReference
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Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
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Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
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Corporate Bond Securities - Public    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
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Fair Value Inputs, Assets and Liabilities, Quantitative Information    
Significant Assumptions to Calculating Fair Value of Level 3 Instrument Priced at Cost or Owner's Equity [4] Priced at Cost or Owner's Equity [4]
[1] Represents various actuarial assumptions required to derive the liability cash flows including incidence, termination, and lapse rates
[2] Represents basis point adjustments for changes in benchmark spreads associated with various industry sectors
[3] Represents basis point adjustments based on issue/issuer size relative to the benchmark
[4] Represents a decision to price based on par value, cost, or owner's equity when limited data is available
[5] Represents basis point adjustments for changes in benchmark spreads associated with various ratings categories
[6] Represents basis point adjustments to apply a discount due to the illiquidity of an investment
[7] Represents basis point adjustments for credit-specific factors