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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Deferred policy acquisition cost, written off     $ 29.1
Deferred beginning of year 165.5 197.6 230.6
Acquisition costs deferred; additions 359.1 311.0 338.4
Amortization charged to income (331.9) (343.2) (371.7)
Change for the year 27.1 (32.1) (33.3)
Deferred end of year 192.6 165.5 197.6
Commissions, net of reinsurance [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Acquisition costs deferred; additions 222.7 180.8 139.0
Premium taxes [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Acquisition costs deferred; additions 93.8 86.8 77.7
Salaries and other marketing expenses [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Acquisition costs deferred; additions 42.5 43.3 121.8
General Insurance Group [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Deferred policy acquisition costs, charges relating to adoption of new accounting guidance   $ 37.9