Recent Accounting and Regulatory Pronouncements (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
ASU 2018- 02 \| Early adoption
Reclassified to retained earnings from AOCI	$ 2.9
ASU 2016- 02 \| If adopted
Right to use asset	83.0
Lease liabilities	$ 83.0

Amount of increase (decrease) in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) for reclassification to retained earnings of tax effect from remeasurement of deferred tax pursuant to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

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