The cash inflow associated with the deconsolidation of a previously consolidated subsidiary or sale of an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled.

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Significant Transactions (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Jul. 31, 2010 OneBeacon Personal Lines year attorney company	Sep. 30, 2011 OneBeacon Personal Lines	Sep. 30, 2011 AutoOne	Sep. 30, 2011 AutoOne
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Consideration from sale of business			$ 166.6	$ 166.6
Number of insurance companies sold				2
Ceded share of traditional personal lines business (as a percent)					100.00%
Assumed risk, non-traditional personal lines business written by York (as a percent)					100.00%
Number of attorneys-in-fact sold				2
Period to provide certain services to Tower (in years)				3
Net loss on sale of discontinued operation - AutoOne	$ 18.2	$ 18.2				$ 18.2	$ 18.2