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Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reinsurance Retention Policy [Line Items]
Reinsurance recoverable	$ 2,153.7	$ 2,276.3
Rate required of collateral as a percent of market value of loans securities	102.00%
Percentage of collateral retained by lending agent for portions of the program	5.00%
Percentage of collateral transferred to company for portions of the program	95.00%
Subsidiary of Lincoln
Reinsurance Retention Policy [Line Items]
Reinsurance recoverable	$ 2,100.0	$ 2,200.0

The known and estimated amount recoverable as of the balance sheet date from reinsurers for claims paid or incurred by the ceding insurer and associated claims settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for claims incurred but not reported, and policy benefits, net of any related valuation allowance.

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