The amount of the cost recognized during the period for defined contribution plans.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 715

-SubTopic 70

-Section 50

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-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6414718&loc=d3e28014-114942

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 132R

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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Benefit Plans (Defined Contribution Plan) (Details) (ING Americas Savings Plan and ESOP, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Operating Expenses
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan, cost allocated	$ 9.7	$ 9.8	$ 10.7
Minimum
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Award vesting period	4 years
Maximum
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Company match, percentage of participant's eligible compensation	6.00%
Award vesting period	5 years