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Other Reinsurance Ceded Insurance (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]      
Ceded to Other Companies $ 26.0us-gaap_CededPremiumsEarned $ 33.9us-gaap_CededPremiumsEarned $ 42.5us-gaap_CededPremiumsEarned
Catastrophe Reinsurance [Member]      
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]      
Ceded to Other Companies $ 17.7us-gaap_CededPremiumsEarned
/ us-gaap_ReinsurancePolicyTypeAxis
= kmpr_CatastropheReinsuranceMember
$ 23.6us-gaap_CededPremiumsEarned
/ us-gaap_ReinsurancePolicyTypeAxis
= kmpr_CatastropheReinsuranceMember
$ 27.1us-gaap_CededPremiumsEarned
/ us-gaap_ReinsurancePolicyTypeAxis
= kmpr_CatastropheReinsuranceMember