Acquisition of Business - Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Millions	Apr. 01, 2021 USD ($)
Intangible Assets Arising from Insurance Contracts Acquired in Business Combination
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Net	$ 42.9
License
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	2.5
Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	4.8
Agent Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	7.2
Software Development
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	6.5
Trade Names
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	$ 1.8

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