Contingencies and Commitments (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Contingencies and Commitments
Maximum capital commitments for first mortgage loans	$ 3,811.9
Maximum capital commitments for common stocks, limited partnerships, associates and joint ventures	1,498.8
Lloyd's participants \| Cash and cash equivalents
Contingencies and Commitments
Financial assets pledged as collateral	208.6
Lloyd's participants \| Securities \| Financial assets at fair value
Contingencies and Commitments
Financial assets pledged as collateral	$ 1,640.2

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Represents the maximum capital commitments for first mortgage loans.

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The amount of financial assets that the entity has pledged as collateral for liabilities or contingent liabilities, including amounts that have been reclassified in accordance with paragraph 3.2.23(a) of IFRS 9. [Refer: Classes of contingent liabilities [domain]; Financial assets]

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