Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Reclassification From AOCI To Retained Earnings Tax Effect

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Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 78.4
ASU 2018-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, tax effect, reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to retained earnings, tax effect		$ 13.4
ASU 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Present value of lease liabilities	78.4
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 78.4