Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
Total revenues	$ 2,059.0	$ 2,088.8	$ 2,342.0	$ 2,219.8	$ 2,372.5	$ 2,288.5	$ 2,233.6	$ 2,264.0	$ 8,709.6	$ 9,158.6	$ 8,849.1
Total expenses	1,865.4	1,950.6	1,969.7	1,936.3	2,108.8	2,125.0	2,075.8	2,007.7	7,722.0	8,317.3	8,103.3
Net income (loss)	171.9	66.3	289.9	223.1	218.1	151.3	144.2	203.6	751.2	717.2	645.7
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	$ 164.0	$ 63.7	$ 258.0	$ 196.3	$ 199.3	$ 142.2	$ 134.0	$ 190.8	$ 682.0	$ 666.3	$ 589.7
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.20	$ 0.81	$ 0.61	$ 0.62	$ 0.44	$ 0.42	$ 0.60	$ 2.17	$ 2.08	$ 1.98
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.20	$ 0.80	$ 0.60	$ 0.62	$ 0.44	$ 0.42	$ 0.59	$ 2.15	$ 2.06	$ 1.97