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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 840
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6453985&loc=d3e41499-112717

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Lease Obligations
Total operating lease expense, net of sublease income	$ 20.0	$ 20.1	$ 12.8
Escrow and Trust Balances
Amounts held in escrow and trust accounts	$ 66.6	$ 62.5
Minimum
Operating Lease Obligations
Customary lease term	1 year
Maximum
Operating Lease Obligations
Customary lease term	7 years