Derivative Financial Instruments - Net Realized Gains (Losses) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	$ (472.5)	$ (284.4)	$ (693.8)		$ (1,046.4)
Other Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) | Interest rate contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	156.7	(553.4)	360.9	[1]	(809.4)	[1]
Other Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) | Foreign exchange contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	(1.3)	30.5	(3.0)	[1]	117.6	[1]
Other Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) | Equity contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	(382.1)	(212.8)	(527.0)	[1]	(1,151.9)	[1]
Other Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) | Credit contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	0.1	4.2	0.9	[1]	11.1	[1]
Other Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) | Managed Custody Guarantees [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	0.1	0.1	0.1		0.1
Within fixed maturity investments | Other Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	(3.9)	(50.2)	(7.2)	[1]	(73.5)	[1]
Within annuity products | Other Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	(170.7)	413.4	(425.8)	[1]	759.7	[1]
Within reinsurance agreements | Policyholder Benefits
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	(64.7)	58.5	(81.4)	[2]	73.2	[2]
Cash Flow Hedging | Other Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) | Interest rate contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	0.1	0	0.3	[3]	0.1	[3]
Cash Flow Hedging | Other Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) | Foreign exchange contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	0.6	0	1.0	[3]	0	[3]
Fair Value Hedging | Other Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses) | Interest rate contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on derivatives	$ (7.4)	$ 25.3	$ (12.6)	[3]	$ 26.6	[3]

[1] Changes in value are included in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

[2] Changes in value are included in Policyholder benefits in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

[3] Changes in value for effective fair value hedges are recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses). Changes in fair value upon disposal for effective cash flow hedges are amortized through Net investment income and the ineffective portion is recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, ineffective amounts were immaterial.