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Types and Classifications of Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges (Detail) (Asset And Liability Management, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value $ 6,884.8invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount $ 6,545.8invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
Fair Value Asset 251.7us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset 135.1us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
Fair Value Liability 48.7us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability 136.5us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
FAIR VALUE HEDGES | Senior Notes and Long- Term Subordinated Debt | Interest Rate Swaps
   
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value 1,250.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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1,250.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Fair Value Asset 112.8us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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83.6us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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33.4us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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FAIR VALUE HEDGES | Available for Sale Investment Securities | Interest Rate Swaps
   
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value 2,859.5invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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3,296.9invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Fair Value Asset 12.7us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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31.5us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Fair Value Liability 28.5us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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44.8us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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CASH FLOW HEDGES | Forecasted Foreign Currency Denominated Transactions | Foreign Exchange Contracts
   
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value 344.9invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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314.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Fair Value Asset 6.0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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10.2us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Fair Value Liability 14.8us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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5.5us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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CASH FLOW HEDGES | Available for Sale Investment Securities | Interest Rate Swaps
   
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value 10.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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= us-gaap_AvailableforsaleSecuritiesMember
 
CASH FLOW HEDGES | Available for Sale Investment Securities | Interest Rate Option Contracts
   
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value 625.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Fair Value Asset 1.3us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Net Investment Hedges | Net Investments in Non-U.S. Affiliates | Foreign Exchange Contracts
   
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value 1,795.4invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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1,684.9invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Fair Value Asset 118.9us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Fair Value Liability $ 3.4us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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