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Types and Classifications of Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges (Detail) (Asset And Liability Management, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value $ 7,015.4invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount $ 6,884.8invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
Fair Value Asset 215.4us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset 251.7us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
Fair Value Liability 53.6us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability 48.7us-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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2.0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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FAIR VALUE HEDGES | Available for Sale Investment Securities | Interest Rate Swaps
   
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value 2,815.7invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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2,859.5invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Fair Value Asset 6.0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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12.7us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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28.5us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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CASH FLOW HEDGES | Forecasted Foreign Currency Denominated Transactions | Foreign Exchange Contracts
   
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value 340.5invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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344.9invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Fair Value Asset 8.8us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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6.0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Fair Value Liability 24.4us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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14.8us-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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10.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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CASH FLOW HEDGES | Available for Sale Investment Securities | Interest Rate Option Contracts
   
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value 725.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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625.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Net Investment Hedges | Net Investments in Non-U.S. Affiliates | Foreign Exchange Contracts
   
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Value 1,874.2invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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1,795.4invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Fair Value Liability $ 0.3us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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