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Gains and Losses Recorded in Consolidated Statements of Income Related to Fair Value Hedges (Detail) (Asset And Liability Management, FAIR VALUE HEDGES, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Amount of Derivative Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income $ 12.5us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet $ 20.4us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
Available for Sale Investment Securities | Interest Rate Swaps | Interest Income
   
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Amount of Derivative Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income (17.3)us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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(12.1)us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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Senior Notes and Long- Term Subordinated Debt | Interest Rate Swaps | Interest Expense
   
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Amount of Derivative Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income $ 29.8us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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$ 32.5us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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