Investments Total Non-Credit Portion of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Reflecting Original Non-Credit Loss at Time Credit Impairment (Detail) - Fixed maturities - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Other Than Temporary Impairment Non Credit Losses Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	$ (20.2)	$ (43.9)	$ (43.9)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Other Than Temporary Impairment Non Credit Losses Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	(19.7)	(43.3)	(43.3)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Other Than Temporary Impairment Non Credit Losses Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	$ (0.5)	$ (0.6)	$ (0.6)