Commitments And Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Undrawn capital and purchase commitments	$ 217.2	$ 185.6

The company's investment may take the form of the general partner or a limited partner, and the entities are structured such that each partner makes capital commitments that may be drawn down over the life of the partnership as investment opportunities are identified.

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