SCHEDULE II CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT PARENT COMPANY ONLY (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
The Hanover Insurance Group [Member]
Supplementary Insurance Information By Segment [Line Items]
Investment assets transferred to the parent company to settle dividend balances	$ 179.8	$ 261.6	$ 78.5

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