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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Rollforward) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsDisclosures[Abstract] | |||
| Balance, beginning of year | $ 3,679,061 | $ 2,545,600 | $ 2,693,689 |
| DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAdditions | 822,075 | 1,171,759 | 1,096,301 |
| Amortization-Impact of assumption and experience unlocking and true-ups | (9,167) | 60,313 | (25,242) |
| Amortization - All Other | 533,478 | (21,345) | (947,961) |
| DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostAmortizationExpenseUnrealizedInvestmentGainsLosses | 167,880 | (53,651) | 9,973 |
| Ceded DAC | (159,028) | (23,616) | (281,160) |
| Balance, end of year | $ 5,034,299 | $ 3,679,061 | $ 2,545,600 |