Related Party (Reinsurance With Affiliates) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]    
Reinsurance Recoverables $ 13,657,859 $ 7,032,175
Policy Loans (64,720) (52,767)
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (1,627,838) (1,112,195)
Policyholders account balance 4,681,356 0
Future policy benefits and other policyholder liabilities 1,359,340 0
Other liabilities reinsurance payables $ 618,781 $ 309,478