Benefit plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Benefit Plans [Line Items]      
Defined Contribution Plan, Vesting Period 5 years    
Contributions to 401(k) profit sharing plan $ 700,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000
Bank owned life insurance 53,449,000 36,567,000  
Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-based Payments and Retirement Benefits      
Benefit Plans [Line Items]      
Other post-retirement defined benefit plan, liabilities 7,400,000 3,900,000  
Deferred compensation arrangement, individual, compensation expense 300,000 100,000 200,000
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan      
Benefit Plans [Line Items]      
Other post-retirement defined benefit plan, liabilities 18,700,000 12,700,000  
Deferred compensation arrangement, individual, compensation expense 1,000,000 800,000 (500,000)
General Account BOLI      
Benefit Plans [Line Items]      
Bank owned life insurance 25,100,000 8,700,000  
Separate Account BOLI      
Benefit Plans [Line Items]      
Bank owned life insurance $ 28,300,000 $ 27,900,000