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Fair Value Measurements (Details 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended | |
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements | ||
| Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value | $ 2,816,250 | $ 2,682,142 |
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Level 3 [Member]
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| Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements | ||
| Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value | $ 44,999 | $ 43,759 |
| Fair Value of Fixed maturity securities on Valuation Technique | Market comparable | |
| Fair Value Measurements Unobservable Inputs | Spread adjustment | |
| Fair value input Spread adjustment percentage of Weighted Average for Fair Value Measurement | 1.90% | |
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Level 3 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
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| Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements | ||
| Fair value inputs spread adjustment, range | 3.67% | |
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Level 3 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
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| Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements | ||
| Fair value inputs spread adjustment, range | 0.46% |